JP6508257B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a gaming board in which a gaming area is formed, and gaming ball firing means for firing a gaming ball to the gaming area based on a firing operation by a player. A bonus such as payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is given to the player by the game balls fired from the gaming ball launching means entering the ball entry portion provided in the gaming area (see, for example, Patent Document 1) ).

JP, 2002-78904, A

  In the gaming machine of the type described above, there is still room for improvement in the configuration in order to improve the degree of attention to gaming.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention
A game board in which a game area is formed,
A starting ball storage portion provided in the game area and having a game ball formed to be capable of entering a ball,
Special information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual;
Gaming state transition means for transitioning a gaming state to the special gaming state based on the determination result by the transition judging means being a transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state;
A variable ball entry unit that has an opening that is open upward and through which game balls can pass, and that can be switched to a first state and a second state in which ball entry to the opening is easier than the first state;
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state;
A guiding state for guiding the game ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a movable body that can be switched to a non-guiding state in which the guiding is not performed;
A passage portion provided in the game area, through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass;
The movable body is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state based on the passage of the game ball through the passing portion, and the movable body is maintained in the guided state for a predetermined period. And control means,
The movable body is disposed above the opening, and at least in the guiding state, the movable body is formed so that a plurality of game balls can roll thereon.
That I switched the the non-guiding condition from the special game state on the when the and are game balls resting on hand the movable member variable ball entrance portion is in the second state the movable member is the guide state it allows the game ball resting on the movable body is characterized in that it is configured to drop into the opening of the variable ball entrance portion.

  The degree of attention to the game can be suitably improved.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at a pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a back pack unit. (A) Partially enlarged view of FIG. 6, (b) Partial sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 11 (a), (c) Partial sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 11 (a). It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of the electrically-driven part in an operation | movement ball entering unit. It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement aspect of a variable winning prize apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for the etc. lottery. It is an explanatory view for explaining a success or failure table for the lower operation opening. It is an explanatory view for explaining a success or failure table for the right operating port. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flow chart which shows game times control processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. (A) It is the schematic which compared the period which concerns on the fluctuation | variation display in each display part for operation openings, and a confirmation display, (b) It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game. It is a flow chart which shows game state transition processing. It is a flow chart which shows opening and closing processing of a big winning a prize mouth. It is a schematic diagram showing the difference between the special game state corresponding to the jackpot result and the special game state corresponding to the special result. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flow chart which shows electronic component opening and closing processing. It is a timing chart showing the flow of the game in the high probability gaming state. It is the schematic which shows the motion of the game ball fired to the right route. It is the schematic which shows the motion of the game ball fired to the right route. (A) Schematic which shows the flow of ball acquisition, (b) It is the schematic which shows the change of a ball. It is the schematic which shows the modification of an operation | movement ball entering unit. (A) Schematic which shows the modification of an action | operation ball entering unit, (b) It is the schematic which shows the modification concerning the operation aspect of a variable winning a prize apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a "pachinko machine") which is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main components of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. In addition, in FIG. 3, the structure in the game area in the pachinko machine 10 is abbreviate | omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 is composed of an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed to have a rectangular frame shape as a whole. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential component, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 in an openable / closable manner. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to the connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and the lower connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11 is further fixed. A side support fitting 18 is provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 constitute a support mechanism, and the support mechanism rotates the left side of the gaming machine main part 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 on the base end side. The right side is the front end side of the rotation, and it is possible to turn to the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed on the inner frame 13 as the base body, the front door frame 14 disposed on the front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. And a back pack unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is rotatably supported relative to the outer frame 11. In detail, the inner frame 13 is pivotable forward with the left side as the pivoting base end and the right side as the pivoting tip side in the front view of the gaming machine.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip end side in the front view of the gaming machine. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be pivoted backward with the left side as the pivoting base side and the right side as the pivoting tip side in the front view of the gaming machine There is.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame 20 so that almost the entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front, and the window 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. It is closed from the back side of the front door frame 14.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition part that divides the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front and back across the partition part. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the game area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23, while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in the state.

  In addition, it is not necessary to unitize both the glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and it is good also as a structure which attaches each glass panel 23 with respect to the frame 20 separately. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, in view of safety and security improvement, it is preferable to adopt a plurality of glass panels and make the respective glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency in place of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (more specifically, the window 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, along the periphery of the window portion 21, an annular illumination portion 26 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the annular electric decoration part 26, lighting and blinking are performed according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach time, and the like. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 is provided at the center of the annular electric decorative unit 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, which lights up when a failure such as an error occurs, and further to the left and right thereof A prize ball lamp unit 28 which lights up is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the right and left award ball lamp units 28 to which sound effects, BGM and the like according to the game state are output (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are vertically arranged in parallel. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 similarly opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper tray 33 has a function for temporarily storing game balls paid out from a later described payout device and guiding the balls to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. Also, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing the surplus gaming balls in the upper tray 33 and the gaming area PE (see FIG. 3) among the gaming spheres fired by the gaming sphere launching mechanism. It has a function as a receptacle for storing the discharged gaming balls when the balls are returned to the player.

  A game ball emission handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower side bulging portion 32 so as to protrude to the front side. By operating the game ball emission handle 41, a game ball is emitted from a game ball emission mechanism described later. It should be noted that the firing speed of the game ball increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball release handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted by the player and becomes a predetermined amount. It will reach the area PE. In addition, by adjusting the amount of operation, the game ball can be divided into right route and left route, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door upper tray passage communicating with the upper tray 33 and a front door lower tray passage communicating with the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner portion, and the receiving portion is divided into right and left portions by a partition wall, whereby the inlet of the front door side upper tray passage is formed. A portion and an inlet portion of the lower door passage on the front door side are defined. The upper door passage on the front door side and the lower door passage on the front door side communicate with the game ball distribution unit described later on the upstream side, and the game balls entering the upper door passage on the front door side are guided to the upper plate 33 and lower on the front door side The gaming balls having entered the tray passage are guided to the lower tray 34.

  Protruding shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projection shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In addition, also in FIG. 5, the structure in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is abbreviate | omitted for convenience like FIG.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set to be slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the inner frame base body 50 is disposed close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (more specifically, the lower end portion thereof), and when the inner frame 13 is closed to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be put on. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference and the like.

  Support brackets 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side (the left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support metal fittings 71 and 72 have shaft parts, and by inserting the bearing parts provided on the front door frame 14 in these shaft parts, the front door frame relative to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the pivoting end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends up and down along the right end portion (longitudinal frame member described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door wedge member 76 is dispersedly disposed in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, slits for projecting on the front side of the inner frame 13 provided on the back of the front door frame 14 (see FIG. 3) correspond to the respective front door wedge members 76. It is formed in the way. The front door wedge member 76 protruding through the slits is locked to the wedge receiving member 49 provided on the front door frame 14 in a one-to-one correspondence with the front door wedge members 76, thereby the front door The frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so as not to be openable. The locking device 75 also has an inner frame wedge member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. The inner frame wedge member 77 is hooked on the wedge receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11 to lock the gaming machine main portion 12 in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A cylinder lock 78 for unlocking the locking device 75 is installed on the inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75). The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking unit (each of the hook members 76, 77, the interlocking hook, etc.) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. Turning the key inserted in the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 clockwise (clockwise) unlocks the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 and turns the key inserted in the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 counterclockwise (counterclockwise) The locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released.

  In the central portion of the inner frame base body 50, an accommodation recess 51 for accommodating the game board unit 80 is formed. The housing recess is recessed rearward of the gaming machine in accordance with the outer shape of the gaming board unit 80, and the gaming board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual locking mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and a rear face configuration (a rear face block 80b described later) of the gaming board unit 80 protrudes to the rear of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . It is to be noted that the entire area of the window hole 52 is covered from the front of the gaming machine by the gaming board unit 80 attached to the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (in particular, various configurations disposed in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 (a) is a front view of the game board unit 80, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the rear. In FIG. 6, the left route described later is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and the right route is illustrated by a one-dot chain line.

  The game board unit 80 is provided on the game board 80a mainly formed of a plate material made of a transparent synthetic resin material and on the back side of the game board 80a, and various game devices (variable display device, control device, movable type described later) And the rear block 80b mounted on the base body 251 (see FIG. 7), and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, on the front of the game board 80a is formed a game area PE where the game balls flow down. As described above, the game area PE is covered by the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game balls, ie, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the same game area PE. It is arranged so that it does not line up in front and back in the place. Thereby, ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. The game board 80a (specifically, a plate) is not limited to synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the thickness direction (front and back direction) of itself. In each opening, a general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, operation ball entering units 83 and 84 (operation openings 83a and 84a), a through gate 85 and the like are disposed. When the game ball enters the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82 and the operation ball entering unit 83, 84 or when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, the game balls correspond to the respective ball entering units The detection is provided by a detection sensor, and based on the detection result, a bonus such as a predetermined number of prize balls (payout of gaming balls) is provided to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 80a, and game balls which have not entered into various ball entry sections etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out slot 89, the general winning slot 81, the variable winning device 82, and the entry of the game ball into the operation ball entry unit 83, 84 It also expresses ".

  In addition, in the game board 80a, a large number of game nails 93 are implanted to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow-down path of the game ball, and various members (features) such as the wind turbine 94 are disposed. There is. The flow paths of the game balls are differentiated by the various configurations such as the game nails 93 and the windmills 94 and the like, and the above-mentioned winning on the general winning opening 81 and the like is adjusted to occur with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening is formed at the center of the game board 80a. Behind the central opening, the variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back surface block 80b are located, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine through the central opening.

  Around the central opening, various ball entry parts such as the operation ball entry parts 83 and 84 and the through gate 85 are disposed. In the following description, the actuating ball portion 83 disposed below the central opening is referred to as a "lower actuating ball portion 83", and the actuating ball portion 84 disposed to the right of the central opening is It is referred to as the ball entry section 84 ".

  The right actuation ball receiving unit 84 is provided with a motorized jack 86 as a ball entry assisting device (ball entry assisting means) that assists the ball entering the right actuation ball receiving unit 84. The electric part 86 has a movable plate and a solenoid type drive unit (electric combination part drive unit) for driving the movable plate, and the drive unit is connected to a main control device described later. A guidance state (an assist state) for guiding the gaming ball to the right operation ball entry unit 84 by operating the drive unit based on a drive signal from the main control device, and a non-guide state (a non-assist state) And can be switched.

  The through gate 85 is disposed on the side of the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the right route). If the support lottery is triggered by the passage of the through gate 85 of the game ball, the motorized role piece 86 is switched from the non-guidance state to the guidance state for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, a high probability mode and a low probability mode are set as lottery modes in the case of performing a lottery such as a big hit based on entering the balls into the operation ball entry units 83 and 84. On the other hand, the support mode by the electric role item 86 is common to all the game states. Here, the flow-down route (right route / left route) that is advantageous for the player is configured to be changed according to the game state. As to which flow-down path is advantageous for the player, the game paid out based on entering a ball into the operation ball storage unit 84 or the like for the number of gaming balls discharged from the gaming area PE in the normal gaming state The relationship between the modes and the flow paths advantageous to the player, which depends on the level of the number of balls (hereinafter referred to as the base), will be described later.

  The variable winning device (special ball entering device or special ball entering means) 82 has a large winning hole through which game balls can pass, and a shutter as an opening and closing member (opening and closing means) for opening and closing the big prize opening. Is provided. The shutter is switchable between an open state (permissible state) where the game ball can or can not enter the ball and a closed state (prevented state) where the same ball is impossible or difficult. In addition, the same shutter is connected to a variable winning drive (in detail, a solenoid etc.) provided on the back side of the game board 80a, and the open / close door is maintained in a closed state at normal times, When a transition to the execution mode (special game state) is won, it is switched to the open state (when a big hit result or a special off result). That is, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which transition is made when the jackpot result or the special outlier result. In the opening / closing execution mode, it is set that one round of predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of winnings is made, and this round game is executed a predetermined number of times.

  Here, as a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode (hereinafter referred to as a winning mode), the occurrence frequency of winning on the variable winning device 82 is different from high frequency winning mode to low frequency The winning mode is set.

  In the high frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 82 which has been opened returns to the closed state when the high frequency time (30 sec) elapses or when the number of winnings for the big winning opening becomes 10, Such an open / close operation is repeated until the frequency of high frequency (15 times) is reached. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 82 in the open state is closed when the low frequency time (1.2 sec) elapses or the number of winnings for the big winning opening becomes ten. The state is restored, and such opening / closing operation is performed only a low frequency (one time).

  In the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the game ball emission handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball emission mechanism 110 is controlled so that one game ball is emitted toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Be done. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one big winning opening 353 is 1.2 sec. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, it is avoided that the closing state is returned based on the time-related condition among the two ending conditions described above, and the closing state is avoided based on the condition related to the winning number. There is.

  Next, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays (variation display) symbols by using a winning on the operation ball entry unit 83, 84 as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, symbols are displayed side by side, for example, in the upper, middle, and lower positions, and these symbols are displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. When the jackpot is won, the symbols of the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on the previously set effective line, and the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode (special game state). The symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7 segment type display device.

  In addition to the first variable display area in which the scroll display described above is performed, the display screen 253a is provided with a second variable display area in which a symbol such as a character image is variably displayed. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where the game time based on entering the ball into the lower operating port 83a and the game cycle based on entering the ball into the right operating port 84a are performed in parallel. In such a case, one game result is notified by the symbol displayed in the first change display area, and the other game result is notified by the symbol displayed in the second change display area. .

  A center frame 95 is provided on the game board 80a so as to surround the central opening. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate) from the front side, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 stands up from the front of the game board 80a. The gap between the glass unit 95 and the glass unit 22 is smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball. Thereby, the game ball flowing down the game area PE is prevented from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow-down path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE is to the right of the variable display unit 252 (more specifically, the center frame 95). The above-mentioned right route detouring from the above and the above-mentioned left route detouring from the left side are roughly divided.

  The lower actuation ball entry portion 83 described above is disposed on the left route, and game balls flowing down the right route are prevented from winning in the lower actuation ball entry portion 83. In order to receive the benefit of the winning on the lower actuation ball entry unit 83, it is necessary to fire the gaming ball toward the left route. On the other hand, the variable winning device 82, the right actuating ball entering portion 84 and the through gate 85 described above are disposed on the right route, and the gaming balls flowing down the left route are those for the variable winning device 82 and the right actuating Winning the ball 84 and the through gate 85 is avoided. Although the details will be described later, the flow-down route (right route / left route) advantageous for the player is configured to be changed according to the game state, and the player rightly controls the flow-down path of the game ball according to the game situation. The game can be advantageously advanced by selecting from the route / left route.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion capable of rolling the game ball to the left and right is formed. The game balls, which flowed in from the inlets formed in the left and right left frame portions of the center frame 95, are discharged onto the stage portion through the warp passage formed similarly in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured such that the gaming ball having reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the upper operation opening 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the gaming ball on the stage portion is improved Contribute to

  Further, on the front surface of the frame forming the lower part of the center frame 95, a first holding lamp unit 98a and a second holding lamp unit 98b are provided. The left first holding lamp unit 98a corresponds to the lower operating opening 83a, the number of times the game ball passes the lower operating opening 83a is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is increased by lighting the first holding lamp unit 98a. It is supposed to be displayed. The right second holding lamp unit 98b corresponds to the right operating opening 84a, and the number of times the game ball passes the right operating opening 84a is held up to four times, and the second holding lamp unit 98b lights up to hold the number Is to be displayed.

  A game area partitioning member 99 for partitioning and forming a game area PE together with a guide rail 100 described later is disposed at an end on the right side of the game board 80a (a rotating tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partitioning member 99 is provided not only with the main display unit 87 but also with the above-mentioned center frame 95, the function of forming a ball passage 99b for the game ball which flows down the right route.

  A stopper member 99a with which the game ball flying along the guide rail 100 collides is disposed at a portion (an inlet portion of the right route) located upstream of the ball passage in the right route. The stopper member 99a is a buffer member, and the gaming ball having collided with the stopper member 99a flows into the ball passage 99b after its momentum is reduced.

  The ball passage 99 b is divided by the wall surface of the game area dividing member 99 and the wall surface of the center frame 95 facing each other with a gap. The width of the ball passage is such that a plurality of game balls can not simultaneously pass through the same portion, and generation of overtaking of the game ball in the ball passage 99b is avoided. The ball passage 99b is located between the stopper member 99a and the through gate, and meanders left and right (hereinafter referred to as a meandering passage 99b). The gaming ball having collided with the stopper member 99a flows into the meandering passage 99b in a state where the force is killed, and then reaches the through gate 85 in a state where the acceleration is suppressed by meandering left and right.

  Next, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partitioning member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is disposed to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and the display content of the main display portion D is controlled by the main control device.

  Main display portion D is a display portion for a lower operation ball input portion (hereinafter also referred to as display portion DL for a lower operation port) for displaying a lottery result based on winning in lower operation ball receiver 83 (lower operation port 83a). And a display portion for the right operation entrance portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a display portion DR for the right operation opening) for displaying a lottery result performed based on winning on the right operation entrance portion 84 (right operation opening 84a) have.

  In the lower operation opening display DL, a change display of a pattern is performed triggered by a win on the lower operation ball 83, and as a result of the stop of the fluctuation display, a row is made based on the winning on the lower operation ball 83. The results of the internal lottery are clearly stated. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the lower operation ball entry unit 83 is a result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the fluctuation display is stopped at the lower operation port display unit DL, and the stop result After the predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode.

  In the right actuating opening display DR, a change display of a pattern is performed triggered by a winning on the right actuating ball 84, and as a result of the stop of the fluctuation display, a row is generated based on the prize on the right actuating ball 84. The results of the internal lottery are clearly stated. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the right operation ball entry unit 84 is a result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the fluctuation display is stopped in the right operation port display unit DR, and the stop result After the predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode is switched to the open / close execution mode.

  Here, based on the winning on any of the operation ball entering units 83 and 84, the variable display is started on the corresponding operating port display unit, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variable display is stopped → stopped. Until the displayed result is continued for a predetermined fixed time (the finalized display ends), it corresponds to one game cycle. That is, the execution time of one game cycle in the present embodiment is set to be the sum of the display time of variation of the pattern and the confirmation display time on the main display section D (display sections DL and DR for operation opening). .

  In the present embodiment, the game turn related to the lower operation ball entering unit 83 and the game turn related to the right operation ball entering unit 84 are performed in parallel (for example, simultaneously progressing). For example, when ball entry to the other occurs during the game turn pertaining to one of the operation ball entering parts 83 and 84, the game turn pertaining to both operation ball entering parts 83 and 84 temporarily progresses. In addition, although the details will be described later, when one of the two game times currently in progress simultaneously ending earlier corresponds to the transition result to the open / close execution mode, the game time is ended. At the same time, the other game will be forcibly terminated.

  Incidentally, the patterns to be stopped and displayed on the display unit for the actuating ball unit in the present embodiment are various, and by visually checking the patterns, it is determined which kind of jackpot to be described later has won. It is difficult to determine. However, such a device is not an essential component, and it is also possible to reduce the types of symbols to be stopped and displayed so that the type of jackpot can be easily determined.

  In the main display D of the main display unit 87, in addition to the operating opening displays DL and DR, a through gate display DS which displays a lottery result based on winning on the through gate 85 is juxtaposed. In the through gate display section DS, the winning display on the through gate 85 is used as a trigger for variation display of the pattern, and as a result of stopping the variation display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning on the through gate 85 (support lottery The result of) is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning on the through gate 85 is the support winning result, after the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display section DS and the variable display is stopped, the electrically operated part is Support by 86 is performed.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times the gaming ball passes through the actuating ball entering portions 83 and 84 is held up to four times, but such through holding function is provided for the through gate 85. The configuration is different in that it is not.

  The main display portion D detailed above is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball is prevented from moving in front of these various display portions. Because of that, its visibility is secured.

  Referring back to FIG. 5, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. The game ball is fired to the game area PE below the gaming board unit 80 in the inner frame base 50 based on the operation of the game ball emission handle 41. A game ball firing mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game ball firing mechanism 110)
The game ball firing mechanism 110 has a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball disposed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and the game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for feeding balls and a base plate 114 on which the various components 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50. It is integrated with the inner frame base body 50.

  The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80 a side. A groove having a substantially V-shaped cross section is formed in the firing rail 112, and the front and back position of the game ball is defined by fitting the game ball in the groove portion.

  At a position closer to the downstream end (i.e., the lower end) of the firing rail 112, a ball stopper that holds the gaming balls supplied from the ball feeding device 113 in the above-described firing standby position is disposed. The solenoid 111 is disposed at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply and emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion and contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply and emission control device, so that the game ball placed at the emission standby position is on the game board 80a side, specifically, the game It is punched out toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

  The guide rail 100, together with the game area partitioning member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate), partitions the game area PE such that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the two rails 101 and 102 define a line of guide passage 103 It is done. The guiding passage 103 has an inlet portion 104 opened to the tip side (obliquely lower) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 located at the top of the game area PE. The game balls fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 are guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the induction rail 100 (the inlet portion 104 → the outlet portion 105). In addition, on the tip side of the exit portion 105 in the game board 80a, in detail, in the vicinity of the tip of the inner rail 101, a reverse return preventing member 106 is attached which prevents the game ball reaching the game area PE from coming back into the same induction passage 103. It is suppressed that the game ball which has reached the game area PE ahead of time prevents the launch of the following game ball from being hampered.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 is in the shape of a circular arc centered on the approximate center of the game area PE. For this reason, the gaming ball passing through the guiding passage 103 is easily moved (sliding or rolling) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102, by the centrifugal force generated in itself. That is, when the game ball is fired to deliver the game ball to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a passage area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. The area along the inner rail 101 is substantially an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the induction rail 100 and the firing rail 112 are arranged such that the inlet portion 104 of the induction rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. It is done. That is, the two rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the leading end portion of the firing rail 112 are displaced laterally in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80a. As a result, while the two rails 100, 112 are brought close to the lower edge of the game board 80a, a gap of a predetermined distance is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112.

  A far ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this manner. The foul ball passage is integrally formed with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE but moves backward in the guiding passage 103 as a far ball, the far balls enter the far ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball passage is in communication with the lower door passage on the front door side, and the gaming ball entering the far ball passage is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. Thus, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The gaming board unit 80 is often handled alone as it is manufactured or maintained, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game console or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function to prevent the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors and the like.

  In the inner frame base body 50, a through hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front and rear direction is formed on the left side (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) of the firing rail 112. The passage forming member 121 is disposed in the The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50, and has a main body side upper countersink passage 122 and a main body lower countersink passage 123. The upstream sides of the main body side upper tray passage 122 and the main body side lower tray passage 123 communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door upper plate passage is disposed below the main body upper plate passage 122, A front door upper tray passage is disposed below the main body lower tray passage 123.

  Below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50, an opening / closing member 124 for opening / closing the main body side upper countersink passage 122 and the main body lower countersink passage 123 is attached. The opening and closing member 124 is urged to a front position closing the main body side upper countersink passage 122 and the main body lower countersink passage 123, and when the front door frame 14 is opened, each urging member opens and closes. By being in the closed state, dropping of the gaming balls from the respective passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed and opened against the biasing force by the socket provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

  Next, the rear face configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described based on FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be vertically separated, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by the bearing portion 133. Further, on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50, a plurality of fixing levers 134 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state are provided.

  As described above, the bottom portion of the accommodation recess (game board accommodation portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 is penetrated in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and opened on the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various configurations such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80b), and the various configurations are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, the configuration of the back of the game board unit 80 will be described.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. As shown in FIG. 7, the back block 80b has a substantially box-like base body 251 opened to the game board 80a side, and the base body 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a. The game board 80a and the back block 80b are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area of a movable effect mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and a rear side thereof is a control device for controlling the various configurations and the variable display unit 252 (symbol display device 253).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes to the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 6) described above with respect to the protruding portion, and the symbol display device A display control device for driving the H.253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged in an overlapping manner so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (the thickness direction of the inner frame base 50). Furthermore, a notification / effect control device 143 is mounted on the back of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification and effect control device 143 has a notification and effect control board for controlling the output of the sound and the lamp display and control of the display control device according to an instruction from the main control device described later, and the notification and effect control board is transparent. It is accommodated in the board | substrate box 141 which consists of resin materials etc., and is comprised.

