JP6724334B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a ball game machine.

The conventional gaming machine is equipped with a variable winning device that takes an entry permitting posture that allows the game ball to enter and a posture that does not allow the gaming ball to enter, and whether the game ball is allowed to enter is set inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of movable members is known.

For example, a flat plate-shaped movable member is installed to a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and an entrance prohibition posture in which the winning member is closed by the movable member and a horizontal rotation axis from the entry prohibition posture to the movable member. It takes a posture of allowing entry with its upper end protruding forward by rotating it against, and a game member that flows down from above is received by a movable member and guided to the winning opening, and a winning opening formed above A configuration in which an entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and an entrance permission posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to spread in a direction (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2007-319361, A

In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, it is sometimes difficult to suppress the ratio of the game ball entering the winning opening in a state where the moving ball easily enters the winning opening by the movable member, and there is still room for improvement.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object thereof is to favor a ratio of game balls that enter a predetermined winning opening in a state where the moving balls easily enter the predetermined winning opening by a movable means. The present invention provides a game machine that can be suppressed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
When a game ball enters, a predetermined prize hole where the game ball is paid out,
A first state that forms a part of a first guide path that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening after advancing toward the direction closer to the predetermined winning opening, and a higher state than the first state. Movable means capable of transitioning to a second state forming a part of a second guide path for guiding the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with probability,
Movable control means for performing control to shift the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The movable means has a guide surface that supports the lower side of the game ball in the second state and guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening.
Aside from the predetermined winning opening, a discharge guide portion is provided, into which the game ball supported on the lower side by the guide surface in the second state can enter.
The discharge guiding section is configured such that the game ball cannot enter in the first state and the game ball can enter in the second state, and the game ball is not paid out even when the game ball enters. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing the ratio of the game balls that enter the predetermined winning opening in a state where the game balls easily enter the predetermined winning opening by the movable means.

Front perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in the open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in still another open state Pachinko machine front view Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of the game board (1) Back side perspective view of the pachinko machine Rear view of a pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flowchart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Schematic diagram for explaining viewpoint and projected image Schematic diagram for explaining the posture of the player A schematic diagram for explaining the relationship between the eye position in the front-back direction and the viewpoint angle Schematic diagram for explaining eye position detection Schematic diagram showing an image of a container with a closed lid Schematic diagram showing the image without showing the contents Schematic diagram showing an image of the contents in the container (1) Schematic diagram showing an image of the contents in the container (2) Schematic diagram showing an image of the contents inside the container (3) Flowchart showing an example of decorative pattern display processing Flowchart showing an example of viewpoint angle calculation processing Schematic diagram used to explain the line of sight of the player Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the camera and the player wearing a hat Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the camera device in a normal state Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the camera device in the reach state Schematic diagram showing images of lottery results (1) Schematic diagram showing images of lottery results (2) A schematic diagram showing a player wearing a camera device and a hat (1) A schematic diagram showing a player wearing a camera device and a hat (2) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of two camera devices (1) Flowchart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of two camera devices (2) Flowchart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram showing the structure (1) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing the structure (2) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing the structure (3) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing the structure (4) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing the structure (5) of the big winning device Front view of the game board (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration (1) of the big winning device in the closed state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (2) of the big winning device in the closed state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (1) of the big winning device in the open state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (2) of the big winning device in the open state Schematic diagram for explaining the second taxiway (1) Schematic diagram for explaining the second taxiway (2) Schematic diagram for explaining the third taxiway Schematic diagram showing a modified example (1) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing a modified example (2) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing a modified example (3) of the special winning device Schematic diagram showing a modified example (4) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing a modified example (5) of the big winning device Schematic diagram showing a modified example (6) of the special winning device

Regarding the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball game machine, which is a kind of game machine, will be described, and then a modification and other kinds of game machines will be described. First, regarding the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes will be sequentially described.

<Structural composition>
First, the configuration of the structural portion of the pachinko machine 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows a front block 102 and an intermediate block 103 integrated with an outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Showing. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. Various wirings are omitted in each drawing, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

The pachinko machine 100 includes, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, and these parts are relatively moved by a predetermined operation. It is configured to be displaceable.

The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body supporting unit that supports the main body of the pachinko machine 100. The outer frame 101 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. It is fitted into a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in a game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In addition, in the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101, and a main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 is provided. The island facility may be provided with a part of a supporting mechanism for supporting and a locking mechanism for locking the main body part.

Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (on the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body of the pachinko machine 100 pivots on one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. It is configured to be rotatable forward with the base end side and the other end side (right side) as the rotation front end side.

The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, at the upper end and the lower end of the outer frame 101 so as to be separated from each other. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, the shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101 supports the shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 from below, and the shaft portion is provided in the shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. When the plug is inserted, it is configured to be rotatable. The configuration in which the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is rotatable is not limited to the above-described configuration, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft portion is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined detaching operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. In contrast, it is detachably attached. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined detaching operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a certain amount or more and moving the intermediate block 103 upward by a certain amount. It As a result, the main body of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

The front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap with the front side of the middle block 103, and the middle block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side in front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 rotatably forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove it by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 so as to overlap with each other, and the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view separate the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same structure as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so as to be rotatable rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. Moreover, it is configured to be detachably supported by a predetermined detaching operation.

Further, in the pachinko machine 100, an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts opening and closing of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism and a front block locking mechanism. A lock operation mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operation mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

As a predetermined operation for the key cylinder 141, when a right rotation operation is performed by an operation key (not shown), the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates. As a result, the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 as a part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is disengaged from the movable portion 143, and the intermediate block 103 is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates in response to the leftward rotation operation of the predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism is disengaged from the movable portion 144, and the front block 102 is placed in the open/close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening/closing restriction mechanism that restricts opening/closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. The rear block opening/closing restriction mechanism allows the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103 to switch between a state in which opening/closing is prohibited (opening/closing prohibited state) and a state in which opening/closing is permitted (opening/closing permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is said that.

The rear block opening/closing restricting mechanism is configured by, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, two opening/closing restricting parts 150A and 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening/closing restricting part 150C provided in the rear block 104. .. Rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated are provided on the three opening/closing restricting portions 150A to 150C. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change a state of engagement with an opening portion arranged so as to overlap front and rear in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation, whereby the open/close prohibited posture corresponding to the open/close prohibited state. And an opening/closing allowable posture corresponding to the opening/closing allowed state can be switched. When all the turning pieces 151A to 151C are in the open/close permitted postures, the turning pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in the open/close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open/close prohibited posture and the open/close permitted posture may be switched between the open/close prohibited state and the open/close permitted state by changing at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. It may be configured to move in a fixed direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members of each device move between a plurality of postures.

Of the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed in the rear block 104 in the open/close prohibited state of the rear block 104, as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C, which is exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponds to the remaining portion, is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103, as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the openable/closable postures only by an operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103, and thus, the crime prevention performance is achieved. Has been raised.

In addition, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement restricting mechanism that restricts the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement regulation mechanism is configured by a combination of a flow-down regulation piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a regulation change section 162 provided in the front block 102, The downflow restricting piece 161 is configured to be biased by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restriction piece 161 is in a movement-allowed state that allows the flow of the game ball, and specifically, the restriction. The changing portion 162 pushes and pushes the intermediate block 103 rearward. The flow-down restricting piece 161 is displaced rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement permitting state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is allowed.

On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the front block 102 is in the open state), the pressing of the flow-down restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing portion 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. As a result, the flow-down restriction piece 161 is set in a movement prohibited state in which it projects toward the front block 102. The flow-down restriction piece 161 projects into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. As a result, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is prohibited.

In the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed to the outer frame 101 at the lower end on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front side (left side in rear view). An open/close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block is provided is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the intermediate block is provided at the lower end on the front side of the intermediate block 103 and on the pivoting front end side (right side in front view). An open/close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed is provided for 103.

Next, the configurations of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be sequentially described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 is a substantially rectangular member that forms substantially the entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and has a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It has a function as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly composed of a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and a plurality of functional parts are attached to the front and rear of the base frame 201. On the front surface side of the base frame 201, a front decoration 210 that forms the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A that includes the front view central portion of the front block 102. It has been installed. In the state where the base frame 201 forming the front block 102 and the front decorative body 210 are combined, the opening 210</b>A is formed in the front-rear direction over a wide area excluding the outer peripheral portion to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. Through this opening 210A, the intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player.

Further, in the front block 102, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, It is provided with an auxiliary storage mechanism 240 for storing the game balls, and a firing operation device 250 operated by the player for firing the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230.

Further, in the front block 102, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, as a part of the front decorative body 210, an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the peripheral edge of the opening 210A and a portion that protrudes forward on the lower side of the opening 210A. Upper protruding portion 217, a lower protruding portion 218 located below the upper protruding portion 217 and protruding forward, an upper protruding portion 217 on the right side of the lower protruding portion 218, and a lower protruding portion. A flat portion 219, which is formed in a generally flat region located on the inner side of the 218 and in which the firing operation device 250 is disposed, is formed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visible while closing the opening 210A penetratingly formed in the front-rear direction when the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. The central panel 220 includes, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmissive member fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221. Front plate 222 (see FIG. 1) and a light-transmissive rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) that is fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221 in parallel with the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap. There is.

The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing the game balls acquired according to the progress of the game and the game balls lent from the game hall. The main storage mechanism 230 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a storage portion 231, a ball removing mechanism (not shown), and a ball removing operation member 232 that operates the ball removing mechanism. In the storage section 231, an inlet 231A for allowing a game ball to flow into the storage section 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outlet (not shown) for causing the game ball to flow out of the storage section 231 into the pachinko machine 100, A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream of the outflow port is provided. By opening this discharge port, the game balls are discharged from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outflow port and the discharge port.

The game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and the game ball lent out according to the lending operation to the lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inflow port 231A. In addition, the storage portion 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and through this opening portion, a game ball owned by the player is manually inserted, or a game ball rented out at the game hall is supplied.

The game balls that have flowed into the storage portion 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outlet and the outlet are formed (the upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a line. When the ball removing operation (for example, the pressing operation) on the ball removing operation member 232 is not performed, the game ball is guided to the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removing operation member 232 is performing the ball removing operation, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage part 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) of the game ball and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1), and the discharge port 241B. It is provided with a ball removing mechanism 243 for causing the ball removing mechanism 243 to operate the ball removing mechanism 243. The game balls or the like acquired according to the progress of the game mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage portion 231 is full, the game balls or the like flow into the storage portion 241 through the inflow port 241A. In addition, even in response to a ball-removing operation on the ball-removing operation member 232, the game ball flows from the reservoir 231 into the reservoir 241 through the inflow port 241C.

The bottom surface of the storage portion 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the ball removing operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage section 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removing operation on the ball removing operation member 242, it is in the open state until a returning operation (for example, a pressing operation again) is performed on the ball removing operation member 242. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) that detects whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage portion 241 is provided at the back of the inflow port 241A.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, and a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) that detects the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) that detects that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and a firing handle 252 It includes a firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) for invalidating the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the firing handle 252 is rotationally operated by the player, a game ball is ejected from the firing device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) at a strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation. If the contact sensor 254 does not detect contact between the firing handle 252 and the player, or if the firing operation is invalidated by operating the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is being rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launch device 330.

Further, behind the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap with the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 on the back side, and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral portion 211 includes an upper center edge portion 211A, an upper left side edge portion 211B and an upper right side edge portion 211C located on both left and right sides of the upper side center edge portion 211A, and an upper left side edge portion. It has a left side edge portion 211D located below 211B and a right side edge portion 211E located below the upper right side edge portion 211C as light emitting portions, and emits light in a frame corresponding to each light emitting portion. Devices 271-275 are installed.

The frame light emitting devices 271-275 include an upper center frame light emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper center edge part 211A, an upper left frame light emitting device 272 corresponding to the upper left side edge part 211B, and an upper right frame light emitting corresponding to the upper right side edge part 211C. The device 273, the left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge portion 211D, and the right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge portion 211E. Each of the frame light-emitting devices 271-275 is a light-emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light-emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and these electronic components are integrated and electrically connected. And a printed circuit board.

Further, in the front block 102, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G are provided above the opening peripheral edge portion 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F are provided. A left upper acoustic device 281 and a right upper acoustic device 282 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 10) are provided corresponding to the respective upper right acoustic output ports 211G. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located at the back (rear) of the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front decorative body 210.

Further, in the front block 102, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a game ball lending device 290 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the upper protrusion 217. The gaming ball lending device 290 is a frequency display device 291 for displaying a numerical value according to the balance of bills, cards, etc. inserted in a card unit (not shown) arranged side by side on the pachinko machine 100, and lending a gaming ball. It includes a lending operation device 292 that is operated by the player when receiving the money, and a return operation device 293 that is operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, and the like inserted in the card unit. If a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills, cards, etc. are inserted into the card unit and the numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. Accordingly, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated along with the renting of the game balls. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, an equivalent of a banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or a card recording the remaining amount is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 that allows the player to perform an input operation different from the shooting operation. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a push operation device 261 that can perform a push operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up/down/left/right direction operation. With these operation devices 261-263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect executed in the pachinko machine 100, a device setting operation for setting the volume and the light amount of each device executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player. It is possible to execute information setting operation that allows you to enter the information and execute the effect of the pachinko machine 100 according to the game before the previous time, and these operations can be executed by the player or the manager of the game hall as needed. It is said that. The input operation unit with which the player contacts the input operation device 260 (for example, an annular rotation operation unit of the rotation operation device 262) is rotated, moved up and down by an input operation unit drive unit such as a motor or a solenoid, or It is preferable that the operation such as vibration is configured to be executable by the control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the control of the sub control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, or By operating the input part at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effect accompanied by the input operation, such as positively prompting the input operation.

Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a member having a substantially rectangular shape having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and has a function of bringing the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 into an integrated state by attaching the front block 102 and the rear block 104. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and the base frame. A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the main control unit 370, a launching unit 330 (see FIG. 3) that ejects, a main control unit 370 (see FIG. 4) that is mounted on the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in general. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effect and status notification.

In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding a game ball discharged from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed, A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B in which the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wirings inserted into the opening 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, the frame light emitting device 271 to 271). 275, the upper left audio device 281 and the upper right audio device 282) and the devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104, for electrical connection. The signal relay device 311 including the wiring has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 is a flat plate-shaped base body 401 having through holes through which game balls such as a discharge port 401A can pass forward and backward, and an outer rail that smoothly curves from the lower left to the upper right of the base body 401. 402, an inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, a return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and an upper right end of the outer rail 402. The recoil prevention member 405 is attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball shot from a launcher 330, which will be described later, into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed in the portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face each other in parallel, and returns to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorbing property for preventing a large recoil of the game ball such that the game ball heading to the right beyond the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side via the upper center again. However, for example, it is formed of a material such as a vibration damping rubber.

As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion of the front block 102 on the rear surface side. There is a gap between the outer rail 402 and the guide member 335 that guides the game ball from the launching device 330 to the launching path 401B, and the launching device 330 launches it but does not exceed the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning in the passage 401B is returned from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below this gap.

The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area and moves (flows down) while falling within the game area by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is partitioned into a shape in which most of the area has a front-back width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The outer peripheral portion of the game area is generally defined by the outer rails 402 and the inner rails 403, the front side is partitioned by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220 into a substantially planar shape, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the launch device 330 includes a ball feed mechanism 331 that sequentially sends the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). (See), a firing mechanism 333 that ejects the game ball placed at the firing position, a firing solenoid 334 (see FIG. 10) that drives the firing mechanism 333, and a game ball that is fired from the firing mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing path 401B. The firing device 330 operates according to the firing operation on the firing operation device 250 as described above, and the drive control of the firing solenoid 334 changes according to the firing operation on the firing operation device 250 to adjust the firing force.

As shown in FIG. 4, main controller 370 includes main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and board case 371 having a two-part structure that houses main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed inside a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

Further, main controller 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of game board 400. Specifically, the mounting portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the back side of the base 401 of the game board 400, and the main control device 370 is mounted on the mounting portion 372. As a result, not only the back side (front surface side) of the main control device 370, but also the front side (back surface side) of the main control device 370 by rotating the mounting portion 372, the main control device 370 on the game board 400. It can be easily confirmed with it attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the mounting portion 372 so as not to be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal status of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure for housing the sub-control board 940. Like the main control board 920, the sub-control board 940 is housed in a light-transmissive board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace. It is attached to the back side.

Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, a flow-down changing member such as a nail 411 or a windmill 412 that changes the flow-down direction or flow-down speed of a game ball, and a central portion arranged substantially in the center of the base body 401. The structure 420, the starting device according to the first special symbol arranged below the central structure 420 (specifically, the upper middle starting prize winning device 431A and the lower middle starting prize winning device 431B), and the center. A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side of the structure 420, and a big winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432. (Specifically, the lower-winning prize device 433), the larger winning device 434 (specifically, the middle-large winning device 434) arranged below the upper middle starting winning device 432A, and the right starting winning device 432. The starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side), and the winning combination operation device 435 arranged on the upper right side of the game board 400 and above (upstream side) with respect to the big winning devices 433, 434. And general prize winning devices 439A and 439B arranged on both left and right sides of the lower middle starting prize winning device 431B.

