JP6665473B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

In the gaming machine of the pachinko machine or the like, at a predetermined position of a game ball that winning can reach entrance prize slot, there is YU skill machine Ru is operating the operation section (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-155538 A

However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the operation mode of the operation unit.

SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide a gaming machine with a favorable operation mode of an operation unit.

In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 has a winning opening arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a possible state in which the game ball can win in the winning opening, and an impossible state in which the winning cannot be achieved. Switching means for switching the first switching means by operation, a first driving means for driving the first switching means, a profit obtaining means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by the flow of the winning game ball in the winning opening, A gaming machine comprising: a stopping means configured to be able to stop a game ball that has won a prize in the winning opening; and a stopping means configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit obtaining means, and reaching the stopping means. Second switching means for switching between a stopped state in which the stopped game balls can be stopped in the stopping means, and a non-stop state in which the game balls reaching the stopping means are not stopped in the stopping means, and the first drive Second means different from the means Moving means, wherein the driving force of the second driving means can be transmitted to the second switching means in the disabled state of the first switching means, and the second switching means is driven by the driving force of the second driving means. A predetermined driving unit configured to change the state between the stopped state and the non-stop state, wherein a predetermined period elapses before the second switching unit switches from the stop state to the non-stop state, A state in which the driving force of the second driving means is transmitted in response to the driving of the first driving means, and a state in which the driving force of the second driving means is not transmitted. Means, and return means for applying a load for returning the second switching means to a predetermined position in a state in which the driving force of the second driving means is not transmitted, wherein the second switching means is configured such that the displacement means has a first position. Arrange in position If the displacement means is arranged at the predetermined position and becomes the stationary state, the displacement means is displaced toward the arrangement in the non-stationary state based on displacement from the first position, and the displacement means is By displacing the predetermined period, the non-stop state, the stop means, when another game ball collides with the game ball stopped at the stop means, the stopped game ball moves And arranging means arranged on the side of the head .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising a board box .

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect , the operation mode of the second switching means can be improved.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine of the first aspect, a substrate can be stored in the substrate box.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a partial front view of a portion of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board on the upstream side of the storage device. It is a partial front view of a part of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board on the downstream side of the second entrance. (A) and (b) are front views of a first variable winning device, a second variable winning device, and a storage device. (A) is a front perspective view of the storage device, and (b) is a rear perspective view of the storage device. (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a top view of a storage device. 9A is a rear view of the storage device, and FIG. 9B is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along line Xb-Xb in FIG. 9A. 10A is a partial side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of arrow XIa in FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B is a partial side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of arrow XIb in FIG. (A) and (b) are partial front views of the second variable winning device. (A) to (c) are partial front views of the storage device. (A) to (c) are partial front views of the storage device. (A) And (b) is a partial front perspective view of the first variable winning device. (A) is a figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, and (b) is the figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. FIG. 2A is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a ROM in the main control device, and FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating a correspondence relationship between a first hit type counter and a big hit type in a special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second hit random number counter and the hit in the ordinary symbol. (A) is a front view of the annular groove in the second embodiment, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the annular groove taken along line XVIIIb-XVIIIb in FIG. 18 (a), and (c) is a sectional view of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the annular groove in XVIIIc-XVIIIc line of a). (A) to (d) are side views schematically showing the ball stopping device. (A) to (d) are side views schematically showing the ball stopping device. (A) is a figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, and (b) is the figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. (A) And (b) is a back perspective view of the storage device in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a top view of a storage device. It is a rear view of a storage device. (A) is a rear view of the ball stopping device, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopping device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXVb in FIG. 25 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball stopping device, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopping device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXVIb in FIG. 26 (a). (A) is a rear view of the ball stopping device, and (b) is a side view of the ball stopping device as viewed in the direction of arrow XXVIIb in FIG. 27 (a). (A) is a figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, and (b) is the figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. It is a rear perspective view of the storage device in 4th Embodiment. It is an exploded back perspective view of a ball stopping device. It is an exploded back perspective view of a ball stopping device. (A) And (b) is a rear view of a ball stopping device. (A) to (c) are schematic views of a drive motor, a friction rotating member, a rotating disk, and a flow-down preventing plate as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. (A) to (c) are schematic views of a drive motor, a friction rotating member, a rotating disk, and a flow-down preventing plate as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, and (b) is the figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. It is the figure which showed the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B (2). (A) is a front view of the storage device in 5th Embodiment, (b) is a top view of the storage device in arrow XXXVIIb direction of FIG. 37 (a). (A) is a front view of the rotating member, (b) is a top view of the rotating member as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXVIIIb in FIG. 38 (a), and (c) is XXXVIIIc- in FIG. 38 (a). It is a fragmentary sectional view of a rotating member in the XXXVIIIc line. (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a top view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXIXb in FIG. 39 (a). (A) is a figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot A, and (b) is the figure which shows the time change of the 2nd specific winning opening in the 12th round of jackpot B. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing the timing change (whether in the open state or in the closed state) of the second specific winning opening in the twelfth round of the jackpot A (part 2), and (b) and (b). (c) is a diagram showing a time change (whether in a protruding state or a buried state) of the downflow prevention plate. (A) is a front view of the storage device in 6th Embodiment, (b) is a side view of the storage device in the arrow XLIIb direction of FIG. 42 (a). It is a rear view of the storage device 6000. FIG. 43 is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device taken along line XLIV-XLIV in FIG. (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVb in FIG. 45 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVIb in FIG. 46 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device in 7th Embodiment, (b) is a fragmentary sectional view of the storage device in XLVIIb-XLVIIb line of FIG. 47 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along the line XLVIIIb-XLVIIIb in FIG. 48 (a). (A) is a front view of a storage device, (b) is a partial sectional view of the storage device along the line XLIXb-XLIXb in FIG. 49 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device in the eighth embodiment, and (b) is a partial side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of the arrow Lb in FIG. 50 (a). (A) is a front view of the storage device, and (b) is a partial side view of the storage device as viewed in the direction of an arrow LIb in FIG. 51 (a). (A) is a partial front view of the storage device in the ninth embodiment, (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along line LIIb-LIIb in FIG. 52 (a), and (c) is a storage device. It is a partial front view of an apparatus, and (d) is a partial sectional view of a storage device in an LIId-LIId line of Drawing 52 (c). (A) is a partial front view of the storage device, (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device along the line LIIIb-LIIIb in FIG. 53 (a), and (c) is a partial front view of the storage device. (D) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device taken along line LIIId-LIIId in FIG. 53 (c).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed to have substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side in front view (see FIG. 1) to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinges 18 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported to be openable and closable toward the front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64 and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball game is performed when a ball (hereinafter, also referred to as a game ball) flows down in front of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball into the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) and the like are attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 covering the front upper side and a lower plate unit 15 covering the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower positions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 19 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The lower plate unit 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported to be openable and closable toward the front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is provided with a decorative resin component, an electric component, and the like, and is provided with a window 14c having a substantially elliptical opening at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two glass sheets is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 is visible on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing a ball is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes toward the front side and has an open upper surface, and prize balls, loaned balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball introduced into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4) by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the effect of the super reach. You.

  Light emitting means such as various lamps is provided around the front frame 14 (for example, at a corner). These light-emitting means are controlled to change the light-emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the game state at the time of a big hit or at a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. On the periphery of the window 14c, there are provided illuminations 29 to 33 in which light-emitting means such as LEDs are incorporated. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as a jackpot lamp, and at the time of a big hit or a reach effect, etc., each of the illumination parts 29 to 33 is lit by turning on or blinking a built-in LED. Or, it flashes to notify that a jackpot is in progress or that the player is reaching one step before the jackpot. In addition, at the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has a built-in light emitting means such as an LED and which can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error has occurred.

  Further, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized below the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plating member 36 made of chrome-plated ABS resin is attached to a region around the electric decorations 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball lending operation unit 40 is provided below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state in which bills, cards, and the like are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is slid according to the operation. Lending is done. More specifically, the frequency display section 41 is an area in which balance information of a card or the like is displayed, and a built-in LED is turned on, and the balance is displayed as a number as balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the card or the like has a remaining amount. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. In a pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without a card unit, a so-called cash machine, the ball-lending operation unit 40 becomes unnecessary. A decorative seal or the like may be added to the installation part to make the parts configuration common. The pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be completely stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box-like shape having an open upper surface at the center thereof. I have. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 is provided.

  Inside the operating handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball firing unit 112a, a firing stop switch 51b for stopping firing of the ball during a pressing operation, and a rotation of the operating handle 51 A variable resistor (not shown) for detecting a dynamic operation amount (rotational position) based on a change in electric resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation, and the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed. The ball is fired at an intensity (firing intensity) corresponding to, and the ball is hit into the front of the game board 13 with a flying amount corresponding to the operation of the player. When the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the firing stop switch 51b are off.

  At the lower front part of the lower plate 50, a ball release lever 52 for operating when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 50 downward is provided. The ball pulling lever 52 is constantly urged rightward, and is slid leftward against the urging, so that a bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. The ball falls naturally from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as a “thousand boxes”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is mounted on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in a front view, a number of ball guide nails (not shown), a windmill, rails 61 and 62, and a general prize. Exit 63, first entrance 64, second entrance 640, first variable winning device 65, second variable winning device 650, normal entrance (through gate) 67, variable display unit 80, storage device 1000 The peripheral portion is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material, and is formed so that a player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning opening 63, the first opening 64, the second opening 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, the variable display device unit 80, and the storage device 1000 are processed by a base plate 60 by router processing. And is fixed by a tapping screw or the like from the front side of the game board 13.

  The front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is erected on the front of the game board 13, and a band-shaped metal plate similar to the outer rail 62 is provided inside the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front of the game board 13, and the front and rear of the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back of the game board 13. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is an area defined by two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails, which is the front of the game board 13 (a winning opening or the like is provided and fired). The area where the falling ball flows down).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball firing unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to a tip portion (upper left portion of FIG. 2) of the inner rail 61 to prevent a situation in which a ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 returns to the ball guide passage again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right portion in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball fired at a predetermined momentum strikes the return rubber 69 and momentum. Is rebounded toward the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is provided between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62. It is fixed by being driven into the plate 60.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, a lottery of a special symbol (first symbol) is performed in response to a prize winning at the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, and the ball enters the normal entrance 67. When passing, a lottery of a normal symbol (second symbol) is performed. In the special symbol lottery performed for the ball entering the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot, and it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is, the jackpot type is also determined. In the pachinko machine 10, in the low probability state of the special symbol, for example, it is determined to be a special symbol jackpot with a probability of 1/320, and in the high probability state of the special symbol (also referred to as a probable change state of the special symbol), For example, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit with a probability of 1/60. For convenience of explanation, the lottery of the special symbol performed for the ball entering the first entrance 64 is referred to as “the lottery of the special symbol 1”, and the lottery is performed for the entrance to the second entrance 640. The special symbol lottery to be performed is referred to as “special symbol 2 lottery”.

  When the special symbol hits, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special game state, and the first specific winning opening 65a or the second specific winning opening 650a which is normally closed is kept for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse). Alternatively, the operation of releasing (until 10 balls are won) is repeated 15 times (15 rounds). More specifically, in the 1st to 11th rounds and the 13th to 15th rounds, the first specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won), and 12 In the round, the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or until 10 balls are won). As a result, a large number of balls win in the first specific winning opening 65a and the second specific winning opening 650a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual.

  Also, inside the storage device 1000 disposed downstream of the second variable winning device 650, two types of entrances (determinable variation) for determining the added value after the end of the jackpot given after the end of the special game state. A ball entrance 1031 and a normal ball entrance 1033) are provided. Although the details will be described later, when a ball enters the probability change entrance opening 1031 in the special game state, a “high probability state of special symbol” is added as an added value after the end of the big hit. On the other hand, in the case where the ball has never entered the certain-variable entrance opening 1031 during the special game state, “normal symbol time reduction state” is added as an added value after the end of the big hit. It should be noted that two types of special symbols, "big hit A" and "big hit B", are provided (see FIG. 17). Although the details will be described later, the opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a is configured differently depending on the jackpot type, and the ease of entry of the ball into the certain variation entrance opening 1031 is made different.

  When a special symbol (first symbol) is drawn, the special symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, and after a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) elapses, the lottery result is displayed. Is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball enters is determined for each type of entrance. Each of them is reserved up to a maximum of four times, and the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is finished on the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 (the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1) or the number of retained balls for the second entrance 640 (special) If the number of reserved balls of the symbol 2) remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display according to the drawing is started. When both the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 remain, the lottery based on the reserved ball of the special symbol 2 is preferentially executed.

  In the lottery of the normal symbol (the second symbol), it is determined whether or not the winning is the normal symbol. When a normal symbol is hit, the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and a ball enters the second entrance 640. It will be in an easy state. That is, when a normal symbol is hit, the ball easily enters the second entrance 640, and as a result, a lottery of a special symbol is easily performed.

  Also, when the lottery of the ordinary symbol (the second symbol) is performed, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, 30 seconds, or the like) elapses, The normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball passes through the normal entrance 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passes is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of retained balls is determined by the first symbol display device 37. In addition to being displayed, it is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is finished on the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the normal entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol is drawn and the variable display according to the lottery is performed. Be started.

  In each of the "big hit A" and the "big hit B", a special game state (15R big hit) of 15 rounds is set. In addition, in the special game state, when a ball enters the probable changing ball entrance 1031 (see FIG. 2), as a value added after the end of the jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is provided from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot. Shifts to a special symbol high probability state (special symbol is being changed). On the other hand, in the special gaming state, if the ball has never entered the probability change ball entrance 1031, as an added value after the end of the jackpot, from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times. During that time, it shifts to the time saving state of the ordinary symbol. In addition, when it shifts to the time saving state of the ordinary symbol after the end of the big hit, it also shifts to the low probability state of the special symbol. This low probability state of the special symbol continues until the next big hit. In addition, although the details will be described later, in “big hit B”, it becomes easier for the ball to enter the certain-variable entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during big hit) than in “big hit A”. That is, since the "big hit B" is more likely to shift to the special symbol change state after the big hit is completed, the big hit is likely to occur again at short intervals after the big hit is completed. Therefore, "big hit B" becomes a big hit which is more advantageous to the player than "big hit A".

  Here, the “high probability state of the special symbol” refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability increases as an added value after the end of the jackpot, that is, when the so-called probability is changing (probable change), in other words, the special game state is reached. It is a state of the game that is easy to shift. The high probability state of the special symbol (while the special symbol is being changed) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the winning probability of the ordinary symbol (the second symbol) is increased and the ball can easily win the second entrance 640. . On the other hand, the “low probability state of the special symbol” refers to a state in which the special symbol is not being changed, and refers to a state in which the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state in which the jackpot probability is lower than that in the case of the special symbol being changed.

  In addition, the normal symbol time saving state (medium time saving) refers to a game state in which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased and a ball can easily win the second entrance 640. In addition, the normal state refers to a state of the game in which the special symbol is not probable and the normal symbol is not shortened (the state in which neither the big hit probability nor the normal symbol (second symbol) hit probability increases).

  During a special symbol change or a normal symbol during working hours, not only does the probability of hitting the normal symbol increase, but also the time during which the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened is changed, and the normal state is changed. A longer time is set as compared to. When the electric accessory 640a is in an open state (open state), a ball wins in the second entrance 640 compared to when the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (closed state). It is easy to do. Therefore, during a certain symbol change or during a normal symbol time reduction, the ball easily enters the second entrance 640. That is, the lottery of the special symbol is easily performed.

  It is to be noted that, while the special symbol is being changed or the normal symbol is shortened, instead of changing the opening time of the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640, or in addition to changing the opening time. Alternatively, the number of times the electric accessory 640a is opened when a normal symbol is hit may be configured to be greater than in the normal state. In addition, during the probable change of the special symbol or during the shortening of the ordinary symbol, the hit probability of the ordinary symbol (the second symbol) is not changed, and the time when the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened, and At least one of the number of times the electric accessory 640a is opened may be changed. In addition, during a certain change of the special symbol or during a shortening of the ordinary symbol, the time during which the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 is opened and the number of times the electric accessory 640a is opened are not changed, and the ordinary symbol ( Only the winning probability of the second symbol) may be increased as compared with the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, when the probable change state of the special symbol is given after the end of the special game state, the probable change state of the special symbol is configured to continue until the next jackpot, but is not limited to this. The number of times may be limited. Specifically, for example, a special symbol probable change state (high probability state) is provided until the special symbol lottery ends 120 times after the special game state ends, and after the special symbol lottery ends 120 times. May be configured to be set to the normal state. Further, the number of times that the special symbol is in the surely changed state is not limited to 120 times and may be arbitrarily determined. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a ball does not enter the probability changing entrance opening 1031 in the special game state, it is configured to be a normal symbol time reduction state until the special symbol lottery is completed 100 times. However, the time reduction period of the normal symbol is not limited to 100 times and may be arbitrarily determined.

  A first symbol display provided with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a seven-segment display 37b, which are light-emitting means, at the lower left portion of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left portion in FIG. 2). A device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 performs a display corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays a game state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate in a lighting state whether or not a lottery of a special symbol, which is performed in accordance with the ball entry (start winning prize) into the first entrance port 64 or the second entrance port 640, is being executed. In this case, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the result of the lottery of the special symbol is displayed in a lighting state as a stop symbol after the variation is completed, or a ball inserted into the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls) that have not been changed yet, is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 while the special symbol (first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the entry is performed. The number of balls is retained up to a maximum of four times for each type of entrance, and the number of retained balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, each of the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of holdings is limited to four. However, the number of times may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during a big hit and an error. The LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the LEDs are different, and the various game states of the pachinko machine 10 (the high probability state of a special symbol) Or, during normal working hours, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the change, but also indicates a jackpot type (jackpot A, jackpot B) if the jackpot is a jackpot. A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

  In the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are provided in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is provided in a central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 uses the winning (starting winning) at the first ball entrance 64 and the second ball entrance 640 as a trigger, and synchronizes with the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 to change the third symbol. A third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "display device") for performing a variable display, and a variable symbol display of a second symbol triggered by the passage of a ball at a normal entrance (through gate) 67. And a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. A center frame 86 is provided on the variable display device unit 80 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large 9-inch liquid crystal display. The display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4), so that, for example, the upper, middle and lower 3 One symbol column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbols), and these third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol row, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It has become. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the game state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the first symbol display is performed. A decorative display corresponding to the display of the device 37 is performed. Note that the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel or the like instead of the display device.

  In the present embodiment, the third symbol is composed of ten types of main symbols numbered from “0” to “9”. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) described later is a big hit, the fluctuating display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed. It is configured such that a big hit occurs after the variable display ends. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, the variable display in which the same main symbol is not prepared is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit A”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which even numbers “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” are added are aligned. On the other hand, in the case of “big hit B”, any one of the numbers “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9” including all odd numbers is added. A fluctuation display in which symbols are aligned is performed. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, a variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed.

  Next, a description will be given of a display (right-hand navigation) that is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and prompts the user to launch a ball aiming at the right path (flow path) of the game board 13.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the electric accessory 640a is easily opened when the special symbol is positively changed or the normal symbol is reduced in time, so that the ball is shifted to the right side of the game board 13. By hitting the ball (right-handed), the ball easily enters the second entrance 640. As will be described later in detail, when a special symbol lottery (lottery of special symbol 2) is performed based on the ball entering the second ball entrance 640, the first entrance 64 It is more likely to be a "big hit B" than in the case of a big hit by a lottery of a special symbol (lottery of the special symbol 1) which is performed based on the ball having entered the ball. Therefore, in the state where the special symbol is given after the jackpot is completed, or in the case where the normal symbol is reduced in time, the right-handed execution is advantageous to the player. In other words, even if the special symbol is set to the certain change state or the normal symbol time saving state, the ball cannot enter the second entrance 640 unless the player makes a right hit. The player will not be able to sufficiently receive the benefits of the symbol's probable change state or the normal symbol's time reduction state.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a special symbol is in a probable change state or in a normal symbol time reduction state, a specific image (right-handed navigator) is displayed so that the player can change the special symbol in a probable state or a normal symbol time reduction state. It is configured to ensure that the benefits of

  In the right-hand navigation, the character "Aim for the right!" Is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and three rightward arrows are displayed above and below the character. By displaying these characters and arrows, it is possible to make the player feel that the ball should be launched into a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. Therefore, it is possible for the player to surely obtain the benefit of being in the certain symbol change state and the normal symbol time saving state.

  Next, an example of a warning image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. This warning image is determined that the player is performing right-handing even though it is not during the period in which the player should launch (right-hand) the ball on the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13. This is an image (right-handed warning image) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the case where the image is displayed. More specifically, this is displayed when it is determined that the player is right-handed in the normal state (the state in which the special symbol is not in the surely changed state and the normal symbol is not in the time saving state).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the electric accessory 640a is controlled so as not to be easily opened in the normal state (even if the player hits right, it is difficult for the ball to enter the second entrance 640). For this reason, if the player hits the ball in the normal state, the chance of receiving a special symbol lottery is reduced as compared with the case where the player hits the ball at the first entrance 64 by hitting the ball left. That is, if the player makes a right-handed hit in the normal state, it is difficult for the player to hit the jackpot, which is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, by displaying a right-handed warning image and prompting left-handed, it is possible to prevent (suppress) loss of the player.

  When it is determined that the player is right-handed in the normal state, the characters "Warning" and "Please play left-handed!" Are displayed on the third symbol display device 81. And characters are displayed. By displaying these characters, it is possible to remind the player that right-handing should not be performed (left-handing should be performed). Also, the clerk of the hall can easily determine whether or not there is a player who is executing the irregular game method of right-handing in the normal state by checking the presence or absence of the right-hand warning screen.

  In addition, as a method of determining whether or not the ball is right-handed, for example, the ball enters the normal entrance (through gate) 67 (see FIG. 2) into which the ball can flow when right-handed. Judgment is made based on whether or not the ball is hit.

  In the present embodiment, when it is detected that a ball has entered the normal entrance (through gate) 67 (see FIG. 2) in the normal state, a right strike warning image is displayed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in a state other than the special game state (big hit state), when it is detected that a ball has won (entered) the second specific winning opening 650a, it is determined that an illegal game is being played, and the right A hit warning image may be displayed. Thus, the clerk of the hall can easily determine whether there is any fraud simply by checking the presence or absence of the right strike warning image. Further, in a state other than the special gaming state (big hit state), when detecting that a ball has entered the second specific winning opening 650a, a signal indicating that the illegality is being performed to the hall computer is provided. You may comprise so that it may output. Thereby, the operator of the hall computer can easily determine whether there is a possibility that the illegal operation is performed and the machine number (position) of the pachinko machine 10 in which the illegal operation is performed.

  Next, a warning image displayed when it is detected that an abnormality has occurred in the storage device 1000 will be described. Here, the abnormality of the storage device 1000 is exemplified by, for example, a case where a ball has been detected in the certain-variable ball entrance 1031 or the normal ball entrance 1033 despite not being in the special game state (big hit state).

  When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the storage device 1000, a large character "warning" is displayed in the center of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, a character “Please call a gate error clerk” is displayed at the bottom. From these characters, the player can determine that an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, and can promptly request a repair or the like to a hall clerk or the like.

  Each time the ball passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, the second symbol display device 83 displays a symbol “O” and a symbol “X” as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)). Are displayed alternately for a predetermined time. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, a winning lottery is performed. If the result of the winning lottery is a winning, the symbol "O" is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 after the variation display of the second symbol. If the result of the winning lottery is off, the symbol “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 after the variation display of the second symbol.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is stopped at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol of “○”), the motorized accessory 640a attached to the second ball entrance 640 is moved. It is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time.

  The time required for the variable display of the second symbol (variation time) is set to be shorter during a certain symbol change or during a normal symbol time reduction in the game state than in the normal state. As a result, during the special symbol change, and during the normal symbol time reduction, the fluctuation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, so that the lottery of the normal symbol (the second symbol) can be performed more than in the normal state. it can. Therefore, the chance of hitting the normal symbol increases, so that the player can be given many opportunities to open the electric accessory 640a of the second entrance 640. Therefore, during a certain change of the special symbol and during a time reduction of the normal symbol, it is possible to make the ball easily enter the second entrance 640.

  In addition, during a certain pattern of a special symbol or during a time reduction of a normal symbol, the probability of hitting is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a are increased. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to win, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time required for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter than that in the normal state during the special change of the special symbol or during the time reduction of the normal symbol, the hit probability of the normal symbol is constant regardless of the gaming state. Alternatively, the opening time or the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a per one normal symbol contact may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The normal ball entrance (through gate) 67 is assembled to the game board on the right side in the lower area of the variable display unit 80, and among the balls fired on the game board, the ball flowing down the right side of the game board. Are configured to be able to pass through. When the ball passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After the winning lottery, the variable display is performed on the second symbol display device, and if the result of the winning lottery is a hit, a symbol of “○” is displayed as a stop symbol of the variable display, and if the result of the winning lottery is out. For example, a symbol "x" is displayed as a stop symbol of the variable display.

  The number of times the ball has passed through the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is retained up to a total of four times, and the number of retained balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and the second symbol retaining lamp 84. Is also lit. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, and also the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. The processing may be performed using a part of the display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the maximum number of reserved balls for passing the ball through the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is not limited to four, but is set to three or less, or five or more (for example, eight). You may. Also, the number of assembled normal entrances (through gates) 67 is not limited to one, but may be plural (for example, two). In addition, the mounting position of the normal entrance (through gate) 67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display unit 80, but may be, for example, the left side of the variable display unit 80. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reserved lamp 84 may not be turned on.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first ball entry port 64 in which a ball can be won is provided. When a ball wins in the first entrance opening 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main entrance switch is turned on when the first entrance switch is turned on. A jackpot lottery is performed by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the first entrance 64 in a front view, a second entrance 640 from which a ball can win is provided. When a ball enters the second entrance 640, a second entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main entrance switch is turned on by the second entrance switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is performed by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37.

  Each of the first ball entrance 64 and the second ball entrance 640 is also one of winning ports from which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball is won. In the present embodiment, the number of award balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first entrance 64 and the number of award balls to be paid out when a ball wins to the second entrance 640 are the same. However, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first entrance port 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second entrance port 640 are different from each other, for example, the first entry. The number of award balls to be paid out when a ball wins the ball opening 64 may be set to three, and the number of award balls to be paid out when a ball wins to the second inlet port 640 may be set to five.

