JP6733298B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a predetermined passage portion through which a game ball can pass is provided in a game area or a role object device provided in the game area or in a variable ball entrance device, and the predetermined passage portion is a game ball. It is known that a person gives a privilege by passing (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP, 2003-325811, A

Here, in the gaming machines illustrated above , there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
Launching means capable of launching a game ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means capable of distributing the game ball to any of the plurality of passage portions,
A granting means that can grant a privilege based on that the game ball has passed a specific passage portion of the plurality of passage portions,
Return means capable of returning the game ball that has reached a predetermined location to the upstream of the predetermined location,
And a movable means capable of moving the game ball returned by the return means to the distribution means ,
Upstream of the distribution means, the game balls are configured to be distributed to the distribution means side and a side different from the distribution means side,
The returning means is capable of returning the game balls distributed to the different side upstream of the distributing means .

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to improve interest.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. The front view of a back pack unit. (A) is a perspective view which shows the structure of an accessory device, (b) is a top view which shows simply the structure of the passage provided in the accessory device. The perspective view which decomposes|disassembles and shows an accessory device. (A) is a plan view showing a rotary body unit that constitutes the accessory device, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of (a), and (c) is an open state of the release member for dropping in the sectional view taken along the line AA. FIG. The perspective view which decomposes|disassembles and shows a rotary body unit. (A) is a perspective view which decomposes|disassembles and shows a raising device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of a raising device. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a winning/winning lottery. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a win/fail table, (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a type table, and (c) is an explanatory view for explaining an opening timing table. The flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the winning process for the operating ports. The flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. The flowchart which shows an abnormality monitoring process. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the normal process performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. The flowchart which shows a game control process. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. The flowchart which shows a game stop determination process. The flowchart which shows an opening/closing member control process. The timing chart for demonstrating the flow when abnormality is detected. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball in a rotating body unit. The top view which shows the modification of an accessory device. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a game ball. The top view which shows the accessory device of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a rotary unit. The top view of a rotary body unit. 32A is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 32, and FIG. The top view of a rotary body unit. 34A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 34, and FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is a flowchart showing an origin return process at initialization, and (b) is a flowchart showing an origin return process. The flowchart which shows the normal process in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows a rotation start process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of the rotation position of a rotary body, and a left side guide member and a right side guide member. The flowchart which shows a guide member control process. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the rotating operation of the rotating body and the switching operation of the left guide member and the right guide member. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the rotating operation of the rotating body and the switching operation of the left guide member and the right guide member. The top view which shows the accessory device of 4th Embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a rotary unit. (A) is a top view of a rotary body unit, (b) is the FF sectional view taken on the line of (a). (A) is a top view of a rotary body unit, (b) is a GG line sectional view of (a). Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball in a rotating body unit. The top view which shows the accessory device of 5th Embodiment. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball in a rotating body unit.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in a developed manner. Note that, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

The pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward. The gaming machine body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 of the gaming machine body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions being the support side. A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with one of the left and right side portions being a support side. A back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with one of the left and right side portions being a support side.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its pivoting front end, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. It has a function of locking the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlocking key.

The front door frame 14 provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13 is provided with a window portion 61 that allows almost all of a game area described later to be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is made of glass to be colorless and transparent, but is not limited to this and may be made of synthetic resin to be colorless and transparent.

Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display light emitting portion 63 is provided above the window portion 61 as a part of the various lamp portions. In addition, speaker units 64 are provided on the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63 to output sound effects and the like according to the game situation.

Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge toward the front side are arranged in parallel vertically. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls dispensed from the dispensing device 96 provided in the back pack unit 15 and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing game balls that have become redundant in the upper plate 71.

A firing handle 60 is provided to the right of the lower plate 72 in the front door frame 14. By operating the firing handle 60, a game ball is fired toward the game area from the game ball firing mechanism 53 provided in the inner frame 13 below the game area. In this case, by changing the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 60, the firing strength of the game ball, which is fired toward the game area, that is, the momentum of the firing is changed.

The game area is formed on the game board 24 mounted on the inner frame 13. The configuration of the game board 24 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 24.

An inner rail portion 32 and an outer rail portion 33 are attached to the surface of the game board 24, and a game area is formed so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33. In addition, the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33 constitute a guide rail 34 for guiding the game ball to the game area, and the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism by the player rotating the launch handle 60 It is guided to the upper part of the game area by the guide rail 34.

The guide rail 34 is formed so that its exit portion faces the center of the upper part of the game area on one side of the game area. Therefore, as the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 60 by the player increases, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area is the side opposite to the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed. Shift to the department side. The exit portion of the guide rail 34 is provided on the left side portion of the game area.

In the area defined as the game area on the game board 24, a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by the router processing are formed. In each opening, a general winning opening 35, a first operating opening (first starting ball entering portion) 38, a second operating opening (second starting ball entering portion) 39, an accessory device 150, a through gate 41, a variable display unit. 42, a main display section 43, a character display section 44, and the like are provided.

When a ball enters the general winning opening 35, the first operating opening 38, the second operating opening 39, and the accessory device 150, the detection sensor (first operating sensor 38a) is arranged on the back side of the game board 24. , The second operation sensor 39c and the entrance sensor 179 (see FIG. 6)), and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, when a ball enters the first operating port 38 and a ball enters the second operating port 39, seven prize balls are paid out and the general winning port 35 enters. When a ball is generated, eight prize balls are paid out, and when a ball is entered into the accessory device 150, 15 prize balls are paid out. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary, for example, the number of prize balls associated with the second operation port 39 is larger than the number of prize balls associated with the first operation port 38. The number may differ.

In addition, an out port 45 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports or the like are discharged from the game area through the out port 45. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 46 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are provided.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharging from the game area after passing through the opening. A mode in which the game area continues to flow down is also included. However, in the following description, in order to be clearly distinguished from the game ball entering the out port 45, the game ball to the accessory device 150, the first operating port 38, the second operating port 39, or the through gate 41. Ball entry is also referred to as winning.

The accessory device 150 is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 24. The first operating port 38 and the second operating port 39 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction below the accessory device 150 in the game board 24. Two first working ports 38 are provided on the left and right of the accessory device 150, and a second working port 39 is disposed at a position sandwiched by the left and right first working ports 38. In relation to the accessory device 150, the left and right first operating ports 38 are arranged so as to sandwich the accessory device 150, and a game ball that does not win the accessory device 150 has one of the first operating ports. 38 can be reached (the prize can be won). In addition, the distance between the first working ports 38 and the accessory device 150 in the lateral direction is equal to or greater than the diameter of one game ball, and the space between the first operating port 38 and the accessory device 150 is set. A game ball can be flowed down.

Further, the second operation port 39 is arranged below the accessory device 150. The second operating port 39 is arranged slightly below both first operating ports 38, and the game ball that has not entered the accessory device 150 or the first operating port 38 can reach the second operating port 39. (It is possible to enter the ball).

The second working port 39 is provided with an electric accessory 39a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. The electric accessory 39a is connected to the electric accessory drive unit 39b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric accessory drive unit 39b to be in a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) and It is placed in either the open state (support state or guide state). In the closed state of the electric accessory 39a, the game ball cannot enter the second operating port 39, and when the electric accessory 39a is in the open state, the winning in the second operating port 39 is possible.

Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a state in which a game ball is easily won into the second operating port 39 and a state in which a prize is less likely to occur than a state in which a prize is not impossible but the above-mentioned prize is likely to occur, The electric accessory 39a may be switched. Alternatively, the electric accessory 39a may not be provided, and switching between a state in which a prize is more likely to occur and a state in which a prize is less likely to occur may be performed by the displacement of the second operating port 39 itself.

The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 47 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 47 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 47 faces the window panel 62 provided in the front door frame 14 in order to make the game area visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the window panel 62. The distance between them is smaller than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 47.

The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 47. That is, the main display part 43 and the accessory display part 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the front of both of these display parts 43 and 44 is a game ball. It is prevented from falling.

On the main display portion 43, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each of the operation openings 38 and 39 is clearly shown by the display of a picture or the like.

The main display section 43 is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting sections are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, It may be configured by another type of display device such as a CRT or a dot matrix. Further, as the pattern displayed on the main display portion 43, there are a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a plurality of types of colors. The configuration that is displayed can be considered.

On the accessory display unit 44, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 41 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 41 is displayed as the stop result of the variable display. It is specified by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 41 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric role open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and the variable display is displayed. After the power supply is stopped, the state changes to the electric power release state. In the electric role open state, the electric accessory 39a provided in the second operating port 39 is opened in a predetermined manner.

The variable display unit 42 is provided with a symbol display device 51 that variably displays (or variably or switches) a symbol, which is a type of symbol. The symbol display device 51 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 51 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

A first holding light emitting portion 54 and a second holding light emitting portion 55, which correspond to the main display portion 43, are provided below the main display portion 43 in the decoration member 47. The first holding light emitting unit 54 has a plurality of light emitting units (more specifically, four) arranged side by side on the left and right, and the maximum number of game balls winning the first operating port 38 is held to a maximum of four. When the part 54 is turned on, the number of reserved items is displayed. The second hold light emitting unit 55 has a plurality of light emitting units (more specifically, four) arranged side by side on the left and right, and the maximum number of game balls winning the second operation port 39 is four, and the second hold light emitting unit 55 is held. When the part 55 is turned on, the number of holdings is displayed. Further, a third holding light emitting unit 56 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided below the accessory display unit 44 in the decorative member 47. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 41 is reserved up to four times, and the number of reservations is displayed by turning on the third reserved light emitting unit 56. In addition, a part of or all of the hold light emitting units 54 to 56 may be displayed on a part of the symbol display device 51.

The accessory device 150 is in an open state on condition that the game ball enters the one of the operation ports 38, 39, and the game ball can enter the accessory device 150. When a game ball enters the accessory device 150 and the game ball enters a V winning opening provided in the accessory device 150, it is detected by a V winning sensor 192, which will be described later, and the jackpot is achieved.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24), a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted.

The main controller 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 83 made of, for example. The board box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box connecting portion 85 serving as a separation preventing means (or a connecting means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Further, since they are inseparably connected by the box connecting portions 85, it is necessary to break or partially cut the substrate box 83 when opening the internal space of the substrate box 83. A plurality of box joining portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for joining processing.

Any configuration can be applied to the box coupling portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled in a non-releasable manner. However, by inserting the locking claws into the long holes that configure the box coupling portion 85, the box coupling portion 85 can be connected to the box base. It is designed to be permanently connected to the box cover. The merging process by the box merging unit 85 prevents illicit opening after the merging, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if illicit opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening process again after the opening. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and another box connecting portion 85 are connected. Cut off the connection part of and the connection part with the box body. As a result, the box base of the board box 83 and the box cover are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling part 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 83 that the board has been opened illegally.

A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side portion of the board box 83 so as to project laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81. The coupling pieces 86 and the coupling pieces 87 form a board box 83 and a mounting base. Join processing is performed between the two.

As a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a sealing sticker may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the pasted part, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace thereof remains. Furthermore, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave containing identification information to a calling wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker, and when the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the above-mentioned response is given. The wave may not be transmitted.

The production control device 82 includes a production control board that controls voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81, and the production control board is a substrate box made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured to be accommodated in 84.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and the payout mechanism unit 92 and the control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 protruding rearward and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the effect control device 82, and the like from the rear. ing.

The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from the island facility of the game arcade are successively replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. And a dispensing device 96 for dispensing the ball. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, a back pack substrate 92a is installed in the dispensing mechanism unit 92 (see FIG. 5). A main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the back pack board 92a, and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or off by switching the power switch 92b.

Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation shaft side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the game balls are insufficient in the tank 95, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. Output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is rented, output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and opening/closing execution mode, etc. An output terminal is provided for outputting a signal (or while transitioning to the state). Then, through these output terminals, a signal regarding the state on the frame side is output to the management control device on the game hall side. It should be noted that an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

The control device grouping unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply and firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply/launch control device 98 are arranged in front of and behind each other so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is housed in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppressing means as the board box 83 of the main controller 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout controller 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by housing a power supply and launch control board in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and further by the player. The control of the launch of the game ball is performed in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 60. Further, the power supply and firing control device 98 is provided with a RAM erasing switch 98a (see FIG. 5). The pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure so that it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. Has become. Therefore, for example, when the power switch 92b is operated to shut off the power as in the case where the game hall is closed, the state before the power is shut off is stored and retained. However, while the RAM erase switch 98a is being pressed, the power switch 92b is operated. When the power is turned on, the RAM data will be initialized.

Next, the configuration of the accessory device 150 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the accessory device 150, FIG. 6B is a plan view schematically showing the structure of a passage provided in the accessory device 150, and FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 8A is a plan view of a rotary unit 180 that constitutes the accessory device 150, and FIGS. 8B and 8C are cross-sectional views taken along line AA of FIG. 8A. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary unit 180.

As shown in FIG. 7, the accessory device 150 is roughly composed of an accessory unit 160 and a rotating body unit 180. The accessory unit 160 includes a base frame 161, and a flange 162 of the base frame 161 is fixed to the game board 24 with screws. The base frame 161 is vertically divided by a ball receiving plate 163 that extends in the front-rear direction, and an upper opening 164 and a lower opening 165 that penetrate the front and rear are formed.

A ceiling member 167 having a predetermined thickness is attached above the upper opening 164 on the front surface of the base frame 161. The variable display unit 42 is formed on the ceiling member 167, and the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 is installed so as to face the front of the gaming machine.

A pair of opening/closing accessories 168 having the same thickness as the ceiling member 167 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper opening 164 in the base frame 161. A passage forming member 171 and a drive unit fixing plate 172 are provided on the back surface side of the base frame 161, and a pair of opening/closing accessory driving units 173 (electromagnetic solenoids) are attached to the back surface of the drive unit fixing plate 172. There is. One end of a link 176 provided through the passage forming member 171 and the drive part fixing plate 172 is connected to the opening/closing accessory driving part 173, and the other end of the link 176 is connected to the shaft part of the opening/closing accessory 168. It is connected. Therefore, the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened by the driving of the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173.

The opening operation will be described in detail. When the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is not driven (excited), the opening/closing accessory 168 stands up, and the respective tip portions thereof are close to the left and right ends of the ceiling member 167. On the other hand, when the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is driven (excited), each opening/closing accessory 168 opens outward, and a game ball is provided between the tip end of each opening/closing accessory 168 and the left and right ends of the ceiling member 167. A gap larger than one is created. With this configuration, each opening/closing accessory 168 is opened, and only when the accessory device 150 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the accessory device 150. Even when the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is not driven (excited) (when the opening/closing accessory 168 stands up), when the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is driven (excited). It is only necessary to enter the ball into the accessory device 150 more than when the open/close accessory 168 is open to the outside, and it is effective when the open/close accessory drive unit 173 is not driven (excited). It may be configured to be able to enter the object device 150. For example, when the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is driven, the gap between the tip of the opening/closing accessory 168 and the left and right ends of the ceiling member 167 is about one game ball, and the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is It is conceivable that the gap becomes larger than that when driven.

Further, the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is configured so as not to be visible from the front of the gaming machine due to the passage forming member 171 and the driving unit fixing plate 172. The opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 is covered by the cover member 174 on the back side. There is.

A front frame 175 is attached to the edge of the lower opening 165 on the front surface of the base frame 161. The extension wall 175a formed on the upper portion of the front frame 175 extends above the ball receiving plate 163 of the base frame 161. The extending wall 175a restricts the game ball that has reached the ball receiving plate 163 from protruding forward. A transparent light-transmitting portion 175b is provided below the front frame 175, and the rear of the light-transmitting portion 175b is visible.

The passage forming member 171 is formed with a passage plate 177 extending in the front-rear direction and connected to the ball receiving plate 163, and further on the back side of the passage plate 177, a game ball passage 178 extending in the vertical direction is formed (FIG. 6(b)). Then, the passage plate 177 is inclined downward toward the game ball passage 178, and further narrowed toward the game ball passage 178, so that the game ball reaching the ball receiving plate 163 is a game ball. It is guided to the passage 178. The game ball guided to the game ball passage 178 flows down through the game ball passage 178. An entrance sensor 179 is provided on the entrance side of the game ball passage 178, and the game ball entering the accessory device 150 always and immediately passes through the entrance sensor 179. Thereby, the entry of the game ball into the accessory device 150 is detected. The entrance sensor 179 is composed of a well-known proximity sensor.

The rotary unit 180 is attached to the accessory unit 160 so as to be located below the passage forming member 171. As shown in FIG. 9, the rotator unit 180 includes a guide passage forming member 181 and a discharge passage forming member 191.

The guide passage forming member 181 is formed with a recess 182 that is recessed downward at substantially the center thereof. The recess 182 has a circular shape in a plan view. An annular guide passage 183 is formed along the outer edge of the upper opening of the recess 182. The guide passage 183 is bilaterally symmetric, and is inclined so as to become lower as going from the center of the back side to the center of the front side. The front center of the guide passage 183 is located at the lower end portion of the lower opening 165 of the base frame 161. The center on the back side of the guide passage 183 is located vertically below the game ball passage 178 of the accessory unit 160. The passage wall 183c forming the center on the back side of the guide passage 183 is taller than the surrounding passage walls 183c, and a passage cover 184 extending horizontally is formed above the guide passage 183 on the back side. .. However, as shown in FIG. 8A, the passage cover 184 is formed with an inlet opening 184a, and the back side portion of the guide passage 183 is exposed only in the back side center in a plan view. There is. Since the entrance opening 184a overlaps with the exit of the game ball passage 178, the game ball flowing down through the game ball passage 178 surely reaches the center of the guide passage 183 on the back side.

A ball distribution portion 185 is formed in the center of the guide passage 183 on the back side. The ball distributing unit 185 has an inclined surface that inclines downward from the center thereof toward both left and right. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the guide passage 183 is distributed to either the left or the right. Then, it rolls along the inclination of the guide passage 183 and is guided to the front side of the guide passage 183. A lead-out portion 186 that is inclined toward the recess 182 is formed on the front side of the guide passage 183.

As shown in FIG. 9, a V winning opening 182 a is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 182. The V winning opening 182a communicates with a V winning passage 191a formed in the discharging passage forming member 191, and the game ball entering the V winning opening 182a is discharged to the outside of the accessory device 150 through the V winning passage 191a. In this case, a V winning sensor 192 is provided in the V winning passage 191a, and the game ball passing through the V winning passage 191a is detected by the V winning sensor 192.

Further, a side opening 182b is formed on the side surface of the recess 182. The removal opening 182b communicates with a removal passage 191b formed in the discharge passage forming member 191, and the game ball entering the removal opening 182b is discharged to the outside of the accessory device 150 through the removal passage 191b. In this case, a detachment sensor 193 is provided in the detachment passage 191b, and the game ball passing through the detachment passage 191b is detected by the detachment sensor 193. The V winning sensor 192 and the detachment sensor 193 are configured by known proximity sensors. The game balls discharged to the outside of the accessory device 150 through the V winning passage 191a and the removal passage 191b are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via a discharge passage (not shown).

The rotary body drive unit 194 is attached to the discharge passage formation member 191 from the lower side, and the output shaft 194a extending in the vertical direction of the rotary body drive unit 194 includes the discharge passage formation member 191 and the guide passage formation member 181. Penetrates through. The rotating body 201 is fixed to the output shaft 194a. The rotary body drive unit 194 may be a stepping motor.

The rotating body 201 has a substantially disc shape with a diameter slightly smaller than the recess 182 of the guide passage forming member 181, and is located in the recess 182. Then, the rotating body 201 rotates counterclockwise as the rotating body drive unit 194 is driven. On the outer circumference of the rotating body 201, ten ball guide portions 202 that are recessed inward are formed, and these ball guide portions 202 are arranged at equal intervals. Of these, the nine ball guides 202 are bottomed outlet guides 203, and one ball guide 202 is a bottomed V winning mouth guide 204 (FIG. 8(a)). )reference). The bottom surface of the outlet guide portion 203 is inclined so as to be lower toward the outside. Each ball guide portion 202 has a size such that one game ball enters, and a game ball led out from the lead-out portion 186 of the guide passage 183 enters one of the ball guide portions 202. In this case, the game ball that has entered the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the upper portion of the V winning opening 182a as the rotating body 201 rotates, and falls from the V winning opening 182a into the V winning passage 191a. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the outlet guide portion 203 reaches the side of the outlet 182b along with the rotation of the rotating body 201, and enters the passage 191b for detachment from the outlet 182b.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a rotational position detection sensor 196 is provided to grasp the rotational position of the rotating body 201. The rotational position detection sensor 196 has a pair of arm portions 196a and 196b that face each other with a predetermined gap. One arm portion 196a is provided with a light emitting element, and the other arm portion 196b has a light emitting element. Light receiving elements are arranged at opposite positions. The rotational position detection sensor 196 is provided on the sensor substrate 197. The sensor substrate 197 drives the rotating body between the arm portions 196a and 196b of the rotational position detection sensor 196 (between the light emitting element and the light receiving element). The cut van 198 provided on the output shaft 194a of the portion 194 is fixed to the discharge passage forming member 191 so as to be positioned.

The cut van 198 has a substantially donut shape and rotates with the rotation of the output shaft 194a. However, the cutout portion 198a is formed so as to be discontinuous. Therefore, the light from the light emitting element of the rotational position detection sensor 196 is basically blocked by the cut van 198, and only when the cutout portion 198a passes between the arm portions 196a and 196b as the output shaft 194a rotates. Light reaches the light receiving element. Since the cutout portion 198a is formed corresponding to the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 on the outer circumference of the rotating body 201, it is possible to monitor whether or not the light receiving element detects light from the light emitting element. The rotation position of the rotating body 201 can be grasped. By the way, when the V winning opening guide portion 204 passes on the front side of the lead-out portion 186, the notch portion 198a passes between the arm portions 196a and 196b.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of protrusions 206 as deceleration means are provided on one of the left and right sides of the guide passage 183, more specifically, on the right guide passage 183b. .. These ridges 206 cross the right guide passage 183b and are arranged side by side in the downflow direction of the game ball. As the game ball is decelerated by the protrusions 206, the period until the game ball reaches the lead-out portion 186 varies depending on which of the left and right guide passages 183 the game ball flows down. Specifically, the right guide passage 183b has a longer period until it reaches the lead-out portion 186.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, the drop passage 210 is provided at the center of the guide passage 183 on the front side. The drop passage 210 has a cylindrical shape that opens vertically, and is configured to guide a game ball that has fallen into the drop opening 210a, which is an entrance, downward. The falling passage 210 is disposed behind the light transmitting portion 175b (FIG. 6A) of the front frame 175, and the front side wall portion 210b of the falling passage 210 is transparent (transparent). Therefore, the game ball flowing down the fall path 210 can be visually recognized through the light transmitting portion 175b of the front frame 175.

An opening/closing member 211 for dropping that opens/closes the dropping port 210a is provided above the dropping path 210. The drop opening/closing member 211 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and is formed such that the upper surface 211b is flush with the upper surface (game ball rolling surface) of the guide passage 183 in a state where the drop opening 210a is closed. There is. The upper surface 211b is inclined so as to become lower toward the rotating body 201 side, and the lead-out portion 186 described above is formed on the upper surface 211b.

The opening/closing member 211 for dropping is rotatably connected to the upper end portion of the inner side wall portion 210c of the dropping passage 210 on the back surface side thereof, and is turned up and down about a turning shaft 211a extending in the left and right direction. It is possible. The rotation shaft 211a is provided on the back surface of the dropping opening/closing member 211 at an intermediate position from the front end to the rear end.

The opening/closing member 211 for dropping is connected to an opening/closing member driving unit 212 (electromagnetic solenoid), and is opened/closed by drivingly controlling the opening/closing member driving unit 212. Specifically, when the opening/closing member driving unit 212 is not driven (excited), the dropping opening/closing member 211 is in a horizontal posture and is in a closed state in which the dropping port 210a is closed (FIG. 8B). In this case, the game ball is guided to the rotating body 201 by the lead-out portion 186 formed on the upper surface 211b of the dropping opening/closing member 211.

On the other hand, when the opening/closing member drive unit 212 is driven (excited), the dropping opening/closing member 211 pivots downward from the closed state (closed position) to a standing posture, and an open state in which the drop opening 210a is opened. (FIG. 8(c)). In this case, the game ball falls into the drop port 210a and is guided downward by the drop passage 210. At this time, the rear portion 211c of the opening/closing member 211 for dropping projects upward from the upper surface of the guide passage 183 and closes the entrance to the rotating body 201. Thereby, even when the game ball flows down the guide passage 183 with vigor, it is possible to preferably suppress the game ball from flowing down to the rotating body 201 side. When the opening/closing member driving unit 212 is driven in the situation where the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is in the opened state (open position), the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is rotated upward from the opening position and closed again. Become.

Below the drop passage 210, as shown in FIG. 9, a rear guide passage 213 formed in the discharge passage forming member 191 is arranged. The rear guiding passage 213 communicates with the falling passage 210 and extends rearward. The rear guiding passage 213 guides the game ball from the falling passage 210 to the rear rising device 215.

Here, the configuration of the lifting device 215 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 10A is an exploded perspective view of the lifting device 215, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the lifting device 215.

As shown in FIG. 9, the raising device 215 is configured by a screw conveyor and is configured to be capable of hoisting the game ball guided by the rear guide passage 213. The raising device 215 is arranged behind the guide passage forming member 181 and the discharge passage forming member 191 and is arranged in a standing posture so as to straddle them. The lifting device 215 is roughly composed of a screw 221 and a screw cover 222 that accommodates the screw 221.

As shown in FIG. 10, the screw 221 is provided with a round rod-shaped shaft 224 that extends in the vertical direction, and a guide blade 225 is spirally formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 224. The guide blade 225 is formed so as to be inclined upward along the counterclockwise direction in plan view. The vertical interval L1 at the outer edge of the guide blade 225 is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball.

Below the screw 221, a lifting device driving unit (electric motor) 223 is arranged, and the lower end of the shaft 224 is connected to the output shaft of the lifting device driving unit 223. The elevating device drive unit 223 is electrically connected to the main control device 81, and drives the screw 221 to rotate clockwise at a constant speed in a situation where a drive signal is supplied from the main control device 81.

The screw cover 222 is formed of a transparent (translucent) synthetic resin, and includes a cover main body 230 formed in a vertically elongated cylindrical shape with a lid. As shown in FIG. 10B, the cover main body 230 has a bell shape in plan view and has an internal space capable of accommodating the screw 221. A through hole 231 through which the upper portion of the shaft 224 is inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover body 230.

A bulging portion 232 that bulges forward is formed on the front portion of the cover body portion 230. The bulging portion 232 is formed in a straight line along the up-down direction, and is provided over the entire screw cover 222 from the upper end to the lower end. As shown in FIG. 10B, the bulging portion 232 has a substantially hemispherical shape in a plan view, and the curvature of the inner wall surface 232a thereof is substantially the same as the curvature of the game sphere. The distance L2 between the front end 232b of the inner wall surface 232a and the shaft 224 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and one game ball can be accommodated between the inner wall surface 232a and the shaft 224. There is.

As shown in FIG. 10A, a lower portion of the bulging portion 232 is formed with an ascending inlet portion 235 that opens forward and receives the game ball in the screw cover 222. In front of the rising entrance 235, an entrance guide 236 for guiding the game ball from the rear guiding passage 213 (FIG. 9) to the rising entrance 235 is provided. The inlet guide portion 236 extends forward from the rising inlet portion 235 and communicates with the outlet portion 213 a of the rear guide passage 213.