In addition, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting passage of a game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle starting winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), corresponding to each switch. The entry of the game ball into the predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle-start prize switch (upper middle-start prize switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle-start prize device 431A, a middle-start prize switch that detects a game ball that has entered the lower-middle start prize device 431B (lower Side middle start prize switch 441B), right start prize switch 442 for detecting a game ball that has entered the right start prize device 432, lower large prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower major prize device 433, medium and large prize device A medium and large prize switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered 434, a winning combination operation switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered a winning combination operating device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered a starting device 436, and a lower position. Non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the special winning device 433, a specific passage formed inside the lower special winning device 433 (not shown) A specific passage switch 448 that detects a game ball that has entered the game table, general prize switches 449A and 449B that detect a game ball that has entered the general prize winning devices 439A and 439B, and the like are installed on the game board 400.

The central structure 420 and the entrance part of the game ball of the starting device 436 constitute a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged to the game area. The game of each winning device, specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower big winning device 433, the middle big winning device 434, and the general winning devices 439A, 439B. The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game balls that have entered each winning opening are guided through a through hole formed in the base 401 to a collecting and discharging passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. .. Further, the game balls that have not entered the respective winning devices are guided to the collecting and discharging passage through the discharging port 401A provided at the most downstream side portion of the game area. The game ball guided to the collecting and discharging passage is discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulating device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or a device in which two or more winning devices (for example, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) are integrated. The winning device may be configured by the above, and a starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A does not necessarily have to be a winning opening from which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. The ball may be used as a ball entrance that is released again into the game area without being paid out.

The upper middle starting prize winning device 431A and the lower middle starting prize winning device 431B related to the first special symbol, and each of the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B do not change the entry probability of the game ball into them, and enter. Guide the game ball to the back side of the base 401. In addition, the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol has a mechanism that changes the probability of the game ball entering the inside thereof. In addition, the mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball does not need to be provided only in the starting device according to the second special symbol, instead of or in addition to it, the starting device according to the first special symbol, a general winning device It may be provided in either or a plurality of 439A and 439B. Further, the mechanism for changing the probability of entering the game ball may be configured by a driving means such as an electrically driven solenoid, and is represented by a mechanism that operates by the weight of the game ball entering a predetermined area. It may be configured by a mechanism that operates mechanically.

The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol is a right entry regulation mechanism 452 that changes the probability of entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permission posture and the entry prohibition posture, and the right entry regulation mechanism. And a right entry restriction solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) that drives 452. The right approach regulation mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right approach regulation solenoid 462. When the right approach regulation mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibited posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (the winning opening). ) Is narrowed (or closed), the game ball cannot enter the right start winning device 432, but when the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture, the two movable pieces have their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by adopting the arrangement in which the interval between the parts is enlarged. The right-entry restricting mechanism 452 is the right-entry when the player has won a lottery based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 relating to the normal symbol is detected by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as "ordinary symbol lottery"). In response to the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the approaching posture is changed a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 7, the lower-large prize winning apparatus 433 has a lower-entry restricting mechanism 453 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the inside by a transition between the allowable-entry attitude and the prohibited-entry attitude, and a lower-entry restriction. The lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453, and the transition between the non-guided posture and the guided posture to move the game ball that has entered the lower special prize device 433 to the non-specific passage or the specific passage. A distribution mechanism (not shown) for distribution and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for changing the attitude of the distribution mechanism to switch the guide destination of the game ball are provided. When the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 of the lower big prize device 433 is in the entry prohibited posture, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning hole), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower big prize device 433. When the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 is in the entry allowable posture, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the lower prize winning apparatus 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning apparatus 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in the non-guided posture in which it projects forward, and the distribution mechanism is in the guided posture in which it is retracted rearward. Is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided for diversifying the transition of the game state, and when the game ball enters the specific passage, the player is provided with an advantageous game state as a privilege. ..

As shown in FIG. 7, the middle-sized and large-sized prize winning device 434 is moved to the prize winning portion 440 by the transition between the prize winning portion 440 as an entrance portion into which the game ball enters and the entry allowable posture and the entry prohibited posture. A medium entry regulation mechanism 454 that regulates the entry of the game ball and a medium entry regulation solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 are provided. When the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibited posture, the game ball cannot enter the medium and large winning device 434, but when the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture, the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 enters By guiding the game ball to the mouth, the game ball can enter the middle and large size winning device 434. Here, the medium entry regulation mechanism 454 is in a state where the game ball is not guided to the winning portion 440 leading to the inside of the medium and large winning device 434 (specifically, arranged in the position and orientation). This is for restricting the entry of the game ball into the device 434, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, as the entry permission posture and the entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball into at least one of the entry regulation mechanisms 452 to 454, the prize holes (or the prize holes of each device constituting the respective mechanisms (or Corresponding to the posture change of the movable member that switches between a special state in which the game ball can enter the ball entrance) and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, and at least one of the position and direction of the movable member according to each posture. As long as they are different. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of at least one of the game balls of the right approach regulation mechanism 452 to 454, it is not always necessary to set the state in which the game ball cannot enter to the normal state, and the entry of the game ball in the normal state also In the special state, the posture of the movable member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter than in the normal state.

A game ball can enter the lower-large prize winning device 433 and the middle-large prize winning device 434 when a big hit lottery is won. Specifically, the game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning prize device 431A or the lower middle starting prize winning device 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting prize winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting prize winning switch 441B. If you win the lottery based on (also referred to as "first special symbol lottery" below), or that the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right starting winning switch 442. When the lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”) is won, at least one of the lower entry regulation solenoid 463 and the middle entry regulation solenoid 464 operates. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 and the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 takes the entry permitted posture for a prescribed number of times for a prescribed number of times. In addition, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guiding posture in response to the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the shift of the lower approach regulating mechanism 453 to the approaching allowable posture, and switches after a predetermined time from the shift to the guiding posture. When the solenoid 465 is stopped, it returns to the non-guided posture.

Here, as a special game state that occurs when a big hit lottery is won, two types are set: a special game state in which the lower big prize device 433 operates and a special game state in which the middle and large prize device 434 operates. There is. Which special game state occurs is determined by the big hit type lottery that is carried out separately from the big hit lottery, and the winning percentage of the big hit type lottery corresponding to each type of special symbol and the running game state Is predetermined.

The winning combination operation device 435 is a device for setting a condition necessary for starting a special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates. The winning combination operating device 435 is provided on the upstream side of the winning combination winning device 433, and the game balls passing through the winning combination winning device 435 may reach the position where the winning combination winning device 433 is arranged. ing. After winning the big hit lottery and determining that a special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates is determined, the lower prize winning device 433 starts operating on condition that the game ball of the winning combination operating device 435 has passed. .. The lower major winning device 433 is located in a region different from the region in which the game balls flow down in the normal gaming state (the region where the game balls flow down the left side of the central structure 420), and the player operates the lower large prize device 433. In this case, it is necessary to change the game technique (specifically, the flow ball starting position of the game ball) so that the game ball flows down in a region different from the normal game state (on the right side of the central structure 420). Therefore, in the normal gaming state, when the big winning device 433 is activated after winning the big hit, the change of the game method can be an essential condition for the progress of the game, and the operation can be obtained without noticing the operation. It is possible to avoid the situation where the privilege is lost. Further, the player can start a special game state in which the lower-large prize winning device 433 operates at a timing intended by the player, and, for example, wins continuously in a special game state in which the lower-large prize winning device 433 operates. Even in this case, you can take a break by interrupting the game.

In addition, the medium-large prize winning device 434 is arranged at a position where the game balls passing through the winning combination actuating device 435 cannot pass (that is, another path that does not correspond to the upstream side or the downstream side of the winning combination actuating device 435). The passage of the game ball of the winning combination operation device 435 is not a condition necessary for starting the special game state in which the medium-large prize winning device 434 operates. The medium and large-sized winning device 434 is provided in the area where the game balls flow down in the normal playing state, and the player can surely obtain the bonus for winning the big hit simply by continuing the firing operation without changing the playing technique. can do.

Here, in the area (upstream side or downstream side) where the game balls passing through the winning combination operation device 435 can pass, in addition to the lower major winning device 433, a right starting winning device 432 and a starting device 436 are provided. By the operation of these devices, an advantageous game state (a time saving game state and a probability variation game state described later) in which a game ball is more likely to enter the right start winning device 432 than in the normal game state can be generated. This advantageous game state is preferably set to have a higher probability of transition after the special game state in which the lower-large prize winning apparatus 433 operates than in the special game state in which the medium-large prize winning apparatus 434 operates. It is possible to easily execute the game by reducing the number of times of changing the game technique associated with the change of the game state.

It should be noted that it is not always necessary to have a configuration in which the lower-large prize winning device 433 starts to operate on the condition that the game ball of the winning combination operating device 435 has passed, but instead of or in addition to that, The medium and large prize winning device 434 may start to operate on the condition that the game ball has passed, or one of the lower large prize winning device 433 or the medium and large prize winning device 434 starts to operate after the elapse of a predetermined time. Also good.

Further, on the game board 400, as shown in FIG. 7, display devices 471 to 473 for displaying variable display of symbols and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times games are held are integrated. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are preliminarily divided into light emitting areas corresponding to the respective devices, and the state of each device is displayed by the light emitting state.

Specifically, on the game board 400, along with the first special symbol lottery, the first special symbol is variably displayed, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. With the special symbol display device 471 relating to the special symbol and the second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol is variably displayed, or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, a special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game related to the first special symbol is held, and a special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game related to the second special symbol is held A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game relating to the second special symbol are respectively reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a one-time game executed based on one start prize, and a lottery determination based on the lottery determination based on the one start prize. It refers to a series of games including from the start to the end of variable display until the result is displayed.

When the right of the unit game according to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the starting winning device 431 is the upper middle starting winning prize switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle starting winning prize switch. Even if detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right to the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the right starting prize device 432 is detected by the right starting prize switch 442 (see FIG. 10). Also, the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not added.

Each of the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 relating to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). .. Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is expressed by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting units (a combination of light emitting states (light off, lighting, blinking) including a light emitting color). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol are the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emitting states (lighting off, lighting, blinking) of the two single-color light emitting units. indicate.

Further, in the game board 400, with the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is fixedly displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. A normal symbol hold display device 478 that displays the number of times the right to hold a unit game is held is provided. The right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

The normal symbol display device 473 is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). Usually, the design is expressed by the light emitting patterns of the plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol holding display device 478 displays the number of holding times by a combination of the light emitting states (light off, lighting, blinking) of the two single-color light emitting units.

Further, on the game board 400, in the unit game relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the decorative symbol is variably displayed or the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420. A decorative pattern display device 479 is provided. The variable display and final display of the decorative symbols are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variable display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than in the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display and confirmed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variable display and confirmed display of the decorative symbol are not necessarily changed at the same timing, or the stop display is displayed as the confirmed display. It is not necessary to set, and it is also possible to set such that the fluctuation display is started at substantially the same timing while a slight time difference is provided at each timing, and the confirmation display is performed at substantially the same timing.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game under the control of the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and status notification by light emission are executed.

Here, various game states and transitions between the game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter also abbreviated as "normal game state") is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as "non-time saving state"). Correspond.

If you win the big hit in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (internal passage of the lower big winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the winning. Depending on whether or not the game state to be transferred after the special game state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol and the variation display time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving state (hereinafter, "time saving state" , And the winning state of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as "low probability state") in the gaming state ( In the following, also referred to as "time saving game state"). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, it is a time saving state, and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state. (Hereinafter, also referred to as “high-probability state”) to a gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as “probability variation gaming state”).

The time saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), after which the game state returns to the normal game state. In addition, the probability variation game state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), but then returns to the normal game state.

It should be noted that the game state and the transition between the game states do not necessarily have to have the above-described configuration, and for example, the high-probability state may be configured to continue until the next big hit, or the above-mentioned game state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a game state different from each of the above-mentioned game states may be further included, and a configuration between game states may be changed according to a condition different from the above condition.

Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described generally in chronological order. In the main control board 920, a winning random number, a big hit symbol random number, a stop pattern random number, and various fluctuation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states. In the case where the game ball that has entered one of the starting prize winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by any of the middle starting prize winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the starting prize of the first special symbol Becomes At the time of starting winning of the first special symbol, if the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

The unit game by the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state and is not in the unit game relating to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the unit game relating to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it starts immediately after the storage of those random numbers. Further, even when not in the special game state, when the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol or the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved After the end of the unit game related to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) that have been held before the current prize, the unit game based on the present starting prize is started. When each random number is acquired based on the starting winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game by the random number is all held before the starting winning of this time after the special gaming state. It is started after a unit game relating to a special symbol.

In addition, the unit game by the random number acquired based on the starting winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is obtained based on the starting prize of the second special symbol after the present starting prize, the unit game based on the starting prize of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the starting prize of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be configured to be executed in preference to the unit game of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are in order of the starting prize. The unit predominant control according to may be executed, or the two special symbols may not be alternative but may be changed at the same time.

When the big hit in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, if the jackpot winning of the first special symbol lottery based on the obtained jackpot symbol random number, the stop symbol ( The type of jackpot pattern) is determined. The type of this stop symbol corresponds to the type of big hit, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture, A plurality of types of big hits are set corresponding to the types of game states such as a game state (whether or not to shift to a probability variation game state) after the special game state, and a big hit symbol is set for each type. When the big hit is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the big hit symbol is set as the stop symbol.

After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current game state, lottery result, the value of the stop pattern random number, the value of various fluctuation pattern random numbers, the number of times the right to hold the unit game relating to the first special symbol, the first special The variation display time of the symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol in the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the variable display (variation effect) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 479 are started, and the variation occurs in the first special symbol. The variable display is continued in a fixed pattern over the display time, and in the decorative pattern, the variable display according to the change pattern is continued over the variable display time. Then, with the passage of the variable display time, the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the decorative symbol. The fixed display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined fixed time.

If the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, after the fixed display of the first special symbol, the game state shifts to the special game state. In the special gaming state, the lower entry control mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 and the middle entry control mechanism 454 of the medium-large prize winning device 434 are allowed to enter a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of jackpot. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the special winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the entry allowable postures of the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 and the middle entry regulation mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum. When the allowed entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibited posture. After that, after the elapse of the predetermined entry prohibition time, either the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 returns to the entry permission posture again. This approach restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

The lower entry regulation mechanism 453 and the middle entry regulation mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them takes a permitted entry posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) One shifts to the first approach permission posture. In addition, the special game state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed from the final return to the entry prohibition posture and after a predetermined standby time has elapsed (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

In various game states, when the game ball that has entered the right starting prize device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right starting prize switch 442, the starting prize of the second special symbol is obtained. The control of the unit game based on the starting winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control relating to the above-mentioned first special symbol. That is, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number at the time of starting winning of the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired, and the unit game based on this starting winning is executed. To be done. Further, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variable display, and the transition control of the game state, etc., is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. To be done.

In various game states, when the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not retained up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number related to the normal symbol is acquired. Then, the data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if it is not during the unit game related to the normal symbol, immediately after the storage, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already-acquired normal symbol ends.

In the unit game relating to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the player has won based on the value of the winning random number, and if the player has won, a predetermined hit symbol is set as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lost symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-time saving state, the variable display is continued in a fixed pattern over a predetermined variation display time, and in the time saving state. The variable display with a constant pattern is continued for a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time saving state. With the lapse of a predetermined time according to the game state, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed for a certain period of time.

When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed, the right entry regulation mechanism 452 of the right starting winning device 432 shifts to the entry permission posture at least once. Specifically, when the player wins in the non-time saving state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry time (for example, about 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving game state and probability variation game state), the predetermined maximum allowable entry time is longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time saving state (for example, about 4.8 seconds). ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to shift to the entry permission posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start prize switch 442, the right entry regulation mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibited posture without waiting for the maximum entry allowable time. In addition, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game relating to the present normal symbol is completed even if the number of times of transition to the entry allowable posture has not reached the predetermined number.

Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, it is necessary to win in the normal symbol lottery, and further, the game ball enters the right starting prize winning device 432 in the entry permitted state of the right starting prize winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability for a normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the time saving gaming state, but the stay time in the entry permissible state of the right starting winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, approximately Since 0.1 seconds) is set to be extremely short compared to the staying time in the time saving state (for example, about 4.8 seconds), in the normal gaming state, an opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery. Is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. On the contrary, in the time saving state such as the time saving game state or the probability variation game state, the opportunity per unit time that the second special symbol lottery can be received is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time that the first special symbol lottery can be received. ..