  The second entrance 640 is provided with an electric accessory 640a. The electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), so that the ball is unlikely to enter the second entrance 640. On the other hand, when the symbol “○” is displayed on the second symbol display device 83 as a result of the second symbol change display performed when the ball passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67, The object 640a is in an open state (expanded state), and the ball is in a state where it is easy for the ball to enter the second entrance 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the normal symbol is higher during the special symbol change and during the normal symbol time reduction, and the time required for the normal symbol change display is shorter than during the normal state. In the display, the symbol “○” is easily displayed. Therefore, the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is in the open state (expanded state) increases. Further, during the special symbol change and the normal symbol time reduction, the time during which the electric accessory 640a is opened is longer than in the normal state. Therefore, a state in which a ball can be more easily won in the second entrance 640 than in the normal state can be created during the special symbol change and during the normal symbol time reduction. On the other hand, the first entrance 64 does not have a motorized accessory as provided in the second entrance 640, and the ball is always in a winning state.

  Here, the probability of a big hit between the case where the ball has won the first entrance 64 and the case where the ball has won the second entrance 640 is the same regardless of whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. is there. However, as the type of jackpot selected in the case of a jackpot, the probability of a jackpot (jackpot B) that allows the ball to easily enter the certain-variable entrance ball opening 1031 during the special game state is the second entrance hole 640. The case where the ball wins is set higher than the case where the ball wins the first entrance opening 64 (see FIG. 17).

  In normal times, the motorized accessory associated with the second entrance 640 is often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win the second entrance 640. The ball is fired so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called “left hit”). It is more advantageous for the player to aim for

  On the other hand, when the special symbol is being changed or the normal symbol is shortened, the ball is passed through the normal entrance (through gate) 67 so that the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is likely to be opened. Since the ball is easy to win in the second entrance 640, the ball is fired toward the second entrance 640 so that the ball passes rightward of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right strike”). ), The player who passes through the normal entrance (through gate) 67 to open the electric accessory 640a and aims at the jackpot B by winning the second entrance 640 is more desirable for the player. This is advantageous.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment emits a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether the pachinko machine is being changed, is being reduced in time, or is usually being played). Can be changed between "left-handed" and "right-handed". Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to change the way of hitting the ball, so that the player can enjoy the game.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed on the lower right side of the first entrance 64 (the lower left side of the second entrance 640), and a substantially rectangular first specific winning opening is provided substantially in the center thereof. (Large opening) 65a is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, when a special symbol lottery performed due to a winning in the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 becomes a big hit, after a predetermined time (variable time) elapses, The first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be a big hit stop symbol. In addition, a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to notify the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the game state transitions to a special game state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special game state, the first specific winning opening 65a which is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won).

  The first specific winning opening 65a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the first specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to, for example, 14 times (14 rounds). More specifically, in the first to eleventh rounds and the thirteenth to fifteenth rounds in the special game state, the opening and closing operation of the first specific winning opening 65a is executed. The state in which the opening and closing operation is performed is one form of a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is paid out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a game value (game value). Is performed.

  Specifically, the first variable prize device 65 is in a closed state that covers the first specific prize port 65a and protrudes forward from the front view to prevent a ball from entering the first variable prize device 65. And a solenoid (not shown) for operating the open / close plate 65b. The first specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state in which a ball cannot win or hardly wins. At the time of the big hit, the solenoid is driven to pull the opening / closing plate 65b to the back side in the front view, thereby temporarily forming an open state in which the ball can easily enter the first specific winning opening 65a. It operates so that a state may be alternately repeated.

  On the upper right side of the first variable winning device 65, a second variable winning device 650 is provided. Specifically, the second variable winning device 650 includes an opening / closing plate 650b that projects to the front side in a front view to form a closed state that prevents a ball from entering the second variable winning device 650, and that opens and closes. And a solenoid 650c (see FIG. 8) for operating the plate 650b. Normally, the second specific winning opening 650a is in a closed state in which a ball cannot win or hardly wins (see FIG. 7B). On the other hand, in the twelfth round, when the special symbol lottery becomes a jackpot and the 12th round is reached, the opening / closing plate 650b covering the second specific winning opening 650a is drawn into the back side in front view, and the ball can enter the second variable winning device 650. The state is formed in a predetermined pattern (see FIG. 16) (see FIG. 7A).

  As described above, in the special game state (during the big hit), the ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a enters the certain-variable entering ball opening 1031 provided inside the storage device 1000, and the jackpot is determined. After the end, it shifts to the special symbol change state. On the other hand, even if the ball does not enter the second specific winning opening 650a in the special gaming state, or if the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a, all the balls enter the normal entrance opening 1033. If it is done, after the end of the jackpot, it shifts to the normal symbol time saving state.

  Note that the special game state is not limited to the above-described embodiment. In addition to the first specific winning opening 65a and the second specific winning opening 650a, another winning opening may be provided as a winning opening opened in the special game state. Conversely, the winning opening may be only the first specific winning opening 65a. The arrangement position is not limited to the arrangement of the present embodiment, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 13 is provided a sticking space K1 for sticking a stamp, an identification label and the like, and the stamp attached to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with a first out port 66 below the first entrance port 64. A ball that flows down the game area and does not win any of the entrances 63, 64, 65a, 640, and 650a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the first out opening 66. You. In the game board 13, a large number of nails are planted for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided. The control board unit 90 includes a main board (main control device 110), a sound lamp control board (sound lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display control device 114). The control board unit 91 is mounted as a unit on which a payout control board (payout control device 111), a firing control board (firing control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115), and a card unit connection board 116 are mounted.

  In the back pack unit 94, a back pack 92 and a payout unit 93 forming a protective cover unit are unitized. In addition, each control board includes an MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, and time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generating circuit and the like are mounted as needed.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . Each of the board boxes 100 to 104 includes a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are stored.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and firing control device 112) are connected to the box base and the box cover by a sealing unit (not shown) so as not to be opened (the caulking structure). Consolidation). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to a connection portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This sealing seal is made of a brittle material. If the sealing seal is peeled to open the substrate boxes 100 and 102 or if the substrate boxes 100 and 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are closed. Cut to the side and. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

  The dispensing unit 93 includes a tank 130 located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opening upward, a tank rail 131 connected below the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and a downstream side of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and paying out balls by a predetermined electric configuration of a payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and the payout device 133 pays out a required number of balls as needed. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  Further, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated to clear the clogged ball (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a clogged ball in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG.

  The main control device 110 has an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer, which is an arithmetic device. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 202. A certain RAM 203 and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built therein. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 executes major processes of the pachinko machine 10 such as a jackpot lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and a lottery of a display result on the second symbol display device. I do.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device by the data transmission / reception circuit to instruct the sub-control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 includes, in addition to various areas, counters, and flags, a stack area in which the contents of internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, and various flags, counters, and I / Os. A work area (work area) in which values are stored. The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply 115 to retain data (backup) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is cut off (including when a power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including turning on the power by turning off the power supply, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is returned to the state before the power was turned off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is turned off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (not shown) when the power is turned on. It should be noted that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When an input is made, the NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a process at the time of a power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device, a second symbol holding lamp, and a lower side of an opening and closing plate of the first specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening and closing and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the front side, and the MPU 201 sends various commands and control signals to these via an input / output port 205. Send

  The input / output port 205 includes various switches 208 including a switch group (not shown) and a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R, and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115. Is connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erasure signal SG2 output from the RAM erasure switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and loaned balls. The MPU 211 as an arithmetic unit has a ROM 212 storing a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 used as a work memory or the like.

  Like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, the RAM 213 of the payout control device 111 includes a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, and various flags and counters. , I / O and the like are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 115 to retain data (backup) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Note that, similarly to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a process at the time of a power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 110, the payout motor 216, the firing controller 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid prize ball. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launching strength of the ball according to the amount of turning operation of the operation handle 51 when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . The ball firing unit 112a includes a firing solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on condition that the firing stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation (rotational position) of the handle 51, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, turns on and off lights in a lamp display device (such as the illuminated units 29 to 33, and the display lamp 34) 227, and produces a fluctuation effect (variation It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81, which is performed by the display control device 114, such as the display) and the announcement effect. The MPU 221 as an arithmetic unit has a ROM 222 storing a control program executed by the MPU 221 and fixed value data and the like, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory or the like.

  The input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the audio ramp control device 113 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the display control device 114, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, other devices 228, the frame button 22, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively. The other device 228 includes a drive motor for driving a movable accessory that operates during a game.

  The voice lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and outputs the determined display mode as a command. (Display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). Further, the sound lamp control device 113 monitors an input from the frame button 22 and, when the player operates the frame button 22, changes the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or performs super reach. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the effect content at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the rear surface image is an image displayed on the rear surface side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the audio lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the sound lamp control device 113 outputs a sound corresponding to the display content from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81. Lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the audio lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81 and, based on a command received from the audio lamp control device 113, performs a variation effect of the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81. It controls the display. In addition, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The sound lamp control device 113 outputs the sound from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, so that the display of the third symbol display device 81 and the sound output from the sound output device 226 are matched. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erase switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like via a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside and outputs a voltage of 12 volts for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as the solenoid 209, a motor, and the like. A voltage of 5 volts for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volts, 5 volts, and backup voltage are supplied to the respective control devices 110 to 114 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of DC stable 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) has occurred if this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power outage signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute the NMI interrupt processing. Note that, even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 251 outputs the voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for executing the NMI interrupt processing. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erasure switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erasure signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erasure switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the pachinko machine 10 is powered on and the RAM erasing signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main controller 110 clears the backup data and also controls the payout control device 111 to execute a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to the device 111.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a path when the player has ejected a ball to the right side of the game board 13 (when hit right) will be described. First, FIG. 5 is a partial front view of a portion (path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 on the upstream side of the storage device 1000. As shown in FIG. 5, a normal entrance 67 is provided in the upper part of the flow path (path) on the right side of the game board 13.

  As described above, when the ball passes through the normal entrance 67, a lottery of a normal symbol is executed. Then, when a normal symbol is hit, the second symbol display device 83 displays a symbol “O” indicating a normal symbol hit after a variable effect for indicating a result of the lottery of the normal symbol is executed. Then, based on the "O" symbol being displayed on the second symbol display device 83, the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 provided downstream of the normal entrance 67 is activated. It is opened for a predetermined period (0.2 seconds × 1 time or 1 second × 2 times).

  While the electric accessory 640 is open, a right-hit ball easily enters the second entrance 640. As described above, during the special change of the special symbol or during the reduction of the time of the ordinary symbol, the probability of hitting the ordinary symbol is increased, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the opening period of the electric accessory is increased. 2 It is in a state where the ball easily enters the ball entrance 640. Therefore, by performing a right-handed hit, a special symbol lottery can be received without reducing the number of balls.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a portion of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 on the downstream side of the second entrance 640 will be described. FIG. 6 is a partial front view of a part of the path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 on the downstream side of the second entrance 640. As shown in FIG. 6, a second variable prize device 650 is provided downstream of a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13, and a second variable prize device 650 is provided downstream of the second variable prize device 650. A first variable winning device 65 is provided.

  That is, when the player makes a right hit, of the balls that have flowed downstream in the right path (flow path), they have flowed downstream without flowing (entering) into the second entrance 640. The ball flows in the direction of the second variable winning device 650. The ball that has flowed down in the direction of the second variable winning device 650 and has entered the second specific winning opening 650a is guided into the storage device 1000 through the guide channel 1020. In addition, a ball flowing down to the second variable winning device 650 and not entering the second specific winning opening 650a flows down to the first variable winning device 65. The ball that has flowed down to the first variable winning device 65 and has not entered the first specific winning opening 65a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the first out opening 66 (see FIG. 2). Is done.

  In this way, the ball can flow down in the direction of the storage device 1000, the first variable prize device 65, and the second variable prize device 650 only by the player making a right hit. Therefore, in the special gaming state (big hit state), the player can cause the ball to enter the first specific winning opening 65a or the second specific winning opening 650a only by making a right hit, and a large amount of balls can be obtained. You can get prize balls.

  In addition, a part of the ball launched aiming at the first specific winning opening 65a or the second specific winning opening 650a enters the storage device 1000. As will be described later in detail, in the special game state (big hit state), the plurality of balls enter the storage device 1000, so that the tilting member 1040 can be tilted (from the initial state to the tilted state). Can be changed), whereby the ball can be caused to flow down to the surely changing ball inlet 1031. The gaming machine 13 in the present embodiment is set so as to shift to the specially-changed state of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot, based on the ball entering the certain-change entrance opening 1031. The game can be performed with more pleasure to be a big hit, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Next, the operations of the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the storage device 1000 will be described with reference to FIG. 7A and 7B are front views of the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the storage device 1000. 7A illustrates the closed state of the first variable winning device 65, the opened state of the second variable winning device 650, and the protruding state of the flow-down preventing plate 1015, and FIG. The open state of the variable winning device 65, the closed state of the second variable winning device 650, and the buried state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 are illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the second specific winning opening 650a of the second variable winning device 650 is buried in the inside of the game board 13 by the sliding operation of the opening / closing plate 650b toward the back side in the front view. , The second specific winning opening 650a can be opened. When the second specific winning opening 650a is opened, a game ball flowing down a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 can enter the second specific winning opening 650a. As described above, the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a predetermined period (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or until ten balls are won) in the twelfth round of the special gaming state (big hit state). . Then, when a ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a, 15 prize balls are paid out for one entered ball. Therefore, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  The ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a is guided to the inside of the storage device 1000 via the guide channel 1020. Then, the ball reaches the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and flows down according to the inclination created by the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. In the initial state of the tilting member 1040 shown in FIG. 7A, the sphere that has reached the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the lower left side where the flow prevention plate 1015 is provided. Therefore, as long as the downflow prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state, the ball stays on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the first specific winning opening 65a of the first variable winning device 65 is moved to the inside of the game board 13 by the sliding operation of the opening / closing plate 65b to the back side in the front view. It is configured to be buried. As a result, the upper portion of the first variable winning device 65 is opened, and a game ball flowing down a path (flow path) provided on the right side of the game board 13 can enter the ball. Note that, as described above, the first specific winning opening 65a is in the special game state (big hit state) in the first to eleventh rounds and the thirteenth to fifteenth rounds for a predetermined period (for example, until 30 seconds elapse, or when the ball is played). Open until 10 prizes are won). Then, when a ball enters the first specific winning opening 65a, 15 prize balls are paid out for one entered ball. Therefore, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in conjunction with the closing of the second specific winning device 650, the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state. Therefore, when the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state when the second specific winning device 650 is in the closed state, the ball that has been parked on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows downward and to the left, and normally enters. The ball is discharged to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the ball opening 1033.

  Next, an outline of the configuration of the storage device 1000 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a front perspective view of the storage device 1000, and FIG. 8B is a rear perspective view of the storage device 1000. 9 (a) is a front view of the storage device 1000, FIG. 9 (b) is a top view of the storage device 1000, and FIG. 10 (a) is a rear view of the storage device 1000. 10B is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 1000 taken along line Xb-Xb in FIG. 9A.

  8 to 10, the base plate 60 is partially cut away. 8A and 8B, the back side of the base plate 60 is made visible, and the side wall on the near side of the branch flow path 1030 disposed downstream of the guide flow path 1020 is transparent. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the storage device 1000 includes a plate-shaped main body plate 1001 fastened and fixed to the base plate 60, and a sphere fixed to the back surface of the main body plate 1001. The stopping device 1010 and the ball flowing down on the front side of the main body plate portion 1001 and entering the second specific winning opening 650a flow down to the back side of the main body plate portion 1001 and then toward the front side of the main body plate portion 1001 again. A guiding flow path 1020 which is a flow path formed in a manner of flowing down and flowing down, and a bifurcated branch flow path 1030 for branching the ball to the right and left, which is a flow path to which the sphere discharged from the guiding flow path 1020 reaches, and A tilting member 1040 that is rotatably supported by the base plate 60 inside the branch channel 1030 and that is disposed below a discharge port of the guide channel 1020 is mainly provided.

  The ball stopping device 1010 switches whether the ball that flows down on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is prevented from flowing down, or the ball is set to the buried state and the ball is caused to flow downstream in the protruding state of the flow-down preventing plate 1015. It is a device that performs. The details will be described later.

  The guiding flow path 1020 includes a ball receiving concave portion 1021 that is a U-shaped concave portion in front view that receives a ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a, and a main body plate portion 1001 that faces rearward from the ball receiving concave portion 1021. A through-hole 1022 formed therethrough, an inclined flow channel 1023 formed to incline to the lower left in front view at the rear side of the through-opening 1022, and a main body plate portion on the left side of the inclined flow channel 1023 toward the front side And a discharge port 1024 that is formed penetrating through the substrate 1001 (see FIG. 10B).

  The ball receiving recess 1021 is formed such that the bottom is inclined downward toward the rear. Thus, the ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a can smoothly flow down toward the passing opening 1022.

  The passage opening 1022 is one of the detection openings for detecting the passage of the ball, and when the ball passes, the winning of the ball to the second variable winning device 650 is detected, and the prize ball is paid out.

  The inclined flow path 1023 is a flow path that extends downward and to the left, and is formed such that the bottom is gently inclined downward to the front side (the inclination in the front-rear direction is more gradual than the inclination in the left-right direction). And an inclined surface portion 1023a at the left end. The inclined surface portion 1023a is formed as an inclined surface that inclines leftward toward the front side.

  With such a configuration, the sphere that has passed through the passage port 1022 rarely flows to the front side in the middle of the inclined channel 1023, and most of the balls collide with the inclined surface portion 1023a after flowing down to the lower left in front view. By doing so, it turns to the front side and flows down in a mode of falling down from the outlet 1024. Thus, in the present embodiment, the ball is easily discharged from the left end of the discharge port 1024.

  The discharge port 1024 is a through hole that discharges the sphere flowing down the inclined flow path 1023 to the front side. In the present embodiment, a plurality of spheres are arranged side by side (up to three spheres) and have a left and right width that allows simultaneous discharge. This makes it possible to make the discharge mode of the sphere different between, for example, the case where the ball flows down one inclined flow path 1023 and the case where the ball flows down the inclined flow path 1023 collectively. It is possible to prevent a player who visually recognizes the storage device 1000 from getting tired because of the same flow-down state every time, and to entertain the player.

  The branch flow path 1030 is a flow path defined by a plate extending on the front side of the main body plate portion 1001 and a forked flow path through which a ball discharged from the discharge port 1024 can flow. A certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031, a certain-variable-side flow passage 1032 that is a flow path for guiding a ball to the certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031 and that is formed on the right side of the tilting member 1040 in a front view; And a normal-side flow path 1034 formed on the left side of the tilting member 1040 in a front view, which is a flow path for guiding the ball to the normal entrance 1033.

  The tilting member 1040 is a rectangular weight portion 1041 having a rectangular shape in a front view, and a rod-like portion protruding from the front surface of the main body plate portion 1001 toward the front side. The rectangular weight portion 1041 is eccentric (to the right). It mainly includes a shaft rod portion 1042 that supports the shaft, and a plate-shaped extension plate portion 1043 that extends rightward in a front view so that the upper surface is at the same position as the upper surface of the rectangular weight portion 1041.

  The tilting member 1040 tilts toward its own center of gravity (the side where the rectangular weight portion 1041 is located (left side in front view)) when the ball is not on the upper surface (initial state, see FIG. 9A). Become. In this initial state, the ball that has landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the left and flows down to the normal side flow path 1034.

  On the other hand, as described later with reference to FIG. 14, when a plurality (three or more in this embodiment) of the balls are parked on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the center of gravity (the extension plate) of the tilting member 1040 and the ball is combined. The extension plate 1043 is tilted (tilted) according to the side where the portion 1043 is located (right side in front view). In this tilted state, the ball that has landed on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the right and flows down to the positive-change side flow path 1032. As described above, the tilting member 1040 changes the state according to the relationship with the ball that has landed on the upper surface, and acts as a member that assists the branch of the ball.

  Next, the operation of the ball stopping device 1010 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 as appropriate. FIG. 11A is a partial side view of the storage device 1000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIa in FIG. 10A, and FIG. 11B is a view of the storage device 1000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIb in FIG. It is a partial side view.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the ball stopper 1010 includes a base plate 1011 extending in a plate shape from the body plate 1001 to the rear side, and the base plate 1011. An annular groove 1012 formed as a groove in 1011; an L-rotating gear 1013 rotatably supported by the base plate portion 1011 inside the ring of the annular groove 1012; Reversing gear 1014 rotatably supported by the portion 1011, and a downflow prevention plate 1015 connected to the reversing gear 1014 and formed to protrude toward the front side of the main body plate portion 1001 based on the rotation of the reversing gear 1014. And a transmission rod 1016 which is a small-diameter metal rod fixed to the opening / closing plate 650b of the second variable winning device 650 and whose tip is pressed into the annular groove 1012.

  The annular groove 1012 is a groove formed along an elliptical shape that is long in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 11A), and a step is formed between the bottoms of the upper groove 1012 a and the lower groove 1012 b, This groove limits the traveling direction of the transmission rod 1016 that moves in contact with the bottom to one direction.

  That is, at the rear end (the left end in FIG. 11A) of the annular groove 1012, the lower groove 1012b has a groove depth (length in the depth direction of FIG. 11A) as compared with the upper groove 1012a. When the upper groove 1012a and the lower groove 1012b are halfway in the front-rear direction, the groove depths change in opposite inclination directions, and the upper groove is formed at the front end (right end in FIG. 11A) of the annular groove 1012. The groove depth (length in the depth direction in FIG. 11A) of the groove 1012a is larger than that of the lower groove 1012b. With this configuration, the moving path of the transmission rod 1016 can be limited to one direction (counterclockwise direction) in FIG. Therefore, the transmission rod 1016 can be operated in one direction based on the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 650b.

  The L-rotating gear 1013 includes a gear 1013a rotatably supported by the base plate 1011 and a gear 1013a by being fixed to the rotation shaft of the gear 1013a so that the rotation shaft is inserted through the base plate 1011. And a cross member 1013b that rotates at the same angle.

  The cross member 1013b is arranged to face the side surface of the base plate 1011 where the annular groove 1012 is formed, and the gear 1013a is arranged on the opposite side of the base plate 1011 from the cross member 1013b.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the cross member 1013b is provided at an intermediate position in the front-rear direction of the annular groove 1012 (the left-right direction in FIG. 11A) and extends to a position where the cross member 1013b interferes with the annular groove 1012. Therefore, based on the fact that the transmission rod 1016 moves the upper groove 1012a to the left or the lower groove 1012b to the right, the transmission rod 1016 pushes the cross member 1013b and interferes with the annular groove 1012. (A part whose longitudinal direction is directed up and down) is rotated 90 degrees at a time in such a manner that the longitudinal direction is oriented in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 11A).

  In other words, the cross member 1013b rotates 90 degrees when the transmission rod 1016 moves half the circumference of the annular groove 1012, and the cross member 1013b rotates 180 degrees when the transmission rod 1016 moves one circumference of the annular groove 1012.

  The reversing gear 1014 includes a gear 1014a meshed with the gear 1013a of the L rotating gear 1013, a disk-shaped disk portion 1014b integrally formed on one axial side of the gear 1014a, and a disk portion 1014b. And a protruding pin 1014c protruding eccentrically from the main body.

  The gear 1014a is formed in such a manner that the gear ratio is doubled with respect to the gear 1013a. That is, the gear 1014a is designed as a gear that rotates at an angle twice the rotation angle of the gear 1013a. That is, when the gear 1013a (cross member 1013b) rotates 90 degrees, the gear 1014a rotates 180 degrees, and when the gear 1013a (cross member 1013b) rotates 180 degrees, the gear 1014a rotates 360 degrees. Therefore, each time the transmission rod 1016 moves half the circumference of the annular groove 1012, the position of the protruding pin 1014c is switched back and forth.

  The downflow prevention plate 1015 is a plate member that reciprocates back and forth based on the rotation of the reversing gear 1014, and extends in the up-down direction and is in contact with the connecting elongated hole 1015 a through which the protruding pin 1014 c is inserted and the ball in the protruding state. And a contact side surface 1015b which is a side surface to be in contact with. Note that FIG. 11A illustrates a protruding state of the downflow prevention plate 1015. Further, the contact side surface 1015b is formed in such a manner that the angle formed with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in the initial state is 90 degrees.

  When the reversing gear 1014 rotates 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 11A and the protruding pin 1014c is disposed on the rear side, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is pulled backward, and the buried state is formed (FIG. 11A). 7 (b)). Therefore, every time the transmission rod 1016 moves half the circumference of the annular groove 1012, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes. Thus, the state change of the second variable winning device 650 and the state change of the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be synchronized.

  In this embodiment, since the L-rotating gear 1013 is formed so as to rotate only every 90 degrees, a mode is formed in which the reversing gear 1014 meshed with the L-rotating gear 1013 rotates only every 180 degrees. The flow prevention plate 1015 is formed in such a manner that it can assume only the protruding state or the buried state. Therefore, by stopping the reversing gear 1014 at a halfway angle, it is possible to prevent the downflow prevention plate 1015 from stopping at a halfway position.

  The moving direction (front-back direction) of the flow-down preventing plate 1015 and the direction of receiving a load from the ball (left-right direction, see FIG. 13) intersect at right angles. Therefore, when a plurality of balls apply a load to the downflow prevention plate 1015, it is possible to prevent the downflow prevention plate 1015 from moving in the movement direction. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for the load due to the weight of the ball to be applied to the reversing gear 1014 connected to the downflow prevention plate 1015, and to improve the durability of the reversing gear 1014.

  The transmission rod 1016 is provided in such a manner that its extending tip is constantly pressed against the bottom of the annular groove 1012 in the groove depth direction by elastic force. Further, since the diameter is small, some elastic deformation in the radial direction or the like is possible. Therefore, when the opening / closing plate 650b performs the opening / closing operation as in the present embodiment, even if the path on which the transmission rod 1016 is guided is shifted between the upper groove 1012a and the lower groove 1012b in the forward path and the backward path, the deviation is not changed. , Can be absorbed by the elastic deformation of the transmission rod 1016 itself.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the operation of the ball that has reached the second specific winning opening 650a by flowing down the right path (flow path) of the game board 13 by right-handing will be described. FIGS. 12A and 12B are partial front views of the second variable winning device 650. FIG. FIG. 12A illustrates a case where the ball reaches the second specific winning opening 650a in a state where the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. In FIG. 12B, the second specific winning opening 650a is illustrated. A case where the ball reaches the second specific winning opening 650a in a state where 650a is opened is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the ball reaches the second specific winning opening 650a in a state where the second specific winning opening 650a is closed, the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a. Therefore, it flows to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a (see FIG. 12A). Then, the ball that has flowed to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a flows down the flow path to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a. Since the flow path to the left of the second specific winning opening 650a is inclined in the direction of the first specific winning opening 65a, the ball flows down in the direction of the first specific winning opening 65a.