  A main control unit 160 is provided under the notification / rendering control device 143 so as to cover the base 96 from the rear. The main controller unit 160 has a synthetic resin mount 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (more specifically, the rear block 80b) and a main controller 162 mounted on the mount 161. There is. The main control device 162 is equipped with a main control board having a function (main control circuit) to control the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) to monitor the power, and the main control board is a transparent resin material. And the like are accommodated in a substrate box 163 formed of, for example.

  The substrate box 163 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a box sealing unit 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided in the short side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

  The box sealing portion 164 may have any configuration as long as it can unopenably connect the box base and the box cover. However, the box sealing portion 164 is configured by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole portion forming the box sealing portion 164. The base and the box cover are connected unopenably. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and even if unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking pin into at least one locking hole of the plurality of box sealing sections 164. And when opening the substrate box 163 at the time of failure occurrence of the stored main control substrate or at the time of inspection of the main control substrate, a connection portion between the box sealing portion in which the locking pin is inserted and the substrate box 163 main body Cut. Thus, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the main control substrate inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking pin is inserted into the other locking hole. If a history indicating that the substrate box 163 has been opened is left in the substrate box 163, it is possible to easily find that unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  The base box 163 and the mounting base 161 are unopenably connected by the base seal portion 165. More specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole and a locking pin as in the case of the box sealing portion 164, and the substrate pin 163 and the base box 163 are inserted by inserting the locking pin into the locking hole. The mounting base 161 is coupled inseparably. As a result, when the board box 163 is improperly removed, it is easy to grasp the fact.

  The front face portion of the base body 251 corresponds to the game board opening of the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation openings 83a and 84a in the portion facing the lower back of the game board 80a A collection passage (not shown) is formed at one place. As a result, all the game balls that have won in the general winning opening 81 and the like are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the recovery passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with the function of collecting the game balls that have been won in the various winning openings.

  Below the gaming board unit 80 is disposed a discharge passage, which will be described later, and the gaming balls gathered below the gaming board unit 80 by the recovery passage are led out into the discharge passage. The out-port 89 is also in communication with the discharge passage, and the game balls that did not win in any of the winning openings are led out into the discharge passage through the out-port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back surface block 80b has a detection sensor for a general winning opening as a detection sensor for each ball entry described above, and a detection sensor for a general winning opening for detecting gaming balls winning in the general winning opening 81; The operation port detection sensor for detecting the game ball entering the sections 83 and 84 is mounted, and the various detection sensors constitute a winning detection mechanism. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main control device 162, and detection information (detection signals) are output from the respective detection sensors to the main control device 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described based on FIGS. 9 and 10. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a delivery mechanism 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is molded of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 10, a base portion 211 to which the dispensing mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion which protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular shape. And 212. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and at least has a size sufficient to surround the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 9).

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external output terminal plate 213. The external output terminal plate 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device (hole computer) on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearing provided with the retaining pin 214 on the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported relative to the inner frame 13 by being inserted into the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixed lever 134 provided in the inner frame 13 is inserted. When the fixed lever 134 is inserted into the insertion portion, the base portion 211 is touched from behind. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contacting.

  A dispensing mechanism unit 202 is disposed on the base unit 211 so as to bypass the protective cover unit 212. The payout mechanism section 202 is provided with a tank 221 disposed at the top of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and the gaming balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221 Ru. A tank rail 222 gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. At the most downstream portion of the case rail 223, a dispensing device 224 is provided. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function to distribute the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper tray 33, the lower tray 34 or a discharge passage to be described later, and the inner opening described above is the main body It is connected to the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening is connected to the lower plate 34 through the body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. It is done.

  At a lower end portion of the base portion 211, a discharge passage panel and a control device aggregation unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on the surface facing the control device collection unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device collection unit 204. The discharge passage is formed to discharge the game ball to the island facilities of the game hall, and the game ball led out to the discharge passage from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like passes the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 Exhausted.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a mounting base 241 having a horizontally long shape, and the delivery control device 242 and the power / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / discharge control device 243 are disposed so as to be stacked back and forth so that the payout control device 242 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control substrate for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the substrate box 244, and a state recovery switch 245 provided on the payout control substrate protrudes out of the substrate box 244. For example, when the state recovery switch 245 is pressed when a dispensing error occurs such as a ball clogging in the dispensing device 224, the ball clogging is eliminated.

  In the power supply and emission control device 243, the power supply and emission control substrate is accommodated in the substrate box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / fire control board, and further control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the gaming ball launch mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  In addition, the power supply and emission control device 243 is provided with a power supply switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the ON state (ON state) or the OFF state (OFF state).

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a memory holding function of various data, and maintains the state at the time of the power failure even when the power failure occurs, and returns to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of the end of business of the game hall, the state before the shutoff is stored. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pushing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the rear face of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, in a state where the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, the various switches can not be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. That is, the various switches described above are difficult to be operated when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and operations from the front side of the gaming machine by those who do not possess the key for the locking device 75 (for example, fraudulent person) Is a difficult thing.

  In the embodiment described above in detail, various configurations relating to ball entry arranged on the right route of the game area PE are characteristic. Therefore, the characteristic configuration will be described below with reference to FIG. 11 (a) is a partial enlarged view of the game board unit 80 shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 11 (b) is a partial sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 11 (a), and FIG. 11 (c) is FIG. It is a BB sectional view partially shown in FIG. For the convenience of description, FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c) are displayed in a state of being scaled up more than FIG. 11 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the right actuating ball 84, the through gate 85, and the motor-operated part 86 disposed on the right route cooperate with the base body 88 on which the various components are mounted. The base body 88 is integrated with the gaming board 80a by being fixed to the gaming board 80a.

(Actuated ball entry unit 300)
The operation ball entry unit 300 is configured such that the right operation ball portion 84 and the through gate 85 project forward of the gaming machine than the front surface of the gaming board 80a in a state of being integrated with the game board 80a See FIG. 11 (b)). The base body 88 has an overhanging portion projecting from the front face of the game board 80a as well as the right actuating ball entering portion 84 and the through gate 85, and this overhanging portion is separated along the right route. A single communication passage 301 is formed to connect the two ball-in parts (through gate 85 and right actuating ball-in part 84) disposed. The through gate 85 and the right actuating ball entering portion 84 are arranged such that the former is on the upstream side of the right route than the latter.

  The communication passage 301 has a longitudinal passage 302 in which the through gate 85 is disposed, and a lateral passage 303 extending from the lower end of the longitudinal passage 302 in a direction intersecting the longitudinal passage 302, and has a substantially L shape as a whole. It is bent in the middle position to make The passage width of the communication passage 301 (the vertical passage 302 and the horizontal passage 303) is slightly larger than the diameter of the gaming ball, and a plurality of gaming balls can not pass through the same place at the same time in the communication passage 301 Is configured as.

  A plurality of play nails 93 form a crank-like intermediate passage between the inlet portion of the communication passage 301 and the outlet portion of the meandering passage 99b. The gaming ball having passed through the meandering passage 99b flows into the communication passage 301 in a state where the acceleration is suppressed by passing through the intermediate passage. The through gate 85 is disposed in the vertical passage 302 (specifically, in the vicinity of the inlet). By arranging the through gate 85 in the vertical passage 302, the gaming ball passing through the through gate 85 is temporarily accelerated by its own weight. By increasing the distance from the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball, the game ball passing through the through gate 85 is prevented from interfering with other game balls. The gaming ball accelerated by the passage of the vertical passage 302 is decelerated again by colliding with the passage wall when moving from the vertical passage 302 to the horizontal passage 303, and the entering speed into the horizontal passage 303 is suppressed.

  The lateral passage 303 is inclined obliquely downward, and the right operation ball entry portion 84 (right operation port 84a) is located on the extension thereof. The bottom portion 305 of the horizontal passage 303 constitutes a rolling surface of the gaming ball, and the game ball moved along the bottom portion 305 is imparted with a moving component directed to the right operation opening 84a. Here, the bottom portion 305 is formed with an open portion 308 opened to the inside and outside of the communication passage 301. That is, while the front wall portion 306, the rear wall portion 307 and the ceiling portion constituting the lateral passage 303 extend to the right operation ball receiving portion 84, the bottom portion 305 is interrupted at a halfway position Yes). The opening portion 308 has a size through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball reaching the opening portion 308 flows out of the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308 before reaching the right operation ball entry portion 84. It becomes.

  The above-described motor-operated part 86 is disposed at a portion of the base body 88 (lateral passage 303) corresponding to the opening portion 308. The electric role item 86 is movable in a movable manner in the thickness direction of the game board 80a (in the front-rear direction) by the base body 88, and a drive portion 321 for the movable plate 311 (in detail, a solenoid). And. The drive unit 321 is connected to the main controller 162, and is configured to switch to the excited state / non-excitation state based on the drive signal from the main controller 162, and the movable plate is switched by switching the excitation state / non-excitation state. 311 slides in the back and forth direction.

  The movable plate 311 appears from the rear wall portion 307 (the front surface of the game board 80 a) through a slit formed in the rear wall portion 307 of the lateral passage 303. In the state where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position where the protrusion from the slit is avoided, there is nothing that prevents the passage of the game ball at the open portion 308, so the outflow of the game ball through the open portion 308 is permitted. Be done. This state is the "non-guided state" of the motorized role item 86.

  When the support lottery based on entering the ball into the through gate 85 is not won, the movable plate 311 stands by at the retracted position, and the open portion 308 functions as an exit portion of the communication passage 301. 11 (a) and 11 (b) show the movable plate 311 in standby at the retracted position, but in FIG. 11 (c), for convenience, the case where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position It is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, in the state where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position where it protrudes from the slit, the opening portion 308 is closed by the movable plate 311, and the gaming ball from the opening portion 308 Outflow is blocked. The state in which the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position as described above is the “guided state” of the motor-operated accessory 86. When the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position, the amount of projection of the movable plate 311 from the rear wall portion 307 exceeds the diameter of the gaming ball. Thus, the movable plate 311 is connected to the bottom 305, and the rolling surface of the gaming ball in the lateral passage 303 is complemented. Thus, the lateral passage 303 functions as a guiding means for guiding the gaming ball to the right actuation ball receiving portion 84. That is, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position, the guide passage portion 330 connected to the right operation entering ball portion 84 is formed in the communication passage 301 (lateral passage 303).

  The right operation port 84 a of the right operation ball receiving portion 84 is always open. For this reason, when the gaming ball reaches the right operation opening 84a, entering of the right operation opening 84a may occur regardless of the guiding state / non-guiding state. Here, in the present embodiment, under the situation where the gaming ball is not guided by clearly differentiating the guidance state / non-guidance state, that is, under the situation where entering the ball is to be avoided, the right operation port 84a is A configuration to avoid ball entry is adopted.

  Specifically, the opening portion 308 has a laterally elongated shape extending in the same direction as the lateral passage 303. Even if the full length of the opening portion 308 reaches the maximum speed that can be reached by the game ball having flowed into the communication passage 301 being accelerated in the portion upstream of the opening portion 308, the opening portion 308 is It is set to a size that can not jump over. Specifically, the total length is set to be greater than three times the diameter of the gaming ball.

  However, it is difficult to completely wipe out the possibility of reaching a speed that can not be reached alone due to the effects of collisions between the game balls. If it is attempted to add such a case, the entire length of the open portion 308 is unnecessarily lengthened. This causes enlargement of the operation ball entry unit 300, which is a factor that makes it difficult to coexist with other game components (for example, the variable winning device 82) disposed around the periphery. Therefore, in the above-mentioned guide passage portion 330, a device is provided to prevent the overall length of the open portion 308 from becoming excessively long. Hereinafter, the configuration according to this device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11C shows a state in which the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position and the guide passage portion 330 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, in a portion where the guide passage portion 330 is formed by the front wall portion 306 and the rear wall portion 307 of the lateral passage 303, a projecting portion 306a that protrudes to the other side (inside) , 307a are formed. The ridges 306 a and 307 a extend vertically so as to be orthogonal to the passage direction of the guide passage 330. Thereby, the floating of the game ball when the game ball collides with the protruding portions 306a and 307a is suppressed. In the following description, the protrusion 306a disposed on the front wall 306 is referred to as a front protrusion 306a, and the protrusion 307a disposed on the rear wall 307 is referred to as a rear protrusion 307a.

  Note that, in consideration of suppressing the floating of the gaming balls, the projecting portions 306a and 307a are configured to extend in the vertical direction, and the gaming balls that collided with the projecting portions 306a and 307a are reflected to the movable plate 311 side (downward) It is also possible to do.

  The gap dimension D1 between the rear wall portion 307 and the front protrusion 306a is set to be larger than the diameter D of the gaming ball, and the gap dimension D2 between the front wall 306 and the rear protrusion 307a is also set. The diameter is set to be larger than the diameter dimension D of the gaming ball. A plurality (two in the present embodiment) of the front ridges 306a are arranged with a gap larger than the diameter D of the game ball in the passage direction (guide direction) of the guide passage 330, and the rear side A plurality of (two in the present embodiment) are arranged with a gap larger than the diameter dimension D of the gaming ball in the passage direction (guide direction) of the guide passage portion 330 also in regard to the projecting portion 307a. By arranging the front ridges 306 a and the rear ridges 307 a alternately, it is devised that the flow-down path of the game ball meanders back and forth in the passage direction of the guide passage 330.

  Here, when the protrusion amount of the front protrusion 306a, the protrusion amount of the rear protrusion 307a, and the diameter D of the gaming ball are added, the passage width in the front and back direction of the guide passage 330 is larger. It is configured as (D3 <D). As a result, the game ball is prevented from running through the specific area SE so as to avoid a collision with the protruding portions 306a and 307a.

  The game balls passing through the side passage 303 collide with the protruding portions 306a and 307a regardless of whether the electrically operated part 86 is in the guiding state or the non-guiding state. Such a collision reduces the speed of movement toward the right operating port 84a (decelerates). That is, the lateral passage 303 is formed with a deceleration area BE for forcibly decelerating the gaming ball. By thus decelerating the gaming ball heading to the right operation opening 84 a, it is difficult for the gaming ball to jump over the opening portion 308. As a result, it is suppressed that the open part 308 and hence the lateral passage 303 become excessively long, and the expansion of the occupied area of the operation ball entry unit 300 is suppressed.

  The lateral width (full length) of the movable plate 311 described above is also the same size as the open portion 308. That is, a plurality of game balls are allowed to be placed on the movable plate 311. Here, the period required for the gaming ball to pass through the guiding passage portion 330 (deceleration area BE) is longer than the firing cycle of the gaming ball. Specifically, while the firing cycle of the gaming ball is "0.6 sec", the time required for the passage of the guiding passage 330 is "1.8 sec". From the above reasons, the following gaming balls reach the guiding passage 330 while the leading gaming balls pass through the guiding passage 330, and both the leading gaming balls and the following gaming balls are movable plates It will be in the state of being on 311. By placing a plurality of gaming balls on the movable plate 311 by using the deceleration function, speeding up of the game progress or the like is realized, and this point will be described in detail later.

  Here, with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 12, the change in the flow of the game ball accompanying the switching of the state of the operation ball entry unit 300 (electric product 86) will be described. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the inside of the communication passage 301, and FIG. 12 (1) shows the case where the motorized jack 86 is in the non-guiding state, and FIG. 12 (2) shows the motored jack 86. It shows the case where it is in the guidance state.

  When the motor-operated part 86 is in the non-guided state, as shown in FIG. 12 (1), the movable plate 311 stands by at the retracted position. In this state, the guide passage portion 330 for guiding the game ball to the right operation opening 84a is not formed in the communication passage 301, and the flow of the game ball into the opening portion 308 is permitted. The gaming balls rolled on the bottom portion 305 of the lateral passage 303 move toward the right operation port 84 a while gradually lowering even after losing support by leaving the bottom portion 305. The gaming balls passing through the communication passage 301 basically move along the rear wall portion 307 to reach the deceleration area BE.

  The game ball that has reached the deceleration area BE first collides with the rear protrusion 307 a and changes its trajectory toward the front wall 306. The game ball whose orbit is shifted to the front wall portion 306 side is pushed back to the back wall portion 307 side by the front protrusion portion 306a. In this way, the gaming ball stalled by colliding with the front and rear wall portions 306 and 307 (protrusions 306a and 307a) falls toward the opening 308 by its own weight, and flows out of the communication passage 301 through the opening 308. It will be done.

  On the other hand, when the motor-operated part 86 is in the guiding state, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), the movable plate 311 stands by at the projecting position. In this state, the communication passage 301 is formed with a guiding passage portion 330 for guiding the gaming ball to the right actuation opening 84a. Therefore, the gaming ball rolled on the bottom 305 of the lateral passage 303 moves from the bottom 305 to the movable plate 311 and continues the movement toward the right operation port 84a. Even in this case, the gaming ball that has reached the guide passage portion 330 (deceleration area BE) stalls by repeatedly colliding with the front and rear wall portions 306 and 307 (protrusions 306a and 307a).

  However, the gaming ball passing through the guiding passage portion 330 is supported by the movable plate 311 which is inclined downward to the passage downstream side. For this reason, even if the moving speed is lowered, the movement along the movable plate 311 is continued, and it does not fall to the open portion 308. As a result, the gaming ball moved along the movable plate 311 flows into the right operation opening 84a.

  That is, the outflow path of the gaming ball and the outflow destination from the communication passage 301 are changed depending on the state of the electrically operated part 86 (arrangement of the movable plate 311). The variable winning device 82 is disposed at a position immediately below the operation ball entry unit 300 (the movable plate 311 and the opening portion 308). Of the gaming balls that have flowed into the communication passage 301, those that have not flowed into the right operation port 84a are directed to the variable winning device 82 through the opening portion 308.

  Here, the variable winning device 82 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 13. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a state of the variable winning device 82, and FIG. 13 (1) shows a case where the variable winning device 82 is in a closed state (blocked state), and FIG. 13 (2) is a variable winning device A case 82 is shown in the open state (permissible state).

(Variable winning device 82)
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the variable winning device 82 has an overhanging portion 351 which projects from the front of the game board 80 a to the front of the gaming machine as in the case of the operation ball entry unit 300. As shown in FIG. 11A, the upper surface portion 352 of the overhanging portion 351 faces the operation ball entry unit 300 (for example, the opening portion 308 and the movable plate 311) from below. The above-mentioned special winning opening 353 is formed in a portion of the upper surface portion 352 facing the open portion 308 of the operation ball entry unit 300. The big winning opening 353 has a horizontally elongated shape extending in the right and left direction similar to the opening portion 308 and the movable plate 311, and the right edge thereof is positioned on the right side of the opening portion 308 and the left edge thereof is more open than the opening portion 308. Is also formed to be located on the left side. That is, a plurality of game balls can flow simultaneously into the big winning hole 353 for the big winning hole 353.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the overhanging portion 351 is formed with a collection passage 355 extending downward with the large winning opening 353 as an inlet portion. The depth of the recovery passage 355 is larger than the diameter of the gaming ball, and the bottom surface is inclined in the same direction as the guiding direction of the gaming ball by the guiding passage portion 330. At the most downstream portion of the collection passage 355, a discharge passage 356 for discharging the gaming balls having flowed into the variable winning device 82 from the variable winning device 82 to the collection passage is connected. Unlike the collection passage 355, the discharge passage 356 is restricted such that a plurality of game balls can not simultaneously pass through the same portion at the same passage width and the like. That is, the game balls collected in the collection passage 355 are sequentially discharged from the variable winning device 82 through the discharge passage 356.

  A detection sensor 391 b for detecting winning of the special winning opening 353 is disposed at an intermediate position of the discharge passage 356. Since the special winning opening 353 and the detection area of the detection sensor 391 are separated, a slight time lag occurs before the detection sensor 391 detects the gaming ball flowing into the special winning opening 353.

  The variable winning device 82 has a shutter 354 held in a slidable manner in the same direction (back and forth direction) as the movement direction of the movable plate 311 of the motor-operated part 86, and a variable winning as a driving means for the shutter 354. A drive unit 361 (solenoid) is provided. The variable winning drive unit 361 is connected to the main controller 162, and operates based on a drive signal from the main controller 162. As a result, the shutter 354 moves to an open position that allows the inflow of gaming balls into the big winning opening 353 and a closed position in which the inflow of gaming balls into the large winning opening 353 is disabled.

  Here, the gap between the operation ball entry unit 300 and the top surface portion 352 of the overhanging portion 351 and the shutter 354 is larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, and this gap is a non-arrangement area of game components. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the shutter 354 is disposed at the closed position (closed state), the upper surface portion 352 of the overhanging portion 351 and the shutter 354 form a rolling surface on which the game ball can roll. Be done. The gaming balls whose entry into the special winning opening 353 is blocked move along the rolling surface and move toward the general winning opening 81 disposed at the most downstream position of the right route. That is, with respect to the game balls for which the inflow to the special winning opening 353 is not received, there remains room for entering the general winning opening 81 (see FIG. 6). By adopting such a configuration, it is avoided that the investment value relating to the game ball disappears prematurely.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (2), in the state (opened state) where the shutter 354 is disposed at the open position, entry of the special winning opening 353 is permitted. In this state, the gaming balls having flowed out of the opening portion 308 of the operation ball entry unit 300 will flow into the big winning opening 353 as it is. The movable plate 311 may move to the retracted position in a state where the gaming ball is placed on the movable plate 311. The gaming ball placed on the movable plate 311 has a moving component in the guiding direction by the guiding passage portion 330 to some extent, and the component is maintained even during the drop. That is, the game ball falling from the movable plate 311 does not necessarily move directly below. In this respect, the special winning opening 353 shown in the present embodiment extends downstream of the opening portion 308 (the movable plate 311) in the guide direction. As a result, movement of the game ball, which has flowed out of the opening 308, is controlled in such a way as to bypass the special winning opening 353 and the shutter 354.

(Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block in FIG.

  An MPU 402 is mounted on a main control substrate 401 provided in the main control device 162. The MPU 402 is a ROM 403 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 402 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 403 is executed. The RAM 404 is an element in which an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated. Note that part of the functions of the MPU 402, for example, the function of the ROM 403 or the function of the RAM 404 may be provided as another element.

  The MPU 402 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 402, a power failure monitoring board 405 provided in the main control device 162, a payout control device 242, various detection sensors, and the like are connected. The power and emission control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring substrate 405, and power is supplied to the MPU 402 via the power failure monitoring substrate 405.

  As a part of various detection sensors, a detection sensor 391a that detects winning in the general winning opening 81, a detection sensor 391b that detects winning in the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353), a lower operation ball entry unit 83 A detection sensor 391c for detecting winning on the operation opening 83a), a detection sensor 391d for detecting winning on the right operation ball storage portion 84 (right operation opening 84a), and a detection sensor 391f for detecting entrance to the through gate 85 The MPU 402 of the main controller 162 is connected, and a winning determination (entry determination) for each ball entry unit is performed. Further, in the MPU 402, a big hit occurrence lottery is executed based on the winning on the operation ball entry unit 83, 84 (act opening 83a, 84a), and a support lottery (support occurrence lottery) is made based on the winning on the through gate 85. Run.

  Further, a position detection sensor for the movable plate 311 provided in the operation ball entry unit 300 and a position detection sensor for the shutter 354 provided in the variable winning device 82 are connected to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162. Based on detection information from each of these position detection sensors, the operations of the electric part 86 (movable plate 311) and the variable winning device 82 (shutter 354) are monitored.

  To the output side of the MPU 402, a power failure monitoring board 405, a payout control device 242, and a notification and effect control device 143 are connected. For example, a winning ball command is output to the payout control device 242 based on the result of the winning determination on the winning entry portion such as the operation entering portions 83 and 84 described above. In this case, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to when outputting the prize ball command. Then, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of ten game balls is output when the prize in the general winning opening 81 is specified, and when a prize in the variable prize device 82 is specified, fifteen game balls are identified. The prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output, and the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output when the prize in the lower operation port 83a is specified, and the prize in the right operation port 84a is When it is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of one gaming ball is output.