Therefore, the player wins the big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and in the special game state thereafter, aims to shift to the probability variation game state by allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage. On the other hand, in the time saving game state and the probability variation game state, the game is aimed at winning the big hit in the second special symbol lottery before each game state ends.

Specifically, in the game board 400, a central structure 420 is provided in the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game method (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball is mainly flown down from the right side of the central structure 420. The player plays the game by the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays the game by the right-handed gaming method in the time saving gaming state and the probability variation gaming state. Further, the special game state in which the lower-large prize winning device 433 operates is played by a right-handed gaming method, and the special game state in which the middle-large prize winning device 434 operates is configured by a left-handed gaming method. ..

Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear side perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base body 501. The base block 501 and the intermediate block 103 are connected by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, so that the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

The rear block 104 continuously rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and the game ball tank 510 as a ball storage unit that stores the game balls and aligns them in one stage. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment section, a case rail 530 as a ball guide section for guiding a game ball flowing from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a payout of the game ball on the downstream side of the case rail 530. A payout device 540 that rents out game balls, and a guide as a ball guide portion that guides the game balls flowing out of the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of the game balls and the lending of the game balls by the payout device 540, and a power supply for converting external electric power into electric power of a predetermined voltage required by various devices and outputting the electric power. A power supply/launch controller 570 having a function as a means and a function as a launch control means for controlling the launch of a game ball based on a launch operation to the launch operating device 250 in cooperation with the main control board 920, and a payout controller 560. The game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1) and a relay device 950 that relays a signal between a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 are provided.

The base body 501 is integrally molded of resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front portion and a protective cover portion 503 located rearward of the base portion 502. The base portion 502 has an upper portion formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and a lower portion formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction, to which other devices are attached. It has a function as an attached part.

The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. Further, the protective cover portion 503 does not cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but covers a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103, such as a part of the main control device 370, which needs frequent inspection and confirmation, to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window for exposure to the. On the back surface of the protective cover portion 503, a large number of vent holes 503A having a function of improving the heat radiation performance of the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed.

The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and one end side in the longitudinal direction thereof is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from a ball circulating device (not shown) of the island facility. An opening (not shown) is formed at one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game balls are supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction (front-back direction) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). .. Further, on the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached so as to overlap therewith, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows in through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 has a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage of a substantially gutter-shaped game ball having a width that allows the game balls to pass in a line, and the height gradually increases as the upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. Is provided with a rectifying member 522 that has a top surface portion that lowers and gradually rectifies the game balls that flow down the passage from a vertically overlapping height to a one-step height. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side and guides the game ball to the opposite side of the game ball tank 510.

The case rail 530 is formed vertically so as to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and the game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. On the case rail 530, the game balls are curved to the left and right so as not to flow vigorously, and continue downward. Further, a storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a ball shortage is attached to an intermediate portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The storage ball switch 591 detects a ball out condition in which a game ball is not normally supplied to the case rail 530 due to a ball clogging or the like occurring on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof.

The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism for delivering the game balls, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a drive unit for driving the delivery mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side. The passing of the released game balls through the ball passage is detected by the payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of payouts of the game balls.

As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply/launch control device 570 are mounted so as to overlap with the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be located at the lower back surface side of the rear block 104. Has been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply/launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board due to a model change or the like.

The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave a trace of unsealing, like the main control board 920. It is housed inside a substrate case that is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

The power supply/launch control device 570 includes a power supply/launch control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case that houses the power/launch control board 900. The power/launch control board 900 is similar to the main control board 920. And is housed inside the sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power/launch control board 900, a power monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. Note that, in FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Below, these major control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

The power supply/launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies electric power of a predetermined voltage to each unit of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the drawing), and a launching device according to the operation of the launching operation device 250. A firing control unit 902 that controls the drive of 330 and a signal relay unit 903 that relays the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and the ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249 are provided.

The power supply unit 901 takes in external electric power (for example, AC 24 V) supplied from the outside, converts it into internal electric power (for example, DC 24 V), and generates various kinds of electric power from the internal electric power. Electric power generated by the power supply unit 901 is electric power of a drive voltage (for example, DC 12 V) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. It also includes power for a control voltage (for example, DC 5 V) for controlling the voltage, power for a backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

The power supply unit 901 supplies various kinds of power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, the power supply monitoring board 910 is supplied with the internal power, the driving voltage, the control voltage, and the backup voltage. Electric power of a driving voltage, a control voltage, and a backup voltage is supplied to the main control board 920, and these electric powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. Electric power of a drive voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the payout control board 930. Electric power of a driving voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the sub control board 940. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power switch 909 is in the off state, the acquisition of external power is stopped. Note that the power switch 909 is turned off, or the power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is pulled out from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state in which the supply of electric power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped or a state in which the supply of external electric power itself is stopped is collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the power of the control voltage for a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. Accordingly, the main control board 920 can save the state and end the control so as to return to the current control state.

The firing control unit 902 cooperates with the main control board 920 to control the driving of the ball feeding solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the firing device 330. The ball feeding solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the fact that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) is detected based on the contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and the firing stop switch 255 for stopping the firing is provided. The firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in the ON state to the main control board 920 on condition that it is not operated. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feeding solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 operates the ball feeding solenoid 332 based on the ball feeding control signal in the ON state, and operates the firing solenoid 334 based on the reception of the firing solenoid control signal in the ON state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially launched from the launch device 330 at a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle 252).

The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the initialization signal in the ON state. The initialization switch 907 does not necessarily have to be configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay section 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be housed in the board case 371, and thereby it is possible to suppress an illegal signal input aiming at a section where a signal is transmitted.

Further, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920 when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball. In the main control board 920, the low-speed payout signal is output to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal determines the rotation speed of the payout motor 542 (the payout speed). The payout speed of the game balls from the device 540 is reduced. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a high speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 which has received the high speed payout signal determines the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Speed up.

The power supply monitoring board 910 performs power supply and various signal transmission between the power supply/launch control board 900 and the main control board 920, and a power supply monitoring section 911 that monitors a power supply state from the power supply/launch control board 900. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24 V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined to be the power failure state, and the power failure signal in the ON state is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the shift to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the ON state.

The main control board 920 integrally controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. An MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the main control board 920. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) that stores various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily when the control program is executed. And a RAM (not shown) for storing the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission/reception circuit (not shown), etc. are mounted on the main control board 920. There is. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured so that internal data can be maintained (backed up) by the power supply of the backup voltage from the power supply/launch control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

The payout control board 930 controls the payout operation of the game balls by the payout apparatus 540 according to the instruction from the main control board 920 and the payout operation of the game balls by the payout apparatus 540 according to the operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. The payout control board 930, like the main control board 920, includes an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and a RAM (not shown), and a timer circuit. Various circuits (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission/reception circuit (not shown), etc. are mounted. Further, the payout control board 930 is equipped with an input/output port as a connecting means for connecting to another device so that information communication is possible. For example, bidirectional information input/output communication with the main control board 920 and the relay device 950. The open/close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591, and the payout counting switch 592 are connected so that only one-way information input communication is possible, and the payout motor 542 is only one-way. Only the information output communication is possible. Note that, like the RAM of the main control board 920, the RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function capable of maintaining internal data for a certain period in a power failure state, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the above, the internal data may not be maintained in the power failure state.

The sub control board 940 controls operations of various effect devices, various light emitting devices, various audio devices, and the like, based on an instruction from the main control board 920. The sub control board 940 is equipped with an input/output port as a connecting means for connecting to another device so that information can be communicated. For example, the sub control board 940 is connected to the main control board 920 so that only one-way information input communication is possible. , And the input operation device 260 are bidirectionally connected for information communication, and the decorative pattern display device 479 and the like are connected only for one-way information output communication.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state and a periodical interruption (in this embodiment, 2 ms (millisecond) cycle) of the main processing. Timer interrupt processing.

First, the main processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

In the main processing of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processing (program start processing S1001 to random number initial setting processing S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information is executed only once. , After that, interrupt prohibition process S1020 for prohibiting interruption, and winning random number initial value counter (partial area of RAM) and jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of RAM) related to special symbols and ordinary symbols A random number initial value updating process S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (a partial area of the RAM), and a first variation type counter to a fourth variation type for determining a variation time, a variation pattern, and the like. The fluctuation counter updating process S1022 for updating the value of the counter (a part of the RAM) and the interrupt permission process S1023 for permitting the interrupt are repeatedly executed. If a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

In a series of control start processing, a program start processing S1001 that sets an initial value to a stack pointer (a partial area of RAM) that controls program execution, an interrupt mode setting processing S1002 that sets an interrupt mode, and a payout control board. A startup standby process S1003 of waiting for a predetermined time until the 930, the sub control board 940, and the like are booted is executed.

After the startup standby process S1003, a determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply/launch control board 900, a determination process S1005 of the value of the power failure information (a part of the RAM), and a storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined whether or not to delete the stored information in the RAM based on these determination results. Here, the saved information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a partial area of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and is executed. The value of the counter concerning the unit game in the inside, the value of the counter stored by the starting winning, and the like are exemplified.

The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation processing S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring processing S1202 accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state (see FIG. 12). ), it is determined whether the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value, which is the two's complement of the checksum value, is “0” (determination processing S1007). It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not the predetermined power failure value indicating that the saving information has been saved and completed at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N), or saving If the information is not normally retained (S1007:N), the RAM clear processing S1008 that erases the stored information in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clearing process S1008 is executed, a hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920. Wear initialization processing S1009 is executed.

After the hardware initialization process S1009, a process S1010 of determining whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is the power failure value (S1010:N), the RAM recovery setting processing S1011 for initializing various information including the recovery of the retained information and the recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (recovery command Output process S1012). By the restoration of the held information in the RAM restoration setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is restored to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

On the other hand, when the power failure information is not the power failure value (S1010:Y), various information is initialized without the restoration of the held information (RAM initialization processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output process S1014).

In the RAM restoration setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error statuses such as fraud detection errors are set immediately before the transition to the previous power failure status. Even if occurs, all of those error states are canceled. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 which have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of the above, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

After the initial setting of RAM (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014) according to the situation at the time of startup, if the condition device was operating at the time of the transition to the previous power failure state, the special game state is set. Preparations for returning are made (special game state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operation states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and the process corresponding to the game situation during the power failure state is executed in the sub control board 940. It

After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether the time saving state flag is set or not to determine whether it is the time saving state or the non-time saving state (determination process S1016), which is the time saving state. In this case (S1016:Y), the time saving command is output (time saving command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (S1016:N), the non-time saving command is output (non-time saving command output process S1018). After that, the value of the winning random number counter (partial area of the RAM) relating to the special symbol is initialized (random number initializing process S1019).

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process (abbreviated as “main control interrupt process” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. After that, the power failure monitoring process S1202 to external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors is sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on detection of various frauds (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, the interrupt permission process S1222 for permitting the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various types of main processing will be individually described.

In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (a partial area of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the ON state is detected for all three times, it is determined to be the power failure state. If it is not determined in this determination that there is a power outage, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the power outage monitoring process S1202 that there is a power outage, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM restoration setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the two's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as progress of games and monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. It Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each processing of the timer interrupt is executed twice after the reception of the power failure signal is detected for the first time.

In the random number updating process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the ordinary symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, "576"), it is changed to a value larger than the current value by "1", and the special symbol is changed. If the value of the winning random number counter related to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the changed value is the same as the circulation initial value for the winning random number counter for the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter for the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol. And the cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the ordinary symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, a unique value is set for each counter as the update range defined by the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value of each counter, and multiple counters are updated asynchronously. Refers to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter relating to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter relating to the special symbol have the same value range, and the jackpot symbol random number counter and the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the ordinary symbol have the same value range.

In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, "576"), it is changed to a value larger than the current value by "1", and the special value is changed. When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). Also for the symbol random number initial value counter related to special symbols and the winning random number initial value counter related to normal symbols, except that the specified maximum value and specified minimum value are unique values to those counters, the random number initial value related to special symbols It is updated as in the case of the value counter.

In the fluctuation counter updating process S1205, the values of the first fluctuation type counter to the fourth fluctuation type counter for determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first fluctuation type counter is different from the specified maximum value (for example, "187"), it is changed to a value larger by "1" than the current value, and the first fluctuation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to these counters. To be done.

In the game stop determination processing S1206, when the fraud detection information is the fraud detection value, the game stop value is updated and various kinds of information for stopping the progress of the game are set. On the other hand, if the injustice detection information is not the injustice detection value or is already the game stop value, each process for stopping the game progress is not executed and the game stop determination process S1206 ends. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when various fraud occurrences are detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. Further, in the determination processing S1207, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped depending on whether or not the fraud detection information is the game stop value.

In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 relating to the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol Normally, signals for controlling various notification devices such as the symbol display device 473 are output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right approach regulation solenoid 462, a lower approach regulation solenoid 463, a middle approach regulation solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are operated. A control signal is output.

In the switch reading processing S1209, the medium start prize winning switches 441A and 441B, the right start prize winning switch 442, the lower prize winning switch 443, the middle prize winning switch 444, the winning combination operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specifying The signal states from the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B are read, and changes in the detection state of the game ball by various switches are detected.

Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, the signal states from the various switches are read into the input buffer (a part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals and the signals from the various switches are read. For each of the following, a signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and a signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) A change in the detection state of various switches is detected based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”). Then, for each switch, in the case where the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and the second signal state is the on state, it is determined to be the on state transition. Then, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power outage monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the ON state of various switches is immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, the detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined area of RAM) used for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, control of each gaming state, and fraud monitoring are updated.

In the fraud detection process S1211, a fraudulent act such as forcibly entering a game ball into each of the various winning apparatuses or forcibly operating each of the various winning apparatuses is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower large prize device 433, and the middle-large prize device 434 are forcibly moved to the allowable entry postures, and the game balls are guided to a specific passage of the lower large prize device 433 by vibration. , Induction of forced malfunction of the right start winning device 432, the lower big winning device 433 and the medium and large winning device 434 by radio waves, the induction of game balls to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that a fraudulent act such as guiding a game ball to the lower middle starting prize device 431B, the right starting prize device 432, the lower large prize device 433 and the middle large prize device 434 at an abnormal timing is performed. Detect occurrence.

In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided on the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the medium start prize switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start prize switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle start prize switch 441B (see FIG. 10). In, the middle start prize counter (predetermined area of RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start prize switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right start prize switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower big prize switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower big prize switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the game ball is detected by the middle and large prize switch 444 (see FIG. 10). When the medium-large prize winning switch detection flag is set based on this, the big prize counter (predetermined area of RAM) and the second payout counter (predetermined area of RAM) are updated.

In the firing control process S1213, the launch-related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launching device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the opening/closing detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is output to the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the opening/closing detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) is compared with the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). It is detected whether (see 3) is closed.

In the payout state monitoring process S1215, the information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281, the upper right acoustic device 282, and the like to perform notification according to the type of the payout state command.

In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and is decremented by 1 each time a prize ball command based on the winning is set. In the payout control board 930, a prize is awarded to the main control board 920 every time the control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, three) corresponding to the winning is executed (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed). When the ball command is requested and the payout of the prize balls is continued, the main control board 920 outputs a further prize ball command. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated corresponding to a prize (for example, 13) having a different number of prize balls from the first payout counter, and a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter is paid out. When 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

In the special symbol-related processing S1217, the suspension control of the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol and the control of the unit game relating to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the reservation control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol reservation display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower big prize device Operation control of 433 and the medium and large prize winning device 434 is further executed.

Further, in the special symbol-related processing S1217, the suspension control of the right of the unit game relating to the second special symbol and the control of the unit game relating to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the reservation control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol reservation display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed. Also, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower big winning device Operation control of 433 and the medium and large prize winning device 434 is further executed.

In the normal symbol related processing S1218, the control of holding the right of the unit game relating to the normal symbol and the control of the unit game relating to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed. ..

In the display control process S1219, the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol in the special symbol related process S1217, the special symbol display device 472 relating to the second special symbol, the special symbol holding display device 476 relating to the first special symbol, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 or the like related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating those devices is combined. The combined output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Decorative pattern display processing>
Next, the decorative symbol display processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining the principle of the decorative symbol display processing, FIGS. 17 to 21 are diagrams showing an example of the decorative symbol, and FIGS. 22 to 23 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol display processing procedure. is there.

As described above, the main control board 920 (FIG. 10) controls the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the sub-control of the timing signal for synchronizing with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Supply to the substrate 940. The sub control board 940 generates image data to be displayed by executing a decorative symbol display process (details will be described later) based on the timing signal, and transmits the image data to the decorative symbol display device 479. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays decorative symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The sub-control board 940 is configured to perform display using 3D (3Dimension). Specifically, the image data storage unit 941 (FIG. 10) of the sub-control board 940 stores 3D model data such as a moving body and a background used for a decorative pattern and motion data representing the movement of the 3D model data. ing. The motion data is stored in association with the timing represented by the timing signal. Therefore, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 reads the 3D model data and the motion data from the image data storage unit 941 according to the timing signal as the decorative symbol display processing, and also according to the position of the player's face. Image data is generated (details will be described later), and the image data is supplied to the decorative symbol display device 479. As a result, an image corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479.