On the upper part of the bulging portion 232, an ascending outlet portion 237 for opening the front and discharging the game ball in the screw cover 222 is formed. In front of the rising outlet 237, an outlet guide 238 for guiding the game balls discharged from the rising outlet 237 is provided. The outlet guide portion 238 extends forward from the rising outlet portion 237 and extends above the inlet opening 184a. More specifically, the ascent outlet 237 communicates with the game ball passage 178 below the inlet sensor 179 (FIG. 6B).

The outlet guide portion 238 is inclined downward toward the front, and prevents the game ball flowing down the game ball passage 178 from flowing back into the screw cover 222 through the outlet guide portion 238. In addition, in order to suppress the backflow of the game ball more strongly, the flow of the game ball in the backflow direction may be obstructed by providing unevenness or the like on the floor surface of the outlet guide portion 238.

In the rising device 215 described above, the game ball guided rearward by the rear guiding passage 213 enters the inside of the screw cover 222 through the inlet guide portion 236 and the rising inlet portion 235, and the inside of the bulging portion 232. It is housed between the wall surface 232 a and the shaft 224. The accommodated game ball rolls on the guide blade 225 as the screw 221 is driven to rotate, but at this time, the inner wall surface 232a of the bulging portion 232 restricts the movement to the front and side. Therefore, the game ball rises inside the bulging portion 232 while being pushed upward as it climbs the upward slope of the guide blade 225. When the game ball rising up the bulging portion 232 reaches the rising exit portion 237, the game ball is guided to the game ball passage 178 through the exit guide portion 238. The game ball guided to the game ball passage 178 is led to the ball distribution unit 185 without passing through the entrance sensor 179. Although the bulging portion 232 is formed in a hemispherical shape in a plan view in the present embodiment, it is sufficient if the movement of the game sphere to the front and side can be restricted, so that it may have another shape such as a rectangular shape in a plan view. Good.

The game ball that has entered the accessory device 150 described above enters the game ball passage 178 by rolling on the ball receiving plate 163 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In this case, the game ball is detected by the entrance sensor 179. The game ball that has flowed down the game ball passage 178 reaches the ball distributing portion 185 (FIG. 8) formed in the center of the back side of the guide passage 183, and the ball distributing portion 185 places it on either the left or right guide passage 183a, 183b. It is distributed. Then, it is guided to the front center by rolling in the guide passage 183 on the allocated side.

At this time, when the drop opening/closing member 211 closes the drop passage 210, the game ball rolls along the inclination of the lead-out portion 186 formed on the upper surface of the drop opening/closing member 211, and the recess 182 (FIG. 9). Is derived within.

The rotating body 201 is always rotating at a constant speed in the recessed portion 182, and the game ball that has been guided out into the recessed portion 182 and entered the outlet guide portion 203 is guided to the outlet 182b. In this case, the game ball is detected by the detachment sensor 193. On the other hand, the game ball that has been led out into the recess 182 and entered the V winning opening guide portion 204 is guided to the V winning opening 182a. In this case, the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor 192. Then, the jackpot state is generated by being detected by the V winning sensor 192.

Since there is only one V winning hole guide part 204 out of the ten ball guiding parts 202, the game balls that have entered the recess 182 of the accessory device 150 have a probability of 1/10. Will enter. Further, when the game balls are detected by the V winning sensor 192 and the detachment sensor 193, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 71. Furthermore, the movement of the game ball on the rotary unit 180 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the opening of the front frame 175 and the lower opening 165 of the base frame 161.

However, the number of ball guides 202, the number of V winning opening guides 204, etc. are not limited to the above, and for example, one V winning mouth guide 204 is provided for each of the six ball guides 202. It may be configured to win V with a probability of /6, or may be configured to win V with another probability.

On the other hand, when the dropping opening/closing member 211 opens the dropping passage 210, the game ball falls into the dropping passage 210. The game ball that has fallen into the drop passage 210 is guided to the raising device 215 via the rear guide passage 213, and is returned to above the ball distributing unit 185 by the raising device 215. Then, the ball is distributed to either the right or the left by the ball distributing unit 185, and flows down the guide passage 183 again.

It should be noted that while the drop passage 210 is open, the game ball does not enter the rotating body 201 and is continuously guided to the drop passage 210. Therefore, the accessory device 150 is repeatedly looped until the drop passage 210 is closed.

By the way, the passage cover 184 and the passage wall of the recess 182 have transparency (translucency), and through these, the game ball rising in the rising device 215 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. .. Note that the passage cover 184 and the recess 182 do not necessarily have to be entirely transparent, and it is sufficient that a portion of them, which is located in front of the raising device 215, is transparent. Further, it is sufficient that the game ball can be visually recognized in at least a part of the process in which the game ball moves up in the raising device 215.

The sensors 179, 192, 193, 196, etc., and the power lines and signal lines of the drive parts 173, 194, 212, 223, etc. in the accessory device 150 are relay terminal plates attached to the guide passage forming member 181. It is connected to 199. Then, these signal lines are bundled as a harness and connected to a main control device which will be described later, and the main control device performs detection of a ball entering and drive control of the drive unit. However, some or all of these may be configured to be performed on the side of the effect control device, which will be described later, which is the control device on the sub side.

In the symbol display device 51 (FIG. 4), a notification that the game ball has entered one of the operation ports 38, 39 and the accessory device 150 is in an open state, the game ball has entered the accessory device 150. In addition to notification in the normal game state such as notification of the case, notification of the distribution state in the rotating body 201, notification of the occurrence of the jackpot by detecting the game ball with the V winning sensor 192, and notification of the round effect in the jackpot state Also, error notification is performed when an abnormality is detected. It should be noted that the content of these notifications may be such that the player can clearly understand each situation.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the game board 24 is provided with a vibration detection sensor 240 and a magnet detection sensor 241 as abnormality detection means. The vibration detection sensor 240 and the magnet detection sensor 241 are installed around the accessory device 150. These detection sensors 240 and 241 are electrically connected to the main control device 81, detect vibrations and magnets (magnetism) in a situation where operating power (operating voltage) is supplied from the main control device 81, and The detection result is output to main controller 81.

As described above, in the accessory device 150, since the rotating body 201 distributes the V winnings, the flow of the game balls can be changed by vibrating the accessory device 150 or attracting the game balls with a magnet. A fraudulent act of changing and guiding the game ball to the V winning opening guide section 204 is assumed. On the other hand, since the detection sensors 240 and 241 are provided, it is possible to grasp the fraudulent act when it is performed.

The positions of the detection sensors 240 and 241 are arbitrary as long as they can detect vibration and magnetism. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing fraudulent acts on the accessory device 150, it is preferable that the accessory device 150 is arranged closer to the accessory device 150.

The main control device 81 to which the detection sensors 240 and 241 are connected has a game stop function of stopping the subsequent game when vibrations or magnets are detected by these detection sensors 240 and 241. However, even when the game is stopped, the drive signal is continuously output to the rotating body driving unit 194 and the lifting device driving unit 223, and the driving of the rotating body 201 and the lifting device 215 is continued.

<Electrical structure of the pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

A main controller 81, a performance controller 82, and a display controller 100 are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, the back pack unit is provided on the back surface of the inner frame as described above, and the back pack unit includes a payout mechanism unit including the payout device 96, the payout control device 97, the power supply and the firing control. And a device 98.

The main control device 81 includes a main control board 111 that controls the main game, and a power failure monitor board 115 that monitors the power supply. In the main control device 81, a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening may be added to the substrate box that houses the main control substrate 111 or the like, or a trace structure for leaving the trace of the opening may be provided. .. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies that constitute the substrate box are inseparably connected and the structure of a connecting portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation, or an adhesive layer is an object to be adhered when peeling off. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off when left is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, it is conceivable that an adhesive is applied to a boundary between a plurality of case bodies forming the substrate box.

The MPU 112 is mounted on the main control board 111. The MPU 112 includes a ROM 113 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 112 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 113. A RAM 114, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated. It is not essential that the ROM 113 and the RAM 114 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 112, and each may be configured into an individual chip. This also applies to MPUs of control devices other than the main control device 81.

The MPU 112 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 112, the power failure monitoring board 115 and the payout controller 97 provided in the main controller 81 are connected. In this case, a power supply and a firing control device 98 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 115, and power is supplied to the MPU 112 via the power failure monitoring board 115.

Further, various sensors are connected to the input side of the MPU 112. In addition to the first operation sensor 38a and the second operation sensor 39c that detect winning in both the operation openings 38 and 39, the various sensors include a general winning opening as a winning detection sensor that detects a prize in another entry area. There are provided a sensor 35a for detecting a winning of 35, a sensor 41a for detecting a winning of the through gate 41, and the like. Further, as various sensors, an entrance sensor 179, a V winning sensor 192, a detachment sensor 193, a rotational position detection sensor 196, and the like in the accessory device 150 are included. In the MPU 112, based on the detection results of these various sensors 38a, 39c, 35a, 41a, 179, 192, 193, 196, the winning determination (the winning determination) to each of the winning portions and the position of the rotating body 201 are performed. To grasp. Further, in the MPU 112, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. Further, the various sensors include a vibration detection sensor 240 that detects vibration and a magnet detection sensor 241 that detects a magnet. The MPU 112 performs abnormality monitoring based on the detection results of these detection sensors 240 and 241.

To the output side of the MPU 112, the power failure monitoring board 115, the payout control device 97, the effect control device 82, etc. are connected. To the payout control device 97, for example, a prize ball command is output based on the result of the winning determination to the winning-compatible winning portion.

Various commands for effects are output to the effect control device 82. Details of these various commands will be described later. Incidentally, the production control device 82 is electrically connected to the main control device 81 via a connector unit (connection unit) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

In addition, on the output side of the MPU 112, an electric accessory driving unit 39b, an opening/closing accessory driving unit 173, a rotating body driving unit 194, an opening/closing member driving unit 212, a lifting device driving unit 223, etc. are connected as various driving units. Has been done. The main control board 111 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 112 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits. Specifically, when a prize is generated in any one of the operation ports 38 and 39, or when the mode is changed to the opening/closing execution mode based on the winning of the V prize sensor 192, the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173 of the accessory device 150 is driven. Under the control, the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing accessory 168 is executed.

Further, when the winning/winning lottery based on the winning of the both operation ports 38 and 39 is performed, the display control of the main display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 112. Further, in the case of clearly indicating the result of the lottery as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 39a, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 112.

The power failure monitoring board 115 relays between the main control board 111 and the power supply/launch control device 98, and also monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V output from the power supply/launch control device 98. The power failure monitoring board 115 determines that a power failure (power cutoff) has occurred when the output voltage from the power supply and firing control device 98 is less than 22 volts, and outputs a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable) provided in the MPU 112 of the main control device 81. Output to the interrupt terminal). As a result, the main control device 81 recognizes the occurrence of the power failure, immediately executes the NMI interrupt process, and further executes the power failure process based on the NMI interrupt process. The payout control device 97 controls payout of prize balls or loan balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the main control board 111, the payout control device 97, and the like are generated with necessary operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply and firing control device 98 is provided with a power source for power interruption such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power source for power interruption is mainly used. Electric power for storage is supplied to the RAM 114 of the control device 81.

Further, the power supply and the launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launching mechanism 53, and the game ball launching mechanism 53 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied. In this case, the game ball launching mechanism 53 includes a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 34 of the game board 24, a ball feeder for supplying the game balls stored in the upper plate 71 onto the launch rail, and a launch rail. It is provided with a solenoid that is an electric actuator that shoots the game ball supplied to the guide rail 34, and the game ball is supplied by a drive signal supplied from the power supply and the firing control device 98 to the solenoid. Is fired.

The effect control device 82 includes an effect control board 141 on which the MPU 142 is mounted. The MPU 142 includes a ROM 143 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 142 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 143 is executed. A RAM 144, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, etc. are built in.

The MPU 142 drives and controls the various light emitting units 54 to 56, 63 and the speaker unit 64 based on the command received from the main control device 81. Also, the command resulting from the analysis of these commands is transmitted to the display control device 100.

The display control device 100 includes a display control board 151 on which an MPU 152, which is an element in which a program ROM 153 and a work RAM 154 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 155, a character ROM 156, and a video RAM 157 are mounted. Equipped with.

The MPU 152 analyzes various commands received from the effect control device 82 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 155 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 155).

The program ROM 153 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 152 and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage unit that does not require external power supply when holding stored information. The work RAM 154 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 152 executes various programs, and is a volatile storage unit that requires external power supply when storing the stored information. Is.

The VDP 155 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 51. Since the VDP 155 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and the substance thereof should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated for drawing processing. The VDP 155 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 152, the video RAM 157 and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and also reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM 157 from the character ROM 156 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 51.

The character ROM 156 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as designs displayed on the design display device 51. The character ROM 156 holds bit map format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining an expression color at each dot of the bit map image, and the like.

The video RAM 157 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 51, and the display content of the symbol display device 51 is changed based on rewriting the content of the video RAM 157.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery in MPU 112 of main controller 81>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in the MPU 112 of the main control device 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

The MPU 112 uses various counter information at the time of playing a game, and performs jackpot occurrence lottery, setting of display of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 51, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, a jackpot random number counter C1 used in a lottery for jackpot occurrence and a jackpot used in determining a jackpot type such as whether to open/close the opening/closing accessory 168. A type counter C2, and an open type counter CS for setting a waiting period from the winning to the open state when the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened based on the winning of the operation openings 38 and 39. The random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used in the lottery for determining whether or not to bring the electric accessory 39a of the second operation port 39 into the electric accessory open state is used.

Each of the counters C1, C2, CINI, CS, C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 114a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 114. In the lottery counter buffer 114a, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the open type counter CS is acquired information storage when a winning is generated in the first operating port 38 or the second operating port 39. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b as a means.

The reserved ball storage area 114b includes a reserved area including a first result display reserved area Ra and a second result display reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb respectively include a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, and a lottery counter is provided in accordance with the winning history of the first working opening 38 or the second working opening 39. Numerical value information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the open type counter CS stored in the use buffer 114a is stored in any of the areas as suspension information. The pending information corresponds to special information.

In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when the winning in the first working opening 38 or the second working opening 39 occurs successively a plurality of times, the first area→the second area→the third area→ Each numerical value information is stored in time series in the order of the fourth area. Since each of the four areas is provided in this manner, the winning history of the game balls to the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39 is stored up to four, respectively. In addition, a total reserve number storage area is provided in the reserve ball storage area 114b, and the total number of reserves storage area holds and stores the winning history for the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. The information for specifying is stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area when the variable display of the main display portion 43 is started, and is set to the execution area AE at the start of one game. Whether or not it is true or false is determined based on the stored various numerical information.

For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99), returns to 0. When the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value=0 to 99). The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first working opening 38, and the second result of the RAM 114 is stored when the game ball wins the second working opening 39. It is stored in the display area reserved area Rb.

The value of the random number that is a big hit is stored as a win/loss table (game result information group) in a win/loss table storage area 113a as a win/loss information group storage unit in the ROM 113.

Here, the contents of the hit/miss table will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the hit/miss table, as a game result, a deviation result, a direct hit result, and a normal opening result are set. The normal opening result is a game result in which the opening/closing accessory 168 in the accessory device 150 is brought into an open state based on the winning of the operation openings 38, 39. In the present embodiment, the opening/closing combination object 168 is opened once when the winning of the first operating port 38 occurs, and the opening/closing combination object 168 is opened twice when the winning of the second operating port 39 occurs. Is set. The disengagement result is a result in which the opening/closing accessory 168 is not in the open state even when a winning is made in the operation ports 38, 39. In this case, it is not possible to make a prize in the accessory device 150, and a transition to the big hit state (opening/closing execution mode) cannot be expected. The direct hit result is a result of shifting to the big hit state (opening/closing execution mode) only when a win is generated in the operation ports 38 and 39, and even if a prize is not awarded to the accessory device 150, a V prize is not generated. , As described above, the jackpot state is entered.

Of the jackpot random number counter C1 (0 to 99), the number of random number values that are out-of-range results is one, the number of random number values that is a direct hit result is one, and the others are normally open results. It is the corresponding value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of opening/closing accessories 168 corresponding to the operating ports 38, 39 is opened at a probability of 98/100 based on the winning of the operating ports 38, 39, and 1/100 There is a probability that the opening/closing accessory 168 will not be opened, but there will be a transition to the opening/closing execution mode without passing a V prize, and there is a 1/100 probability that the opening/closing accessory 168 will not be opened either and the opening/closing execution mode is entered. Will not be transferred.

It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the direct hit result and the misalignment result are not provided. However, by including these results, the diversification of the game is achieved, and particularly when the direct hit result is provided, the game in which the prize is not frequently generated in the accessory device 150 due to the nail adjustment or the like. It is possible to expect a big hit state even with a table, and even with such a game table, it is possible to expect an effect of increasing motivation for the game.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented one by one in a range of 0 to 99, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first working opening 38, and the second result of the RAM 114 is stored when the game ball wins the second working opening 39. It is stored in the display area reserved area Rb.

The value of the random number for setting the type of the jackpot result is stored as a type table (game type information group) in the various table storage area 113d as the hit/miss information group storage means in the ROM 113.

Here, the contents of the type table will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13B, 16R jackpots and 8R jackpots are set as the jackpot result categories in the category table. The 16R jackpot indicates a mode in which a round game is executed 16 times, and the 8R jackpot indicates a mode in which a round game is executed 8 times.

Here, the round game is (1) that the opening/closing accessory 168 has been opened a predetermined maximum number of times, and (2) the total winning number of game balls to the accessory device 150 is predetermined. It is a game that continues until one of the conditions is reached. By the way, in the present embodiment, the opening/closing member 168 is opened and closed 19 times in one round game, and the upper limit winning number of one round game is set to 9.

The open type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 99, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99), returns to 0. The release type counter CS is updated regularly. However, the update timing is set to be different from that of the big hit random number counter C1 and the big hit type counter C2. Therefore, it becomes difficult to carry out fraudulent acts of reading the update timing of each counter value by some method. Like the other counters C1 and C2, the updated opening type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 114b of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the first working opening 38, and the second result of the RAM 114 is stored when the game ball wins the second working opening 39. It is stored in the display area reserved area Rb.

The value of the random number that sets the waiting time (opening timing) from winning the prize to the operating ports 38, 39 to opening the opening/closing accessory 168 is stored in the opening timing table storage area 113c as the standby information group storage means in the ROM 113. It is stored as (waiting period information group).

Here, the contents of the release timing table will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13C, as the opening timing, a plurality of types of waiting time (waiting period) from the winning timing to the operation ports 38 and 39 (or the closing timing of the previous opening/closing accessory 168) are set. ing. More specifically, 20 types of waiting times are set in increments of 0.1 sec from 0.5 sec to 2.4 sec. Then, the interval (0.1 sec) between these respective times is set to be shorter than the game cycle of the game ball (0.6 sec cycle), and the prize is awarded to the accessory device 150 by so-called stop hitting or the like. It has become difficult to intentionally change (increase) the probability.

The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric accessory holding area 114c of the RAM 114 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 41.

Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 39a is controlled to be in the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4=0 to 190, the electric accessory 39a is controlled to the open state, and if C4=191 to 250, the electric accessory 39a is not controlled to the open state.

In the present embodiment, the opening/closing mode of the electric accessory 39a is set to be the same regardless of the game state. That is, it is easy to win in the open lottery of the electric accessory 39a, or a state in which the open time or the number of times of opening when the win is successful is large (so-called high-frequency support mode), or the win probability in the open lottery is lower than that or open when the win No mode such as a state where the time or the number of releases is small (so-called low frequency support mode) is not provided. If you have a configuration with these modes, the range of increase and decrease of the number of balls can be increased, so it is possible to improve the interest, but in order to adjust the number of balls in the high frequency support mode, There may be a situation in which it is necessary to adopt a specification such that the winning frequency to both the operation ports 38 and 39 is set low. Therefore, in the low frequency support mode, it is possible that a prize is less likely to be generated in the operating ports 38 and 39, and the motivation for the game may be reduced. Therefore, like the present embodiment, by setting the opening mode of the electric accessory 39a irrespective of the game state, it is possible to expect a win to the operating ports 38, 39 to some extent even in the normal game state, It is possible to avoid a decrease in willingness to play the game.

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 112 in the main controller 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 25. The processing of the MPU 112 is roughly classified into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing and a normal processing that are executed to progress a game, and an NMI that is started by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an interrupt process. For convenience of description, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process and the normal process will be described.

<NMI interrupt processing>
First, the NMI interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring board 115 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 112, and the MPU 112 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing. .. In the NMI interrupt processing, the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114 in step S100, and this processing ends. After that, the power failure process is executed by confirming that the power failure flag is set in the normal processing described later. The process will be described later.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is activated by the MPU 112 periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec).

In step S101, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. In a succeeding step S102, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the electric auditors opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach their maximum values, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 114.

In a succeeding step S103, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped (game stopped state). The determination as to whether or not it is in the game stopped state is determined as being in the game stopped state on condition that the game stopped flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. When it is determined that the game is stopped, this timer interrupt processing is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not stopped, in step S104, the reading process of various detection sensors is executed. In the reading process, the state of each of the various detection sensors 38a, 39c, 35a, 41a, 179, 192, 193, 196, 240, 241 is read, the state of each of the various detection sensors is determined, and detection information is stored. To do. In addition, when the various detection sensors 38a, 39c, 35a, 179 corresponding to the generation of prize balls detect the winning of the game balls, the prize for instructing the payout controller 97 to pay the prize balls. Set the sphere command. For example, when the entrance sensor 179 detects a prize to the accessory device 150, a prize ball command for instructing the corresponding 15 prize balls is set.

In a succeeding step S105, a through winning process associated with winning in the through gate 41 is executed. In the through winning process, when the winning to the through gate 41 is generated, the number of stored accessory holdings stored in the electric hand holding area 114c is less than the upper limit number (for example, "4"). Under the condition, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S102 is stored in the electric accessory holding area 114c. Moreover, the process for lighting the 3rd hold|maintenance light emission part 56 corresponding to the number of accessory holding storages is performed with respect to effect control device 82.

In a succeeding step S106, a winning process for the operating port is executed. In the winning process for the operating port, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won in one of the operating ports 38 and 39, and when it is determined that the winning is achieved, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 or the like at that time. Is obtained and the numerical value information is stored in the lottery counter buffer 114a. The details of the winning process for the operating port will be described later.

After that, after executing the abnormality monitoring processing in step S107, the timer interrupt processing is ended. In the abnormality monitoring process, the presence or absence of vibration detection or magnet detection is determined by referring to the detection results of the vibration detection sensor 240 and the magnet detection sensor 241. The details of the abnormality monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the winning process for the operating port in step S106 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first operating port 38 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first operating port 38. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating opening 38, in step S202, the payout control device 97 sets a prize ball command for paying out seven game balls. In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the first operating opening 38. In step S204, the value stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the first result display section holding area Ra is read out, and the number of starting-hold storage RaN stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the first startup pending storage number RaN). In a succeeding step S205, a process of setting the opening number of the opening/closing accessory 168 to 1 is executed. Specifically, a process of setting "1" to the opening number counter provided in various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114 is executed. After that, in step S206, an information acquisition process for storing the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the open type counter CS is performed, and the winning process is ended.

When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not entered the first operating port 38, in step S207 it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second operating port 39 (starting winning). It is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second operation opening 39, a prize ball command for paying out seven game balls is set in the payout control device 97 in step S208. In a succeeding step S209, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the second operating port 39. In step S210, the value stored in the reservation number storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb is read out, and the start reservation storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). In a succeeding step S211, a process of setting the opening number of the opening/closing accessory 168 to 2 is executed. Specifically, the process of setting "2" to the above-mentioned opening counter is executed. Even if the number of times of opening is set in the processing of step S205 or step S211, the opening/closing accessory 168 may not be opened depending on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 as described above. After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S206, and the main winning process is ended.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in both steps S201 and S207, that is, when the game ball has not won in any of the first operating opening 38 and the second operating opening 39, the main winning process is ended.

The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S208 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S604 of a normal process described later.

Here, the information acquisition process of step S206 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the information acquisition process, first in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending memories set in step S204 or step S210 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the number N of start-up pending storages is the upper limit value, this information acquisition processing is ended as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the number N of start-up pending storages of the corresponding result display section holding area is determined in step S302. While incrementing by 1, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is also incremented by 1.

In a succeeding step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 updated in the above step S102, and the open type counter CS updated in a normal process described later are set in a corresponding reserved area for the result display unit. The data is stored in the first storage area of the storage area areas, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1 in step S302.

That is, when the number of storages for starting suspension RaN for the first working port is set, the respective values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the opening type counter CS are set to the holding area Ra for the first working port. Is stored in the first storage area of the empty storage areas, that is, in the holding area Ra corresponding to the number of startup holding storages RaN for the first working opening incremented by 1 in step S302.

When the number RbN of starting pending storage for the second working port is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the opening type counter CS are set to the holding area Rb for the second working port. Is stored in the first storage area of the empty storage areas, that is, in the holding area Rb corresponding to the number RbN of starting holding storages for the second working opening incremented by 1 in step S302. After executing the processing of step S304, the information acquisition processing ends.

Next, the abnormality monitoring process of step S107 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 240. If the vibration is detected, the vibration detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S402 (“1” is set in the vibration detection flag). In a succeeding step S403, the vibration detection command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. The vibration detection command is a command for causing the effect control device 82 to recognize that the vibration detection is specified by the MPU 112. The vibration detection command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process of the normal process described later.

In a succeeding step S404, an external output process for abnormality is executed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the detection of the vibration is specified.

If no vibration is detected in step S401, or after executing the abnormality external output process in step S404, it is determined in step S405 whether or not the magnet is detected by the magnet detection sensor 241. If the magnet is not detected, the abnormality monitoring process ends.

On the other hand, if the magnet is detected in the determination process of step S405, the magnet detection flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S406, and the magnet detection command is issued in the subsequent step S407. It is set as a command to be transmitted to 82. The magnet detection command is a command for causing the effect control device 82 to recognize that the detection of the magnet is specified by the MPU 112. The magnet detection command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process of the normal process described later. In subsequent step S408, an external output process for abnormality is executed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the detection of the magnet has been specified, and the abnormality monitoring process ends.

<Main processing>
Next, the main processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S501, an initialization process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to wait for the sub-side control device (payout control device 97 etc.) to be in an operable state, wait processing is executed for, for example, about 1 second. In the following step S502, access to the RAM 114 is permitted.

Thereafter, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 98a provided in the power supply and firing control device 98 is turned on, and in the following step S504, whether or not a power failure flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. Determine whether. In step S505, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the following step S506, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is shut off, that is, the validity of the stored and held data. The RAM judgment value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 114. It is also possible to judge the validity of the data stored and held depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 114 is correctly stored.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 98a. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 98a is pressed, the process proceeds to steps S507 to S509. Also, when the power-off occurrence information is not set, or when the abnormality of the data stored and held by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) is confirmed, the process similarly proceeds to steps S507 to S509. ..

In step S507, an initialization command is output to initialize the sub-side control device (payout control device 97 etc.). In a succeeding step S508, the used area of the RAM 114 is cleared to 0, and in a step S509, the initialization processing of the RAM 114 is executed. After that, in step S516, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 98a is not pressed, various types of RAM 114 are stored in step S510, provided that the power failure flag is stored and the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) is normal. The power failure flag stored in the flag storage area 114e is cleared. In a succeeding step S511, a power recovery command for returning the sub-side control device (payout control device 97 or the like) to the game state before power-off is output.

In a succeeding step S512, it is determined whether or not an abnormality detection flag (vibration detection flag, magnet detection flag) is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. If the abnormality detection flag is stored, the abnormality detection flag is cleared in step S513 to cancel the abnormality detection state.

If the abnormality detection flag is not stored in step S512 or after the abnormality detection state is released in step S513, whether or not the game stop state is set based on the game stop flag in the RAM 114 in step S514. To judge.