  The main control device 162 outputs various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command to the notification and effect control device 143. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various information as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 402, the variable winning drive portion 361 for opening and closing the opening and closing body (shutter 354) of the variable winning device 82, and the electric combination for opening and closing the electric combination 86 (movable plate 311) of the right operation opening 84a. The object drive unit 321 and the main display unit 87 are connected. The main control substrate 401 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 402 executes drive control of various driving units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the drive control of the variable prize drive unit 361 is executed in the MPU 402 so that the variable prize device 82 is opened and closed. In order to be opened and closed, drive control of the motorized combination product drive unit 321 is executed in the MPU 402, and display control of the main display portion D of the main display unit 87 is executed by the MPU 402.

  Furthermore, the external output terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 402, and through this external output terminal board 213, the ball entry information to various ball entry parts to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information about the lottery result such as or the jackpot is output. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like by the hall computer HC.

  The blackout monitoring board 405 relays the main control board 401 and the power supply and emission control device 243, and the blackout monitoring board 405 has a voltage of DC stable 24 volts which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and emission control system 243. The ability to monitor The payout control device 242 performs payout control of the winning balls and the rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the winning ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply and emission control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control board 401, the payout control device 242, etc. generate necessary operation power for each, and the generated operation power is supplied through a predetermined power path. Do. In addition, the power supply and launch control device 243 is responsible for controlling the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

  The notification and effect control device 143 drives and controls the lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162, and the display control device 410. It is to control.

  The display control device 410 executes display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification and effect control device 143. In this case, in the notification and effect control device 143, based on various commands input from the main control device 162, the fluctuation display mode (eg, presence or absence of reach occurrence and the content of reach effect) and the symbol in the symbol display device 253. Determine the stop display mode of (the type of combination of symbols to be finally displayed as the end of the variable display).

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 253 will be described. In the character ROM of the display control device 410, data of nine types of main symbols with numerals “1” to “9” and data of sub-symbols without numerals are stored.

  In the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 (more specifically, the first variable display area in the display screen 253a), three symbol rows of upper, middle and lower rows are set. In each symbol row, main symbols and sub symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. Then, on the display screen 253a, the symbols of each of the symbol rows are displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, right to left) with periodicity.

  In the upper symbol row, nine types of main symbols of “1” to “9” are arranged in the descending order of the numbers, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower row pattern row, nine types of main symbols of “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending order of the numbers, and one sub symbol is disposed between each of the main symbols. That is, the upper pattern row and the lower pattern row are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row, nine types of main symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1" The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row, ten main symbols are arranged and it is constituted by 20 symbols.

  Further, on the display screen 253a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. Further, on the display screen 253a, five valid lines, that is, a left line, a middle line, a right line, a right-down line, and a right-up line are set. Then, the variable display stops in the order of upper symbol row → lower symbol row → middle symbol row, and a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to a big hit result on any of the effective lines (for example, a combination of symbols given the same number) When the variable display of all the symbol rows is finished in the state where the symbol is formed, the jackpot image (moving image) is displayed as the occurrence of the jackpot result. Similarly, if the variation display of all the symbol rows is completed in a state where a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the special out-of-focus result to be described later is formed on any effective line, the special out-of-focus image (Video) is to be displayed.

  In addition, in view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row is the first symbol row (or first symbol row) and the lower pattern row is the second symbol row (or second symbol) It is also possible to refer to the middle symbol row as the third symbol row (or third symbol row)).

  Incidentally, the mode of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display device 253 is not limited to the above and is arbitrary, the number of symbol rows, the direction of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of symbol rows may be set to be horizontally arranged, and the direction of variation display of the symbols in the symbol rows may be set in the vertical direction.

  Further, in the character ROM of the display control device 410, a character image to be displayed in the second fluctuation display area juxtaposed to the first fluctuation display area on the display screen 253a is stored. In this character image, a plurality of display modes (for example, postures) are set in accordance with the game result. When the game result corresponds to the jackpot result or the special outlier result, the character image takes an attitude corresponding to the game result, and thereafter, an image or the image clearly indicating that the jackpot result is obtained in the entire display screen 253a It is displayed as an image that clearly indicates that a special outlier result.

  When the lottery mode is the low probability mode, the game times relating to the lower operation port 83a and the display in the first variation display area are associated with each other, and the game times and the first corresponding to the right operation port 84a. (2) Display in the variable display area is associated. On the other hand, when the lottery mode is the high probability mode, the game times relating to the lower operation opening 83a and the display in the first variation display area are associated with each other, and the game times and the first corresponding to the right operation opening 84a (2) Display in the variable display area is associated.

(About various counters)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 402 uses the various counter information during the game to set the jackpot occurrence lottery, the setting of the display of the main display unit 87 (main display part D), the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 253, etc. As shown in FIG. 15, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for lottery of jackpot occurrence, a jackpot type counter C2 used when determining jackpot types such as probability variation jackpot results and normal jackpot results, and the symbol display device 253 Variation display of symbols in the display section for the ball entry part of the main display unit 87: reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when out of fluctuation, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting initial value of big hit random number counter C1 A variation type counter CS that determines the time and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 253, and the right Is set to be used and an open random number counter C4 to use electric won game 86 of the mouth 84a of whether the support drawing a conductive role open.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and reaches a maximum value and returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 431 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 404.

  In the RAM 404, a lower operation opening storage area Ra, a right operation opening storage area Rb, a first execution area AE1 for the lower operation opening storage area Ra, and a second execution for the right operation opening storage area Rb A holding ball storage area 432 including an area AE2 and a total holding number storage area is provided. And in this holding ball storage area 432, each value of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is time-series in accordance with the winning history of the gaming ball to the lower operating opening 83a or the right operating opening 84a. Are supposed to be stored.

  Further, in the RAM 404, a storage area for electronic combination 433 having a third execution area AE3 is provided. Then, based on the winning of the game ball on the through gate 85, the value of the open random number counter C4 is stored in the battery storage area 433 (third execution area AE3).

  Specifically, for each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the large hitting random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the lower operation opening 83a or the right operation opening 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower operation opening reserve area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the lower actuation opening 83a, and the right operation opening reserve area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming sphere wins in the right operation opening 84a. Stored in

  The value of the random number to be the jackpot win is stored as a yes / no table (winning information group) in a yes / no table storage area 421 as a yes / no information group storage unit in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the success or failure table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 16, as the success or failure table for the lower operation port 83 a, the success or failure table for low probability mode (low probability success or failure information group) of FIG. A pass / fail table (high probability pass / fail information group) for the high probability mode is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode (low probability state) and the high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the hit / fall lottery means.

(A pass / fail table for the lower operation port)
Under the gaming state where the low probability mode for the lower operation opening 83a is referred to in the lottery, the special gaming state (big hit) corresponding to the high frequency winning mode is performed as shown in FIG. 16 (a). The value of the random number to be is two, “7” and “507”. That is, among the values of the "0 to 599" jackpot random number counter C1, "7" and "507" correspond to the jackpot result, and the probability of becoming a jackpot is 2/600. In addition, the value of the random number which becomes the special game state (special removal) corresponding to low frequency winning a prize mode is 1 piece of “307”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "307" corresponds to the special out result, and the probability of being out of special is 1/600. In addition, except for the value of the random number which is the jackpot result and the value of the random number which is the special outlier result, the lottery result is usually the outlier.

  On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the high / low probability mode for the lower operation opening 83a is referred to, as shown in FIG. 16B, the special gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode ( The value of the random number to be the jackpot) is 20 of “7”, “67”... “572” and “598”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7", "67" ... "572", "598" correspond to the big hit result, and the big hit probability becomes 20/600. There is. In addition, the value of the random number which becomes the special game state (special removal) corresponding to low frequency winning a prize mode is 1 piece of “307”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "307" corresponds to the special out result, and the probability of being out of special is 1/600. In addition, except for the value of the random number which is the jackpot result and the value of the random number which is the special outlier result, the lottery result is usually the outlier.

(A pass / fail table for the right operation port)
Under gaming conditions where the low probability mode hit table for the right operation port 84a is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the special gaming state (big hit) corresponding to the high frequency prize mode The value of the random number to be is two, “7” and “507”. That is, among the values of the "0 to 599" jackpot random number counter C1, "7" and "507" correspond to the jackpot result, and the probability of becoming a jackpot is 2/600. Further, the values of random numbers to be the special gaming state (special out) corresponding to the low frequency winning mode are 398 of "3", "5", "597", "599". That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “3”, “5”... “597”, “599” correspond to the special out result, and the probability of being out of special is 398 / It is 600. In addition, except for the value of the random number which is the jackpot result and the value of the random number which is the special outlier result, the lottery result is usually the outlier.

  On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the success or failure table for the high probability mode related to the right operation port 84a is referred to, as shown in FIG. 17B, the special gaming state corresponding to the high frequency winning mode ( The value of the random number to be the jackpot) is 20 of “7”, “67”... “572” and “598”. That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7", "67" ... "572", "598" correspond to the big hit result, and the big hit probability becomes 20/600. There is. Further, the values of random numbers to be the special gaming state (special out) corresponding to the low frequency winning mode are 398 of "3", "5", "597", "599". That is, among the values of the big hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “3”, “5”... “597”, “599” correspond to the special out result, and the probability of being out of special is 398 / It is 600. In addition, except for the value of the random number which is the jackpot result and the value of the random number which is the special outlier result, the lottery result is usually the outlier.

  As described above, the probability of becoming a jackpot result is common even when winning in any of the lower operation port 83a and the right operation port 84a, and by shifting from the low probability mode to the high probability mode, the jackpot result and The contents of the success or failure table match even at the point where the probability of becoming (1/10) increases. However, when the lower operating port 83a and the right operating port 84a are compared, the possibility of the special disengagement result is set higher for the right operating port 84a. That is, the right operating port 84a is more preferential than the lower operating port 83a if only the probability that a relatively small amount of expected balls can be expected is compared.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 29 and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the lower operation opening 83a or the right operation opening 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower operation opening reserve area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the lower actuation opening 83a, and the right operation opening reserve area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming sphere wins in the right operation opening 84a. Stored in

  The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 422 as distribution information group storage means in the ROM 403. When this distribution table is referred to, “0” to “14” of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29” correspond to the 15R normal jackpot result, and “15” to Although "29" corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the distribution of this numerical value is arbitrary.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238 and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the holding ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball is won in the lower operation opening 83a or the right operation opening 84a. More specifically, it is stored in the lower operation opening reserve area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the lower actuation opening 83a, and the right operation opening reserve area Rb of the RAM 404 at the timing when the gaming sphere wins in the right operation opening 84a. Stored in Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 403, it is determined whether or not the reach should be generated.

  However, in the game session to shift to the open / close execution mode based on the winning of the lower operation port 83a, the MPU 402 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. On the other hand, in the game time to shift to the opening / closing execution mode based on the winning of the right operation port 84a, the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the high frequency winning mode (when it corresponds to the jackpot) In the case where the MPU 402 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3, the open / close execution mode corresponds to the low frequency winning mode (when it corresponds to the special out). The MPU 402 differs in that it determines the reach non-occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. This is a device to speed up the game progress in the normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode, but the details will be described later.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 253 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (pattern), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode In the gaming machine, in the gaming machine where the stop display result after the variable display can be the special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (symbol) in the symbol display device 253 is started. In the previous step, it refers to a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established by stopping and displaying symbols for a part of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. It is a display state in which a combination of possible reach symbols is displayed, and in that state, variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, a combination of symbols corresponding to the generation of the open / close execution mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 as a step before the variable display of the symbols is ended. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of possible reach symbols, and the variation display of symbols is performed by the final stop symbol row under the situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents on the display screen 253a will be described in more detail. First, in the state where the variation display of symbols is ended in the right symbol row and the variation display of symbols is ended in the left symbol row, any valid line is hit and any symbol is hit. The reach line is formed by the stop display of the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and the reach display is performed by the variation display of the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. It will be displayed. And, when the big hit occurs, the main symbol forming the reach line and the main symbol with the number that composes the combination of the symbols are stopped and displayed on the reach line so that the variation display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Is finished.

  Furthermore, in reach display, while displaying combinations of reach symbols as described above, fluctuation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. What performs a reach effect is included by displaying a predetermined character etc. as a moving image in the substantially whole display screen, after reducing or displaying the thing of performing a reduction and the combination of a reach symbol reduced. In addition, when reach display is performed or before advance display, it is determined whether to display advance notice using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character using reach random number counter C3 or another counter. May be

  For example, the fluctuation type counter CS is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The fluctuation type counter CS is a fluctuation display time of the symbols in the lower operation opening display DL and the right operation opening display DR in the main display unit 87 (main display D) and a fluctuation display time of the symbols in the symbol display 253 And are used in determining in the MPU 402. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of fluctuation display (at the start of fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 253) in the lower operation opening display DL and the right operation opening display DR. Ru.

  The open random number counter C4, for example, is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 249, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 249). The open random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the storage area 433 for electric combination of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 85. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the motorized product 86 related to the right operation port 84a to the guiding state by the value of the stored open random number counter C4.

  The value of the random number for the support winning is stored in the success / failure table storage area 421 as the success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403 as a success / failure table (success / failure information group). This success or failure table is different from the success or failure table for the operation ports 83a and 84a described above, regardless of the game state.

  In the case of the support lottery, if the open random number counter C4 = “0” to “224”, the support winning result is obtained, and if the open random number counter C4 = “225” to “249”, the support not winning result is obtained. That is, the probability of becoming a support winning result is 90/100.

(About various processes executed by main controller 162)
Next, timer interrupt processing and normal processing executed when the MPU 402 in the main control device 162 advances the game in each game play will be described. In the MPU 402, in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, an NMI interrupt process activated by the main process activated upon power on and the input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) is executed. Description of these processes is omitted.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The present process is activated periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches, the various detection sensors 391a to 391f, and the like is executed. That is, while reading the states of various switches and various detection sensors 391a to 391f connected to the main control device 162, the state of the switches is determined and detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S103, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the open random number counter C4 are respectively incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404. Thereafter, in step S104, a through winning process is performed in association with the winning on the through gate 85, and in step S105, for the operation opening associated with the operation entering ball portion 83, 84 (operation opening 83a, 84a) After executing the winning process, the timer interrupt process is ended.

  In the through winning process, it is first determined whether or not the gaming ball has won (passed) through gate 85 based on the detection state of detection sensor 391 f for through gate.

  If it is determined that the gaming ball has not won the through gate 85, the through processing for this through is ended as it is. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won the through gate 85, it is determined whether or not the third execution area AE3 of the storage area for electronic combination 433 is vacant. If it is determined that it is free, the value of the open random number counter C4 stored in the lottery counter buffer is read out, and the value of the open random number counter C4 is stored in the third execution area AE3.

(Prize process for the operation port)
Next, the winning process for the operation ports 83a and 84a (the operation ball entering units 83 and 84) will be described. In the winning process for the operation opening, it is first determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the lower operation opening 83a (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor 391c for the lower operation opening 83a. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won a prize in the lower operation opening 83a, a payout ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out three gaming balls is set. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the lower operation opening 83a, it is determined whether there is a space in the first to fourth areas of the lower operation opening storage area Ra. When it is determined that there is a space, the values of the big hit random number counter C, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer are read out, and a predetermined one of the first to fourth areas is read. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the area.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal that the gaming ball has won the lower operation opening 83a to the management control device on the game hall side, and is stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the lower operation opening reserve area Ra. The start-up storage number stored in the hold area Ra for the lower operation opening is read out (hereinafter also referred to as the hold number for the lower operation opening).

  The lighting process of the first holding lamp unit 98a is executed in correspondence with the number of start holding memories changed as described above. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side on the left and right in the first holding lamp unit 98a, the number of LEDs corresponding to the number of winning at the present time is lighted. For example, when the number of reservations is added from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left LEDs which have been turned on. Thereafter, information acquisition processing for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the present winning processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming ball has not won in the lower operation opening 83a, detection of the detection sensor 391d for the right operation opening 84a determines whether the gaming ball has won in the right operation opening 84a (start winning). Determined by the state. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won a prize in the right operation opening 84a, a payout ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out one gaming ball is set. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the right operation opening 84a, it is determined whether there is a space in the first to fourth areas of the right operation opening storage area Rb. When it is determined that there is a space, the values of the big hit random number counter C, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer are read out, and a predetermined one of the first to fourth areas is read. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the area.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to signal the game control on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the right operation port 84a, and is stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the right operation port storage area Rb. The start-up storage number stored in the hold area Rb for the right operation port is read out (hereinafter, also referred to as a hold number for second ball storage).

  The lighting processing of the second holding lamp unit 98b is executed in correspondence with the number of start holding memories changed as described above. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side on the left and right in the second storage lamp unit 98b, the number of LEDs corresponding to the number of winning at the current time is lighted. For example, when the number of reservations is added from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left LEDs which have been turned on. Thereafter, the same processing as the information acquisition processing described above is performed, and the present winning processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win in any of the two operation openings 83a, 84a (the operation ball entry units 83, 84), the present winning process is ended as it is. The prize ball command set in the winning process for the operation opening is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process described later.

(Normal processing)
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated in response to the power-on is performed. In the normal process, the main process of the game is performed. As an outline thereof, the processes of steps S201 to S207 are executed as periodic processes of 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processes of steps S209 and S210 are executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a winning ball command, and if the winning ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 242. In addition, when a command for effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game circulation such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for opening / closing execution mode is set, it is notified Send to the effect control device 143. Further, in accordance with the information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 404, the output setting for the external output terminal plate 213 is performed.

  In the subsequent step S202, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area (lottery counter buffer 431) of the RAM 404.

  In the following step S203, game number control processing for advancing the game of each game number is executed. In this game number control process, while performing a hit / notice determination such as a jackpot and a distribution determination, the setting of the fluctuation display of the symbol by the symbol display device 253, the main display part D in the main display unit 87 (for example Control display etc.). Details of the game number control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S204, a game state transition process is executed to shift the game state. Although the details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an open / close execution mode, a high probability mode, and the like by this gaming state shift processing.

  In step S205, a process for supporting the electric combination for driving and controlling the electric part 86 attached to the right operation port 84a is executed. In this electronic-support support process, an open-circuit lottery for determining whether or not the motor vehicle 86 is to be opened using numerical information acquired from the open random number counter C4 stored in the electronic storage area 433 of the RAM 404. When the result of the support winning (in the electronic part opening state winning) is obtained, the opening / closing processing of the motorized part 86 is executed according to the opening mode defined in advance. Further, display control of the display unit for through gates in the main display unit 87 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electronic combination open lottery.

  In the following step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball emission control processing, a predetermined condition is provided on the condition that the emission permission signal output from the power supply / emission control device 243 is input based on the fact that the emission operation is performed to the game ball emission handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is excited once in the firing period (0.6 sec in the present embodiment). As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In the following step S207, it is determined whether the power failure flag is set in the RAM 404 or not. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the power failure monitoring substrate 405 confirms the occurrence of a power failure and the power failure monitoring substrate 405 inputs a power failure signal to the NMI terminal of the MPU 402, and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, it means that the last process of the plurality of processes to be repeatedly executed is finished, so whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached in step S208, that is, the previous normal It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. Then, updating of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S210, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to randomly update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using such remaining time. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag is set, it means that the power is shut off, so that the processing at the time of power failure in step S211 and subsequent steps is executed. That is, the generation of the timer interrupt processing is inhibited in step S211, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S212, and the access to the RAM 404 is inhibited in step S213, and then the power is completely shut off. Continue the infinite loop until it can not be executed.

(Game times control processing)
Next, supplementary explanation will be given of the game number control process of step S203. In the game number control process shown in the present embodiment, the game number control process (lower operation port corresponding game number control process) for game circulation related to the winning of the lower operation port 83a and the winning of the right operation port 84a A game cycle control process (right operation port corresponding game cycle control process) for game circulation is executed. The basic flow is common to these two control processes. Therefore, first, the lower operation opening corresponding gaming time control processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, and then the right operation opening corresponding gaming time control mainly on the differences with the lower operation opening corresponding gaming time control processing. The process will be described.

(Lower operation opening corresponding game times control processing)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the game number control process (lower operation opening corresponding game number control process), first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 Do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing described later, and is deleted when ending the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition processing.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the main game is performed without executing the processing of step S302 and subsequent processing, that is, the processing for starting the game turn from step S303 to step S305 and the processing for progressing from the game round to step S306 End the control process. That is, when in the opening / closing execution mode, the game play is not started regardless of whether or not a winning on the lower operation port 83a has occurred.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether or not a game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display unit DL for the lower operation opening of the main display unit 87 is in the variable display mode to the final display mode, that is, whether or not the game for one game cycle is being executed. In this determination, the variable display flag for lower operation port (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 It is determined by determining whether the The variable display flag for the lower operation port is stored when the variable display is started by the lower operation port display unit DL, and is erased when the symbol is stopped and the finalized display is ended.

  If the game is not in progress, the process proceeds to the process for starting the game at step S303 to step S305. In the processing for starting a game, first, in step S303, the total holding number storage area of the holding ball storing area 432 is referred to, and the number of holding memories for lower operation opening CRN which is the number of holding information held and held. It is determined whether or not the number of pieces of pending information related to the lower operation port 83a is "0". When the lower operation opening reserved memory count CRN is “0”, the game play control process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the lower operation opening reserve storage number CRN is not "0", the data setting process for setting for variable display based on the data stored in the lower operation opening reserve area Ra in step S304. Run.

  In the data setting process of the lower operation port 83a, first, the lower operation port reserved storage number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the data stored in the first area of the lower operation opening storage area Ra is moved to the first execution area AE1, and the data stored in the storage area of the lower operation opening storage area Ra is shifted. .

  This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas toward the lower area side, and clears the data of the first area, and at the same time, the second area → the first area, the first The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 areas → the second area and the fourth area → the third area. And one LED of the 1st holding lamp part 98a in lighting is light-extinguished. In the turn-off process, contrary to the above-described lighting process, the LEDs of the first holding lamp unit 98 a are turned off sequentially from the right.

  After performing the data setting process described in detail above, the variation start process for starting the variation display of the pattern on the main display unit 87 (main display section D) and the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 253 in step S305. After executing the game, the game play control process ends.

  Here, the variation start process of step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Variation start processing)
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a yes or no determination process is performed. In the success or failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, the table stored in the success / failure table storage area 421 is referred to the success / failure table for the high probability mode, and the information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the first execution area AE1. That is, it is determined whether the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches any of the jackpot numerical information for high probability and the special outlier numerical information. When the low probability mode is selected, the high probability random number counter C1 stored in the first execution area AE1 is referred to by referring to the low probability mode probability table among the tables stored in the probability table storage area 421. It is determined whether the numerical information corresponds to either the jackpot numerical information for low probability or the special outlier numerical information.

  In the subsequent step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the qualification process in step S401 is a jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result, distribution determination processing is executed in step S403.

  In the distribution determination processing, among the information stored in the first execution area AE1, information for distribution determination, that is, numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 422, it is specified which of the jackpot results the numerical information related to the identified jackpot type counter C2 corresponds to. Specifically, it is specified which of the 15R normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result corresponds to which jackpot result.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D (the lower operation opening display DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the jackpot result which is being performed, and stores the specified information in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the big hit result, the type of pattern to be stopped and displayed on the main display D is set to be different for each type of the big hit result, and in step S404, it is specified in step S403. The information of the pattern aspect according to the type of the big hit result is stored in the RAM 404.

  In addition, the information of the kind of pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, as described above, the aspect of the pattern may be set corresponding to each game result on a one-to-one basis, and the aspect of a plurality of types of patterns may be set for each game result.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S404, a process of setting a flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S403 in the RAM 404 is executed. Specifically, the 15R normal big hit result corresponding flag (15R normal flag) is set when it is specified that the 15R normal big hit result is specified, and when it is specified that the 15R probability variable big hit result is the 15R positive variable big hit result Set the corresponding flag (15R positive change flag). In the following description, it is determined whether or not various big hit results are determined by determining whether a flag corresponding to the RAM 404 is set.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the result is not a jackpot winning result, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, it is determined whether the result of the qualification processing in step S401 is a special outlier result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S406. In step S406, a stop result setting process for the special out-of-order result is executed.

  Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D (the lower operation opening display DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the outlier result and stores the identified information in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the special out result, a plurality of types of patterns to be stopped and displayed on the main display D are provided. In step S406, one of the plurality of modes is randomly selected. Then, the information of the aspect of the pattern is stored in the RAM 404.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S406, a process of setting a special out result corresponding flag (special out flag) corresponding to the special out result in the RAM 404 is executed. In the following description, the determination as to whether the result is a special out result is made by determining whether the special out flag is set in the RAM 404 or not.

  When negative determination is carried out in step S405, it progresses to step S407. In step S407, stop result setting processing for the normal removal result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D (the lower operation opening display DL) of the main display unit 87 in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the normal out result, and stores the identified information in the RAM 404. The information of the pattern aspect selected in this case is different from the information of the pattern aspect selected in the case of the jackpot result and the exceptional result.

  After one of the processes in step S404, step S406, and step S407 is performed, in step S408, a process of setting a fluctuation display time (display continuation period) is performed.

(Setting process of variable display time)
In the setting process of the variable display time, first, it is determined whether the reach display is generated in the symbol display device 253 or not. Specifically, when the current game result is a jackpot result or a special off result, an affirmative determination is made as the occurrence of the reach display. Also, even if the jackpot result and the special outlier result are not, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first execution area AE1 is a value corresponding to the reach display occurrence, the reach display is generated. Make a positive decision. When specifying the presence or absence of reach occurrence using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 403 is referred to.

  When it is determined that the reach display occurs, it is determined whether the reach display corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot or the special out. When it corresponds to the big hit or the special out, it refers to the first reach generation fluctuation display time table stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, and changes the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS. The corresponding variable display time information is acquired. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  On the other hand, when the game time does not correspond to the jackpot and the special off (in the case of the outreach result), the second reach variation display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 , To acquire fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  If the reach display occurrence requirement is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode is in progress. If it is not in the high probability mode, the first non-reach type change display time table for low probability mode stored in the variable display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 is referred to. Acquire variable display time information corresponding to the value. On the other hand, when in the high probability mode, the second non-reachable generation type second variation display time table for high probability mode stored in the variable display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 is referred to. Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. Then, the acquired fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended.

  In the present embodiment, in the game time relating to entering the ball into the lower operation opening 83a, when reach display occurs, the difference is the variation display time set in either the high probability mode or the low probability mode. There is no. On the other hand, when the reach display does not occur, the high probability mode has a configuration in which the relatively short fluctuation display time can be selected more easily than the low probability mode.

  Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process of FIG. 21, after the setting process of the fluctuation display time in step S408 is performed, the setting process of the definite display time is performed in step S409. In the present embodiment, the finalized display time is changed according to the game situation (for example, whether or not the high probability mode is in progress) and the ball destination who triggered the start of the game round, but The ball entering the lower operation port 83a is out of the target of this function. That is, when the finalized display time is set based on entering the ball into the lower operation port 83a, the first finalized display time (1.2 sec) is set without being affected by the presence of the reach display, the lottery mode, etc. Ru.

  After the setting process of the definite display time is executed in step S409, the process proceeds to step S410 to set a fluctuation start command and a type command. The fluctuation start command includes information on fluctuation display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach generation fluctuation display time table, and thus fluctuation Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / render effect control device 143, which is a sub-side control device, can specify the presence or absence of the reach from the information on the fluctuation display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating the presence or absence of the reach occurrence. The change start command may include information directly indicating the presence or absence of reach.

  The type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes, as information on the game result, any of information on the 15R normal jackpot result, information on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, information on the special out result, and information on the normal out result.

  The fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S410 are transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game turn based on the received change start command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The contents of this effect include the fluctuation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 253, and the fluctuation display mode of the determined symbol is displayed on the display control device 410 from the notification and effect control device 143 as a display content command. It is output. In the display control device 410, based on the display content command received from the notification and effect control device 143, the display control of the symbol display device 253 is performed so that the variation display of the symbols corresponding to each game is performed.

  After the process of step S410 is performed, the process proceeds to step S411, and after the variation display of the pattern is started on the lower operation opening display section DL of the main display section D, the present variation start process is ended.

  Returning to the explanation of the game number control process (FIG. 20), if the game period is in progress (the lower operation opening display portion DL in the main display portion D is in a change display or a confirmation display), the process of steps S306 to S311 Execute processing for game progression. In the processing for game progression, first, at step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variation display time information) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 has become “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the setting process of the variable display time. Also, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) is activated.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, it is the timing when the fluctuation display of the pattern concerning the right operation opening 84a is ended, and the stopped pattern is the big hit result or the special out result (the result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode) Determine if If a negative determination is made in step S307, the variation table process is executed in step S308, and the game play control process ends. In the variable display process, the display mode in the lower operation opening display DL of the main display D is changed. Specifically, the lower operating opening display unit DL is displayed so that the LED constituting the lower operating opening display unit DL is turned on and off in a predetermined cycle, and the emission color is changed. Control (emission control of each display LED). Thereafter, the game play control process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S307, that is, it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern related to the right operation port 84a is ended and the stopped pattern is a big hit result or a special out result If the result corresponds to (1), the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, rewriting processing of the stop result is executed. Specifically, the stop pattern is rewritten so as to stop the pattern corresponding to the deviation result, instead of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the lower operation opening display unit DL. Thereafter, the variation end process is executed in step S310.

  In the variation end process, the display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so as to stop and display the pattern on the lower operation opening display unit DL so as to be the aspect of the pattern rewritten in step S309.

  After setting the fluctuation end command in the following step S311, the present game play control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 executes a process for ending the effect in the game run based on the reception of the change end command. In addition, the fluctuation end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification and effect control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the fluctuation end command to combine the final stop symbols in the game run. Are displayed final on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 (final stop display). In addition, the change / termination command may not be transmitted, and the notification / rendering control device 143 or the display control device 410 may independently end the effects for the game.

  Returning to the description of step S306, if an affirmative determination is made in step S306, that is, if it is a timing when the variable display time has elapsed, the processing of step S310 and step S311 is executed, and then the game time control processing is performed. Finish. In the process of step S310, the information stored in the RAM 404 in the process of any one of the steps S404, S406, and S407 of the variation start process (FIG. 21) executed when starting the currently executed game times is specified, The display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so that the aspect of the pattern corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit for ball entrance of the main display unit D.

  The basic flow of the game operation control process corresponding to the right operation port is similar to the game operation control process corresponding to the lower operation port. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 20-FIG. 22 (a), the game times control processing corresponding to the right operation opening will be described. FIG. 22 (a) is a schematic view showing a difference between the game number control process corresponding to the right operation port and the game number control process corresponding to the lower operation port.

(Right operation opening corresponding game times control processing)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the game number control process (right operation port corresponding game number control process), first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 Do.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the main game is performed without executing the processing of step S302 and subsequent processing, that is, the processing for starting the game turn from step S303 to step S305 and the processing for progressing from the game round to step S306 End the control process. That is, when in the open / close execution mode, the game play is not started regardless of whether or not a winning on the right operation port 84a has occurred.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether or not a game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display portion DR for the right operation port of the main display unit 87 is in the variable display mode to the final display mode, that is, whether or not the game for one game cycle is being executed. This determination is made by storing (storing) a variable display flag for the right operation port (variable display information) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 It is determined by determining whether the The variable display flag for the right operating port is stored when the variable display is started by the right operating port display unit DR, and is erased when the symbol is stopped and the finalized display is ended.

  If the game is not in progress, the process proceeds to the process for starting the game at step S303 to step S305. In the game number start process, first, in step S303, the total holding number storage area of the holding ball storing area 432 is referred to, and the right operation opening holding memory number CRN, which is the number of holding information held and held. It is determined whether or not the number of the hold information pertaining to the right operation port 84a is "0". When the right operation opening reserved memory count CRN is “0”, the game number control process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the right operation opening reserved storage number CRN is not "0", the data setting process for setting for variable display based on the data stored in the right operation opening reservation area Rb in step S304. Run.

  In the data setting process of the right operation port 84a, first, the right operation port reserved storage number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the data stored in the first area of the right operation port storage area Rb is moved to the second execution area AE2, and the data stored in the storage area of the right operation port storage area Rb is shifted. .

  This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas toward the lower area side, and clears the data of the first area, and at the same time, the second area → the first area, the first The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 areas → the second area and the fourth area → the third area. And one LED of the 2nd holding lamp part 98b in lighting is light-extinguished. In the turn-off process, contrary to the above-mentioned lighting process, the LEDs of the second holding lamp unit 98b are turned off sequentially from the right.

  After performing the data setting process described in detail above, the variation start process for starting the variation display of the pattern on the main display unit 87 (main display section D) and the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 253 in step S305. After executing the game, the game play control process ends. Here, the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Variation start processing)
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a yes or no determination process is performed. In the success or failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success or failure lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, the table stored in the success / failure table storage area 421 is referred to the success / failure table for the high probability mode, and the information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the second execution area AE2 That is, it is determined whether the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches any of the jackpot numerical information for high probability and the special outlier numerical information. When the low probability mode is selected, the high probability random number counter C1 stored in the second execution area AE2 is referred to among the tables stored in the high probability table storage area 421 by referring to the low probability mode probability table for the low probability mode. It is determined whether the numerical information corresponds to either the jackpot numerical information for low probability or the special outlier numerical information.

  In the subsequent step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the qualification process in step S401 is a jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result, distribution determination processing is executed in step S403.

  In the distribution determination processing, among the information stored in the second execution area AE2, information for distribution determination, that is, numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 422, it is specified which of the jackpot results the numerical information related to the identified jackpot type counter C2 corresponds to. Specifically, it is specified which of the 15R normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result corresponds to which jackpot result.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D of the main display unit 87 (right operation opening display DR) in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the jackpot result which is being performed, and stores the specified information in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the big hit result, the type of pattern to be stopped and displayed on the main display D is set to be different for each type of the big hit result, and in step S404, it is specified in step S403. The information of the pattern aspect according to the type of the big hit result is stored in the RAM 404.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S404, a process of setting a flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S403 in the RAM 404 is executed. Specifically, the 15R normal big hit result corresponding flag (15R normal flag) is set when it is specified that the 15R normal big hit result is specified, and when it is specified that the 15R probability variable big hit result is the 15R positive variable big hit result Set the corresponding flag (15R positive change flag). In the following description, it is determined whether or not various big hit results are determined by determining whether a flag corresponding to the RAM 404 is set.

  In the present embodiment, the game times related to the lower operation opening 83a and the game times related to the right operation opening 84a may be executed in parallel. For this reason, in a situation where it is determined that one game time has already become a big hit or special off (under a situation in which the big hit result corresponding flag or the special off result corresponding flag is stored), the other game Duplicates can occur that can be jackpots or extraordinarily out of place. Therefore, in the case where the jackpots overlap, the side that is first to perform the definite display is configured to give priority. That is, when the big hit result corresponding flag is already stored, the big hit result corresponding flag is not added. Details will be described later, but during the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode (hereinafter referred to as the low probability gaming state), the variation display time of the game time concerning the right operation port 84a becomes extremely long compared to the lower operation port 83a Is set as For this reason, during the low probability gaming state, basically, the result of the game times relating to the lower operation opening 83a is prioritized.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the result is not a jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, it is determined whether the result of the qualification processing in step S401 is a special outlier result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S406. In step S406, a stop result setting process for the special out-of-order result is executed.

  Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D of the main display unit 87 (right operation opening display DR) in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the outlier result and stores the identified information in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the special out result, a plurality of types of patterns to be stopped and displayed on the main display D are provided. In step S406, one of the plurality of modes is randomly selected. Then, the information of the aspect of the pattern is stored in the RAM 404.

  When negative determination is carried out in step S405, it progresses to step S407. In step S407, stop result setting processing for the normal removal result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 403 stores in advance information on the pattern of the symbol to be finally displayed on the main display D of the main display unit 87 (right operation opening display DR) in the game round relating to the start of the current change. It identifies from the stop result table for the normal out result, and stores the identified information in the RAM 404. The information of the pattern aspect selected in this case is different from the information of the pattern aspect selected in the case of the jackpot result and the exceptional result.

  After one of the processes in step S404, step S406, and step S407 is performed, in step S408, a process of setting a fluctuation display time (display continuation period) is performed.

(Setting process of variable display time)
In the process of setting the variable display time, first, it is determined whether the lottery mode is the high probability mode. When the high probability mode is not set, that is, when the low probability mode is set, first variable display time information (36000 sec: equivalent to 10 hours) is acquired regardless of the lottery result. Then, the first variation display time information is set in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the setting process of the variation display time is ended. Thereby, the fluctuation display of the pattern in the right operation opening 84a is continued over 10 hours unless interruption or the like occurs (see FIG. 22A).

  On the other hand, when it is in the high probability mode, the fluctuation display time is set according to the result of the acceptance lottery or the like. If it is the jackpot result or if it is usually out of focus but reach display occurs, the setting of the fluctuation display time based on entering the ball to the lower operation opening 83a is under the condition of high probability mode The setting of the variable display time is performed in the same manner as when it is performed.

  Here, in the high probability mode, the reach display is configured to be avoided when a special out result is obtained, and in the case of a normal out result or a special out result which does not become a reach display, fluctuation occurs. Regardless of the value of the type counter CS, second variation display time information (corresponding to 0.3 sec) is acquired. Then, the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the setting processing of the fluctuation display time is ended. Thereby, the fluctuation display of the pattern in the right operation port 84a is continued over 0.3 sec unless interruption or the like occurs (see FIG. 22A).

  Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process, after the setting process of the fluctuation display time in step S408 is performed, the setting process of the fixed display time is performed in step S409. In the game session concerning the right operation port 84a, the confirmation display time is changed according to the result of the acceptance lottery and the gaming state (lottery mode) when the acceptance lottery is executed. Specifically, in the high probability mode, the second display time (corresponding to 0.2 sec) is determined as the display time when the reach display non-support normal result or the special output result is obtained. It is set. In the other cases, the first fixed display time (corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set as in the case of the lower operation port 83a (see FIG. 22 (a)). That is, under the above-described special conditions, the finalized display time is shortened.

  After the setting process of the definite display time is executed in step S409, the process proceeds to step S410 to set a fluctuation start command and a type command. The fluctuation start command includes information on fluctuation display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time acquired with reference to the reach generation fluctuation display time table, and thus fluctuation Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / render effect control device 143, which is a sub-side control device, can specify the presence or absence of the reach from the information on the fluctuation display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating the presence or absence of the reach occurrence. The change start command may include information directly indicating the presence or absence of reach.

  The type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes, as information on the game result, any of information on the 15R normal jackpot result, information on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, information on the special out result, and information on the normal out result.

  The fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S410 are transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game turn based on the received change start command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The contents of this effect include a variable display mode such as a symbol on the symbol display device 253, and the determined variable display mode is output from the notification / rendering control device 143 to the display control device 410 as a display content command Be done. In the display control device 410, based on the display content command received from the notification and effect control device 143, display control of the symbol display device 253 is performed so that variation display such as a symbol corresponding to each game number is performed.

  After the process of step S410 is performed, the process proceeds to step S411, and after the variation display of the pattern is started on the right operation opening display portion DR of the main display portion D, the present variation start processing is ended.

  Returning to the explanation of the game play control process (FIG. 20), if the game play is in progress (the display portion DR for the right operation port in the main display portion D is in a change display or a confirmation display), Execute processing for game progression. In the processing for game progression, first, at step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variation display time information) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 has become “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the setting process of the variable display time. Also, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) is activated.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, it is the timing when the fluctuation display of the pattern concerning the lower operation opening 83a is ended, and the stopped pattern is the big hit result or the special out result (the result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode) Determine if If a negative determination is made in step S307, the variation table process is executed in step S308, and the game play control process is ended. In the variable display process, the display mode of the display portion DR for the right operating opening of the main display portion D is changed. Specifically, the right operating opening display unit DR is displayed such that the LEDs constituting the right operating opening display unit DR are turned on and off in a predetermined cycle, and the emission color is changed. Control (emission control of each display LED). Thereafter, the game play control process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S307, that is, it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern related to the lower operation port 83a is ended and the stopped pattern is a big hit result or a special out result (transition to open / close execution mode If the result corresponds to (1), the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, rewriting processing of the stop result is executed. Specifically, the stop pattern is rewritten so as to stop the pattern corresponding to the deviation result, instead of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the right operation opening display unit DR. Thereafter, the variation end process is executed in step S310.

  In the variation end process, the display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so as to stop and display the pattern on the right operation port display unit DR so as to be the aspect of the pattern rewritten in step S309.

  After setting the fluctuation end command in the following step S311, the present game play control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 executes a process for ending the effect in the game run based on the reception of the change end command. In addition, the fluctuation end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification and effect control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the fluctuation end command to combine the final stop symbols in the game run. Are displayed final on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 (final stop display). In addition, the change / termination command may not be transmitted, and the notification / rendering control device 143 or the display control device 410 may independently end the effects for the game.

  Returning to the description of step S306, if an affirmative determination is made in step S306, that is, if it is a timing when the variable display time has elapsed, the processing of step S310 and step S311 is executed, and then the game time control processing is performed. Finish. In the process of step S310, the information stored in the RAM 404 in the process of any one of the steps S404, S406, and S407 of the variation start process (FIG. 21) executed when starting the currently executed game times is specified, The display control of the main display unit 87 is performed so that the aspect of the pattern corresponding to the information is displayed on the right operation opening display portion DR of the main display portion D.

  After setting the fluctuation end command in the following step S311, the present game play control process is ended. The change end command set in step S311 is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 executes a process for ending the effect in the game run based on the reception of the change end command. In addition, the fluctuation end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification and effect control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the fluctuation end command to combine the final stop symbols in the game run. Are displayed final on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 (final stop display). In addition, the change / termination command may not be transmitted, and the notification / rendering control device 143 or the display control device 410 may independently end the effects for the game.

  Here, the flow of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 (b) is a timing chart illustrating the flow of the game. In the timing chart of FIG. 22 (b), the scale on the time axis is partially changed for the convenience of description.

  At the timing of ta1 when the ball entry to the lower actuation port 83a occurs under the situation where the game turn pertaining to the right actuation port 84a is already progressing, the game cycle (lower actuation port pertaining to the ball entry to the lower actuation port 83a Variation display of the display unit DL is started. As a result, the game times related to both operation ports 83a and 84a will be simultaneously advanced.

  The win at the timing of ta1 corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result. For this reason, after the fluctuation display in the lower operation opening display section DL is finished, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode. On the other hand, with regard to the game times proceeding based on entering the right operation port 84a, the timing at which the fluctuation display ends is later than the timing at which the fluctuation display ends in the lower operation port display section DL. It is set to be However, since the lottery result according to entering the ball into the lower operation port 83a is a big hit result, the display portion for the right operation port at the timing when the pattern corresponding to the big hit result is stopped and displayed on the lower operation port display DL. In DR, the variable display time is forcedly shortened so that the pattern corresponding to the out-of-order result is normally displayed in a stopped state.

  After the finalized display on the operation port display portions DR and DL is started at the timing of ta2, the operation mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result at the timing of ta3. Thereby, entry into the variable winning device 82 is permitted.

  At timing ta4 when the open / close execution mode is finished, the lottery mode is switched from the low probability mode to the high probability mode. As a result, the route advantageous to the player is changed from the left route to the right route. At the timing of ta5 at which the gaming ball fired toward the right route enters the right operating port 84a, the variable display of the right operating port display DR is started. Since the lottery result based on the entering the ball is the special out result, the fluctuation display time in the right operation opening display portion DR is 0.3 sec. Therefore, the variation display of the right operating opening display DR ends at the timing of ta6 at which 0.3 sec has elapsed from the timing of ta5, and the pattern corresponding to the special out result is stopped (fixed display). . Thereafter, at the timing of ta7 when the definite display time (0.2 sec) has elapsed, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result. Thereby, entry into the variable winning device 82 is permitted.

  At the next timing ta8, the open / close execution mode ends, and the gaming state returns from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state. The special out result does not affect the switching of the lottery mode, so the lottery mode (high probability mode) before the opening / closing execution mode is maintained. After that, the player's ball will increase by repeating the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result while falling from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. When comparing the opening and closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result and the opening and closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, although both are common in that an increase in the ball of the player can be expected, the degree is significantly different. Therefore, the process related to the open / close execution mode (the game state transition process at step S204) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Playing state transition process)
In the gaming state transition process, it is first determined in step S501 whether the open / close execution mode is in progress. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether it is the timing when the game play (specifically, the confirmation display) is finished. If it is not time to end the game run, the main game state transition process is ended.

  If the game time has ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (fixed display period) has elapsed since the end of the fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S 503, and the current game is performed. It is determined whether or not the game result of the round (the result of the above-mentioned lottery result) corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 15R normal flag, the 15R positive change flag, and the special out flag is stored in the RAM 404. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition processing is ended.

  If any of the above flags is stored, the start processing of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S504. In the start process, an opening standby time (starting standby period) for causing the variable winning device 82 to stand by without opening the large winning opening 353 of the variable winning device 82 for opening in the opening / closing execution mode is first set. Set Specifically, the standby time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in the standby time counter area provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S505, it is determined whether or not the current switching execution mode corresponds to the jackpot result. When an affirmative determination is made in step S505, "15" is set in the open number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 in step S506, and in the subsequent step S507, various flags storage area 435 of the RAM 404 Set the high frequency winning mode flag to. In the subsequent processing, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode based on the presence / absence of the high-frequency winning mode flag. The open number counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) has been opened.

  If a negative determination is made in step S505, that is, if the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the special removal result, the process proceeds to step S508, and "1" is set in the opening number counter OC.

  After the process of step S507 or step S508 is performed, the process proceeds to step S509. In step S509, an opening command setting process is performed. The set opening command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 and the display control device 410 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the contents of the determined effect are executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode in the symbol display device 253, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410 as a display content command. In the display control device 410, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / effect control device 143, a display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, a display content corresponding to a big hit The display control of the symbol display device 253 is executed so that the moving image display of the character etc. and the switching of the background image etc. are performed.

  After the opening command setting process of step S509 is executed, the external signal setting process is executed in step S510, and the game state transition process is ended. In the external signal setting process of step S510, it is determined whether or not one of the various jackpot corresponding flags and the special removal flag is stored in the RAM 404, and if any flag is stored, the game hall A signal indicating that a big hit or special out has occurred is output to the side management control device (hole computer HC). By receiving this external signal, it is grasped by the management control device that it has shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if the open / close execution mode is not in effect, an affirmative determination is made in step S501, and the process proceeds to step S612. In step S511, it is determined whether the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for opening has not elapsed, this game state transition processing is ended as it is. When the waiting time for opening has elapsed, the special winning opening / closing process is executed in step S512. Here, the special winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Big winning opening opening and closing process)
In the special winning opening / closing process, it is first determined in step S601 whether or not the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) is open. Specifically, the determination is made based on the drive state of the variable winning drive unit 361 of the variable winning device 82. When the special winning opening 353 is not open, it is determined in step S602 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is "0". When an affirmative determination is made in step S602, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S602, the process proceeds to step S603. In step S603, it is determined whether the value of the release timer counter TC is "0". The release timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the release period or interval period of the special winning opening 353, and its value is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) is executed. Be done. If a negative determination is made in step S603, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended.

  If the value of the open number counter OC is not "0" and the value of the open timer counter TC is "0", the process proceeds to step S604 to execute open processing of the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) . Specifically, in order to open the special winning opening 353, the variable winning drive unit 361 is driven.

  Thereafter, the processing of step S605 to step S608 is executed as setting processing (setting processing for opening) of the closing condition corresponding to the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency winning mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404 in step S605. If an affirmative determination is made in step S605, the process proceeds to step S606. In step S606, "15000" (corresponding to 30 seconds) is set in the release timer counter TC. On the other hand, when a negative judging is carried out at Step S605, it progresses to Step S607. In step S 707, “600” (corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC. After the process of step S606 or step S607 is performed, the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, "10" is set in the winning counter PC.