Next, the image data generation processing by the display data generation unit 942 will be specifically described. In the pachinko machine 100, the camera device 600 calculates a viewpoint angle indicating from which direction the player views the decorative pattern display device 479, and generates image data corresponding to the viewpoint angle.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the 3D model DD is a three-dimensional model, and is displayed as a two-dimensionally projected image on the decorative pattern display device 479. At this time, the viewpoint from which the image is projected is called the projection viewpoint. In the case of the viewpoint angle V1 in which the player views the 3D model DD from the front parallel to the Z axis, the display data generation unit 942 causes the 3D model DD to be parallel to the Z axis as shown in FIG. 13(B). Image data projected from the projection viewpoint is generated. Further, in the case of the viewpoint angle V2 in which the player visually recognizes the 3D model DD from the diagonally upper left direction, the display data generation unit 942 projects the image from the diagonally upper left projection perspective, as shown in FIG. The generated image data. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 can make the user feel as if the 3D model DD exists inside the decorative pattern display device 479, and entertain the user.

Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, when a game is usually played using the pachinko machine 100, the player visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479 while sitting on a chair. The viewpoint angle of the player at this time is a standard viewpoint angle of the player, and this is referred to as a viewpoint angle Vs. When the player moves the viewpoint angle Vu1 upward so as to look into it from above, as shown in FIG. 14(B), the player often lifts his buttocks a little and leans forward. As shown in FIG. 15, the viewpoint angle Vu1 obtained by moving the eye position forward is the same as the viewpoint angle obtained by moving the eye position upward by the same height from the standard viewpoint angle Vs. This is because the viewpoint angle V becomes steeper than Vu2.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a camera device 600 (FIG. 10). The camera device 600 is installed, for example, in the outer frame 101, the front block 102, the intermediate block 103 (FIG. 1), or the like so that the player's face can be photographed, and specifically, is installed in the game board 400 or the like. The sub-control board 940 is connected by wire or wirelessly. The camera device 600 supplies the captured image data (still image data or moving image data) to the sub control board 940. The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 detects the face of the player from the photographing data supplied from the camera device 600, detects the position of the eyes from the face, and detects the size of the face as the inter-eye distance DE. By doing so, the distance from the pachinko machine 100 to the player's eyes is estimated, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers the face (FIG. 16A) of the player in a normal state of sitting on a chair and playing as a reference face size (specifically, stored and stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 940). ) In advance, the distance between the player's face and the decorative pattern display device 479 in the front-rear direction is estimated based on the change amount Δde (FIG. 16B) of the interocular distance DE based on the reference face size. To do. Then, the face detection unit 943 calculates the viewpoint angle V based on the eye height position PH and the position of the eyes in the left-right direction (not shown), and supplies the viewpoint angle V to the display data generation unit 942. The display data generation unit 942 generates image data from the projection viewpoint according to the viewpoint angle V. At this time, the display data generation unit 942 makes the user feel as if the 3D model is inside the decorative pattern display device 479 by generating image data with the viewpoint angle V as the viewpoint. You can On the other hand, the display data generation unit 942 can change the projection angle from the actual viewpoint angle V of the player by weighting the viewpoint angle V. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be uniformly multiplied by a predetermined coefficient, or the range of the viewpoint angle V may be divided into a plurality of stages, and weighting may be performed by multiplying or adding a coefficient according to the range. it can.

For example, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data with the viewpoint angle V as the projection viewpoint when displaying normal image data. On the other hand, when the image is intended to be looked into by the player, such as the lottery result, the display data generation unit 942 makes the projection angle steeper than the viewpoint angle V so that the player can set the viewpoint angle V slightly. The image can be greatly changed only by changing it.

For example, when the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are started, the image of the treasure box TB with the lid closed as shown in FIG. 17 is the first special symbol and the second special symbol on the decorative symbol display device 479. It is displayed as a decorative design corresponding to the design. Upon completion of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, an image of the treasure box TB in which the content CN is invisible but the lid is open is displayed as a decorative pattern in the image. At this time, the player moves the viewpoint angle V upward so as to look into the treasure box TB from above, so that an image in which the contents CN can be visually recognized is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, an image showing a win or an image showing a loss as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed as a decorative pattern. At this time, as described above, by setting the projection angle larger than the viewpoint angle V, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the contents CN with a simple operation. In this way, by displaying the lottery result invisible to the player and allowing the player to look into the image of the treasure box TB, monotony of the game is reduced and the player's interest is increased, and the player's interest is increased. Can entertain. In addition, when the player does not look into the treasure box TB even after a certain period of time, the content CN is popped out of the treasure box TB, or an image in which the content CN is visible is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. May be. As a result, a player who wants to quickly confirm the contents can enjoy the game by looking into the contents, and the contents can be surely visually recognized even by the player who does not want to look into the contents. ..

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the decorative symbol display processing executed by the sub control board 940 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol display process executed by the sub control board 940. This decorative symbol display process is executed in parallel with the timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920.

In the decorative symbol display process of the sub control board 940, first, in S100, a face detection process of detecting a person's face from the image data supplied from the camera device 600 is executed. Next, in S101, it is determined whether or not a human face is detected from the captured data. Face detection is performed by detecting black eyes, skin color, lips, or a combination thereof.

Here, even when the player is sitting in a chair and playing a game, the player's face may be temporarily undetected by, for example, turning sideways or facing down. Therefore, in the sub control board 940, when the face of the person is detected, the mode is changed to the tracking mode, and even if the face of the person is not detected, the player does not detect the face of the person for a certain release time. Perform the process as if it exists. As a result, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint angle V from being unnecessarily changed and prevent the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 from being disturbed.

In S102, it is determined whether or not the current mode is the tracking mode. If it is not the tracking mode, the process proceeds to S103 and the current mode is changed to the tracking mode. When the current mode is the tracking mode, the process of S104 is executed without doing anything.

In S104, a viewpoint angle calculation process for calculating the viewpoint angle V of the player is executed based on the captured data, and the viewpoint angle V is determined. The viewpoint angle calculation process will be described later.

When the face of the person is not detected from the photographed data in S101, it is determined in S107 whether the current tracking mode is set. If it is determined that the tracking mode is not currently set, the process proceeds to S110 without any processing. If the tracking mode is currently set, it is determined in S108 whether or not the release time is longer than or equal to the release time. That is, in S108, the face detection unit 943 has a counter that counts the non-detection time during which the human face is not detected in the tracking mode. In S108, when the face of the person is not detected, the counter value is incremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the counter value is equal to or longer than the release time. If a negative result is obtained in S108, the process proceeds to S111 without any processing.

In S109, since the face of the person has not been detected for the release time, it is determined that the player is more likely to stand up, and the tracking mode is released. At this time, the reference face size (details will be described later) registered in S204 (FIG. 23) is also erased.

In S110, since the player is not present at the seat, it is determined that the initial viewpoint angle prepared by default is used as the viewpoint angle V used to generate the image data.

In S111, although the face of the person could not be detected for some reason, the player may still be playing the game, so it is determined that the viewpoint angle V used last time is used. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having an impression that the image is greatly changed due to a rapid change in the viewpoint angle V and the image is disturbed, even though the player is playing the game. ..

In S112, the motion data to be used and the 3D model are specified from the timing signal supplied from the main control board 920, a three-dimensional spatial model is generated, and the viewpoint angle V determined in S104, S110, and S111. The image projected from is generated as two-dimensional image data.

In S113, the generated image data is supplied to the decorative symbol display device 479 to display the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 479.

Next, the viewpoint angle calculation process executed in S104 will be described.

In S201, the eye position of the player in the height direction and the horizontal direction is detected from the photographed data. The eye position is detected, for example, by the position of the black eye of the player, but when the player wears sunglasses, the center position of the sunglasses is detected as the position of the black eye.

In S202, the eye distance DE of the player is detected as the size of the face. As the face size, in addition to the inter-eye distance DE, the distance between the eyes and the lips may be used, or a combination of these may be used.

In S203, it is determined whether or not the reference reference face size is registered. The reference face size is reset every time the tracking mode is released (S109), and is registered for each player. When a negative result is obtained in S203, the process proceeds to S205 without any processing.

In S204, the reference face size is registered. Here, the size of the face differs depending on the sex and individuality of the player. Therefore, if the value of the interocular distance DE is uniformly determined, the error in the calculation of the viewpoint angle V may increase. By registering the reference face size for each player, it is possible to more accurately estimate the viewpoint angle V. In addition, it is preferable that the size of the face in a state where the player sits down and plays a normal game is registered as the reference face size. As this normal playing state, it is preferable that the player is seated and visually recognizing the decorative symbol display device 479, and a big hit is won in a state in which a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as a variable display of the decorative symbol. Part of the symbols corresponding to is configured, the remaining part of the symbols are variably displayed (reach state), or the situation where the player is operating the input operation device 260, and the decorative symbol display device 479. A state in which information related to the operation is displayed (for example, a state in which the information selected by the setting operation is highlighted on the decorative pattern display device 479 when the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 is executed) is exemplified. To be done.

In S205, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the eye position detected in S201, the interocular distance DE calculated in S202, and the reference face size. That is, the distance between the player's face and the decorative pattern display device 479 is estimated based on the reference face size, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated from the estimated distance and the eye position.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 100, the position of the player's eyes is detected, and an image corresponding to the position of the player's eyes is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, so that the player feels as if the decorative symbol display device 479. It is possible to make the player feel as if there is a 3D model inside, and the entertainment property of the pachinko machine 100 can be improved.
<Installation of camera device (1)>
Next, the installation of the camera device 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the player may be wearing a hat or the like. As shown in FIG. 25, if the camera device 600 is installed at a position near the upper end of the pachinko machine 100, the brim of the hat interferes with the possibility that the player's face cannot be photographed. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 100, the decorative symbol display device 479 is often arranged so that the player's line of sight is at the center, and the camera device 600 is provided near the front of the player's face. It is physically difficult to install.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the pachinko machine 100, the modeled object 491 is installed above the decorative pattern display device 479. The modeled object 491 is configured to be movable near the center of the front surface of the decorative pattern display device 479 by a mechanical device. In the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A as the camera device 600 is installed inside the modeled object 491, and the lens portion 601A is exposed from substantially the center (nose part) of the modeled object 491.

In the normal time, the modeled object 491 is located above the decorative pattern display device 479 and photographs the player. In FIG. 26, as a display unit for displaying a lottery result at each lottery in the decorative symbol display device 479, a state of a rotating image in which a cylindrical number plate on which a plurality of numbers are displayed side by side in a circumferential direction is rotated is shown. ing.

The sub-control board 940 operates the modeled object 491 in a part of the variation pattern that causes the reach state as the variation pattern, as described below. As shown in FIG. 27, in a reach state in which one more rotating image is won according to the lottery result, the modeled object 491 moves to almost the center of the front surface of the decorative pattern display device 479 (state of FIG. 27), Cover the last number once. The last number that is changing in the reach state is generally easy for the player to pay attention to the decorative symbol display device 479, and therefore, using this situation, the first camera device 600A captures the player's face from the front side. In addition, the modeling object 491 (first camera device 600A) is lowered from the front side of the player's face to a position where it is easier to shoot.

Then, after the player's face is photographed by the first camera device 600A, the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) rises and returns to the original position (normal state). As a result, it is possible to return the last changing number to a state in which it is easy for the player to visually recognize, and to entertain the game in which the player visually recognizes the lottery result.

After that, the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIG. 28, and when the jackpot is won, the treasure box TB appears in the image data and is displayed large in front of the number plate as shown in FIG. Then, the lid of the treasure box TB is opened as shown in FIG. 18, and the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIGS. The display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB corresponds to the lottery result of the type of big hit, not the lottery result of whether or not it is a big hit. That is, after passing through the variable display of FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, as a gaming state to be transitioned after the special gaming state due to the occurrence of a big hit, the probability variation gaming state is transitioned to, or the value is lower for the player than the probability variation gaming state. It is displayed using the treasure box TB whether or not the time saving game state is to be entered, and the game state to which the transition is made corresponds to the contents CN of the treasure box TB.

As a display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB, when displaying the lottery result of the big hit instead of the lottery result of the kind of big hit corresponding to the transition destination of the gaming state, after the reach state shown in FIG. 27, After the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) returns to the original position (normal state), and while the symbol in the center continues to change, the treasure box TB is displayed in front of the number plate to display the content CN. It is only necessary to execute a visual effect and then display the lottery result of whether or not it is a big hit.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 100, the position of the player's eyes is detected as a part of the player's face based on the shooting data taken by the camera device 600. As shown in FIG. 30, in a normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A(n) in the figure) shoots the player's face from diagonally above. On the other hand, in the reach state, the modeled object 491 moves to almost the center of the decorative pattern display device 479. At this time, the first camera device 600A is located substantially in front of the player's face (in the figure, described as 600A(r), which is referred to as the lower moving state).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, the reference face size is corrected (updated) based on the shooting data taken in the lower moving state of the first camera device 600A in the reach state. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 detects the face size from the image data captured in the downward movement state and registers it as the reference face size. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers (stores) the reference face size once every time the state moves to the lower moving state. As a result, the face detection unit 943 can use the shooting data shot from almost the front of the player as the reference face size, so that the accuracy of the reference face size can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A(n) in the figure) is located above the lower moving state and above the player. Can occur. For this reason, when the player wearing the hat faces down or approaches the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A is likely to be unable to take a picture of the player.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 32, the second camera device 600B is installed as the camera device 600. The second camera device 600B is installed below the first camera device 600A in the downward movement state so that the player's face can be reliably captured even when the player's face cannot be captured from above. It is installed below the person's face. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 is always shooting the player with the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B, and the shooting data of the first camera device 600A (hereinafter, referred to as the first shooting). If a face is detected from (referred to as data), the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the first image data. On the other hand, when no face is detected from the first image data, the view angle V is calculated using the image data of the second camera device 600B (hereinafter referred to as the second image data). As a result, the face detection unit 943 can detect the player's face from the second image data captured by the second camera device 600B even when the player's face cannot be captured by the first camera device 600A. It is possible to significantly reduce the number of cases where shooting is not possible.

Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 of the decorative pattern display process (FIG. 22) of the sub control board 940.

First, in S301, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the first image data captured by the first camera device 600A (described as the first camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the first image data, the process proceeds to S309 without any processing being executed. When a face is detected from the first image data, the process proceeds to S302, and it is determined whether or not the current state is the reach state and the downward movement state of the first camera device 600A. When the first camera device 600A is in the lower moving state, the processes of S303 to S309 are executed, and when the first camera device 600A is not in the lower moving state, that is, in the normal state, nothing is done. The process proceeds to S310 without executing the process.

In S303, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the first shooting data has already been registered in the current reach state. If it has already been registered, the process proceeds to S310 without any processing being executed. If not registered, the face size is detected from the captured data in S304. In S305, the reference face size is registered. Thereby, the face size of the player in the part of the reach state in which the first camera device 600A is lowered and is located in front of the player can be registered as the reference face size.

Further, when the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered, the second camera device 600B may register the reference face size at that timing. In S306 to S309, the reference face size based on the second shooting data is registered. In S306, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second shooting data based on the second camera device 600B. If no face is detected, the process proceeds to S310 without any processing being executed. In S307, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the second image pickup data has already been registered in the reach state this time. If it is already registered, the process proceeds to S310 without any processing being executed. If the face size is not registered yet, the face size is detected from the captured data in S307. In S305, the reference face size is registered. As a result, the face of the player in the reach state, which has a high degree of attention and is likely to gaze straight at the decorative pattern display device 479, is registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. obtain.

In S310, it is determined to detect the viewpoint of the player using the image data captured by the first camera device 600A, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22).

In S311, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the second image data captured by the second camera device 600B (described as a second camera in the figure). When a face is detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S312 that the player's viewpoint is detected using the second shooting data, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22). .. When the face is not detected, it is determined that the player's face is not detected in S313, and the process of S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

As described above, in the face detection process shown in FIG. 33, the reference face size is registered (stored) by the second camera device 600B at the timing when the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered (stored). Therefore, even if a part of the face such as the player's eyes cannot be directly photographed by the second camera device 600B, the player's ears, nose, chin or other than the eyes in the situation where the decorative symbol display device 479 is viewed from the front. It is possible to register, as the reference face size, shooting data obtained by shooting the layout positions of other parts such as the outer shape of the face. Therefore, the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side in the normal state, and even if the player's face (eyes) cannot be detected by the first camera device 600A, the viewpoint angle for the situation in which the player looks in front The change in V can be estimated by using the image data captured by the second camera device 600B, image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be easily generated, and the state (eye) of the player can be changed. The image data can be displayed more accurately by the decorative pattern display device 479.