  On the other hand, when the ball reaches the second specific winning opening 650a in a state where the second specific winning opening 650a is opened, as shown in FIG. 12B, the ball is placed on an extension of the flow path from which the ball has flowed down. The opening of the 2 specific winning opening 650a is located. Therefore, the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a. As shown in FIG. 12B, a passage 1022 for discharging a ball to the storage device 1000 is provided inside the second variable winning device 650. When the ball enters the passage 1022, the winning of the ball is detected and the prize ball is paid out. At the same time, the ball entering the inside of the second variable winning device 650 from the second specific winning opening 650a is removed. It can be discharged to the storage device 1000.

  With reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, a mode in which game balls flow into the storage device 1000 will be described. FIGS. 13A to 13C and FIGS. 14A to 14C are partial front views of the storage device 1000. In addition, it is illustrated with numbers added in the order in which the balls that entered the second variable winning device 650 enter.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the first ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a, the ball is inclined until it reaches the inclined surface portion 1023a arranged at the left end of the inclined channel 1023. It flows down to the lower left of the channel 1023.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the ball collides with the inclined surface portion 1023a, the flowing direction of the ball changes to the front side, is discharged from the discharge port 1024 to the front side, and lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. When the number of balls on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is one, the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state, so that the ball flows to the left, and as long as the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is in the protruding state (in the present embodiment, 2) (as long as the special winning opening 650a is in the open state).

  In the state of FIG. 13B, when the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is buried (in the present embodiment, when the second specific winning opening 650a is closed), the ball riding on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is removed. The ball flows down to the left from the tilting member 1040 and enters the normal ball entrance 1033 (see FIG. 9). Thus, it is possible to prevent a ball from accidentally entering the probability change entrance opening 1031 (see FIG. 9) at a jackpot A (see FIGS. 16 (a) and 17) which will be described later.

  That is, at the jackpot A, the second specific winning opening 650a is opened in a period (0.2 seconds) short enough to prevent the ball from entering. However, if the ball enters the ball by mistake during this short period, it may occur even if the player plays the game without fraud. On the other hand, even if the player accidentally enters the ball, it is at most about one ball, and does not enter three balls.

  Therefore, even if a ball accidentally enters the second specific winning opening 650a at the jackpot A, the ball does not cause the tilting member 1040 to tilt, and after the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. Since the downflow prevention plate 1015 is in a buried state, the ball is flown to the left from the tilting member 1040. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball from erroneously entering the probability change entrance opening 1031 (see FIG. 9) at the jackpot A.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c) and FIG. 14 (a), when the second ball and the third ball flow down the inclined flow path 1023 and collide with the inclined surface portion 1023a and are discharged to the front side, Land on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 at a position avoiding the first ball. That is, the second ball is arranged side by side to the right of the first ball (see FIG. 13C), and the third ball is composed of the first ball and the second ball. (See FIG. 14A). That is, when the ball coming later falls from above, the ball comes into contact with the ball placed earlier by its own weight and moves to the most stable position.

  As described above, even if the balls are discharged from the discharge port 1024 at different timings, the plurality of balls can be smoothly arranged side by side on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 by the action of each ball's own weight. . Therefore, it is possible to shorten a period until the position of the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 is shifted in the left-right direction.

  When three balls enter the second specific winning opening 650a at the same time, while the first ball collides with the inclined surface portion 1023a and turns to the front side, the second ball When the third ball collides with the first ball, the ball is turned to the front side, and may be discharged to the front side from the discharge port 1024 at a position in the middle of the inclined flow path 1023. Even in this case, although the number added to the ball is different from the state shown in FIG. 14A (in FIG. 14A, the numbers “1, 3, 2” from the left are “ 1, 2, 3 "). The fact that three balls are arranged side by side does not change. Therefore, the game can be advanced without delay.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when three balls are arranged side by side on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the center of gravity when the tilting member 1040 and the ball are integrated moves to the right side of the rotation axis, and the tilting member 1040 is tilted (see FIG. 14B).

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b), in the tilted state, the sphere riding on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 flows down to the right and flows down to the positively changing ball opening 1031 (see FIG. 9). In the tilting state of the tilting member 1040, even if the fourth and subsequent balls flow down the inclined flow channel 1023 and are discharged to the front side from the outlet 1024, if the ball still rides on the tilting member 1040, The balls move from one ball to the other in a mode in which the balls after the fourth ball push the ball on the tilting member 1040 to the right, and the tilting member 1040 can be maintained in the tilted state (FIG. 14B). If the ball has already disappeared from the tilting member 1040, there is no problem because some balls have already passed through the positive change ball entrance 1031. Therefore, depending on how the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a (frequency), the tilting member 1040 malfunctions (for example, the tilting state returns unexpectedly, or the ball gets stuck and the tilting member 1040 stops). Can be prevented, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031.

  While the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a, a plurality of balls reach the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, and the tilting member 1040 is in a tilted state or an initial state depending on the number of balls on the upper surface. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C, less than three (one in FIG. 14C) spheres may remain on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  As described above, the remaining ball flows down to the lower left from the tilting member 1040 by the falling prevention plate 1015 being buried based on the closing of the second specific winning opening 650a as described above. It is discharged from the ball port 1033 to a ball discharge path (not shown).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of balls remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can be reduced to zero after the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. Accordingly, a plurality of balls are sequentially stored in the tilting member 1040 from zero, the tilting member 1040 is tilted, and the ball is caused to flow toward the probable side channel 1032 (see FIG. 9) (operation effect). Can be executed for each big hit B (see FIG. 16B). Thereby, the effect of the tilting member 1040 can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a description will be given of the operation of the ball that has reached the first specific winning opening 65a by flowing down the right path (flow path) of the game board 13 by right-handing. FIG. 15A illustrates a case where the ball reaches the first specific winning opening 65a in a state where the first specific winning opening 65a is closed, and FIG. 15B illustrates the case where the ball reaches the first specific winning opening 65a. The case where the ball reaches the first specific winning opening 65a in a state where the ball 65a is opened is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the ball reaches the first specific winning opening 65a in a state where the first specific winning opening 65a is closed, the ball enters the first specific winning opening 65a. Therefore, it flows down above the first specific winning opening 65a and falls to the left side of the first variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 15 (a)). Then, the ball that has dropped to the left of the first specific winning opening 65a flows down to an out opening 66 (see FIG. 2) provided to the left of the first specific winning opening 65a.

  On the other hand, when the ball reaches the first specific winning opening 65a in a state where the first specific winning opening 65a is opened, as shown in FIG. 15B, the ball is placed on an extension of the flow path from which the ball flows down. The opening of one specific winning opening 65a is located. Therefore, the ball enters the first specific winning opening 65a. As shown in FIG. 15B, a ball discharge port 65d for discharging a ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is provided inside the first variable winning device 65. By entering the ball into the ball discharge port 65d, the winning of the ball is detected and the prize ball is paid out, and the ball entering the first variable winning device 65 from the first specific winning port 65a. Can be discharged. Since the bottom surface of the first variable winning device 65 is inclined in the direction of the ball outlet 65d, all the balls that have entered the first specific winning opening 65a enter the ball outlet 65d. Can be done. Therefore, all the balls can be reliably discharged.

  Next, an opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a time change of the second specific winning opening 650 a in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, and FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. It is a figure showing time change of mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 16A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 16A shows the time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time After a lapse of (for example, 0.2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, the closed state is maintained until seven seconds elapse from the start of the twelfth round, and the twelfth round ends based on the elapse of seven seconds. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  Also, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is in a protruding state when the second specific winning opening 650a is opened, and is buried when the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. . Here, since the time during which the second specific winning opening 650a is opened is extremely short, a situation in which a plurality of balls enter the storage device 1001 is unlikely to occur, and in addition, the time during which the flow prevention plate 1015 is in the protruding state. Is extremely short, a plurality of balls are stored in the tilting member 1040, and the tilting member 1040 can be less likely to tilt. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the positive entry ball opening 1031 at the jackpot A.

  Thus, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) is set so that the period during which the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened is extremely short. The release pattern of 650a is set. Therefore, in many cases when the jackpot A is reached, the ball does not enter the certain-change entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit), and it is difficult to set the special symbol in the certain-change state after the end of the big hit.

  The reason why the second special winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for 0.2 seconds immediately after the start of the 12th round is to make it difficult to understand that it is a jackpot A immediately after the start of the 12th round. It is. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (b), in the jackpot B where the ball easily enters the certain-variable entrance opening 1031, the second specific winning opening (the second large opening opening) immediately after the start of the 12th round. ) 650a is released. Therefore, by sharing the operation of the second specific winning opening (second large opening opening) 650a immediately after the start of the 12th round with the jackpot A and the jackpot B, it is expected that the current jackpot is the jackpot B. be able to.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16B, a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650 a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. The upper graph of FIG. 16B shows the time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 16B. The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is set to the open state. The open state is maintained until 5 seconds elapse from the start of the twelfth round, and the closed state is set based on the elapse of 5 seconds. In addition, even if ten balls enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a before the lapse of 5 seconds, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not used. Will be closed. This closed state is continued until the special gaming state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the twelfth round of the jackpot A. That is, when the second specific winning opening 650a is opened, the falling-down prevention plate 1015 is in a protruding state, and when the second specific winning opening 650a is closed, the buried state is the same as the big hit A. However, in conjunction with the state change of the second specific winning opening 650a, the state of protrusion is maintained from the start of the twelfth round, and the state changes to the buried state based on the lapse of 5 seconds. In addition, even if ten balls enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a before 5 seconds elapse, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state.

  Therefore, for 5 seconds from the start of the twelfth round of jackpot B, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a and a state where the ball is easily stored in the tilting member 1040 are maintained. Is done. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  Note that the opening pattern of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to this, and a pattern in which a ball can easily enter the certain-variable entering ball opening 1031 and a certain-variable entering ball opening 1031 are provided. The pattern may be arbitrarily determined as long as a pattern in which a ball does not easily enter can be set. For example, at the jackpot A, the second specific winning opening 650a operates in a manner that switches the state every two seconds, and at the jackpot B, the second specific winning opening 650a is set for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse). Alternatively, the operation may be performed in such a manner that the open state is maintained (until 10 balls are won).

  Further, the number of rounds in which the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to an arbitrary round. Further, the second specific winning opening (650a) may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a may be opened in the first round and the 15th round. May be set. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of the ball entering the certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031, so that the special symbol can be more easily changed to the certain symbol state after the end of the jackpot B. Therefore, even though the jackpot B is won, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, which lowers the motivation of the player for the game. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  The contents of ROM 202 (see FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the ROM 202 in the main control device 110, and FIG. 17B schematically illustrates a correspondence relationship between a first hit type counter C2 and a big hit type in a special symbol. FIG. 17C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second random number counter C4 and the hit in the ordinary symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 stores, as a part of the fixed value data, a first random number table 202a, a first random type selection table 202b, and a second random number table 202c. , And a variation pattern selection table 202d are stored at least.

  The first hit random number table 202a is a data table in which a big hit determination value of a first hit random number counter that is updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) is stored. When the value of the first random number counter acquired based on the winning start matches one of the determination values defined in the first random number table 202a, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 17B) is a data table in which the judgment value for determining the big hit type is stored, and the judgment value of the first hit type counter C2 is set to each big hit type. , And the type of the entrance that triggered the lottery of the special symbol. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired based on the winning start is compared with the first hit type selection table 202b, and the first hit type selection table 202b is compared. The big hit type corresponding to the value of the hit type counter C2 is selected.

  Specifically, when the special symbol 1 is drawn by lottery (a lottery based on the ball entering the first ball entrance 64), the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”. Is defined in association with a jackpot A (see 202b1 in FIG. 17B). As described above, in the case of the jackpot A, the period during which the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the twelfth round is configured to be extremely short (FIG. 16A). reference). Therefore, it becomes difficult to store a plurality of balls in the tilting member 1040, and it is difficult to allow the balls to enter the positive change entrance port 1031. That is, when the big hit A is reached, it is difficult to shift to the special symbol change state after the big hit is completed.

  The jackpot B is defined in association with the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the range of “50 to 99” (see 202b2 in FIG. 17B). As described above, in the case of the jackpot B, the period during which the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened in the twelfth round increases, and the second specific winning opening (second large opening) is opened. During the open period of 650a, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is configured to maintain the protruding state (see FIG. 16B). Therefore, by allowing a plurality of balls to enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a while the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is open, the tilting member 1040 Can store a plurality of balls, and the tilting member 1040 can be tilted with the weight of the balls. Then, as described above, a probable change ball opening 1031 is provided at a place where the ball flows in a state where the tilting member 1040 is tilted. Therefore, in the case of the big hit B, it is easy to shift to the special symbol change state after the big hit is completed.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol 2 is drawn by lottery (a lottery based on the ball entering the second entrance 640), the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 19”. The jackpot A is associated and defined (see 202b3 in FIG. 17B). The jackpot B is defined in association with the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the range of “20 to 99” (see 202b4 in FIG. 17B). That is, as compared with the case where the special symbol 1 has been hit by a lottery, the number of the judgment values that become the big hit B when the special symbol 2 has been hit by a lottery is larger. Therefore, it is configured such that a large hit is more likely to be a large hit B when the special symbol 2 is selected by the lottery.

  As described above, during the probable change of the special symbol, the hit probability of the normal symbol is increased, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (3 seconds), and the opening time of the electric accessory 640a in the case of the hit of the normal symbol is reduced. It is set to be longer (1 second × 2 times). Therefore, the ball can easily enter the second entrance 640, and the lottery of the special symbol 2 can be easily performed. Therefore, once it is possible to shift to the special symbol probable change state, the special symbol is likely to be a jackpot, and if the jackpot is obtained, the special symbol is likely to be a jackpot B, and the special symbol is changed after the jackpot ends. Since the jackpot B, which tends to be in the state, is likely to be repeated, the player can easily acquire a large amount of prize balls. This allows the player to play the game while strongly expecting the player to make a transition to the certain symbol change state, thereby improving the interest of the player in the game.

  The second winning random number table 202c (see FIG. 17C) is a data table in which the hit determination value of the ordinary symbol is stored. Specifically, in the normal state of the ordinary symbol, “5 to 28” is defined as a determination value that is a hit of the ordinary symbol (see 202c1 in FIG. 17C). In addition, in the high probability state of the ordinary symbol, “5 to 204” is defined as the determination value to be the hit of the ordinary symbol (see 202c2 in FIG. 17C). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, referring to the value of the second random number counter C4 obtained based on the ball passing through the normal entrance 67 and the second random number table 202c, It is determined whether it is a hit or not. The variation pattern selection table 202d is a data table in which the determination value of the variation type counter for determining the display mode of the variation pattern is specified for each display mode.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, as a method of configuring a gaming machine, it is easy to cause a ball to flow down to the positive-change side channel 1032 by storing a predetermined number of balls in the tilting member 1040. The above-described object can be achieved by one driving unit (solenoid 650c) by adopting a method of associating the easiness of ball accumulation with the opening and closing operation of the second variable winning device 650.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the falling prevention plate 1015 operates every time the second variable winning device 650 opens and closes has been described. However, the storage device 2000 according to the second embodiment uses the opening and closing of the second variable winning device 650. The opening and closing operation for operating the falling prevention plate 1015 and the opening and closing operation for not operating (maintaining) the falling prevention plate 1015 can be performed by the operation mode of FIG. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the annular groove 2012 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a front view of the annular groove 2012 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 18B is a cross-sectional view of the annular groove 2012 taken along line XVIIIb-XVIIIb in FIG. FIG. 18C is a cross-sectional view of the annular groove 2012 taken along line XVIIIc-XVIIIc in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the annular groove 2012 is a groove formed along an elliptical shape that is long in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 18A), and is formed above the L rotary gear 1013. It mainly includes an upper groove 2012a and a lower groove 2110 formed below the L rotating gear 1013 and branched.

  The upper groove 2012a has a smaller radius of curvature than the upper groove 1012a of the first embodiment, and is formed at a position that does not interfere with the cross member 1013b in FIG. Therefore, when the transmission rod 1016 passes through the upper groove 2012a, the cross member 1013b does not come into contact with the transmission rod 1016, and the L rotating gear 1013 maintains the posture.

  The lower groove 2110 is connected to a rear end (the left end in FIG. 18A) of the upper groove 2012a, and a front end of the upper groove 2012a extending forward from the start groove 2111 (see FIG. a) a contact groove 2112 connected to the right end), a branch groove 2113 extending rearward from a position where the start groove 2111 and the contact groove 2112 are connected, and a rear end of the branch groove 2113 ( Mainly includes a separation groove 2114 extending forward from FIG. 18A (left end) and connected to a front end (right end in FIG. 18A) of the upper groove 2012a.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 (b) and 18 (c), the annular groove 2012 does not have a constant bottom depth, but changes inclining in the direction in which the groove extends. Thereby, the movement route of the transmission rod 1016 can be limited.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18B, at the connection position between the upper groove 2012a and the start groove 2111, the depth of the start groove 2111 is made deeper than that of the upper groove 2012a. In the connection position, the contact groove 2112 has a greater groove depth than the start groove 2111, and at the connection position between the contact groove 2112 and the upper groove 2012a, the upper groove 2012a has a greater groove depth than the contact groove 2112. The depth is deepened.

  Therefore, in the cross section shown in FIG. 18B, the transmission rod 1016 can move only in the moving direction moving from the left end to the right. Therefore, the direction in which the transmission rod 1016 moves along the annular groove 2012 can be determined in one direction (the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 18B).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18C, at the connection position between the upper groove 2012a and the start groove 2111, the depth of the start groove 2111 is made deeper than that of the upper groove 2012a, and the start groove 2111 and the contact groove 2112 are connected to each other. At the connection position, the contact groove 2112 has a greater groove depth than the start groove 2111, and at the connection position between the contact groove 2112 and the separation groove 2114, the separation groove 2114 is larger than the contact groove 2112. The groove depth is made deeper, and the upper groove 2012a has a deeper groove depth than the separation groove 2114 at the connection position between the separation groove 2114 and the upper groove 2012a.

  Therefore, in the cross section shown in FIG. 18C, the transmission rod 1016 can move only in the moving direction moving from the left end to the right. Accordingly, when the solenoid 650c (see FIG. 9) is driven in such a manner that the contact groove 2112 is moved to the left again while the transmission rod 1016 is moving to the right, the moving path of the transmission rod 1016 is determined. Can be. That is, when the contact groove 2112 is moved leftward again while the transmission rod 1016 is moving rightward, the transmission rod 1016 moves along the path cross-sectionally viewed in FIG. In addition, the movement path of the transmission rod 1016 can be restricted.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, an operation of the downflow prevention plate 1015 caused by the transmission rod 1016 moving in the annular groove 2012 will be described. First, a case will be described in which the transmission rod 1016 does not return in the front-rear direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 19 and the right side in FIG. 19 is the front side) while passing through the lower groove 2110. More specifically, this operation is a driving mode of the solenoid 650c (see FIG. 9), in which the application of the current is stopped and then the application of the current is not performed again within a short period (for example, a period of less than 0.2 seconds). Corresponding to the case.

  FIGS. 19A to 19D are side views schematically showing the ball stopping device 2010. FIG. 19A, the transmission rod 1016 is disposed at the front end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to the closed state of the second specific winning opening 650a). In FIG. 19B, the transmission rod 1016 is disposed. FIG. 19C shows a state in which the transmission rod 1016 is in contact with the cross member 1013b in a state where the transmission rod 1016 is disposed at the rear end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to an open state of the second specific winning opening 650a). However, FIG. 19 (d) illustrates a state in which the transmission rod 1016 is disposed to the right away from the cross agent 1013b. Note that the state shown in FIG. 19D is returned to the state shown in FIG. 19A when the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. 19 (a) to FIG. 19 (d), and a series of operations returning to FIG. 19 (a), the second specific winning opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state. Corresponding to the action.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), as the second specific winning opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state (the state changes in about 0.2 seconds by driving the solenoid 650c). ), The transmission rod 1016 moves rearward, and the tip of the transmission rod 1016 contacts the start groove 2111 (see FIG. 19B).

  With the change of the second specific winning opening 650a from the state shown in FIG. 19B to the closed state (the state is changed by the elastic spring due to the release of the drive of the solenoid 650c), the transmission rod 1016 moves forward, Based on the rotation of the L rotation gear 1013, the reversing gear 1014 rotates 180 degrees, and the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the second specific winning opening 650a performs the opening / closing operation once, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to a different state. Therefore, in order to bring the flow-down preventing plate 1015 from the buried state shown in FIG. 19D to the protruding state shown in FIG. 19A, the opening and closing operation of the second specific winning opening 650a may be performed once again.

  FIGS. 20A to 20D are side views schematically showing the ball stopping device 2010. FIG. In FIG. 20A, a state in which the transmission rod 1016 is arranged at the front end of the annular groove 2012 (corresponding to a closed state of the second specific winning opening 650a) is shown in FIG. 20B. FIG. 20C shows a state in which the transmission rod 1016 is arranged at the rear end of the contact groove 2112, and FIG. 20D shows a state in which the transmission rod 1016 is arranged at the rear end of the contact groove 2114. And the state where the transmission rod 1016 has moved to near the connection position between the separation groove 2114 and the upper groove 2012a. The state shown in FIG. 20D returns to the state shown in FIG. 20A when the second specific winning opening 650a is closed. 20 (a) to FIG. 20 (d), and a series of operations returning to FIG. 20 (a), the second specific winning opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state. Corresponding to the action.

  As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the second specific winning opening 650a changes from the closed state to the open state, and then the solenoid 650c is released to slightly move the closing plate 650b to the front side. With the return, the transmission rod 1016 moves slightly from the rear end of the upper groove 2012a to the front side, and the tip of the transmission rod 1016 comes into contact with the part where the contact groove 2112 and the branch groove 2113 join (FIG. 20 (b)).

  By driving the solenoid 650c again from the state shown in FIG. 20B (for example, by driving the solenoid 650c again 0.1 seconds after the driving of the solenoid 650c is released), the transmission rod 1016 is moved to the cross member 1013b. Before contact, the transmission rod 1016 can be moved to the rear side. In this case, the transmission rod 1016 moves along the branch groove 2113 along the shape of the lower groove 2110 and reaches the separation groove 2113 ( FIG. 20 (c)).

  After that, when the driving of the solenoid 650c is released, the transmission rod 1016 moves to the front side along the separation groove 2114 with the closing of the second specific winning opening 650a. Therefore, in a series of operations illustrated in FIGS. 20A to 20D, the transmission rod 1016 and the cross member 1013b do not abut, so that the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be unchanged.

  By combining the operation shown in FIG. 19 and the operation shown in FIG. 20, when the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained in the open state, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is set in the protruding state, and the ball is stored in the storage device 2000. It is possible to form both the case where it is possible and the case where the downflow prevention plate 1015 is buried and the sphere cannot be stored in the storage device 2000. An example will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a time change of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, and FIG. 21B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. It is a figure showing time change of mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 21A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 21 (a) shows the time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 21 (a). The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the twelfth round starts, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time After a lapse of (for example, 0.2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is operated toward the closed state. Then, after a predetermined very short time (for example, 0.1 second) without waiting for the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a to enter the closed state, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) again. The opening 650a is opened. This open state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or until ten balls are won), and after the elapse of the predetermined time, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. And the twelfth round ends. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In addition, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the downflow prevention plate 1015 maintains the buried state independently of the state change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. Accordingly, it is possible to form a state in which it is difficult to maintain the ball in the storage device 2000 while maintaining the state in which the ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the positive entry ball opening 1031 at the jackpot A. Therefore, in many cases when the jackpot A is reached, the ball does not enter the certain-change entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit), and it is difficult to set the special symbol in the certain-change state after the end of the big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21 (b), the time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 21 (b) shows the time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 21 (b) The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time After a lapse of (for example, 0.2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, the closed state is maintained for a predetermined waiting time (for example, one second), and when the predetermined waiting time elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened. This open state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or until ten balls are won), and after the elapse of the predetermined time, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. And the twelfth round ends. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In addition, in the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes state every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a changes from the open state to the closed state. That is, at the start of the twelfth round, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a changes from the buried state to the protruding state based on being closed after being opened and then opened for a predetermined time. After that, it changes from the protruding state to the buried state based on being closed.

  As described above, in the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is maintained in the protruding state while the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is kept open for a predetermined period. The state where the ball easily enters the winning opening 650a is maintained, and the state where the ball is easily stored in the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a maintains the open state, but the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 during the maintenance of the open state. Since it can be changed, regardless of the jackpot type, the jackpot type is given to the player sufficiently by giving the player a chance to obtain a prize ball by allowing the ball to enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening port) 650a. The only difference that can be caused is whether the special symbol is likely to change to a certain state after the end of the jackpot, or only the difference. Thereby, the player who has won the jackpot A can increase the number of pitches that can be acquired.

  The reason why the opening period immediately after the start of the 12th round is shared by 0.2 seconds is to make it difficult to recognize that the jackpot A is reached immediately after the start of the 12th round. At the big hit B where the ball easily enters the certainty changing entrance 1031, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650 a is opened immediately after the start of the 12th round. Therefore, by sharing the operation of the second specific winning opening (second large opening opening) 650a immediately after the start of the 12th round with the jackpot A and the jackpot B, it is expected that the current jackpot is the jackpot B. be able to.

  On the other hand, since the closing time of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is made different after that, by confirming this closing time, the player can change the jackpot type of the current jackpot to the jackpot A. It is possible to easily determine whether it is a big hit or a big hit. This allows the player to pay attention to the opening / closing operation of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a at the start of the twelfth round.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the vicinity of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a (the part that the player pays attention to) is brilliantly illuminated by the LED, while the second specific winning opening (second large opening). The power consumption can be reduced by turning off the LED at the portion distant from 650a (the portion that the player hardly sees). In addition, the visibility of the ball at a portion away from the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the game area can be reduced.

  In addition, regarding the visibility of the ball in the game area, for example, by lowering the visibility of the ball flowing upstream of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, the ball is moved from an unexpected position. A state of flowing down to the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be formed, and the player can be hardly tired.

  Further, for example, when the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is in the disabled state, it flows down to the left of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the outer edge member 73 (see FIG. 2). By lowering the visibility of the ball flowing downstream (toward the first out port 66), the concentration of the player on the ball flowing toward the first out port 66 can be prevented. . As a result, it is possible to maintain the degree of attention around the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the operation of the flow-down preventing plate 1015 with respect to the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 can be made different depending on the driving mode of the solenoid 650c. Thereby, the attention power of the second variable winning device 650 can be improved.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case in which the falling prevention plate 1015 is driven by the driving force of the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 3000 in the third embodiment employs a drive motor 3012 that operates at all times. The driving force of the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 is configured to switch between transmission and interruption of the driving force from the driving motor 3012 to the downflow prevention plate 1015. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIGS. 22A and 22B are perspective rear views of the storage device 3000 according to the third embodiment. 23 (a) is a front view of the storage device 3000, FIG. 23 (b) is a top view of the storage device 3000, and FIG. 24 is a rear view of the storage device 3000. Note that the base plate 60 is not shown above the second variable winning device 650 in FIGS. 22 to 24, and in FIG. 22A, a perspective view of the storage device 3000 as viewed from above is shown in FIG. In ()), perspective views of the storage device 3000 viewed from below are respectively shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the storage device 3000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, a ball stopper device 3010 disposed on the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described induced flow. It mainly includes a path 1020, a branch flow path 1030, and a tilting member 1040.