  After execution of the process of step S608, an open command indicating that the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) has been opened is set in step S609, and the large winning opening opening / closing process is ended. The set release command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (see FIG. 19). Based on the received release command, the notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the release, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S601, when it is determined in step S601 that the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) is open, the process proceeds to step S610, and the value of the opening timer counter TC is "0" or not Determine if If the value of the release timer counter TC is not "0", the process proceeds to step S611, and a detection signal from the detection sensor 391b disposed in the variable winning device 82 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won in the large winning opening 353. Determine based on.

  If a winning has occurred, output processing of a winning command is executed in step S612. The winning command is output to the notification and effect control device 143, and the effect in the open / close execution mode executed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 changes according to the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S710, the process proceeds to step S613. In step S613, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1. In the following step S614, it is determined whether the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or not. finish.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S614, that is, when the value of pay counter PC is "0", or when an affirmative determination is made in step S610 (that is, it is determined that the value of opening timer counter TC is "0"). (In the case of having made), it means that the special winning opening closing condition is established. In this case, in step S615, the variable prize drive unit 361 is put in a non-driven state in order to close the variable prize device 82 (big prize hole 353).

  In the subsequent step S616, the open count counter OC is updated. Specifically, when the value of the open number counter OC is not "0", the open number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the open number counter OC is "0", the open number counter OC is decremented. Keep the value of "0".

  Thereafter, in step S617, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated open number counter OC is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S617, the process proceeds to step S618, and "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC.

  After the process of step S618, the closing command is set in step S619, and the large winning opening opening / closing process is ended. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The notification and effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the close command based on the received close command, and controls various devices so that the contents of the determined effect are executed.

  Returning to the description of step S617, when it is determined in step S617 that the value of the open number counter OC is "0", the process proceeds to step S620. In step S620, an ending start process is performed. In the start process, an ending standby time is set for waiting without starting the next game run for ending in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, the waiting time information for ending stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  Thereafter, after the ending command is set in step S621, the present special winning opening / closing process is ended. The ending command thus set is transmitted to the notification and effect control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 19).

  Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 23), after executing the special winning opening / closing process in step S512, it is determined in step S513 whether the value of the open number counter OC is "0" or not, step S514. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has elapsed. If the value of the open number counter OC is not “0” or the waiting time for ending has not elapsed, the present gaming state transition processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the open number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S515, and then the main game End the state transition process.

  In the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, it is determined whether the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404 stores the 15R definite variation flag. If the 15R probability change flag is stored, the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404 if it is stored, and if it is not stored, the high probability mode flag is stored. It is determined whether the 15R normal flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404 or not. If the 15R normal flag is stored, the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404 if it is stored, and if it is not stored, it is maintained. Thereafter, various flags (15R normal flag, 15R positive change flag, special off flag, high frequency winning mode flag, open / close execution mode flag) relating to the open / close execution mode are erased. In addition, about the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, it returns to the gaming state before the opening / closing execution mode starts, and the lottery mode is not changed.

  Here, with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 25, the difference between the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result (special gaming card) and the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result (special game state) will be supplementarily described. In the special game state corresponding to the jackpot result, the waiting time for opening (opening time) and the waiting time for ending (ending time) are longer as compared with the special game state for special results. More specifically, in the opening and closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result opening time and ending time are each 10 seconds, the shortest time (0.3 seconds) of the fluctuation display time in the normal gaming state or the shortest time of the game times (0 It is set to be longer than .5 sec). On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, the opening time and the ending time are respectively 0.1 sec, and the shortest time (0.3 sec) of the fluctuation display time or the shortest time (0. It is set to be shorter than 5 sec).

  That is, when the jackpot result is achieved, the transition to the normal gaming state / special gaming state is clarified by providing a transition period to a certain extent by providing a certain transition period, and the transition is made when the special outlier result. It is devised so that the flow of a game becomes difficult to interrupt by shortening a period sharply, ie, an open / close execution mode is completed in the flow.

  Also, with regard to the round end condition, the opening and closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result is given priority so as to be advantageous to the player. In particular, the end conditions for the number of winnings are the same (10) in any open / close execution mode, but for the time-related conditions, the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special result is shorter It is set to be differentiated. As described above, in view of the fact that the firing cycle of the game balls is 0.6 sec, the number of game balls that can be fired during opening (during 30 sec) is 60. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, it is permitted that ten winnings occur in 30 seconds, and in many cases, the round game is ended based on the ending condition related to the number of winnings. On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, the number of game balls which can be fired during the opening (during 1.2 sec) is two. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, entering balls exceeding the winning upper limit is expected to be thin.

  Furthermore, the number of rounds to be executed is multiple (15 rounds) in the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, whereas it is single (1 round) in the open / close execution mode corresponding to the exceptional result .

  A clear difference is set in the number of gaming balls that can be acquired during the opening / closing execution mode by the difference described in detail above, and the jackpot result is more advantageous to the player in the comparison of the balls. However, as described above, since the special out result is not a trigger for changing the lottery mode, even if the special out result is obtained in the high probability mode, it is not demoted to the low probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to expect an increase in balls by repeating the exceptional result while avoiding the risk of demotion to the low probability mode during the high probability mode.

  When the high probability mode and the low probability mode are compared, the support mode by the motorized workpiece 86 is common, and the probability of entering the right operation port 84a does not depend on the support mode. However, as described above, during the high probability mode, the transition to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result is substantially permitted by shortening the fluctuation display time and the like related to the right operation port 84a. In the lottery based on entering the ball into the right operation opening 84a, the special result is obtained with a probability of about 2/3, so that it is possible to advance the game while increasing the number of balls.

  Here, when the gaming ball is continuously fired to the right operation port 84a (right route), the probability of entering the ball is approximately 1/6 to 7 or so. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the control process (the process for the electronic-support support: step S205) related to the operation of the motorized product 86 will be described.

(Processing for telegraph support)
As shown in FIG. 26, in the electric-wrestler-support processing, it is first determined in step S701 whether support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether the in-support flag is stored in the in-support flag storage area provided in the various-flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the motorized part 86 associated with the right operation port 84a is brought into the guiding state, and is erased when being returned to the non-guiding state.

  If the under-supporting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S 702, and it is determined whether the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404. The support winning flag is stored when the guiding status is won (support winning) in the drawing (support lottery) as to whether or not to set the electric role 86 in the guiding state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S 703, and it is determined whether the value of the bonus timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. If the value of the feature timer counter YT is not “0”, the electronic control support process ends.

  If the value of the feature timer counter YT is "0", it is determined in step S704 whether it is the end timing of the fluctuation display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, in step S 705, the off-set display is set, and then the electric wave support support processing is ended. By setting the out-of-space indication, the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS is ended in the state where the out-of-space indication is stopped and displayed.

  If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0" and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S706 whether the value of the bonus product storage number SN is larger than "0". When the value of the number-of-items holding storage number SN is “0”, the electronic musical instrument support processing is ended as it is. If the value of the bonus item holding memory number SN is larger than "0", the process proceeds to step S707 and an open lottery (support lottery) is performed.

  Specifically, the value of the open random number counter C4 stored in the memory storage area 433 (specifically, the third execution area AE3) and the support mode table stored in the pass / fail table storage area 421 of the ROM 403 are used. An open lottery is executed with reference. Also, in conjunction with the open lottery, setting processing of the variable display time is performed. Specifically, the fluctuation display time of the pattern in the through gate display section DS is determined with reference to the fluctuation display time table stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, and the determined fluctuation display time Is set in the feature timer counter YT. In the present embodiment, the variation display time of the through gate display section DS is constant (0.3 sec) regardless of the status, and "150" is set in the bonus timer counter in the setting process of step S707. . The value of the accessory timer counter YT is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  After the process of step S707 is performed, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S 708, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S 707 is support winning. If the support winning is not made, the electronic control support processing is ended without executing the processing of step S709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the support has been won, the support winning flag is stored in step S709, and the electronic control support processing is ended.

  Returning to the description of step S702, when the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, an affirmative determination is made in step S702, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, it is determined whether the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0". If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the processing for electric utility support is ended as it is. If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is “0”, a hit display is set in step S711. As a result, the variation display of the symbols in the through gate display section DS is ended in a state where the symbol corresponding to the hit is stopped and displayed. In the subsequent step S712, the flag under support is stored and the support winning flag is erased. Thereafter, in step S713, the setting process of the fixed display time is executed, and the electric wave support support process is ended. In the present embodiment, the determined display time of the through gate display section DS is constant (0.2 sec) regardless of the status, and "100" is set in the bonus timer counter in the setting process of step S707. .

  If the under-supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S701, and the process proceeds to step S714. In step S714, the electronic combination opening and closing process for controlling the opening and closing of the motorized workpiece 86 is executed, and the electronic combination support processing is ended. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Electronic service opening and closing control processing)
In the electronic combination open / close control process, first, at step S801, it is determined whether or not the motorized product drive unit 321 is in the drive state (excitation state). If the motorized product drive unit 321 is driving, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether the product timer counter YT is "0". If the feature timer counter YT is not "0", this electronic combination switching process is ended as it is.

  If the bonus timer counter YT is "0", the process proceeds to step S803. In step S803, a return process is performed to return the movable plate 311 of the motorized workpiece 86 to the retracted position. Specifically, the output of the drive signal to the motorized product drive unit 321 is stopped. After the process of step S803 is executed, the flag under support is erased in the subsequent step S804, and the present electronic gear opening / closing process is ended.

  Returning to the description of step S801, when the motorized product drive unit 321 is not in operation, a negative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S805. In step S805, it is determined whether the bonus timer counter YT is "0". If the feature timer counter YT is not "0", this electronic combination switching process is ended as it is. If the role timer counter YT is "0", in step S806, a process for movement is performed to move the movable plate 311 of the motorized workpiece 86 from the retracted position to the projecting position. Specifically, a drive signal is output to the motorized product drive unit 321. After the process of step S806 is performed, "1200" (corresponding to 2.4 sec) is set to the bonus timer counter YT in the following step S807, and the electronic control unit closing process is ended.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 28 to FIG. 30, the flow of the game when the game ball is continuously fired to the right route in the high probability mode will be illustrated. FIG. 28 is a timing chart illustrating the flow of the game in the high probability mode, and FIGS. 29 and 30 are schematic views showing the flow-down mode of the gaming ball on the right route.

  When the game ball is fired to the right route under the normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode, the game ball fired from the game ball launch mechanism 110 reaches the operation ball entry unit 300 after about 2 seconds. The gaming ball having reached the actuation ball entry unit 300 passes through the through gate 85 disposed at the entrance of the communication passage 301 (see FIG. 29A).

  As shown in FIG. 28, at time tb1 when the game ball passes through gate 85, detection sensor 391f for through gate is turned ON, and according to this, variable display of the pattern in display unit DS for through gate is started Ru. In the example shown in FIG. 28, since the support lottery is won, the symbol corresponding to the winning result is stopped and displayed at the timing of tb2 when a predetermined variation display time (0.3 sec) has elapsed from the timing of tb1. After that, the movable plate 311 is moved from the retracted position to the projecting position at the timing of tb3 when the predetermined determined display time (0.2 sec) has elapsed, and the electrically driven combination 86 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state.

  In the present embodiment, the time required for the motorized role piece 86 to switch from the non-guided state to the guided state is 0.5 sec in response to the game ball passing through the through gate 85, and the through gate 85 The time required for the passing game ball to reach the motorized role item 86 (movable plate 311) is specified to be 0.6 sec. For this reason, at the timing before the game ball B1 which has passed the through gate 85 reaches the electric part 86, the electric part 86 is switched to the guiding state, and the game ball B1 flows out from the opening 308. Instead, it is guided toward the right operation port 84a (see FIG. 29 (b) → FIG. 29 (c)).

  Each time the firing cycle (0.6 sec) elapses from the timing of tb1, the gaming ball continues to reach the operation entry unit 300. The preceding game ball B1 is decelerated in the process of passing through the deceleration area BE, and the interval between the subsequent game ball B2 and the like becomes small (see FIG. 29 (c) → FIG. 29 (d)). Here, as described above, the passage length of the guide passage portion 330 is set such that three game balls can be placed on the movable plate 311. And about the deceleration area BE, it is set so that the period required for a game ball to pass the guidance passage part 330 may be about 3 times the firing cycle of a game ball. Therefore, while the game ball B1 reaches the right operation opening 84a, the following game balls B2 to B3 are placed on the movable plate 311 together with the game ball B1 (see FIG. 29 (e)).

  At the timing of tb6 when the gaming ball B1 flows into the right actuation opening 84a, the detection sensor 391d for the right actuation opening 84a is turned ON, and based on this, fluctuation display of the pattern in the right actuation opening display section DR is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 29F, the following game balls B2 to B4 are placed on the movable plate 311. In addition, the game ball passes through gate 85 at the timing of tb4 and the timing of tb5 even after the timing of tb3. However, since the motorized steering wheel 86 is in operation at these timings, the support based on the passage Lottery is regulated.

  At the timing of tb7 at which a predetermined variation display time (0.3 sec) has elapsed from the timing of tb6, the symbol corresponding to the special removal result is stopped at the right operation opening display portion DR. Thereafter, the finalized display is performed until the predetermined finalized display time (0.2 sec) elapses (until the timing of tb8). The movable part 311 is not guided by the movable plate 311 returning from the projecting position to the retracted position at the timing of tb9 immediately after the finalized display is finished, specifically at the timing of tb9 when the guiding period has elapsed from the timing of tb4. The state is switched to, and the shutter 354 of the variable winning device 82 is moved from the closed position to the open position (see FIG. 30 (g)).

  When the electrically driven part 86 is switched to the non-guided state, the gaming balls B2 to B4 rolling on the movable plate 311 lose support, and flow out from the communication passage 301 (operation entry unit 300) through the opening 308. Do. At this time, since the variable winning device 82 is already in the open state, the game balls that have flowed out will fall toward the big winning opening 353 as they are. Here, the movable plate 311 and the special winning opening 353 (shutter 354) are parallel, and the distance is constant at any position. Therefore, the game balls separated from the movable plate 311 continue to fall while maintaining the side-by-side condition, and will flow into the big winning opening 353 almost simultaneously. The game ball B5 following this also flows into the special winning opening 353 on the basis of the non-guidance state of the motorized role-piece 86 and the open state of the variable winning device 82. In addition, the shortest time required for the game ball fired from the game ball launch mechanism 110 to reach the large winning opening 353 is about 3 sec.

  After the electric character 86 returns to the non-guided state at the timing of tb9, the support lottery based on the passage of the through gate 85 is permitted, and when the gaming ball B6 passes the through gate 85 at the timing of tb10 (FIG. 30) (G) (see FIG. 30H)) The variation display of the pattern on the through gate display section DS is started. When the finalized display of the pattern corresponding to the support result is completed at the timing of tb11, the movable plate 311 moves again to the projecting position, and the electric role part 86 switches from the non-guided state to the guided state (FIG. 30 (h) → figure) 30 (i)).

  At this time, the variable winning device 82 is still maintained in the open state, but the outflow from the opening portion 308 is blocked by the electric role item 86 for the gaming ball B6 which has triggered the support lottery this time, It will be guided toward the right operation opening 84a. That is, the flow-down path to the variable winning device 82 through the communication passage 301 is cut off by the electric workpiece 86.

  Thereafter, at time tb13 when a predetermined opening time (1.2 sec) has elapsed from time tb9, the variable winning device 82 returns to the closed state, and entry into the special winning opening 353 is completely restricted.

  In the pachinko machine 10 shown in the present embodiment, two game states having different modes of increase in holding balls are set, and the combination of these two modes of increase progresses the game in a game state advantageous to the player. It suppresses that it becomes monotonous. Here, with reference to a schematic view of FIG. 31, the flow of the game concerning the ball increase in the pachinko machine 10 will be supplementarily described. FIG. 31 (a) is a schematic view showing an aspect of payout of gaming balls, and FIG. 31 (b) is a schematic view showing a state of increase in holding balls.

  The two game states different in the above-described increase mode depend on which open / close execution mode. As described above, the opening / closing execution mode includes one corresponding to the jackpot result (corresponding to the high frequency winning mode) and the one corresponding to the special out result (corresponding to the low frequency prize mode). In the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, substantially ten ball entry can occur during the round game. Since 15 game balls are paid out by one winning, about 150 game balls are paid out in one round game. And since this round game will be repeated 15 times after an interval period of 2.0 sec, it becomes an opportunity to be able to acquire a large amount of gaming balls at once.

  On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, about 60 game balls are paid out at a time, and the number of rounds for which execution is committed is one round. In addition, it is necessary to pass through gate 85 → support lottery → entry of right operation port 84 a → special out results until the next special out results from the open / close execution mode corresponding to special out results. The time is at least longer than the interval period of the round game (more specifically, it is 3 seconds or more). In the high probability mode, entry to the right operation port 84a is permitted, and it is highly likely to result in an outlier, but even if an extra outlier loop occurs due to the various reasons described above, the overall possession The speed of increase of the ball is lower than the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result.

  That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to temporarily increase the number of balls temporarily by becoming a big hit result, and gradually increase the number of balls by repeatedly becoming a special out result until the next big hit result. You can advance the game while

  When playing a game on the left route under the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode, the holding balls gradually decrease. Here, if it is a big hit result based on entering the lower operation opening 83a, it shifts to the special game state (opening / closing execution mode), and a large amount of gaming balls can be obtained. In other words, the ball turns from increase to decrease.

  In addition, when it is in the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode, it is also possible to shoot the game ball on the right route. The game balls launched to the right route are guided to the right operation port 84a by the electric character 86, and therefore, the ball entry probability is higher than when the game balls are launched to the left route. Under these circumstances, if you choose the right route, you will be able to reduce the number of balls less than if you choose the left route, and you can reduce investment. However, the variation display time for the right operation port 84a is 10 hours, which is extremely long. Therefore, the ball keeps on decreasing.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the current jackpot result is a probability variation big hit result, the special gaming state is transferred to the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability gaming state) corresponding to the high probability mode after the special gaming state ends. . In the high probability gaming state, there is a high possibility of being an out-of-order result (probability of about 2/3) based on entering the ball into the right operation port 84a, and the fluctuation display time and the definite display time are shortened. As a result, the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special deviation result is repeated at short intervals.

  The high probability mode increases the probability of becoming a jackpot result, but the probability is 1/30 and is still lower than the probability of being a special outlier. For this reason, there is a high possibility that a plurality of open / close execution modes corresponding to the special out result will be repeated until the next big hit result. As described above, in the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result, the number of balls is small and it takes a certain period of time to shift to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the next special out result. For this reason, although the increase in balls can be expected even in the high probability mode, the increase speed is low.

  However, as described above, the special outlier result is different from the jackpot result and does not trigger a relegation to the low probability mode. That is, the high probability gaming state is normally continued until the jackpot result. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is an important point of the increase in the ball how much the extra outlier can be repeated until the jackpot result.

  Here, in the high probability mode, if it is intended to suppress investment (the firing of a wasted ball), an action is taken such that the game ball is fired at the timing when the variable winning device 82 switches to the open state. It is assumed. However, in the present embodiment, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, the time during which the variable winning device 82 is maintained in the open state is 1.2 sec at maximum, and the launched gaming ball is the variable winning device. It is shorter than the time it takes to reach 82. Therefore, even if the gaming ball is fired at the timing when the variable winning device 82 is in the open state (specifically, the timing when the final display is made on the right operation opening display unit DR), the launched gaming ball is variable. Before reaching the winning device 82, the variable winning device 82 switches to the closed state. Such a configuration reduces the room for technical intervention and secures the fairness of the game.

  In the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result, the time during which the variable winning device 82 is kept open is 1.2 seconds, which is extremely short. Although shortening the opening time of the variable winning device 82 is advantageous for realizing the speeding up of the game progress, etc., the average number of ball-in-places decreases when the firing cycle of the game balls is taken into account (about 2 In some cases, it may occur when no ball entry occurs. In this case, not being able to enjoy the benefits as expected in the high probability gaming state can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play.

  In this respect, in the present embodiment, as long as the game ball continues to be launched, the game ball following the game ball which has become the transition trigger to the special out result is the variable winning device from the communication passage 301 (opening part 308) It flows into 82 (big winning opening 353). As a result, even though the open / close execution mode is entered, the end of the open / close execution mode is suppressed while the benefits thereof can not be enjoyed. This is a preferable configuration to suppress the decline in gaming desires.

  In addition, the following game balls described above are placed on the movable plate 311 up to three, and the game balls fall simultaneously toward the big winning opening 353. That is, even if compression is performed so as to shorten the time during which the variable winning device 82 is in the open state, it is possible to generate a number of ball entry exceeding the average ball number. In other words, it is possible to prevent the compression of the open time from becoming a cause for losing the benefit. Thereby, even when the opening and closing execution mode is repeated as well as the above-described collateral placement, it is possible to progress the game with good tempo, and it is possible to preferably suppress the extension of the high probability gaming state.

  According to the embodiment detailed above, the following excellent effects can be expected.

  When the game ball launched to the right route passes through gate 85 and wins the support lottery, the movable plate 311 constituting the motorized role item 86 moves from the retracted position (standby position) to the projecting position The motorized roll 86 is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state. As a result, a guide passage portion 330 (corresponding to a “guide passage”) complemented by the communication passage 301 straddling the through gate 85 and the right actuation ball receiving portion 84 appears. As described above, the movement of the gaming ball directed to the right actuating ball entry unit 84 can be suitably changed by making the gaming area PE appear as the guidance passage. By making the passage appear in the game area PE according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  In the gaming machine of the type in which the gaming area PE is formed, keep an eye on the movement of the gaming ball (in particular, the movement of the gaming ball toward the operating ball 83, 84 that triggers the transition to the special gaming state). Is one of the pleasures. Therefore, the game ball moving toward the operation ball entering unit 84 moves in a direction along the front surface of the game board 80a and enters the operation ball entering unit 84, thereby improving the original interest of the game described above. It can contribute.

  It is preferable to cross the guiding direction of the gaming ball and the sliding direction of the movable plate 311 in order to improve the response when switching the guiding state / non-guiding state to the right actuating ball entering portion 84.

  The game ball that has become the move trigger (the trigger for support win) of the movable plate 311 is guided to the right operation ball entry unit 84 as it is. With such a configuration, the following characteristic effects can be exhibited as well as contributing to facilitation of the game progress. That is, when the game ball is fired in a state in which the ball is not sufficiently secured, the previous game ball passes through the through gate and guidance to the right operation ball entry portion is performed. There is a possibility that the ball will break despite it. In this case, it is feared that the benefit of the guide function by the motorized part (movable plate) can not be obtained, and the movement of the movable plate to the projecting position ends in vain. If it is only possible to look back at the movable plate in the projecting position despite the fact that the movable plate is arranged at the projecting position, the event may be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the game ball itself which has passed the through gate 85 and triggered the operation of the movable plate 311 is guided by the movable plate 311 to the right operation ball entering portion 84. The occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game while suppressing the restriction relating to holding balls, and it is possible to preferably suppress the decline in the player's willingness to play until the holding balls disappear.

  Such a function is realized by the variation display time of the pattern triggered by the passage of the through gate 85, the shape of the communication passage 301, and the like, and it is not necessary to closely monitor the movement or the like of the gaming ball. For this reason, it can be suitably avoided that receiving the above effects becomes a factor that complicates the configuration.

  The game ball having passed through gate 85 flows down to the right operation ball entrance 84 through communication passage 301. Here, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, the gaming ball having reached the opening portion 308 flows out of the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308. On the other hand, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position, the outflow of the gaming ball from the opening portion 308 is restricted, and the communication passage 301 is complemented so that the gaming ball is operated to the right. You will be guided to 84. By thus directly connecting the through gate 85 and the right actuating ball 84, it is possible to narrow down the timing at which the gaming ball having passed the through gate 85 reaches the opening 308 and the right actuating ball 84. Can be easily associated with the movement of the movable plate 311.

  In particular, the open portion 308 (the movable plate 311) is disposed at a position closer to the right actuating ball 84 of the through gate 85 and the right actuating ball 84. For this reason, it becomes easy to define the time until the game ball (corresponding game ball) which has passed the through gate 85 and becomes the operation trigger of the movable plate 311 reaches the opening part 308 (the movable plate 311). In addition, the occurrence of the inconvenience that the movement of the movable plate 311 is delayed due to the movement of the gaming ball is preferably suppressed by suppressing the period required for the movement of the movable plate 311 from the establishment of the operation condition to the movable position to move. It can be avoided.