Note that in the processing of S310 and S312 in FIG. 33, the viewpoint of the player may be detected by using the shooting data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. In the situation where the first camera device 600A has returned to the upper side as a normal state, even if the player's face cannot be detected by only the first camera device 600A or the second camera device 600B alone, the player The change in the viewpoint angle V with respect to the situation where the decorative symbol display device 479 is viewed from the front can be estimated by using the shooting data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. Thereby, the image corresponding to the change of the viewpoint angle V can be displayed more accurately by the decorative symbol display device 479.

Further, when the process of S307 in FIG. 33 is omitted and the reference face size is registered by the first camera device 600A, the registration data is updated even if the reference face size is registered by the second camera device 600B. Also good. Thereby, the state of the player as viewed from the second camera device 600B with respect to the situation where the player views the decorative symbol display device 479 from the front is accurately registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. You can
<Installation of camera device (2)>
Further, FIG. 34 shows an example in which the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D as the camera device 600 are installed in the front block 102 (FIGS. 1 to 4). When the camera device 600 is installed in the front block 102, it is physically difficult to install the camera device 600 in front of the player's face. If only one camera device 600 is installed in the outer frame 101 or the front block 102, the player's face may not be detected if the player faces in the opposite direction to the installed camera device 600. Occurs.

Therefore, two camera devices 600 (first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D) are installed in two left and right directions with respect to the player. The first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D are provided slightly below the viewpoint of the average player, so that even a player with a short height or a player wearing a hat can surely see the face. It is designed to be able to shoot. Further, even if the game board 400 is replaced with a change in the model, the outer frame 101 and the front block 102 are continuously used, so that a new camera device 600 is not prepared due to the model change. It is very economical.

The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 uses at least one of the first image data captured by the first camera device 600C and the second image data captured by the second camera device 600D. Then, the face of the player is detected. When the player's face is detected from only one of the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the player's viewpoint is calculated using one of the photographed data in which the face is detected. Further, when the player's face is detected from both the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the viewpoint angles are calculated from the two pieces of captured data, and the average value is set as the viewpoint angle V, for example. Further, it is also possible to combine two pieces of shooting data to generate one composite image data and calculate the player's viewpoint from the composite image data. In this way, by using the two camera devices 600, when the player's face can be detected from the two pieces of shooting data, the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V can be increased by using the two pieces of shooting data. .. Further, by using the two camera devices 600 complementarily, the probability of detecting the player's face from the captured data can be increased.

Further, since the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V is increased, it is possible to detect a small movement of the viewpoint angle V of the player and perform a movement such that the projection image is largely moved according to the small movement. Although the game time of the player varies, when the game time becomes long, it may become difficult to look into the game. For example, when detecting that the player's viewpoint angle V has moved slightly upward, the display data generation unit 942 changes the viewpoint in the projected image by a value obtained by multiplying the movement amount of the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient. Set it to the position you made it. This allows the player to perform an operation on the image of the decorative pattern display device 479 without getting tired. Further, in order to make it look as if the 3D model exists in the decorative symbol display device 479, it is not necessary to change the projected image with respect to the movement of the player in the front-rear direction. However, when the player brings his face closer to the front, there is a high possibility that the player wants to stare at least a part of the 3D model. Therefore, when the display data generation unit 942 detects that the player brings his face closer to the front, the display data generation unit 942 enlarges and displays a portion of the predicted player's gaze.

As described above, by improving the calculation accuracy of the viewpoint angle V by using the plurality of camera devices 600, it is possible to display the projection image desired by the player according to the viewpoint of the player.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the face detection processing executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 of the decorative pattern display process (FIG. 22) of the sub control board 940.

In S401, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the first image data captured by the first camera device 600C (described as the first camera in the figure). When a face is detected, the processing of S406 to S408 is executed. On the other hand, when the face is not detected from the first image data in S401, the processes of S402 to S404 are executed.

In S402, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second image data captured by the second camera device 600D (described as a second camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the second image data, it is determined in S403 that the player's face has not been detected by both of the two camera devices 600, and the processes of S101 (FIG. 22) and subsequent steps are executed. .. On the other hand, when the face is detected from the second image data, it is determined in S404 that only the second image data in which the face is detected is used, and the second image data is used to perform S101 (FIG. 22). ) The subsequent processing is executed.

In S406, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second image data. If the face is not detected from the second image data, it is determined in S407 that only the first image data in which the face is detected is used, and S101 (FIG. 22) using the first image data. The subsequent processing is executed. On the other hand, if a face is detected from the second image data in S406, it is determined that the two image data of the first and second image data in which the face has been detected are used, and the two image data are used. Then, the processing from S101 (FIG. 22) onward is executed.

As described above, by executing the face detection process S100, it is possible to preferably select the camera device to be used for face detection in the decorative pattern display process (see FIG. 22) from the plurality of camera devices 600.
<Structure of the big winning device (1)>
Next, the configuration of the medium-large prize winning device 434 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the medium-sized or large-sized winning device 434 of the pachinko machine 100 has a winning portion 440 and a medium-entry restricting mechanism 454. As shown in FIG. 36 to FIG. 38, the middle and large size winning device 434 changes the attitude of the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 when the big hit lottery is won, and the game ball can be won in the winning part 440 by this attitude change. It functions as a big winning device.

Specifically, the winning portion 440 of the medium-sized or large-sized winning device 434 has a box shape protruding from the game board surface 400A, and its ceiling surface is open to form a winning opening 455. The medium-large prize winning device 434 has a plate-shaped member 481 protruding from the game board surface 400A, and a medium-entry restriction solenoid 464 for driving the plate-shaped member 481. The plate-shaped member 481 is inclined downward from the center by about 20° and is arranged so as to be continuous with the nail 499 that guides the game ball toward the center. In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 constitutes a part of the medium entrance regulation mechanism 454 (see FIG. 7), and plays the game ball corresponding to the respective postures of the medium and large winning device 434, which are the permitted entrance posture and the prohibited entry posture. It functions as a movable guiding means for guiding.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal game state, the plate-shaped member 481 is arranged at a position separated from the winning portion 440. In the normal game state, the main control board 920 arranges the plate-shaped member 481 at a position apart from the winning portion 440 by controlling the medium-entry restriction solenoid 464 of the medium-large prize winning device 434, and the medium-large prize winning device 434. Put in a no-entry posture. The position separated from the winning portion 440 is set to such a position that the game ball via the plate member 481 cannot reach the winning portion 440.

The winning portion 440 is preferably arranged at a position where the game ball cannot enter in the normal game state, but the game ball can enter with a low probability (for example, about 0.01%). It may be arranged at a position. Further, it is preferable that the position apart from the prize winning unit 440 is a position where the game ball via the plate-shaped member 481 cannot reach 100% to the prize winning unit 440, but it is accidental such as interference with other game balls. It may be arranged at a position where the game ball can enter (eg, less than about 0.1%). As the separated positions, the distance between the closest parts of the winning portion 440 and the plate-shaped member 481 is approximately 1.5 times (16.5 mm) the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm), and more preferably It may be approximately 2.0 times or more. Further, the plate-shaped member 481 has a lateral distance (hereinafter, referred to as a horizontal distance) Vd from the inner end portion 481a to the outer side of the winning portion 440 such that Vd is larger than the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm). It may be configured to be arranged in.

Therefore, in the normal game state, when the game ball is guided by the first guide path 51 and advances on the nails 499 (guide part) lined up toward the center, it advances on the plate-shaped member 481 and the plate-shaped member 481. It flows down into the space formed between the winning portion 440 (hereinafter referred to as the first guiding space) as it is. This game ball is guided to the discharge port 401A as it is. That is, the nail 499 and the plate member 481 that are arranged in series, and the gap (first guide space) formed between the plate member 481 and the winning portion 440 form the first guide path 51.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37, in the special gaming state, the main control board 920 moves the plate-shaped member 481 to the vicinity of the winning portion 440 by controlling the middle-entry restriction solenoid 464 in the medium-large prize winning device 434. , The middle-and-large prize winning device 434 is set to the entry permission posture. At this time, the plate member 481 moves on the game board surface 400A so as to move in parallel without changing the inclination angle.

The prize winning unit 440 is arranged at a position where the game ball guided to the prize winning unit 440 side by the plate-shaped member 481 is easy to enter when the medium and large-sized prize winning device 434 takes the entry permission posture in the special game state. It is preferable to adopt a configuration, and the entry probability may be about 50% or more, preferably about 80% or more, and more preferably about 90% or more. In addition, the distance between the plate-shaped member 481 and the winning portion 440 when the medium and large-sized winning device 434 is in the entry-allowed posture, the winning portion 440 and the plate-shaped member are designed to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the winning opening 455. The distance between the closest portions to 481 may be less than about 1.5 times (11 mm), more preferably less than about 0.7 times the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm). The plate-shaped member 481 is arranged such that the horizontal distance Vd from the inner end 481a to the outer side of the winning portion 440 is less than the diameter (normally 11 mm) of the game ball.

Therefore, most of the game balls guided to the plate-shaped member 481 side by the nails 499 are directed to the center by being guided to the second guide path 52 when the large winning a prize device 433 takes the entry permission posture in the special game state. After advancing on the nails 499 arranged in parallel, the plate-shaped member 481 is advanced toward the center as it is, and is guided to the winning opening 455 as it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38, when the medium-large prize winning device 434 takes the entry permitting posture in the special game state, the medium-large prize winning device 434 intentionally moves downward toward the center instead of directly below the plate-shaped member 481. Move it diagonally. As a result, a space in which the game ball is guided (hereinafter, referred to as a third guiding space) is formed between the nail 499 and the outer end portion 481b of the plate member 481. This space is a game ball in which the game ball that has advanced to the plate member 481 side by the nail 499 is supported by the plate member 481 and guided to the prize winning unit 440 side in the state where the lower prize winning device 433 is in the entry allowable posture. Are provided to reduce the number of In the state where the lower big winning device 433 is in the entry allowable posture, a part of the game ball that has advanced to the plate-shaped member 481 side by the nail 499 flows down into the third guiding space without being supported by the plate-shaped member 481. It is impossible to win the big winning device 433.

In a state in which the lower-large prize winning apparatus 433 is in the entry-permitted posture, the probability (guide probability) that the game ball that has advanced to the plate-shaped member 481 side by the nail 499 is supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and guided to the winning unit 440 side , The shape of the third guiding space. As the third guiding space, the horizontal distance Vd may be approximately 0.5 times (5.5 mm) or more and less than approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball, or approximately 0.7 times or more and approximately 1.0. It is preferably less than twice. Further, as the third guiding space, the distance between the closest portions of the nail 499 and the plate member 481 needs to be larger than about 1.0 times the diameter of the game ball, and is larger than about 1.2 times. It is preferably formed.

In the special game state, when the medium and large-sized prize winning device 434 takes the entry permitting posture, a part of the game balls having a small momentum are guided by the second guiding path 52 and proceed on the nails 499 lined up toward the center. After that, it does not proceed to the plate-shaped member 481 but is guided to the third guide path 53 branched from the second guide path 52 to change its direction, and flows down between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481. The game ball flowing down between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481 enters the lower middle start winning device 431B provided on the downstream side or is guided to the discharge port 401A. That is, the second guide path 52 and the third guide path 53 are configured by the nail 499 and the plate member 481 that are arranged in series, and the gap (third guide space) between the nail 499 and the plate member 481. ..

As described above, in the special game state, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a moving image that rejoices the big hit of the player while notifying the big hit to the player. The moving image displayed at this time often has various tastes, and it is assumed that the moving image is displayed for a certain period of time. By the way, in the special game state, the medium and large-sized prize winning device 434 takes the entry permitting posture, and when a predetermined number of rounds in which the game balls enter the winning opening 455 are completed a predetermined number of times, the game state shifts to the normal game state. That is, the time from the transition to the special game state to the return to the normal game state changes depending on the ratio (probability) of the game balls entering the winning opening 455 in the situation where the medium-sized or large-sized winning device 434 is in the entry permitting posture. If the game balls are set to concentrate on the winning opening 455, the special game state may end before the player visually recognizes the moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 to the end. Will occur.

On the other hand, in the special game state, when the medium and large-sized winning device 434 takes the entry permitting posture, the third guiding path 53 branched from the second guiding path 52 for guiding the game ball to the winning opening 455 is a plate member 481. By forming a part of the game ball to the third guide path 53 continuous in a direction different from the winning opening 455, the special game state can be maintained for a long time, and the decorative symbol display device 479. It is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the moving image displayed at. In addition, since the time in the special game state becomes longer, the moving image can be set longer, and the player's mood can be raised for a long time to further entertain the player.

In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 which is arranged at a position apart from the winning portion 440 in the normal gaming state is arranged near the winning portion 440 in the special gaming state. Even in this normal game state, the game balls may be set to enter the winning opening 455 at a constant rate. In this case, one winning opening 455 functions as a general winning device in the normal playing state. In the special game state, it is possible to function as the medium-large prize winning device 434, and it is possible to form a winning device having a new pattern that has never existed before.

In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 is arranged at a position that is separated from the winning portion 440 and forms a space for the game ball to flow down with the winning portion 440 when the medium-large prize winning device 434 does not enter the posture. When the game shifts to, the game is placed in the vicinity of the winning portion 440. Therefore, the game ball that is being supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and is proceeding to the prize winning unit 440 side immediately before entering the entry permitting posture may be able to enter the prize winning unit 440. Therefore, a winning is likely to occur immediately after the start of the entry permitted posture, and it is possible to make the player have a good impression by suppressing wasteful consumption of the game ball.

Here, when the middle and large size winning device 434 shifts from the entry prohibition posture to the entry permission posture, in the entry prohibition posture, the plate-like member 481 is guided obliquely downward to guide the game ball by the upper surface (guide surface) of the plate-shaped member 481. The member 481 is preferably configured to move, and the plate-shaped member 481 is preferably configured to move further below the direction in which the game ball is guided. As a result, the game ball supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 481 in the entry-prohibited posture starts to fall into the gap between the plate-shaped member 481 and the winning portion 440, and it is possible to prevent the situation where the game ball is caught in the gap. Therefore, it is possible to properly form the entry allowable posture and easily guide the game ball to the winning opening 455.

In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 arranged in the vicinity of the winning portion 440 in the entry-permitted posture is separated from the winning portion 440 when shifting to the entry-prohibited posture, and a space for the game ball to flow down between the winning portion 440 and the winning portion 440. It is placed at the position where it is formed. Therefore, even if the game ball is being supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and proceeding to the winning portion 440 side immediately before entering the entry prohibited posture, it is possible to cause a situation in which the gaming ball does not enter the winning portion 440. Therefore, when the main control board 920 detects the entry of the maximum entry allowable number of game balls into the prize winning section 440 in each round constituting the special game state, the prize is won immediately after the shift to the entry prohibited posture. It is possible to prevent the game balls from advancing toward the part 440 side, suppress the occurrence of winning of the game balls exceeding the maximum allowable entry number, and bring the payout number of the game balls close to a preset number to reduce the variation.

The ratio of the game balls guided to the third guide path 53 changes depending on the shape and size of the above-mentioned third guide space. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, if the plate-shaped member 481 is moved in parallel and further rotated so that the inclination angle is gentle to change the arrangement, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guiding space can be reduced, and the third guiding path can be reduced. The percentage of game balls guided to 53 can be reduced. Further, even if the movement amount when the plate-shaped member 481 is moved in parallel is reduced, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guidance space can be similarly reduced, and the ratio of the game balls guided to the third guidance path 53 is reduced. be able to. For example, when there are two or more types of jackpots, the length of the moving image on the decorative symbol display device 479 is changed according to the types, and the arrangement of the plate-shaped member 481 is changed accordingly, so that the special game state is achieved. It is possible to change the time for maintaining. The ratio of the game balls guided from the second guide path 52 to the third guide path 53 is preferably set to less than 50% so as not to irritate the player who is pleased with the big hit.
<Structure of the big winning device (2)>
Further, as shown in FIG. 41, it is possible to use a medium-large prize winning device 496 instead of the medium-large prize winning device 434. Hereinafter, the configuration of the medium-sized or large-sized winning device 496 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 48. 43 is a sectional view taken along the line AA′ of FIG. 42, FIG. 45 is a sectional view taken along the line BB′ of FIG. 44, and FIG. 48 is a sectional view taken along the line CC′ of FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, the medium-large prize winning apparatus 496 is installed below the upper middle starting winning apparatus 431A. As shown in FIG. 42 to FIG. 45, the medium and large-sized winning device 496 is in an open state (entry allowable posture) and a closed state (entry prohibited posture) due to the front-back rotation operation of the plate member 492 with the rotation shaft 493 as a fulcrum. ) Will be configured to move to.

As shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, in the normal game state, the medium-large prize winning device 496 is in a closed state, the plate-shaped member 492 stands substantially parallel to the game board surface 400A (that is, the vertical direction), and is behind the game board surface 400A. It is in a state of being aligned with the rear wall surface 495 provided on the side. The rotating shaft 493, which serves as a fulcrum for rotating the plate member 492, is provided rearward of the game board surface 400A, and the entire plate member 492 is arranged in a state of being recessed rearward of the game board surface 400A. .. The winning port 497 is provided on the rear wall surface 495, and most of the state is blocked by the plate-shaped member 492, the opening is smaller than the game ball, and the game ball cannot enter the winning port 497. It is said that.