  The ball stopping device 3010 includes a plate-shaped base plate portion 3011 extending rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and a drive motor 3012 fixed to a flange extending parallel to the base plate portion 3011. A fixed clutch 3013a which is fixed to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 3012 and has a sharp uneven shape formed on one axial surface over the outer periphery; and a concave and convex shape which can mesh with the fixed clutch 3013a. A switching clutch 3013 formed of a moving clutch 3013b having a shape and supported by a rotating shaft of a drive motor 3012 in an idle state; a rotating disk 3014 rotating in synchronization with the phase of the moving clutch 3013b; A downflow prevention plate 1015 that moves in the front-rear direction based on the rotation of 3014, and a moving clutch 3013 driven by the second variable winning device 650. It comprises a switching member 3016 for moving the position, mainly.

  The base plate portion 3011 includes an elastic spring 3011a that urges the flow-down preventing plate 1015 in a direction of projecting to the front side, and a shaft that protrudes in a rod shape to the rear side and rotatably supports the protrusion switching member 3016. 3011b. By the action of this elastic spring 3011a, the downflow prevention plate 1015 projects to the front side and maintains the protruding state.

  The drive motor 3012 is a DC motor that is always driven to rotate in one direction, and operates at a slow rotation speed. In the present embodiment, the rotation operation is performed in one rotation in three seconds.

  The rotating disk 3014 extends from the center position of the disk portion 1014b and the protruding pin 1014b and the disk portion 1014b through the base plate portion 3011 and is coaxial with the rotation axis of the drive motor 3012. And a formed through shaft 3014a.

  The moving clutch 3013b includes a through hole 3013b1 fitted to the through shaft 3014a at a center position thereof, and a support edge 3013b2 extending circularly outward in a radial direction from a portion where the uneven shape is formed. . The through hole 3013b1 and the through shaft 3014a are configured so as to be relatively movable in the axial direction, but not in the circumferential direction. For example, the outer shape of the through shaft 3014a is formed in a D shape, and the inner shape of the through hole 3013b1 is formed in a D shape slightly larger than the outer shape of the through shaft 3014a.

  When the moving clutch 3013b and the fixed clutch 3013a are separated from each other, only the fixed clutch 3013a of the switching clutch 3013 is rotated by the driving force of the driving motor 3012. On the other hand, when the moving clutch 3013b is arranged at a position where it meshes with the fixed clutch 3013a, the moving clutch 3013b rotates in synchronization with the rotation of the fixed clutch 3013a.

  As a result, after the moving clutch 3013b starts to mesh with the fixed clutch 3013a, the drive motor 3012 makes a half turn (after a delay period of 1.5 seconds in this embodiment), thereby changing the downflow prevention plate 1015 to the buried state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, in the present embodiment, the solenoid 650c of the second variable winning device 650 expands and contracts in the left-right direction. The rigid bar B31 extending in the expansion and contraction direction of the solenoid 650c moves in the horizontal direction based on the expansion and contraction operation in the horizontal direction. The distal end of the rigid rod B31 is connected to a connecting groove C31 formed on the lower surface of the opening / closing plate 650b. In the present embodiment, the farther the connecting groove C31 is from the solenoid 650c in the left-right direction, the more the rear surface is inclined. Formed in a manner. Therefore, when the solenoid 650c is driven (moves in the direction of pulling the rigid bar B31), the open / close plate 650b is retracted, the second variable winning device 650 is opened, and when the drive of the solenoid 650c is released, the open / close plate 650b is released. Is projected to the front side, and the second variable winning device 650 is closed.

  The switching member 3016 is formed of a vertically elongated rod member, and is rotatably supported by a shaft rod 3011b at a position displaced slightly upward from a lower end, and a moving portion of a solenoid 650c at an upper end portion. And a supporting long hole 3016b supported by a supporting shaft projecting in parallel with the projecting direction of the shaft rod 3011b, and a supporting edge 3013b2 of the moving clutch 3013b at a lower end portion on both axial sides of the moving clutch 3013b. And a claw portion 3016c that is slidably supported from above.

  In the present embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened (when the solenoid 650c is driven and the rigid bar B31 is pulled rightward in rear view), the switching member 3016 is tilted toward the solenoid 650c. When the switching clutch 3013 forms a release state in which the transmission is released (the unevenness of the clutch is separated from each other) and the second variable winning device 650 is closed (the drive of the solenoid 650c is released) When the rigid bar B31 is pushed leftward in rear view), the switching member 3016 assumes a transmission posture in which the switching member 3016 is tilted to the opposite side of the solenoid 650c, and the fixed clutch 3013a and the moving clutch 3013b mesh with each other. , Forming a transmission state for transmitting the driving force.

  When the switching clutch 3013 is in the transmission state, the convex portions of the fixed clutch 3013a and the moving clutch 3013b may abut each other in the axial direction, but the concave and convex portions have a sharp shape (a flat surface perpendicular to the axis). However, since the movable clutch 3013b rotates at the time of contact, the impact at the time of contact can be released. Thereby, the durability of the switching clutch 3013 can be improved as compared with the case where the uneven portion is formed from an uneven shape having a surface perpendicular to the axis.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27, a process from when the driving force of the driving motor 3012 is transmitted to when the downflow prevention plate 1015 operates will be described. FIG. 25 (a) is a rear view of the ball stopping device 3010, and FIG. 25 (b) is a side view of the ball stopping device 3010 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXVb in FIG. 25 (a), and FIG. FIG. 26B is a rear view of the ball stopping device 3010, FIG. 26B is a side view of the ball stopping device 3010 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXVIb in FIG. 26A, and FIG. FIG. 27B is a side view of the ball stopping device 3010 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXVIIb in FIG. 27A.

  Note that FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is in the open state and the switching member 3016 is in the release position. In FIG. 26, the second variable winning device 650 is closed from the state illustrated in FIG. FIG. 27 shows a state in which the switching member 3016 is in the transmission posture. In FIG. 27, the second variable winning device 650 changes the closed state from the state shown in FIG. 26 to the closed state for a predetermined time (1.5 in this embodiment). (Second) is shown.

  The relationship between the operation of the second variable winning device 650 and the operation of the downflow prevention plate 1015 will be described. Before the opening and closing operation of the second variable prize device 650 starts, the second variable prize device 650 maintains the closed state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26, the switching clutch 3013 maintains the transmission state and the drive motor 3012 Since the driving force is constantly transmitted to the rotating disk 3014, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes between a protruding state and a buried state every predetermined time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment). Since this state change is performed at a position that can be visually recognized by the player, it is possible to improve the power of attention to the vicinity where the flow prevention plate 1015 is arranged (near the storage device 3000).

  When the jackpot game starts, the twelfth round is started, and the second variable winning device 650 is opened, the switching clutch 3013 is released, and the driving force from the driving motor 3012 is not transmitted to the downflow prevention plate 1015. The downflow prevention plate 1015 is pushed out to the front side by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a, and is brought into a protruding state. This protruding state is maintained at least while the second variable winning device 650 maintains the open state.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 25 and the second variable winning device 650 changes to the closed state, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the switching clutch 3013 is in the transmission state, and the driving force of the drive motor 3012 is reduced. Transmission to the downflow prevention plate 1015 via the rotating disk 3014 starts.

  Here, when the falling-down prevention plate 1015b is in the protruding state, the rotation disk 3014 is protruded by the protrusion pin 1014c of the rotation-preventing plate 1015 being arranged inside the connection elongated hole 1015a of the falling-down prevention plate 1015. The posture is such that the pin 1014c is disposed at the front end (the position parallel to the front from the rotation axis of the rotating disk 3014).

  The falling prevention plate 1015 is in the buried state because the posture of the rotating disk 3014 is such that the protruding pin 1014c is disposed at the rear end (the position where the rotating disk 3014 is moved parallel to the rear from the rotation axis of the rotating disk 3014). In this case, even if the switching clutch 3013 starts to be in the transmission state, the downflow prevention plate 1015 does not immediately enter the buried state, and maintains the protruding state as shown in FIG. .

  The rotation of the switching clutch 3013 is generated by the rotation of the drive motor 3012. In the present embodiment, since the drive motor 3012 rotates at a speed of one rotation in three seconds, when the second variable winning device 650 maintains the closed state for 1.5 seconds, as shown in FIG. Is moved parallel to the rear side from the rotation axis of the rotating disk 3014, and the flow-down preventing plate 1015 forms a buried state. As a result, after the second variable winning device 650 is closed, the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 can be discharged to the ball discharge path (not shown) through the normal ball inlet 1033.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the flow-down preventing plate 1015 forms a buried state and discharges the remaining ball after a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) from the closing of the second variable winning device 650. It is formed. Further, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened, the downflow prevention plate 1015 projects toward the front side by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a, so that the projecting state is formed without time delay. Therefore, the timing of the state change of the falling prevention plate 1015 based on the operation timing of the second variable winning device 650 can be made different depending on the direction of the state change.

  In addition, as described above, by maintaining the closed state of the second variable winning device 650 for 1.5 seconds, the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be changed to the buried state. When the second variable winning device 650 is changed to the open state again (for example, before the lapse of one second), the switching clutch 3013 is released, and the downflow prevention plate 1015 is extended by the elastic force of the elastic spring 3011a. The prevention plate 1015 forms a protruding state. That is, the operation state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be changed depending on whether the closed state is maintained for 1.5 seconds or longer, or 1.5 seconds or less (about 1 second) is maintained and the state is again opened. . Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, an opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a diagram showing a time change of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, and FIG. 28B is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. It is a figure showing time change of mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 28A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 28A shows the time change (whether it is in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time After a lapse of (for example, 0.2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Then, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and the predetermined time (for example, 1 second) Is passed, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time of 1.5 seconds or more (for example, 2 seconds). Thereafter, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened again for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and when the predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) is opened. The opening 650a is closed and the twelfth round ends. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  Further, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is kept closed for 1.5 seconds or more. Accordingly, the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is turned on each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, while creating a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. By changing the state to the buried state, it is possible to make it difficult to store the ball on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. That is, the ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a by opening for one second flows toward the normal winning opening 1033 every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. As long as three balls do not enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in one opening, the tilting member 1040 may not be tilted.

  Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the positive entry ball opening 1031 at the jackpot A. Therefore, in many cases when the jackpot A is reached, the ball does not enter the certain-change entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit), and it is difficult to set the special symbol in the certain-change state after the end of the big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28B, a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650 a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. The upper graph of FIG. 28 (b) shows the time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 28 (b) The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the predetermined time After a lapse of (for example, 0.2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Thereafter, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) of 1.5 seconds or less, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and After a lapse of time (for example, one second), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time of 1.5 seconds or less (for example, 1 second). Thereafter, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened again for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and when the predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) is opened. The opening 650a is closed, and then the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is again closed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds after the start of the twelfth round, or in the twelfth round). After the predetermined time elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the twelfth round ends. This closed state is continued until the special gaming state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the twelfth round of the jackpot A. That is, the downfall prevention plate 1015 forms a buried state when the second specific winning opening 650a maintains the closed state for 1.5 seconds. In the case of the big hit B, the closed state period is longer than 1.5 seconds. Since this is a short one second, the downflow prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state during the twelfth round.

  Therefore, from the start of the twelfth round of the jackpot B to the end of the twelfth round, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained, and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. An easy-to-operate state is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  As described above, the operation mode of the second specific winning opening 650a after the start of the twelfth round is similar to the operation mode in which the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for one second, then closed and then opened again for one second, while the jackpot A and the jackpot B are set. Thus, the case where the special symbol is easily set to the probable change state after the end of the big hit (see FIG. 28B) and the case where it is difficult to set the special symbol to the probable change state (see FIG. 28A) can be formed. it can. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether the jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and the player's expectation can be kept longer during the game. .

  The number of rounds for opening the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to an arbitrary round. Further, the second specific winning opening (650a) may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a may be opened in the first round and the 15th round. May be set. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of the ball entering the certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031, so that the special symbol can be more easily changed to the certain symbol state after the end of the jackpot B. Therefore, even though the jackpot B is won, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, which lowers the motivation of the player for the game. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  Further, in the big hit B (FIG. 28 (b)), after the big hit is completed (after the second specific winning opening 650a is closed), the falling-down prevention plate 1015 is delayed for a predetermined period (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment). Change to buried state. For this reason, for example, if a ball clerk requests repairs to a hall clerk, and if the repair takes just before the end of the twelfth round, the ball is launched in a hurry. Even in the case of entering, for the predetermined period after the end of the twelfth round, room for the tilting member 1040 to tilt can be left. This can make it easier and more likely to be set to the special symbol change state after the end of the jackpot.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the operation mode in which the flow-down preventing plate 1015 enters the buried state after a predetermined time delay from the closing of the second variable winning device 650 is realized only by controlling the operation mode of the solenoid 650c. can do.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the case where the downflow prevention plate 1015 is driven based on the length of the closed state of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 4000 in the fourth embodiment has the second variable winning device. Based on the length of the open state of the device 650, it is configured to switch whether or not to drive the downflow prevention plate 1015. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 29 is a rear perspective view of the storage device 4000 in the fourth embodiment. Note that FIG. 29 illustrates a state in which the second variable winning device 650 (see FIG. 2) is in the closed state, and the illustration of the base plate 60 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the storage device 4000 includes a main body plate portion 1001 fastened and fixed to the base plate 60, a ball stopper device 4010 disposed on the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described guide channel. 1020, a branch channel 1030, and a tilting member 1040 are mainly provided (see FIG. 23).

  The ball stopping member 4010 includes a plurality of plate-shaped base plate portions 4011 extending rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, a drive motor 4012 supported by a part of the base plate portion 4011, A disk-shaped friction rotating member 4013 that has a plurality of surfaces to which a driving force is transmitted from a driving motor 4012 and is configured to be slidable in the axial direction; and a friction rotating member 4013 that is arranged coaxially with the friction rotating member 4013. Rotating disk 4014 configured in such a manner as to be able to transmit the driving force, a fall prevention plate 1015 connected to the rotating disk 4014, and a sliding movement of the friction rotating member 4013 connected to the moving part of the solenoid 650c. And a switching member 3016 to be operated.

  In the present embodiment, contrary to the case of the third embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 (see FIG. 24) is closed by the solenoid 650c, the switching member 3016 is moved to the solenoid 650c side (rear view). On the other hand, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened by the solenoid 650c, the switching member 3016 tilts to the side away from the solenoid 650c. In this case, as the solenoid 650c, it is preferable to use a solenoid that extends by electric drive from the viewpoint of power saving.

  For example, by inverting the inclination direction of the connection groove C31 (see FIG. 22B) of the solenoid 650c from side to side, a configuration that satisfies the above-described operation conditions can be achieved. The posture in the closed state (see FIG. 29) is referred to as a first transmission posture of the switching member 3016, and the posture in the open state is referred to as a second transmission posture of the switching member 3016.

  The base plate portion 4011 includes a first support plate 4011a that supports the drive motor 4012, a second support plate 4011b that is provided in parallel with the first support plate 4011a, and that supports a distal end of a drive shaft of the drive motor 4012. A third support plate 4011c, which is disposed above the first support plate 4011a and has a shaft rod 4011d that rotatably supports the friction rotation member 4013, is slidably sandwiched between the rotating disk 4014 from both sides in the axial direction. And a fourth support plate 4011e that supports and maintains a position coaxial with the friction rotating member 4013.

  The fourth support plate 4011e rotates in such a manner that the plate protrudes from the outer periphery of the rotating disk 4014 to a position slightly inside the outer periphery of the rotating disk 4014 and slidably sandwiches the rotating disk 4014 from the axial direction over a range of about 200 degrees. The disk 4014 is supported. Further, since the portion for receiving the outer peripheral surface of the rotating disk 4014 is formed as a circular recess having a diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the rotating disk 4014, the rotating disk 4014 is prevented from being displaced in the radial direction. are doing. The rotating disk 4014 is maintained coaxial with the friction rotating member 4013 by a holding mechanism (not shown).

  The drive motor 4012 has a bracket fixed to the first support plate 4011a, and includes a pair of drive disks 4012a and 4012b fixed to the rotation shaft on the opposite side of the bracket across the first support plate 4011a.

  The pair of driving discs 4012a and 4012b are arranged at positions where the outer peripheral surfaces thereof can come into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the friction rotating member 4013, and the arrangement of the friction rotating member 4013 replaces the driving discs 4012a and 4012b to be rubbed. In the state shown in FIG. 29, the friction rotating member 4013 is arranged at a position where it can abut on the driving disk 4012a arranged on the side close to the rotating disk 4014. The drive motor 4012 always rotates at a constant speed. In the present embodiment, the drive motor 4012 rotates at a speed of one rotation in six seconds.

  Next, the friction rotating member 4013 and the rotating disk 4014 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 are exploded rear perspective views of the ball stopping device 4010. FIG. Note that FIG. 30 illustrates a state of the drive motor 4012 as viewed from the bracket side, and FIG. 31 illustrates a state of the drive motor 4012 as viewed from the shaft side. 30 and 31, illustration of the base plate portion 4011 and the switching member 3016 is omitted.

  The friction rotating member 4013 is a donut-shaped disk member having a through hole formed at the center, and includes a boundary disk portion 4013a forming the maximum outer diameter, and a bracket side of the drive motor 4012 from the boundary disk portion 4013a. A first friction disc 4013b protruding in a donut shape and a donut projecting on the opposite side of the first friction disc 4013b with the same outer diameter as the first friction disc 4013b across the boundary disc portion 4013a. The second friction disc 4013c to be formed, the projecting engagement portion 4013d eccentrically protruding from the axial surface of the second friction disc 4013c, and a part of the outer peripheral portion of the second friction disc 4013c. And a release recess 4013e, which is a portion recessed radially inward.

  The boundary disc portion 4013a engages with the claw portion 3016c of the switching member 3016 near the outer peripheral position (see FIG. 29). Therefore, when the switching member 3016 operates, the boundary disk portion 4013a is pressed by the claw portion 3016c, and the friction rotating member 4013 moves along the extending direction of the shaft rod portion 4011d.

  The first friction disc 4013b and the second friction disc 4013c have the same outer diameter as the drive discs 4012a and 4012b of the drive motor 4012. Therefore, the rotation speed of the drive motor 4012 and the rotation speed of the friction rotation member 4013 are the same under the condition that there is no slip.

  The release concave portion 4013e is formed in a mode (size, depth in the radial direction) in which the contact with the drive disk 4012a is released when the release concave portion 4013e is arranged to face the drive disk 4012a. That is, in a state where the second friction disc 4013c is in contact with the drive disc 4012a and the second friction disc 4013c is rotated by the friction with the drive disc 4012a, the release recess 4013e moves the drive disc 4012a side. When the orientation of the second friction disc 4013c is changed to the orientation in which the release concave portion 4013e is oriented on a straight line connecting the shaft rod portion 4011d and the rotation axis of the drive motor 4012, the transmission of the driving force to the second friction disc 4013c is released, and the friction rotation The member 4013 maintains the posture as it is.

  The rotating disk 4014 is provided on the opposite side to the disk portion 1014b, the protruding pin 1014c, and the side on which the protruding pin 1014c protrudes, in a phase exactly opposite to that of the protruding pin 1014c. And a projecting rib 4014a.

  The protruding rib 4014a is formed in an elongated shape along the radial direction of the disk portion 1014b, and the protruding rib 4014a is disposed in a state where the friction rotating member 4013 is arranged on the shaft side of the drive motor 4012 (see FIG. 29). A height at which the friction rotating member 4013 is arranged on the bracket side of the drive motor 4012 so that the friction rotating member 4013 cannot be brought into contact with the projecting engagement portion 4013d in the circumferential direction. It is protruded with.

  With reference to FIG. 32, switching of the driving force transmission mode of the driving motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, and the rotating disk 4014 will be described. 32A and 32B are rear views of the ball stopping device 4010. FIG. Note that FIG. 32A illustrates a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is in the closed state and the switching member 3016 is in the first transmission posture, and FIG. 32B is a diagram illustrating the second variable winning device. The state where the device 650 is in the open state and the switching member 3016 is in the second transmission posture is illustrated.

  32 (a) and 32 (b), in order to facilitate understanding, the rotating disk 4014 has a state in which the protruding pins 1014c are arranged on the front side (the back side in FIG. 32). (Corresponding to the protruding state of the plate 1015), and the friction rotating member 4013 is shown in a state in which the release concave portion 4013e is arranged on the back side (the front side in FIG. 32).

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the second variable winning device 650 is in the closed state, the second friction disc 4013c and the drive disc 4012a are arranged to be in contact with each other. Accordingly, in this state, the friction rotating member 4013 rotates at the rotation speed of the driving disk 4012a (the speed of one rotation in six seconds).

  Further, when the friction rotating member 4013 continuously rotates and the release concave portion 4013e is arranged at a position (lower side in FIG. 32A) arranged opposite to the driving disk 4012a, the driving disk 4012a and the second friction are arranged. The disk 4013c is separated, and the transmission of the driving force is released. Therefore, even if the arrangement of the friction rotating member 4013 in the axial direction maintains the arrangement shown in FIG. 32A, the friction rotating member 4013 is arranged at a position where the release concave portion 4013e is arranged to face the driving disk 4012a. The driving force is released when the posture is set (with a rotation amount of less than one round).

  As shown in FIG. 32B, when the second variable winning device 650 is opened, the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b are arranged to be in contact with each other. Therefore, in this state, the friction rotating member 4013 rotates at the rotation speed of the driving disk 4012b (the speed of one rotation in six seconds).

  As described above, in the state shown in FIG. 32A (after maintaining this state for 6 seconds or more), the friction rotating member 4013 is positioned such that the release concave portion 4013e is arranged to face the driving disk 4012a. , The posture of the friction rotating member 4013 at the moment when the second variable winning device 650 is opened can be unified every time. That is, the transmission of the driving force between the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b can be started in a posture in which the release concave portion 4013e is arranged to face the driving disc 4012a. This allows the control side to grasp the attitude of the friction rotating member 4013 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second variable winning device 650 was changed from the closed state to the open state.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 32B, the second friction disc 4013c and the drive disc 4012b are always in contact with each other, so that the driving force is always transmitted. On the other hand, since the protruding rib 4014a and the protruding engagement portion 4013d do not abut in the circumferential direction, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 does not change even if the state of FIG. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the friction rotating member 4013 continues to change the posture. From these configurations, it is possible to switch between keeping the flow-down preventing plate 1015 in the protruding state or changing to the buried state depending on the length of the period in which the open state is maintained. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (c) are schematic diagrams of the drive motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, the rotating disk 4014, and the falling prevention plate 1015 when viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. 32 (a). Note that FIG. 33 (a) illustrates a closed state of the second variable winning device 650, and FIG. 33 (b) illustrates a state where the state has changed from the closed state to the open state and 2 seconds have elapsed. In FIG. 33B, the state after switching from the open state to the closed state in the state of FIG. 33B and four seconds after FIG. 33B is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, in FIG. 33A, the drive motor 4012 rotates in the clockwise direction CW. When the second variable winning device 650 is opened from the state shown in FIG. 33A, the friction rotating member 4013 is brought into contact with the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b (see FIG. 32) by the contact between the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b (see FIG. 32). In (a), it rotates counterclockwise CCW.

  When the state is changed to the closed state after the opening for 2 seconds, as shown in FIG. 33B, the protruding ribs 4014a are arranged in the traveling direction of the protruding engagement portions 4013d. While the rotation continues, the protruding rib 4014a is pushed by the protruding engagement portion 4013d, so that the rotating disk 4014 rotates. As a result, the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes from the protruding state to the buried state.

  Thereafter, the friction rotating member 4013 continues to rotate to the posture shown in FIG. 33C, and the transmission of the driving force from the driving motor 4012 is released. Since the downflow prevention plate 1015 returns to the protruding state by the elastic spring 3011a, the rotating disk 4014 also rotates from the state shown in FIG. 33C based on the movement thereof, and returns to the state shown in FIG.

  As described above, the open state is maintained for a period slightly shorter than half of the time required for one rotation of the drive motor 4012 (2.5 seconds or less in the present embodiment), and then the closed state is maintained. 1015 can be formed into a buried state.

  FIGS. 34A to 34C are schematic diagrams of the drive motor 4012, the friction rotating member 4013, the rotating disk 4014, and the flow-down preventing plate 1015 when viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXIIIa in FIG. FIG. 34 (a) shows a closed state of the second variable winning device 650, and FIG. 34 (b) shows a state where the state has changed from the closed state to the open state and 4 seconds have passed. FIG. 34B illustrates a state two seconds after FIG. 34B after switching from the open state to the closed state in the state of FIG.

  When the second variable winning device 650 is opened from the state shown in FIG. 34A, the friction rotating member 4013 is brought into contact with the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b (see FIG. 32) by the contact between the first friction disc 4013b and the driving disc 4012b (see FIG. 32). In (a), it rotates counterclockwise CCW.

  When the state is changed to the closed state after the opening for 4 seconds, as shown in FIG. 34B, the protruding ribs 4014a are not arranged in the traveling direction of the protruding engaging portions 4013d, so that the friction disc member 4013 While the rotation is continued, the protruding rib 4014a is placed at the same position. Therefore, the rotating disk 4014 is not rotated, and the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is maintained in a protruding state.

  Thereafter, the friction rotating member 4013 continues to rotate to the posture shown in FIG. 34C, and the transmission of the driving force from the driving motor 4012 is released. As described above, by maintaining the open state for a period slightly longer than half of the time required for one rotation of the drive motor 4012 (3.5 seconds or more in the present embodiment) and then maintaining the closed state, the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be maintained in a protruding state.