  In the configuration in which the game ball is guided to the right operation ball entry unit 84 by rolling on the movable plate 311, the game ball is in the right operation state even when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position. The possibility of moving toward the ball portion 84 can not be denied. For example, although the occurrence of such ball entry can be suppressed by lengthening the guide passage portion 330, it is feared that the configuration according to the communication passage 301 is enlarged and the restriction relating to the arrangement of the actuating ball entry unit 300 becomes stronger. . In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the gaming ball that has reached the portion (deceleration area BE) where the guide passage portion 330 is formed in the communication passage 301 is decelerated, so it is not a situation to be guided In this case, it is possible to preferably suppress the game ball from entering the right operation ball entry unit 84. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the communication passage 301 and the like due to it while improving the avoidance accuracy of the occurrence of ball entry under the situation where the movable plate 311 is not disposed at the projecting position.

  The movable plate 311 is formed to allow the plurality of gaming balls to be placed on the movable plate 311 in the passage direction. By moving the movable plate 311 to the retracted position in this state, the plurality of gaming balls are collectively ejected from the communication passage 301. Thereby, it is possible to contribute to the realization of a novel game ball distribution mode which has not been available conventionally. In particular, by using the above-described means for decelerating (protrusions 306a and 307a) together, it is possible to change the density of the intervals of the game balls without lengthening the entire length of the movable plate 311. A configuration in which a plurality of game balls are positioned on the movable plate 311 can be suitably realized.

  The shortest time in the case where the movable plate 311 returns from the projecting position to the retracted position and then returns to the projecting position again is configured to have the same length as the firing cycle of the gaming ball. When the movable plate 311 repeats the movement to the retracted position / projected position under the situation where the game ball is continuously fired, the movable plate 311 can be returned to the projected position in accordance with the arrival of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball flowing into the communication passage 301 is prevented from passing through the movable passage 311 and flowing out from the communication passage 301, and the outflow mode of the gaming ball from the communication passage 301 mainly falls from the movable plate 311. can do. This makes it appear as if the movement of the movable plate 311 to the retracted position is a movement for discharging the game ball, and the game ball passes through the movable plate 311 before reaching the opening 308. The relationship between the movement of the movable plate 311 and the movement of the gaming ball can be suitably enhanced.

  In the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) corresponding to the low probability mode, it is difficult to shift to the special gaming state as compared with the normal gaming state (high probability gaming state) corresponding to the high probability mode. In this low probability gaming state, the time from the variable display to the final display of the pattern on the operation port display DR is set to be longer than the firing cycle of the game ball. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the time from the variable display to the final display of the pattern on the operation port display DR is set to be shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball following the game ball that has triggered the transition to the special game state to enter the variable winning device 82.

  With such a configuration, entering the ball to the right operation ball entry unit 84 → transition to the special game state → switching to the open state of the variable winning device 82 → a series of flows of entering the ball to the variable winning device 82 Can be performed smoothly and quickly. In this way, it is possible to suppress the continuation of the game progress in the high probability gaming state, and to contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game by the speedy development. This is a preferable configuration also in clarifying the difference between the low probability gaming state and the game progress and suppressing monotonization of the game.

  In the opening / closing execution mode (special game state) corresponding to the special out result, the time during which the variable winning device 82 is maintained in the open state is 1.2 seconds, and the gaming ball fired by the gaming ball firing mechanism 110 is the variable winning device It is set to be shorter than the time required to reach 82 (approximately 3 seconds). For this reason, it is not in time to perform the game ball firing operation after visually confirming that the variable winning device 82 has been switched to the open state. That is, in order to receive the benefit of the transition to the special game state, it is necessary to fire the game balls continuously. When the game ball fired in this way becomes a dead ball, it becomes a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the generation of the wasted ball mentioned above is preferable by configuring the game ball following the game ball as the transition trigger to the special game state to be able to enter the variable winning device 82. Can be suppressed. From the above reasons, it is possible to contribute to speeding up the game while securing the interests of the player. This is also advantageous for improving the operation rate of the gaming machine.

  Whether or not the ball enters the right operation ball receiving portion 84 depends on the motorized part 86 (the movable plate 311), and the movable plate 311 is positioned above the movable plate 311 under the situation where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the projecting position. The game balls flow into the right operation ball entry unit 84 by rolling. Here, when the movable plate 311 retracts to the retracted position during guidance, entering of the gaming ball being guided by the movable plate 311 into the right actuating ball entering portion 84 is avoided. However, the game ball whose entering into the right actuating ball entering portion 84 is avoided moves away from the movable plate 311 toward the variable winning device 82 disposed below the right actuating ball receiving portion 84 (drops) ). In this manner, the movement of the gaming ball and the movable plate 311 and the variable winning device 82 are achieved by causing the game ball currently being guided to fall down from the movable plate 311 and prompting the ball to enter the variable winning device 82 disposed ahead thereof. Can strengthen the relationship with the movement of By providing interlocking in this manner, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the movement or the like of the gaming ball. In addition, it is suppressed that the action of the gaming ball becomes monotonous by configuring the gaming ball whose entering into the right actuating ball entry unit 84 is avoided by falling from the movable plate 311 as it is directed to the variable winning device 82 as it is. Can contribute to raising the level of attention to games.

  Note that by devising the positional relationship between the variable winning device 82 and the operation ball entry unit 300 (movable plate 311), the expansion of the occupied area of the configuration according to ball entry can be suppressed, and the restriction on the arrangement can be alleviated. . Thereby, the other game components disposed in the game area PE can be made to coexist with various ball entry units.

  When transitioning from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, the game ball on the movable plate 311 (during guidance) falls from the movable plate 311 by moving the movable plate 311 to the retracted position. Since the gaming balls dropped from the movable plate 311 flow directly into the variable winning device 82, it is possible to suppress the generation of wasted balls accompanying the transition to the special gaming state. That is, the movable plate 311 functions as a temporary storage means before the game ball is made to flow into the variable winning device 82. According to such a configuration, it is possible to urge to continue the firing operation of the game balls even at the time of transition to the special game state, and it is possible to contribute to the smooth and quick progression of the game.

  The plurality of gaming balls are collectively (simultaneously) flowed into the variable winning device 82 by the movable plate 311 being retracted from the projecting position to the retracted position under the situation where the plurality of gaming balls are placed on the movable plate 311 . As described above, by configuring the plurality of game balls to flow together, it is possible to make the manner of entering the variable winning device 82 more innovative than ever. Intensifying such visual impact has a technical significance that it has an advantageous effect in improving the player's attention.

  Further, for example, when a period condition (elapse of 1.2 seconds) is set as a condition for returning the variable winning device 82 to the closed state, the special game state can not be sufficiently enjoyed due to the transition to the special gaming state. It can not be denied that the gaming state may end. The occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes remarkable when trying to shorten the open period for the purpose of suppressing the extension of the game. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the plurality of gaming balls dropped from the movable plate 311 collectively flow into the variable winning device 82, whereby a certain number of ball entry numbers can be secured. As a result, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed, and a decrease in the player's willingness to play can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, it can suppress that a dropout of a privilege generate | occur | produces by generating the ball entering gathered immediately after special game state transfer. In addition, since the support function can be enjoyed if the firing of the game ball is continued, it is advantageous for promoting the operation of firing the game ball and for accelerating the progression of the game.

  As described above, even if the fall timing from the movable plate 311 is aligned, the inflow timing to the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 353) is different, and the ball is entered into the variable winning device 82 of the delayed game ball There is a possibility that you can not do it. In this case, it is feared that the attention level improvement effect and the like by novelly entering the ball into the variable winning device 82 can not be exhibited well. Therefore, by setting the upper surface of the movable plate 311 and the big winning opening 353 in parallel and keeping the interval constant, it is possible to suppress the variation in the arrival timing to the big winning opening 353 for the game balls dropped from any position. As a result, it becomes possible for the gaming balls dropped from the movable plate 311 to be collectively made to flow into the variable winning device 82, and it is preferable that an event that inflow is rejected for some gaming balls as described above occurs. It can be suppressed.

  For example, in the case where the game balls on the movable plate are lined back and forth, the game ball on the near side becomes intrusive and it becomes difficult to see the plurality of game balls located on the back side. In this case, it is difficult for the player to visually check the appearance of a plurality of game balls even if they are made to flow into the variable winning device 82 together. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the gaming balls on the movable plate 311 are arranged side by side, so that, for example, one of the preceding gaming ball and the following gaming ball interferes with the other's view Does not affect. Therefore, it becomes easy to confirm the mode of simultaneous fall of a plurality of game balls, and the attention level improvement effect mentioned above can be exhibited suitably.

  In dropping the gaming ball from the upper surface of the movable plate 311 which is inclined downward to the right actuating ball entry portion 84, a moving component directed to the right to the right remains to the gaming ball. Therefore, by extending the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) to the right of the movable plate 311, it is possible to suppress that the gaming ball which has fallen from the movable plate 311 can not reach the variable ball entry portion well. In addition, although it is possible to wipe out the above-mentioned moving component if, for example, a variable stopper or the like that temporarily stops the flow of the game ball on the movable plate is adopted, it is possible to add such a configuration. This can be a factor that complicates the configuration involved. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the above problem can be solved by a simple configuration, and constraints related to arrangement and the like can be suitably alleviated.

  As described above, if it is intended to place a plurality of gaming balls on the movable plate 311, the total length (length in the left-right direction) of the movable plate 311 inevitably becomes long. This can be a factor that increases the restriction on the arrangement of the movable plate 311. In this respect, if the game balls on the movable plate 311 are stalled by using the above-described means for deceleration (protrusions 306a and 307a), compared to the time when the game ball is fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 The distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced. By spacing the game balls from each other by sparse to dense by such a method, it is possible to suppress that the movable plate 311 is unnecessarily enlarged.

  In addition, when the game ball being guided toward the right operation ball entry unit 84 is dropped from the movable plate 311, the game ball is violently moved after flowing into the variable winning device 82 because the moving component directed to the right remains strongly As a result, the smooth discharge of the game balls from the variable winning device 82 is likely to be impaired. Therefore, by reducing the moving component directed to the right by the protruding portions 306a and 307a, the behavior of the gaming ball after falling can be stabilized, and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  If a game ball dropped from the movable plate 311 collides with a game component such as a game nail temporarily preventing movement of the game ball in the process of heading to the variable prize device 82, it takes to reach the variable prize device 82 The period of time is extended, and the possibility of avoiding the inflow to the variable winning device 82 increases. Further, when a plurality of gaming balls are dropped together, it is assumed that entering the variable winning device 82 will not occur when the gaming balls collide due to a change in the trajectory of the gaming balls. Furthermore, the relationship between the movement of the movable plate 311 and the inflow to the variable winning device 82 is weakened. That is, although the presence of game components between the variable winning device 82 and the movable plate 311 is advantageous for realizing diversification of the falling manner of the game balls, the movement from the movable plate 311 to the variable winning device 82 It is a disadvantage to facilitate the game and to advance the game quickly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the area between the variable winning device 82 and the movable plate 311 in the game area PE prevents the game ball from falling from the movable plate 311 to the variable winning device 82 (changes the trajectory) The game ball is a non-arrangement area of the game parts, and the game ball dropped from the movable plate 311 is directed to the variable winning device 82 as it is. As a result, the occurrence of the various inconveniences described above is suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration is realized.

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In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the following configurations may be individually applied to the above embodiment, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the slide movement direction of the movable plate 311 (corresponding to the “movable body”) constituting the motorized winning object 86 is the thickness direction (front and rear direction) of the game board unit 80. According to the operation, the motorized role part 86 is configured to be switched between the guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the right operation opening 84a and the non-guiding state for not guiding. Here, it is sufficient if the moving destination of the game ball guided by the movable plate 311 is changed from the right operation port 84a to the variable winning device 82 by changing the guiding state from the guiding state to the non-guiding state with respect to the motorized part 86. The sliding movement direction of the movable plate 311 is not necessarily limited to the front-rear direction.

  For example, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 32A, the movable plate 311X can be made slidably movable in the guiding direction (guiding direction toward the right operation port 84a or passage direction) by the movable plate 311X. is there. In particular, if the motorized part 86X is switched from the guiding state to the non-guiding state by sliding movement of the movable plate 311X from the downstream side to the upstream side in the guiding direction, the gaming ball placed on the movable plate 311X is movable It is possible to suppress movement toward the right operation port 84a so as to follow the movement of the plate 311X. As a result, it is possible to suppress excessive entry of balls into the right operation port 84 a and to drop the gaming balls on the movable plate 311 X toward the variable winning device 82.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the motorized part is slid by moving the movable plate 311 (corresponding to a "movable body") in a direction intersecting (orthogonal) the arrangement direction of the operation entry unit 300 and the variable winning device 82. Although the configuration is such that the object 86 is switched to the guided state / non-guided state, the operation mode of the movable plate 311 is not limited to this. For example, instead of holding the movable plate 311 so as to slide back and forth, it is possible to hold the movable plate 311 so as to be rotatable along the front surface of the game board unit 80. .

  For example, as shown in a schematic view of FIG. 32B, the movable plate 311Y may be rotatably held with the end on the upstream side of the movable plate 311Y in the communication passage 301 as the base end. When switching from the guiding state to the non-guiding state, the inclination angle of the movable plate 311Y with respect to the horizontal surface is increased so that the variable winning device 82 is positioned on the extension of the movable plate 311Y. By arranging the variable winning device 82 at the end of the movable plate 311Y in the non-guiding state, the gaming ball located on the movable plate 311Y is switched to the variable winning device 82 along with the switching to the non-guiding state. It will move towards. By making the space between the movable plate 311Y and the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 353) as a non-arrangement area of game parts such as the game nail 93 etc, the gaming ball that has flowed out of the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308 has a large winning opening It will be led to 353 smoothly.

  In addition, it is also possible to change the rotation base end of the movable plate 311Y from the end on the downstream side to the end on the upstream side. In the case of adopting such a modification, the movable body is inclined downward to the right from the posture in which the movable body is inclined downward to the left when switching from the guiding state to the non-guiding state It is preferable to change to a posture (a posture inclined to the contrary to the posture to be complemented).

  (3) In the above embodiment, it is a game ball which has flowed into the operation ball entry unit 300 (communication passage 301), and serves as a trigger for moving the movable plate 311 (corresponding to "movable body") from the retracted position to the projecting position The game ball is guided to the right operation port 84a by the movable plate 311, and the guidance to the right operation port 84a is restricted for the game ball (the game ball which is not a trigger) following the game ball which has become the trigger. In this case, the timing at which the game ball passes through the through gate 85 is associated with the operation timing of the movable plate 311.

  Here, a configuration that provides the same function as the holding function related to the operation openings 83a and 84a, specifically, the operation during the variable display / variable display on the through gate display section DS or the operation of the movable plate 311 It is also possible to store and hold the value of the lottery counter (open random number counter C4) related to the through gate when the game ball passes through the through gate 85 in the middle. However, such a configuration is preferable to secure the player's profit, but on the other hand, it becomes difficult to associate the movement of the gaming ball with the operation timing of the movable plate 311 as described above. If it is attempted to limit the number of balls entering the right operation opening 84a while allowing variations in the arrival position of the game ball, etc., the timing at which the game ball is guided becomes excessively severe and the guidance function can not be exhibited well I am concerned. Therefore, when giving the above-mentioned reservation function, it is preferable to use a device such as shifting the firing timing of the gaming ball on the gaming machine side.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the communication passage 301 provided so as to straddle the through gate 85 and the right operation port 84a is devised to be substantially L-shaped (the vertical passage 302 and the horizontal passage 303 The game ball accelerated with the passage of the through gate 85 is decelerated before flowing into the deceleration area BE. As a result, the projecting portions 306a and 307a (corresponding to "decelerating means" or "de-energizing means") provided in the deceleration area BE are protected, and the game ball passed through the through gate 85 (corresponding to "passing portion") Although it has secured the period until it reaches the deceleration zone BE, it is not limited to this. In connection passage 301, the time required for the game ball having passed through gate 85 to reach deceleration area BE (guide passage portion 330 (corresponding to "guide passage")) becomes constant or substantially constant and the subsequent game ball As long as it is configured not to overtake the preceding game ball, the specific shape of the communication passage 301 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the communication passage 301 extends obliquely downward (a configuration in which the above-described function related to the pre-deceleration is omitted).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation display and finalized display of the through gate display section DS are ended at the timing before the gaming ball having passed the through gate 85 reaches the branch position (movable plate 311). . Specifically, the variation in the inflow velocity of gaming balls entering the through gate 85 is suppressed to make the inflow velocity constant, and the passage path through which the gaming balls passed through the through gate 85 is simplified by flowing down and The fluctuation of the flow down speed was suppressed, and the period of the fluctuation display and the definite display was set in consideration of these.

  Here, the specific configuration may be arbitrarily changed as long as the function of guiding the gaming ball that has triggered the variable display to the right operation opening 84 a can be secured. For example, if ball feeding means (for example, a conveyor or a rotor) configured to have a fixed period for carrying gaming balls is provided, it is possible to suppress the dependence on the above-described passage shape. This is advantageous for further reducing the above-mentioned variation, and it is possible to more suitably suppress the excess or deficiency of the guide function to the right operation port 84a.

  For example, in the modification shown in FIG. 33A, a ball feeding mechanism 380Z is provided at a position between the meandering passage 99b and the through gate 85 at the right route (more specifically, the position immediately above the through gate 85). It is done. The ball feeding mechanism 380Z is provided with a function of sending the game balls flowing out of the meandering passage 99b to the through gate 85 at a predetermined speed.

  Specifically, the ball feeding mechanism 380Z has a rotating body 381Z and a drive motor as a drive unit for driving the rotating body 381Z. Specifically, the rotating body 381Z has a substantially disc shape, and the center thereof is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor is constituted by a stepping motor, and is always rotated at a constant speed by the power supplied from the power and emission control device 243. By driving the drive motor in this manner, the rotating body 381Z rotates at a constant speed in the predetermined direction. The rotational speed of the rotating body 381Z is set so that one rotation is approximately 1.2 seconds.

  Recesses 382Z are formed at a plurality of locations (two locations at intervals of 180 ° in the present modification) on the periphery of the rotating body 381Z. Only the game balls having entered the recesses 382Z are guided to the downstream side. That is, regardless of how the movement speed of the game ball is dispersed on the upstream side of the rotating body 381Z (communication passage 301), the moving speed thereof by moving to the through gate 85 side via the rotating body 381Z. Is adjusted to be constant. As a result, the launched game balls will flow into the vertical passage 302 every 0.6 seconds (the same cycle as the firing cycle).

  According to the configuration shown in the present modification, it is possible to more preferably suppress the variation in the inflow velocity and interval of the gaming balls flowing into the communication passage 301. By reducing the variation to be taken into consideration, it becomes easy to make the operation mode of the electrically operated accessory 86 (movable plate 311) and the operation timing of the variable winning device 82 (shutter 354) correspond to the movement of the gaming ball.

  (5) In the above embodiment, although a plurality (three in detail) of game balls are mounted on the upper surface of the movable plate 311, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the game balls mounted on the upper surface of the movable plate 311 It is also possible to configure so that the number of is one. When such a change is to be made, the game balls following the game ball that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode (special game state) among the game balls being fired continuously at a predetermined cycle are movable Preferably, the movable plate 311 is moved from the projecting position to the retracted position at a timing when the movable plate 311 is placed on the plate 311.

  In addition, in order to realize the speeding up of the progression of the game and to suppress the extension of the high probability gaming state, it is possible to substantially increase the number of winning combinations for the variable winning device 82 (the firing cycle 0. It is technically significant that the configuration in which the number of game balls exceeding 6 seconds (two pieces) is placed on the upper surface of the movable plate 311.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the inclination of the movable plate 311 disposed at the projecting position and the inclination of the shutter 354 (more specifically, the shutter 354 disposed at the closed position) constituting the "variable entry ball portion" (to the left) The movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 are configured to be parallel to each other by matching the inclination angles of By making the movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 parallel to each other, the falling distance becomes constant no matter where the gaming ball located on the movable plate 311 falls from the position to the variable winning device 82. In order to do this, the ball entering aspect is made innovative by aligning the timing of flowing into the variable winning device 82 for a plurality of gaming balls, or a technique for shortening the time for flowing a plurality of gaming balls together. It is meaningful.

  However, the positional relationship between the movable plate 311 and the shutter 354 is not limited to this. The inclination of the shutter 354 and the inclination of the movable plate 311 may be different. By intentionally shifting the timing of the falling of the game balls, it is possible to preferably suppress the occurrence of the ball clogging in the variable winning device 82. Preferably, the discharge port of the game ball in the variable winning device 82 is the downstream end in the guide direction, and the timing at which the game ball falls from the movable plate 311 is faster toward the downstream side in the guide direction. It is good to do. Incidentally, in order to intentionally provide the difference in the fall timing as described above, the operation mode of the movable plate 311 is changed to the configuration (see FIG. 32) shown in the modification (1) or the modification (2). It is good to do.

  (7) In the above embodiment, although the object to be provided with the projecting ridges 306a and 307a as the "deceleration means" is the front and rear passage wall surfaces constituting the lateral passage 303, the configuration corresponding to the projecting ridges 306a and 307a It is also possible to change the arrangement object of the movable plate 311 to the movable plate 311. However, in order to secure the decelerating function even when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, it is technically significant that the object to be disposed is not the movable plate 311 but the passage wall surface.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the game balls reaching the movable plate 311 are decelerated to vary the spacing between the game balls sparsely to densely, but the distance in the guidance direction (game machine front view) It is not necessary to decelerate necessarily in order to reduce the size of the game ball, and the structure to urge the game ball to move in the back and forth direction may result in the interval between the game balls in the gaming machine front view being changed sparsely → densely. It is possible.

  In addition, with regard to the configuration for decelerating the gaming ball, the collision of the gaming ball is not essential, and it is also possible to use, for example, a rising slope. In this case, it is preferable to provide a discharge port for discharging game balls, which are not given a sufficient speed to pass the upward inclination, from the guiding passage portion 330.

  (9) In the above embodiment, with respect to the subsequent gaming balls following the gaming ball having entered the right operation opening 84a, the return to the retracted position of the movable plate 311 restricts the inflow to the right operation opening 84a. However, it is not limited to this. The game ball following the game ball entering the right operation opening 84a is also allowed to flow into the right operation opening 84a, and the game is continuously reached to the right operation opening 84a via the movable plate 311 The number of balls may be more than one.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the inflow of gaming balls into the right operation port 84a is always allowed, but an operation port shutter interlocking with the movable plate 311 is disposed, and the operation port shutter is right It is also possible to switch the possibility of entering the ball into the right operation port 84a by opening and closing the operation ball receiving portion 84. Specifically, when the game ball is guided to the right operation port 84a by the movable plate 311, the operation port shutter operates, and the flow of the game ball into the right operation port 84a is permitted. It is also possible.

  (11) In the above embodiment, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result (corresponding to the “second special game card”), a predetermined number of return conditions (end conditions) to the closed state of the variable winning device 82 Two conditions of the passage of a predetermined period (1.2 sec) were set for the ball entering 10). Since the firing cycle of the game ball is 0.6 sec, the condition relating to the period is satisfied before the condition relating to the ball number is substantially satisfied. Here, in the configuration in which a plurality of game balls collectively flow into the variable winning device 82, it is preferable to set the predetermined number smaller than the reference number (two) to enter during the predetermined period (specifically, one) Good). According to the configuration, a so-called over winning occurs when the plurality of gaming balls placed on the movable plate 311 collectively win the variable winning device 82. That is, the above-mentioned over winning may occur when the game ball is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result under the situation where the game balls are continuously fired. Thereby, continuous firing of the game balls can be promoted, which can contribute to speeding up of the game progress and improvement of the operation rate.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 82 is opened only once in the opening / closing execution mode (corresponding to the “second special gaming state”) corresponding to the special out result, but is limited thereto It is not something to be done. For example, the variable winning device 82 may be opened a plurality of times as well as the opening / closing execution mode (corresponding to the “first special game state”) corresponding to the big hit result even in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the special out result.