Therefore, in the normal game state, the game ball flowing down to the medium-large prize winning device 496 is guided to the first guide path 61 and passes in the front direction of the plate-shaped member 492. This game ball is guided to the discharge port 401A as it is.

As shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, in the special game state, the medium-large prize winning apparatus 496 is in the open state, and the upper surface 492A that is the upper side in the open state is slightly inclined backward (for example, about 5 to 30°). The plate-shaped member 492 is fixed in this state. The two winning openings 497 are provided near the left and right ends of the plate member 492, respectively. At this time, the tip portion of the plate-shaped member 492 projects from the game board surface 400A, and the game ball flowing down from above collides with the upper surface 492A of the plate-shaped member 492 and changes its direction backward. As shown in FIG. 46, the game ball that has flowed down on the plate-shaped member 492 is guided to the second guide path 62 and advances in the backward direction to directly enter the winning opening 497 or collide with the rear wall surface 495. The game proceeds to the left or the right, enters the winning opening 497, and is detected by the medium-large winning switch 444 installed on the rear side.

Here, the plate-shaped member 492 is provided with two third guide holes 494. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path 62 enters the third guide hole 494, is guided to the third guide path 63, and flows downward. This game ball is guided to the discharge port 401A as it is. That is, the plate-shaped member 492 is provided with a third guide path 63 branching from the second guide path 62, and a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path 62 is transferred to the third guide path 63. Induce. As a result, the game balls guided to the winning opening 497 can be thinned out and the special game state can be maintained for a long time, so that the player can further enjoy the game.

In addition, when the medium-large prize winning device 496 is in the open state in the special game state, the game balls are guided to the third guide path 63, and the plate-shaped member 492 supports more game balls than the maximum admissible number. Can be made. Therefore, a large amount of game balls are set to be concentrated toward the plate-shaped member 492, and the number of game balls heading for the discharge port 401A at a position distant from the winning port 497 is reduced to wasteful game for the player. Even if the number of balls is reduced, the number of payouts of game balls corresponding to the privilege that can be obtained by the player in one special game state can be suppressed to facilitate securing the profit on the game side.

Further, by providing the rotary shaft 493 of the plate-shaped member 492 on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the length of the plate-shaped member 492 in the open state in the front-rear direction is increased, and two or more game balls have the second guide path. Since the probability of existing on 62 is increased, even when the game ball is guided to the third guide path 63, the probability of another game ball existing on the second guide path 62 is increased, and the player is You can try not to cause discomfort as much as possible. Further, since the time for which the game ball stays on the plate-shaped member 492 can be lengthened, the time for the game ball to reach the winning opening 497 may be lengthened and the player may be guided to the third guide path 63. You can entertain the thrill of not having.
<Other Embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the configuration or function according to any of the above embodiments may be applied to other embodiments, or as described below. It may be modified and implemented. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to each embodiment described above, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to each embodiment described above.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the arrangement is changed by the parallel movement of the plate member 481 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, the same effect can be obtained even if the arrangement is changed by rotating the plate member 481X with the rotation shaft 481Xb as a fulcrum. is there. At this time, in the state where the plate-shaped member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes the entry permitting posture, the gap between the winning portion 440X and the plate-shaped member 481 is set as the third guiding space through which the game balls can flow down, and the second It is also possible to use a third guide path 53X that branches from the guide path 52X. Here, the third guiding space may be omitted, and all the game balls supported by the plate-shaped member 481 may enter the winning part 440X, and in the state where the entry allowable posture is taken, the winning part 440X and the plate The winning portion 440X and the plate member 481 may be arranged close to each other to the extent that the game ball does not flow down between the member 481 and the member 481.

Further, in a state where the plate-shaped member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes the entry permitting posture, a guide path branching from the second guide path 52X is provided between the plate-shaped member 481 and the nail 499. A configuration is possible in which a gap through which the game ball can flow is formed as a guide space between the plate-shaped member 481X and the nail 499 in the allowable posture.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the 3rd guidance path 53 branched from the 2nd guidance path 52 was provided was described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the third guide path 53 is not always necessary.

Further, as the medium-large prize winning apparatus 433, the case where the plate-shaped member 481 is composed of one member has been described, but it is sufficient if the guiding state of the game ball can be switched in accordance with the entry prohibited posture and the entry permitted posture. For example, the plate-shaped member may be configured by combining two or more constituent members, and it is not always necessary to form the plate-shaped member, and the surface guiding the game ball has a different shape such as including a curved line in a front view. Alternatively, the plate may be formed in other shapes such as a plate having a flat top surface and a curved surface on the bottom to change the plate thickness, or a shape imitating a character corresponding to the model.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the upper surface 492A of the plate-shaped member 492 is formed so that the unevenness is not provided is described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 52, in the rear area of the upper surface 492XA of the plate-shaped member 492X, the game ball passes through the second guide path 62X with an inclination from the center toward the outside. The game ball may be smoothly guided to the winning opening 497, or the side portion 492XB may be provided to prevent the game ball from spilling from the outside of the plate-shaped member 492X. In addition, as shown in FIG. 53, as the third guide path 63Y, instead of the third guide hole, an inclination such that the center is high and the left and right are low so that the game balls flow outward from the center instead of the entire plate member 492Y. May be provided to allow the game ball to flow down from the end of the plate-shaped member 492Y as the third guide path 63Y.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the plate-shaped member 492 is rotated around the rotation shaft 493 as a fulcrum so as to transition to the open state and the closed state. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a third guiding hole may be provided on the bottom surface or the front surface of a winning device having a horizontally long box shape.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is used as the medium-large prize winning device 434 and the medium-large prize winning device 496 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, a general winning device that regularly allows or has a high probability of entering a game ball into the winning opening, or a starting winning device that performs a lottery related to a special symbol when the game ball enters It is also possible to apply the present invention to.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the third guide path 63 is made visible to the player has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 54, a third guideway 63 is provided in which an opaque wall 498 is provided in the front direction of the third guideway 63 and a game ball can enter through the third guide hole 494. It is also possible to make the player invisible. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the entry of the game ball into the third guide path 63. At this time, the third guide path 63 may be a downstream side connection path for temporarily discharging the game ball forward from the game board surface 400A on the downstream side, and directly to the discharge guide path formed on the rear side of the game board 400. It may be used as a discharge port for discharging. In this case, the third guiding path 63 is a state in which the game ball can enter in a state where the plate-shaped member 492 is tilted corresponding to the entry permitted posture, and the plate-shaped member 492 is erected corresponding to the entry prohibited posture. In, it is preferable that the game ball cannot enter, and for example, it is preferable that the entrance of the third guide path 63 is formed on the rear side of the game board surface 400A.

That is, apart from the winning opening 497, in the state where the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry permitting posture, the entrance of the discharge guide path through which the game ball supported by the upper surface (guide surface) of the plate-shaped member 492 can enter As the third guide hole 494 is provided, the discharge guide path is a game ball as a predetermined privilege even if the game ball cannot enter in the state where the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry prohibited posture and the game ball enters. No payment will be made. As a result, the number of game balls that are supported by the guide surface of the plate-shaped member 492 and can be expected by the player to enter the winning opening 497 is increased to facilitate maintaining the player's willingness to continue playing. Also, a part of those game balls does not have to enter the winning opening 497, and the number per unit time of winning the winning opening 497 (rate of the gaming balls) can be appropriately suppressed.

In addition, the winning opening 497 and the third guiding hole 494 as the entrance of the discharge guiding path, the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry-permitting attitude, the lower side of the game ball is supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492. Is provided at a position where it can enter when it moves away from the front end edge corresponding to at least a part of the outer edge of the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492 to the rear side corresponding to the inside of the guide surface. Therefore, the player expects to enter the winning opening 497 by being supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492 even if the game ball is the result of being guided to the discharge guiding path through the third guiding hole 494. It can be done easily.

In addition, since the third guide hole 494 as the entrance of the discharge guide path is provided on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guide path in the gaming state in which the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry prohibited posture. Can be difficult. Therefore, when the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry permitting posture, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation to continue the game due to the fact that the gaming machine is difficult to enter the winning opening 497 in advance.

Here, discharge correspondence information (for example, “OUT” notation) indicating that it is a discharge outlet may be attached to the entrance of the third guide path 63, and the discharge correspondence information overlaps the rear side of the wall 498. It may be arranged at a position where it cannot be visually recognized unless the player brings his face close to the game board surface 400A and looks into it from above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53, a discharge port 497Z (shown by a broken line) for guiding the game ball to the discharge guide path may be provided in parallel with the winning port 497. Ejection correspondence information (for example, “OUT” notation) indicating that it is a discharge mouth may be attached to the upper side or the rear side of the discharge mouth 497Z. As the discharge correspondence information, the plate-shaped member 492 is prohibited from entering. In a situation where the player takes a posture, the discharge correspondence information may overlap on the rear side of the opaque or colored translucent plate-shaped member 492 to make it difficult for the player to recognize the discharge correspondence information.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, when the face of a person is detected, the mode is changed to the tracking mode. However, it is not necessary to have the tracking mode. For example, the viewpoint angle V may always be calculated from the detected face of the person.

In the above embodiment, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the position of the player's eyes in the two horizontal directions (front and back and left and right) and the vertical direction, but it is not always necessary to perform the three-dimensional detection. Absent. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated based only on the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. In this case, based on the vertical eye position, when the player moves the eye position in the front-rear direction, it is assumed that the face is moved in the front-rear direction and the viewpoint angle V is calculated. By doing so, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained. Of course, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated for a two-dimensional enemy on the assumption that the player does not move the eye position in the front-back direction by detecting only the left-right direction and the vertical direction.

In the above-described embodiment, the player's eye position is configured to reflect the movement in the front-rear direction only in the viewpoint angle V. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the player brings his or her face close to the decorative pattern display device 479, the 3D model existing at a position close to the eyes may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, the 3D model that the player wants to see carefully can be enlarged and visually recognized, and the entertainment property can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the face size of the player is registered and used as a reference when sitting, but the face size does not necessarily have to be registered. For example, the distance between the decorative symbol display device 479 and the player may be simply estimated from the interocular distance DE.

In the above embodiment, the eye position is detected as the state of a part of the face, but it is not always necessary to detect the eye position. For example, instead of the position of the eyes, or in addition to the position of the eyes, other positions such as the mouth, ears, and chin may be detected, the orientation of the face may be detected, or the entire head. The position of may be detected. In addition, the position of the eyes is usually detected, and if the position of the eyes cannot be detected because the player wears sunglasses or the like, the position of the eyes may be estimated from the positions of the mouth and ears. good.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the image from the viewpoint corresponding to the eye position is generated as the image data as the state of a part of the face has been described. However, instead of or in addition to the configuration, An image from a viewpoint corresponding to some orientations may be generated as image data. For example, even at the same eye height position, the viewpoint angle V may be changed according to the change in the direction of the line of sight. Even if the entire head is at a fixed position, the face is directed diagonally upward. When viewing the decorative pattern display device 479 with the line of sight obliquely downward while, the image data of a state in which the viewpoint is raised and looked into from above is generated, and the line of sight is obliquely upward while the face is obliquely downward. It is also possible to lower the viewpoint and generate image data in a state of looking up from below. Also in the left-right direction, when the decorative symbol display device 479 is visually recognized by changing the line of sight in the direction opposite to the face direction while changing the face direction, the viewpoint is changed to the side in which the face direction is changed. Image data in a moved state may be generated. In order to move the viewpoint from the state of sitting on the chair, I feel annoyed by lifting the hips and bending over backwards, and moving the head to the left and right may cause anxiety to the next player. Even the player can enjoy the effect produced by the image with the viewpoint angle changed. Further, when the viewpoint angle is changed in response to the change in the direction of the line of sight, the change in the viewpoint angle can be matched with the change in the general direction of the line of sight. It is possible for the player to feel less discomfort even if and do not match.

In the above embodiment, a combination of a plurality of numbers is displayed on the decorative pattern display device 479 as a lottery result. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, instead of numbers, or in addition to numbers, the lottery result may be displayed by a combination of symbols and characters, or a specific symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. Characters and characters (for example, a school of fish) may be configured to correspond to the lottery result, and the lottery result may be displayed in a specific mode (for example, a fixed character or a group of golden fish) only in the case of a big hit.

In the above embodiment, when a face is detected in both the first image data captured by the first camera device 600C and the second image data captured by the second camera device 600D, two image captures are performed. The case where the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the data has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, by analyzing each piece of shooting data, the direction in which the player's face is closer, and using one piece of shooting data determined to be highly reliable, the viewpoint angle V is set. It may be calculated.

In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the reference face size is updated in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A has been described, but it is not always necessary to update the reference face size in the lower movement state. In any of the above embodiments, the reference face size may be updated when the player detects the changed timing, and for example, it is detected that the player is in contact with the firing handle 252. A contact sensor that deletes the reference face size when the non-contact state of the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) continues for a certain time (for example, 1 minute) or more, and then detects that the player is in contact The reference face size may be newly registered when 254 is turned on.

In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration has been described in which the first camera device 600A is moved so as to be overlapped with the variable display portion in the reach state and the reference face size is registered (stored). It is not necessary to register the reference face size therein, and the reference face size registered in the previous variable display may be used to generate image data in the next and subsequent variable displays. In this case, depending on whether or not the reference face size has already been registered, it is determined whether or not to perform the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the downward movement state. Is also good. That is, when the reference face size has already been registered, the ratio of executing the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the downward movement state is lowered as compared with the case where the reference face size is not registered. Processing for reducing the frequency with which the modeled object 491 overlaps in front of the decorative pattern display device 479, and when the reference face size is not registered, the first camera device 600A is moved downward and the reference face size is registered. It is also possible to increase the ratio of executing the above step to facilitate registration of the reference face size.

In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration has been described in which the reference face size is registered in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A integrated with the shaping object 491, but the shaping object 491 moves downward. In this case, it is preferable that the player can expect a situation in which the player wins a big hit as compared to the case where the model does not move. For example, the reach state in which the modeled object 491 does not move downward in the low probability state. In, while the jackpot lottery result is displayed with a probability of approximately 5%, when the modeled object 491 moves to the lower side in the reach state, the probability is several times or more than the case where it does not move (for example, a probability of 30% or more. It is preferable that the lottery result of the big hit be displayed in ). In addition, it is preferable that the movement of the modeled object 491 is rarely generated so that the player pays attention to the movement of the modeled object 491, and the lower moving state of the first camera device 600A is a lottery probability of the big hit ( For example, it is preferable to set an operation probability of approximately 5 times or less (for example, 1/60 or less) with respect to 1/300), and an operation probability of approximately 2 or less (for example, 1/150 or less). Is preferred.

In one of the above-described embodiments, in the lower moving state of the first camera device 600A, depending on whether or not the reference face size has been detected, the image of the viewpoint angle V is displayed as the image on the decorative pattern display device 479. It may be determined whether or not to display the image using the change. For example, when the player's face size cannot be detected from the shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A in the state where the modeled object 491 is lowered, the jackpot lottery result is shown in FIG. In the displayed state, the treasure box TB is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, and an image of another effect (for example, an effect in which a plurality of characters fights) is not displayed after that, using the change in the viewpoint angle V. It is good also as displaying on 479 and displaying the lottery result of the big hit type.

In the above-described embodiment, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 has been described with respect to the configuration of generating the projection image from the viewpoint by using the 3D model data. However, the display data generation unit 942 is not always required to generate the 3D model data. There is no need to generate a projection image from the viewpoint using. In the image data storage unit 941, a projected image using 3D model data is converted in advance into two-dimensional data and stored as image data, and as the image data, projected images from a plurality of viewpoints are stored. Then, the display data generation unit 942 selects the projection image from the viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player detected by the camera device 600, and writes the projection image in the RAM for image display to project the projection image from the viewpoint. May be generated.

The present invention may be carried out on a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit occurs, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the expected big hit value is increased until a big hit state including the big hit occurs a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times). Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine which is in a special game state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the jackpot pattern is displayed. It may also be implemented in an enclosed pachinko machine in which balls circulate. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various kinds of game machines such as arrangement ball type pachinko machines and sparrow balls may be implemented. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a gaming machine such as a parrot in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

[Invention Group Extracted from the Above Embodiment]
The features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. It should be noted that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the configurations corresponding to the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in brackets or the like. The meanings and examples of the terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of the terms described in other features described in the same wording.

In a conventional game machine, for example, a decorative pattern display device including a liquid crystal panel is provided, and it is common to display various images on the decorative pattern display device. In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there has been a demand for displaying a new type of image that has never existed before. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, invention groups A to C can be extracted from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of displaying a new type of image.