  During the one-second period during which the open state is maintained from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds, the protruding engagement portion 4013d and the protruding rib 4014a may abut in the axial direction, causing a failure. Therefore, during this period, a control program is constructed so as not to change from the open state to the closed state. As described above, the operation of the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be changed only by a difference of several seconds in the period in which the open state is maintained. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 (a) is a diagram showing a time change of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, and FIG. 35 (b) is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. It is a figure showing time change of mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 35A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 35 (a) shows the time change (whether it is open or closed) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 35 (a) The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, when the twelfth round starts, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time shorter than 2.5 seconds (for example, 2 seconds). When the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Thereafter, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) for 6 seconds or more from the start of the twelfth round, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). When the predetermined time (for example, two seconds) elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. That is, opening for 2 seconds, and then closing for 4 seconds are repeated a plurality of times, and a predetermined period of time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the 12th round, or until 10 balls have won in the 12th round). By doing so, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the twelfth round ends. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  Further, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state every time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is kept closed for 4 seconds. Accordingly, the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is turned on each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, while creating a state in which a ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. By changing the state to the buried state, it is possible to make it difficult to store the ball on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. In other words, the ball that has entered the second specific winning opening 650a by opening for two seconds flows toward the normal winning opening 1033 each time the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. As long as three balls do not enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in one opening (2 seconds), the tilting member 1040 may not be tilted. In the present embodiment, the upstream side of the second variable winning device 650 is formed so that the ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a at a pace of about one ball per second. Therefore, during the single opening of the second specific winning opening 650a, ten or more balls do not enter the second specific winning opening 650a.

  Thus, at the jackpot A, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the positive change entrance port 1031 while maintaining a state where a prize ball at the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Therefore, in many cases when the jackpot A is reached, the ball does not enter the certain-change entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit), and it is difficult to set the special symbol in the certain-change state after the end of the big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35 (b), a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. FIG. The upper graph of FIG. 35 (b) shows the time change (whether it is open or closed) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 35 (b) The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the falling prevention plate 1015.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time of 3 seconds or more (for example, 4 seconds). After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Thereafter, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds), and the predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) Is passed, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). And it is released again.

  That is, opening for 4 seconds, and then closing for 2 seconds are repeated a plurality of times, and a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the 12th round, or until 10 balls have been won in the 12th round). By doing so, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the twelfth round ends. Then, in the interval period, the second second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and when the predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses, the second specifying winning opening (for one second) elapses. The winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 1015 performs an operation different from that of the twelfth round of the jackpot A. That is, the downflow prevention plate 1015 forms the buried state when the second specific winning opening 650a is opened in 2.5 seconds or less and thereafter closed for about 3 seconds. Since the closed state is maintained for 2 seconds after the open state of 650a is maintained for 4 seconds, the above-mentioned opening / closing condition is not met, and the downflow prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state during the 12th round. .

  Therefore, from the start of the twelfth round of the jackpot B to the end of the twelfth round, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained, and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. An easy-to-operate state is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  In the big hit B, the opening state is set for several seconds during the interval because the falling prevention plate 1015 is forcibly brought into the buried state and the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is flown toward the normal entrance 1033. That's why.

  As described above, while the operation mode of the second specific winning opening 650a after the start of the twelfth round is similar to the operation mode of opening for a few seconds, closing it and then opening it again for a few seconds, the jackpot A and the jackpot B Thus, the case where the special symbol is likely to be set to the probable change state after the end of the big hit (see FIG. 35 (b)) and the case where it is difficult to set the special symbol to the probable change state (see FIG. 35 (a)) can be formed. it can. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and it is possible to keep the player's expectation longer during the game.

  The number of rounds in which the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to an arbitrary round. Further, the second specific winning opening (650a) may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a may be opened in the first round and the 15th round. May be set. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of the ball entering the certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031, so that the special symbol can be more easily changed to the certain symbol state after the end of the jackpot B. Therefore, even though the jackpot B is won, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, which lowers the motivation of the player for the game. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  As described above, the downflow prevention plate 1015 is buried during the big hit, for example, from the start of the twelfth round, the second specific winning opening 650a has a predetermined time of 2.5 seconds or less (for example, 2 seconds). After the open state is maintained, the condition that the closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) is satisfied. That is, the opening / closing pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a in which the falling prevention plate 1015 maintains the protruding state is not limited to the pattern shown in FIG. An example thereof will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B (part 2) will be described. The upper graph in FIG. 36 shows the time change (whether it is open or closed) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and the lower graph of FIG. , The time change of the falling prevention plate 1015 (whether it is in the protruding state or in the buried state).

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the twelfth round is started, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) and the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) ) Elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. Thereafter, after maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and the predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) ) Elapses, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). When the predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened.

  Then, after maintaining the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. The closed state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). And it is released again.

  That is, only at the start of the 12th round, the closing time after opening for 2 seconds is set to 2 seconds, thereafter, the opening is performed for 2 seconds, and thereafter, the closing is repeated for 4 seconds, and a predetermined time (for example, from the start of the 12th round) When 30 seconds elapse or until ten balls are won in the twelfth round), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and the twelfth round ends. Then, in the interval period, the second second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and when the predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses, the second specifying winning opening (for example, one second) elapses. The winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  By opening and closing the second specific winning opening 650a in this manner, the state at the start of the twelfth round (that is, the state in which the friction rotating member 4013 has the release concave portion 4013e facing the drive motor 4012 side, in other words, In FIG. 36, from 6n (n is an integer) seconds after the start of the twelfth round), the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a predetermined time of 2.5 seconds or less (for example, 2 seconds), and then closed. Therefore, the operation pattern of maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) can be eliminated. Therefore, the downflow prevention plate 1015 can be maintained in a protruding state.

  Therefore, from the start of the twelfth round of the jackpot B (No. 2) to the end of the twelfth round, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained, and the tilting member 1040 The state in which the ball is easily stored is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B (No. 2). It becomes easy to set to the state.

  On the other hand, the operation pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a shown in FIG. 36 is the operation pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a at the time of the big hit A shown in FIG. Is the same as Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the type of the jackpot from the operation pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a. Thus, the player can be directed to visually check whether or not a ball can be stored in the tilting member 1040, and the attention power in the vicinity of the tilting member 1040 can be improved.

  In the big hit B (No. 2), the open state is set for a few seconds during the interval because the downflow prevention plate 1015 is forcibly brought into the buried state, and the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is set to the normal entrance 1033. It is to flow toward.

  As described above, while the operation mode of the second specific winning opening 650a after the start of the twelfth round is similar to the operation mode of opening for a few seconds, closing it and then opening it again for a few seconds, the jackpot A and the jackpot B (Part 2) forms a case where the special symbol is likely to be set to the probable change state after the jackpot (see FIG. 36) and a case where the special symbol is hard to be set to the probable change state (see FIG. 35 (a)). Can be. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B (part 2) for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and keeps the player's expectation longer during the game. be able to.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to change whether or not the downflow prevention plate 1015 is buried after closing, depending on the length of the opening time of the second variable winning device 650. In addition, the length of the opening time is not limited to the elapsed time from each opening, and there is a period in which the elapsed time from the first opening operation can be adopted. Then, the second variable winning device 650 is opened for an opening time during which the state of the falling prevention plate 1015 is not changed, and then closed, whereby the state of the falling prevention plate 1015 can be changed to the buried state. Accordingly, a period in which the operation mode is the same can be formed by the operation of the second variable prize device 650 for each jackpot type, so that the player is less likely to notice the difference in the jackpot type from the operation of the second variable prize device 650. can do.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is driven based on the manner of opening and closing the second variable prize device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 5000 in the fifth embodiment is different from the two variable prize devices 650. It is configured to switch whether to drive the downflow prevention plate 1015 based on the number of times of opening and closing. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the second variable winning device 650 is set so as not to open and close (so-called small hit) during periods other than the big hit period. Therefore, the number of times of opening and closing the second variable winning device 650, which will be described later, is all based on the operation at the time of the jackpot game.

  FIG. 37 (a) is a front view of a storage device 5000 in the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 37 (b) is a top view of the storage device 5000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXVIIb in FIG. 37 (a). In FIG. 37 (a), the illustration of the main body plate portion 1001 is omitted, and in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b), the guide channel 1020, the branch channel 1030, and the tilting member 1040 are represented by imaginary lines. Illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b), the storage device 5000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, a ball stopper device 5100 disposed on the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, and the above-described guide channel. 1020, a branch channel 1030, and a tilting member 1040 are mainly provided.

  On the back side of the main body plate portion 1001, a second specific winning device 650 is provided. In the present embodiment, the second specific winning device 650 transmits the driving force to the opening / closing plate 650b via the connecting groove C31 by the rigid body 650c operating in the left-right direction as in the third embodiment. It is configured in a manner

  The rigid bar B31 includes a claw portion B51 formed in a leaf spring shape from an elastic member. The claw portion B51 is disposed so as to face an outer peripheral surface of the rotating member 5120 described later, and is viewed from the axial direction of the rotating member 5120 with respect to a straight line L51 extending from the center of the rotating member 5120 and perpendicularly intersecting the rigid rod B31. It extends in a posture inclined toward the side close to the solenoid 650c.

  Therefore, when the rigid member B31 moves toward the solenoid 650c in a state where the rotating member 5120 is in contact with the claw portion B51, the distal end portion of the claw portion B51 pierces the rotating member 5120 (the driving force is transmitted by point contact). Act) on the rotating member 5120 in the manner described above, so that the rotating member 5120 can be easily rotated. On the other hand, when the rigid bar B31 moves in a direction away from the solenoid 650c, the antinode of the claw portion B51 acts on the rotating member 5120 in a manner of rubbing against the outer periphery of the rotating member 5120, so that it is difficult to rotate the rotating member 5120. Can be. Thus, by driving and releasing the solenoid 650c once (by moving the rigid bar B31 right and left one reciprocating motion), the second variable winning device 650 opens and closes only once, and the rotating member 5120 Can be rotated in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 37A).

  The ball stopping device 5100 includes a shaft rod portion 5110 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the main body plate portion 1001 in a rod shape, a rotating member 5120 supported by the shaft rod portion 5110, and a main body plate portion of the rotating member 5120. It mainly includes an urging portion 5130 that applies a load to a surface opposed to the surface 1001 and a switching device 5140 that operates the downflow prevention plate 5015 in accordance with the posture of the rotating member 5120.

  The rotating member 5120 is a member whose outer peripheral surface is always in contact with the claw portion B51 and rotates by the action of the claw portion B51. The rotating member 5120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 38 (a) is a front view of the rotating member 5120, FIG. 38 (b) is a top view of the rotating member 5120 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXVIIIb of FIG. 38 (a), and FIG. FIG. 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotating member 5120 taken along the line XXXVIIIc-XXXVIIIc in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (c), the rotating member 5120 has a main body disk 5121 supported by a shaft rod portion 5110 (see FIG. 37) and an outer peripheral surface of the main body disk 5121. A plurality of outer circumferential engaging portions 5122 which are formed in a sawtooth shape and are arranged side by side at an equal angle (in the present embodiment, 22.5 degrees, 16 equally divided) from the shaft bar portion 5110; A concave portion extending along a straight line radially extending from the shaft rod portion 5110 at a position equidistant from the shaft rod portion 5110 on a surface of the plate 5121 facing the main body plate portion 1001, the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122. 38, a plurality of positioning recesses 5123 that are arranged at the same angle as the angle (22.5 degrees) arranged side by side, and one side in the axial direction on the outer peripheral side from the position where the positioning recesses 5123 are formed (FIG. 38 ( a) Projection on the front side of the paper) A plurality of switching projecting portion 5124 which is a detection pin 5125 is projected eccentrically to the other axial side, mainly comprising a.

  When the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 is disposed above the main body disk 5121, the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 is formed in a non-uniform inclined manner in which the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 rapidly rises on the right side in front view and gradually descends on the left side in front view. Thereby, the driving force is transmitted well when the claw portion B51 (see FIG. 37A) moves to the left, and when the claw portion B51 moves to the right, the outer peripheral engagement from the claw portion B51 is established. The load in the rotation direction can be made hard to be applied to the portion 5122.

  The positioning recess 5123 is arranged at a position overlapping the urging portion 5130 (see FIG. 37A) in a front view, and is formed in a shape that allows the tip of the urging portion 5130 to be fitted inside. In the present embodiment, the tip of the urging portion 5130 is spherical, and the circumferential width of the positioning recess 5123 is equal to or less than the diameter of the sphere at the tip of the biasing portion 5130. By fitting into the 5123, the position of the rotating member 5120 can be maintained with little displacement.

  The switching protruding portion 5124 is a protruding portion provided with an inclined surface portion 5124a that is gradually inclined toward both sides in the circumferential direction. The inclined surface portion 5124a can reduce resistance generated when the rotation member 5120 rotates and comes into contact with the short arm portion 5142b of the switching device 5140, so that the load applied to the solenoid 650c can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a pair of protrusions having the same shape are formed, and they are arranged at positions shifted by 45 degrees about the shaft rod portion 5110. The detection pin 5125 is a protrusion that is detected by a position sensor 5144 described later and used to grasp the posture of the rotating member 5120.

  Returning to FIG. The urging portion 5130 includes a support cylinder 5131 extending in a cylindrical shape from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 toward the rear, a spherical fitting piece 5132 disposed inside the support cylinder 5131, An elastic spring 5133 disposed between the piece 5132 and the main body plate portion 1001 and inside the support cylinder 5131 is mainly provided.

  As shown in FIG. 37B, the distal end of the support cylinder 5131 extends to a position where the gap with the rotating member 5120 is smaller than the diameter of the fitting piece 5132. Thus, the fitting piece 5132 is always maintained inside the support cylinder 5131, and the fitting piece 5132 is pressed against the rotating member 5120 by the elastic force of the elastic spring 5133.

  The switching device 5140 is rotatably supported by a base plate portion 5141 extending rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and an axis vertically inserted through the base plate portion 5141. A rotary arm 5142 connected to the downflow prevention plate 5015, a compression spring 5143 connecting the vicinity of the tip of the long arm 5142a of the rotary arm 5142 and the main body plate 1001, and applying a load in a tensile direction; And a position sensor 5144 that is provided at the position 5141 and has a detection groove at a position where the detection pin 5125 can pass.

  The rotating arm portion 5142 includes a long arm portion 5142a connected to the downflow prevention plate 5015, and a short arm portion 5142b extending on the opposite side of the long arm portion 5142a across the rotation axis. Are pressed against the front side surface of the rotating member 5120.

  Next, operations of the rotating member 5120 and the switching device 5140 will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of FIG. 39, FIG. 37 is referred to as appropriate. FIG. 39 (a) is a front view of the storage device 5000, and FIG. 39 (b) is a top view of the storage device 5000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXXIXb in FIG. 39 (a). In FIG. 39 (a), the illustration of the main body plate portion 1001 is omitted, and in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the guide flow path 1020, the branch flow path 1030, and the tilting member 1040 are represented by imaginary lines. Illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the switching is performed by rotating the rotating member 5120 to a position where the switching protrusion 5124 of the rotating member 5120 contacts the short arm 5142b of the switching device 5140. The short arm portion 5142b is pushed by the protruding portion 5124, and the rotating arm portion 5142 rotates (see FIG. 39B). In this state, the downflow prevention plate 5015 forms a buried state.

  As described above, the rotating arm 5142 is configured such that the arm (short arm 5142b) extending toward the rotating member 5120 with respect to the rotation axis has the arm (short arm 5142b) extending toward the flow-down preventing plate 5015. It is shorter than the long arm 5142a). Therefore, since the long arm 5142a can be displaced with a displacement larger than the displacement of the tip of the short arm 5142b, the amount of displacement of the short arm 5142b required to bring the falling prevention plate 5015 into the buried state is small. can do. Thus, the rotating member 5120 can be formed compact.

  In the present embodiment, when the second variable winning device 650 changes from the closed state to the open state, the claw portion B51 pushes the outer peripheral engaging portion 5122 of the rotating member 5120, and the positioning to fit the urging portion 5130 is performed. The rotating operation is performed in such a manner that the concave portion 5123 is shifted to the adjacent position. In other words, when the second variable winning device 650 changes from the closed state to the opened state once, the rotating member 5120 rotates by 1/16 turn (22.5 degrees) (changes to the opened state 16 times). By doing so, the rotating member 5120 makes one rotation). As described above, when the second variable winning device 650 changes from the open state to the closed state, a circumferential load is hardly generated from the claw portion B51 to the rotating member 5120, and the rotating member 5120 maintains the posture. As the second variable winning device 650 repeats the opening and closing operation, the posture of the rotating member 5120 changes sequentially.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating member 5120 rotates counterclockwise in front view by opening and closing the second variable winning device 650. That is, by performing the opening and closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 four times, the state shown in FIG. 39 can be changed to the state shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the initial posture of the rotating member 5120 is the posture shown in FIG. 37A (the posture in which the detection pin 5125 is disposed inside the position sensor 5144), and the second variable winning device 650 moves from the initial posture to 12 postures. Only in the release posture (see FIG. 39 (a)) formed after the opening / closing operation, the downflow prevention plate 5015 is buried. Therefore, by making the operation mode of the second variable winning device 650 different, it is possible to change whether or not balls are easily stored inside the storage device 5000. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, an opening pattern of the second specific winning opening 650a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 (a) is a diagram showing a time change of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of jackpot A, and FIG. 40 (b) is a diagram showing the second specific winning in the twelfth round of jackpot B. It is a figure showing time change of mouth 650a.

  First, FIG. 40A will be described. The upper graph of FIG. 40 (a) shows the time change (whether it is open or closed) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 40 (a) The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the flow-down preventing plate 5015.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the twelfth round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time for which the ball cannot enter) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times). After that, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (twelfth opening), and the ball is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds after the start of the twelfth round, or in the twelfth round). When 10 prizes have been won), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and thereafter, during the interval, the number of times of opening and closing from the start of the twelfth round becomes 16 times. In the number of times (for example, four times), the opening / closing operation is performed for 0.5 second (short time to make the ball impossible to enter), and the closed state is maintained after the opening / closing operation. finish. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In addition, it is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 during the predetermined number of opening and closing operations (for example, 11 times). In the present embodiment, the path on the upstream side of the second variable winning device 650 is formed such that one ball reaches the second variable winning device 650 in about one second, so that the opening / closing operation is performed 11 times (about This is ensured by configuring so that ten or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650 during the 5.5 second operation).

  Further, in the twelfth round of the jackpot A, the downflow prevention plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until immediately before the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a performs the twelfth opening operation, and the twelfth opening. The operation changes to the buried state, and the thirteenth opening operation causes the projection state again. The 14th opening operation results in a buried state, and the 15th opening operation results in a protruding state. Here, in a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large amount of balls can enter, the falling prevention plate 5015 is in a buried state, so that it is difficult to store the balls in the storage device 5000. Further, after the twelfth opening operation of the second variable winning device 650, the falling prevention plate 5015 is again brought into the buried state, so that all the balls can be flown to the tip of the falling prevention plate 5015. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 immediately before the end of the twelfth opening from ending the special game state (big hit state) while remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  As described above, the ball is difficult to be stored in the storage device 5000 by maintaining the flow-down preventing plate 5015 in the buried state while creating a state in which the ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. Can be formed.

  Thus, at the jackpot A, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball to pass through the positive change entrance port 1031 while maintaining a state where a prize ball at the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Therefore, in many cases when the jackpot A is reached, the ball does not enter the certain-change entrance opening 1031 during the special game state (during the big hit), and it is difficult to set the special symbol in the certain-change state after the end of the big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40 (b), a description will be given of a time change of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot B. FIG. The upper graph of FIG. 40 (b) shows the time change (whether it is in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, and FIG. 40 (b). The lower graph shows the time change (whether it is in the protruding state or the buried state) of the flow-down preventing plate 5015.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the twelfth round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time to make the ball impossible to enter the ball) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), Thereafter, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (eleventh opening), and the ball is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds after the start of the twelfth round, or in the twelfth round). When 10 prizes have been won), the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is closed, and thereafter, during the interval, the number of times of opening and closing from the start of the twelfth round becomes 16 times. In the number of times (for example, 5 times), the opening and closing operation is performed for 0.5 second (short time to make the ball impossible to enter) for each time, and after the opening and closing operation, the closed state is maintained. finish. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits.

  In addition, it is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 during a predetermined number of opening and closing operations (for example, ten times). In the present embodiment, the path on the upstream side of the second variable winning device 650 is formed such that one ball reaches the second variable winning device 650 in about one second, so that the opening / closing operation is performed ten times (about This is ensured by configuring so that 10 or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650 during the operation for 5.0 seconds).

  In the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until immediately before the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a performs the twelfth opening operation, and the twelfth opening. The operation changes to the buried state, and the thirteenth opening operation causes the projection state again. The 14th opening operation results in a buried state, and the 15th opening operation results in a protruding state. Here, in a state where the second variable winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large number of balls can enter (opening state at the eleventh time), the flow-down preventing plate 5015 is in a protruding state. It becomes a mode that can be easily stored.

  The eleventh open state of the second variable prize device 650 is closed after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse from the start of the twelfth round, or until ten balls are awarded in the twelfth round). However, since the flow-down preventing plate 5015 maintains the protruding state until the second variable prize device 650 performs the twelfth opening operation, it is necessary to control the period from the eleventh closing operation to the twelfth opening operation. Thus, it is possible to secure time until the ball that has entered just before the predetermined time has elapsed reaches the tilting member 1040.

  In the twelfth round of the jackpot B, the downflow prevention plate 5015 performs a different operation from the twelfth round of the jackpot A. That is, the downflow prevention plate 5015 is maintained in a protruding state while the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a long time in a manner that allows the ball to enter.

  Therefore, from the start of the twelfth round of the jackpot B to the end of the twelfth round, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained, and the ball is stored in the tilting member 1040. An easy-to-operate state is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  In the big hit B, by repeatedly opening and closing several times during the interval, the falling prevention plate 1015 is changed to the buried state, and the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is caused to flow toward the normal entrance 1033. Is controlled.

  In this manner, the operation mode of the second specific winning opening 650a after the start of the twelfth round is similar, in which the ball is kept open for a length that allows the ball to enter after multiple opening and closing operations are performed. In the case of the jackpot A and the jackpot B, the special symbol is likely to be set to the special change state after the jackpot (see FIG. 40 (b)), and the special symbol is hard to be set to the special symbol state (FIG. 40). (See (a)). This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B for a while after the start of the twelfth round, and it is possible to keep the player's expectation longer during the game.

  In addition, it is difficult to count the number of times of the opening / closing operation correctly because of the quickness of the operation, and it is difficult to judge the type of the jackpot by looking only at the opening / closing plate 650b of the second variable winning device 650. is there. Therefore, it is certain that the type of the jackpot is determined based on whether the downflow prevention plate 5015 is in the protruding state or the buried state.

  However, the operation direction of the flow-down preventing plate 5015 is the front-back direction, and the position in the front view does not change. Therefore, in the front view, both the protruding state and the buried state are visually recognized in the same manner. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the difference in a front view. In addition, even if an attempt is made to peep from above, the line of sight is blocked by the outer edge member 73 (see FIG. 2) and the upper wall surface of the branch channel 1030, so that it is difficult to peep.

  Therefore, depending on how the ball actually flows down the branch flow path 1030, the type of the jackpot can be confirmed. Thereby, the attention power of the branch flow path 1030 and the tilting member 1040 disposed inside the branch flow path 1030 can be improved, and the movement of the sphere flowing down the inside of the branch flow path 1030 can be noticed.

  The number of rounds for opening the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is not limited to the twelfth round, and may be set to an arbitrary round. Further, the second specific winning opening (650a) may be opened in a plurality of rounds. For example, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a may be opened in the first round and the 15th round. May be set. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of the ball entering the certain-variable-entrance ball opening 1031, so that the special symbol can be more easily changed to the certain symbol state after the end of the jackpot B. Therefore, even though the jackpot B is won, the ball cannot enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a, which lowers the motivation of the player for the game. It can be prevented (suppressed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the state of the downflow prevention plate 5015 is switched according to the number of times of opening and closing of the second specific winning device 650. Therefore, for example, control not to return to the initial position can be performed. The control mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram showing a time change (whether in the open state or the closed state) of the second specific winning opening 650a in the twelfth round of the jackpot A (part 2). (B) and FIG.41 (c) are the figures which showed the time change (whether it is a protruding state or a buried state) of the downflow prevention plate 5015. In addition, FIG. 41 (b) shows the time change of the downflow prevention plate 5015 at the time of the first big hit when the big hit A (No. 2) occurs continuously, and FIG. 41 (c) shows the big hit A The time change of the downflow prevention plate 5015 at the time of the second big hit when (Part 2) occurs continuously is shown. That is, in the jackpot of the same type as the jackpot A (part 2), the time change of the downflow prevention plate 5015 is different.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the twelfth round is started, the opening / closing operation for 0.5 seconds (a short time for which the ball cannot enter the ball) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 times), After that, the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a is opened (twelfth opening), and the ball is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds after the start of the twelfth round, or in the twelfth round). When 10 prizes have passed), the second specific prize port (second large open port) 650a is closed, and thereafter, during the interval, the number of times of opening and closing from the start of the twelfth round becomes 20 times. The number of times (for example, 8 times), the opening and closing operation is performed for 0.5 second (for a short time to make the ball unable to enter the ball), and the closed state is maintained after the opening and closing operation. finish. This closed state is continued until the special game state (big hit state) ends and the next 12 rounds of big hits. That is, in this operation mode, at the end of the special game state (big hit state), a case where the rotating member 5120 is not in the initial posture (see FIG. 37) is allowed.

  In addition, it is set so that ten or more balls do not enter the second variable winning device 650 during the predetermined number of opening and closing operations (for example, 11 times). In the present embodiment, the path on the upstream side of the second variable winning device 650 is formed such that one ball reaches the second variable winning device 650 in about one second, so that the opening / closing operation is performed 11 times (about This is ensured by configuring so that ten or more balls do not reach the second variable winning device 650 during the 5.5 second operation).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41B, in the twelfth round of the first jackpot A (part 2), the falling-down prevention plate 5015 has the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a in the twelfth round. Immediately before the opening operation, the protruding state is maintained, the state is changed to the buried state by the twelfth opening operation, and the state is again protruded by the thirteenth opening operation. The 14th opening operation results in a buried state, and the 15th opening operation results in a protruding state. Here, in a state in which the second variable winning device 650 is opened for a long time and a large amount of balls can enter, the falling prevention plate 5015 is in a buried state, so that it is difficult to store the balls in the storage device 5000. Further, after the twelfth opening operation of the second variable winning device 650, the falling prevention plate 5015 is again brought into the buried state, so that all the balls can be flown to the tip of the falling prevention plate 5015. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball that has entered the second variable winning device 650 immediately before the end of the twelfth opening from ending the special game state (big hit state) while remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  As described above, the ball is difficult to be stored in the storage device 5000 by maintaining the flow-down preventing plate 5015 in the buried state while creating a state in which the ball can enter the second specific winning opening (second large opening) 650a. Can be formed.