  Further, the position of the variable winning device 82 does not necessarily have to be directly below the movable plate 311 (the opening portion 308), and may be disposed at a position obliquely downward with respect to the movable plate 311 (the opening portion 308). It is possible. However, even in such a configuration, the game ball may collide in the area between the movable plate 311 (opening portion 308) and the variable winning device 82 as described in the above embodiment. It is preferable that the game balls separated from the movable plate 311 (outflow from the open portion 308) flow directly into the variable winning device 82 while the arrangement of the game parts and the like is avoided.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the progress of the game is accelerated by firing the game ball to the right route under the high probability gaming state. Here, in the situation where the game ball is continuously fired to the right route, if the lottery result based on entering the ball into the right operation opening 84a is usually a result that is off, immediately after the end of the game round Entry of the ball into the right operation port 84a occurs. In other words, there is almost no benefit from the hold function. If a ball entry exceeding the upper limit of the number of reservations occurs, although one winning ball is generated, the right of lottery can not be obtained. Therefore, the hold function can be a factor that gives the player a sense of loss.

  In the configuration in which the progress of the game progress is realized by the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to omit the retention function related to the right operation opening 84a while suppressing the decrease in the digestion speed. As a result, it can be suitably avoided that the presence of the hold function causes the player to feel a loss. In addition, omitting the hold function can contribute to the reduction of the storage capacity and the processing load.

  (14) In the above embodiment, when the open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result is entered, the variable winning device 82 (corresponding to “variable ball entry unit”) is fired at the timing when it is switched from the closed state to the open state. Although the variable winning device 82 is returned to the closed state before the played game ball reaches the variable winning device 82, the present invention is not limited to this. As in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, the variable winning device 82 also at the timing when the game ball fired at the timing when the variable winning device 82 switches from the closed state to the open state reaches the variable winning device 82. It is also possible to make it the structure which can be maintained in an open state.

  (15) In the above embodiment, it is determined by drawing whether or not the game ball is guided to the right operation opening 84a in response to the passage of the electric character 86, but it is not always necessary to carry out such drawing Absent. In other words, when the game ball passes through gate 85, the guidance by motorized prize 86 is performed on the condition that various conditions for executing the guidance (for example, that the motorized prize 86 is not in operation) are satisfied. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that

  In the present embodiment, although the support mode by the electric character 86 is uniform without depending on various game states such as the high probability mode / the low probability mode, the support mode is changed according to the game state. It is also possible.

  (16) In the above embodiment, when the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, the configuration in which the projection from the front surface of the game board unit 80 (game board 80a) is avoided (the amount of projection becomes “0” However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient if at least the guide function to the right operation port 84 a given to the movable plate 311 is invalidated. In other words, if the amount of protrusion is reduced so that the movement of the gaming ball to the right operation opening 84a is restricted or the gaming ball is discharged from the communication passage 301 through the opening portion 308, It does not deny that a part of the movable plate 311 remains protruded from the front surface of the gaming board unit 80 in the closed state.

  However, if a part of the movable plate 311 remains protruded, the possibility that the gaming ball falling toward the opening portion 308 may be hit by the protruding portion and the behavior is disturbed is increased. This can be an obstacle to the smooth discharge of the game balls from the communication passage 301. Therefore, desirably, as shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, in the state where the movable plate 311 is disposed at the retracted position, it is preferable that the protrusion be avoided to prevent the game ball from being caught.

  (17) In the above embodiment, even if the game run based on entering the ball into the right operating port 84a corresponds to the transition result to the opening / closing execution mode, based on entering the ball into the lower operating port 83a. Although it was set as the structure which starts game times, it is not limited to this. For example, when the game time based on entering the ball into the right operation port 84a corresponds to the transition result to the open / close execution mode, the variable display time is not set to the special time (10 hours), for example, high probability mode It is also possible to set the variable display time in the same manner as in FIG. In addition, when the game time based on entering the ball into the right operation port 84a corresponds to the transition result to the opening / closing execution mode, the start of the game cycle based on entering the ball into the lower operation port 83a is the right operation port 84a It may be configured to limit until the game time related to is ended (specifically, until the open / close execution mode ends).

  (18) In the above embodiment, when the finalized display time is set based on entering the right operating port 84a in the high probability mode, the finalized display time is selected from two types. However, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to unify the fixed display time to, for example, the shorter one (0.2 sec). It is preferable to be configured such that an amount such that the finalized display time is shortened is allocated by the opening of the open / close execution mode or the like.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the case where the timing at which the motorized prize 86 switches from the guided state to the non-guided state coincides with the timing at which the variable winning device 82 switches from the closed state to the open state coincides. In fact, slight variations may occur in the passage period of the game balls passing through the guide passage 330 (corresponding to the “guide passage”). In the above embodiment, even when such a variation occurs, guidance is performed so that the variable winning device 82 switches from the closed state to the open state before the electrically driven part 86 switches from the guided state to the non-guided state. The passage time of the passage part 330 and the fluctuation display time and the confirmation display time in the right operation opening display part DR are set.

  However, the game ball dropped from the movable plate 311 constituting the electric role 86 when the electric role 86 is switched from the guiding state to the non-guiding state wins the variable winning device 82 (big winning hole 353) It is sufficient if it can be configured. Taking into consideration that there is a gap to a certain extent between the movable plate 311 and the big winning opening 353 (shutter 354), the gaming ball away from the movable plate 311 passes through the gap and reaches the big winning opening 353 There is a certain amount of time lag in In consideration of such circumstances, the variable winning device 82 may be configured to be switched from the closed state to the open state slightly behind the timing at which the electrically operated part 86 switches from the guided state to the non-guided state. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 33B, the open / close mode of the variable winning device 82 shown in the above embodiment is illustrated by a one-dot chain line, and the open / close mode illustrated in this modification is illustrated by a two-dot chain line.

  (20) In the above embodiment, the lottery mode is configured to shift from the high probability mode to the low probability mode due to the normal jackpot result, but the transition trigger to the normal jackpot result is usually limited to this Absent. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration to shift to the low probability mode when the number of games executed during the high probability mode reaches a preset number. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a falling lottery from the high probability mode is executed separately from a winning lottery such as a jackpot.

  (21) In the above embodiment, the game is ended based on the hold information concerning the lower operation opening 83a while the game play is progressing based on the hold information concerning the right operation opening 84a. When the result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (the jackpot result or the special outlier result), the pattern corresponding to the outlier is usually stopped and displayed (confirmed display) in the right operation opening display unit DR. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the temporary stop pattern may be configured to stop the result normally, that is, the variable display may be temporarily interrupted, and the interrupted variable display may be resumed after the open / close execution mode ends.

  (22) Other types of pachinko machines and the like different from the above embodiment, for example, pachinko machines in which a motorized character opens a predetermined number of times when gaming balls enter a specific area of a special device The present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, pachinko machines equipped with other features, arrange ball machines, ball balls, etc., in which a right is generated and a jackpot is generated.

  A non-ball-ball type game machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts the rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line visible from the display window after the reel is stopped by the passage of a predetermined time, a bonus such as payout of medals is awarded to the player The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

  Furthermore, a pachinko machine and slot machine having a loading device and starting rotation of the reel by operating the start lever after the predetermined number of gaming balls stored in the storage unit are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the embodiment described above will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration illustrated in the parentheses or the like.

  The following feature groups include: "A game machine such as a pachinko machine has a game board on which a game area is formed, and game ball launch means for firing game balls to the game area based on the player's shooting operation. When the game ball fired from the game ball launching means enters the ball entry portion provided in the game area, a bonus such as payout of a predetermined number of game balls is awarded to the player. With regard to the background art (for example, see Patent Document 1), the invention of “In the gaming machine of the type described above, there is still room for improvement in the configuration to improve the attention to the game” is solved. It was made with the task to try.

<Feature A group>
Features A1. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front side,
A starting entry ball (provided with a right operating opening 84a of the right operating entry 84) provided in the game area and having a game ball formed so as to be capable of entering the ball;
Transition determination means (MPU 402 of the main control device 162) that makes a transition determination to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual based on entering the ball into the starting ball entry portion;
A movable position (movable plate 311) capable of sliding to a projecting position projecting from the front surface of the game board and a retracted position where the projecting position is suppressed more than the projecting position;
Driving means (electric combination product driving unit 321) for moving the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position when a predetermined driving condition (for example, winning a support lottery related to the passage of the through gate 85) is satisfied. Equipped
The movable body is formed such that the game ball can roll in a direction crossing the direction of the slide movement on the movable body in a state where the movable body is disposed at the protruding position,
By moving the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position, a guide passage (guide passage portion 330) for guiding the game ball to the starting ball entry portion by the movable body is formed. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, by moving the movable body from the standby position to the projecting position, the gaming ball can roll in the direction along the front surface of the game board, for example, on the movable body. As a result, a guidance passage toward the starting ball entry unit is formed in the game area, and entry into the starting ball entry unit through the guide passage is permitted. The movement of the gaming ball directed to the starting ball entry portion can be suitably changed by making the guide passage following the starting ball entry portion appear in the game area when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied. By making the passage appear in the game area according to the situation, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  In the gaming machine of the type in which the above-described gaming area is formed, it is fun to keep track of the movement of the gaming ball (in particular, the movement of the gaming ball toward the starting ball entry portion that triggers transition to the special gaming state). It becomes one of the Therefore, by configuring the game ball heading for the starting ball entry section to move in the direction along the front of the gaming board and entering the starting ball entry section, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the game's original interest described above.

  It is preferable to cross the guiding direction of the gaming ball and the sliding direction of the movable body in order to improve the response when switching the guiding / non-guiding to the starting ball entry portion.

Feature A2. It is disposed at a position on the upstream side of the starting ball entry portion in the gaming area, and includes a passing portion (through gate 85) through which gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can pass.
The driving means is configured to move the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position based on passage of the game ball through the passing portion.
By disposing the movable body at the projecting position, the gaming ball which has passed the passage portion and becomes an operation trigger of the movable body is guided to the starting ball receiving portion through the guide passage. The gaming machine according to the feature A1.

  According to the feature A2, the movable body moves from the retracted position to the projecting position based on the passage of the gaming ball through the passing portion, thereby forming a guide passage connected to the starting ball entry portion. And the game ball which became the move trigger of the movable body is guided to the starting ball entry part as it is. With such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to facilitation of the game progress.

  In addition, when the game ball is fired in a state in which the ball is not secured sufficiently, the previous game ball passes through the passing portion and guidance to the starting ball entry portion is performed. There is a possibility that the ball will break regardless. In this case, it is feared that the benefits of the guide function by the movable body can not be obtained, and the movement of the movable body to the projecting position ends in vain. If it is only possible to look back at the movable body in the projecting position despite the fact that the movable body is placed in the projecting position, the event may be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this point, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, since the game ball itself which has passed the passage section and becomes the operation trigger of the movable body is guided by the movable body to the starting ball entry section, the occurrence of the above inconvenience is preferably made. It can be suppressed.

Feature A3. It has a ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passing portion and the starting ball entry portion,
The guide passage is configured to form a part of the ball passage in a state in which the movable body is disposed at the projecting position,
The driving means is configured to move the movable body from the retracted position before the game ball, which has triggered the movement of the movable body to the projecting position, reaches a portion where the guide passage is formed in the ball passage. The gaming machine according to feature A2, comprising means for moving to a projecting position.

  According to the feature A4, the game ball (the corresponding game ball) that has passed the passage part and becomes the operation trigger of the movable body (the corresponding game ball) is concerned at the timing after the movable body is disposed at the projecting position and the guide passage is formed. Reach the guiding aisle. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the corresponding gaming ball from flowing out of the ball passage without receiving the benefit of the guidance by the movable body. Thereby, a game can be advanced, suppressing the restriction | limiting which concerns on the holding ball shown to characteristic A2.

Feature A4. It has a ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passing portion and the starting ball entry portion,
The guide passage is configured to form a part of the ball passage in a state in which the movable body is disposed at the projecting position,
The ball passage projects the movable body triggered by the passage of the passage portion during the passage period required for the game ball having passed the passage portion to reach the portion where the guide passage is formed in the ball passage. The gaming machine according to feature A2 or feature A3 is set to be longer than a required period required to move it to the position.

  According to the feature A5, the game ball (the corresponding game ball) that has passed the passage section and became the operation trigger of the movable body is the timing after the movable body is disposed at the projecting position and the guide passage is formed. Reach the guiding aisle. As a result, the effects shown in the features A2 and A3 can be exhibited with a simple configuration.

Feature A5. A passing portion (through gate 85) which is disposed at a position on the upstream side of the starting ball entry portion in the game area and through which the game ball flowing down the game area can pass;
And a ball passage (communication passage 301) provided so as to straddle the passage portion and the starting ball entry portion,
The driving means is configured to move the movable body from the retracted position to the projecting position based on passage of the game ball through the passing portion.
In a portion of the ball passage between the passage portion and the starting ball entry portion, an open portion (open portion 308) is formed to allow the game ball to flow out of the ball passage,
The movable body is characterized in that the outflow of the gaming ball from the opening portion is restricted by forming a part of the ball passage in a state where the movable body is disposed at the projecting position. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A5, the gaming ball having passed through the passing portion flows down to the starting ball receiving portion through the ball passage. Here, when the movable body is disposed at the retracted position, the gaming ball having reached the opening portion flows out of the ball passage through the opening portion. On the other hand, when the movable body is disposed at the projecting position, the outflow of the gaming ball from the opening portion is restricted, and the gaming passage is guided to the starting ball entry portion by complementing the ball passage. Ru. By thus directly passing the passing portion and the starting ball entry portion, it is possible to narrow down the timing at which the gaming ball having passed the passing portion reaches the opening portion and the starting ball entry portion, and movement of the gaming ball and movement of the movable body It becomes easy to give relevance to

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to the feature A5, wherein the opening portion is disposed at a position closer to the starting ball portion among the passage portion and the starting ball portion.

  According to the combination with the feature A5, it becomes easy to define the time until the game ball (the corresponding game ball) which has passed the passage part and becomes the operation trigger of the movable body reaches the opening part. And, by arranging the open part at a position closer to the latter among the passing part and the starting ball entry part, it is suppressed that the period required for the movement of the movable body from the satisfaction of the operating condition to the projecting position is excessively compressed. Thus, the occurrence of inconvenience such as the movement of the movable body being delayed by the movement of the game ball can be suitably avoided.

  Feature A7. The ball passage is characterized in that the portion where the guide passage is formed is provided with a decelerating part (protrusions 306a, 307a) for reducing the game ball moving toward the starting ball entry part. The gaming machine according to feature A5 or feature A6.

  In the configuration in which the gaming ball is guided to the starting ball entry portion by rolling on the movable body, the gaming ball is directed to the starting ball entry portion even when the movable body is disposed at the retracted position. I can not deny the possibility of moving. For example, although it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such ball entry by lengthening the guide passage, it is feared that the configuration related to the starting ball entry portion and the ball passage is enlarged and the restriction on the arrangement is strengthened. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the gaming ball is decelerated at the portion where the guiding passage is formed in the ball passage, and therefore the gaming ball goes to the starting ball receiving portion when it is not a situation to be guided It is possible to preferably suppress the ball entering. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the guide passage and the like due to the improvement of the avoidance accuracy of the occurrence of the ball entering under the situation where the movable body is not disposed at the projecting position.

Feature A8. The game ball emission means (game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls at a predetermined firing cycle based on a shooting operation by a player.
The movable body and the opening portion are formed such that the total length in the guiding direction of the gaming ball in the guiding passage is longer than twice the diameter dimension of the gaming ball,
The movable body is characterized in that the following gaming balls are placed on the movable body in the process of being disposed at the projecting position and guiding the preceding gaming balls to the starting ball entry portion. A game machine described in A5 to A7.

  According to the feature A8, the plurality of gaming balls can be placed on the movable body. By moving the movable body to the retracted position in this state, the plurality of gaming balls are collectively ejected from the guide passage. Thereby, it is possible to contribute to the realization of a novel game ball distribution mode which has not been available conventionally.

  Further, in combination with the feature A7, in particular, even if the total length of the movable body is not lengthened to be dark, the configuration is such that the plurality of gaming balls are positioned on the movable body by changing the density of the spacing of the gaming balls. It can be suitably realized.

Feature A9. The game ball emission means (game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls at a predetermined firing cycle based on a shooting operation by a player.
The shortest period in the case where the movable body returns from the projecting position to the retracted position and then returns to the projecting position again is a period having the same length as the emitting period or a period shorter than the emitting period. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, which is characterized in that

  According to the feature A9, when the movable body repeatedly moves to the retracted position / projected position under the condition that the game ball continues to be launched, the movable body returns to the projected position according to the arrival of the game ball. obtain. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing out of the ball passage through the movable body, and to make the flow mode of the game ball from the flow down path toward the starting ball entry mainly fall from the movable body. . Thereby, the relation between the movement of the movable body and the movement of the game ball can be suitably reinforced.

  Feature A10. The period during which the movable body is maintained at the projecting position is longer than the first required period required for the game ball to pass through the guide passage and shorter than the sum of the first required period and the game ball's firing cycle. The gaming machine according to feature A9, wherein the gaming machine is set so as to be.

  According to the feature A10, it is possible to suppress the excessive occurrence of the ball entering the starting ball entry portion due to the guiding function acting excessively. In addition, since it is possible to discharge the subsequent game ball from the ball passage to the game ball that has entered the starting ball entry part, the one that should be allowed to enter is one that should not enter and not enter. Responsiveness at the time of changing the flow-down destination of can be suitably improved.

  In particular, in combination with the feature A9, the movement of the movable body to the retracted position can be a movement for discharging the gaming ball. That is, when the game ball passes through the movable body before reaching the opening, the relationship between the movement of the game ball and the movement of the movable body can be further suitably reinforced.

Characteristics A11. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 110) which launches game balls at a predetermined launch cycle based on a launch operation by a player;
Special information acquiring means (function of executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on entering the ball into the starting ball entry part;
The transition determination means is configured to determine whether the special information (hold information) acquired by the special information acquisition means corresponds to the transition to the special game state,
Design display means (display section DR for operation opening of main display section D) for variably displaying the design;
Game times control means (a function for executing the game times control process by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) to variably display the pattern according to the judgment result by the transition judgment means and to display the picture corresponding to the judgment result ,
The game machine further comprises a variable ball entry unit (variable winning device 82) that switches from the first state to the second state where entering the game ball is easier than the first state by shifting to the special game state,
The first normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) and the first normal gaming state as a gaming state in which transition determination to the special gaming state is performed by the transition determination means based on entering the ball into the starting ball entry portion Having a second normal gaming state (high probability gaming state) that is likely to result in the transition to the special gaming state,
The game time control means is longer in the period from the start of variable display of the pattern in the first normal gaming state to the time when the finalized display is performed than in the firing cycle and in the second normal gaming state Any one of the features A1 to A10, characterized in that it has means for setting the period from the start of variable display of the pattern to the final display to be shorter than the firing cycle. The gaming machine described in.

  According to the feature A11, in the first normal gaming state, it is difficult to shift to the special gaming state as compared to the second normal gaming state (the variable ball entry portion is unlikely to be in the second state). In the first normal gaming state, the period from the variable display to the finalized display is set to be longer than the firing cycle of the game balls. On the other hand, in the second normal gaming state, it is easy to shift to the special gaming state (the variable ball entry part tends to be in the second state). In the second normal gaming state, the period from the variable display to the fixed display is set to be shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. For this reason, it is easy for the game ball following the game ball which became the transition trigger to the special game state to enter the variable ball entry unit.

  With such a configuration, entering the ball into the starting ball entry → transition to the special game state → switching the variable ball entry to the second state → a series of flows of ball entry into the variable ball entry It can be done smoothly and quickly. In this way, it is possible to suppress the continuation of the game progress in the second normal game state, and to contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game by speedy development.

  Note that, for example, “a period until the variable insertion ball portion is in the first state triggered by entering the firing period and the ball entering the starting entry ball portion and a period during which the firing period is the same or shorter than the firing period” Should be configured to

  Feature A12. The game ball, which triggered the movement of the movable body to the projecting position, is moved to the projecting position so as to guide the game ball to the starting ball entry portion, and the movable body located at the projecting position is A game machine according to the feature A11, characterized in that it comprises means for returning to the retracted position so that the arrival of the subsequent game ball to the starting ball unit is restricted to the game ball that has triggered the game. .

  With respect to the game ball that has triggered the transition to the special game state, the game balls following the game ball depart from the flow-down path directed to the starting ball entry part and go to the variable entry ball part. Thus, the effect shown in the feature A11 can be suitably exhibited by promoting entry of the subsequent game ball into the variable ball entry part.

  Feature A13. A period (about 3 sec) required for the game ball fired by the game ball launching means to reach the variable ball entry portion during a period (for example 1.2 sec) in which the variable ball segment is maintained in the second state A game machine according to feature A11 or feature A12, comprising setting means set so as to be shorter than b.

  According to the feature A13, even if the game ball is released after visually confirming that the variable ball entry portion has been switched to the second state, it is not in time. That is, in order to receive the benefit of the transition to the special game state, it is necessary to fire the game balls continuously. When the game ball fired in this way becomes a dead ball, it becomes a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. In this respect, according to the combination with the feature A11 and the like, the above-described wasted ball is configured by allowing the game ball following the game ball to be the transition trigger to the special game state to enter the variable ball entry portion. Can be suitably suppressed. From the above reasons, it is possible to contribute to speeding up the game while securing the interests of the player. This is also advantageous for improving the operation rate of the gaming machine.

Feature A14. It has a payout means (payout device 224) for paying out gaming balls based on the entering of the variable ball entry unit,
A second special game in which a period during which the variable ball entry portion is maintained in the second state is shorter than the first special game state (opening / closing execution mode for big hit results) and the first special game state as the special game state And a state (open / close execution mode corresponding to the special out result) is provided.
The game time control means is
When transitioning to the first special gaming state under the second normal gaming state, the variable display of the symbol is started in the second normal gaming state until the finalized display is performed. Means for setting the period of time to be longer than the firing cycle,
When transitioning to the second special gaming state under the second normal gaming state, the variable display of the symbol is started in the second normal gaming state until the finalized display is performed. A game machine according to any one of features A11 to A13, characterized in that the period of time is set to be shorter than the firing cycle.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, in the second normal gaming state where it is easy to shift to the special gaming state, the symbol is displayed when the second special gaming state is set such that the number of gaming balls paid out is relatively small. Is set to be shorter than the emission period. Thereby, entering the ball into the starting ball entry part → finalized display of the pattern corresponding to the transition result → transition to the second special game state → quick operation flow of the variable ball entry part (flow of state transition) Can. This prevents the game progress from being extended. On the other hand, in the case of the first special gaming state in which the number of game balls to be paid out is relatively large, the flow of state transition can be stabilized by securing a certain period. Thereby, while enjoying the transition to the second special game state (for example, while immersed in a sense of superiority) is secured. From the above reasons, it is possible to enhance the sharpness of the game flow and the game flow, and contribute to the suppression of monotonization of the game.

Feature A15. The variable ball entry unit is located below the movable body,
The area between the variable ball entry unit and the movable body in the game area is a non-arrangement area of game components that prevents the game ball from falling from the movable body to the variable ball entry unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A14.

  According to the feature A15, with regard to the game ball removed from the guidance target to the starting ball entry portion by the movable body, the movable body falls toward the variable ball entry portion by returning from the projecting position to the retracted position. It becomes. That is, the movable body functions as a guiding means for guiding the game ball to the variable ball entry unit which is more advantageous to the player than the starting ball entry unit. If the game balls that have not been guided to the starting ball storage unit are made to flow directly into the variable ball storage unit, it is possible to preferably suppress the decrease in the existing value of the game balls out of the guidance target.