If the game stop state is set, the game stop flag of the RAM 114 is cleared and the game stop state is released in step S515. Specifically, the firing stop processing for prohibiting the firing of the game balls, the payout stop processing for stopping the payout of the game balls by the payout device 96, and the like are canceled. After that, in step S516, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later. As a result, the state before power-off is restored. At this time, if the vibration and the magnet are detected and the game stopped state is set before the power is cut off, they are returned in the released state.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the normal processing, the main processing of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S601 to S610 is executed as a regular processing of a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing of steps S612 and S613 is executed in the remaining time.

In the normal processing, first, a game stop determination processing is executed in step S601. In the game stop determination process, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game should be stopped, and if the progress of the game is to be stopped, the game stop process is executed.

In subsequent step S602, an opening/closing member control process for controlling opening/closing of the drop opening/closing member 211 (see FIG. 8 and the like) is executed. In the opening/closing member control process of step S602, a process of controlling the opening/closing member 211 for dropping to the open state is executed. Details of the game stop determination process of step S601 and the opening/closing member control process of step S602 will be described later.

After that, in step S603, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped, and if the game is not stopped, the processes of steps S604 to S609 are executed.

In step S604, external signal output processing is executed. In the external signal output processing of step S604, output data such as the command set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous normal processing is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence/absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. In addition, when the production command, the vibration detection command, and the magnet detection command are set, they are transmitted to the production control device 82.

Next, in step S605, the open type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the open type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the release type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 114.

In a succeeding step S606, a game control process for advancing the game is executed. In this game control process, drive control of each drive unit of the accessory device 150 based on winning in the operation ports 38, 39 is performed.

After executing the game control process of step S607, the process proceeds to step S607 to execute the game state transition process. By this game state shift processing, the game state shifts to the open/close execution mode. Details of the game control processing of step S606 and the game state transition processing of step S607 will be described later.

In a succeeding step S608, processing for electric power support for driving and controlling the electric power accessory 39a provided in the second operation port 39 is executed. In this electric role support process, the electric role release of whether or not the electric role 39a is opened using the numerical information acquired from the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 114c of the RAM 114. The lottery is performed, and when the electric-role open state wins, the opening/closing process of the electric accessory 39a is executed. Further, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role open lottery.

Then, in step S609, a game ball firing control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. .. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

If it is determined in step S603 that the game is in a stopped state, or after executing the game ball firing control process in step S609, in step S610, whether or not a power failure flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. To judge.

If the power failure flag is not stored, it is determined in step S611 whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal processing. Determine whether. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the open type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process (steps S612 and S613). That is, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in step S612, and the open type counter CS is updated in step S613.

Here, since the execution time of each processing of step S601 to step S610 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and in the same manner. The open type counter CS can also be updated at random.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S610 that the power failure flag is stored, it means that the power supply has been cut off due to a power failure, and therefore, the processing at the time of power failure after step S614 is executed. That is, in step S614, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited, and then, in step S615, a power failure command indicating that the power supply is cut off is output to the sub-side control device (payout control device 97 etc.).

Then, in step S616, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored, and after the access to the RAM 114 is prohibited in step S617, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. Note that, even after the power is completely cut off, the power for storing data in the RAM 114 is supplied from the power supply and the firing control device 98, so that the information stored in the RAM 114 before the power is cut off is kept in a predetermined state. It is retained within the period (for example, one day or two days).

<Game control processing>
Next, the game control processing of step S606 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In the game control process, first in step S701, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening/closing execution mode flag is stored in the opening/closing execution mode flag storage area in the various flags storage area 114e of the RAM 114. The open/close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is changed to the open/close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is erased when the open/close execution mode is also ended in the game state transition process.

When in the open/close execution mode, this game control process is executed without executing any of the processes of step S702 and thereafter, that is, the game start process of steps S703 to S706 and the game progress process of steps S707 to S708. To finish. That is, in the opening/closing execution mode, the game starts regardless of whether or not a prize has been paid to the operating ports 38, 39 (the accessory device triggered by the winning of the operating ports 38, 38). 150 is not opened).

If it is not in the opening execution mode, it is determined in step S702 whether the accessory device 150 is in the control state. The control state includes a period of opening/closing operation of the accessory device 150 based on winning in the operation ports 38, 39. Whether or not it is in the control state is determined as being in the control state on the condition that the accessory control flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. The above-mentioned accessory control flag is stored when the game result based on the winning of the operating openings 38, 39 is the opening result (in the present embodiment, the normal opening result). The stored accessory control-in-progress flag is erased when all the game balls that have won the accessory device 150 have been discharged (when the V prize sensor 192 or the detachment sensor 193 has passed). Even if the opening/closing operation of the accessory device 150 corresponding to the normal opening result is executed, if no game ball is won in the accessory device 150, after the opening/closing operation is completed (the opening count is In the case of two times, it is erased after a predetermined waiting period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the second opening/closing operation is completed.

If the accessory device 150 is not in the control state, the process proceeds to the game starting process of steps S703 to S706. In the game starting process, first, in step S703, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is "0". When the common pending number CRN is “0”, it means that the starting pending storage numbers RaN and RbN are “0” for both the first operating port 38 and the second operating port 39. Therefore, the game control process is ended as it is.

If the common hold number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S704. The data setting process of is executed.

In the data setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display storage area Rb is “0”. The data setting process for the first result display unit is executed when the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", and the second result display unit when the second start pending storage number RbN is not "0". Data setting process for As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb, the second result display section corresponding to the second operation port 39 is used. The holding information stored in the holding area Rb is prioritized.

In the data setting process for the first result display unit, the first start pending storage number RaN of the first result display unit holding area Ra is decremented by 1 and stored in the first area of the first result display unit holding area Ra. The created data is moved to the execution area AE. After that, a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas of the first result display holding area Ra to the lower area side is executed.

Also in the data setting process for the second result display unit, similarly to the above case, the second start reserved storage number RbN is decremented by 1 in the second result display holding area Rb and the second result display unit. For moving the data stored in the first area of the second holding area Rb for execution to the execution area AE, and shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas of the second holding area Rb for result display unit Execute the process.

After executing the data setting process, in step S705, a win/fail judgment process for judging the game result of the data set in the data setting process is executed.

In the hit determination processing, first, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is converted into a direct hit result by referring to the data (big hit random number counter C1) shifted to the execution area AE and the hit/miss table (FIG. 13A) of the ROM 113. It is determined whether or not it matches the corresponding numerical information. If they match, it is determined that the result is a direct hit, and the process of storing the V winning flag in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 is executed. The V winning flag is a flag for the MPU 112 to recognize the occurrence of the open execution mode.

On the other hand, if the numerical information corresponding to the direct hit result does not match, it is determined whether the numerical information of the big hit random number counter C1 matches the numerical information corresponding to the miss result. If it matches the numerical information corresponding to the deviation result, it is determined to be the deviation result, and if it does not match the numerical information corresponding to the deviation result, it is determined to be the normal opening result.

After executing the hit/miss determination processing, control start processing for starting control of the accessory device 150 is executed in step S706, and the game start processing ends.

In the control start process, a process of grasping the number of times the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened is executed by referring to the number-of-opens counter in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114.

Further, in the control start processing, opening/closing timing setting processing for setting the opening/closing timing of the opening/closing accessory 168 is executed. In the opening/closing timing setting process, the value of the opening type counter CS shifted to the execution area AE in the data setting process of step S704 and the opening timing table (FIG. 13C) stored in the ROM 113 are referred to. , The opening timing of the opening/closing accessory 168 is set. Specifically, a value corresponding to how many seconds after this process the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened (whether to start driving control of the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173) is read from the opening timing table, and stored in the RAM 114. It is set in a standby counter provided in various counter areas 114d. The numerical information of the standby counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15) is executed.

Next, a game progress process in the game control process will be described. As described above, the game progression process is a process performed when it is determined in step S702 that the accessory device 150 is in the control state. That is, in the case of being in the control state in step S702, the in-control process is executed in step S707, the winning process is executed in step S708, and then the game control process is ended.

In the process during control in step S707, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing for opening the opening/closing accessory 168 by referring to the value of the standby counter set in the control start process in step S706. When it is the opening timing, the opening/closing accessory product 168 is driven and controlled to displace the opening/closing accessory product 168 to the open state. Further, a process of setting a value corresponding to the current open period (uniformly 2 sec in the present embodiment) in the open period counter provided in various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114 is executed. The numerical information of the open period counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 15) is executed, and becomes a predetermined value (for example, “0”), so that it is understood that it is the closing timing of the opening/closing accessory 168. be able to.

On the other hand, when it is not the opening timing of the opening/closing accessory 168, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing for closing the opening/closing accessory 168 with reference to the value of the opening period counter. When it is the closing timing, the opening/closing accessory 168 is displaced to the closed state by ending the drive control of the opening/closing accessory driving unit 173.

Further, in the control process, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of releases is “0” by referring to the number-of-releases counter of the RAM 114, and if the number of releases is not “0”, the waiting period of the RAM 114 is set. A value corresponding to the waiting period until the next opening (1 sec in the present embodiment) is set in the counter.

After performing the process during control of step S707, the winning process of step S708 is performed. The winning process of step S708 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S801, the detection state of the entrance sensor 179 is grasped and it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the accessory device 150. If the player has won the prize, the prize winning command in the character product is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S802. The prize winning command in the accessory set in step S802 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S604 in the normal process (FIG. 20). In the effect control device 82, based on the received winning command in the accessory device, the notification that the winning of the prize device 150 has occurred (notification for paying attention to the action of the game ball in the accessory device 150). Perform the processing for.

In a succeeding step S803, a process of incrementing the remaining ball counter RPC provided in various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114 by 1 is executed. The remaining ball counter RPC is for the MPU 112 to grasp the number of game balls existing in the accessory device 150.

If it is determined in step S801 that no prize has been awarded to the accessory device 150, or after the process of step S803 is executed, in step S804, the value of the remaining ball counter RPC of the RAM 114 is "1" or more. Determine whether there is. When it is less than “1”, that is, when the game ball does not exist in the accessory device 150, the main winning process ends.

On the other hand, when the remaining ball counter RPC is equal to or more than "1", in step S805, the detection state of the V winning sensor 192 is grasped to determine whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the V winning opening 182a. .. When the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a, the jackpot state (transition to the opening/closing execution mode) is generated by storing the V winning flag in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S806. Memorize On the other hand, when the game ball has not passed through the V winning opening 182a, in step S807, the detection state of the detachment sensor 193 is grasped to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the detaching port 182b. judge.

When the game ball passes through the escape port 182b or after the V winning flag storing process is executed in step S806, the value of the remaining ball counter RPC of the RAM 114 is decremented by 1 in step S808, and then the book The winning process ends.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing of step S607 in the normal processing (FIG. 20) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether the open/close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the open/close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the game result this time corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is stored in the RAM 114. If the V winning flag is not stored, the game state transition processing is ended as it is.

If the V winning flag is stored, the opening/closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S903. In the start process, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) for waiting without opening the opening/closing accessory 168 of the accessory device 150 for opening in the opening/closing execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening, which is stored in advance in the ROM 113, is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15) is executed.

In subsequent step S904, a type determination process for determining the type of the current open/close execution mode is executed. Specifically, of the pending information stored in the execution area AE of this time, the jackpot type counter C2 is grasped, and the type of the opening/closing execution mode of this time is 16R jackpot while referring to the type table of the ROM 113. It is determined whether or not there is an 8R jackpot.

In the following step S905, it is determined based on the processing result of step S904 whether the current open/close execution mode is the 16R jackpot. If it is a 16R jackpot, in step S906, "15" is set in the first round counter RC1 provided in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114, and the second round provided in the various counter areas 114d is set. "19" is set to the counter RC2. The first round counter RC1 is a counter for counting the number of round games in one opening/closing execution mode, and the second round counter RC2 counts the number of times the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened in one round game. It is a counter for doing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S905 that the 16R jackpot is not a hit, it means that the type of the current open/close execution mode is the 8R jackpot, and therefore, in step S907, the counter area 114d of the RAM 114 is provided. The first round counter RC1 thus set is set to "7", and the second round counter RC2 provided in the various counter areas 114d is set to "19".

After executing the processing of step S906 or step S907, an opening command is set in step S908. The set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S604 in the normal process (FIG. 20). This opening command includes information indicating whether the 16R jackpot or the 8R jackpot is hit. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined effect content is executed. The contents of this effect include the display mode on the symbol display device 51, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 100 as a display content command. In the display control device 100, based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, display control of the symbol display device 51 is performed so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the present opening/closing execution mode is performed.

In the subsequent step S909, an external signal setting process is executed, and then this game state transition process is ended. In the external signal setting processing, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. Thereby, when the output terminal for the jackpot signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot occurs in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S901 that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, it is determined in step S910 whether the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition processing is ended as it is. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the opening/closing process is executed in step S911.

In the opening/closing process, when the accessory device 150 is closed, the opening/closing accessory drive unit 173 is set to the driving state on condition that the first round counter RC1 or the second round counter RC2 is “1” or more. By doing so, the accessory device 150 is opened. Further, when the accessory device 150 is open, the open/close accessory is provided on condition that a predetermined time has passed since the accessory device 150 was opened or a predetermined number of game balls have been won. The driving state of the driving unit 173 is stopped, and the accessory device 150 is closed.

After executing the opening/closing process of step S911, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter RC1 is “0” in step S912, and whether or not the waiting time for ending has elapsed in step S913. judge. When the value of the first round counter RC1 is not "0" or when the waiting time for ending has not elapsed, this game state transition processing is ended as it is.

On the other hand, when the value of the first round counter RC1 is "0" and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S914, a transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode is executed. In this processing, processing for returning the gaming state after the opening/closing execution mode to the normal gaming state (normal gaming state) is performed.

As a normal game state, the opening/closing mode of the electric accessory 39a provided in the second operating port 39 changes (for example, the opening/closing mode in which the second operating port 39 is more likely to win than other states) In the case of providing a game state in which the type and probability of the game result at the time of winning a prize in the operating ports 38, 39 change (for example, the probability of a direct hit result changes), etc., when the opening/closing execution mode ends. It is advisable to adopt a configuration in which those gaming states are set in the transition processing of.

After the transition processing at the end of the open/close execution mode in step S914 is completed, in step S915, the termination processing of the open/close execution mode is executed, and then the game state transition processing is completed. In the closing process of the opening/closing execution mode, the jackpot signal output in step S909 is stopped, and the information that the one opening/closing execution mode is ended is externally output. As a result, the hall computer of the game arcade can grasp the start and end of one opening/closing execution mode.

Next, the game stop determination processing of step S601 in the normal processing (FIG. 20) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the game stop determination process, in steps S1001 and S1002, it is determined whether or not a vibration detection flag or a magnet detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114, and it is determined whether or not the vibration detection has been completed. It is determined whether or not it is in the detected state. If a negative determination is made in both steps S1001 and S1002, the present game stop determination processing ends.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in any of steps S1001 and S1002, the processing of steps S1003 to S1005 is executed. In step S1003, a closing control process for displacing the electric accessory 39a and the accessory device 150 (opening/closing accessory 168) to the closed state is executed. As a result, the electric accessory 39a or the accessory device 150 is forcibly closed when it is open. In step S1004, the emission stop signal for switching the emission permission signal to the power supply and the emission control device 98 to the LOW level to prohibit the emission of the game ball is executed, and in step S1005, other release processing is executed. For example, a game stop command is output to the payout control device 97 to stop the payout of the game balls by the payout device 96. Moreover, the game stop command is output to the effect control device 82 to stop the effect display and the like on the symbol display device 51.

After performing the processes of steps S1003 to S1005, in step S1006, the opening/closing member driving unit 212 is set to a driving state (excitation state), and the dropping opening/closing member 211 (see FIG. 8 and the like) is displaced to the open state. As a result, the drop passage 210 is opened, and the game ball flowing down the guide passage 183 is guided to the drop passage 210.

In a succeeding step S1007, the game stop flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114, and the game stop state is set. Then, this game stop determination processing is ended.

By setting the game stop state in the game stop determination process as described above, an affirmative determination is made in step S103 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (FIG. 15) and step S603 in the normal process (FIG. 20). Become. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in those steps, the processing of steps S104 to S107 and the processing of steps S604 to S609 are skipped. These processes are processes for substantially advancing the game, and by skipping such processes, the progress of the game can be stopped.

By the way, even in the game stopped state, the process of updating the various lottery counters C1, C2, CS, CINI, C4 is continued without being skipped. As a result, it is possible to continue updating the counters C1, C2, CS, CINI, C4 for various lottery even during the game stopped state. In addition, in the configuration, even if the RAM erasing switch 98a is operated and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, the initialization of the counters C1, C2, CS, CINI, C4 for various lottery is not executed, or the game is stopped. It is more effective when applied to a configuration in which initialization of the RAM 114 is not essential when releasing the state.

Next, the opening/closing member control process of step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 20) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the opening/closing member control process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the dropping opening/closing member 211 is in the open state, and if it is not in the opening state, that is, if the dropping opening/closing member 211 is in the closed state, the The control process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is in the open state in the determination processing of step S1101, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the game stop flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. , It is determined whether or not the game stopped state is set. When the game stop state is set, the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is maintained in the open state, and this control process is ended. On the other hand, in the determination processing of step S1102, when it is determined that the game stop state is not set, in step S1103, the opening/closing member drive unit 212 is set to the drive stop state (non-excitation state) to open/close the drop. The member 211 is displaced to the closed state. As a result, the drop passage 210 is closed and the game ball flowing down the guide passage 183 is guided to the rotating body 201.

Next, the flow when an abnormality is detected will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

In general, a pachinko machine is configured to detect a fraudulent act such as giving a vibration and shift to a game stopped state. However, the cause of the vibration is not limited to the player himself or herself who hits the pachinko machine playing the pachinko machine, but as a result of the act of hitting the pachinko machine with the surrounding pachinko machine, Vibration may be detected by the pachinko machine that is playing.

Even in such a case, it can be said that it is terrible for the player if the game shifts to the game stop state as in the case of hitting the pachinko machine by himself. In particular, in a situation where a game ball has won in the accessory device, if vibration is detected by an illegal act of another player, even if the game ball in the accessory device passes through the V winning opening, it is invalidated. Will be done. In this case, even though the player has passed the V winning opening, he/she may not be able to enjoy the profit, suffer not only damage, but also may be outraged and lose his willingness to play.

The pachinko machine 10 is capable of relieving a player who has detected an abnormality due to an action of a person as described above, and the function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 26A, at the timing of t1, when the winning of the game ball to the accessory device 150 occurs, passage of the game ball is detected by the entrance sensor 179, and the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is "0". From "" to "1" (steps S801 to S803 in FIG. 22).

Immediately after that, at the timing of t2, for example, when the occurrence of vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 240, the vibration detection flag is stored in the RAM 114 and the vibration detection state is set (steps S401 to S402 in FIG. 18). Along with this, the game stop flag is stored in the RAM 114, and the game stop state is entered (step S1007 in FIG. 24).

Further, at the timing of t2, the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is displaced from the closed state to the open state with the transition to the game stopped state (step S1006 in FIG. 24), and the drop passage 210 is opened. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27( a ), the game ball winning the accessory device 150 at the timing of t 1 flows down the guide passage 183 and then falls into the drop passage 210, and the rear guide passage 213 (FIG. 9). ) Through the ascending device 215.

As described above, since the lifting device 215 is constantly driven, the game ball guided to the lifting device 215 rises in the lifting device 215, and then discharged toward the ball distribution unit 185 (see FIG. 8 and the like). To be done. Then, the guide passage 183 is flowed down again, and thereafter, the inside of the accessory device 150 is looped until the drop opening/closing member 211 is closed. As a result, the flow of the game ball to the rotating body 201 (the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a) is limited, and the game ball is placed under the game stopped state (the state where the passage of the V winning opening 182a is invalidated). Is prevented from passing through the V winning opening 182a.

After that, an attendant of the game hall, etc. rushes under the pachinko machine 10 and turns off the power by turning off the power switch 92b at the timing of t3 in FIG. 26A, and the pachinko machine 10 executes the process at the time of power failure. , The information (remaining ball counter RPC, vibration detection flag, and game stop flag) stored in the RAM 114 before power-off is maintained as it is.

Then, at the timing of t4, when the staff member turns on the power switch 92b to restore the power, the main process of FIG. 19 is executed. At this time, for the numerical information of the remaining ball counter RPC, the state before power-off is maintained, while the vibration detection flag and the game stop flag are cleared, and the abnormality detection state and the game stop state are released (step of FIG. 19). S512 to step S515).

Thereafter, as the normal process (FIG. 20) is executed at the timing of t5, the drop opening/closing member 211 is displaced from the open state to the closed state (step S1103 in FIG. 25), and the drop passage 210 is closed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27( b ), the game ball that was looping in the accessory device 150 flows down the guide passage 183, and then by the lead-out portion 186 formed on the upper surface of the opening/closing member 211 for dropping. It is guided to the rotating body 201.

Here, as described above, since the driving of the rotating body 201 is continued even under the game stopped state, the rotational position of the rotating body 201 varies depending on the power restoration timing. Further, the position of the game ball on the loop road when the power is restored also affects the distribution result of the rotating body 201. Therefore, it is possible to randomize which of the ball guides 202 the game balls guided by the rotating body 201 are distributed to. As a result, it is possible to secure an opportunity to enjoy the sorting lottery when the game is restarted from the game stopped state.

The driving of the rotating body 201 may be stopped while the game is stopped. That is, since the game ball continues to move due to the rising device 215 being driven, a certain degree of randomness can be ensured regardless of whether the rotating body 201 is driven. In this case, for example, after the power is restored, the drop passage 210 is closed after the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started, and the period from the start of rotation to the passage is fluidly changed to improve randomness. Good.

Then, at the timing of t6, when the game ball guided to the rotating body 201 passes through the V winning opening 182a, it is detected by the V winning sensor 192. Along with this, the main controller 81 recognizes that the V winning opening 182a has passed (step S805 in FIG. 22), and the opening/closing execution mode is executed. In addition, when the game ball guided to the rotating body 201 does not pass through the V winning opening 182a, that is, when it passes through the removal opening 182b, it is treated as a removal result.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10, the vibration is detected by the influence of the vibration generated by the people around, and when the game is stopped, the opening and closing execution mode is performed by the game ball that is shot before the abnormality is detected. Can be executed, and it is possible to rescue a player who is not malicious.

By the way, in the present embodiment, when vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 240, the winning game balls in the role device device 150 are retained in the role device device 150, and after the game is restarted, in the role device device 150. The remaining balls are used to perform the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201. In this case, before the end of the distribution of the rotating body 201 with respect to the residual ball, the opening/closing accessory 168 shifts to the open state and a new game ball enters the accessory device 150, the rotating body of the residual ball by the game ball. The flow to 201 is obstructed to make the player uncomfortable, or the rotating body 201 is distributed in the state where the number of game balls in the accessory device 150 is increased. As a result, the distribution is performed under an excessively advantageous condition. Inconvenience may occur, such as lottery.

In this respect, according to the present embodiment, when a game ball exists in the accessory device 150, there is a pending memory at the time of restarting the game, or a winning for the operating ports 38, 39 occurs. However, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened. Specifically, when the accessory control flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 (when an affirmative determination is made in the determination processing of step S702 of FIG. 21), the data setting processing of step S704 is executed. The data stored in the holding areas Ra and Rb is not moved to the execution area AE. Therefore, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not newly opened until the gaming balls in the accessory device 150 are all discharged and the accessory controlling flag is cleared, and the accessory device 150 is maintained in the closed state. To be done. As a result, it is possible to restrict the entry of a new game ball into the accessory device 150 until the distribution of the rotary body 201 to the residual ball is completed, and the occurrence of the above inconvenience is preferably avoided.

By the way, in the case where the opening of the accessory device 150 is restricted as described above, the accessory device 150 does not open even if the game ball is shot, so the player stops the launch of the game ball and the accessory device. It is expected that there will be a period of time for the movement of the game ball within 150. In the present embodiment, since the payout stop process is canceled before canceling the opening restriction of the accessory device 150, when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is entered in the middle of payout, the remaining period is used. You can finish paying out the game balls.

When restricting the opening of the opening/closing accessory 168, the value of the remaining ball counter RPC may be referred to instead of the accessory controlling flag. Specifically, the opening/closing accessory 168 may not be opened when the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is “1” or more. Further, it is not always necessary to restrict the opening of the opening/closing accessory 168, and the opening may be allowed. In this case, in order to avoid that the flow of the residual ball is obstructed by the newly won game ball or that the game ball becomes a target of distribution of the rotating body 201 together with the residual ball, a predetermined period after the game is restarted. It is configured to prohibit the launch of a game ball over a range that does not allow a new game ball to be launched, or limit the movement range of a newly won game ball inside the accessory device 150, so that the game ball is a residual ball. It may be better not to enter the movement range.

Further, in the present embodiment, the drop passage 210 is not closed by the drop opening/closing member 211 only after at least the execution period of the main process (FIG. 19) has passed since the power switch 92b was turned on. Where it is necessary to open the gaming machine main body 12 for turning the power switch 92b off and on, if the fall passage 210 is closed while the gaming machine main body 12 is open, the player can play in an unnatural posture. Inconvenience that the game ball is strong or the visibility of the game ball is deteriorated may occur. In this respect, according to the present embodiment, an attendant or the like of the game arcade can close the gaming machine main body 12 using the execution period. As a result, it is possible to play the game after resuming the game with the gaming machine main body 12 closed, and it is possible to suitably eliminate the above inconvenience.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 26, when the vibration is generated by itself for the purpose of cheating, the above relief for the player is unnecessary, and even if the player wins V after the power is restored, it is invalidated. It is preferable to obtain. In such a case, the pachinko machine 10 can deal with the following.

When the vibration detected at the timing of t2 is due to the action of the player himself/herself playing the pachinko machine 10 and the fact is confirmed by an attendant or the like of the game hall, the timing of t14 in FIG. 26(b). Then, the staff or the like operates the power switch 92b while pressing the RAM erasing switch 98a to turn on the power. As a result, the data in the RAM 114 is cleared and the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is also cleared to 0.

After that, since the opening/closing member 211 for dropping is closed with the execution of the normal process (timing of t15), the game ball remaining in the accessory device 150 may pass through the V winning opening 182a. Even if it passes through the V winning opening 182a (timing of t16), it is not grasped by the main control device 81. That is, the pachinko machine 10 grasps the passage of the V winning opening 182a (the detection state of the V winning sensor 192) on condition that the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is "1" or more (step S804 of FIG. 22). ~ Step S805), under the condition that the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is cleared to 0, it is invalid even if the V winning opening 182a is passed. Therefore, when vibration is detected by a cheating act of a player playing the pachinko machine 10, the player can be excluded from the relief.

In the above description, vibration is illustrated as a factor of occurrence of abnormality, but the same applies to the case of a magnet. Further, when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection has not been entered, the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a is not restricted by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping, but the V winning is not in the game stopped state. While restricting the flow of the game ball to the mouth 182a, the flow may be less likely to be restricted as compared with the case where the game is stopped.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

With the transition to the game stopped state based on the abnormality detection, the drop passage 210 is opened to limit the flow of the game balls to the rotating body 201. This prevents the game ball from passing through the V winning opening 182a in a situation where an abnormality is detected.

Then, the drop passage 210 is closed with the release of the game stopped state, and the flow of the game ball to the rotating body 201 is restarted. As a result, the game ball shot before the abnormality is detected can pass through the V winning opening 182a, and the player can expect the occurrence of the opening/closing execution mode. Therefore, the player can be suitably relieved when an abnormality is detected due to an action of a person around the player.