  As a result, in the first jackpot A (part 2), the ball passes through the certain change entrance ball opening 1031 while maintaining a state in which the prize ball at the second specific winning opening (second large opening opening) 650a can be sufficiently secured. Can be made difficult. Therefore, in most cases where the first jackpot A (part 2) is reached, the ball does not enter the entrance ball opening 1031 during the special game state (during the jackpot), so the special symbol is definitely changed after the end of the jackpot. It is difficult to set the status.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), at the time of the second big hit A (No. 2), the opening / closing operation of the second variable prize device (second large opening) 650 is not different from that of FIG. 41 (a). Since the posture of the rotating member 5120 is different from the case of the first big hit A (No. 2), the falling prevention plate 5015 is in a protruding state while the second variable winning device 650 is opened in a time in which the ball can enter. It is said.

  Therefore, in the twelfth round of the second big hit A (No. 2), the downflow prevention plate 5015 performs an operation different from that of the twelfth round of the first big hit A (No. 2). That is, the downflow prevention plate 5015 is maintained in a protruding state while the second specific winning opening 650a is opened for a long time in a manner that allows the ball to enter.

  Therefore, from the start of the twelfth round of the second jackpot A (part 2) to the end of the twelfth round, a state where the ball easily enters the second specific winning opening 650a is maintained, and The state where the ball is easily stored in the tilting member 1040 is maintained. Thereby, the tilting member 1040 can be easily tilted with the weight of the ball, and the ball can easily pass through the positive change ball opening 1031 at the big hit B, so that the special symbol is set to the positive change state after the big hit is completed. It will be easier.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a single shot, the operation mode of the downflow prevention plate 5015 is continuously changed to the jackpot which is an operation mode in which it is difficult to set the special symbol to the certain change state after the end of the jackpot, and the same jackpot of the jackpot type. In this case, it is possible to form a case in which the operation mode of the downflow prevention plate 5015 becomes an operation mode in which the special symbol is likely to be set to the certain change state after the end of the big hit. Therefore, even when the jackpot, which is an operation mode that is hard to be set to the special symbol change state after the jackpot is completed in a single shot, is continuously obtained, the sense of expectation can be maintained.

  In addition, since the main body plate portion 1001 is made of a light-transmitting material, it is possible for the player to grasp the attitude of the rotating member 5120. The posture of the member 5120 can be provided to the player as information directly related to the player's profit.

  That is, looking at the posture of the rotating member 5120, when the posture of the rotating member 5120 changes by an angle of 12 times (12 times of the opening and closing operation of the second variable winning device 650), the switching protrusion 5124 is disposed at any position. Can be confirmed in advance, so if the next jackpot A is won, if it is easy to shift to the special change state of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot state, and if the jackpot A is acquired many times in a row, It is possible to acquire in advance information as to whether it is easy to shift to the special symbol change state after the end. By this, for example, a table which easily shifts to the special symbol change state by acquiring the jackpot A at the next jackpot, or a jackpot A consecutively at least two or three jackpots if not next time In this case, it is possible to confirm a platform that is easily shifted to the special symbol change state. Thereby, the player can confirm the expected value of the subsequent game (for example, the state of the downflow prevention plate 5015 is likely to change with a small number of jackpots (short term), etc.) and make a selection when selecting a gaming machine. Can be used as a reference.

  When the number of times of opening and closing operations of the second variable winning device 650 reaches the least common multiple of 16, the rotating member 5120 assumes the initial posture (see FIG. 37) after the end of the big hit. Therefore, according to the operation mode shown in FIG. 41, if the jackpot A (No. 2) is acquired five times in succession, if the jackpot A (No. 2) is acquired the next sixth time, the first jackpot A ( The downflow prevention plate 5015 operates in the same operation mode as in the case 2).

  When the big hit is the big hit B, the rotating member 5120 is returned to the initial posture in which the detection pin 5125 is detected by the position sensor 5144 (the second variable winning device 650 is moved into the ball After the impossible short-time opening and closing operation is performed a plurality of times), the opening and closing operation of the jackpot B is controlled to be started. As a result, once the jackpot B is reached, the gaming ability of resetting the number of jackpots A up to that point can be created. That is, when the jackpot A (part 2) is pulled a plurality of times, there is a relief for the player (a relief that makes it easy to set the special symbol to a certain change state after the end of the jackpot) because the jackpot A (part 2) is continuously performed. It is possible to form a playability that is limited to the case of drawing.

  Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the case where the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state after a predetermined delay time has elapsed since the closing of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 6000 in the sixth embodiment has At least as long as the ball is arranged in the guide channel 1020, the counting of the delay time is not started, and the falling prevention plate 1015 is configured to maintain the protruding state. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 42 (a) is a front view of a storage device 6000 in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 42 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 as viewed in the direction of arrow XLIIb in FIG. 42 (a). Is a rear view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 44 is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 6000 taken along the line XLIV-XLIV in FIG. 42 and 43, the main body plate portion 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, the rotating disk 3014, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. Further, in FIG. 42 (b), the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section so that the inside can be visually recognized, and further, the illustration of the downflow prevention plate 1015 is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 (a), 42 (b), and 43, the storage device 6000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, the above-described ball stopping device 3010, a guide channel 1020, a branch channel 1030, A tilting member 1040 is provided in the same manner as in the third embodiment. In addition, a rotating floor device 6100 that protrudes into the guide flow path 1020 and is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction, and the inside of the branch flow path 1030 And a pivoting wall device 6200 that is swingably supported before and after the overhang.

  The rotating floor device 6100 is a shaft member 6110 protruding in a columnar shape toward the rear side of the main body plate portion 1001, and a plate-like member rotatably supported by the shaft member 6110, and includes a guide passage 1020. A rotating plate 6120 that extends through the operating hole H61, which is a through hole formed by omitting the formation of the lower bottom portion, and extends to the inside of the guide flow path 1020 and operates with the weight of a sphere, and a shaft rod 6110 is sandwiched therebetween. An elastic spring 6130 for pulling the rotating plate 6120 downward on the opposite side of the rotating plate 6120, and an engaging arm 6140 extending upward from the rotating plate 6120 and configured to be engageable with the switching member 3016. And a support plate 6150 that supports the rotating plate portion 6120 when tilted.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the operation hole H61 is formed in such a manner that the bottom of the ball receiving recess 1021 is partially cut. The rotating plate portion 6120 has an extended bottom portion 6121 which is extended to the front side to complement the shaved portion of the ball receiving concave portion 1021 and is formed to be raised upward. Thereby, the weight of the ball can be continuously applied to the rotating plate portion 6120 (the tilting of the rotating plate portion 6210) from when the ball enters the ball receiving concave portion 1021 until the ball passes through the guiding flow path 1020. it can.

  The support plate 6150 is a plate portion that extends rearward from the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001, and when the rotating floor device 6100 is in a tilted state (see FIG. 45A), the support plate 6120 moves the rotary plate portion 6120. This member is supported from below and prevents further tilting. Due to the operation of the support plate 6150, the rotating floor device 6100 is provided regardless of the number of balls on the rotating plate portion 6120 (there is no possibility that the tilt angle becomes large because of the large number). Can be tilted.

  In the rotating floor device 6100, in the initial state where the ball is not on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, the extended end of the engaging arm portion 6140 contacts the switching member 3016 in the transmission posture from the right side in front view (engagement). The switching member 3016 starts operating from the start of the operation of the arm 6140).

  The rotating wall device 6200 includes a contact plate portion 6210 that can swing in the front-rear direction through an operation hole H62 formed in the branch flow passage 1030 in the front-rear direction, and a rear side wall of the contact plate portion 6210. 42. The engaging arm 6220 extends from the front end to the right in rear view, and extends obliquely rearward and upward from the extending end thereof, and contacts the engaging arm 6220 from below in the initial state shown in FIG. A rotation preventing portion 6230 extending from the main body plate portion 1001 in a manner of contacting with the main body plate portion 1001.

  The operation hole H62 is disposed at a position where the ball and the operation hole H62 overlap only after the third ball is stored in the tilting member 1040 in front view (only two balls are stored in the tilting member 1040). If not, the ball and the ball and the operation hole H62 are arranged at positions where they do not overlap.)

  The operation hole H62 has a concave portion extending at both ends in the left-right direction at the upper end thereof and recessed from the back side. The concave portion extends from the upper end of the contact plate portion 6210 in a columnar shape in the left-right direction. The contact plate portion 6210 is swingably supported by the branch flow path 1030 by fitting the shaft rod portion 6211 into the rear surface side.

  The contact plate portion 6210 includes a receiving surface portion 6212 that is configured to be inclined leftward toward the rear side on the left side of the front side wall surface when viewed from the front. The receiving surface portion 6212 reduces the resistance between the contact plate portion 6210 and the sphere when the sphere moved from the left to the right in the front view of the contact plate portion 6210 and the contact plate portion 6210 contact. be able to.

  In addition, since the receiving surface portion 6212 has the above-described shape, the ball that has fallen from directly above is received to the left. Accordingly, when the ball is discharged to the front side from the right side of the discharge port 1024, the ball comes into contact with the receiving surface portion 6212, so that the ball can be given a momentum directed to the left in front view. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball from flowing to the right of the tilting member 1040 and flowing down to the positive-change side flow path 1032 even when the tilting member 1040 is not in the tilted state.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (b), the engagement arm 6220 has an extended distal end disposed behind the switching member 3016. Accordingly, the contact arm 6210 is tilted downward (moved clockwise in FIG. 42 (b)) to bring the engagement arm 6220 closer to the switching member 3016.

  Next, a case where a ball rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120 of the rotating floor device 6100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 (a) is a front view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 45 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 when viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVb in FIG. 45 (a). In FIGS. 45A and 45B, the main body plate 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. Further, in FIG. 45 (b), the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section, the inside of the branch flow path 1030 is visible, and the illustration of the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when a sphere flows down the guiding flow path 1020, the rotary plate unit 6120 rotates with the weight of the sphere, and the rotary floor device 6100 changes to a tilted state (FIG. 45 (a)). )reference). This tilted state is maintained until the ball is discharged from the guiding flow path 1020 (from the discharge port 1024), and the load applied to the rotary floor device 6100 is released by discharging the ball from the guiding flow path 1020. The state returns to the initial state (see FIG. 42) by the urging force of the elastic spring 6130.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the rotating floor device 6100 is tilted, the tip of the engaging arm 6140 pushes the tip of the switching member 3016 to the left as viewed from the front, so that the switching member 3016 is released. It rotates to the posture side (the side where the upper end tilts to the left), and the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 is released. More specifically, the switching member 3016 is not rotated to the release position, but is rotated to the minimum position for releasing the engagement of the switching clutch 3013 (intermediate position, see FIG. 45A). Release the teeth. In this state, the switching member 3016 is not rotated to the release position, and in this state, the opening / closing plate 650b of the second variable winning device 650 does not enter the open state, and the ball is opened to the extent that the ball cannot enter. State.

  Therefore, when the ball remains in the guide channel 1020 after the second variable winning device 650 is closed, the switching clutch 3013 is prevented from being in the transmission state, and at least the ball is removed from the guide channel 1020. The flow-down preventing plate 1015 is prevented from being buried until it is discharged. On the other hand, even if the ball remains in the guiding flow path 1020, after the second variable winning device 650 is in the closed state, the second variable winning device 650 maintains a state where the ball cannot enter the ball, After the second variable prize device 650 is closed (after being controlled to be in the closed state), it is possible to prevent a ball from erroneously entering the second variable prize device 650.

  Here, the rotating floor device 6100 releases the meshing of the switching clutch 3013 while the ball is arranged in the guiding flow path 1020, and prevents the downflow prevention plate 1015 from being buried, but the guiding flow path After the ball is discharged from 1020 toward the tilting member 1040, the disengagement of the switching clutch 3013 cannot be maintained. In this case, the ball may flow into the normal side channel 1034 before the tilting member 1040 performs the tilting operation. However, as a countermeasure, a turning wall device 6200 is provided. Next, the operation of the rotating wall device 6200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 46 (a) is a front view of the storage device 6000, and FIG. 46 (b) is a side view of the storage device 6000 when viewed in the direction of the arrow XLVIb in FIG. 46 (a). In FIGS. 46A and 46B, the main body plate 1001, the drive motor 3012, the switching clutch 3013, and the switching member 3016 are illustrated by imaginary lines. Further, in FIG. 46B, the branch flow path 1030 is partially viewed in cross section, the inside of the branch flow path 1030 is visible, and the illustration of the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), when the ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 from the guide channel 1020, and the ball is arranged on the front side of the contact plate portion 6210, the contact plate portion When the ball 6210 is pushed by the ball, the rotating wall device 6200 changes from the initial state (see FIG. 42) to the upward state (see FIG. 46). In the upward movement, the engagement arm 6220 pushes up the upper end of the switching member 3016 from below, and the switching member 3016 rotates to the release position. In this state, the driving force of the switching clutch 3013 is transmitted. Is released. The release of the driving force transmission is maintained as long as the ball is arranged on the front side of the contact plate portion 6210. When the ball moves from the front side of the contact plate portion 6210, the ball is placed on the contact plate portion 6210. The applied load is removed, and the weight of the engaging arm 6220 returns the rotating wall device 6200 to the initial state.

  Thus, even after the ball is discharged from the guiding flow path 1020, switching is performed by disposing the ball on the front surface of the contact plate portion 6210 based on the fact that three balls are arranged side by side on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. The transmission of the driving force of the clutch 3013 can be released. Therefore, the delay time until the downflow prevention plate 1015 becomes buried can be further lengthened.

  Since the contact plate portion 6210 is provided at the position where the ball is arranged on the front side for the first time when three balls are placed on the tilting member 1040, the action of the rotating wall device 6200 is applied to the tilting member 1040. It can be exhibited only in the state where the ball is individually stored (the state in which the ball may enter the certain-variable entering ball hole 1031). Therefore, even if a ball enters just before the closing of the second variable winning device 650 and the ball is ejected from the guide channel 1020, for example, one ball also stays on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. If not (the case where the number of the balls discharged from the guide channel 1020 is the first one), the turning wall device 6200 maintains the initial state, and the transmission of the switching clutch 3013 is started.

  Thereby, there is no possibility that the tilting member 1040 will eventually tilt, and it is possible to prevent the turning wall device 6200 from delaying the change in the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 until the ball does not face the positive change ball opening 1031. Therefore, the ball can be quickly discharged to the normal side channel 1034 so that the player can quickly concentrate on a portion other than the branch channel 1030 (for example, the third symbol display device 81 or the like).

  On the other hand, after the three balls are arranged on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the switching clutch is used until the ball is removed from the front of the contact plate portion 6210 (until the tilting member 1040 tilts and the ball moves). Since the transmission of the driving force of the tilting member 1013 remains released, the ball can be surely swept as long as the tilting member 1040 is formed to be rotatable regardless of the rotation speed of the tilting member 1040 slightly. Can be sent to road 1032. Thereby, the falling-down prevention plate 1015 is buried before the tilting member 1040 performs the tilting operation, and it is possible to prevent a malfunction in which the ball flows down to the normal side flow path 1034.

  Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the falling prevention plate 1015 changes to the buried state based on the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 has been described. However, the storage device 7000 according to the seventh embodiment has the function of the flowing ball. The falling prevention plate 1015 is configured to change to a buried state. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 47A is a front view of the storage device 7000 according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 47B is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the line XLVIIb-XLVIIb in FIG. In FIG. 47A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by imaginary lines, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the storage device 7000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, the above-described rotating floor device 6100, the rotating wall device 6200, the guiding flow channel 1020, the branch flow channel 1030, and the tilting device. A release channel 7100 that accommodates a ball that does not enter the second variable winning device 650 but flows to the left of the open / close plate 650b, and is operable inside the release channel 7100 And a plate-shaped distributing member 7300 operably formed inside the release channel 7100.

  The release flow path 7100 is a flow path having a cross-sectional area of approximately one ball passing therethrough, and branches off from the first flow path 7110 in which the swing member 7200 projects in the flow-down path and from the first flow path 7110. And a second flow path 7120 in which the ball does not come into contact with the swinging member 7200. The ball that has passed through the first flow path 7110 flows down to the first variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 2).

  The swing member 7200 is swingably supported by the rear side wall portion of the main body plate portion 1001 so as to protrude inside the first flow path 7110, and extends from the flow-down preventing plate 7015 to the left in front view. It is urged to the front side by the urging force of the elastic spring 3011a (see FIG. 22B) applied to the downflow prevention plate 7015 and brought into the initial state (see FIG. 47B).

  FIG. 48 (a) is a front view of the storage device 7000, and FIG. 48 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the line XLVIIIb-XLVIIIb in FIG. 48 (a). In FIG. 48A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by imaginary lines, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted. Also, a state where the ball flows down the first flow path 7110 and the swinging member 7200 changes from the initial state to the pushing state is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the ball flows down the front side of the swinging member 7200 and is in an extruded state, the plate member 7015c of the downflow prevention plate 7015 is pushed rearward, and the downflow prevention plate 7015 is buried. Form. Further, when the ball passes below the swinging member 7200, the load applied from the ball to the swinging member 7200 is eliminated, and the urging force of the elastic spring 3011a returns the falling prevention plate 7015 to the protruding state.

  As described above, the sphere passes through the first flow path 7110, so that the downflow prevention plate 7015 can be temporarily buried, so that when the sphere remains in the branch flow path 1030, the sphere is moved to the normal side. It can flow toward the channel 1034. Therefore, compared to a case where the state of the downflow prevention plate 7015 is changed by the solenoid 650c or another driving device, the space for disposing the driving force transmitting device can be omitted, and other devices (for example, large The opening space and the space for the liquid crystal display device) can be saved.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, during a special game (big hit game), a ball that accidentally fails to enter the second variable winning opening 650 (eg, bounces out) passes through the first flow path 7110. When this happens, the flow-down preventing plate 7015 unexpectedly forms a buried state, which may cause disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the sphere has entered the storage device 7000, the sphere that has entered the release channel 7100 is not the first channel 7110 but the second channel 7120. The ball prevents the flow-down preventing plate 7015 from being buried. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 49 (a) is a front view of the storage device 7000, and FIG. 49 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 7000 along the line XLIXb-XLIXb in FIG. 49 (a). In FIG. 49A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by an imaginary line, the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 are partially illustrated by hidden lines, and in FIG. Illustration of the device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 is omitted. In addition, a ball rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, and the distribution state of the distribution member 7300 is illustrated.

  Distributing member 7300 is rotatably supported on the back side of main body plate portion 1001 and is driven arm 7310 that operates based on the operation of rotating floor device 6100 or rotating wall device 6200, and its driven arm. A movable floor portion 7320 which is formed integrally with the portion 7310 and penetrates from the back surface of the release flow passage 7100 toward the front side, and which forms a floor wall of the first flow passage 7110, is mainly provided.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, when the ball rides on the upper surface of the rotating plate portion 6120, the engaging arm portion 6140 pushes the driven arm portion 7310 to the left as viewed from the front, whereby the movable floor portion 7320 is moved. Is lifted upward to form a distribution state. When the engagement arm 6140 retreats to the right, the distribution member 7300 returns to its original initial state (see FIG. 47A) due to the weight of the distribution member 7300.

  In the distribution state of the distribution member 7300 shown in FIG. 49A, the state where the entrance to the first flow path 7110 is narrowed and the sphere is easily directed to the second flow path 7120 can be formed. Even if the ball does not head to the second flow path 7120, the ball is not allowed to enter the first flow path 7110 as long as the distribution member 7300 maintains the distribution state by the action of the ball (the first flow path 7110). (The ball is stopped at the entrance of the ball), so that the ball can be prevented from abutting on the swinging member 7200, and the protruding state of the downflow prevention plate 7015 can be maintained.

  In addition, the effect (the effect described in the sixth embodiment) exerted by the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 due to the manner of storing the spheres in the storage device 7000 is also exerted in the present embodiment. .

  When the game is played so that the ball does not pass through the first flow path 7110, the downflow prevention plate 7015 does not become buried, and the state where the ball remains in the branch flow path 1030 after the jackpot game may be maintained. . On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the time saving is set after the end of the big hit, the spilled ball from the second entrance 640 (see FIG. 2) enters the release flow channel by the time saving game after the end of the big hit. Can be made to ball. This makes it easier for the ball remaining in the branch channel 1030 to flow to the normal side channel 1034 by the game after the end of the jackpot game.

  Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sixth embodiment, the case where the period until the downflow prevention plate 1015 is operated is delayed when a sphere remains in the guiding flow path 1020 has been described. However, the storage device 8000 in the eighth embodiment includes the guiding flow path 1020. If a ball remains on the lower surface, a prevention claw portion 8230 different from the downflow prevention plate 1015 is configured to protrude. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 50 (a) is a front view of a storage device 8000 in the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 50 (b) is a partial side view of the storage device 8000 as viewed in the direction of arrow Lb in FIG. 50 (a). In FIG. 50, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by imaginary lines. Further, in FIG. 50 (a), the branch flow path 1030 is partially broken so that the rear side can be visually recognized. In FIG. 50 (b), the left side wall of the branch flow path 1030 when viewed from the front is omitted, and the branch flow path 1030 is omitted. The road 1030 is partially broken so that the inside is visible.

  Although not shown, the operation of the downflow prevention plate 1015 in the present embodiment is executed by transmitting the driving force by the switching clutch 3013 (see FIG. 42A), as in the sixth embodiment. You.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (a), the storage device 8000 includes a main body plate portion 1001, the above-described rotating floor device 6100, the rotating wall device 6200, the guiding flow channel 1020, the branch flow channel 1030, and the tilting device. A fan member 8100 that includes a member 1040 and is rotatably supported on the back surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and that rotates by the operation of the rotating floor device 6100 or the rotating wall device 6200; An overhanging device 8200 that operates in conjunction with the operation and projects inside the branch flow path 1030.

  The overhanging device 8200 includes a pair of gears 8210 rotatably supported on the rear surface of the main body plate portion 1001 and, among the gears 8210, an extended arm portion radially extending from the gear 8210 on the left side when viewed from the front. 8220 and a portion that extends from the extension tip of the extension arm portion 8220 and is configured to be able to protrude into the inside of the branch channel 1030 through a through hole formed in the side wall of the branch channel 1030. And a claw portion 8230.

  The fan member 8100 is pivotally supported by the main body plate portion 1001, and a portion extending upward from the pivot point is extended to a position where it can come into contact with the engaging arm portion 6140 or the engaging arm portion 6220. On the opposite side, a fan-shaped tip with gear teeth 8110 is formed.

  The gear teeth 8110 and the gear 8210 are meshed with each other, and the gear ratio is 1:10 (the gear 8210 is rotated 10 degrees by rotating the fan member 8100 once. ). Therefore, even when the operation of the rotating floor device 6100 or the rotating wall device 6200 is small, the operation of the prevention claw portion 8230 can be increased.

  FIG. 51 (a) is a front view of the storage device 8000, and FIG. 51 (b) is a partial side view of the storage device 8000 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LIb in FIG. 51 (a). In FIG. 51A, the main body plate portion 1001 is illustrated by imaginary lines. Also, in FIG. 51 (a), the branch flow path 1030 is partially broken so that the rear can be visually recognized. In FIG. 51 (b), the illustration of the left side wall of the branch flow path 1030 in front view is omitted, and the branch flow path 1030 is omitted. The road 1030 is partially broken so that the inside is visible.

  FIG. 51 illustrates a state where the ball rides on the rotating plate portion 6120, the engaging arm portion 6140 moves to the left, and the fan member 8100 rotates counterclockwise in front view. When the fan member 8100 operates in this manner, the right gear 8210 meshed with the fan member 8100 rotates clockwise in front view, and accordingly, the left gear 8210 rotates counterclockwise in front view. As a result, the extension arm 8220 extending from the gear 8210 on the left side in the front view rotates counterclockwise in the front view, and the prevention claw 8230 protrudes inward of the branch channel 1030. Thus, even after the downflow prevention plate 1015 is buried, the prevention claw portion 8230 can prevent the ball from flowing down to the normal side flow path 1034.

  Note that the effect (effect described in the sixth embodiment) exerted by the rotating floor device 6100 and the rotating wall device 6200 due to the manner of storing the spheres in the storage device 8000 is also exerted in the present embodiment. .

  Next, a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the ball discharged from the discharge port 1024 is easily dropped on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the left side in the front view with respect to the rotation axis of the tilting member 1040 has been described, but the storage device according to the ninth embodiment is described. 9000 is configured to fall on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the right side in front view of the rotation axis of the tilting member 1040. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. With reference to FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, a mode in which a game ball flows into the storage device 9000 will be described.

  FIG. 52 (a) is a partial front view of a storage device 9000 in the ninth embodiment, and FIG. 52 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIIb-LIIb in FIG. 52 (a). FIG. 52 (c) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, and FIG. 52 (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 along the line LIId-LIId in FIG. 52 (c). In order to facilitate understanding, only in FIG. 52 (a), the enclosing support 9130 is shown by a hidden line, and in other drawings, the illustration of the enclosing support 9130 is omitted.

  FIG. 53 (a) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, and FIG. 53 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 taken along line LIIIb-LIIIb in FIG. 53 (a). c) is a partial front view of the storage device 9000, and FIG. 53 (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the storage device 9000 taken along line LIIId-LIIId in FIG. 53 (c). In FIGS. 52 and 53, the numbers are added with the numbers added in the order in which the balls entering the second variable winning device 650 enter. In FIGS. 52 and 53, the illustration of the configuration for operating the flow prevention plate 1015 and arranged on the back side of the branch channel 1030 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, in the storage device 9000 of the present embodiment, the inclined surface portion formed substantially in the same shape as the inclined surface portion 1023 a of the first embodiment, and constituting the downstream end wall surface of the inclined flow channel 1023. 9023a is arranged at a position where the left and right width of the discharge port 1024 is formed slightly larger than one ball, and the storage device 9000 contacts the ball inside the branch flow path 1030 so that the ball flows down. It comprises a locking device 9100 that works and a discharge prevention protrusion 9200.

  The locking device 9100 is configured in such a manner that the state of the ball that has entered the branch flow path 1030 is changed by being arranged on the front side, and the ball is not in contact with the ball (see FIGS. 52A and 52A). (Refer to (b)), an L-shaped moving member 9110 having a substantially L-shape in a front view projecting to the inside of the branch flow path 1030, and elasticity for urging the L-shaped moving member 9110 toward a non-contact state position. The spring 9120 is extended rearward from the side wall on the back side of the branch flow path 1030 in an L-shape when viewed from the front. An enclosing support portion 9130 formed with a rectangular plate-shaped support side surface 9131 which intersects perpendicularly with the sliding operation direction.

  The L-shaped moving member 9110 is configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 52A), and a ball contact portion 9111 extending in parallel with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in the initial state, and the ball contact portion 9111. A tilt preventing portion 9112 extending from a downstream end portion (see FIG. 52A) of the portion 9111 toward the tilting member 1040 is mainly provided.