<Invention Group A>
Feature A1: The gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) of the present invention is
Image data generation means (display data generation unit 942) for generating image data,
Display means for displaying the image data as an image (decorative pattern display device 479),
Photographing means (camera device 600) for photographing the face of a person who visually recognizes the display means;
A face detecting unit (face detecting unit 943) for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from the image data captured by the image capturing unit;
The image data generating means,
Generating a projection image from the viewpoint according to the state (at least one of position and orientation) of at least a part of the person's face (any one or combination of eyes, mouth, ears, and entire head) as the image data It is characterized by doing.

In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature A1, since an image corresponding to the position of at least a part of the face (for example, eyes) of the person can be displayed on the decorative symbol display means, a new type of image can be displayed. , The player's interest in the image can be attracted, and the player can be more entertained.

In the gaming machine described in the feature A1, the image data generating means may generate a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a change in at least a part of the face of the person as image data, or at least the face of the person. Depending on some changes, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a situation different from the changed situation (position, orientation, or amount) may be generated as image data. A projected image from a viewpoint with a corresponding viewpoint angle may be generated as image data.

Feature A2: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1, the face detection means is
As a position of a part of the face of the person, three dimensions in the horizontal two directions and the vertical direction are detected.

With the gaming machine described in the feature A2, the position of a part of the person's face can be grasped three-dimensionally, and therefore the accurate viewpoint angle V can be calculated and reflected in the image.

The part of the face of the person is preferably the eye position. This is because the player's point of view is clear, the difference in brightness from the surroundings is large, and detection is easy. Further, the viewpoint angle (viewpoint angle V) of the person may be calculated as an image corresponding to a part of the face of the person, and image data may be generated as a projection image from the viewpoint angle. By weighting, the projection image from an angle different from the viewpoint angle may be used as the image data.

Characteristic A3: In the gaming machine described in Characteristic A1 or 11, the image data generating means is
When the viewpoint of the person is on the front side (or the side close to the front) of the display means, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container (treasure box TB) cannot be seen,
When the viewpoint of the person is above the front side (or near the front side) of the display unit, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container can be seen.

In the case of the gaming machine described in feature A3, the player intentionally displays an image in which the contents of the container cannot be seen on the display means, thereby attracting the player's interest and peeking at the player from above. By making the player insert the contents and check the contents, it is possible to enhance the excitement of the player and improve the entertainment property of the game machine.

Characteristic A4: In the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics A1 to A3, the face detecting means is
As the position of the eyes of the person, two-dimensional up and down directions with respect to the display unit are detected, and based on the position of the eyes of the person in the up and down direction, the position in the front-back direction with respect to the display unit is detected. It is characterized by estimating the position of the eyes of a person.

With the gaming machine described in Feature A4, it is possible to estimate the change in the distance from the image shot from the single direction side, so the image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint before and after can be configured at low cost. Can be generated.

Characteristic A5: In the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics A1 to A4, the face detecting unit is
It is characterized in that the position of the eyes of the person in the front-back direction with respect to the display means is detected with the face of the person sitting as a reference.

With the gaming machine described in Feature A5, the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction can be detected with the face of the person as a reference regardless of the size of the face or the characteristics of the face of the person. Can improve.
<Invention Group B>
Feature B1: The gaming machine of the present invention,
A photographing means (first camera device 600A) for photographing a person's face;
A face detecting unit that detects at least a part of the face of the person from the image data captured by the image capturing unit;
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face,
Display means for displaying the image data as an image,
Equipped with
The photographing means,
It is characterized in that it is arranged so as to be arranged at a position overlapping with the display means in the front-back direction.

In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature B1, since the photographing means can be arranged at a position overlapping with the display means arranged in front of the player's face in the front-rear direction, the face of the player is photographed from a position close to the front. can do.

In addition, being installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means means being arranged so as to be arranged at a position overlapping at least temporarily in the front-rear direction of the display means. Generally, since the gaming machine is vertically long and the display means is horizontally long, there is often no space for installing the photographing means in the left-right direction. Therefore, when moving the photographing means, the display means is seen from the front of the gaming machine. It is more preferable to move the photographing device (model 491) provided with the photographing means so as to be vertically adjacent to or near the display unit. Further, it is not necessary to move the photographing means, and a gap is provided in the front-rear direction between the photographing means and the display means (for example, about 10 to 30 cm) so that the photographing means and the display means are overlapped in the front-rear direction. Also allows the player to visually recognize the display means. Further, it is also possible to arrange the photographing means behind the display means and perform photographing using, for example, the action of light or a magic mirror. For example, when 60 images are normally displayed in one second, one image is taken out, and at the same time, the shutter speed is set to less than 1/60 second and the image is taken by the image taking means, so that the image is taken without being noticed by the player. It becomes possible to do.

Characteristic B2: In the gaming machine described in characteristic B1, the photographing means moves to a predetermined position overlapping the front side of the display means when a specific state is achieved.

With the gaming machine described in Feature B2, the photographing means can be arranged on the front surface of the display means, that is, substantially in front of the player's face, and the player's face can be photographed from almost the front to show the player's face. At least part of the position can be accurately grasped.

Characteristic B3: In the gaming machine described in Characteristic B2, the image data generating means is
Display a lottery board (or result display section) showing the lottery result by a combination of a lottery pattern (or identification information) such as a plurality of numbers and designs,
The photographing means,
In the reach state in which the lottery pattern (or the combination of identification information) displayed on the lottery board (or the result display unit) is one more to indicate winning, the front side of the display unit (or the result display unit) It is characterized by moving to a position overlapping with.

With the gaming machine described in Feature B3, in a reach state in which the player often gazes at the display means seriously, the player can be photographed almost from the front, so that at least a part of the player's face can be accurately positioned. Can be grasped.

Feature B4: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features B1 to B3,
It is characterized in that it has an auxiliary photographing means (second camera device 600B) installed so that the face of the player can be photographed even when the face of the player cannot be photographed by the photographing means.

With the gaming machine described in Feature B4, the player can be photographed from different angles even when at least a part of the player's face cannot be photographed due to various factors such as the clothes of the player. , Can improve the success rate of shooting.

Characteristic B5: In the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics B1 to B4, the face detection unit is
It is characterized in that the position of the eyes of the person in the front-back direction with respect to the display means is detected with the face of the person sitting as a reference.

With the gaming machine described in Feature B5, the position of the person in the front-back direction can be estimated based on the image taken from a position close to the front of the player, and the position of the person in the front-back direction can be estimated, thus improving the estimation accuracy. Can be done.

Characteristic B6: In the gaming machine described in characteristic B5, the face in which the person is sitting when the photographing means moves to a position overlapping the front side of the display means is a reference.

With the gaming machine described in Feature B6, the position in the front-rear direction of the person can be estimated based on the image captured from the position almost in front of the player, and thus the estimation accuracy can be further improved.

In the gaming machine described in Feature B6, the image capturing means captures a part of the body other than the face of the person, and the relative position between the part of the body other than the face (for example, shoulder) and the face. (For example, as having a seating determination unit that determines whether or not a person is sitting based on the height position) and detecting whether or not a person is sitting based on the determination result of the seating determination unit Is also good.
<Invention C Group>
Feature C1: The gaming machine of the present invention,
A plurality of photographing means for photographing the face of a person (first camera device 600A and second camera device 600B, first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D);
Face detection means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from at least one or more pieces of image data captured by the plurality of image capturing means,
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face,
A display unit for displaying the image data as an image.

In the gaming machine described in the feature C1, at least a part of the face of the person can be photographed based on the plurality of photographing data photographed from different angles, so that the probability of success of photographing can be improved.

Feature C2: In the gaming machine described in Feature C1,
The image data generating means,
If at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection unit from the two or more pieces of photographing data photographed by the plurality of photographing units out of the plurality of photographing data, the two or more photographing data Is used to generate the image data.

With the gaming machine described in Feature C2, at least a part of the player's face can be detected by using two or more pieces of captured data, so that the detection accuracy can be improved.

Feature C3: In the gaming machine described in Feature C2,
The image data generating means,
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from the two or more pieces of image data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of image data, the average value of the viewpoints calculated from the two or more pieces of image data is obtained. The projection image is generated based on the projection image.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, the viewpoint of the projection image can be determined based on the average value of the viewpoints calculated from the two or more shooting data shot from different angles, which improves the accuracy of the viewpoint calculation. obtain.

Feature C4: In the gaming machine described in Feature C3,
If at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection unit from the two or more pieces of image data among the plurality of pieces of image data, the viewpoint calculated from highly reliable image data is projected. The feature is that the viewpoint is used when an image is generated.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, it is possible to generate the projected image as designed using the highly accurate viewpoint calculated from the highly reliable shooting data.

Characteristic C5: In the gaming machine described in any of Characteristic C1 to Characteristic C4, the image data generating means is the changed situation (position, orientation or amount) according to the change of at least a part of the face of the person. It is characterized in that projection images from viewpoints corresponding to different situations are generated as image data.

According to the gaming machine described in Feature C5, the detection accuracy of the viewpoint can be improved. Therefore, for example, even if the projected image is greatly moved or enlarged in response to a small movement of the player, a sense of discomfort is generated. It can generate no projected image.

Characteristic C6: In the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics C1 to C5,
As the plurality of photographing means,
A first photographing means (first camera device 600A) installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping with the display means in the front-rear direction;
A second photographing means (second camera device 600B) arranged at a position not overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction,
The face detection means stores, when the first photographing means detects at least a part of the face of the person, at least a part of the face of the person photographed by the second photographing means. 33), the processing of S309 of FIG.
The image data generating means,
A projected image from a viewpoint according to a state of at least a part of the face of the person stored by the face storage means and at least a part of the face of the person captured by the second capturing means after the storage. Is generated as the image data.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C6, the face of the person photographed by the second photographing means at the timing when at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the first photographing means from the position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction. At least a part of the above can be stored by the storage means. Therefore, even if it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is located on the front side of the display means only by the second photographing means, the situation of the player is utilized by using the first photographing means. It is possible to accurately determine the timing suitable for the situation based on the shooting data by the first shooting unit. Then, the situation of the player at the suitable timing can be stored as the image data by the second image capturing means by the face storing means and can be used for the generation of the image by the image data generating means, so the image data by the first image capturing means. Even if a situation in which is unusable occurs later, it is possible to generate a projection image from the viewpoint by using the shooting data by the second shooting unit. Therefore, even if the arrangement position of the first photographing means is changed such as moving (retracting) the first photographing means to a position where it does not disturb the player, a projected image corresponding to the state change of at least a part of the face of the person is displayed. It is possible to appropriately generate, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of effect setting using the display unit and the photographing unit.

Here, in the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, face information including at least a part of the face of the person is input instead of the expression of the image capturing unit that captures the face of the person. It may be used as an input means. Further, the shooting data shot by the shooting unit may be still image data, or may correspond to at least a part of the moving image data composed of a combination of a plurality of still image data shot by the shooting unit. It may be used as shooting data.

Further, in the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, when specifying the arrangement position of the display means and the other means, instead of the expression of the display means, the result of the display means is displayed. It may also be a display unit, and the result display unit corresponds to a display area in which a lottery result for a lottery executed in a gaming machine is displayed. For example, in the display screen of a liquid crystal display device, a combination of symbols is displayed. An area in which the character is stopped and displayed is illustrated, or an area in which the action of the character or the character corresponding to the lottery result or the character is displayed is illustrated.

Further, in the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, the image data generating means generates a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of a person's face as image data. The game machine may be provided with a three-dimensional data storage unit that stores 3D model data and motion data, and the data stored in the storage unit may be used to generate a projection image from a viewpoint, or 3D. The game machine is equipped with a two-dimensional data storage unit that stores image data corresponding to projection images from a plurality of viewpoints, which is image data obtained by previously converting a projection image using model data into two-dimensional data. Image data is generated by selecting a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player from the image data stored in the unit and writing the selected projection image in the RAM for displaying the image on the display means. It may be configured to.

<Invention D Group>
The conventional gaming machine is equipped with a variable winning device that takes an entry permitting posture that allows the game ball to enter and a posture that does not allow the gaming ball to enter, and whether the game ball is allowed to enter is set inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of movable members is known.

For example, a flat plate-shaped movable member is installed to a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and an entrance prohibition posture in which the winning member is closed by the movable member and a horizontal rotation axis from the entry prohibition posture to the movable member. It takes a posture of allowing entry with its upper end protruding forward by rotating it against, and a game member that flows down from above is received by a movable member and guided to the winning opening, and a winning opening formed above A configuration in which an entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and an entrance permission posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to spread in a direction (for example, refer to JP-A-2007-319361).

In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the structure in which the moving means guides the game ball toward the predetermined winning opening. That is, the number of game balls that enter the winning opening in the entry permitted posture corresponds to the number of game balls that reach the winning opening. For this reason, if you want to set the game balls do not enter the winning opening at a certain rate in the entry permitted posture, to prevent the gaming balls from concentrating near the winning opening, the winning opening is located upstream from the winning opening. It must be set so that the game balls flow down in different directions. However, if a lot of game balls are set to advance in a direction different from the winning opening in the upstream side portion away from the winning opening, in a general gaming state (for example, normal gaming state) in which the player enters an entry prohibited posture, the game is played. The player may recognize that the game ball is hard to enter the winning opening, and may be less motivated to continue the game.

Feature D1: The gaming machine of the present invention,
A predetermined winning hole (winning holes 455, 497) for giving a predetermined privilege (a predetermined number of game balls paid out) when a game ball enters.
A first guide path (first guide paths 51, 61) forming a part of the first guide path that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined prize hole after proceeding to the side closer to the predetermined prize hole State (state of entry prohibition posture) and second state forming part of the second guide path (second guide path 52, 62) for guiding the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with a higher probability than the first state Movable means (plate-shaped members 481, 481X, 492) that can be moved to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to shift the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The movable means is
In the second state, a third guide path (third guide path 53, 63) that branches from the second guide path and guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed. ..

With the gaming machine described in the feature D1, it is possible to provide the gaming machine in which the moving means can suitably guide the game ball toward the predetermined winning opening. That is, when the movable means is in the first state of the first state and the second state, the game ball is brought close to the predetermined winning opening by the first guide path, and then the game ball is moved to the predetermined winning opening. Is guided in a direction different from. Therefore, in the gaming state in which the movable means takes the first state (for example, in the normal gaming state), it is possible for the player to visually recognize the situation where the game ball approaches the predetermined winning port, and the game ball is moved to the predetermined winning port. It is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation for continuing the game due to the recognition that the game machine is difficult to enter. Then, when the movable means is in the second state, a part of the game ball that travels along the second guide path is guided by the third guide path in a direction different from the predetermined winning port, so the movable means. Since the game ball progresses to the installation position of the player, it does not make the player dissatisfied with the game ball, a part of the game ball does not have to enter the predetermined prize hole, and the prize hole per unit time It is possible to suitably suppress the number (the ratio of game balls) of.

The first taxiway may be a path for guiding the game ball to a predetermined winning port with a low probability, and as a low probability, less than about 10% of the game ball guided to the first taxiway has a predetermined winning port. The probability that the game ball will be led to will be illustrated, and it is assumed that the game ball includes 0% that is not guided to a predetermined winning opening at all.

The high probability that the second guiding path guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening is the probability of guiding the game ball guided to the predetermined winning opening side by the movable means forming the second state to the predetermined winning opening. The probability may be about 30% or more, preferably about 50% or more, and more preferably about 70% or more.

In the first state, in the first state, the movable means forms a first space that is continuous in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening downstream of a part of the first guide path formed by the movable means. By taking the second state from the first state, the number of game balls passing through the first space may be reduced or the game ball may not pass through the first space.

Further, the movable means may be branched upstream from a part of the second guide path formed by the movable means in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening to form the third guide path.

Feature D2: In the gaming machine described in Feature D1,
It has a detection means for detecting that the game ball has entered the predetermined winning opening,
The movable control means counts the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning opening after the movable means is moved to the second state, and when the predetermined number of game balls have entered, the movable means is moved to the first state. It is characterized by shifting to one state.

If the gaming machine described in the feature D2, a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path is not guided to a predetermined winning port, so that the second state can be maintained for a long time and provided in the second state. It is possible for the player to fully enjoy the special image display and the uplifting feeling that the player feels in the second state. In addition, by using the movable means of the present invention as a big winning device that operates when a lottery related to a special symbol is won, it is possible to further entertain the game by the game means after winning, so that the game can be played. The entertainment property as a machine can be further enhanced.

Feature D3: In the gaming machine described in Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The movable means is
It is characterized in that the third guide path is formed by providing a space on the lower side with respect to the second guide path for advancing the game ball in a substantially horizontal direction so that the game ball can flow down.

In addition, the substantially horizontal direction is less than 30° from the horizontal.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D3, since the movement of the game ball on the second taxiway is relatively slow, it is possible for the player to visually confirm whether or not the game ball is guided to a predetermined winning port. , The player can be thrilled to further enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Characteristic D4: In the gaming machine according to any one of the characteristics D1 to D3,
The movement control means,
By controlling the arrangement of the movable means, the probability of the game ball being guided from the second guide path to the third guide path is changed.