When the flow of the game ball to the rotating body 201 is restricted, the game ball is looped in the accessory device 150. As a result, it becomes possible to utilize the game balls remaining in the accessory device 150 to make a rescue, and to force a new game ball to be launched (consumed) or to win a prize in the accessory device 150. Is avoided.

Further, the ascending device 215 is arranged in the middle of the loop path so that the game balls are lifted up during the loop. In this case, in the process of the game ball reaching the rotating body 201, a special motion different from the normal motion of the game ball rising can be given. As a result, it is possible to make the movement of the game ball interesting, and it is possible to make it look like a game effect using the game ball during the game interruption period.

The guide passages 183a and 183b having different arrival periods to the rotating body 201 are provided, and the game balls fed by the raising device 215 are distributed to the guide passages 183a and 183b. Depending on which of the left and right guide passages 183a, 183b the returned game ball flows down, the arrival timing of the game ball to the rotating body 201 can be made different, and the randomness of the distribution result for the returned game ball can be made. It will be possible to improve.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
This modification is different from the first embodiment in the position of the restriction means for restricting the flow of the game balls. The accessory device 300 of the present modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The accessory device 300 is configured to guide the game ball, which has entered the rotating body 201, to the ascending device 215 as the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection. Specifically, in the V winning passage 310 communicating with the V winning opening 182a, a V-side guide passage 311 is provided so as to branch from the passage 310. The V-side guide passage 311 branches off from the V-winning passage 310 near the upstream side of the V-winning sensor 192, and its outlet 311 a communicates with the lifting device 215.

A V-side distribution member 312 is provided at a branch point between the V-winning passage 310 and the V-side guide passage 311. The V-side distribution member 312 is connected to the V-side distribution drive unit 313 (electromagnetic solenoid), and the V-side distribution drive unit 313 is drive-controlled to move the game ball to the V-side induction passage 311. It is displaced into a distribution state in which it is distributed, and a non-distribution state in which the game ball is not distributed to the V-side guide passage 311 by being rotated about the rotation shaft 312a from the distribution state (distributed to the V winning sensor 192). ..

Further, in the accessory device 300, the detachment-side guide passage 316 is provided in the detachment passage 315 communicating with the detachment opening 182b so as to be branched from the passage 315. The disengagement-side guide passage 316 branches off from the disengagement passage 315 in the vicinity of the upstream side of the disengagement sensor 193, and, like the V-side guide passage 311, the outlet portion 316 a communicates with the lifting device 215.

A detachment side distribution member 317 is provided at a branch point between the detachment passage 315 and the detachment side guide passage 316. The detachment side distribution member 317 is connected to the detachment side distribution drive unit 318 (electromagnetic solenoid), and by controlling the drive of the detachment side distribution drive unit 318, the game ball is placed in the detachment side guide passage 316. It is displaced into a distributed state in which it is distributed and a non-distributed state in which the game ball is not distributed to the out-side guide passage 316 by rotating around the rotating shaft 317a (distributed to the out sensor 193) from the distributed state. ..

The V-side distribution drive unit 313 and the out-side distribution drive unit 318 are electrically connected to the main controller 81, and the main-control unit 81 controls the V-side distribution member 312 and the out-side distribution member 317. The distribution mode is controlled.

Next, a flow when an abnormality is detected in this modification will be described with reference to FIG.

In the state in which no abnormality is detected and the game has not transitioned to the game stopped state, as shown in FIG. 29A, the V-side distribution member 312 and the detachment-side distribution member 317 are controlled to the non-distribution state. .. The game ball received in the ball guiding portion 202 of the rotating body 201 enters the V winning opening 182a or the leaving opening 182b, and then flows down the V winning passage 310 or the leaving passage 315, and the V winning sensor 192 or the detaching sensor. Guided by 193.

On the other hand, when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection, as shown in FIG. 29B, the V-side distribution member 312 and the out-side distribution member 317 are both controlled to the distribution state. The game ball received in the ball guide portion 202 of the rotating body 201 is distributed to the V-side guide passage 311 or the disengagement-side guide passage 316, and reaches the ascending device 215 without reaching the V winning sensor 192 or the disengagement sensor 193. Be guided.

Then, the game ball guided to the rising device 215 rises in the rising device 215, and then is guided to the ball distribution part 185 through the outlet guide part 238 of the rising device 215, and again the guide passage 183 toward the rotating body 201. Flow down. After that, the game ball loops through the above route until the game stopped state is released. As a result, the flow of the game ball to the V winning sensor 192 and the detachment sensor 193 is restricted, and the passage of the game ball through the sensors 192 and 192 is blocked.

After that, the power switch 92b is operated, and the power is turned off and then on again to release the game stop state, and accordingly, the V-side distribution member 312 and the detachment-side distribution member 317 are in the non-distribution state. .. As a result, as shown in FIG. 29A, the flow of the game ball to the V winning sensor 192 and the detachment sensor 193 is restarted.

According to this modification, even if a vibration or a magnet is detected in a state in which the game ball has been received in the ball guide portion 202 of the rotating body 201, it can be a target of relief and a wide range of players without malicious intent. It will be possible to relieve.

In the above configuration, the game balls that have entered the V winning opening 182a and the removal opening 182b are configured to be looped without distinction. However, after transition to the game stopped state based on the abnormality detection state, inside the accessory device 300 It may be determined which of the V winning opening 182a and the escape opening 182b the game ball first enters, and the game ball may be looped only when entering the V winning opening 182a. Specifically, a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball is arranged between the V winning opening 182a and the V-side sorting member 312, and between the detachment opening 182b and the detaching-side sorting member 317. From the detection state of the sensor, When it is grasped that the game ball first entered the V winning opening 182a, the V side allocating member 312 and the detachment side allocating member 317 are placed in the allocating state, and it is grasped that the game ball first enters the eviction port 182b. In that case, both the distribution members 312 and 317 are set to the non-distribution state. As a result, it is possible to intentionally cause the game to be stopped and suppress an illegal act in which the distribution lottery of the rotating body 201 is redone.

Furthermore, the ascending device 215 is separately provided for the V winning opening 182a and the detachment opening 182b, and the game balls that are lifted by the ascending device 215 of the V winning opening 182a are directly fed to the V winning opening 182a or the V winning passage 310. A ball passage for guiding may be arranged so that the game ball that has entered the V winning opening 182a returns to the V winning opening 182a, and the game ball that has entered the removal opening 182b returns to the removal opening 182b.

<Second Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the structure for guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215 is different from that of the first embodiment. The accessory device 400 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the accessory device 400, a projecting portion 402 having a substantially trapezoidal shape in a front view and projecting upward is provided at the front center of the guide passage forming member 181. The guide passage 401 is divided into a left guide passage 401a and a right guide passage 401b by the protrusion 402.

A left side guide member 403a and a right side guide member 403b are provided on both left and right sides of the protruding portion 402. The left guide member 403a guides the game ball flowing down the left guide passage 401a to the rotating body 201, and the right guide member 403b guides the game ball flowing down the right guide passage 401b to the rotating body 201. is there. Each of the guide members 403a and 403b is configured symmetrically and extends in the front-rear direction from the front end of the guide passage forming member 181 to the front end of the upper surface opening of the recess 182.

The left guide member 403a will be described in detail as an example. As shown in FIG. 33(a), the upper surface of the left guide member 403a is inclined so that it becomes lower toward the rotating body 201 as a whole. A left lead-out portion 404 is formed in the rear half of the upper surface of the left guide member 403a, one step lower than the front half of the upper surface of the left guide member 403a. The upper surface of the left lead-out portion 404 is flush with the upper surface (game ball rolling surface) of the left guide passage 401a. The step surface 405 along the outer edge of the left lead-out portion 404 is formed in an arc shape that is convex forward in a plan view (see FIG. 32 ), whereby the game ball is guided backward.

The left guide member 403a is rotatably supported on the back surface side thereof. More specifically, the tilting direction of the upper surface is changed by turning up and down around a turning shaft 406a extending in the left-right direction. The left-side guide member 403a is connected to the left-side guide drive unit 410a (electromagnetic solenoid), and rotates when the left-side guide drive unit 410a is drive-controlled.

When the left-side guide drive unit 410a is not driven (excited), the left-side guide member 403a has a posture in which the upper surface thereof is inclined downward toward the rotating body 201, as shown in FIG. The game ball flowing down the guide passage 401a is guided to the rotating body 201 and is in a forward tilted state.

On the other hand, when the left-side guide drive unit 410a is driven (excited), the left-side guide member 403a rotates downward from the forward-inclined state so that the inclination direction of the upper surface is reversed. Then, the reverse inclination state is obtained in which the inclination is downward toward the front side (the side opposite to the rotating body 201). In this case, the game ball flowing down the left guide passage 401a is not guided to the rotating body 201, but is guided to the receiving portion 415 arranged in front of the guide passage forming member 181.

Incidentally, the right guide member 403b is also rotatable in the up-down direction about the rotation shaft 406b on the rear surface side, and the right guide drive unit 410b (electromagnetic solenoid) is drive-controlled, whereby It is possible to switch between an inclined state and a reverse inclined state.

As shown in FIG. 30, on the upper surface of the receiving portion 415, a left side receiving port 416a is formed in front of the left side guide member 403a, and a right side receiving port 416b is formed in front of the right side guide member 403b. Are formed. Each of these receiving ports 416a and 416b is opened upward, and one game ball can pass therethrough.

Inside the receiving portion 415, as shown in FIG. 35(b), an inner space 417 is formed in which the game balls entered from the respective inlets 416a and 416b can flow down. The lower part of the inner space 417 is provided with an inclined surface 419 that collects the game balls in the inner space 417 at the outlet 418, and the game balls are discharged downward through the outlet 418.

The receiving portion 415 is formed of a transparent (translucent) synthetic resin, and is located behind the transparent portion 175b (FIG. 6) of the front frame 175. Therefore, the game ball in the receiving portion 415 can be visually recognized through the light transmitting portion 175b of the front frame 175. Note that the entire receiving portion 415 does not necessarily have to be transparent, and at least the front wall portion 415a may be transparent.

As shown in FIG. 33( b) and FIG. 35( b ), on the upper surface of the receiving portion 415, a substantially flat plate-like opening/closing plate that opens/closes the respective inlets 416 a and 416 b by moving on the upper surface in the left/right direction. 423 is provided. As shown in FIG. 30, the opening/closing plate 423 has a size capable of simultaneously closing the respective inlets 416a and 416b, and a cutout portion having a shape and size corresponding to the left inlet 416a is formed in the left and right central portions thereof. 424 is formed. The opening/closing plate 423 is connected to an opening/closing plate driving unit 425 (electromagnetic solenoid), and the receiving/closing plate driving unit 425 is drive-controlled to open/close each of the receiving ports 416a and 416b.

Specifically, when the opening/closing plate drive unit 425 is not driven (excited), the opening/closing plate 423 is positioned such that the cutout 424 is between the left side inlet 416a and the right side inlet 416b (FIG. 32 and FIG. 33(b)), the inlets 416a and 416b are closed. On the other hand, when the opening/closing plate driving unit 425 is driven (excited), the opening/closing plate 423 moves leftward from the closed state (closed position), so that the opening/closing plate 423 retreats from above the right side inlet port 416b and has a notch. The portion 424 moves above the left inlet 416a (see FIG. 34 and FIG. 35(b)), and the inlets 416a and 416b are opened.

Below the receiving portion 415, as shown in FIG. 31, a rear guide passage 426 formed in the discharge passage forming member 191 is arranged. The rear guide passage 426 communicates with the outlet 418 of the receiving portion 415 and extends rearward. The rear guiding passage 426 guides the game ball from the receiving portion 415 to the rear rising device 215.

In the above-described configuration, the left-side guide drive unit 410a, the right-side guide drive unit 410b, and the opening/closing plate drive unit 425 are electrically connected to the main controller 81. The main controller 81 controls the inclination direction of the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b, and the opening/closing control of the opening/closing plate 423.

Next, a flow when an abnormality is detected in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35.

In a state where no abnormality is detected and the game has not transitioned to the game stopped state, the guide members 403a and 403b are in the forward inclined state, and the opening/closing plate 423 is in the closed state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32, the game balls that have entered the accessory device 400 are distributed to the left guide passage 401a or the right guide passage 401b by the ball distributing portion 185, and then the left guide member 403a or the right guide member 403b. Is guided to the rotating body 201. Then, when the game ball is received by the V winning opening guide portion 204 of the rotating body 201 and passes through the V winning opening 182a (FIG. 31), the opening/closing execution mode is entered.

When shifting to the game stopped state based on the abnormality detection, each of the guide drive units 410a and 410b and the opening/closing plate drive unit 425 is set to a drive state (excitation state). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the guide members 403a and 403b are switched to the reverse tilted state and the opening/closing plate 423 is switched to the open state.

In this case, the game ball that has won the accessory device 400 is guided to the receiving portion 415 by the guide members 403a and 403b after flowing down the guide passages 401a and 401b. The game ball guided to the receiving portion 415 enters the receiving portion 415 through the respective receiving ports 416a and 416b and drops toward the rear guiding passage 426 (FIG. 31).

The game ball that has fallen into the rear guiding passage 426 is guided to the lifting device 215 and returned to above the ball distribution unit 185 by the lifting device 215. Then, the ball is distributed to either the left or the right by the ball distributing unit 185 and flows down the left guide passage 401a or the right guide passage 401b again.

While the guide members 403a and 403b are in the reverse tilted state and the opening/closing plate 423 is in the open state, the game ball does not enter the rotating body 201 but is continuously guided to the receiving portion 415. Therefore, the game ball continues to loop in the accessory device 400 until the states of the guide members 403a and 403b and the opening/closing plate 423 are controlled to be reversed.

As a result, the flow of the game ball to the rotating body 201 (the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a) is limited, and in the situation where the abnormality is detected after the game ball has won in the accessory device 400, the game ball is Passing through the V winning opening 182a is avoided.

After that, when the power switch 92b (FIG. 5) is operated and turned on again after the power is cut off, the guide members 403a and 403b are switched to the forward tilted state with the game stopped state being released, and the opening/closing plate 423 is switched to the closed state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, the flow of the game balls to the rotating body 201 (the flow of the game balls to the V winning opening 182a) is restarted, and the game looping in the accessory device 400 is the rotating body 201. Be derived to. When the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a, the opening/closing execution mode is entered. By the way, while the game ball exists in the accessory device 400, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened, and new winnings to the accessory device 400 are restricted.

As described above, according to accessory device 400 according to the present embodiment, a player with no malicious intent can be rescued when an abnormality is detected due to an action of a person in the surroundings. The same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is not transitioned, the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a is not restricted by the guide members 403a and 403b, but the game is stopped. While not in the state, the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a may be restricted, but the flow may be less likely to be restricted than in the case where the game is stopped.

<Third Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the switching timing of the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b is different from that in the second embodiment. That is, in the second embodiment, each of the guide members 403a, 403b is displaced from the forward tilted state to the reverse tilted state when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection, but in the present embodiment, further Even when the game is not stopped based on the abnormality detection, the guide members 403a and 403b are displaced to the reverse tilt state. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described.

Rotating body 201 in the present embodiment rotates counterclockwise at a constant speed, and the rotating body 201 is set to rotate once at a rotation speed of 10 seconds. In addition, the receiving portion 415 of the accessory device 400 is provided with receiving sensors 430a and 430b indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. Each of these sensors 430a, 430b detects a game ball that has passed through each of the receiving ports 416a, 416b, and is electrically connected to the effect control device 82. Further, the present embodiment is provided with the opening/closing plate 423 provided on the upper surface of the receiving portion 415 in the second embodiment and the opening/closing plate driving unit 425 that drives the opening/closing plate 423 to open/close. However, the receiving ports 416a and 416b of the receiving unit 415 are always open.

Under such a configuration, an origin return process of returning the rotational position of the rotating body 201 to the original position is performed when the power is turned on, and after the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started, each guide member 403a, 403a is synchronized with the rotating body 201. 403b is operated. Hereinafter, a control process executed by the MPU 112 of the main control device 81 to perform the operation will be described.

<Main processing>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by MPU 112 of main controller 81 in the present embodiment.

In the main processing of this embodiment, in steps S2001 to S2006, the same processing as steps S501 to S506 of the main processing (FIG. 19) in each of the above-described embodiments is executed, and the RAM erase switch 98a is pressed. In addition to the above case, when the power shutdown occurrence information is not set, or when the abnormality of the data stored and held is confirmed by the RAM determination value, the process proceeds to steps S2007 to S2009.

In steps S2007 to S2009, similarly to steps S507 to S509 of the main processing (FIG. 19) in each of the above-described embodiments, the initialization command is output, the used area of the RAM 114 is cleared, and the RAM 114 is initialized. ..

After executing the processing of step S2009, the process proceeds to step S2010, and initialization origin return processing is executed. The initialization origin return process in step S2010 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

In the initialization origin return processing, first, in step S2101, a return processing for returning the rotational position of the rotating body 201 to the origin position is executed. As shown in FIG. 40( a ), the origin position of the rotating body 201 is a position where the V winning opening guide portion 204 of the rotating body 201 faces the left guide member 403 a, in other words, the V winning opening guide portion 204. The left side guide member 403a is set at a position on the front side. In the present embodiment, when the V winning opening guide portion 204 passes through the origin position, the cutout portion 198a (FIG. 31) of the cut van 198 provided on the output shaft 194a of the rotating body driving portion 194 is rotated. The detection sensor 196 is configured to pass between both arm portions 196a and 196b.

In step S2101, the rotational position of the rotator 201 is grasped based on the detection signal from the rotational position detection sensor 196, and if the rotational position of the rotator 201 is not the origin position, the rotator drive unit 194 is drive-controlled. The rotary body 201 is rotationally driven toward the origin position. When it is confirmed from the state of the detection signal that the rotating body 201 has reached the origin position, the origin return flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114 in the following step S2102. The origin return flag is a flag indicating that the rotating body 201 has returned to the origin.

Returning to the explanation of the main processing (FIG. 36), in the determination processing of step S2003, when it is determined that the RAM erase switch 98a is not pressed, it is determined that the power failure flag is stored and the RAM determination value is normal. If there is such a condition, the power failure flag of the RAM 114 is cleared in step S2011, and the power recovery command is output in the subsequent step S2012. These processes are similar to steps S510 and S511 of the main process (FIG. 19) in each of the above-described embodiments.

After performing the process of step S2012, the process proceeds to step S2013, and the origin return process is performed. The origin return processing in step S2013 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

In the return-to-origin process, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not an abnormality detection flag (vibration detection flag, magnet detection flag) is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114, and it is determined whether or not the abnormality detection state is set. judge. In the case of the abnormality detection state, the home position return processing is ended in order to maintain the rotation state of the rotating body 201 at that time.

On the other hand, if it is not in the abnormality detection state, in step S2202, a return process of returning the rotational position of the rotating body 201 to the original position is executed. This processing is the same as step S2101 of the origin return processing at initialization (FIG. 37(a)). When it is confirmed that the rotating body 201 has returned to the origin position based on the detection signal from the rotation position detection sensor 196, the origin return flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114 in subsequent step S2203.

After performing the origin return process in step S2013, in steps S2014 to S2019, the same process as steps S512 to S516 of the main process (FIG. 19) in each of the above-described embodiments is performed to execute the main process. finish.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a normal process executed by MPU 112 of main controller 81 in the present embodiment.

In the normal processing of the present embodiment, in steps S2301 to S2304, the same processing as step S601 and steps S603 to S605 of the normal processing (FIG. 20) in each of the above-described embodiments is executed.

After the opening type counter CS update process of step S2304 is executed, a rotation start process of starting the rotational drive of the rotating body 201 is executed in subsequent step S2305. The rotation start processing of step S2305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the rotation start process, it is determined in step S2401 whether or not the origin return flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. When the origin return flag is stored, it is determined in step S2402 whether or not the rotation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. The rotation flag is a flag indicating that the rotating body 201 is rotating.

When it is determined that the rotation flag is not stored, in step S2403, the rotary body drive unit 194 is set to the driving state, and the rotary drive of the rotary body 201 is started. By this processing, the rotating body 201 starts rotating in the counterclockwise direction, and thereafter rotates at a constant speed at one rotation speed in 10 seconds.

After the process of step S2403 is executed, the origin return flag stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 is cleared in step S2404, and further, the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 are rotated in step S2405. Stores the flag.

Next, in step S2406, the start waiting period of the left guide member 403a is set. The start waiting period defines a period in which the left guide member 403a is kept waiting in the forward inclined state after the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started. In step S2406, "500" is set to the value of the timer counter T1 provided in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114. The value of the timer counter T1 set here is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15) is executed. Therefore, the start waiting period is 1 sec. During the period of 1 sec, as shown in FIG. 40B, after the rotating body 201 starts to rotate from the origin position, the outside guide portion 203a on the left side of the V winning mouth guide portion 204 is left side guide member 403a. It is the period until reaching the rear position of.

After executing the processing of step S2406, the first standby flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S2407. The first standby flag is a flag indicating that the left guide member 403a is in the standby state.

Next, in step S2408, the start waiting period of the right guide member 403b is set. The start waiting period defines a period in which the right guide member 403b is kept waiting in the forward inclined state after the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started. In step S2408, "1500" is set to the value of the timer counter T2 provided in the various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114, and 3 seconds is set as the start waiting period. During the period of 3 seconds, as shown in FIG. 40(c), after the rotating body 201 starts rotating from the origin position, the outlet guide portion 203a on the left side of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is moved to the right side guide member 403b. It is the period until reaching the rear position of.

After executing the processing of step S2408, in step S2409, the second standby flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114, and the rotation start processing ends. The second standby flag is a flag indicating that the right guide member 403b is in the standby state.

If the determination process of step S2401 is negative, or if the determination process of step S2402 is affirmative, the rotation start process ends.

Returning to the description of the normal processing (FIG. 38), after the rotation start processing is executed in step S2305, the guide member control processing for switching the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b is executed in step S2306. .. The guide member control process of step S2306 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

This guide member control processing controls switching of the guide members 403a and 403b from the forward tilted state to the reverse tilted state, and from the reverse tilted state to the forward tilted state. First, in step S2501, it is determined whether a rotation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. If the rotation flag is not stored, this guide member control process is ended, and if the rotation flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S2502 and subsequent steps.

In the processing from step S2502, switching control processing of the left guide member 403a is performed in steps S2502 to S2513, and switching control processing of the right guide member 403b is performed in steps S2514 to S2525.

Here, the switching control of the left guide member 403a in steps S2502 to S2513 will be described first. In the switching control processing of the left guide member 403a, it is determined in step S2502 whether or not the first reverse inclination flag is stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 114. The first tilt flag is a flag indicating that the left guide member 403a is in the reverse tilt state.

If the first reverse tilt flag is not stored, it is determined in step S2503 whether the first standby flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. If the first standby flag is stored, it means that the left guide member 403a is in the standby state. Therefore, in step S2504, it is determined whether or not the start standby period of the left guide member 403a has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter T1 of the RAM 114 is "0".

If the value of the timer counter T1 is "0", the first standby flag of the RAM 114 is cleared in step S2505, and the reverse tilt period of the left guide member 403a is set in subsequent step S2506. This reverse inclination period defines a maintenance period of the reverse inclination state when the left guide member 403a is switched to the reverse inclination state. In step S2506, the value of the timer counter T1 of the RAM 114 is set to "250", and the reverse tilt period is set to 0.5 sec.

After the process of step S2506 is performed, in step S2507, the left guide drive unit 410a is driven to displace the left guide member 403a to the reverse tilt state, and in subsequent step S2508, various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 are stored. The first reverse tilt flag is stored in.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of step S2502 that the first inclination flag is stored, it means that the left guide member 403a is in the reverse inclination state. Therefore, in step S2509, the timer counter of the RAM 114 is stored. It is determined whether or not the value of T1 is “0”, that is, whether or not the reverse tilt period of the left guide member 403a has ended.

When the value of the timer counter T1 is “0”, the forward inclination period of the left guide member 403a is set in step S2510. This forward inclination period defines the maintenance period of the forward inclination state when the left guide member 403a is switched to the forward inclination state. In step S2510, the value of the timer counter T1 of the RAM 114 is set to "4750", and the forward tilt period is set to 9.5 sec.

After executing the process of step S2510, in step S2511, the left guide driving unit 410a is set in the drive stopped state to displace the left guide member 403a to the forward inclined state, and in subsequent step S2512, various flag storage areas of the RAM 114 are stored. The first reverse tilt flag stored in 114e is cleared.

Further, in the determination processing of step S2503, when it is determined that the first standby flag is not stored, it means that the left guide member 403a is in the forward inclination state, and therefore, in step S2513, the left guide member 403a. It is determined whether or not the forward inclination period of 3 has ended, specifically, whether or not the value of the timer counter T1 of the RAM 114 is “0”.

When the value of the timer counter T1 is “0”, the process proceeds to steps S2506 to S2508, and the left guide member 403a is displaced to the reverse tilt state after setting the reverse tilt period of the left guide member 403a.

In addition, when a negative determination is made in the various determination processes of steps S2504, S2509, and S2513, or after the processes of steps S2508 and S2512 are performed, the process proceeds to the processes of step S2514 and subsequent steps, and the switching control process of the right guide member 403b is performed. ..

Next, switching control of the right guide member 403b in steps S2514 to S2525 will be described. In the switching control of the right guide member 403b, it is determined in step S2514 whether or not a second reverse tilt flag indicating that the right guide member 403b is in the reverse tilt state is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. ..

If the second reverse inclination flag is not stored, it is determined in step S2515 that the second standby flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S2516. It is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter T2 is “0” (whether or not the start waiting period of the right guide member 403b has ended).

When the value of the timer counter T2 is “0”, the process proceeds to steps S2517 to S2520, the second waiting flag is cleared, and the reverse inclination period (0. 5 sec) setting process, displacing the right side guide member 403b to the reverse tilt state, and storing the second reverse tilt flag.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S2514 that the second reverse tilt flag is stored, the value of the timer counter T2 is “0” (the reverse tilt period of the right guide member 403b ends. Setting process of the forward inclination period (9.5 sec) for maintaining the right guide member 403b in the forward inclination state in steps S2522 to S2524, the process of displacing the right guide member 403b in the forward inclination state, A process of clearing the second reverse inclination flag is executed.

If it is determined that the second standby flag is not stored in the determination processing of step S2515, the value of the timer counter T2 is “0” in step S2525 (the forward inclination period of the right guide member 403b). Is completed), the process proceeds to the setting process of the reverse inclination period of the right guide member 403b in step S2518.

Then, when a negative determination is made in each of the determination processes of steps S2516, S2521, and S2525, or after the processes of steps S2520 and S2524 are performed, the guide member control process ends.

Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 38), after the guide member control process of step S2306 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2307 and subsequent steps. Note that the processing from step S2307 onward is the same as the processing from step S606 onward in the normal processing (FIG. 20) in each of the above-described embodiments, so description will be omitted.

Next, a flow of a game when a game ball is won in the accessory device 400 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 42 and the like. Note that the flow when an abnormality is detected is the same as that in the second embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 42 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the rotating operation of the rotating body 201 and the switching operation of the guide members 403a and 403b in the present embodiment.

At the timing of t21, the origin return processing (steps S2010 and S2013 of FIG. 36) of the rotating body 201 is executed, and when the rotating body 201 returns to the origin position at the timing of t22, the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started. (Step S2403 of FIG. 39). Further, at the timing of t22, the start waiting period (1 sec) of the left guide member 403a and the start waiting period (3 sec) of the right guide member 403b are set as the rotation of the rotating body 201 is started ( Steps S2406 and S2408 in FIG. 39).