  In addition, by applying the configuration shown in the present feature to the feature A14 and the like, it is possible to speed up the switching of the second normal gaming state → the second special gaming state → the normal gaming state while securing entry to the variable ball entry unit.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front side,
A starting entry ball (provided with a right operating opening 84a of the right operating entry 84) provided in the game area and having a game ball formed so as to be capable of entering the ball;
Special information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, suspension information) based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual (judgment determination by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) Function to execute processing),
A game state transition means (in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) which causes the game state to transition to the special game state based on the determination result by the transition judgment means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special game state Function to execute the game state transition process),
A variable ball entry unit (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to a first state (closed state) and a second state (opened state) in which ball entry is easier than in the first state;
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state (a function of executing the opening and closing process by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
A movable body (movable plate 311) which can be switched to a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a non-guiding state for not performing the guiding;
When the predetermined drive condition is satisfied, the movable body is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state, and the movable body is maintained in the guided state for a predetermined period (for example, 2.4 sec). Control means (the function of executing support processing by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162).
The movable body is formed so that the game ball can roll on the movable body, at least in the guiding state.
By switching the movable body from the guided state to the non-guided state, the gaming ball guided to the starting ball entry portion by the movable body is configured to move to the variable ball entry portion A game machine characterized by

  According to the feature B1, when the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the starting ball entry part and the special information acquired based on the entering ball is a transition result, the normal gaming state changes to the special gaming state Transition. In the special gaming state, by switching the variable ball entry unit to the second state, entry into the variable ball entry unit is permitted.

  It is dependent on the movable body whether or not to enter the ball into the starting ball portion, and in a situation where the movable body is in the guiding state, the game ball starts the ball portion by rolling on the movable body. Flow into Here, when the movable body is switched to the non-guiding state during guidance, entering of the ball into the starting ball entry part is avoided. However, the gaming ball whose entry into the starting entry section is avoided moves away from the movable body and moves (drops) toward the variable entry section disposed below the starting entry section. In this way, the movement of the game ball and the movement of the movable body and the variable ball entry portion are achieved by intentionally dropping the game ball under guidance from the movable body and urging the ball to enter the variable ball nest portion disposed at the tip of the ball. Can strengthen the relationship with By providing interlocking in this manner, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the movement or the like of the gaming ball. In addition, it is suppressed that the action of the gaming ball becomes monotonous by configuring the gaming ball whose entry into the starting ball entry portion is avoided by falling from the movable body as it is directed to the variable ball entry portion as it is. It can contribute to the improvement of the level of attention.

Feature B2. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front side,
A starting entry ball (provided with a right operating opening 84a of the right operating entry 84) provided in the game area and having a game ball formed so as to be capable of entering the ball;
Special information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, suspension information) based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual (judgment determination by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) Function to execute processing),
A game state transition means (in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) which causes the game state to transition to the special game state based on the determination result by the transition judgment means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special game state Function to execute the game state transition process),
In the first state (closed state) and in the second state (opened state) in which ball entry is easier than in the first state so as to be positioned below the starting ball entering portion A switchable variable ball entry unit (variable winning device 82);
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state (a function of executing the opening and closing process by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
A movable body (movable plate 311) which can be switched to a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a non-guiding state for not performing the guiding;
Control means configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state when a predetermined drive condition is satisfied, and to maintain the movable body in the guided state for a predetermined period of time And a function of executing support processing by the MPU 402 of the control device 162,
The movable body is formed so that the game ball can roll on the movable body, at least in the guiding state.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the movable body is switched from the guiding state to the non-guiding state, a gaming ball under guidance is dropped toward the variable ball entry portion.

  According to the feature B2, when the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the starting ball entry portion and the special information acquired based on the entering ball is the transition result, the normal gaming state changes to the special gaming state Transition. In the special gaming state, by switching the variable ball entry unit to the second state, entry into the variable ball entry unit is permitted.

  It is dependent on the movable body whether or not to enter the ball into the starting ball portion, and in a situation where the movable body is in the guiding state, the game ball starts the ball portion by rolling on the movable body. Flow into Here, when the movable body is switched to the non-guiding state during guidance, entering of the ball into the starting ball entry part is avoided. However, the game ball in which entering the ball into the starting ball portion is avoided is separated from the movable body so that the game ball is positioned below the starting ball portion, and the variable ball portions installed parallel to the starting ball portion Move (fall) towards In this way, the movement of the game ball and the movement of the movable body and the variable ball entry portion are made by dropping the game ball under guidance from the movable body and urging the ball to enter into the variable ball entry portion disposed ahead of it. Can strengthen the relationship between By providing interlocking in this manner, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the movement or the like of the gaming ball.

  Further, by devising the positional relationship between the variable ball entry part, the start ball entry part and the movable body, the expansion of the occupied area of the configuration according to the ball entry can be suppressed, and the restriction relating to the arrangement can be alleviated. Thereby, coexistence with other game components arranged in the game area can be suitably realized.

  Feature B3. When the variable ball entry unit switches to the second state based on the game ball guided to the start entry ball unit by the movable body entering the start entry ball unit, the second state is entered. A game ball following the game ball triggered by the switching of the game ball, and the game ball located on the movable body flows into the variable ball entry portion by switching the movable body to the non-guided state The game machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, characterized in that it is configured.

  According to the feature B3, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, the game ball on the movable body (during guidance) falls from the movable body by switching the movable body to the non-guidance state. The game ball dropped from the movable body directly flows into the variable ball entry unit, so that it is possible to suppress the generation of wasted balls accompanying the transition to the special game state. That is, the movable body functions as a temporary storage means before the game ball is introduced into the variable ball entry unit. According to such a configuration, it is possible to urge to continue the firing operation of the game balls even at the time of transition to the special game state, and it is possible to contribute to the smooth and quick progression of the game.

  Note that the variable ball entry unit switches to the second state based on the fact that the game ball guided to the start entry ball unit by the movable body enters the start entry ball unit according to the configuration shown in the present feature. The feature B3 is characterized in that the switching timing in the case is the timing before the gaming ball which has fallen from the movable body by the switching to the non-guiding state reaches the variable ball entry portion. In the case of shifting to the special game state based on entering the ball into the start-up ball part, the variable ball-in part is switched according to the non-guidance state of the movable body. The gaming machine according to the feature B3, characterized in that the variable ball entering portion is in the second state so as to be in the second state or prior to switching to the non-guiding state. It is also possible to

Feature B4. The movable body is formed to allow a plurality of game balls to be placed on the movable body under the condition of being in the guidance state,
The plurality of gaming balls are configured to fall together from the movable body when the movable body is in the non-guiding state, the feature being described in any one of the features B1 to B3. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B4, the plurality of gaming balls are collectively (simultaneously) variable entering balls by switching the movable body from the guiding state to the non-guiding state under the situation where the plurality of gaming balls are placed on the movable body It flows into the department. As described above, the configuration in which a plurality of game balls are collectively flowed in can make the ball entering into the variable ball entry part more innovative than ever. Intensifying such visual impact has a technical significance that it has an advantageous effect in improving the player's attention.

  In addition, for example, when a period condition is set as a return condition to the first state of the variable ball entry unit, the special gaming state is not completed because the benefits from the transition to the special gaming state can not be sufficiently enjoyed. There is no denying the possibility of The occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes remarkable when trying to shorten the period in the second state for the purpose of suppressing the extension of the game. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, a plurality of game balls dropped from the movable body collectively flow into the variable ball entry portion, whereby it is possible to secure a certain number of ball entry numbers. As a result, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed, and a decrease in the player's willingness to play can be suitably suppressed.

  In particular, in combination with the feature B3, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the dropout of the benefit by generating the ball entry gathered immediately after the transition to the special game state. In addition, since the support function can be enjoyed if the firing of the game ball is continued, it is possible to accelerate the continuation of the game ball firing operation and contribute to the speeding up of the game progress.

  It should be noted that, for example, the game ball dropped from the movable body flows into the variable ball entry part at a stretch by adopting the configuration that “the variable ball entry part is formed such that the width is longer than the width of the movable body”. Functions can be suitably exhibited.

  Feature B5. The gaming machine according to feature B4, wherein the upper surface of the movable body is disposed in parallel with the entrance portion (large winning opening 353) of the variable entry ball portion.

  Even if the fall start timings are aligned as shown in the feature B4, since the inflow timing is different, it is impossible to enter the delayed game ball into the variable ball entry portion. In this case, it is feared that the attention level improvement effect and the like by novelly entering the ball entry mode into the variable ball entry part will not be exhibited well. Therefore, by making the upper surface of the movable body and the entrance portion of the variable ball entry portion parallel to make the interval constant, variation in arrival timing to the variable ball entry portion (entrance portion) even for gaming balls dropped from any position Can be reduced. As a result, it becomes possible to collect game balls dropped from the movable body together and to flow into the variable ball entry unit, and as described above, it is preferable to prevent the occurrence of an event such as inflow being rejected for some game balls. it can.

  Feature B6. The movable body is configured to be switched from the guided state to the non-guided state by moving in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the movable entry portion is juxtaposed with the variable entering ball portion. Feature B4 or Feature B5 The gaming machine described in.

  By moving the movable body in a direction intersecting the direction in which the variable ball entry portion is arranged (for example, the guide direction), the drop timings of the plurality of gaming balls can be made uniform by a simple configuration.

  Note that “the movable body is slidably held at a projecting position where the movable body protrudes from the front surface of the game board and a retracted position where the projecting position is suppressed more than the projecting position. It is configured to be in the guiding state by being disposed in the rear, and to be in the non-guiding state by being disposed in the retracted position, and the gaming ball located on the movable body is directed to the starting ball entry portion It is possible to set it as the game machine according to the feature B4 or the feature B5, which is configured to move in a lined state.

Feature B7. The movable body is disposed side by side with the starting ball entry portion, and the upper surface of the movable body is formed to be inclined downward toward the starting ball entry portion,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B4 to B6, wherein the gaming ball positioned on the movable body is configured to move in a state of being aligned toward the starting ball entry portion. .

  For example, when the game balls on the movable body are lined back and forth, the game ball on the near side becomes intrusive and it becomes difficult to be seen about what is located in the back side among a plurality of game balls. In this case, it is difficult for the player to visually check the appearance of a plurality of game balls, even if they are made to flow into the variable ball entry unit. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, it is easy to confirm the state of simultaneous falling of a plurality of gaming balls, and the above-described attention level improvement effect can be suitably exhibited.

  Feature B8. The variable entering ball portion is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the downstream end in the guiding direction to the start entering ball portion by the movable body is located downstream of the movable body in the guiding direction The gaming machine according to feature B7, characterized in that

  As shown in the feature B7, when the game ball is dropped from the upper surface of the movable body inclined downward, a movement component directed to the starting ball entry part remains to the game ball not a little. Therefore, by extending the variable ball entry portion to the downstream side, it is possible to suppress that the gaming ball which has fallen from the movable body can not reach the variable ball entry portion properly. In addition, although it is possible to wipe out the above-mentioned moving component if, for example, a variable stopper or the like that temporarily stops the flow of the game ball on the movable body is adopted, it is possible to add such a configuration. This can be a factor that complicates the configuration involved. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the above-mentioned problem can be solved by a simple configuration, and constraints relating to arrangement and the like can be suitably alleviated.

Feature B9. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 110) which launches game balls at a predetermined launch cycle based on a launch operation by a player;
And energy reducing means (protrusions 306a and 307a) for reducing the game ball guided to the starting ball receiving portion by the movable body.
The movable body is configured such that a plurality of gaming balls are placed on the movable body by reducing the distance between the preceding gaming ball and the subsequent gaming ball to the gaming ball by the energy-reducing means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B8, which is characterized in that:

  If a plurality of gaming balls are to be placed on the movable body as shown in the feature B4, etc., the total length of the movable body inevitably becomes long. This can be a factor that intensifies the restriction on the arrangement of the movable body. Here, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the movement speed of the gaming ball on the movable body is lowered by the action of the energy reducing means. Thereby, the distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced as compared with the time of being fired from the game ball launching means. By separating the game balls from each other by sparse to dense by such a method, it is possible to suppress that the movable body is unnecessarily enlarged. This is a preferable configuration in order to promote the application of the configuration shown in the feature B4 and the like.

  In addition, when the game ball being guided to the starting ball storage unit is dropped from the movable body, the moving component directed to the starting ball storage unit remains strong, so that the game ball runs wild after flowing into the variable ball storage unit, etc. As a result, there is a high possibility that the smooth discharge of game balls from the variable ball entry unit may be impaired. Therefore, by reducing the moving component directed to the starting ball entry portion by the energy reducing means, the behavior of the gaming ball after falling can be stabilized and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  Feature B10. The area between the variable ball entry unit and the movable body in the game area is a non-arrangement area of game components that prevents the game ball from falling from the movable body to the variable ball entry unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8.

  The game ball which has fallen from the movable body will be directed to the variable ball entry unit. If it collides with a game component such as a game nail that prevents movement of the game ball, the time required to reach the variable ball storage unit may be extended, and the flow into the variable ball storage unit may be avoided. Becomes higher. Further, when a plurality of gaming balls are dropped together, it is assumed that entering the variable ball entry part will not occur when the gaming balls collide due to a change in the trajectory of the gaming balls. Furthermore, the relationship between the movement of the movable body and the inflow to the variable ball entering portion weakens. That is, although it is advantageous to realize the diversification of the falling manner of the game ball that the game parts exist between the variable ball entering unit and the movable body, the movement from the movable body to the variable ball entering unit is smoothed. It is a disadvantage to make the game progress quickly. Therefore, in the case where the technical idea shown in the feature B1 etc. is applied, the gaming ball that has fallen from the movable body is directly taken to the variable ball entry part by using the technical idea shown in the present feature in combination. Good. As a result, it is possible to realize a practically preferable configuration while suppressing the occurrence of the various problems described above.

Feature B11. The variable ball entry unit is
An entrance portion (large winning opening 353) opened to the movable body side and through which the game ball can pass;
An opening / closing member (shutter 354) movable to a position covering the inlet portion and a position opening the inlet portion;
The distance between the opening and closing body and the movable body is configured to be larger than the diameter of the gaming ball, and the gaming ball is configured to be able to roll on the opening and closing body. The gaming machine according to any one of B1 to B10.

  According to the feature B11, when the gaming ball dropped from the movable body does not flow into the variable ball entry portion (inlet portion), the ball is rolled on the opening / closing member that constitutes the variable ball entry portion to enter the variable ball Leave the department. According to the configuration, it is possible to guide the game ball which has bypassed both the starting ball entry part and the variable ball entry part to other ball entry parts and the like, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in feeling of expectation to the game ball. If such a function is exhibited by a device such as the gap between the movable body and the opening / closing body or the shape of the opening / closing body, the expansion of the occupied area of the variable ball entry portion and the accompanying configuration can be suppressed. It is possible to preferably realize coexistence with other game components and the like in the game area which is the set area.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the above-mentioned feature B group may be applied to the feature A group, or a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature B group may be combined and applied to the feature A group . Similarly, a plurality of technical ideas shown in the feature A group may be combined and applied to the feature B group. It is also possible to extract a part of the configuration shown in each feature and apply it to other features.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front side,
A starting entry ball (provided with a right operating opening 84a of the right operating entry 84) provided in the game area and having a game ball formed so as to be capable of entering the ball;
Special information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, suspension information) based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual (judgment determination by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) Function to execute processing),
A game state transition means (in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) which causes the game state to transition to the special game state based on the determination result by the transition judgment means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special game state Function to execute the game state transition process),
A variable ball entry unit (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to a first state and a second state in which entering the ball is easier than the first state;
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state (a function of executing the opening and closing process by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
A movable body (movable plate 311) which can be switched to a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a non-guiding state for not performing the guiding;
Control means configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state when a predetermined drive condition is satisfied, and maintain the movable body in the non-guided state over a predetermined period And a function of executing support processing by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162,
The movable body is formed so that a plurality of game balls can roll on the movable body, at least when in the guiding state.
In the special gaming state, by switching the movable body from the guiding state to the non-guiding state, a means for collectively introducing a plurality of gaming balls in guidance to the variable ball entry portion is provided. A game machine characterized by having.

  According to the feature C1, when the movable body switches from the guiding state to the non-guiding state under the situation where the plurality of gaming balls are on the movable body, the plurality of gaming balls collectively flow into the variable ball entry portion Do. As described above, the configuration in which a plurality of game balls are collectively flowed in can make the ball entering into the variable ball entry part more innovative than ever. Intensifying such visual impact has a technical significance that it has an advantageous effect in improving the player's attention.

  In addition, for example, when a period condition is set as a return condition to the first state of the variable ball entry unit, the special gaming state is not completed because the benefits from the transition to the special gaming state can not be sufficiently enjoyed. There is no denying the possibility of The occurrence of such an event can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play. This kind of inconvenience becomes remarkable when trying to shorten the period in the second state for the purpose of suppressing the extension of the game. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, a plurality of game balls dropped from the movable body collectively flow into the variable ball entry portion, whereby it is possible to secure a certain number of ball entry numbers. As a result, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed, and a decrease in the player's willingness to play can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, since the support function by the movable body can be enjoyed if the firing of the gaming ball is continued, the continuation of the firing operation of the gaming ball can be promoted to contribute to the acceleration of the game progress.

Feature C2. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed on the front side,
A starting entry ball (provided with a right operating opening 84a of the right operating entry 84) provided in the game area and having a game ball formed so as to be capable of entering the ball;
Special information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (for example, suspension information) based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual (judgment determination by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) Function to execute processing),
A game state transition means (in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) which causes the game state to transition to the special game state based on the determination result by the transition judgment means being the transition result corresponding to the transition to the special game state Function to execute the game state transition process),
A variable ball entry unit (variable winning device 82) that can be switched to a first state and a second state in which entering the ball is easier than the first state;
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state (a function of executing the opening and closing process by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
A movable body (movable plate 311) which can be switched to a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a non-guiding state for not performing the guiding;
Control means configured to switch the movable body from the non-guided state to the guided state when a predetermined drive condition is satisfied, and maintain the movable body in the non-guided state over a predetermined period And a function of executing support processing by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162,
The movable body is formed so that the game ball can roll on the movable body, at least in the guiding state.
In the special game state, the movable ball is switched from the guided state to the non-guided state, whereby the game ball positioned on the movable body is in the second state. A game machine characterized in that it is configured to flow into a unit.

  According to the feature C2, when the movable body switches from the guided state to the non-guided state under the situation where the gaming ball is placed on the movable body, the gaming ball flows into the variable ball entry portion. As described above, according to the configuration in which the inflow destination of the gaming ball is changed from the starting ball entry portion to the variable ball entry portion by switching the movable body to the non-guiding state, There can be no novelty.

Feature C3. The movable body is disposed side by side with the starting ball entry portion, and a plurality of the movable bodies are inclined under the condition that the upper surface of the movable body is inclined downward toward the starting ball entry portion and in the guiding state. It is formed to allow the game ball of
The game balls located on the movable body move in a line toward the starting ball entry portion, and the plurality of game balls fall together from the movable body by the movable body being in the non-guided state. The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or the feature C2, which is configured to:

  According to the feature C3, when the movable body switches from the guiding state to the non-guiding state under the situation where the plurality of gaming balls are on the movable body, the plurality of gaming balls collectively fall from the movable body, It will flow into the variable ball entry section. That is, it goes to the variable ball entry unit in a state where the previous / following positional relationship has been wiped. As described above, the configuration in which a plurality of game balls are collectively flowed in can make the ball entering into the variable ball entry part more innovative than ever. Intensifying such visual impact has a technical significance that it has an advantageous effect in improving the player's attention.

  Further, for example, when the game balls on the movable body are lined back and forth, the game ball on the near side becomes intrusive and it becomes difficult to see the plurality of game balls located on the back side. In this case, it is difficult for the player to visually check the appearance of a plurality of game balls, even if they are made to flow into the variable ball entry unit. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, it is easy to confirm the state of simultaneous falling of a plurality of gaming balls, and the above-described attention level improvement effect can be suitably exhibited.

Feature C4. It comprises a pressure reducing means (protrusions 306a, 307a) for reducing the weight of the game ball that has reached the movable body,
The movable body is configured such that a plurality of gaming balls are placed on the movable body by reducing the distance between the preceding gaming ball and the subsequent gaming ball to the gaming ball by the energy-reducing means. A game machine according to any one of features C1 to C3 characterized in that:

  If a plurality of game balls are to be placed on the movable body, the total length of the movable body inevitably becomes long. This can be a factor that intensifies the restriction on the arrangement of the movable body. Here, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the movement speed of the gaming ball on the movable body is lowered by the action of the energy reducing means. Thereby, the distance between the preceding game ball and the subsequent game ball can be suitably reduced as compared with the time of being fired from the game ball launching means. By separating the game balls from each other by sparse to dense by such a method, it is possible to suppress that the movable body is unnecessarily enlarged.

  Also, for example, when the gaming ball being guided toward the starting ball entry portion is dropped from the movable body, the moving component toward the starting ball entry portion remains strong, and after flowing into the variable ball entry portion, the game ball As a result, the possibility of the smooth discharge of the game ball from the variable ball entry portion being impaired is increased. Therefore, by reducing the moving component directed to the starting ball entry portion by the energy reducing means, the behavior of the gaming ball after falling can be stabilized and the discharge function can be suitably secured.

  Any one of the technical ideas shown in the above-mentioned feature C group may be applied to the feature A group or the feature B group, or a plurality of the technical ideas shown in the feature C group may be combined to make the feature A group or the feature You may apply to B group.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (game ball emission handle 41) operated by the player, game ball emission means (game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and the emitted A ball passage (guide passage 103 of induction rail 100, etc.) for guiding game balls to a predetermined game area (playing region PE), and each game component (nail, etc.) disposed in the game region are provided. A gaming machine that provides a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passage portion (general winning opening 81 or the like) among them.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: A variable display means is provided to display symbols in the final stop mode after variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols, and the variation of symbols starts due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop or by the lapse of a predetermined time, the special stop game advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a status (a bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type gaming machine: A variable display means is provided for variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbol row at the final stop, and the variation of symbols is started and stopped due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means for the game or by the elapse of a predetermined time, the special gaming state (bonus advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device for generating a game, etc., and further providing a ball saucer to take in game balls from the ball saucer, and a payout device for paying out gaming balls to the ball saucer; A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when a game ball is inserted.

  10: Pachinko machine as a game machine, 41: game ball firing handle as an operation means, 80: game board unit, 80a: game board, 82: variable winning device as a variable ball entry unit, 83: lower operation ball slot unit , 83a: lower operating port, 84: right operating ball forming part constituting starting ball receiving section, 84a: right operating port, 85: through gate as passing part, 86: motorized part, 87: main display unit, 93 ... Game nails as game parts, 110 ... game ball launch mechanism as game ball launch means, 162 ... main control device, 224 ... payout device as payout means, 253 ... symbol display device, 300 ... operation entry unit, 301 ... communication passage as a ball passage, 302 ... longitudinal passage, 303 ... horizontal passage, 306a ... front ridge forming a reduction means, 307a ... rear ridge forming a reduction means, 308 ... opening part, 311 ... OK Movable plate as body, 330: guide passage as guide passage, 353: large winning opening as entrance, 354: shutter as opening / closing body, BE: deceleration area, DL: display for lower operation opening, DR: ... Right operation opening display unit, DS: through gate display unit, PE: game area.

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area is formed,
A starting ball storage portion provided in the game area and having a game ball formed to be capable of entering a ball,
Special information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the start-up ball storage unit;
Transition determining means for determining whether the special information acquired by the special information acquiring means corresponds to transition to a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than usual;
Gaming state transition means for transitioning a gaming state to the special gaming state based on the determination result by the transition judging means being a transition result corresponding to the transition to the special gaming state;
A variable ball entry unit that has an opening that is open upward and through which game balls can pass, and that can be switched to a first state and a second state in which ball entry to the opening is easier than the first state;
Switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit from the first state to the second state when shifting to the special game state;
A guiding state for guiding the game ball to the starting ball receiving portion and a movable body that can be switched to a non-guiding state in which the guiding is not performed;
A passage portion provided in the game area, through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass;
The movable body is switched from the non-guided state to the guided state based on the passage of the game ball through the passing portion, and the movable body is maintained in the guided state for a predetermined period. And control means,
The movable body is disposed above the opening, and at least in the guiding state, the movable body is formed so that a plurality of game balls can roll thereon.
That I switched the the non-guiding condition from the special game state on the when the and are game balls resting on hand the movable member variable ball entrance portion is in the second state the movable member is the guide state it allows the gaming machine, wherein the game ball resting on the movable member is configured to drop into the opening of the variable ball entrance portion.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is a pachinko machine.

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