  The ball contacting portion 9111 is formed with a ball receiving inclined surface 9111a that is inclined toward the rear side as the surface contacting the ball flowing down the tilting member 1040 goes toward the upstream side (rightward in front view). When the ball comes into contact with the ball receiving inclined surface 9111a, a load directed to the rear side is applied to the ball contact portion 9111 via the ball receiving inclined surface 9111a, and the L-shaped moving member 9111 moves to the rear side (pushed in). Is).

  When the L-shaped moving member 9110 is not in contact with the tilting member 9110, the tilt preventing portion 9112 overlaps with the tilting member 1040 in a top view, and a surface facing the tilting member 1040 is formed parallel to the tilting member (when the tilting member 1040 is The locking surface portion 9112a and the inclined surface portion connected to the front side of the locking surface portion 9112a. The inclination surface portion 9112a is inclined upward (tilting member 1040). And a rubbing inclined surface 9112b that moves in a direction away from the main surface.

  Since the tilt preventing portion 9112 has the above-described configuration, even when the tilting member 1040 is likely to tilt in the non-contact state of the L-shaped moving member 9110, the locking surface portion 9112a is in contact with the L-shaped moving member 9110. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the tilting member 1040 from being tilted.

  In a contact state in which the ball is disposed on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 has moved to the rear side (see FIG. 52D), the locking surface portion 9112a is in contact with the tilting member 1040. When the ball is retracted to a position where it cannot be contacted, and depending on the positioning of the ball in the front-rear direction, the rubbing inclined surface 9112b can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  Here, since the rubbing inclined surface 9112b is configured to be inclined upward as it goes to the front side, the rubbing inclined surface 9112b is pushed toward the rear side by contact with the tilting member 1040, and the tilting operation of the tilting member 1040 is performed. It is possible to prevent interference. Therefore, whether the tilting member 1040 can perform the tilting operation can be changed depending on whether the L-shaped moving member 9110 is in the non-contact state or the contact state.

  The elastic spring 9120 is disposed between the support side surface 9131 of the surrounding support portion 9130 and the L-shaped moving member 9110. Accordingly, the direction of expansion and contraction of the elastic spring 9120 and the direction of operation of the L-shaped moving member 9110 can be aligned with each other, and the transmission efficiency of the elastic force can be improved.

  The discharge prevention protrusion 9200 is a plate portion projecting from the rear side wall of the branch flow path 1030 to the front side above the extension end of the extension plate portion 1043 of the inclination member 1040 when the inclination member 1040 is in the initial state. The side surface of the plate portion is configured to be perpendicular to the upper surface of the tilting member 1040. In addition, when the tilting member 1040 forms the initial state, the discharge prevention protrusion 9200 is configured to be able to contact a ball flowing on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, and that the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state. In such a case, the ball flowing on the upper surface is allowed to pass (cannot contact) between the tilting member 1040 and the discharge prevention protrusion 9200 (a gap larger than the diameter of the ball is formed by the tilting member 1040 and the discharge prevention protrusion 9200). 9200).

  By the ejection prevention protrusion 9200, for example, before the tilting member 1040 enters the tilting state, a ball that has been hit (flicked) on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 to the right in front view by a collision between the balls is a positive side flow. It is possible to prevent the ball from entering the road 1032. Thereby, it is possible to ensure the gaming property that the balls enter the positive-variation-side flow path 1032 only after a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of the balls are stored on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, a flow until the tilting member 1040 performs a tilting operation will be described. First, a jackpot game is played, and when a ball enters the second specific winning opening 650a while the second variable winning device 650 is open, the ball reaches the outlet 1024 via the inclined flow path 1023 (see FIG. ) And FIG. 52 (b)).

  From here, when the ball is discharged to the front side of the discharge port 1024, the ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the right side of the shaft rod portion 1042 when viewed from the front. At this time, since the ball is not disposed on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110, the L-shaped moving member 9110 can be tilted by the tilting member 1040 even when the ball with force is discharged from the discharge port 1024. And acts in a manner to prevent Therefore, when one ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the tilting member 1040 can be prevented from being tilted.

  On the other hand, when the ball is arranged on the front side of the L-shaped moving member 9110, the tilting member 1040 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 do not overlap with each other in a top view, while the ball is on the left end of the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 in a front view. (See FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d)), the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 moves to the left. Therefore, when the second ball is discharged from the discharge port 1024 and lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the tilting member 1040 can be less likely to tilt by the impact.

  In addition, when the second ball is on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 until the second ball, the tilting member 1040 maintains the initial state, but depending on the mode of collision between the first ball and the second ball, the second ball May be flipped to the right. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the ejection preventing projection 9200 is arranged in the direction in which the ball is ejected (see FIG. 53 (a)), so that the ejected ball is blocked by the ejection preventing projection 9200. Is bounced toward the left in front view. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball from entering the positive variation side flow path 1032 even though the tilting member 1040 is not tilting.

  When the third ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040, the position of the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 is moved to the right of the shaft portion 1042, and the tilting member 1040 changes to the tilted state. In this tilted state, a sufficient gap is formed between the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and the discharge prevention projection 9200 to allow the ball to pass (see FIG. 53 (c)). It can flow down to the flow path 1032.

  Further, when the tilting member 1040 is tilted, the rear side surface of the tilting member 1040 is in contact with the front end of the L-shaped moving member 9110 (see FIGS. 53 (c) and 53 (d)). When the tilting member 1040 returns from the tilted state to the initial state, it is possible to avoid a situation where the tilting member 1040 and the L-shaped moving member 9110 abut in the moving direction.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the ball lands on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 on the right side of the shaft rod portion 1042 when viewed from the front, and the ball is made to flow using the tilt of the tilting member 1040 to prevent the ball from flowing down. Since it is configured to be stored on the right side of the plate 1015, it is possible to form a state in which the balls stored in the tilting member 1040 are arranged in the left-right direction regardless of the setting of the tilt angle of the tilting member 1040.

  Further, since the tilting member 1040 can be prevented from tilting by the force of the ball by the locking device 9100, the tilting member 1040 tilts only when a predetermined number of balls are stored in the tilting member 1040 without depending on the force of the ball. The member 1040 can be tilted. In addition, when the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, the discharge prevention projection 9200 can prevent the ball from flowing down to the positive-change side flow path 1032 regardless of how the ball bounces.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and it is easily understood that various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be inferred.

  In each of the above embodiments, some or all of the configuration in one embodiment may be combined with or replaced by part or all of the configuration in another embodiment to form another embodiment.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the inclined flow path 1023 gradually descends toward the front side has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the inclined flow path 1023 may be horizontal in the front-rear direction, or may be gently upwardly inclined toward the rear side toward the front side. In this case, it is possible to easily prevent the ball from being discharged to the front side from the discharge port 1024 in the middle of the inclined flow path 1023, and when the ball flows down toward the inclined member 1040, the left end of the inclined member 1040 It can be made easier to flow down to the part. Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent one ball from dropping to the right end of the tilting member 1040 and prevent the tilting member 1040 from tilting due to the load at the time of landing of the ball. Can be prevented from flowing.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 is formed only from a planar shape has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the interference member extends upward along the rear side surface near the end of the rectangular weight portion 1041, and when the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, the interference member does not overlap with the outlet 1024 in a front view. On the other hand, when the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state, the interference member may overlap the outlet 1024 in a front view. In this case, after the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state, the next ball can be prevented from being discharged from the discharge port 1024 by the interference member. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tilting member 1040 from returning to the initial state again when the next ball rides on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and the position of the center of gravity changes again.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the ball that has deviated from the second ball entrance 640 and has flowed downstream collides with the arc member 70 and the outer edge member 73, bounces, and travels along the outer edge member 73 to the second variable winning device 650. Although the case of reaching has been described, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, in the path from the second ball entrance 640 to the outer edge member 73, a flow path having a cross-sectional area of about one ball passes is formed, and the ball reaches the outer edge member 73 via the flow path. Is also good. In this case, since the interval at which the balls reach the outer edge member 73 can be controlled, the number of balls entering the second variable winning device 650 within a predetermined time can be controlled. The internal shape of the flow path is not particularly limited. For example, ribs extending in a direction perpendicular to the flowing direction of the sphere are alternately formed on the opposing inner surfaces, and the flow path may be decelerated. good.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the downflow prevention plate 1015 changes state in connection with the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 including the storage device 1000 on the downstream side has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 may be changed by the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 65.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the tilting member 1040 is supported by the shaft extending in the front-rear direction has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, it may be supported by a shaft extending left and right, and may perform a tilting operation to tilt toward the front side (bow toward the player). In this case, when one ball rides on the tilting member 1040, the ball is arranged on the back side in front view and becomes difficult to see, while when three or more balls ride on the tilting member 1040, the ball moves forward on the front side Since the ball on the tilting member 1040 becomes more visible to the player (the more it protrudes to the front), the more easily the player can see the ball.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the state of the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is changed based on the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 650 and the ball is stopped on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 has been described, but it is not necessarily limited to this. Not something. For example, in two types of pachinko gaming machines, the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015 is configured to be changed in response to the operation of the wing member that opens and closes when the ball enters a predetermined entrance, and the pachinko machine is opened. The tilting member 1040 may be arranged in a path where the ball flows down after entering the wing member. In this embodiment, when the tilting member 1040 is in the initial state, the ball is sent to the normal flow path, and the tilting member 1040 In the inclined state, the ball may be sent to a special channel that makes it easier for the ball to enter the V winning port (winning port for obtaining a jackpot) than the normal channel.

  For example, when the ball stop device 5100 described in the fifth embodiment is used to change the state of the downflow prevention plate 1015, for example, every time the wing member is opened four times, the downflow prevention plate 5015 is buried. By setting, if a plurality of balls (for example, three) can be put in the path deep in the wing member while the wing member is opened three times, the sphere can be sent to the special channel, and the big hit can be reduced. It is possible to form a game that is easy to obtain.

  In each of the above embodiments, the tilting member 1040 for switching the flowing direction of the sphere in the storage device 1000 is formed in a manner of rotating, but is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the distribution member for switching the flowing direction of the ball may be configured to slide in accordance with the weight of the ball. That is, the distributing member does not slide when the ball is stored in the storage device 1000, but the direction in which a plurality of balls (for example, five) are separated from the flow-down preventing plate 1015 by the weight of the ball (in front view). (Rightward), the sorting member slides, and the sliding movement opens the entrance to the probable side channel 1032 so that the ball can enter the probable side channel 1032. . In this case, a mode in which the sorting member gradually slides in accordance with the degree of accumulation of the balls (for example, in the case where three balls are stored and in the case where four balls are stored, the moving width of the sorting member is greater when four balls are stored) Although it is large, the inlet to the probable variable side flow path 1032 is not opened to the extent that the ball passes), and the distribution member can be operated each time the number of the balls stored in the storage device 1000 increases. . Thereby, the effect of improving the interest of the player can be performed by the operation of the distribution member.

  In the third embodiment, based on the operation of the second variable winning device 650, a state is established in which the operation of the drive motor 3012, which is always driven, and the operation of the downflow prevention plate 1015 are synchronized. Has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, a structure may be employed in which the flow-down preventing plate 1015 is constantly changed in state by the drive motor 3012 which is constantly driven. In this case, a case where a predetermined number of balls can be stored on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and a case where the ball cannot be stored due to a difference in the opening / closing pattern of the second variable winning device 650 due to a timing when the jackpot game is started and a difference in the jackpot type. And can be formed. For example, by forming the drive motor 3012 to make one rotation in 360 seconds (long period), during the maximum opening period of the twelfth round of the jackpot (30 seconds), the downflow prevention plate 1015 is always in the branch flow path 1030. Both the situation in which it is buried on the back side and the situation in which the downflow prevention plate 1015 always projects inside the branch channel 1030 during the maximum opening period (30 seconds) of the twelfth round of jackpots Can be formed.

  In the fourth embodiment, in order to prevent the projecting rib 4014a of the rotating disk 4014 and the projecting engaging portion 4013d of the friction rotating member 4013 from colliding in the axial direction, the period during which the open state is maintained is reduced. Although the case where the second variable winning device 650 is controlled so as not to change from the open state to the closed state for one second from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds has been described, the invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, as the projecting rib 4014a moves toward both ends in the circumferential direction, an inclined surface is formed from the center in the circumferential direction so as to be closer to the disk portion 1014b (that is, the center in the circumferential direction of the projecting rib 4014a). Is formed by a ridge line instead of a surface), and the protruding engagement portion 4013d is formed as a conical shape having a height direction along a straight line parallel to the rotation axis of the friction rotation member 4013. May be. In this case, even if the protruding rib 4014a and the protruding engagement portion 4013d collide in the axial direction, the collision can be received on the inclined surfaces of each other, and failure can be prevented.

  In addition, the sharp tip of the protruding rib 4014a (the tip on the side opposed to the friction rotating member 4013) and the sharp tip of the protruding engagement part 4013d (the tip on the side opposed to the rotating disk 4014) are provided. The positional relationship in the circumferential direction (whether the protruding rib 4014a is arranged in the traveling direction of the protruding engaging portion 4013d or whether the protruding engaging portion 4013d passes through the protruding rib 4014a) is determined by the fact that the center position of the tip is circumferential. At the timing of overlapping in the direction (for example, three seconds after the opening of the second variable winning device 650 starts), the positions are switched. As described above, the collision between the protruding rib 4014a and the protruding engagement portion 4013d even when the second variable winning device 650 is opened at an arbitrary timing except for the timing at which the center positions of the sharp tips overlap in the circumferential direction. No failure occurs due to Therefore, for example, in jackpot A, the second variable prize device 650 is controlled to be opened for only 2.9 seconds and then closed, and in jackpot B, the second variable prize device 650 is opened for 3.1 seconds. Control may be performed such that the state is changed to the closed state. In this case, the difference between the time when the second variable winning device 650 is in the open state between the jackpot A and the jackpot B may be a period (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which it is difficult for the player to determine the difference. it can. This makes it difficult to determine whether the acquired jackpot is the jackpot A or the jackpot B from the operation mode of the second variable winning device 650, and attracts the player's attention to the tilting member 1040. Can be.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case where the switching protrusion 5124 is provided at two places on the rotating member 5120 of the ball stopping device 5100 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the number may be one, or three or more. In addition, in the case where there are a plurality of switching protruding portions 5124 at three or more locations, the intervals between the disposing locations can be arbitrarily determined (different). Thus, for example, the second variable prize winning device 650 may be provided between the time when the first switching projection 5124 contacts the switching device 5140 and the time when the adjacent switching projection 5124 at the second location contacts the switching device 5140. The number of times that the switching protruding portion 5124 has been opened and closed, and the third switching protruding portion adjacent to the opposite side of the first switching protruding portion 5124 after the second switching protruding portion 5124 contacts the switching device 5140. The number of times the second variable prize device 650 performs the opening and closing operations before the 5124 contacts the switching device 5140 can be made different. This makes it difficult to associate the number of times of opening and closing operations of the second variable winning device 650 with a change in the state of the downflow prevention plate 5015, and makes it difficult for the player to predict the state change of the downflow prevention plate 5015. It is possible to form a game that the player can always play with a sense of expectation without knowing when the falling prevention plate 5015 operates.

  In the fifth embodiment, when the switching protrusion 5124 provided on the rotating member 5120 of the ball stopping device 5100 is in contact with the rotating arm 5142 of the switching device 5140, the second variable winning device 650 is turned off. A case has been described in which the rotation arm 5142 and the switching protrusion 5124 are always brought into contact with each other by the opening / closing operation, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, by extending the circumferential length of one of the switching protrusions 5124, while the second variable winning device 650 opens and closes a plurality of times, the contact between the rotating arm 5142 and the switching protrusion 5124 can be prevented. It may be maintained. In this case, when the second variable prize winning device 650 is in the closed state immediately before the ball is opened to a length that allows the ball to enter, regardless of whether the downflow prevention plate 5015 is in the buried state or the protruding state, When the second variable winning device 650 is opened, it is difficult to predict which state the downflow prevention plate 5015 will be in, and it is easy to maintain the player's expectation.

  In the seventh embodiment, the case where the ball entering the first flow path 7110 is limited to the ball that has flowed off the second variable winning device 650 has been described, but is not necessarily limited to this. For example, a flow path may be formed (coupled) so that a ball that has entered the first entrance port 64 or the second entrance port 640 enters the first channel 7110. Thereby, even if a ball remains on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 after the special game state (big hit game state) ends, the act of aiming for the next big hit (the first ball entrance 64 or the second ball entry). The act of letting the ball enter the mouth 640) can change the flow-down preventing plate 7015 to the buried state, and can discharge the ball remaining on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040.

  In the above-described ninth embodiment, the case where the L-shaped moving member 9110 is retracted from the movement trajectory of the tilting member 1040 by arranging one ball at a position in contact with the downflow prevention plate 1015 has been described. It is not limited. For example, a second L-shaped moving member (part 2) is disposed at a position corresponding to the second ball (a position displaced obliquely upward to the right of the L-shaped moving member 9110 in front view), and The L-shaped moving member (No. 2) may be configured in such a manner that the second ball stops on the upper surface of the tilting member 1040 and is retracted from the movement trajectory of the tilting member 1040. In this case, at the time when the second ball lands on the tilting member 1040, the L-shaped moving member (No. 2) is arranged within the movement trajectory of the tilting member 1040. The tilting member 1040 can be easily prevented from performing a tilting operation due to an impact at the time of landing.

  In the ninth embodiment, the case where the tilting operation of the tilting member 1040 is prevented by the operation of the locking device 9100 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the position of the center of gravity of the tilting member 1040 may be set to an excessively leftward position, and the tilting operation may not be performed when only one ball rides on the extension plate 1043. In this case, the locking device 9100 can be omitted.

  In the above-described ninth embodiment, the case where the discharge prevention protrusion 9200 protrudes from the side wall on the back side of the branch channel 1030 toward the front side has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the plate member may be extended from the extension end of the extension plate portion 1043 of the tilting member 1040 (the end opposite to the shaft bar portion 1042). As a result, in a state where the tilting member 1040 is tilted, the plate member is also displaced downward integrally with the tilting member 1040, so that a wide path for the ball discharged from the discharge port 1024 to flow into the positive side flow path 1032 is secured. be able to.

  Here, as the shape of the plate member, for example, when the tilting member 1040 is in the tilted state, the plate member is horizontally extended from the extension tip of the extension plate portion 1043 (extended in the direction of gradually rising and tilting from the extending direction). Provided) is exemplified. In this case, when the ball is caused to flow in a tilted state, the surface of the plate member that comes into contact with the ball is horizontal, so that it is possible to prevent obstruction of the ball from flowing down, while, in the initial state, the plate member that comes into contact with the ball The surface of the ball becomes an inclined surface that rises and slopes, so that a ball that attempts to jump rightward can be decelerated, and an effect of preventing the ball from jumping out can be produced.

  The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiments. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times rights item) that increases the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot condition occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times) including that. ). Further, after the big hit symbol is displayed, the game may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game for giving a predetermined game value to a player on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, a prize winning device having a special area such as a V zone may be provided, and the pachinko machine may be put into a special game state on condition that a ball is won in the special area. Furthermore, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as areaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, so-called game machines in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. Things. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows: "a display device for variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided. The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A slot machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player on the condition that the combination of the identification information at the time is a specific one ". In this case, coins, medals, etc. are representative game media. As an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a display device for variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbols in a fixed manner is provided, and a handle for hitting a ball is provided. Not included. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the fluctuation of the symbol is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, and, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or By the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called big hit symbol is generated. Is a method in which a large amount of balls are paid out to a lower saucer. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only balls can be treated as a game value in a game hall, so it is a game value seen in a current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of gaming machines can be solved.

  Hereinafter, the concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

<Point where the stopper of the seesaw moves due to the operation of the V attacker (also used for driving)>
A prize port arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first switching means for operatively switching between a state in which the game ball can be won in the prize port and an impossible state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the first switching means thereof A first driving means for driving the game ball, and a profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing the game ball winning the winning opening, the game ball winning the winning opening A stop means that is configured to be able to stop, and is configured so that the stopped game ball can flow down to the profit obtaining means, and a stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stop means can be stopped at the stop means, A second switching unit that switches between a non-stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping unit is not stopped by the stopping unit, and the second switching unit receives the driving force of the first driving unit. Based on Gaming machine A1, which comprises a state change between the stationary state and the non-stationary state.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a second profit state determination unit (corresponding to a stopping means) to which a game ball that has won a second large winning opening (corresponding to a winning opening) reaches a distribution unit (second parking unit). There is a gaming machine in which a game ball is distributed to two flow paths having different profits obtained by a player by operating a switching means) in a left-right direction (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-155538). However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, the special winning opening opening / closing role changing the state of the second special winning opening and the distribution unit are driven by separate driving means. It is necessary to determine the arrangement of the second winning port and the distribution unit while securing space, and there is a problem that the degree of freedom of arrangement is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, since the second switching means changes its state based on the transmission of the driving force of the first driving means, only one driving means is required, and the arrangement space can be secured. Since it becomes easy, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the first switching means, the second switching means, and the stopping means can be increased.

  Further, since the second switching means changes between the stopped state and the non-stopped state by driving the first driving means for driving the first switching means for changing the state of the winning opening, the operation pattern of the second switching means is changed. The degree of freedom can be improved, and a situation in which the player gets tired can be made less likely to occur.

  Examples of the predetermined profit include a profit for changing the game state into a certain state (V winning prize), a profit for obtaining a jackpot (two types of V prize), and a profit for enabling a flow path that is likely to be a big hit. You.

  In the gaming machine A1, the gaming machine A2 is characterized in that the second switching means receives the driving force of the first driving means via the first switching means.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine A1, the driving force of the first driving unit is transmitted to the second switching unit via the first switching unit, so that the operating width of the first switching unit is used. Thus, the operation width of the second switching means can be secured. Further, by simultaneously using the means for securing the operating width of the first switching means and the means for securing the operating width of the second switching means, a means for securing the operating width of the first driving means for each switching means is provided. The arrangement space can be reduced as compared with the case of arrangement. Thereby, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the first switching unit, the second switching unit, and the stopping unit can be increased.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the plurality of game balls are stored in a predetermined number or more, the stopping means operates to cause the game balls to flow down to the profit obtaining means. Machine A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine A1 or A2, the stopping means is operated by storing a plurality of game balls in the stopping means, and the game balls are directed to the profit obtaining means. In this case, the movement of the stopping means and the movement of the game ball can be shown to the player in association with the case where the flow path of the game ball changes only by the state change of the second switching means. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, when one game ball is stopped at the stopping means, the first switching means is enabled in a short period of time because the game ball does not have a posture capable of flowing down toward the profit obtaining means (short term). Even if one game ball wins in the case of (paka), it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing down to the profit obtaining means. Therefore, as conventionally performed, by changing the state of the distribution unit several seconds after the timing of switching the first switching unit to the enabled state, control to prevent the game ball from erroneously flowing to the profit acquisition unit, The control for opening the first switching means for a short time at the start of opening with the control can be omitted, and the control of the first driving means can be simplified.

  The operation mode of the stopping means is not particularly limited, and various modes are exemplified. For example, a game ball is stored on the upper surface, the position of the load applied to the stopping means based on the rotation axis changes according to the stored number of the game balls, and a mode in which the ball tilts like a seesaw, or a slide operation with the weight of the ball may be used. May be performed.

  Further, when the stopping means tilts, the landing point of the ball on the stopping means is not particularly limited. In other words, it may be a down side or an up side with respect to the rotation axis.

  The gaming machine A4, wherein in the gaming machine A3, the stopping means is moved so that the ball does not easily flow down a flow path for flowing the ball to the opposite side of the profit obtaining means.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine A3, the operation of the stopping means can make it difficult for the ball to flow down the flow path for flowing the ball to the opposite side of the profit obtaining means. It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow from the stopping means to the opposite side of the profit obtaining means before the operation is started and the stopped state is reached.

  In the gaming machine A1, there is provided first special means for transmitting the driving force of the first driving means to the second switching means, and the first driving means is drive-controlled in a plurality of driving patterns, and the first special means is provided. Changing the state of the second switching means when the first driving means operates based on one driving pattern, and changing the state when the first driving means operates based on another driving pattern. A gaming machine A5 wherein the state of the second switching means is not changed.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine A1, whether or not the state of the second switching means changes depending on the driving pattern of the first driving means changes. Therefore, the operation pattern of the first switching means is confirmed. This makes it possible to determine whether or not there is a change in the state of the second switching means. Therefore, the degree of attention of the first switching means operating with the driving force of the first driving means for a player who wants the state of the second switching means to be switched to a state advantageous to the player can be improved. The user's gaze can be gathered near the first switching means.

  In this state, while the LED near the first switching unit is illuminated, the LED in the part distant from the first switching unit is turned off, so that the brightness of the part of the player's attention is maintained while the other parts are Can be darkened. As a result, the power consumption can be reduced, and the visibility of the game ball in a portion of the game area away from the first switching means can be reduced.

  Regarding the visibility of the game ball in the game area, for example, the visibility of the game ball flowing on the upstream side of the first switching means is deteriorated to form a state in which the game ball flows from an unexpected position to the winning opening. It is possible to make the player hard to get tired of.

  Further, for example, when the first switching means is in the disabled state, the first switching means flows down, and the visibility of the game balls flowing to the downstream side is deteriorated, so that the players concentrate on the game balls flowing toward the out mouth. Can be prevented. Thereby, the degree of attention near the first switching unit can be maintained.

  In the gaming machine A5, the first special means has a movement trajectory on a predetermined plane, and while the stopping means forms the stopped state by the second switching means, the first special means moves from the ball to the second switching means. The gaming machine A6, wherein the direction of the load applied to the game machine A6 is directed in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined plane.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine A5, the direction of the load applied from the ball to the second switching means is directed in a direction perpendicular to the plane on which the movement trajectory of the first special means is formed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first special means from operating due to the load via the second switching means. Each time the game ball comes into contact with the second switching means, a load is applied in the moving direction of the first special means. It can be prevented from being given. Thereby, the durability of the second switching means can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A1, the second switching unit may be configured such that, according to a state change state of the first switching unit, the interval at which the first switching unit is switched between the enabled state and the disabled state is shorter than a predetermined interval. A gaming machine A7 comprising second special means for preventing switching between a stopped state and a non-stopped state.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effect provided by the gaming machine A1, the second special means can form a state in which the state change of the first switching means and the state change of the second switching means are not interlocked. Therefore, the variation of the operation mode of the first switching unit can be increased.

  In other words, the state of the second switching means is maintained (for example, maintained in the stopped state) while the state of the first switching means is changed in a short state, so that the state in which the game ball can be stopped can be maintained.