At the timing of t23 when the start waiting period of the left guide member 403a has elapsed from the timing of t22, the left guide member 403a is switched from the forward tilt state to the reverse tilt state (step S2507 in FIG. 41). Then, the reverse inclination state is maintained for 0.5 sec, and then the state is changed to the forward inclination state (steps S2506 to S2511 in FIG. 41).

When the forward inclination period of 9.5 seconds elapses after the change to the forward inclination state, the left guide member 403a is changed to the reverse inclination state again at the timing of t26 (steps S2509 to S2513 in FIG. 41). The timing of t26 is 1 sec after the timing of t25 when the rotating body 201 passes the origin position. Then, after a reverse tilt period of 0.5 sec, the forward tilt state is maintained for 9.5 sec. After that, similarly to the above, the left guide member 403a is switched to the reverse tilt state once every 10 seconds, and is switched and driven in synchronization with the rotating operation of the rotating body 201 (timing t29).

Then, when the game ball winning in the accessory device 400 reaches the left guide member 403a in a state where the left guide member 403a is in the reverse inclined state, the game ball is guided to the receiving portion 415 by the left guide member 403a. It The game ball guided to the receiving unit 415 is guided to the raising device 215 through the rear guiding passage 426, and returned to above the ball distributing unit 185 by the raising device 215.

At that time, the passage of the game ball is detected by the receiving sensors 430a and 430b provided in the receiving portion 415. Based on the detection result, the effect control device 82 notifies that the opportunity to re-try the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201 has been given. For example, "Retry!" is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

As described above, the origin position of the rotating body 201 is set to the position where the V winning opening guide portion 204 is located behind the left guide member 403a (FIG. 40(a)). That is, the rotating body 201 is easy to distribute the game ball guided by the left side guide member 403a to the V winning opening guide section 204 while being located at the origin position. Therefore, when the rotating body 201 reaches the origin position, the game ball that has won the accessory device 400 reaches the left guide member 403a, and the game ball may be distributed to the V winning opening guide portion 204. It becomes a condition that becomes higher.

Then, the timing when the left guide member 403a is in the reverse tilted state is the timing when the outlet guide portion 203a adjacent to the left of the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the rear position of the left guide member 403a, in other words, the left guide member. This is the timing when the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is shifted to the right by one ball guide portion 202 with respect to 403a. It can be said that this timing is very regrettable because the arrival of the game ball at the left side guide member 403a is slightly delayed from the state where the game ball is easily distributed to the V winning opening guide portion 204. In the present embodiment, when the game ball reaches the left side guide member 403a at such a regrettable timing, the game ball can be guided to the receiving portion 415.

On the other hand, at the timing of t24 when the start waiting period (3 sec) of the right guide member 403b has elapsed from the timing of t22, the right guide member 403b is switched from the forward tilt state to the reverse tilt state, and reverses for 0.5 sec. The tilted state is maintained (step S2518 to step S2521 in FIG. 41). After that, the mode is switched to the forward tilt state, the forward tilt state is maintained for 9.5 seconds, and then the reverse tilt state is switched again at the timing of t27 (steps S2522 to S2525 in FIG. 41). After that, similarly to the above, the right guide member 403b is switched to the reverse tilt state once in the cycle of 10 sec, and is switched and driven in synchronization with the rotating operation of the rotating body 201 (timing of t30).

The timing at which the right guide member 403b is in the reverse tilt state is also the timing at which the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is displaced to the right by one ball guide portion 202 with respect to the right guide member 403b. Also in this case, the arrival of the game ball at the right guide member 403b is slightly delayed, and when the game ball reaches the right guide member 403b at such a regrettable timing, the game ball is guided to the receiving portion 415. If possible, the possibility of reattempting the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201 is given.

Here, in the accessory device 400, the first return passage passing through the left guide passage 401a and the right guide passage 401b are used as a route in which the game ball guided to the receiving portion 415 returns to the guide members 403a and 403b again. And a second return passage that passes therethrough (see FIG. 31, etc.). In the present embodiment, the return period of the game ball in each of the return passages is the rotation cycle of the rotating body 201 and the right guide member 403b after the V winning opening guide portion 204 has passed the rear position of the left guide member 403a. It is set in consideration of the period until reaching the rear position and the switching timing of the guide members 403a and 403b to the reverse tilt state. Specifically, it is set to 7 sec and 11 sec.

With such a configuration, among the game balls guided to the receiving portion 415 by the left guide member 403a, the game balls passing through the first return passage are easily distributed to the outlet guide portion 203 and pass through the second return passage. The game balls are easily distributed to the V winning opening guide section 204. It takes 9 seconds after the left guide member 403a is switched to the reverse tilt state until the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the rear position of the left guide member 403a, and before it reaches the rear position of the right guide member 403b. This is because it takes 11 seconds. That is, the game ball passing through the first return passage reaches the rotating body 201 (the left guide member 403a) earlier than the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the rear position of the left guide member 403a, and the second The game ball passing through the return passage reaches the rotating body 201 (right guide member 403b) at the timing when the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the position behind the left guide member 403a.

Further, among the game balls guided to the receiving portion 415 by the right guide member 403b, the game balls passing through the first return passage are easily distributed to the V winning opening guide portion 204, and the game balls passing through the second return passage. The sphere becomes easy to be distributed to the deviation guide section 203. It takes 7 seconds after the right guide member 403b is switched to the reverse inclination state until the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the rear position of the left guide member 403a, and the rearward position of the right guide member 403b is reached. This is because it takes 9 seconds. That is, the game ball passing through the first return passage reaches the rotating body 201 (the left guide member 403a) at the timing when the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the position behind the left guide member 403a, and the second return. The game ball passing through the passage reaches the rotating body 201 (right guide member 403b) later than the V winning opening guide portion 204 reaches the rear position of the right guide member 403b.

Incidentally, also in the present embodiment, as in the above-described respective embodiments, while the game ball is present in the accessory device 400, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened, and a new game ball is added. Winnings are limited.

The period in which the guide members 403a and 403b are in the reverse tilted state may be shorter or longer than 0.5 sec. By shortening the period of the reverse tilt state, it becomes difficult for the game balls to be distributed to the receiving unit 415 side, and it is possible to increase the feeling of uplifting when the game balls are distributed luckily. On the contrary, by prolonging the period of the reverse inclination state, the game balls are easily distributed to the receiving unit 415 side, and it is possible to increase the chance of re-challenge the distribution lottery of the rotating body 201.

Also regarding the timing of displacing the guide members 403a and 403b to the reverse tilted state, the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is shifted to the right by one ball guide portion 202 with respect to the guide members 403a and 403b. Not limited to the timing, for example, the guide members 403a and 403b may be displaced in the reverse inclined state even when the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is shifted to the right by two of the ball guide portions 202. In this case, the reverse inclination state may be continued until the state is shifted from one state by two, and the reverse inclination period of 0.5 sec may be set each time.

Further, the respective guide members 403a, 403b may be displaced in the reverse tilted state at the timing when the position of the V winning opening guide portion 204 is displaced to the left with respect to the respective guide members 403a, 403b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, the left guide member 403a is displaced to the reverse tilt state after 9 seconds have passed from the origin passing timing of the rotating body 201, and the right guide member has been moved 1 sec after the origin passing timing. It is advisable to displace 403b. As a result, if the arrival timing of the game ball is slightly early and it is regrettable, it is possible to give an opportunity to re-try the distribution lottery of the rotating body 201.

Further, in the present embodiment, each of the guide members 403a and 403b is displaced to the reverse inclination state when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is entered, but in such a case, the guide members 403a and 403b may not be displaced to the reverse inclination state.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

The guide balls 403a and 403b enable the game balls to be distributed to the rotating body 201 side and the receiving unit 415 side, and the game balls distributed to the receiving unit 415 side are lifted by the lifting device 215 to the upstream side of the rotating body 201. Configured to bring back. As a result, there are cases in which the game balls won in the accessory device 400 reach the rotary body 201 as they are, and cases in which they reach the rotary body 201 via the ascending device 215, and the routes to the V winning opening 182a are varied. Can be converted.

When the arrival timing of the game ball is slightly deviated and it is regrettable, the game ball is prevented from entering the rotating body 201 and an opportunity to re-enter the rotating body 201 is provided. As a result, a novel game property with a resurrection element that provides an opportunity to try again in the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201 is given to the V winning opening 182a by giving up the game ball movement. It can be realized, and it becomes possible to improve the fun. In addition, since the opportunity for re-challenge games is granted only in rare cases, frequent re-challenge games are prevented from being given, and it is possible to increase surprise and happiness when re-challenge games occur. ..

A game ball is lifted by the lifting device 215, and the lifted game ball is configured to flow down to the rotating body 201. In this case, in the process of the game ball reaching the rotating body 201, a special motion different from the normal motion of the game ball rising can be given. This makes it possible to diversify the movement of the game ball while increasing the fun of the movement of the game ball itself.

The game ball is prevented from entering the rotary body 201 once immediately before the rotary body 201 (each of the guide members 403a and 403b), and an opportunity to enter the rotary body 201 again is given through the lifting device 215. Since the approach timing of the game ball to the rotating body 201 is different at the time of the first approach and at the time of re-approaching, a difference may occur in the distribution result of the rotating body 201. As a result, even when the timing of the first approach is likely to be assigned to the deviation opening guide section 203, it can be expected to be assigned to the V winning opening guide section 204 in the second approach.

The guide passages 401a and 401b having different entry positions and arrival periods to the rotating body 201 are provided, and the game balls fed by the lifting device 215 are distributed to the guide passages 401a and 401b. Depending on which of the left and right guide passages 401a, 401b the returned game ball flows down, the entry position and the arrival timing of the game ball to the rotating body 201 can be made different, and the distribution result of the returned game ball It becomes possible to improve randomness.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the structure of the rotating body and the structure for guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215 are different from those of the above-described embodiments. The accessory device 500 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48. The same components as those in the above-described respective embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The accessory device 500 in the present embodiment includes a rotating body 510, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45. The rotating body 510 is provided with a bottomed re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 as the ball guide portion 202, in addition to the escape opening guide portion 203 and the V winning opening guide portion 204. That is, the ball guide unit 202 is composed of eight escape port guide units 203, one V winning opening guide unit 204, and one re-challenging mouth guide unit 511.

The re-challenge mouth guide section 511 is arranged to face the V winning opening guide section 204 with the center of the rotating body 510 interposed therebetween. The re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 has a size such that one game ball is inserted therein, and its bottom surface 511a (FIG. 46(b)) is inclined so that it becomes lower toward the outside.

In the concave portion 182 of the rotator unit 501, a V-winning hole 182a, a removal opening 182b, and a re-challenging opening 520 are formed. The re-challenge port 520 is formed in the back passage wall 182c of the recess 182, and is open forward so that one gaming ball can pass through.

As shown in FIG. 46( b ), the height at which the re-challenge port 520 is located corresponds to the height of the re-challenge port guide portion 511 of the rotating body 510. Specifically, when the re-challenge mouth guide 511 is located in front of the re-challenge mouth 520, the lower end of the re-challenge mouth 520 is located at substantially the same height as the bottom surface 511a of the re-challenge mouth guide 511. There is. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the re-challenge mouth guide 511 reaches the front of the re-challenge mouth 520 as the rotating body 201 rotates, and enters the re-challenge mouth 520.

Here, as shown in FIG. 46( b) and FIG. 47( b ), in the rotating body 510, there is a difference in height between the bottom surface 511 a of the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 and the bottom surface 203 b of the removal mouth guide portion 203. Is provided. Specifically, the bottom surface 203b is lower than the bottom surface 511a by the radius of the game ball. Therefore, even if the game ball that has entered the escape port guide portion 203 arrives in front of the re-challenge port 520, the movement toward the re-challenge port 520 side is restricted by the back passage wall 182c, and the re-challenge port 520 is placed inside the re-challenge port 520. Does not enter.

Behind the re-challenge port 520, a re-challenge passage 521 that can receive the game ball that has entered the re-challenge port 520 is provided. The re-challenge passage 521 guides the game ball entering the re-challenge port 520 downward. A re-challenge sensor 523 is provided below the re-challenge passage 521, and a game ball passing through the re-challenge passage 521 is detected by the re-challenge sensor 523. The re-challenge sensor 523 is electrically connected to the effect control device 82.

As shown in FIG. 45, a rear guide passage 524 formed in the discharge passage forming member 191 is arranged below the re-challenge passage 521. The rear guiding passage 524 leads to the lifting device 215, and the game ball that has passed through the re-challenge passage 521 is guided to the lifting device 215 via the rear guiding passage 524.

Next, a flow of a game when a game ball wins the accessory device 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the flow when the game ball enters the V winning opening 182a or the removal opening 182b is the same as in each of the above-described embodiments, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

When a game ball is won in the accessory device 500, the game ball reaches the ball distribution unit 185 through the game ball passage 178 (FIG. 6) and is moved to the left side by the ball distribution unit 185, as shown in FIG. 48(b). It is distributed to either the guide passage 183a or the right guide passage 183b. Then, it is guided to the lead-out portion 186 by rolling either of the guide passages 183a and 183b.

The game ball guided to the lead-out portion 186 is led out to the rotating body 510 along the inclination of the lead-out portion 186. As shown in FIG. 48( a ), the game ball (P in the figure) that has been led out to the rotating body 510 and has entered the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 is the re-challenge mouth 520 (see the figure) as the rotating body 510 rotates. You will be guided to 44).

Since the re-challenge mouth guide section 511 is one of the ten ball guide sections 202, the game ball enters the re-challenge mouth 520 with a probability of 1/10. However, the number of the re-challenge mouth guide portions 511 is not limited to the above number, and for example, the number of the re-challenge mouth guide portions 511 may be two and the probability of entering may be 1/5. May be Further, the position of the re-challenging mouth guide portion 511 is not limited to the above-mentioned position, and may be arranged adjacent to the V winning opening mouth guide portion 204, or may be arranged at another position.

The game ball guided to the re-challenge port 520 flows down in the re-challenge passage 521 and is guided to the rear guide passage 213, as shown in FIG. In this case, the game ball is detected by the re-challenge sensor 523. Along with this, the effect control device 82 executes the notification that the opportunity to try the distribution lottery of the rotating body 201 again is given. For example, as shown in FIG. 48( a ), “Retry!” is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

The game ball guided to the rear guide passage 213 enters the raising device 215 and rises in the raising device 215. The game ball that has risen in the ascending device 215 is returned to above the ball distribution unit 185 via the exit guide unit 238.

The game ball returned to the upper side of the ball distribution unit 185 is distributed to either the left or right, and flows down through the respective guide passages 183a and 183b again. The game ball that has flowed down each of the guide passages 183a and 183b is led out to the rotating body 510 via the lead-out portion 186 and is again used for the distribution lottery.

Also in the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described third embodiment, the returned game ball has a first return passage (route through the left guide passage 183a) and a second return passage (right guide passage 183b). It is better to be easily assigned to the V winning opening guide portion 204 when passing one of the routes) and to be easily assigned to the deviation opening guide portion 203 when passing the other.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the period from when the game ball enters the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 until it returns to the rotating body 510 is set so as not to be an integral multiple of the rotation cycle of the rotating body 510. There is. This is the same when passing through either the left guide passage 183a or the right guide passage 183b. This prevents the game ball that has entered the re-challenge mouth guide section 511 from entering the re-challenge mouth guide section 511 again, and the number of loops is substantially limited to one.

Note that, also in the present embodiment, as in the above-described respective embodiments, while the game ball exists in the accessory device 500, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened, and a new game ball is added. Winnings are limited.

Further, the first embodiment may be applied to this embodiment, and the game ball may be guided to the ascending device 215 when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection. Specifically, in the configuration shown in FIGS. 44 to 47, a drop passage 210 (see FIG. 8) is provided in the front center of the guide passage 183, and an opening/closing member 211 for dropping (FIG. 8) that opens and closes the drop passage 210. (See). Then, the rear guide passage 213 (see FIG. 9) is formed in the discharge passage forming member 191, and the game ball from the fall passage 210 is guided to the rising device 215. In this case, the rear guide passage 524 (see FIG. 45) may be formed on the rear guide passage 213, or the ball entrance in the rear guide passage 524 may be displaced from the rear guide passage 213, and then both guide passages 213, 524 may be formed. May be merged.

Under such a configuration, when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is not made, the drop passage 210 is closed by the drop opening/closing member 211. As a result, the game ball can enter the rotating body 510, and a game aiming for a V prize or a re-challenge game accompanied by distribution to the re-challenge mouth guide unit 511 can be executed.

On the other hand, when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection, the drop opening/closing member 211 opens the drop passage 210. Thereby, the game ball flowing through the guide passage 183 is guided to the falling passage 210 and guided to the ascending device 215, and the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a is restricted. This state is maintained until the game stop state (abnormality detection state) is released, and the game ball is looped in the accessory device 500.

In this case, the easiness of guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215 is different between the state in which the game stop state based on the abnormality detection has not been shifted and the state in which the game stop state based on the abnormality detection has been shifted. That is, in the former case, acceptance of the game ball to the re-challenge mouth guide unit 511 is permitted during the period (1 s) in which the re-challenge mouth guide unit 511 is located behind the derivation unit 186, and the game ball is raised by the raising device 215. Be guided to. On the other hand, in the latter case, the game ball continues to be guided to the rising device 215 until the game stopped state is released. That is, the former is less likely to guide the game ball to the lifting device 215 than the latter.

For example, if the easiness of guiding is made equal in any of the above cases, the game ball tends to be returned too easily in a situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected, or the occurrence of the abnormal factor cannot be relieved. Inconvenience such as a situation may occur. In this respect, according to the present configuration, it is possible to selectively use the easiness of guiding according to each situation, and it is possible to improve the interest in a situation where the occurrence of an abnormal factor is not detected even though the common raising device 215 is used. It is possible to favorably achieve both the relief when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected.

Further, instead of the first embodiment, the modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 28 and the like and the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 30 to 35 are applied to the present embodiment. Alternatively, a combination of them may be applied to this embodiment.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

The rotating body 510 is provided with the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511, and the game ball that has entered the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 is lifted by the lifting device 215 and returned to the upstream side of the rotating body 510. As a result, when the game ball enters the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511, the game ball is guided to the rotating body 510 again, and it becomes possible to re-challenge the sorting lottery. Therefore, even if the game ball cannot be distributed to the V winning opening guide portion 204, there is still a possibility that the gaming ball will pass through the V winning opening 182a, and it is possible to have a sense of expectation. That is, not only the expectation that the game ball is distributed to the V winning opening guide section 204, but also the expectation that the game ball is distributed to the re-challenge mouth guiding section 511 can be evoked, and the interest is improved. It will be possible.

In this case, when the game ball reaches the rotating body 510 without passing through the raising device 215, and when the game ball reaches the rotating body 510 via the raising device 215, the arrival timing of the rotating body 510 of the game ball. Therefore, the distribution result of the rotating body 510 may differ between the former case and the latter case. Therefore, even if the game ball is not distributed to the V winning opening guide section 204 in the first sorting lottery, it is possible to expect that the game ball will enter the V winning opening guide section 204 in the next sorting lottery. become.

In addition, a configuration is adopted in which the common rotating body 510 is used for the first distribution lottery and the next distribution lottery. Therefore, the space occupied by the rotating body 510 can be saved and the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the case where the individual rotating bodies are provided.

A game ball is lifted by the lifting device 215, and the lifted game ball is configured to flow down to the rotating body 510. In this case, in the process of the game ball reaching the rotating body 510, a special motion different from the normal motion of the game ball rising can be given. This makes it possible to diversify the movement of the game ball while increasing the fun of the movement of the game ball itself.

The guide passages 183a and 183b having different arrival periods to the rotating body 201 are provided, and the game balls fed by the raising device 215 are distributed to the guide passages 183a and 183b. Depending on which of the left and right guiding passages 183a, 183b the returned game ball flows down, the arrival timing of the game ball to the rotating body 201 can be made different, and the distribution result in the re-challenge distribution lottery is randomized. It becomes possible to do.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration for determining the number of round games using the game balls that have passed through the V winning opening 182a is different from the above-described embodiments. The accessory device 600 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 52. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The accessory device 600 is configured to guide the game ball, which has passed through the V winning opening 182a, to the lifting device 215. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described.

A 16R sensor 611 and a V winning sensor 192 are provided in the V winning passage 610 communicating with the V winning opening 182a. The 16R sensor 611, like the V winning sensor 192, detects a game ball that has passed through the V winning opening 182a, and the detection result is used to determine the number of round games during execution of the opening/closing execution mode. To be Details of this point will be described later.

The 16R sensor 611 is arranged upstream of the V winning sensor 192 (closer to the V winning opening 182a than the V winning sensor 192), and the game ball that has entered the V winning opening 182a is the V winning sensor after passing through the 16R sensor 611. Pass 192. The 16R sensor 611 is electrically connected to the main controller 81.

A branch guide passage 620 is provided downstream of the V prize sensor 192 so as to branch from the V prize passage 610. The branch guide passage 620 communicates with the lifting device 215, and the game ball passing through the branch guide passage 620 is led to the lifting device 215.

A distribution member 621 is provided at a branch point between the branch guide passage 620 and the V winning passage 610. The distribution member 621 is connected to the distribution drive unit 623 (electromagnetic solenoid), and the distribution drive unit 623 is drive-controlled to distribute the game balls to the branch guide passage 620, and The game ball is rotated about the rotation shaft 621a from the distribution state to the non-distribution state in which the game ball is not distributed to the discharge side passage 622, and is displaced. The distribution member 621 is controlled to be in a distribution state in a state before the game ball passes through the V winning sensor 192 in a situation where the opening/closing execution mode is not executed.

An 8R sensor 631 and a detachment sensor 193 are provided in the detachment passage 630 communicating with the detachment port 182b. The 8R sensor 631 detects a game ball that has passed through the detachment opening 182b, like the detachment sensor 193, and the detection result is used to determine the number of round games during execution of the opening/closing execution mode. .. Details of this point will be described later.

The 8R sensor 631 is arranged upstream of the detachment sensor 193 (closer to the detachment opening 182b than the detachment sensor 193), and the game ball that has entered the detachment opening 182b passes the detachment sensor 193 after passing through the 8R sensor 631. pass. The 8R sensor 631 is electrically connected to the main controller 81.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot type counter C2 (see FIG. 12) for determining the jackpot type is not used, and various counter areas 114d of the RAM 114 are also provided with an area for storing the jackpot type counter C2. Not not. Further, the type table (FIG. 13B) is not stored in the various table storage area 113d of the ROM 113.

<Winning process>
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a winning process executed by MPU 112 of main controller 81 in the present embodiment.

In the winning process of the present embodiment, in steps S3001 and S3002, processes similar to steps S801 and S802 of the winning process (FIG. 22) in each of the above embodiments are executed.

After the process of step S3002 is executed, it is determined in subsequent step S3003 whether or not the V winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. If the V winning flag is not stored, in step S3004, the detection state of the V winning sensor 192 is grasped and it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the V winning sensor 192. When the game ball has passed the V winning sensor 192, the V winning flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S3005.

In a succeeding step S3006, the V winning command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. The V winning command set in step S3006 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process of step S604 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The effect control device 82 executes a process for notifying that a V winning has occurred (notifying the shift to the opening/closing execution mode) based on the received V winning command.

After executing the process of step S3006, a switching process of switching the distribution mode of the distribution member 621 is executed in step S3007. In step S3007, the distribution driving unit 623 is controlled to perform a process of displacing the distribution member 621 from the distribution state to the non-distribution state. As a result, the game ball that passes through the V winning passage 610 after the processing of step S3007 is discharged to the outside of the accessory device 600 without being guided to the branch guiding passage 620.

Here, the switching process in step S3007 is executed after a lapse of a predetermined waiting period after the passage of the V winning opening 182a is recognized. This waiting period is a period in which the sorting member 621 is maintained in the sorting state, and is longer than the period from when the game ball passes through the V winning sensor 192 to when it reaches the sorting member 621, and The game ball that has passed the V winning sensor 192 is shorter than the shortest period until it returns to the distribution member 621 again via the raising device 215. For example, when the former period is set to 0.5 sec and the latter period is set to 7 sec, the standby period is set to 1.5 sec.

After executing the process of step S3007 or if the determination process of step S3003 is affirmative, it is determined in the subsequent step S3008 whether the 16R flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. .. The 16R flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed the 16R sensor 611.

If the 16R flag is not stored, in step S3009, the detection state of the 16R sensor 611 is grasped to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the 16R sensor 611. When the game ball passes through the 16R sensor 611, the 16R flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114 in step S3010, and the 16R jackpot (shift to the opening/closing execution mode in which 16 round games are performed) Remember that occurs.

In a succeeding step S3011, the 16R command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. The 16R command set in step S3011 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in a normal process. The effect control device 82 executes processing for notifying that a 16R jackpot has occurred, based on the received 16R command.

After executing the process of step S3011, or when making a negative determination in the determination process of step S3009, it is determined in step S3012 whether or not the 8R flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. This 8R flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed the 8R sensor 631.

When the 8R flag is not stored, in step S3013, the detection state of the 8R sensor 631 is grasped and it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the 8R sensor 631. When the game ball has passed the 8R sensor 631, in step S3014, the 8R flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114, and the 8R jackpot (transition to the opening/closing execution mode in which eight round games are performed) Remember that occurs.

In a succeeding step S3015, the 8R command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. The 8R command set in step S3015 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in a normal process. The effect control device 82 executes processing for notifying that the 8R jackpot has occurred, based on the received 8R command.

After executing the process of step S3015 or when the determination process of step S3013 is negative, the main winning process is ended. In addition, when a negative determination is made in the determination processing of step S3004 and when an affirmative determination is made in steps S3008 and S3012, the main winning process is ended.

<Game state transition processing>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a game state transition process executed by MPU 112 of main controller 81 in the present embodiment.

In the game state transition processing of the present embodiment, in steps S3101 to S3103, the same processing as steps S901 to S903 of the game state transition processing (FIG. 23) in each of the above embodiments is executed.

After executing the opening/closing execution mode start processing (processing for setting the waiting time for opening) in step S3103, it is determined in step S3104 whether the 16R flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 114e of the RAM 114. ..

If the 16R flag is stored, the first round counter RC1 of the RAM 114 is set to "15" and the second round counter RC2 is set to "19" in step S3105, and the 16R flag of the RAM 114 is set in subsequent step S3106. To clear. On the other hand, if the 16R flag is not stored, it is determined in step S3107 whether or not the 8R flag is stored in the various flag storage area 114e of the RAM 114. If the 8R flag is stored, in step S3108 the first round counter RC1 of the RAM 114 is set to "7" and the second round counter RC2 is set to "19", and in the subsequent step S3109, the 8R of the RAM 114 is stored. Clear the flag. In addition, when a negative determination is made in the determination processing of step S3107, the game state transition processing is ended.

Thereafter, in steps S3110 to S3117, the same processing as steps S908 to S915 of the game state transition processing (FIG. 23) in each of the above-described embodiments is executed.

Next, a flow of a game when a game ball wins the accessory device 600 will be described with reference to FIG.

When a game ball is won in the accessory device 600, the game ball reaches the ball distribution unit 185 through the game ball passage 178 (FIG. 6), and the ball distribution unit 185 causes the left guide passage 183a or the right guide passage 183b to be displayed. Be distributed to crabs. Then, it is guided to the lead-out portion 186 by rolling either of the guide passages 183a and 183b.

The game ball guided to the lead-out portion 186 is led out to the rotating body 201 along the inclination of the lead-out portion 186. As shown in FIG. 52A, when the game ball led to the rotating body 201 enters the V winning opening guide portion 204, the game ball (P in the figure) is V as the rotating body 201 rotates. You will be guided to the winning opening 182a.