The arrangement of the movable means means the position and angle of the movable means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D4, the probability of the game ball being guided to the third taxiway can be changed according to the situation, so the length of the second state can be adjusted and the game ball consuming ball. It is possible to adjust the number.

Feature D5: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features 1 to D4,
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front side,
The movable means is
In the second state, at least the movable means (plate member 492) is positioned in front of the front surface of the game member (game board surface 400A) to form the second guide path,
The movable means is provided with a guide hole (third guide hole 494) through which a game ball can pass, and the third guide path is formed with the guide hole as an inlet portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D5, the third guiding path can be configured by allowing the game ball to flow down from the guiding hole provided in the movable means, and the third guiding path can be formed with a simple configuration.

Feature D6: In the gaming machine described in Feature D5,
The movable means is
In the second state, by taking a continuous posture in a substantially horizontal direction, a second guide path for guiding a game ball to the predetermined winning opening provided on the rear side of the movable means is formed,
In the first state, by taking a posture that is substantially continuous in the vertical direction, the game ball flowing down the game area forms a first guide path that passes through the front side.

In addition, the substantially vertical direction may be less than about 30° from the vertical.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D6, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type big winning device having the third guide path by using the configuration of the general opening and closing system.

Feature D7: In the gaming machine described in Feature D6,
The movable means is
It is characterized in that it rotates about a rotation shaft provided on the rear side of the front surface of the game member.

According to the gaming machine described in Feature D7, in the first state, the movable means does not have to project into the game area, so that the flow of the game balls in the first guide path can be made smooth and the movable means is formed large. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the probability of the game ball guided to the third guide path that changes depending on the area of the movable means and the area of the guide hole.

Feature D8: According to the gaming machine described in Feature D6 or Feature D7,
The guide hole provided in the movable means is
In the first state, it is provided at a position where at least a part thereof does not overlap with the predetermined winning opening. The position where at least a part does not overlap is visible from the front direction through the guide hole in the first state. The opening portion of the winning opening may be so small that the game ball cannot enter, or the position where the winning opening cannot be seen at all.

Feature D9: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features D1 to D4,
The movable means (middle entry regulation mechanism 454) is
In the second state, the predetermined winning hole (winning hole 455) provided on the front side of the front surface of the game member, and the game ball provided on the upstream side with respect to the predetermined winning hole. It is provided between a guide member (nail 499) that guides to the mouth side and forms a part of the second guide path (second guide path 52) that guides the game ball toward the predetermined winning opening,
In the first state, a gap (first guide space) through which a game ball can pass is formed between the movable means and the predetermined winning opening to form the first guide path (first guide path 51). It is characterized by forming.

According to the gaming machine described in Feature D9, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type big winning device having the third taxiway.

Feature D10: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A predetermined prize hole (prize hole 497) for giving a predetermined privilege (a predetermined number of game ball payouts) when a game ball enters
A first state in which a part of a first guide path (first guide path 61) that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined prize hole is formed after proceeding to the side closer to the predetermined prize hole ( And a second state (entry allowable posture) which forms a part of the second guide path (second guide path 62) that guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with a higher probability than the first state. Movable state (plate-shaped member 481X),
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to shift the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The movable means supports the lower side of the game ball in the second state and guides the game ball to the predetermined winning port (a surface facing the upper side that supports the lower side of the game ball of the plate member 481X). ),
Aside from the predetermined winning opening, a discharge guiding portion (a discharging guiding path having the discharging opening 497Z as an entrance, which allows the game ball supported on the lower side by the guiding surface to enter in the second state, has an entrance allowing posture. A third guide path 63) that can enter through the third guide hole 494 of the plate member 492 is provided,
The discharge guiding section is characterized in that the game ball cannot enter in the first state, and the predetermined privilege is not given even when the game ball enters.

According to the gaming machine described in Feature D10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing the ratio of the gaming balls that enter the predetermined winning opening in a state where the moving balls easily enter the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. You can That is, when the movable means takes the second state, the game ball once supported on the lower side by the guide surface of the movable means is not always guided to the predetermined winning port, but enters the discharge guiding portion. A situation may occur in which the predetermined privilege is not granted. Therefore, while increasing the number of game balls that are supported by the guide surface of the movable means and can be expected by the player to enter the predetermined winning port, it is possible to maintain the player's willingness to continue playing. , A part of those game balls does not have to enter the predetermined winning port, and the number per unit time (the ratio of the game balls) of winning the predetermined winning port can be appropriately suppressed.

In addition, at least a part of the configuration of the gaming machine described in the features D1 to D9 may be added to the gaming machine described in the characteristic D10, whereby the movable means allows the game ball to enter a predetermined winning opening. In a second state where it is easy to perform, it is possible to preferably suppress the ratio of the game balls that enter the predetermined winning port, and in the first state, it is possible to preferably guide the game ball toward the direction closer to the predetermined winning port. Can be provided.

In addition, the guide surface in the feature D10 may be a portion that constitutes a surface that can guide the game ball, and may include at least one of a flat surface, a curved surface, and an undulating surface. It may be a portion in which a groove or a through hole that is fine enough to be guided is formed, and may be a guiding portion instead of the guiding surface.

Feature D11: In the gaming machine described in Feature D10,
The predetermined winning opening and the discharge induction unit,
When the movable means takes the second state and the lower side of the game ball is supported on the guide surface, the game ball moves away from at least a part of the outer edge of the guide surface and advances to the inside of the guide surface. It is characterized in that it is provided at a position where it can enter.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D11, the predetermined winning opening and the discharge guiding portion are provided at a position where they are separated from at least a part of the outer edge of the guiding surface and proceed to the inside of the guiding surface. Even with a game ball that results in being guided to the discharge guiding portion, it is possible to easily expect to enter a predetermined winning port.

Characteristic D12: In the gaming machine described in Characteristic D10 or D11,
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front side,
The entrance of the discharge guide portion is provided on the rear side of the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D12, since the entrance of the discharge guide section is provided on the rear side of the front surface of the game member, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guide section in the game state in which the movable means takes the first state. It can be hard to do. Therefore, in the gaming state in which the movable means takes the first state, when the second state is taken, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation for continuing the game due to the recognition that the gaming ball is difficult to enter the predetermined winning opening. be able to.

<Invention E Group>
Feature E1: The gaming machine of the present invention,
A game member (base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area in which the game ball flows down on the front side,
A predetermined winning opening (winning opening 455) provided so as to project forward from the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member,
A guide surface that is located on the front side of the front surface of the game member and supports the lower side of the game ball that flows down the game area and guides it to the side where the winning port is located (the lower side of the game ball in the plate member 481 A first state (a state where the entry is prohibited) and a second state (a state where the entry is permitted) having different guiding states of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening by the guiding surface. Movable means (plate-shaped member 481) that can be transferred to and
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control to shift the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
In the first state, the movable means is arranged at a position where an end of the movable means is separated from the predetermined winning opening, and a game ball can flow down between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. Forming a first taxiway (first taxiway 51),
In the second state, the end of the movable means is arranged closer to the predetermined winning opening than in the first state, and the game ball supported by the guide surface of the movable means is guided to the predetermined winning opening. It is characterized in that a possible second guide path (second guide path 52) is formed.

The conventional gaming machine is equipped with a variable winning device that takes an entry permitting posture that allows the game ball to enter and a posture that does not allow the gaming ball to enter, and whether the game ball is allowed to enter is set inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of movable members is known.

For example, a flat plate-shaped movable member is installed to a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area where a game ball flows down, and an entrance prohibition posture in which the winning member is closed by the movable member and a horizontal rotation axis from the entry prohibition posture to the movable member. It takes a posture of allowing entry with its upper end protruding forward by rotating it against, and a game member that flows down from above is received by a movable member and guided to the winning opening, and a winning opening formed above A configuration in which an entrance prohibition posture in which the mouth is closed by a plate-like movable member and an entrance permission posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibition posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to spread in a direction (for example, refer to JP-A 2007-319361).

In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the mechanism for causing the game ball to enter the winning opening by shifting the state where the arrangement of the movable member is changed. That is, there is a problem in that it is difficult for the player to recognize the advantageous game state because the movement of the movable member is small, and when the movable member takes the approach-allowed attitude from the approach-prohibited attitude, it interferes with the game ball. There was a problem that normal operation could not be performed, or the game ball approaching the winning opening might be thrown away from the winning opening due to the movement of the movable member to the entry allowable posture. ..

With the gaming machine described in the feature E1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the game ball can be appropriately entered into a predetermined winning port. That is, since the movable means is configured to approach the predetermined winning opening when the first state shifts to the second state, it is easy for the player to recognize the shift of the movable means to the second state. can do. Therefore, in a situation where the game ball easily enters the predetermined winning opening, it is possible to promote the operation of entering the game ball into the game area and make it difficult for the player to lose the opportunity to obtain the predetermined privilege.

Further, since the movable means is configured to approach a predetermined winning opening when shifting from the first state to the second state, the game supported on the guide surface immediately before shifting from the first state to the second state. When the ball moves to the second state, it is possible to generate a situation in which the ball enters the predetermined winning opening while being supported by the guide surface. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the game ball that has been traveling to the predetermined winning opening side is thrown in the other direction by the movement operation of the movable means to the second state, and immediately after the start of the second state. In addition, the game ball can easily enter the predetermined winning port, and the player can have a good impression that wasteful consumption of the game ball is suppressed.

Further, in the second state, the movable means arranged near the predetermined winning opening is separated from the predetermined winning opening when shifting to the first state, and the first moving means is provided between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. A taxiway is formed so that game balls can flow down. Therefore, even if the game ball is supported by the guide surface of the movable means and guided to the predetermined winning opening side immediately before entering the second state, it is possible to cause a situation where the game ball does not enter the predetermined winning opening. .. Therefore, in a part of the game state that takes the second state (for example, in each round that constitutes the special game state), the first number is reached when a predetermined number (maximum allowed entry number) of game balls enters the predetermined winning opening. If you want to move to the state, you can disable the progression of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening side from the early stage after starting the transition to the first state, and the game ball that exceeds the maximum admissible entry number is the predetermined prize It is possible to reduce the variation by suppressing the occurrence of the situation of entering the mouth (over-winning) and bringing the amount to which the predetermined privilege is given closer to the preset amount.

The position closer to the predetermined winning opening than in the first state is the distance D from the end of the guide surface to the end of the predetermined winning opening (the closest portion of the outer edge of the wall forming the winning opening). May be less than approximately 1.5 times (usually 11 mm) the diameter of the game ball (usually 16.5 mm), and the separated positions means that the distance D is approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball. May be greater than.

In addition, the movable means in the feature E1 moves to a direction side including at least one of a direction side that guides the game ball by the guide surface in the first state and a lower side when the state transitions from the first state to the second state. It is preferable that, in this way, the game ball supported by the guide surface in the first state begins to fall into the gap between the movable means and the predetermined winning port, and it is possible to prevent the situation of being caught in the gap from occurring. It is possible to properly form the second state to surely guide the game ball to a predetermined winning opening.

In addition, the guide surface in the feature E1 may be a portion that constitutes a surface that can guide the game ball, and may include at least one of a flat surface, a curved surface, and an undulating surface. It may be a portion in which a groove or a through hole that is fine enough to be guided is formed, and a guiding portion may be used instead of the guiding surface.

Feature E2: In the gaming machine described in Feature E1,
The movable means is
At least a part of the guide surface moves along the front surface of the game member to transition between the first state and the second state.

With the gaming machine described in the feature E2, it is possible to configure a winning device having an unexpected movement, which shifts between the first state and the second state by moving along the front surface of the game member.

In the feature E2, when the guide surface moves along the front surface of the game member, when the guide surface moves while changing the direction, or the guide surface is composed of a plurality of members, the shape of the guide surface changes. Including the case of moving while doing.

Feature E3: In the gaming machine described in Feature E1 or E2,
The movable means is
At least a part of the guide surface rotates about a rotation axis (a rotation axis perpendicular to the game board surface 400A) intersecting the front surface of the game member to move between the first state and the second state. It is characterized by migrating.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E3, since the guide surface is moved by the rotation about the rotation axis that intersects the front surface of the game member, the movable means is rotated about the line of sight viewed from the player side. As a result, it is possible for the player to more easily recognize the operation of the movable means.

The amount of rotation of the guide surface in the feature E3 is preferably set to approximately 90 degrees or more, and more preferably 120 degrees or more.

Feature E4: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features E1 to E3,
The movable means is
In the second state, a third guide path (third guide path 53) that branches from the second guide path and guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E4, a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path is guided to the third guide path, so that the game ball advances to the installation position of the movable means, thereby causing the player to move. There is no big dissatisfaction with a part of the game balls, and it is not necessary to let a part of the game balls enter the specified prize hole, and the amount per unit time (the ratio of the game balls) of winning the specified prize hole can be appropriately suppressed. You can

Feature E5: In the gaming machine described in feature E4,
The guiding surface side is provided with a guiding means (nail 499) for guiding the gaming ball to the guiding surface side by configuring an upstream passage through which the gaming ball can flow down,
The movable means forms the third guide path between the movable means and the guide means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E5, since the game machine branches off from the third taxiway at a position slightly away from the predetermined winning port, the game ball that is guided to the third taxiway by the player gazing at the predetermined winning port is provided. You don't have to be so conscious.

Feature E6: In the gaming machine according to feature E4 or E5,
The movable means is
In the second state, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the predetermined winning opening and the predetermined winning opening.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E6, even in the second state, a situation may occur in which the game ball does not advance to the predetermined winning opening side immediately before the predetermined winning opening, so that the game ball remains in the predetermined position until the end. It is not possible to know whether or not the player can enter the prize winning slot, and the player can be thrilled to further enjoy the game.

Feature E7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E6,
The movement control means,
As the second state, controlling the attitude of the movable means set to at least two or more types, and at least two or more types of the ratio at which the game ball reaching the installation position of the movable means is guided to the third guide path. It is characterized in that it is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of game states set to the ratio of.

It should be noted that the attitude of the movable means may be an attitude that is changed by performing an operation including any one of movement and rotation in at least a part of the configuration of the movable means with reference to the first state. Alternatively, the movable means may be arranged, and the arrangement is exemplified by the arrangement determined by the position and angle of the movable means.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E7, the ratio of the game balls guided to the third guide path is adjusted by the movable control means, and the movable means takes the second state to a predetermined winning opening. It is possible to change the time when the game ball enters into a plurality of types. Therefore, as the advantageous game state in which the movable means takes the second state, it is possible to set a plurality of types of time lengths required for the advantageous game state even if the number of game balls entering a predetermined winning opening is set to a constant value. Therefore, it is possible to easily generate an advantageous game state corresponding to the length of the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device as the display means.

Feature E8: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E7,
The movement control means,
As the second state, the movement amount of the movable means based on the first state is controlled to at least two types, and the game ball that has reached the installation position of the movable means is guided to the third guide path. It is characterized in that a plurality of types of game states in which the ratio is set to at least two or more ratios can be generated.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E8, the ratio of the gaming balls guided to the third guide path is different due to the simple configuration that only changes the movement amount without creating a new mechanism or a complicated mechanism. It is possible to easily generate an advantageous game state.

Note that at least one feature described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D12, and E1 to E8 may be applied in combination with any other one or a plurality of features. The following is a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied.

Pachinko machine: a launching operation means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launching operation means, and a passage portion for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine that includes each game component arranged in a game area, and gives a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of each of the game components.

Rotating drum type gaming machines such as slot machines: The rotation of the revolving body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the revolving body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is responsive to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that gives benefits to.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for a game machine such as a ball game machine.

100: Pachinko machine 242: Ball removal operation member 243: Ball removal mechanism 249: Switch 250: Firing operation device 260: Input operation device 433: Big prize device 435: Winning device 436: Starting device 439A: General prize device 439B: General prize device 440: Prize device 443: Big prize switch 479: Decorative pattern display device 481: Plate member 481a: Inner end 482: Drive device 492: Plate member 492A: Top surface 492X: Plate member 492XA: Top surface 492XB: Side portion 492Y: Plate member 493: Rotating shaft 494: Third guiding hole 495: Rear wall surface 496: Big winning device 497: Winning hole 499: Nail 600: Camera device 600A, 600C: First camera device 600B, 600D: First 2 camera device 920: main control board 940: sub control board 941: image data storage unit 942: display data generation unit 943: face detection unit 950: relay device

Claims (2)

When a game ball enters, a predetermined prize hole where the game ball is paid out,
A first state that forms a part of a first guide path that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening after advancing toward the direction closer to the predetermined winning opening, and a higher state than the first state. Movable means capable of transitioning to a second state forming a part of a second guide path for guiding the game ball to the predetermined winning opening with probability,
Movable control means for performing control to shift the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The movable means has a guide surface that supports the lower side of the game ball in the second state and guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening.
Aside from the predetermined winning opening, a discharge guide portion is provided, into which the game ball supported on the lower side by the guide surface in the second state can enter.
The discharge guiding section is configured such that the game ball cannot enter in the first state and the game ball can enter in the second state, and the game ball is not paid out even when the game ball enters. A gaming machine characterized by being. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.