  In the gaming machine A7, the second special unit is configured to switch the second switching unit to the non-stop state by maintaining the disabled state of the first switching unit for a predetermined period. Gaming machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine A7, at the moment when the first switching unit is switched to the disabled state, the second switching unit is in the stopped state, and the first switching unit maintains the disabled state for a predetermined period. As a result, the second switching means is switched to the non-stop state, so that the game ball that has won the winning opening just before the first switching means enters the disabled state waits for reaching the stopping means, and then the second switching means Can be switched to the non-stop state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being stopped at the stopping means, and it is possible to flush all the game balls.

<Point to set a period from V attacker operation to stopper release>
A prize port arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first switching means for operatively switching between a state in which the game ball can be won in the prize port and an impossible state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the first switching means thereof In a gaming machine, comprising: a first driving unit for driving a game ball; and a profit obtaining unit for giving a predetermined profit to a player by causing a game ball winning in the winning opening to flow down. A stop means configured to be able to stop, and a stop means configured to allow the stopped game ball to flow down to the profit obtaining means, and a stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stop means can be stopped at the stop means. A second switching unit that switches between a non-stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stop unit is not stopped by the stop unit, and a second drive unit that is different from the first drive unit. 1 the switching means is The driving force of the second driving means can be transmitted to the second switching means based on the switching to the active state, and the driving force of the second driving means causes the second switching means to switch the stationary state and the non-stop state And a delay drive unit configured to change a state between the stop state and the non-stop state by the second switching unit. B1.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distributing unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided to a second profit state determining unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a gaming ball that has won the second big winning port reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes a game ball to two flow paths having different profits obtained by a player by operating in a left-right direction (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-155538). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the operation timing of the special winning opening opening / closing role changing the state of the second special winning opening and the operation timing of the distributing unit are different. Control has to be performed, and there is a problem that the control is complicated.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the delay driving means has the second driving means, and the driving force of the second driving means is shifted to the second switching means side based on the switching of the state of the first switching means. Since the transmission is enabled and the second switching unit is set to the non-stop state after a predetermined period from the state change of the first switching unit, the operation timings of the first switching unit and the second switching unit are made different. This can be performed only by the control of the first switching means. Thereby, control can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine B1, the delay driving unit starts transmitting the driving force of the second driving unit to the second switching unit based on the disabled state of the first switching unit. Gaming machine B2.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine B1, the predetermined period secured until the second switching unit switches to the non-stop state is a period after the first switching unit is disabled. Therefore, for some reason, such as a game ball being sandwiched between the first switching means and the board, the first switching means actually starts the control for switching the first switching means to the disabled state, and then the first switching means Even when the period elapses before the state becomes inoperable, a period from when the first switching unit becomes inoperative to when the second switching unit changes state can be secured. Thus, it is possible to prevent a malfunction in which the state of the second switching unit changes before the game ball that has won the winning opening immediately before the first switching unit enters the disabled state reaches the stopping unit.

  In the gaming machine B2, the delay drive means is in a non-transmission state, in which a second drive means operating in a certain mode, and a transmission state in which the power of the second drive means is transmitted by the drive of the first drive means. A non-transmission state is switched, a displacement unit that is displaced in the transmission state, and a return unit that applies a load to the displacement unit to return the displacement unit to an initial position before the displacement in the non-transmission state, The second switching means is in a stationary state when the displacement means is arranged at the initial position, and is displaced toward the arrangement in the non-stationary state based on displacement of the displacement means. The gaming machine B3 is in a non-stop state when the displacement means is displaced for a predetermined delay period.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine B2, the displacement means for changing the state of the second switching means after the delay period has elapsed is driven by the first drive means to be in a fixed state. The driving force of the second driving means, which operates in step (1), is transmitted and displaced, and when the first driving means is driven to be in the non-transmission state, the driving means returns to the initial position by the returning means. The period from when one drive unit is driven to the transmission state to when the second switching unit changes state can be kept constant.

  In addition, since the first driving means is not used as a driving source of the second switching means but is used for switching transmission with a separate second driving means, an operation failure of the second switching means due to insufficient driving force. Can be prevented.

  Further, during the delay period, when the driving state of the first driving means changes and the first switching means changes state again, the state of the second switching means also returns to the stationary state again. By changing the driving state of the first driving unit at intervals, the state of the second switching unit can be maintained in the stopped state while the state of the first switching unit is changed.

  In the gaming machine B3, when the first drive means is driven into the enabled state by driving the first drive means, the displacement means is brought into the non-transmission state, and the displacement means is provided by the return means. The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the displacement is performed in a period shorter than the delay period.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine B3, the displacement of the displacement means by the return means is performed in a period shorter than the delay period, so that the first switching means changes to a possible state and a winning opening is won. Before the played game ball reaches the stopping means, the second switching means can be returned to the stopped state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball that has been won immediately after the first switching unit is enabled is allowed to flow without being stopped by the stopping unit, so that the stopping unit can easily stop the game ball. .

  In the gaming machine B2, the delay drive means is in a non-transmission state, in which a second drive means operating in a certain mode, and a transmission state in which the power of the second drive means is transmitted by the drive of the first drive means. A transmission clutch that is switched between a non-transmission state and is displaced in the transmission state, and an engagement cam that is configured to be displaceable by engaging with the transmission clutch and that sets the second switching unit to a stationary state in an initial position. And a return unit for applying a load to the engagement cam to return the engagement cam to the initial position before the displacement in the non-transmission state, wherein the second switching unit includes a displacement of the engagement cam. The engagement cam is displaced for a predetermined delay period to be in a non-stop state, and the transmission clutch is enabled by the first switching means. When the gaming machine B5, characterized in that the said engaging cam and a disengaged.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B2, when the first switching means is enabled, the second switching means operates by the action of the return means, and the stationary state is established. The game ball can be stopped every time when it becomes possible to win a prize, and the expectation of passing the game ball to the profit obtaining means can be improved.

  In the gaming machine B5, when the first switching unit is in the disabled state, the transmission clutch is in a first position, which is a predetermined position, to form the non-transmission state, and the transmission clutch is in the first position. The gaming machine B6, wherein when the posture is maintained and the first switching means changes to a possible state, the transmission of the driving force of the second driving means is started from the first posture.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine B5, when the first switching means keeps the disabled state for a long period of time, the transmission clutch can be operated even when the second driving means (DC motor or the like) is constantly rotated. The phase can be fixed, and the transmission between the transmission clutch and the second driving means can be started from the time when the first switching means changes to the enabled state. The posture of the transmission clutch after a predetermined period can be determined in advance.

  Thereby, for example, when the first switching means is a special electric accessory that opens and closes a winning opening in a special game, the transmission clutch and the engagement cam are engaged several seconds after the start of the jackpot round. It is possible to specify whether the second switching means starts moving by the operation of the engagement cam, and it is possible to easily obtain consistency with the liquid crystal effect.

  Further, even if the second driving means continues to operate while maintaining the disabled state, it is possible to prevent the second switching means from continuing to move, so that the second switching means always operates. The discomfort felt by the player can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine B6, when the transmission clutch and the second drive unit start transmission from the state in which the transmission clutch is in the first posture, after a predetermined period elapses, the first switching unit sets the predetermined pattern. A gaming machine B7 characterized in that the second switching means does not change from a stopped state to a non-stopped state if no operation is performed.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine B6, the first clutch is set to the first position, and the first clutch starts transmitting after the transmission clutch and the second drive unit start transmitting. Whether the state of the second switching means changes or not depends on whether the switching means performs the operation of the predetermined pattern. For example, the operation mode of the first switching means until the predetermined period elapses is the second switching mode. By providing a number of operation modes without affecting the change in the state of the means, it is possible to camouflage the operation during the period that affects the state change of the second switching means. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not this round is a round in which the game ball can be stopped.

  In addition, by holding an operation different from the operation of the predetermined pattern after the elapse of the predetermined period, the stationary state can be maintained, and the attention of the first switching means is kept improved even after the elapse of the predetermined period. Can be.

  Also, by preparing a plurality of types of round opening / closing patterns for each hit symbol (by changing the state change pattern of the first switching means to a different pattern for each hit symbol), the state change of the second switching means can be determined. Whether to perform at the timing can be arbitrarily specified. Thus, unlike the case where the second switching unit is operated by performing another operation with another solenoid as a reference based on the operation of the first driving unit, a chance of flowing down to the profit obtaining unit can be set to an arbitrary round. Can be provided.

<Point where the state of the stopper changes based on the number of times the V attacker opens and closes>
A prize port arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first switching means for operatively switching between a state in which the game ball can be won in the prize port and an impossible state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the first switching means thereof In a gaming machine, comprising: a first driving unit for driving a game ball; and a profit obtaining unit for giving a predetermined profit to a player by causing a game ball winning in the winning opening to flow down. A stop means configured to be able to stop, and a stop means configured to allow the stopped game ball to flow down to the profit obtaining means, and a stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stop means can be stopped at the stop means. A second switching unit that switches between a non-stop state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping unit is not stopped by the stopping unit, wherein the second switching unit is configured such that the first switching unit performs a predetermined reference number of times. Said possible state Each time the state changes between disabled state, at least once a game machine C1, characterized in that it comprises a number of transfer means for changing between a state of the standstill state and a non-stationary state of the second switching means.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distributing unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided to a second profit state determining unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a gaming ball that has won the second big winning port reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes a game ball to two flow paths having different profits obtained by a player by operating in a left-right direction (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-155538). However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, the first switching unit is controlled to perform a specific operation before the state change of the second switching unit. In addition, the player can know whether or not the game ball can be caused to flow down to the profit obtaining means. For this reason, the player's attention tends to be particularly concentrated around the special winning opening, and there has been a problem that the attention to other portions, for example, the liquid crystal screen as the production range is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, the state change between the stopped state and the non-stop state of the second switching means occurs at least once when the first switching means changes the state by a predetermined reference number of times. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the state of the second switching unit by checking the operation mode of the first switching unit.

  That is, for example, if the state of the second switching means is in an operation state in which the first switching means performs a predetermined operation and the state of the second switching means becomes a stop state which is advantageous to the player, the operation state of the first switching means is The state of the second switching means can be easily grasped because it is sufficient to confirm whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed. However, when the state of the second switching means is changed by the number of state changes of the first switching means, the first state is changed. Even though the state of the state change (operation state) of the switching means is exactly the same, the effect on the second switching means is completely different depending on the number of state changes among the reference number of times.

  For this reason, it is possible to realize a gaming property in which the second switching unit is brought into an advantageous stop state for the player without any notice. As a result, since it is not possible to know when the player is in an advantageous state, the player's attention can be gathered around the second switching device, and the player's attention can be focused around the big winning opening (first switching). It is possible to avoid a situation in which the user tends to concentrate on the periphery of the apparatus.

  In addition, the mode of the number transmission means is constituted by a device which operates in response to a state change of the first switching means and which acts on the second switching means at a predetermined number of times to change the state of the second switching means. A case where the number of state changes of the first switching means is detected by a sensor and the driving apparatus acts on the second switching means at a predetermined number of times is provided.

  In the gaming machine C1, the first switching means continuously changes the state in response to a trigger of 1, and the state change includes a short-term state change in which the game ball is performed in a length that cannot be won, and a state in which the game ball is changed. A gaming machine C2 comprising a combination with a long-term state change performed with a prize-winning length, wherein the game is performed with the same number of times as an integral multiple of the predetermined reference number.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine C1, the first switching means is in the short-term state when the state of the second switching means is in the stationary state while the number transmitting means is returned to the initial position for each successive operation. Either a change or a long-term state change can be formed by a continuous operation.

  Therefore, as a mode of the continuous operation of the first switching unit, it is possible to prepare a mode in which the game ball can flow down to the profit obtaining unit and a mode in which the game ball cannot flow down to the profit obtaining unit. it can.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the first switching means continuously changes the state by the trigger of 1, and the number transmitting means is formed from a device circulating in such a manner as to return to an initial position at each of the reference times. A gaming machine C3, further comprising a return unit that returns the number transmission unit to the initial position regardless of the attitude of the number transmission unit.

  Here, when the number transmission means returns to the initial position only when the state change of the first switching means is performed by an amount equal to a multiple of the reference number, the number transmission means is arranged at the initial position after the special game. In order to do so, it is necessary to limit the number of state changes of the first switching unit in the special game to an integral multiple of the reference number, so that the state change pattern of the first switching unit is limited. That is, if the number of times of opening per round is set to a plurality of times, the number of state changes of the first switching means until a predetermined number of game balls are won changes, so that the first switching means is enabled during one round. Only the state change pattern that becomes

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine C2, the returning means can return the number transmitting means to the initial position after the continuous operation of the first switching means. The degree of freedom in the mode of continuous operation of the first switching means can be improved while maintaining the function of returning the transmission means to the initial position.

  For example, it is possible to control the first switching means to continuously change the state in a mode in which the first switching means changes the state a plurality of times during one round. In this case, the player can proceed to the next round by inserting a predetermined number (predetermined count) of game balls during one round. That is, by checking the state of the circulating means, considering how much the state of the circulating means is changed in each round, and changing the pace at which the ball is inserted into the special winning opening based on the idea, the circulating operation by itself. You can play while changing the state of the means. Thereby, the special game can be advanced so that the state of the number-of-times transmitting means is adjusted so that the second switching means is in the stopped state, in accordance with the round in which the long-term state change is performed. Not only can you win a game, but you can play while thinking about how fast it is advantageous to win a game ball.

  Also, the attitude of the number transmission means at the end of the special game may be different from the initial position, but the return means can return the attitude of the number transmission means to the initial position. Erroneous operation of starting a normal game with the posture of the player being different can be prevented.

  In any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the first driving means generates a load which can be increased by an applied current in one direction, and the number transmitting means operates the first driving means in the one direction. The game machine C4 is characterized in that, when the game is performed, the driving force is transmitted to come into contact with the first driving means and is displaced by a predetermined amount.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect of any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5, the displacement of the number transmitting means causes the first driving means to operate in one direction in which the driving force can be increased by the applied current. In this case, since the first driving means and the number transmitting means come into contact with each other and the driving force is transmitted, the load from the game ball against the second switching means resists the operation of the second switching means. Even if it occurs in the direction, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the second switching means does not move due to insufficient driving force.

  The gaming machine C5, wherein in the gaming machine C4, the second switching means includes a stopper for preventing the number transmitting means from being displaced in another direction.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine C4, the load applied to the second switching means when the second switching means is pressed by the contact between the game ball and the second switching means. Is transmitted to the number-of-times transmitting means, whereby the number-of-times transmitting means can be prevented from operating in the other direction, so that the number of state changes of the first switching means and the state of the second switching means are synchronized. Can be prevented from shifting.

  In the gaming machine C1, the number transmission means allows the first drive means not to return to the state before the operation after the operation of the first drive means caused by one trigger, and the player perceives the state of the number transmission means. A gaming machine C6 characterized in that it can be configured.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C1, the state of the number transmitting means is cumulatively changed during the game, and the player can perceive it, so that when the player selects the gaming machine to play the game, As a selection criterion, the status of the number transmitting means associated with the special game can be provided.

  In other words, the number transmitting means changes the state of the second switching means every time the first switching means changes the state by a predetermined reference number of times. If the state changes only the number of times, it is possible to change for each gaming machine whether or not the number of times reaches the reference number. The state of the second switching means is likely to change), and can be used as a selection criterion when selecting a gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine C6, the first switching means is a continuously movable means capable of continuous operation by one trigger, and the number of continuous operations of the first switching means changes according to the type of the trigger. The second switching means forms the non-stop state after the continuous operation by one operation trigger from the initial state of the second switching means, and further from the state, the continuous operation by one or other operation triggers The gaming machine C7, wherein the stationary state is formed later.

  According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine C6, the first switching means performs a predetermined number of continuous operations, the state of the second switching means does not change to the stationary state, and the predetermined profit cannot be obtained. Even in such a case, the state of the second switching means changes to the stopped state after the first switching means has continuously operated next, and it is possible to increase the sense of expectation of obtaining a predetermined profit.

<The state of the stopper does not change while the ball passes through the path of the V attacker (not applied)>
A prize port arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first switching means for operatively switching between a state in which the game ball can be won in the prize port and an impossible state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the first switching means thereof A first driving means for generating a driving force of the following, and a profit obtaining means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by the flow of the game ball winning the winning opening, the winning winning in the winning opening The stopped game ball is configured to be able to be stopped, the stopped game ball is configured to be able to flow down to the profit obtaining means, and the game ball that has reached the stopped means is capable of being stopped at the stopped means. A second switching unit for switching between a stationary state and a non-stationary state in which the game ball is not flown to the profit obtaining unit, wherein the second switching unit includes a game ball in a transitional section from the winning port to the stationary unit. Is placed Gaming machine D1, characterized in that it comprises a change prevention means said retention means acts to maintain the standstill state.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a distributing unit (corresponding to a second switching unit) is provided to a second profit state determining unit (corresponding to a stopping unit) to which a gaming ball that has won the second big winning port reaches. There is a gaming machine that distributes a game ball to two flow paths having different profits obtained by a player by operating in a left-right direction (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-155538). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since the special winning opening opening and closing role changing the state of the second special winning opening and the distribution unit are controlled to operate at predetermined operation timing, After the game ball wins immediately before the closing of the special winning opening opening / closing role, the profit is given to the player if the game ball flows down the profit acquisition means, but the flow of the game ball is delayed due to an unexpected situation Before reaching the distribution unit, the distribution unit may change to a non-reserved state that is disadvantageous for the player, which may cause a player to be dissatisfied.

  On the other hand, if the period until the state change of the second switching means is lengthened unnecessarily, the state change from the stop state is delayed, so that the discharge of the game ball is delayed, which causes the player to feel distrust. . In addition, while the game ball remains in the stopping means, there is a problem in that the player's attention tends to be focused on the stopping means, and the attention of the other parts (for example, a liquid crystal screen) is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine D1, only when the game ball is arranged in the elapsed section from the winning opening to the stop means, the stop means is maintained in the stopped state by the change prevention means. Even when the downflow of the game is stagnated, it is possible to prevent the stopping means from being in a non-stop state before the game ball reaches the stopping means, so that the player's dissatisfaction can be eliminated and unnecessary Since the state change of the stopping means is not delayed until a certain time, it is possible to secure the attention of the effect of the portion other than the stopping means (for example, the liquid crystal screen).

  In the gaming machine D1, the stopping means performs a predetermined operation by storing a predetermined number of game balls, and the predetermined operation allows the game balls to be sent to the profit obtaining means. When the game balls arranged in the elapsed section reach the stop means, if a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the stop means, until the predetermined operation of the stop means is completed, A gaming machine D2, wherein the stopping means is maintained in a stopped state.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine D1, the stopping means is maintained in the stopped state until the predetermined operation of the stopping means is completed, so that the game balls are discharged from the elapsed section to the stopping means. Later, before the operation of the stopping means is completed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the non-stop state is set and the game ball is discharged without flowing down to the profit obtaining means.

  In addition, when the game balls arranged in the elapse section reach the stopping means, when the number of the game balls is less than a predetermined number, by immediately setting the non-stop state, the attention of the player from the vicinity of the stopping means By deviating, it is possible to improve the attention of other parts of the game board (for example, the liquid crystal display part).

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means can switch a state by a game ball flowing down the first flow path, and the change preventing means determines whether or not the game ball can enter the first flow path. A gaming machine D3 characterized in that it is configured to switch between them.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine D2, the state of the second switching means is configured to be switched by the game balls flowing down the first flow path, so that the state change of the second switching means Can be replaced by a flow path, and the arrangement space can be reduced. Also, by switching whether or not game balls enter the first flow path by the change prevention means, game balls flowing down the game area along a random route enter the first flow path during an inappropriate period, and Thus, it is possible to prevent the state of the second switching means from being changed.

  In the gaming machine D3, the first flow path is connected to a variable winning opening capable of generating a special symbol variation when a gaming ball wins.

  According to the gaming machine D4, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine D3, the gaming ball that has won the variable winning opening flows down the first flow path, so that the special gaming state ends and the next special gaming state starts. In the meantime, the game balls remaining in the stopping means can be discharged downstream of the stopping means.

  In other words, when the special game state ends with less than a predetermined number of game balls stopped at the stopping means, in order to shift the game state to the next special game state, it is necessary to win the game balls in the variable winning opening. Yes, the winning game ball flows down the first flow path and switches the state of the second switching means. Therefore, by the game for shifting the game state to the next special game state, the game balls remaining in the stopping means can be discharged downstream of the stopping means. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special game state from starting with the game balls remaining in the stopping means.

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means operates based on the operation of the first driving means, and the change preventing means is displaced by the action of a game ball, and the second switching means is displaced by the first driving means. A gaming machine D5 which releases power transmission to the second switching means.

  According to the gaming machine D5, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine D2, the driving force of the first driving unit is transmitted to the second switching unit after the game ball passes through the elapsed section, and the control mode of the first driving unit is changed. Since the state of the second switching means is changed based on this, it is possible to easily control the state change of the second switching means after the game ball has passed through the elapsed section.

  In the gaming machine D2, the second switching means operates based on the operation of the first driving means, and the change prevention means is displaced by the action of a game ball, and is opposite to the profit obtaining means. A gaming machine D6 comprising an overhanging plate portion for preventing game balls flowing down to the stopping means from dropping off.

  According to the gaming machine D6, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine D2, in a state in which the game balls are arranged in the elapse section by the overhanging plate portion, the game balls flowing down to the opposite side of the profit acquisition means are moved from the stop means. Dropping can be prevented. Thus, even after the state of the second switching means has changed, the overhanging plate portion can keep the game balls mounted on the stopping means.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows. The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the determined identification information is the specific identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

  A gaming machine Z2 wherein any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6 is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is provided at an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. A requirement for winning (or passing through the operating port) is that identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and a value corresponding to the winning number is obtained. A value (including not only a prize ball but also data written on a magnetic card) is given.

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, and D1 to D6, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string comprising a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information, and starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) The change of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the game, and many balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.
<Others>
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a second profit state determination unit in which a game ball that has won a special winning opening reaches the second profit state determination unit, by operating the distribution unit in the left-right direction, so that the player can obtain two different profits. There is a gaming machine that distributes gaming balls to a road (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-155538).
However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the operation mode of the distribution unit.
The present technical idea has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine with a favorable operation mode of the distribution unit.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 comprises a winning port arranged in a game area where the gaming ball flows down, a possible state in which the gaming ball can enter the winning port, and an impossible state in which the gaming ball cannot enter. Switching means for switching the first switching means by operation, a first driving means for driving the first switching means, a profit obtaining means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by the flow of the winning game ball in the winning opening, , A game machine that is configured to be able to stop the game ball that has won the winning opening, and configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit acquisition means, and a game that has reached the stop means. A second switching unit for switching between a stationary state in which a ball can be parked in the stationary unit and a non-stationary state in which a game ball that has reached the stationary unit is not suspended in the stationary unit; The switching means is Based on the driving force of the first drive means is transmitted, said changes state at standstill state and a non-stationary state.
The gaming machine of the technical concept 2 is the gaming machine according to the technical concept 1, wherein the driving force of the first driving unit is transmitted to the second switching unit via the first switching unit.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the stopping means obtains the profit by operating the gaming ball when a predetermined number or more of the gaming balls are stored. It will be in a state of flowing down toward the means.
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According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the operation mode of the distribution unit can be improved.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the operation mode of the distribution unit can be improved by using the operation mode of the first switching unit.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, a visual effect can be performed by the operation of the stopping means.

10. Pachinko machines (game machines)
13 Game board 65 First variable prize device 67 Through gate 640a Motorized accessory 640 Second entrance 650 Second variable prize device (first switching means, continuous movable means)
650a 2nd specific winning opening (winning opening, part of continuous movable means)
650b Open / close plate (part of first switching means, part of continuous movable means)
650c solenoid (first drive means, part of return means, part of continuous movable means)
1010 Ball stopping device (first special means, second special means)
1013 L rotating gear (part of first special means, part of second special means)
1014 Reversing gear (part of the first special means, part of the second special means)
1015 Downflow prevention plate (second switching means)
1016 Transmission rod (part of the first special means, part of the second special means)
1031 Probable change entrance (profit acquisition means)
1040 Tilt member (stopping means)
2010 Ball stop device (first special means, second special means)
2012 annular groove (part of the first special means, part of the second special means)
3010 Ball stopping device (second special means, delay driving means)
3011a Elastic spring (part of delay drive means, return means)
3012 drive motor (part of second special means, part of delay drive means)
3013 Switching clutch (part of second special means, part of delay drive means)
3014 Rotating disk (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, displacement means)
3016 Switching member (part of second special means, part of delay driving means)
4010 Ball stopping device (second special means, delay driving means)
4012 drive motor (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, second drive means)
4013 Friction rotating member (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, transmission clutch)
4014 rotating disk (part of second special means, part of delay drive means, displacement means, engagement cam)
5100 Ball stop device (number transmission means)
5120 Rotating member (part of number transmission means)
5125 Detection pin (part of return means)
5130 biasing part (part of number transmission means, prevention stopper)
5140 Switching device (part of number transmission means)
5144 Position sensor (part of return means)

Claims (2)

A prize port arranged in a game area in which a game ball flows down, a first switching means for operatively switching between a state in which the game ball can be won in the prize port and an impossible state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the first switching means thereof A first driving means for driving the game machine, and a profit acquisition means for giving a predetermined profit to the player by flowing a game ball winning the winning opening,
A stopping means configured to be able to stop the game ball winning the winning opening, and configured to be able to flow the stopped game ball to the profit obtaining means,
A second switching unit that switches between a stopped state in which the game ball that has reached the stopping unit can be stopped in the stopping unit and a non-stop state in which the gaming ball that has reached the stopping unit is not stopped by the stopping unit. ,
A second driving unit that is different from the first driving unit, wherein the driving force of the second driving unit can be transmitted to the second switching unit in the disabled state of the first switching unit; The second switching means changes the state between the stop state and the non-stop state by the driving force of the means, and a predetermined period elapses before the second switch means switches from the stop state to the non-stop state. Predetermined driving means configured in an aspect,
A state in which the driving force of the second driving means is transmitted in response to the driving of the first driving means, and a state in which the driving force of the second driving means is not transmitted;
Returning means for applying a load for returning the second switching means to a predetermined position in a state where the driving force of the second driving means is not transmitted,
The second switching means is disposed at the predetermined position when the displacement means is disposed at the first position and is in the stopped state, and the non-stop state is based on the displacement means being displaced from the first position. Displaced towards the arrangement at
By the displacement means is displaced for the predetermined period, the non-stationary state,
The stopping means is characterized in that, when another game ball collides with a game ball parked on the stopping means, an arrangement means arranged on a side to which the stopped game ball can move is provided. Gaming machine to do.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a board box.

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