The game ball guided to the V winning opening 182a flows down the V winning passage 610 and is detected by the V winning sensor 192. When the main control device 81 grasps the detection result, a shift to the open/close execution mode occurs. Further, as the V winning command is transmitted from the main control device 81 to the effect control device 82, the effect control device 82 notifies the fact that the V prize has occurred (notifies to shift to the opening/closing execution mode). Perform the processing to be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 52( a ), “big hit!” is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

The game ball flowing down the V winning passage 610 is also detected by the 16R sensor 611 prior to the V winning sensor 192, but the main control device 81 has detected the passage of the V winning sensor 192. Since the detection result of the 16R sensor 611 is grasped (steps S3003 to S3008 in FIG. 50), the main controller 81 does not grasp the detection result of the 16R sensor 611 at this time.

At the time of the above, the distribution member 621 is controlled to the distribution state as shown in FIG. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the V prize passage 610 is guided to the branch guide passage 620 by the distribution member 621. The game ball guided to the branch guide passage 620 enters the raising device 215 and rises in the raising device 215. The game ball that has risen in the ascending device 215 is returned to above the ball distribution unit 185 via the exit guide unit 238. By the way, the distribution member 621 is switched from the distribution state to the non-distribution state after a waiting period (1.5 sec) has elapsed since the passage of the V winning sensor 192 was detected.

In the effect control device 82, after the notification that the V winning has occurred is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 1 sec), the process shifts to a round determination game (a game for determining the number of round games in the opening/closing execution mode). A process for notifying that the operation is performed is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 52(b), a telop such as "16R! when entering Round Challenge! V" is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

The game ball returned to the upper side of the ball distribution unit 185 is distributed to either the left or the right and flows down through the respective guide passages 183a and 183b. The game ball that has flowed down each of the guide passages 183a and 183b is led out to the rotating body 201 again via the lead-out portion 186.

Also in the present embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, the returned game ball has a first return passage (a route passing through the left guide passage 183a) and a second return passage (right guide passage 183b). It is better to be easily assigned to the V winning opening guide portion 204 when passing through one of the routes) and to be easily assigned to the deviation opening guide portion 203 when passing through the other.

As shown in FIG. 52(c), when the game ball led to the rotating body 201 enters the V winning opening guide portion 204, the game ball (P in the figure) is rotated by the rotating body 201. Along with this, the player is guided to the V winning opening 182a and flows down the V winning passage 610. The game ball flowing down the V winning passage 610 is detected by the 16R sensor 611. Since the detection result at this time is in a state in which the passage of the V winning sensor 192 has been detected, the detection result is grasped by the main control device 81, and 16 jackpots are determined. Further, with the 16R command transmitted from the main control device 81 to the effect control device 82, the effect control device 82 executes a process for notifying that 16 jackpots have occurred. For example, "16R jackpot!!" is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

The game ball that has passed through the 16R sensor 611 is not guided to the branch guide passage 620 because the distribution member 621 is in the non-distribution state, and is discharged to the outside of the accessory device 600 as it is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 52(d), when the game ball led to the rotating body 201 enters the detachment guide portion 203, the game ball (P in the figure) is rotated by the rotating body 201. Along with this, it is guided to the removal opening 182b and flows down through the removal passage 630. The gaming ball flowing down the passage 630 for disconnection is detected by the 8R sensor 631 and the 8R jackpot is determined. Further, as the 8R command is transmitted from the main control device 81 to the effect control device 82, the effect control device 82 executes a process for notifying that eight big hits have occurred. For example, "8R jackpot" is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

In the present embodiment as well, similar to the above-described respective embodiments, while the game ball exists in the accessory device 600, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened, and a new game ball is added. Winnings are limited.

Further, the first embodiment may be applied to this embodiment, and the game ball may be guided to the ascending device 215 when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection. Specifically, in the configuration shown in FIG. 49, a drop passage 210 (see FIG. 8) is provided in the front center of the guide passage 183, and a drop opening/closing member 211 (see FIG. 8) for opening/closing the drop passage 210 is provided. Set up. Then, the rear guide passage 213 (see FIG. 9) is formed in the discharge passage forming member 191, and the game ball from the fall passage 210 is guided to the rising device 215.

Under such a configuration, when the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is not made, the drop passage 210 is closed by the drop opening/closing member 211. As a result, it becomes possible to execute a game in which the game ball that has passed through the V winning opening 182a is guided to the ascending device 215.

On the other hand, when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection, the drop opening/closing member 211 opens the drop passage 210. Thereby, the game ball flowing through the guide passage 183 is guided to the falling passage 210 and guided to the ascending device 215, and the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a is restricted. This state is maintained until the game stop state (abnormality detection state) is released, and the game ball is looped in the accessory device 600.

In this case, the easiness of guiding the game ball to the raising device 215 is different between the state where the game stop state based on the abnormality detection is not made and the state where the game stop state is made to the abnormality detection. That is, in the former case, the game ball is guided to the ascending device 215 in the period (1s) in which the V winning opening guide section 204 is located behind the deriving section 186, while in the latter case, the game stopped state is released. The game ball continues to be guided to the lifting device 215 until it is played. That is, the former is less likely to guide the game ball to the lifting device 215 than the latter. Thereby, it is possible to favorably improve both the interest in the situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected and the relief when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected while using the common raising device 215. It will be possible.

Further, instead of the first embodiment, the modified example of the first embodiment and the second embodiment may be applied to the present embodiment, or a combination of them may be used as a main component. You may apply to embodiment.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

When the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a, the execution of the opening/closing execution mode is determined, and the game ball passing through the V winning opening 182a is lifted by the ascending device 215 and returned to the upstream of the rotating body 510, and V is returned again. The number of round games is determined depending on whether or not the winning opening 182a is passed. As a result, it is possible to impart a novel game property in which the player can enjoy whether or not the game ball can pass through the V winning opening 182a again, and it is possible to improve the fun.

A game ball is lifted by the lifting device 215, and the lifted game ball is configured to flow down to the rotating body 201. In this case, in the process of the game ball reaching the rotating body 201, a special motion different from the normal motion of the game ball rising can be given. This makes it possible to diversify the movement of the game ball while increasing the fun of the movement of the game ball itself.

The guide passages 183a and 183b having different arrival periods to the rotating body 201 are provided, and the game balls fed by the raising device 215 are distributed to the guide passages 183a and 183b. Depending on which of the left and right guiding passages 183a, 183b the returned game ball flows down, the arrival timing of the game ball to the rotating body 201 can be made different, and the distribution result in the distribution lottery for round determination is random. It becomes possible to change.

When a game ball enters the V winning opening guide portion 204, the game ball is returned to the same rotating body 201. Thereby, the distribution lottery for determining the number of round games can be carried out by utilizing the distribution means for carrying out the distribution lottery as to whether or not the transition to the open/close execution mode occurs. In this case, the space occupied by the rotating bodies can be saved and the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the case where the individual rotating bodies are provided.

<Modification of Fifth Embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, the number of round games is changed depending on the number of times the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a. However, in this modification, the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a depending on the number of round games. Different times.

Specifically, the 16R sensor 611 and the 8R sensor 631 are not provided, the jackpot type counter C2 is acquired at the time of winning the operating ports 38, 39, and the jackpot type counter C2 and the type table of the ROM 113 (FIG. 13B). Use and to determine the number of round games. Then, when the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a, the game ball is guided to the raising device 215 through the distribution member 621 and the branch guide passage 620 and returned to the upstream of the rotating body 201.

When the 16R jackpot is determined, the rotational position of the rotating body 510 is controlled so that the returned game ball enters the V winning opening guide portion 204, and when the 8R jackpot is determined, the game is played. The ball is controlled so as to enter the detachment guide section 203.

At this time, until the game ball reaches the middle position of each guide passage 183a, 183b (preferably the latter half of each guide passage 183a, 183b), the rotating direction, the rotating speed, etc. of the rotating body 201 are different from those in the normal state. Then, it is preferable to make it difficult to predict which guide section the game ball enters. For example, the rotation direction of the rotating body 201 is repeatedly reversed or the rotating speed of the rotating body 201 is increased so that the V winning opening guide section 204 and the deviation opening guide section 203 alternately come to the rear of the deriving section 186. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while fueling the player's expectation.

Also according to this modified example, from the player's point of view, different privileges (16R jackpot) when the V winning opening 182a is passed twice (when the V winning opening guide portion 204 is entered twice) and when it is not 8R jackpot), the same effect as that of the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

In this modified example, the right guide passage 183b is not provided with the protrusion 206, and reaches the rotating body 201 (deriving portion 186) regardless of whether the game ball passes through each of the guide passages 183a and 183b. It is preferable that the periods up to are equal. In this case, regardless of which of the guide passages 183a and 183b the returned game ball passes through, the rotation control of the rotating body 201 can be shared, so that the load of control processing can be reduced.

In addition, in the present modification, it may be configured to control the return period until the game ball that has passed through the V winning opening 182a reaches the rotating body 201 based on the determination result of the round game. For example, by controlling the rotation speed of the ascending device drive unit 223 (see FIG. 10) based on the above determination result, the rising speed of the game ball in the ascending device 215 may be controlled. In this case, the rotating body 201 may be rotated at a constant speed, or the rotation control (distribution control) of the rotating body 201 and the return period control may be used together.

Further, also in the present modification, the above-described first embodiment and its modification, and the above-mentioned second embodiment may be applied to this embodiment, or a combination of these may be applied to this embodiment. You may apply to a form. Further, this modification may be used in combination with the fifth embodiment.

<Other Embodiments>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above-described embodiments and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above-described embodiments, or part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above-described embodiments. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily combine all or part of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined is secured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration formed by combining the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the rotating bodies 201 and 510 are provided as the “sorting means”, but the game ball is used as the V winning opening 182a and the other passing portion (the escape opening 182b or the re-challenging opening 520). The configuration for allocating is arbitrary, and for example, another configuration such as one in which the distribution blade oscillates may be used. Further, the distribution structure is not limited to a dynamic distribution structure, and a static distribution structure such as a distribution passage or a clune may be used.

(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the raising device 215 including the screw conveyor is provided as the “guide means” or the “returning means”, but other conveyor devices such as a bucket conveyor may be used. Further, the game ball may be lifted upward by a piston mechanism, the game ball may be attracted by a magnet, and the game ball may be conveyed upward, and the structure is arbitrary as long as the game ball can be lifted.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the lifting device 215 is always driven even when the game is stopped, but it may be configured as follows.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, the lifting device 215 may be driven only while the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection. In this case, it is not necessary to continue driving during the entire period, and it may be possible to partially drive. For example, it is advisable to detect the arrival of the game ball to the lifting device 215 or the passage of the game ball in the passage that guides the game ball to the lifting device 215, and drive the lifting device 215 based on the detection result. However, since the raising device 215 is easily noticeable and a driving effect can be expected by driving the raising device 215, it is preferable to drive the raising device 215 not only during the game stop period but also at least in a part outside the game stop period.

In the above third to fifth embodiments, the period from when the game balls are won in the accessory device 400, 500, 600 until they are discharged (until the number of remaining balls in the accessory device becomes 0). It may be driven only, or may be driven for a predetermined period when passage of a game ball is detected by the acceptance sensors 430a and 430b, the re-challenge sensor 523, and the V winning sensor 192. However, as described above, from the viewpoint of enhancing the effect, it is preferable that the driving is performed in at least part of the period other than the above period.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the lifting device 215 is arranged behind the rotating bodies 201, 510, but it may be arranged laterally or in front of the rotating bodies 201, 510. However, if they are arranged laterally, the lateral size of the accessory devices 150, 300, 400, 500, 600 tends to increase, which leads to a narrower flow-down area of the game balls outside the accessory device. Considering this point, it is preferable to dispose the space in the front or the rear to utilize the space in the front-rear direction. However, if it is arranged in the front, the visibility of the rotating bodies 201 and 510, which the player is most interested in, is hindered. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange it in the rear as in each of the above embodiments. In this case, it does not necessarily have to be right behind, and may be diagonally behind.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the lifting device 215 is arranged in the accessory device 150, 300, 400, 500, 600, but it may be arranged in a game area outside the accessory device. In this case, an outward path and a return path may be provided between the accessory device 150 and the like and the lifting device 215. With such a configuration, the configuration of the accessory device 150 and the like is simplified, and the layout design in the device is facilitated. In this configuration, the lifting device 215 may be arranged behind the game board 24. In this case, the game board 24 or the front portion of the lifting device 215 in the game board 24 may be made transparent (translucent) so that the lifting device 215 is visible. The same applies to the forward and return routes.

(6) In each of the above embodiments, the game ball is raised by the single raising device 215, but it may be raised in multiple stages by using a plurality of raising devices. In this case, the game ball discharged from the rising device in the previous stage may be moved to the side and guided to the rising device in the subsequent stage, or the discharged game ball may be allowed to flow downward and guided to the rising device in the subsequent stage. You may. Thereby, a complicated movement can be given to the game ball, and it becomes possible to enhance the fun of the movement itself of the game ball.

(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game ball is visible in at least a part of the process in which the game ball rises in the rising device 215, but the game ball rising in the rising device 215 is visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. It may be impossible.

(8) In each of the above-described embodiments, the accessory device 150 includes the opening/closing accessory 168, but may be configured to be able to enter the ball without the opening/closing accessory 168.

(9) In each of the above-described embodiments, the V winning opening 182a or the V winning sensor 192 is provided as the "specific passing portion". However, the working openings 38, 39, the through gate 41 or the general winning opening 35, and the game balls in them. A sensor for detecting the passage of may be provided as the "specific passage portion". In this case, the operation ports 38, 39 and the like as the "specific passing portion" may be displaced between an open state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter. It may be provided in a possible variable ball entry device, or may be provided in the game area. Further, the V winning opening 182a may be provided outside the accessory device 150, 300, 400, 500, 600.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, the ball distribution unit 185 may not be provided, and the guide passage 183 may be a passage on either the left or right side. In this case, the configuration in the accessory device 150, 300, 400, 500, 600 can be simplified, but the period until the returned game ball reaches the rotating body 201, 510 is likely to be fixed. It is preferable to configure as in each embodiment.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, the speed reducing means (protrusion ridge 206) is provided in the right guide passage 183b, 401b, but instead of or in addition to this, the passage length of each guide passage 183a, 183b, 401a, 401b is changed. You can make them different. Also by this, the period until the game ball returned to the upstream reaches the rotating bodies 201 and 510 can be made different in each guide passage.

(12) In the above embodiment, the mode of support by the electric accessory 39a is set to be different, but a plurality of types of support modes may be set so that the mode of support is different. In detail, for example, as a support mode, when comparing in a situation where the game balls are continuously emitted to the game area in the same manner, the electric accessory 39a of the second operation port 39 is opened per unit period. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency of the state becomes relatively high or low.

In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the electric role open state wins in the electric role open lottery using the electric role open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the high frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 39a is in the open state when the electric role is released is set to be larger than in the low frequency support mode, and one open period is set to be longer. ing. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, the electric power open state is elected, and when the electric accessory 39a is opened a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The period is set shorter than one open period. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, as compared with the low-frequency support mode, the minimum securing period (that is, The one-time display continuation period on the accessory display unit 44 is set to be short.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the second operation opening 39 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Therefore, the probability that the accessory device 150 is in the open state is high, and the probability of winning the V prize (generation of a big hit) is also high.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high frequency support mode being in the electric role open state per unit period is higher than that of the low frequency support mode, and is not limited to the above-mentioned one. It may be configured such that the probability of winning the electric role open state in is increased. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the period of opening is lengthened, and the securing period that is secured when the next electric accessory release lottery is performed after one electric accessory release lottery is performed is concerned. The advantage of the high-frequency support mode over the low-frequency support mode may be enhanced by applying any one condition or a condition of any combination of shortening the average period of the securing period and increasing the winning probability. ..

In the case of the configuration in which the height of the support state by the electric accessory 39a is not provided as in each of the above-described embodiments, the electric accessory 39a or the through gate 41 itself may not be provided. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the configuration.

(13) In each of the above-described embodiments, it is premised on the configuration that the hold information is acquired based on the winning of each of the operating ports 38 and 39, and the hold information is stored with a predetermined number (each four) as an upper limit. Although described, the hold information may not be stored. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the configuration.

(14) In each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration is described in which the number of pieces of the hold information based on the winning of each of the operation openings 38 and 39 is stored with an upper limit of 4 in each case. There may be five or more, and the upper limit storage number of the hold information based on winning in each of the operation ports 38 and 39 may be different.

(15) In each of the above embodiments, the number of pieces of pending information is displayed on the pending light emitting units 54 to 56, but it may be displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Where the symbol display device 51 is provided on the upper part of the accessory device 150, the player moves the game ball centering on the accessory device 150 such as winning the prize device 150 and then winning the V prize. It is considered that the user has a high interest in the aspect, and if the number of the hold information is displayed at a place close to the place of such an interest (that is, the display screen G), it will naturally come into view. it is conceivable that. By doing so, it is possible to consolidate the information and make the game easier to understand as compared with a configuration in which different notifications are made using various locations. However, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the mode is changed to the open/close execution mode, the type of the open/close execution mode is notified on the display screen G, and if the hold number is notified on the display screen G, the open/close execution mode is changed. When notifying the type, the display of the information on the number of holdings is erased, or the type of the open/close execution mode is notified while leaving the information on the number of holdings. In the case of the former, it may be inconvenient to check the number of hold information while the type of the open/close execution mode is being notified, and in the case of the latter, the effect area may become small. Therefore, there is a possibility that the notification of the type of the opening/closing execution mode itself may be unobtrusive. Therefore, for example, if the display screen G is configured to display the number of hold information even though the hold light emitting units 54 to 56 are provided, even if the display of the number of hold information on the display screen G is deleted, Can be confirmed by the holding light emitting parts 54 to 56, and various information can be suitably displayed in time.

(16) In the modifications of the first to fourth embodiments and the fifth embodiment, the jackpot type counter C2 is acquired as a hold information at the time of winning a prize in the operation ports 38, 39, and the jackpot is obtained. Although the type counter C2 is used to determine the type of open/close execution mode (big hit type), a counter for determining the type of open/close execution mode at the time of V winning is acquired, and the type of open/close execution mode is acquired based on the acquired counter. May be determined. By doing so, it is possible to omit the process of acquiring the counter used at the time of V winning at the time of winning at the operation ports 38 and 39, even though V winning has not occurred, and the processing configuration is simple. Can be promoted. However, for example, when determining the opening/closing pattern, a configuration that reflects the type of the opening/closing execution mode at the time of V winning, specifically, for example, if the 16R jackpot is the V winning rate is increased/decreased, if it is the 8R jackpot, In the case of increasing/decreasing the V winning rate, it is preferable that the jackpot type counter C2 for determining the type of the opening/closing execution mode is acquired as the hold information. Further, at the time of executing the opening/closing control or in the pre-reading notification, a configuration for notifying the type of the opening/closing execution mode in the case of V winning at the opening/closing control corresponding to the hold information (for example, “If you win here, 16R jackpot! Also in the display etc.), it is preferable that the jackpot type counter C2 for determining the type of the opening/closing execution mode is acquired as the hold information.

(17) In each of the above-described embodiments, based on the occurrence of a V prize for the accessory device 150, 300, 400, 500, 600, the mode changes to the open/close execution mode, and in the open/close execution mode, the accessory Although the prize is easily generated in the device, the open/close execution mode may be executed by another prize device. For example, a variable ball entrance device capable of displacing a game ball flowing down a game area between an open state in which it can enter and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter is provided separately from the accessory device, The main controller 81 controls the variable ball entrance device to be in an open state based on the occurrence of a V prize to the accessory device.

(18) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game balls that have won the accessory device 150, 300, 400, 500, 600 are discharged to the outside of the accessory device through the V winning passage 191a or the removal passage 191b. The played game ball is configured to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via a discharge passage (not shown), but may be configured to be discharged to the game area as the outside of the accessory device.

(19) In each of the above embodiments, the open/close execution mode is unconditionally continued until the final round game (16th round or 8th round) when the open/close execution mode is entered. The game ball may proceed to the next round game on condition that the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a. Also, when the opening/closing execution mode of the 8R jackpot is executed, the round game continues unconditionally until the eighth round, and the game ball is a V winning opening in each round game after the eighth round up to 16 rounds. The opening/closing execution mode may be configured to continue on the condition that the opening/closing execution mode is passed.

When the above configuration is applied to the first to third embodiments, the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a is restricted when the game is stopped due to the abnormality detection during the round game, and When the game stopped state is released, the game ball in the accessory device 150, 300, 400 may be allowed to flow down to the V winning opening 182a.

(20) The above embodiments can be applied to the following configurations. For example, based on that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the result of the lottery based on the winning of any one of the operating openings 38 and 39 is the opening result of moving the variable ball entering device to the open state), The ball device is configured to be switched and controlled in the open state, and while the ball device is in the open state, the game ball is passed to the V winning opening 182a provided in the variable ball entering device, which is in an advantageous state for the player. As the advantageous state, the variable ball entrance device or a variable ball entrance device different from the variable ball entrance device may be moved to a special game state (so-called jackpot state) in which unit switching control (so-called round game) is performed ( So-called 1 type 2 type mixer). In addition, it corresponds to whether or not the lottery based on the winning of any one of the operation ports 38 and 39 causes the transition to the opening/closing execution mode. As the lottery mode of the lottery process, the opening/closing execution mode is selected. In a gaming machine provided with a low-probability mode in which the probability of becoming a lottery result that causes a transition is a predetermined probability, and a high-probability mode in which the lottery result is higher than the low-probability mode, in the opening/closing execution mode, the variable ball entry device is If the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a when it is in the open state, the game state after the end of the opening/closing execution mode may shift to the high probability mode (so-called V certainty variation machine).

(21) In the above-described first and second embodiments, the rising device 215 is not provided, and the restricting position that restricts the entry of the game ball into the rotating body 201, and the retracting position to the rotating body 201. A stopper member that can be displaced to an allowable position that allows the game ball to enter may be provided at the entrance of the rotating body 201. By stopping (stopping) the game ball in front of the rotating body 201 by the stopper member, the interruption of the game can be easily understood by the player. In addition, you may use the structure which stops a game ball together with the structure which raises a game ball by the raising device 215. FIG.

(22) In the first to third embodiments described above, the vibration detection sensor 240 and the magnet detection sensor 241 are provided as the "abnormality detection means", but one of these may not be provided. In addition, a radio wave detection sensor may be provided, and when a radio wave is detected, a game stop state may be set. As a result, it is possible to suppress the act of illegally changing the output of the V winning sensor 192 by irradiating the radio wave. In this case, one or two of the three detection sensors may not be provided.

(23) In the first to third embodiments, when the power is restored from the game stop state based on the abnormality detection without operating the RAM erase switch 98a, the abnormality detection state and the game stop state are released. A configuration may be used in which those states are not released. In this case, a release switch for releasing the abnormality detection state and the game stopped state is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and when the power of the game hall or the like restores the power while operating the release switch, the main controller 81 May be configured to release the abnormality detection state and the game stop state. Thereby, when the power is restored by operating only the power switch 92b, the game stopped state can be continued even after the power is restored.

(24) In the first to third embodiments described above, the main process is executed after the power switch 92b is turned on, and then the normal process is executed, so that the V winning opening 182a and the V winning sensor are detected. Although the flow of the game balls to 192 is restarted (opening of the fall passage 210, etc.), it may be performed as follows.

It may be configured to restart the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a or the like after a lapse of a certain waiting period after the power switch 92b is turned on. In this case, the player can predict the restart timing of the flow from the operation timing of the power switch 92b, and the sense of tension due to the estimation of the restart timing can be stimulated. That is, the distribution destination of the game balls by the rotating body 201 is easily affected by the timing of resuming the flow, and since the timing can be estimated, the distribution destination can be roughly predicted. As a result, if the predicted result and the actual distribution result match, tension is generated before the flow is actually restarted and distribution is performed, and the attention to the game is effectively increased. Will be possible. In addition, the control process for restarting can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced compared to the case where the waiting period until restarting the flow is changed. It should be noted that if the period until the main process is executed and then the normal process is executed is a fixed period, it is not necessary to intentionally provide a dedicated waiting period.

Further, it may have a function of selecting one period from a plurality of periods different from each other, and the period selected by the function may be the standby period. In this case, the player cannot predict the resumption timing of the flow from the operation timing of the power switch 92b, and a sense of tension due to the inability to estimate the resumption timing can be evoked. That is, the distribution destination of the game balls by the rotating body 201 is easily affected by the timing of restarting the flow, but the distribution destination cannot be predicted because the timing cannot be estimated. As a result, tension is generated before the flow is actually restarted and distribution is performed, and it is possible to effectively raise the degree of attention to the game. Note that if the configuration is such that the period until the main process is executed and then the normal process is sparse, the waiting period will be indefinite as a result, so the dedicated waiting period and the waiting period It is not necessary to provide a dedicated function for selecting.

Further, a player operation button is provided at a position where the player can operate it, such as the front surface of the front door frame 14, and the player operation button is operated on condition that the power switch 92b is turned on. Thus, the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a and the V winning sensor 192 may be restarted. As a result, whether or not to release the game stopped state (a state in which passage of the game ball of the V winning opening 182a and the V winning sensor 192 is invalidated) is performed by the staff of the game hall, etc. Can be entrusted to the player. As a result, the player can restart the flow at an arbitrary timing, and it becomes possible to improve the fun. The player operation button may be electrically connected to the main controller 81.

(25) In the first to third embodiments, the detection result of the V winning sensor 192 is grasped on condition that the value of the remaining ball counter RPC is 1 or more. You may grasp|ascertain the detection result of the V winning sensor 192 on condition that the flag is stored in various flag storage areas 114e of RAM114.

(26) In the first to third embodiments, the game ball is not detected even if the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a when the game is stopped based on the abnormality detection. After detecting the passage of the V winning opening 182a of the game ball, the processing based on the passage (transition to the opening/closing execution mode) is not executed, or it is decided to execute the processing, and before or during the execution. Alternatively, the process may be invalidated.

(27) In the first to third embodiments, the game ball whose flow to the V winning opening 182a is restricted is returned to the upstream of the rotating body 201 in the game area, but the flow to the V winning opening 182a is restricted. It suffices that the played game ball can flow down to the rotating body 201, and the route to reach the rotating body 201 is arbitrary. It may be a route passing outside the game area.

(28) In the first to third embodiments, when the game is restarted from the game stopped state, the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened on the condition that the game ball exists in the accessory device 150, 300, 400. Although not configured to be in a state, the opening/closing accessory 168 may not be in an open state until a predetermined period elapses after the game is restarted. Specifically, it can be configured as follows.

In a normal state where no abnormality is detected, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened until a predetermined normal standby period elapses after the game ball is won in the accessory device 150 or the like. The normal standby period is a period required from the game ball winning in the accessory device 150 or the like to the end of the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201, or a period longer than that. After that, when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, the measurement of the normal standby period is interrupted, and the measurement of the remaining period is restarted with the execution of the normal process after the restart of the game. In this case, since the sorting lottery may not be completed within the remaining period, an extension period (abnormality waiting period) is added when an abnormality is detected or the game is restarted, and the opening/closing accessory 168 is added until the total period elapses. It is advisable to adopt a configuration in which it is not opened. The standby period for abnormality may be a period required until the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201 for the game balls in the accessory device 150 or the like is completed or a period longer than that. Also with this configuration, in a situation where the game ball shot before the abnormality detection remains in the accessory device 150 or the like, another game ball is prevented from entering the accessory device 150 or the like.

(29) In the first to third embodiments, when the game is restarted from the game stopped state, the opening/closing accessory 168 is opened on the condition that the game ball exists in the accessory device 150, 300, 400. Although it is configured not to be in a state, regardless of the presence or absence of a game ball in the accessory device 150 or the like, there is a pending memory at the time of restarting the game, or a game ball is won in the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39. The opening/closing accessory 168 may be in an open state in response to the action. As a result, when the game balls can be fortunately won in the accessory device 150 or the like when the game is restarted, the game property that the distribution lottery of the rotating body 201 can be received with the number of the game balls increased. It can be given, and it becomes possible to improve the interest.

(30) In the second and third embodiments, instead of the guide members 403a and 403b, the game balls flowing down the guide passages 401a and 401b collide with each other to change the flow direction of the game balls. A guide member that guides the receiving portion 415 may be provided. In this case, the guide member may be switchable between a closed position that closes the inlet portion of the rotating body 201 and an open position that retracts from the position and opens the inlet portion. For example, the guide member may be configured by a protruding member that can protrude upward from the game ball rolling surface of each of the guide passages 401a and 401b.

(31) In the second and third embodiments described above, the two guide members 403a and 403b are provided. However, the guide passages 401a and 401b are merged at the center of the front side of the recess 182, and a single merge position is provided. A configuration in which a guide member is provided may be used. In this case, also in the receiving portion 415, a single receiving port may be provided in front of the single guide member. However, in the third embodiment, when the guide passages are merged, the game ball tends to swing right and left in front of the rotating body 201, so that the distribution ratio of the game ball to the receiving portion 415 is designed. To make it difficult, it is preferable to configure as in the above embodiment.

(32) In the third embodiment, the game ball guided to the receiving section 415 is returned to the upstream of the guide members 403a, 403b (ball distribution section 185). However, the guide members 403a, 403b are The configuration may be such that it is directly returned to the rotating body 201 without intervening. For example, a guide passage to the rotating body 201 may be provided without passing through the guide members 403a and 403b, and the game ball guided by the receiving portion 415 may be guided to the guide passage.

(33) In the third embodiment, the forward inclination period and the reverse inclination period are set and the inclination states of the guide members 403a and 403b are switched and controlled by the timer control, but the rotational position of the rotating body 201 is taken into consideration. The inclination state of each guide member 403a, 403b may be switched and controlled. For example, the control for grasping the timing at which the rotational position of the rotating body 201 reaches the origin position and switching the guide members 403a and 403b to the reverse tilted state 1 or 3 seconds after the timing is performed for each rotation or multiple rotations of the rotating body 201. It is advisable to adopt a configuration in which it is performed periodically, such as in each rotation. Further, a sensor for detecting that the rotation position of the rotating body 201 has reached a position where the guide members 403a and 403b should be switched to the reverse tilt state is provided, and the guide members 403a and 403b are reversed based on the detection result of the sensor. You may switch to an inclination state.

(34) In the third embodiment, the frequency of switching the guide members 403a and 403b to the reverse tilt state is set to once for one rotation of the rotating body 201, but twice or more for one rotation. Alternatively, it may be performed once for two or more rotations. In the former case, the execution frequency of the re-challenge game is increased so that the player can easily experience the re-challenge game, while in the latter case, the re-challenge game is executed less frequently and the re-challenge game occurs. If you do, you can increase the surprise and joy.

(35) In the third embodiment, the guide members 403a and 403b are switched to the reverse tilt state at regular intervals (10 sec), but the front and rear switching intervals may be different. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the guide members 403a and 403b are in the reverse tilt state. As a result, it becomes easy to give the impression that the game ball that was heading to the rotating body 201 was suddenly guided to the re-challenge route (on the receiving unit 415 side), and the interest is improved.

Even when the front and rear switching intervals are different, it is preferable that the guide members 403a and 403b be periodically switched. As a result, the processing load of switching control can be reduced.

(36) In the third embodiment, the switching of the tilted state of each guide member 403a, 403b is synchronized with the rotation of the rotating body 201 (the operation of the distribution unit), but it may be asynchronous. However, since there may be a case in which the game ball heading for the rotating body 201 is guided to the receiving portion 415 side at a timing that is easily distributed to the V winning opening guide portion 204, the method configured as in the third embodiment described above. Is preferred.

(37) In the third embodiment, the inclination angle when the guide members 403a and 403b are set in the reverse inclination state is fixed, but it may be configured to be controllable to a plurality of inclination angles. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the ease with which the game balls on the guide members 403a and 403b are guided to the receiving portion 415. For example, when each guide member 403a, 403b is set to the reverse tilt state during the normal game, the tilt angle may be made gentler than in the game stopped state. Further, in the case where the guide members 403a and 403b are tilted in the reverse direction during the normal game, the game balls are configured to be controllable to a plurality of tilt angles, and the game ball is easily guided to the receiving portion 415, and is less likely to be guided. The state and may be generated. In the above configuration, it is preferable that each of the guide driving units 410a and 410b be configured by a stepping motor, and the tilt angle be controlled by controlling the rotation amount of the motor.

(38) In the third embodiment, the number of times the game ball passes through the receiving sensors 430a and 430b is counted, and the counted number exceeds the predetermined maximum number of loops (for example, once). In this case, the guide members 403a and 403b may not be switched to the reverse tilted state (the game ball is not guided to the lifting device 215). As a result, the number of loops can be limited by the control processing. In this case, the receiving sensors 430a and 430b may be electrically connected to the main controller 81, and the main controller 81 may count the number of passages. The upper limit number of times may be the upper limit of the number of loops during the period until the number of remaining balls in the role device device 400 becomes 0 after the winning of the role device device 400, or in the period during the role control of the role device device 400. ..

(39) In the third and fourth embodiments, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened on the condition that the game ball exists in the accessory device 400, 500, but the game ball loops. A configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined waiting period is set with the start and the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened during the waiting period. Specifically, it can be configured as follows.

In a non-loop state in which the game ball is not guided to the receiving unit 415 or has not passed through the re-challenging opening 520, a predetermined normal standby period elapses after the game ball wins the accessory device 400, 500. Up to this point, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened. The normal standby period is a period required from the game ball winning in the accessory device 400 or the like to the end of the sorting lottery of the rotating bodies 201 and 510, or a period longer than that. Then, when the game ball is detected by the acceptance sensors 430a and 430b and the re-challenge sensor 523, an extension period (re-challenge waiting period) is added to the remaining period until the total period elapses. The opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened. The waiting period for re-challenge may be a period required until the sorting lottery of the rotating body 201 or the like for the game balls in the accessory device 400 or the like is completed or a longer period.

(40) In the third and fourth embodiments, the opening/closing accessory 168 is not opened on the condition that the game balls are present in the accessory devices 400 and 500. The opening/closing accessory 168 may be opened in response to the occurrence of a prize in the first operating opening 38 or the second operating opening 39, regardless of the presence or absence of a game ball in 500. As a result, in the case where the game ball can be luckyly won in the accessory device 400 or the like during the loop, the distribution lottery of the rotating bodies 201 and 510 can be received in the state where the number of the game balls is increased. Can be added, and the interest can be improved.

(41) In the fourth embodiment, a branch passage that branches from the rear guide passage 524 and is connected to the removal passage 191b is provided, and a distribution member is provided at the branch point between the branch passage and the rear guide passage 524. With the configuration, the number of times the game ball passes through the re-challenge sensor 523 is counted, and when the counted number exceeds the upper limit number (for example, one time) of the predetermined loop number, the game ball is raised. The distribution mode of the distribution member may be controlled so that it is not guided to the device 215. As a result, the number of loops can be limited by the control processing. In this case, the re-challenge sensor 523 may be electrically connected to the main controller 81, and the main controller 81 may count the number of passages. In addition, the upper limit number of times is the upper limit of the number of loops during the period until the number of remaining balls in the role device apparatus 500 becomes 0 after winning the role device apparatus 500, or in the period during the role control of the role device apparatus 500. Good to do.

(42) In the fifth embodiment, both the V winning ratio and the 16 jackpot ratio are configured to be 1/10, but the ratios may be different. The ratio of the latter may be higher than that of the former. In this case, a separate escape port 182b and a game ball sensor are provided for each of the plurality of escape port guide parts 203, and when the game ball enters the V winning hole guide part 204 in the second distribution of the rotating body 201. It is advisable that the 16R jackpot is executed even when the player enters the specific escape port guide portion. As a result, it is possible to independently set the V winning and 16R jackpot occurrence probabilities. In this case, before the returned game ball reaches the rotating body 201, it may be configured to notify which of the outlet guides 203 is a specific outlet guide.

Further, in the second distribution of the rotating body 201, when the game ball enters the V winning opening guide portion 204, enters a specific exit opening guiding portion, and enters another exit opening guiding portion. The configuration may be such that different benefits can be given. For example, 16R jackpot is executed when the game ball enters the V winning opening guide section 204, 12R jackpot is executed when it enters a specific outside entrance guide section, and enters the other outside entrance guide section. In such a case, it is advisable that the 8R jackpot is executed.

In these configurations, when a winning value is entered into the operating ports 38, 39 or when a V prize is won, a counter value for lottery is acquired, and based on the result of the lottery using the counter value, which guide part of the exit guide part 203 is provided. It may be configured to determine whether to be the specific out-of-mouth guide unit (ratio of the specific out-of-mouth guide unit). Thereby, the ratio of 16R jackpot or 12R jackpot can be varied. In this case as well, it may be configured such that, before the returned game ball reaches the rotating body 201, which guide portion of the outlet guide portions 203 is a specific outlet guide portion is notified.

(43) In the fifth embodiment described above, the number of loops is limited to one, but it is also possible to have a configuration in which two or more loops are possible. In this case, it is preferable that the more the number of passages, the more advantageous the benefit is obtained. For example, when the V winning opening 182a is passed twice, the 12R jackpot is executed, and the V winning opening 182a is passed three times. In this case, 16R jackpot may be executed.

(44) In the fifth embodiment described above, a high frequency support mode and a low frequency support mode are provided as support modes for the electric accessory 39a, and the game ball is V when the rotor 201 is distributed for the second time. The game state after the end of the opening/closing execution mode may be changed to the high frequency support mode when passing through the winning opening 182a.

In addition, a lottery counter value for determining which of the above support modes to shift to when winning a prize in the operating ports 38, 39 or a V prize is obtained, and based on the lottery counter value, the high frequency support mode is obtained. When it is determined to shift to, the rotation mode of the rotating body 201 may be controlled so that the game ball enters the V winning opening guide portion 204.

The point is that the game ball returned to the upstream side of the rotating body 201 may be given different benefits depending on whether the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a or not. For example, the game ball is V winning. It may be configured to perform a specific effect such as displaying a special effect image when the object passes through the mouth 182a again.

(45) In the fifth embodiment, the 16R sensor 611 and the 8R sensor 631 are deactivated (the supply of operating power is stopped) before passing the V winning sensor 192, and after each passing the V winning sensor 192. The R sensors 611 and 631 may be activated (supplying operating power).

(46) Another type of pachinko machine different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko machines in which a right is generated and a big hit is generated, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, and sparrow balls.

Also, a non-ball-ball type gaming machine, for example, provided with a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, the rotation of the reel is started by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. Therefore, the present invention is also applied to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as payout of medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line visible from a display window after the reel is stopped. Can be applied.

Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame to be openable and closable includes a storage portion and a loading device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage portion are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined so that the reels start to rotate.

<Regarding invention groups extracted from the above-mentioned embodiments>
The features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. Note that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in brackets, etc.

The following feature group is, "As a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a predetermined passage portion through which a game ball can pass is provided in a game area or in a accessory device provided in the game area or in a variable ball entrance device, There is known a technique of granting a privilege by passing a game ball through a predetermined passing portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1). "There is still room for improvement in improving interest here. There is a problem to be solved by the invention of "There is."

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Features A1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A specific passing portion (V winning opening 182a, V winning sensor 192) through which the game ball fired by the firing means can pass,
Granting means (function of executing the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) capable of giving a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific passage portion,
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
It is possible to switch between a first mode that restricts the flow of game balls to the specific passage portion and a second mode that does not restrict or restrict the flow of the game balls to the specific passage portion more than the first mode. Restricting means (falling opening/closing member 211, V side distribution member 312, left side guide member 403a, right side guide member 403b),
Switching means for switching the limiting means between the first mode and the second mode (a function for switching modes of the opening/closing member 211 for dropping by the main control device 81);
Equipped with
The switching means is
Means for setting the limiting means in the first mode when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means,
Means for setting the limiting means in the first mode as the second mode under a predetermined condition,
Equipped with
In the first aspect, the game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted is a means for allowing the specific passage portion to pass with the restriction means being the second aspect (falling passage 210, The function of returning the game ball to the rotating body 201 by the rear guide passage 213, the raising device 215 and the guide passage 183, and the game ball to the rotating body 201 by the V side guide passage 311, the disengagement side guide passage 316, the raising device 215 and the guide passage 183. A game machine having a returning function, a function of returning the game ball to the rotating body 201 by the receiving section 415, the rear guiding passage 426, the raising device 215 and the guiding passage 401).

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the limiting means is set to the first mode, and the flow of the game ball to the specific passage portion is limited. As a result, when an abnormal factor occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the specific passage portion in the situation where it is detected.

The game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restriction means under the first aspect may be allowed to pass through the specific passage portion as the restriction means is changed to the second aspect. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball shot before the detection of the occurrence of the abnormal factor passes through the specific passage portion, and the player can expect to give the privilege in the game restarted after the detection. As a result, the player can be rescued in the case where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the persons around him, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Feature A2. A guide means (a falling passage 210, a rear guide passage 213, a rising device 215, and a guide passage 183 that guides the game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restricting means to the upstream of the restricting means. The function of guiding upstream of the opening/closing member 211 for dropping, the V-side guide passage 311, the disengagement-side guide passage 316, the ascending device 215, and the guide passage 183 to the V-side distributing member 312 and the disassembling side distributing member 317. The function of guiding the game ball to the upstream of the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b by the receiving portion 415, the rear guide passage 426, the raising device 215 and the guide passage 401). The gaming machine described in Feature A1.

According to the above configuration, when the flow of the game ball to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restricting means, it is possible to give the game ball a motion returning to the upstream side of the restricting means. Thereby, while making the movement of the game ball interesting and making it look like a game effect using the game ball, the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion in accordance with the second aspect of the restricting means. Can be suitably realized.

Features A3. Provided with a specific area (accessory device 150, 300, 400, variable ball entrance device) provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
The specific passage portion is arranged in the specific region,
The limiting means is configured to limit the flow of the game ball entering the specific area to the specific passing portion when the first mode is adopted,
Characteristic A1 or A2 characterized in that the guide means is capable of guiding a game ball, whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restriction means, upstream of the restriction means in the specific area. Amusement machine.

In the above configuration, where the game ball entering the specific area can pass through the specific passing portion, the limiting means restricts the flow of the game ball entering the specific area to the specific passing portion. As a result, the game ball that has entered the specific area is targeted for relief, and excessive relief is suppressed.

In addition, the guide means guides the game ball, whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted, to the upstream of the restriction means in the specific area, so that the game ball is returned to the specific area. With this, when the restricting means is set to the second mode, the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion without the condition of entering the specific area, and a player with no malicious intent can be suitably rescued. It will be possible.

Features A4. A plurality of passage portions including the specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a, removal opening 182b, V winning sensor 192, removal sensor 193);
Sorting means (rotating body 201) capable of sorting the game balls to any of the plurality of passing portions,
Equipped with
The guide means is capable of guiding a game ball, the flow of which is restricted to the specific passage portion by the restricting means, to an upstream side of the distributing means, according to any one of features A1 to A3. Amusement machine.

According to the above configuration, the game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted is guided to the distribution means through the guide means and is used for distribution of the distribution means. For this reason, when the restricting means is set to the second mode, the game ball does not always go to the specific passage portion, and the whereabouts of the game ball can be given randomness. As a result, it is possible to secure an opportunity to enjoy the sorting lottery with respect to the game ball having no malicious intent, while suppressing the action that intentionally causes the abnormal factor.

Features A5. The limiting means is arranged immediately before the sorting means,
The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein the guide means is capable of guiding the game ball upstream of a restriction position of the game ball by the restriction means.

According to the above configuration, when the restricting means is in the first mode, the game ball is returned to the upstream side through the guide means before reaching the distribution means. For this reason, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the game balls that have been distributed to the specific passage portion after entering the distribution means are returned to the distribution means and distributed to the other passage portions. Further, since the restricting means is arranged immediately before the distributing means, the game balls before reaching the distributing means can be widely targeted for rescue.

In addition, "immediately before the allocating means" may be rephrased as "immediately before the allocating means in the flow of the game balls" as the arrangement position of the limiting means. Further, the "distributor" in this feature may be rephrased as "a sorter capable of distributing a game ball to any one of a plurality of passage portions including the specific passage portion".

Features A6. The limiting means (V-side sorting member 312) is arranged immediately before the specific passage portion (V winning sensor 192),
Characteristic A1 characterized in that the guide means is capable of guiding a game ball, whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restriction means immediately before the specific passage portion, upstream of the distribution means. A gaming machine according to any one of A to A5.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to widely rescue the game ball before reaching the specific passage portion, and also when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected in a state where the game ball has entered the sorting means, it is to be the target of rescue. Will be possible.

In addition, "immediately before the specific passage portion" may be paraphrased as "immediately before the specific passage portion in the flow of the game ball" as the arrangement position of the limiting means.

Features A7. As a mode of distributing the game balls, the distribution means is capable of switching at a predetermined timing between a specific mode and a non-specific mode in which the game balls are less likely to be distributed to the specific passage portion than the specific mode. ,
A plurality of guide means (left guide passage 183a, 401a, right guide passage 183b, 401b) capable of guiding the game ball to the distribution means are provided,
The plurality of guiding means are configured so that the period until the game balls guided by the guiding means reach the sorting means is different,
Any one of the characteristics A1 to A6 characterized in that the game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restriction means can be guided to the distribution means by any of the plurality of guiding means. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the above configuration, the distribution unit is configured by the dynamic unit, so that the interest can be improved, and the processing load can be reduced by operating the distribution unit at the predetermined timing.

In addition, in the above-described configuration, a plurality of guiding means having different periods until reaching the sorting means are provided, and the game ball guided by the guiding means can be guided to the sorting means by any of the plurality of guiding means. Has been done. The arrival timing of the game ball to the distribution means can be made different depending on which guiding means the game ball is guided to, and the distribution result of the distribution means can be randomized. Become.

Feature A8. The specific passage portion is provided in the game area,
Any one of the characteristics A1 to A7 characterized in that the guiding means can guide a game ball, the flow of which is restricted to the specific passage portion by the restricting means, to an upstream side of the restricting means in the game area. Gaming machine described in.

In the above configuration, the specific passage portion is provided in the game area, and the guide means guides the game ball, the flow of which is restricted to the specific passage portion, upstream of the restriction means in the game area. As a result, the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion through the game area as the restricting means is changed to the second mode. Generally, in the game area, the visibility from the player is improved. According to this configuration, the player can easily see the process until the game ball guided by the guide means passes through the specific passage portion. , Interestingness is improved.

Features A9. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, wherein the game ball is visible in at least a part of a process of guiding the game ball by the guide means.

According to the above configuration, the player can visually confirm the flow of the game ball returning to the upstream side of the restriction means. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of presentation, and it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game ball whose flow toward the specific passage portion is restricted has been discharged or the player losing sight of the game ball and being confused. ..

Feature A10. Any one of the characteristics A1 to A9 characterized in that the limiting means is configured to be able to hold the game ball, whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted in the first aspect, upstream of the specific passage portion. The gaming machine described in 1.

In the above configuration, when the flow of the game ball to the specific passage part is restricted, the game ball that passes the game ball to the specific passage part is interrupted, but the game ball is stopped (stops upstream of the specific passage part). Therefore, the interruption of the game can be easily understood by the player.

Feature A11. Even when the game ball has passed the specific passage portion and the first state (non-game stop state) in which processing (open/close execution mode) can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific passage portion A second state (game stop state) in which the passage is not detected, the processing based on the passage is not executed, or the processing is invalidated,
When the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, a first transition means (a function of the main control device 81 to transition to a game stopped state) capable of executing a transition from the first state to the second state,
Operable operating means (power switch 92b, RAM erasing switch 98a, release switch),
Second transition means capable of executing the transition from the second state to the first state according to the operation mode of the operation means (main controller 81 releases the game stopped state without clearing the data in RAM 114) Function),
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A10, characterized in that

According to the above configuration, the state of the gaming machine is changed from the first state to the second state when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected, so that the game ball is guided to the specific passage portion by vibration or magnetism and is illegally activated. The act of trying to obtain a privilege can be suppressed.

In addition, since the configuration is such that the transition from the second state to the first state can be executed in accordance with the operation mode of the operating means, for example, when an illegal act is confirmed by an attendant of the game hall, the first state The second state can be maintained by operating the operation means in an operation mode different from the operation mode for shifting to, or by not operating the operation means. That is, it is possible to select whether to maintain the second state or to return to the first state depending on the situation, and to save the player who does not have malicious intent while suppressing damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts. Will be possible.

Feature A12. A specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a, V winning sensor 192) through which a game ball can pass,
Granting means (function of executing the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) capable of giving a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific passage portion,
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
Switching to a first mode in which the flow of game balls to the specific passage portion side is restricted, and a second mode in which it is difficult or not to restrict the flow of game balls to the specific passage portion side than the first mode. Possible limiting means (falling opening/closing member 211, V side distribution member 312, left side guide member 403a, right side guide member 403b),
Switching means for switching the limiting means between the first mode and the second mode (a function for switching modes of the opening/closing member 211 for dropping by the main control device 81);
Equipped with
The switching means is
Means for setting the limiting means in the first mode when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means,
Means for setting the limiting means in the first mode as the second mode under a predetermined condition,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting unit, the limiting unit is set to the first mode and the flow of the game ball to the specific passage portion side is limited. As a result, when an abnormal factor occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the specific passage portion in the situation where it is detected. The game ball whose flow to the specific passage portion is restricted by the restriction means under the first aspect may be movable toward the specific passage portion as the restriction means is changed to the second aspect. As a result, the player can be appropriately relieved when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the surrounding persons, and the interest can be improved.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions (V winning opening 182a, V winning sensor 192, removal opening 182b, removal sensor 193) through which the game ball fired by the firing means can pass,
Granting means (opening and closing by the main control device 81) capable of giving a privilege (opening and closing execution mode) based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific passing portion (V winning opening 182a, V winning sensor 192) of the plurality of passing portions Function to execute run mode),
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, a staying means (rotating body 201, or V prize) that retains the game balls in a predetermined area on the upstream side of the plurality of passing portions without discharging them. (A function of allowing the game ball on the upstream side of the sensor 192 and the detachment sensor 193 to stay inside the accessory device 150, 300, 400 without being discharged to the outside of the accessory device 150, 300, 400).
Releasing means for releasing the stay after the game balls are retained by the retaining means (a function of closing the drop passage 210 by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping, a distribution state of the V-side distribution member 312 and the detachment-side distribution member 317) To a non-sorting state, a function of switching each of the guide members 403a and 403b from a reverse tilted state to a forward tilted state),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the game balls in the predetermined area upstream of the plurality of passage portions stay without being discharged. This prevents the game ball from passing through the specific passage portion when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected. Then, when the staying state of the game ball is released by the releasing means, the game ball can pass through the plurality of passing portions. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball shot before the occurrence of the abnormal factor is passed through the specific passage portion, and the player can expect to give a privilege in the game after the retention is released. As a result, the player can be rescued in the case where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the persons around him, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Feature B2. When the game ball is retained by the retaining means, a limiting means capable of limiting the game ball different from the game ball from entering the predetermined area (the game ball exists in the accessory device 150, 300, 400). Feature B1 which has a function of keeping the opening/closing accessory 168 in an open state even when a prize is generated in the operating ports 38, 39 during a predetermined period or during a predetermined waiting period. Game machine.

In the configuration of B1 above, when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, the game balls in a predetermined area are retained without being discharged, and after the state is released, the game balls that have been retained pass through the specific passage portion. Is executed. In this case, when a game ball different from the game ball enters a predetermined area before determining whether or not the game ball passes through the specific passage portion, the game ball stayed by the other game ball. The flow to the specific passage part is obstructed to give the player an unpleasant feeling, or as a result of the game being played in a state where the number of game balls has increased, the game may be played under excessively advantageous conditions, etc. Inconvenience may occur. In this respect, according to this configuration, when the game ball is staying, the game ball different from that is restricted from entering the predetermined area, so that the above inconvenience can be preferably solved. ..

Feature B3. Provided with a specific area (accessory device 150, 300, 400, variable ball entrance device) provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
The plurality of passage portions are arranged in the specific region,
The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, wherein the staying means is capable of staying a game ball in the specific area.

According to the above configuration, the plurality of passing portions are arranged in the specific area provided in the game area, and the game balls can be retained in the specific area. In this case, after the retention state is released, it is possible to play a game in which the game balls that have already entered the specific area are passed through the specific passage portion. Therefore, it is possible to suitably relieve a player with no malicious intent without forcing a new game ball to enter the specific area.

Feature B4. Any one of features B1 to B3 characterized in that when the game ball is retained in the specific area by the retention means, it is provided with a restriction means capable of restricting entry of the game ball into the specific area. Gaming machine described in.

According to the above configuration, the entry of the game ball into the specific area is restricted, so that the entry of the game ball into the predetermined area can be suitably restricted with a simple structure.

Feature B5. A grasping means capable of grasping a predetermined situation in the specific area (function of determining whether or not a game ball exists in the accessory device 150, 300, 400) is provided,
The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the restricting unit can restrict entry of a game ball into the specific region when the predetermined condition grasped by the grasping unit is a specific condition. ..

According to the above configuration, it is possible to switch the presence/absence of entry restriction to the specific area according to a predetermined situation in the specific area. As a result, it is possible to appropriately limit the entry of the ball when it should be limited, while allowing the entry of the ball when it is not necessary to limit the entry of the ball, so that the game can proceed smoothly. Become.

Feature B6. The grasping means is capable of grasping the presence or absence of a game ball in the specific area as the predetermined situation,
The gaming machine according to feature B4 or B5, wherein the specific situation is a situation in which a game ball exists in the specific area.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball exists in the specific area, it is possible to restrict the entering of the game ball into the specific area, and the retained game ball remains in the specific area. In another situation, another game ball is prevented from entering the specific area.

Feature B7. The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B6, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a limit releasing means capable of releasing the limitation by the limiting means when a predetermined period has elapsed after the releasing by the releasing means.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to limit the entry of game balls into the specific area during a predetermined period after the retention is released. For example, the predetermined period is set to a required period until the gaming ball in the specific region passes through one of the plurality of passing portions, a required period until the gaming ball is discharged to the outside of the specific region, or a longer period. Thus, it is possible to prevent another game ball from entering the specific area in a situation where the retained game ball remains in the specific area.

Feature B8. Moving means for moving the game balls retained by the retaining means within the range of the predetermined area (function of moving the game balls within the range of the falling passage 210, the rear guide passage 213, the raising device 215 and the guide passage 183, V Side guide passage 311, V side distribution member 312, disengagement side guide passage 316, disengagement side distribution member 317, lifting device 215, function to move the game ball within the range of the rotating body 201 and guide passage 183, left guide member 403a, the right guide member 403b, the receiving portion 415, the rear guide passage 426, the lifting device 215 and the function of moving the game ball within the range of the guide passage 401) any one of the features B1 to B7 The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the above configuration, the gaming ball that is staying does not stay in one place but moves within the range of the predetermined area. In this case, since the position of the game ball changes, it is possible to randomize the destination of the game ball (which one of a plurality of passing parts is to be passed) when the staying state is released, which is interesting. It will be possible to improve.

Feature B9. The moving means is a means for moving the game ball so as to circulate (a function of moving the game ball so as to circulate around the falling passage 210, the rear guiding passage 213, the raising device 215 and the guiding passage 183, a V-side guiding passage 311, V-side distribution member 312, disengagement-side guide passage 316, disengagement-side distribution member 317, lifting device 215, rotating body 201, function to move the game ball so as to circulate the guide passage 183, left guide member 403a, right guide The game machine according to Feature B8, which is provided with a member 403b, a receiving portion 415, a rear guide passage 426, a lifting device 215, and a function of moving the game ball so as to orbit the guide passage 401.

According to the above configuration, since the game ball circulates within the range of the predetermined region, it is possible to prevent the range of movement of the game ball from becoming wide even if the stay period of the game ball is prolonged, and the game region is limited. It is possible to have an optimum configuration in the machine.

Feature B10. A first state (non-game stop state) in which processing (opening/closing execution mode) can be executed based on that the game ball has passed the specific passage portion, and even when the game ball has passed the specific passage portion A second state (game stop state) in which the passage is not detected, the processing based on the passage is not executed, or the processing is invalidated,
When the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, a first transition means (a function of the main control device 81 that transitions to a game stopped state) capable of executing a transition from the first state to the second state,
Operable operating means (power switch 92b, RAM erasing switch 98a, release switch),
Second transition means capable of executing the transition from the second state to the first state according to the operation mode of the operation means (main controller 81 releases the game stopped state without clearing the data in RAM 114) Function),
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, characterized in that

According to the above configuration, the state of the gaming machine is changed from the first state to the second state when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected, so that the game ball is guided to the specific passage portion by vibration or magnetism and is illegally activated. The act of trying to obtain a privilege can be suppressed. In addition, since the configuration is such that the transition from the second state to the first state can be executed in accordance with the operation mode of the operating means, for example, when an illegal act is confirmed by an attendant of the game hall, the first state The second state can be maintained by operating the operation means in an operation mode different from the operation mode for shifting to, or by not operating the operation means. That is, it is possible to select whether to maintain the second state or to return to the first state depending on the situation, and to save the player who does not have malicious intent while suppressing damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts. Will be possible.

Feature B11. A game machine structure (game machine body 12) that can be opened and closed to the front of the game machine is provided,
The gaming machine according to feature B10, wherein the operating means is arranged at a position where the operating means can be operated from the front of the gaming machine when the gaming machine structure is opened to the front of the gaming machine.

According to the above configuration, since it is necessary to open the gaming machine structural body to operate the operation means, the player cannot operate the operation means, and attendance by a staff member at the game hall is indispensable. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the abnormality detection is due to a fraudulent act, and to entrust it to a staff member or the like in the amusement hall to take a subsequent action, thereby suppressing the fraudulent activity.

Feature B12. The gaming machine according to feature B11, wherein the releasing means includes means for releasing the staying by the staying means after at least a predetermined period has elapsed since the operating means was operated.

In the configuration of B11 described above, when the gaming machine structure is opened for the operation of the operating means, when the staying state of the game balls is released with the gaming machine structure opened, the player is in an unnatural posture. Inconveniences such as forcing a game and reducing the visibility of the game ball may occur. In this respect, according to this configuration, at least a predetermined period is secured from the time when the operation means is operated until the stay state of the game balls is released, so that the staff at the game hall or the like uses the predetermined period. The gaming machine structure can be closed. As a result, the game after the retention release can be started with the gaming machine structure closed, and the above inconvenience can be suitably solved.

Feature B13. The gaming machine according to feature B12, which is provided with a unit that sets the predetermined period to a constant period.

According to the above configuration, the control process for releasing the stay can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced. In addition, since the predetermined period is a fixed period, it becomes possible for the player to predict the release timing, and it is possible to stimulate the sense of tension due to the fact that the release timing can be estimated.

It should be noted that with respect to this feature, “a game ball is provided with a distribution unit that can be distributed to any one of the plurality of passing portions, and the distribution unit has a first mode and a second mode as a distribution mode of the game ball. The above effect can be synergistically enhanced by applying a configuration in which the game ball can be switched to the specific passage portion more easily than the second mode at a predetermined timing”. become. That is, the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution means is easily affected by the release timing of the staying state, but since the release timing can be estimated, the distribution destination can be roughly predicted. As a result, such as whether the predicted result and the actual distribution result match, tension is generated before the retention is actually released and the distribution is performed, and the attention to the game can be effectively increased. It will be possible.

Feature B14. The gaming machine according to feature B12 or B13, further comprising means for selecting the predetermined period from a plurality of periods.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the release timing of the staying state, and it is possible to generate a feeling of tension due to the inability to estimate the release timing.

It should be noted that with respect to this feature, “a game ball is provided with a distribution unit that can be distributed to any one of the plurality of passing portions, and the distribution unit has a first mode and a second mode as a distribution mode of the game ball. The above effect can be synergistically enhanced by applying a configuration in which the game ball can be switched to the specific passage portion more easily than the second mode at a predetermined timing”. become. That is, the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution means is easily affected by the release timing of the staying state, but the distribution destination cannot be predicted because the release timing cannot be estimated. As a result, tension is generated before the retention is actually released and distribution is performed, and it is possible to effectively raise the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B15. Arranged on the front side of the gaming machine, provided with a player operating means (player operating button) that can be operated by the player,
The releasing means is means for releasing the staying by the staying means when the player operating means is operated in a situation where the second transitioning means makes a transition from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B11 to B14, which is characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, it is possible to leave the timing of releasing the staying state to the player while the staff member or the like of the game hall determines whether or not to return to the first state. As a result, the player can release the staying state at an arbitrary timing, and it becomes possible to improve the fun.

It should be noted that with respect to this feature, “a game ball is provided with a distribution unit that can be distributed to any one of the plurality of passing portions, and the distribution unit has a first mode and a second mode as a distribution mode of the game ball. The above effect can be synergistically enhanced by applying a configuration in which the game ball can be switched to the specific passage portion more easily than the second mode at a predetermined timing”. become. That is, the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution means is easily affected by the release timing of the staying state, but the player can technically intervene by deciding the release timing, which effectively enhances the interest. It will be possible.

Feature B16. A specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a, V winning sensor 192) through which a game ball can pass,
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, a staying means (falling passage 210, rear guiding passage 213) for retaining the game balls in a predetermined area upstream of the specific passage portion without discharging them. , A function of looping the game ball in the accessory device 150 by the raising device 215 and the guiding passage 183, a V-side guiding passage 311, a V-side distributing member 312, an outside guiding passage 316, an outside distributing member 317, a rising device. 215, the function of looping the game ball in the accessory device 300 by the rotating body 201 and the guide passage 183, the left guide member 403a, the right guide member 403b, the receiving portion 415, the rear guide passage 426, the raising device 215 and the guide passage 401. Function of looping the game ball in the accessory device 400),
Releasing means for releasing the stay after the game balls are retained by the retaining means (a function of closing the drop passage 210 by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping, a distribution state of the V-side distribution member 312 and the detachment-side distribution member 317) To a non-sorting state, a function of switching each of the guide members 403a and 403b from a reverse tilted state to a forward tilted state),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the game balls in the predetermined area on the upstream side of the specific passage portion stay without being discharged. This prevents the game ball from passing through the specific passage portion when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected. Then, when the staying state of the game balls is released by the releasing means, the game balls can be movable toward the specific passage portion. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific passage portion after the retention state is released. As a result, the player can be rescued in the case where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the persons around him, and it is possible to improve the interest.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions (V winning opening 182a, release opening 182b) through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means (rotating bodies 201, 501) capable of distributing the game balls to any of the plurality of passing portions,
Execution of the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81 that can give a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on that the game ball has passed a specific passing portion (V winning opening 182a) of the plurality of passing portions. Function),
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball that has reached a predetermined location to the upstream of the predetermined location,
Movable means (left guide passage 401a, right guide passage 401b) for moving the game ball returned by the return means to the distribution means,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

In the above configuration, after the launched game ball reaches the sorting means, it is sorted by the sorting means to any one of the plurality of passage portions, and a benefit can be given when the game balls are sorted to the specific passage portion. Therefore, the player has a strong interest in the movement of the game ball from the time the game ball is launched until the game ball is sorted by the sorting means.

Under this configuration, in this feature, the game ball that has reached a predetermined location is returned to the upstream of the predetermined location and can be moved to the distribution means. That is, in the process of the game ball reaching the sorting means, a special motion different from the normal motion of returning the game ball to the upstream side is added. As a result, the movement of the game ball can be diversified while increasing the fun of the movement itself of the game ball, and it becomes possible to improve the interest.

In addition, "movable" related to the movable means may be paraphrased as "passable, inflowable, approachable, advancing, reachable, rollable or descentable".

Feature C2. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the returning means is capable of returning the game ball that has reached the predetermined location on the upstream side of the sorting means.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to temporarily avoid the entry of the game ball into the sorting means, and to realize a game which again faces the sorting lottery of the sorting means. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property that gives an opportunity to try the distribution lottery of the distribution means again, and it is possible to improve the fun.

Feature C3. The distribution means is a first distribution means,
Upstream of the first distribution means, a second distribution means (left guide member 403a, right side) capable of distributing the game balls to the first distribution means side and a side different from the first distribution means side. A guide member 403b),
The game machine according to the feature C1 or C2, wherein the return means is capable of returning the game balls distributed to the different sides by the second distribution means.

According to the above configuration, when the game balls are distributed to the first distribution means side by the second distribution means and reach the first distribution means as they are, and when the game balls are distributed to the first distribution means side by the second distribution means. There may be a case where the ball is distributed to different sides and reaches the first distribution means via the returning means, and the manner of entering the specific passage portion is diversified.

Further, in the above configuration, since the distribution is performed by the second distribution means upstream of the first distribution means, the game balls distributed to the specific passing portion in the first distribution means are returned to the first distribution means again. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of being distributed to other passing portions.

Feature C4. The distribution means is capable of switching at a predetermined timing between a first mode and a second mode in which the game balls are easier to distribute to the specific passage portion than the first mode, as the distribution mode of the game balls. The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C3, which is characterized by:

When the distribution means is composed of a dynamic means that can be switched at a predetermined timing between the first mode and the second mode, from the operation status of the first distribution means and the movement status of the game ball, It can be predicted that the game ball is unlikely to pass through the specific passage portion, and the expectation may be lost soon.

In this respect, in the above configuration, the game balls are distributed to the side different from the side of the first distribution means by the second distribution means, so that the entry of the game balls into the first distribution means is once avoided and the returning means is returned. The opportunity to enter the first sorting means again is provided through. As a result, the arrival timing of the game ball to the first distribution means changes, and the distribution result in the first distribution means can be changed. For this reason, it becomes possible to expect a distribution result different from the initial prediction, and it becomes possible to improve interest.

Feature C5. The movable means includes a plurality of guide means (left guide passage 401a, right guide passage 401b) capable of guiding a game ball to the distribution means,
The plurality of guiding means are configured so that the period until the game balls guided by the guiding means reach the sorting means is different,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, characterized in that the game ball returned by the returning means can be guided to the sorting means by any of a plurality of the guiding means.

According to the above configuration, the arrival timing of the game ball returned by the returning means to the distribution means can be made different depending on which guiding means guides the distribution means, and the distribution means for the returned game ball. It becomes possible to randomize the distribution result of.

Feature C6. The second distribution means, as a distribution mode of the game balls, a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode in which the game balls are more easily distributed to a side different from the first distribution means side. It is possible to switch to the distribution mode,
Switching means for switching the second distribution means between the first distribution mode and the second distribution mode (function of switching control of each guide member 403a, 403b by the main controller 81);
The switching means, when the distribution mode of the first distribution means at the scheduled arrival time of the game ball to the first distribution means is the first mode, the game ball is the second distribution means. In the gaming machine according to any one of the features C3 to C5, the second sorting means is switched so that the second sorting mode is sorted according to the second sorting mode.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball will reach the first allocating means in the situation where the allocating mode of the first allocating means is the first mode, the second allocating means allocates the second allocating means to the second allocating means. The mode is switched to the mode, and the game ball is easily returned to the first sorting means through the returning means. As a result, while the player has given up granting the privilege, an opportunity to try again the sorting lottery of the first sorting means is given, and a novel game property with a revival element is provided. Can be realized by, and it becomes possible to improve the interest.

Feature C7. The switching means, when the first distribution means is switched from the second mode to the first mode immediately before the scheduled timing of arrival of the game ball to the first distribution means, the game ball is the first one. The gaming machine according to feature C6, wherein the second distribution means is switched so that the second distribution means distributes the second distribution mode.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball arrives at the first distribution means at a slightly late timing after the end timing of the second mode that is easily distributed to the specific passing portion, the game ball to the first distribution means is reached. It is easy to play a game that avoids the entry of the first entry and again faces the sorting lottery of the first sorting means. Since the opportunity of the re-challenge game is given in a regrettable case, the frequent re-challenge game is prevented from being given, and it becomes possible to increase the surprise and joy when the re-challenge game occurs.

Feature C8. The switching means, when the first distribution means switches from the first mode to the second mode immediately after the scheduled arrival time of the game balls to the first distribution means, the game ball is the first one. The gaming machine according to the characteristic C6 or C7, wherein the second distribution means is switched so that the second distribution means distributes the second distribution mode.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball arrives at the first distribution means slightly earlier than the start timing of the second mode, which is likely to be distributed to the specific passing portion, the game ball to the first distribution means It is easy to play a game that avoids the entry of the first entry and again faces the sorting lottery of the first sorting means. Since the opportunity of the re-challenge game is given in a regrettable case, the frequent re-challenge game is prevented from being given, and it becomes possible to increase the surprise and joy when the re-challenge game occurs.

Feature C9. The specific passage portion is a first passage portion,
The plurality of passage portions include a second passage portion (rechallenge port 520) different from the first passage portion,
The game machine according to any one of features C1 to C8, wherein the returning means is capable of returning the game ball that has passed through the second passing portion.

According to the above configuration, if the game balls are distributed to the second passing portion by the distribution means, the game balls are guided to the distribution means again, and the distribution lottery can be re-challenged. Therefore, even if the game ball cannot be distributed to the first passage portion (specific passage portion), the possibility of passing the first passage portion remains, and it is possible to have a feeling of expectation. That is, not only the expectation that the game balls will be distributed to the first passage portion by the distribution means, but also the expectation that the game balls will be distributed to the second passage portion can be evoked, which improves the fun. It will be possible.

Further, since the game balls that have passed through the second passing portion are guided to the same sorting means via the returning means, it is easy for the player to have the impression of re-challenge. Further, since the common sorting means can be used for the first sorting lottery and the subsequent sorting lottery, the space occupied by the sorting means can be saved and the number of parts can be reduced compared to the case where individual sorting means are provided. Can be reduced.

Feature C10. The game machine according to feature C9, wherein the game ball is returned by the returning means when the number of times the game ball has passed through the second passing portion is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times.

When the game ball is distributed to the second passing portion by the distribution means, the game ball is guided to the distribution means again and loops. However, if such a loop is excessively repeated, there is a risk that the game progress will be delayed. is there. In this respect, according to the above configuration, the game ball is looped when the number of passages of the second passage portion is equal to or less than the predetermined number, so that the stagnation of the progress of the game can be suppressed.

Feature C11. The distribution means is capable of switching, as a distribution mode of the game balls, to a first mode and a second mode in which the game balls are easier to distribute to the specific passage portion than the first mode at predetermined timings. The gaming machine described in the feature C9 or C10, which is characterized by:

According to the above configuration, the distribution unit is configured by the dynamic unit, so that the interest can be improved, and the processing load can be reduced by operating the distribution unit at the predetermined timing.

The arrival timing of the game ball to the allocating means is different when the game sphere reaches the allocating means without being returned and when it reaches the allocating means after being returned. From this, in a situation where the distribution unit operates at a predetermined timing, the distribution result of the distribution unit tends to differ between the former case and the latter case. For this reason, even if the first sorting section is not assigned to the first passing section, it can be expected to be assigned to the first passing section in the later sorting lottery.

Feature C12. The movable means includes a plurality of guide means (left guide passage 183a, right guide passage 183b) capable of guiding a game ball to the distribution means,
The plurality of guiding means are configured such that the period until the game ball guided to the sorting means by each of the guiding means reaches the sorting means is different,
The gaming machine according to any one of features C9 to C11, characterized in that the game ball returned by the returning means can be guided to the sorting means by any of a plurality of the guiding means.

According to the above configuration, the arrival timing of the game ball to the sorting means differs depending on which guiding means guides the game ball returned by the returning means to the sorting means, and the distribution result also differs. obtain. This makes it difficult to predict the distribution result for the returned game balls, and it is possible to maintain the expectation that the game balls will pass through the first passing portion.

Feature C13. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a) through which the game ball emitted by the emission means can pass,
Granting means (function of executing the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) capable of giving a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific passage portion,
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball that has reached a predetermined location to the upstream of the predetermined location,
Movable means (left guide passage 401a, right guide passage 401b) for moving the game ball returned by the return means to the specific passage portion,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

In the above configuration, where the privilege can be given when the game ball passes through the specific passing portion, the player has a strong interest in the movement of the shot game ball. Under this configuration, in this feature, the game ball that has reached a predetermined location is returned to the upstream of the predetermined location and can be moved to the specific passage section. That is, in the process of the game ball reaching the specific passage portion, a special motion different from the normal motion of returning the game ball to the upstream side is added. As a result, the movement of the game ball can be diversified while increasing the fun of the movement itself of the game ball, and it becomes possible to improve the interest.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions (V winning opening 182a, release opening 182b) through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means (rotating body 201) capable of distributing the game ball to any of the plurality of passing portions,
Of the plurality of passing portions, the means for giving the privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on the passing of the game ball through the first passing portion (V winning opening 182a) (execution of the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) Function),
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball to a position where it can be distributed by the distributing means,
Of the plurality of passage portions, the second passage portion (outlet 182b) different from the first passage portion has a high possibility that the game ball will pass or when the game ball can be guided to the returning means. 1 guide means (when there is a high possibility that the game ball is distributed to the outlet 182b by the rotating body 201, the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b are in a reverse tilted state to guide the game ball to the lifting device 215 side. Function, a function of guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215 side when the game ball passes through the re-challenge port 520),
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, passage restricting means for restricting the game ball from passing through the first passing portion (each guide member 403a when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected) , 403b is in a reverse tilted state, the function of restricting the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a, the opening/closing member 211 for opening opens the falling passage 210 when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, and the V winning opening. Function to limit the flow of game balls to 182a),
Second guiding means for guiding the game sphere regulated by the passage regulating means to the returning means (each guide member 403a, 403b is in a reverse inclined state when an occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected) Function of guiding to the ascending device 215 side, the function of guiding the game ball to the ascending device 215 side by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping to open the drop passage 210 when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball has a high possibility of passing or passes through the second passing portion different from the first passing portion where the benefit can be expected, the game ball is passed through the first guiding means and the returning means. It is returned to a position where it can be sorted by the sorting means. As a result, while the player is giving up the privilege, an opportunity to re-try the sorting lottery of the sorting means is given to the player. It is possible to improve the entertainingness.

In addition, in the above configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the passage restricting means restricts the game ball from passing through the first passing portion. Therefore, when an abnormal factor occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the first passing portion in the situation where it is detected. The game ball regulated by the passage regulation means is guided to the returning means by the second guiding means, and returned to a position where the sorting can be performed by the sorting means through the returning means. As a result, the player can be rescued when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the people around him. That is, according to this configuration, when the abnormal factor occurs, the passage of the game ball of the first passing portion is regulated, and the returning means for the re-challenge game is utilized to provide relief when the player is in good condition. It becomes possible to plan.

Feature D2. When the game ball has a high possibility of passing or passes through the second passing portion, a re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 is provided behind the lead-out portion 186 for a predetermined period (a reverse inclination period of each guide member 403a, 403b). A function of maintaining the reverse inclination state of the first means (each guide member 403a, 403b) until the reverse inclination period elapses, in which the first guide means can be in the guideable state during a position period) A function of allowing the re-challenge mouth guide section 511 to receive a game ball in the period in which the re-challenge mouth guide section 511 is located behind the section 186),
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting unit, the second guiding unit (each guide member) that can bring the second guiding unit to the guiding state until the abnormality detection state is released. 403a and 403b, the function of maintaining the reverse inclination state until the abnormality detection state is released, and the function of the drop opening/closing member 211 continuing to open the drop passage 210 until the abnormality detection state is released). The gaming machine according to feature D1 characterized by being present.

According to the above configuration, when there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the second passing portion or when the game ball will pass, it is possible to guide the game ball to the returning means over a predetermined period, and the abnormality detecting means causes the abnormality. When the occurrence of is detected, the state in which the game ball can be guided to the returning means is maintained until the abnormality detection state is canceled, regardless of the passage of time. That is, by changing the conditions for maintaining the state in which the game ball can be guided to the returning means, it is possible to improve the interest in the situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected even though the common returning means is used, and It is possible to favorably achieve both the relief when the occurrence is detected and the relief.

Feature D3. Means for differentiating the ease of guiding the game ball to the returning means by the first guiding means and the ease of guiding the game ball to the returning means by the second guiding means (the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected. There is a function to change the inclination angle of the guide members 403a and 403b in the reverse inclination state depending on whether the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected or not, and a game of the re-challenge mouth guide portion 511 to the raising device 215. The game machine according to the feature D1 or D2, which has a function of differentiating the ease of guiding the ball and the ease of guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215 by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping.

According to the above configuration, it is highly likely that the game ball will pass through the second passing portion, or the game ball is easily guided to the returning means when the game ball passes, and the game ball when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected. The ease of guiding to the return means is different. For example, if the easiness of guiding is made equal in any of the above cases, the game ball tends to be returned too easily in a situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected, or the occurrence of the abnormal factor cannot be relieved. Inconvenience such as a situation may occur. In this respect, according to this configuration, it is possible to properly use the easiness of guiding according to each situation, and when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected and the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected, it is possible to improve the interest in the situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected. It is possible to favorably achieve both the relief and

Feature D4. Means for making it difficult to guide the game ball to the returning means as compared with the guideable state by the second guide means in the guideable state by the first guide means (when occurrence of an abnormal factor is not detected , A function of making the inclination angles of the guide members 403a, 403b in the reverse inclination state gentler than in the case where the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, the re-challenge opening guide 511 guiding the game ball to the lifting device 215. In any one of the characteristics D1 to D3, which is provided with a function of making it difficult to guide the possible state of the game ball to the rising device 215 by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping) The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected, it is possible to suitably rescue the player, while in the situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected, the guiding of the game ball to the returning means is performed. The ease of play can be limited to some extent, and surprises and joy can be secured when a re-challenge game occurs. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in a situation where the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected while enabling an appropriate remedy when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected.

Feature D5. While limiting the number of times the game ball is guided to the returning means by the first guiding means to a predetermined number or less (a function of limiting the number of loops by setting a return period or a function of counting the number of returnings and limiting the number of loops) , The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, wherein the number of times the game ball is guided to the returning means by the second guiding means is not limited.

When the game ball is guided to the returning means, the game ball is guided to the sorting means and loops. However, if the loop is excessively repeated, there is a possibility that the progress of the game will be delayed. According to the above configuration, in a situation where the occurrence of an abnormal factor is not detected, by limiting the number of times of guiding to the returning means, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered. On the other hand, if the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, the game ball can be guided to the returning means without limiting the number of times of guiding, so that the game ball can be returned for a period necessary for relief. It becomes possible to guide to the means.

Feature D6. The first guiding means is capable of guiding the game ball to the returning means when there is a higher possibility that the game ball will pass through the second passing portion than the first passing portion. The gaming machine described in any one of D5.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball is more likely to pass through the second passing portion than the first passing portion, the first guiding means guides the gaming ball to the returning means, and the gaming ball is returned through the returning means. Be done. As a result, while the player has predicted the passage of the second passage portion, it is possible to realize the game characteristic of shifting to the re-challenge to the sorting lottery, and it is possible to improve the fun.

Feature D7. There is a first state (non-game stop state) in which processing (opening/closing execution mode) can be executed based on the game ball having passed the first passage portion, and a case where the game ball has passed the first passage portion. Even if it does not detect the passage, does not execute the processing based on the passage, or has a second state in which the processing is invalidated (game stopped state),
When the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, a first transition means (a function of the main control device 81 to transition to a game stopped state) capable of executing a transition from the first state to the second state,
Retaining means for retaining the game ball guided to the returning means by the second guiding means in a predetermined area on the upstream side of the distributing means (rotation of the game ball guided to the raising device 215 in the accessory device 400) Function of staying on the upstream side of the body 201),
After the transition to the second state by the first transition means, the second transition means (function to release the game stopped state by the main control device 81) capable of executing the transition from the second state to the first state ,
Release means (a function of switching each of the guide members 403a and 403b from a reverse tilt state to a forward tilt state) for releasing the stay by the stay means when the second shift means shifts to the second state;
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6.

According to the above configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the game ball guided to the returning means by the second guiding means stays in a predetermined area upstream of the sorting means. Then, the transition from the second state to the first state, that is, when the game is restarted, the stay state of the game ball is released, and the game ball is provided for distribution by the distribution means. Therefore, when the game ball is guided to the returning means due to the abnormality detection, the game ball can be retained upstream of the sorting means until the game is restarted by the restarting means. As a result, it is possible to preferably avoid a situation in which the game ball moves to the sorting means before the game is resumed and the player's rescue cannot be fulfilled.

Feature D8. Equipped with operable operating means (power switch 92b, RAM erasing switch 98a, release switch),
The gaming machine according to Feature D7, wherein the second transition unit includes a unit that executes a transition from the second state to the first state according to an operation mode of the operation unit.

According to the above configuration, since the transition from the second state to the first state can be executed according to the operation mode of the operating means, for example, when an illegal act is confirmed by an attendant of the game hall, The second state can be maintained by operating the operation means in an operation mode different from the operation mode for shifting to the first state, or by not operating the operation means. That is, it becomes possible to select whether to maintain the second state or to return to the first state, and it is possible to remedy a player who does not have malicious intent and to prevent the game hall from being damaged by an illegal act. ..

Feature D9. A game machine structure (game machine body 12) that can be opened and closed to the front of the game machine is provided,
The game machine according to feature D8, wherein the operation means is arranged at a position where the operation means can be operated from the front of the game machine when the game machine structure is opened to the front of the game machine.

According to the above configuration, since it is necessary to open the gaming machine structural body to operate the operation means, the player cannot operate the operation means, and attendance by a staff member at the game hall is indispensable. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the abnormality detection is due to a fraudulent act, and to entrust it to a staff member or the like in the amusement hall to take a subsequent action, thereby suppressing the fraudulent activity.

Feature D10. The gaming machine according to Feature D9, wherein the releasing unit includes a unit that releases the staying by the staying unit after at least a predetermined period has elapsed since the operating unit was operated.

In the configuration of D9 described above, when the gaming machine structure is opened for the operation of the operating means, and if the retained state of the game balls is released in that state, the player is forced to play in an unreasonable posture, Inconvenience that the visibility of the game ball is reduced may occur. In this respect, according to this configuration, at least a predetermined period is secured from the time when the operation means is operated until the stay state of the game balls is released, so that the staff at the game hall or the like uses the predetermined period. The gaming machine structure can be closed. As a result, the game after the retention release can be started with the gaming machine structure closed, and the above inconvenience can be suitably solved.

Feature D11. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions (V winning opening 182a, release opening 182b) through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means (rotating body 201) capable of distributing the game ball to any of the plurality of passing portions,
Based on that the game ball has passed the specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a) of the plurality of passage portions, the means for giving the privilege (opening/closing execution mode) (opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) is executed. Function),
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball to a position where it can be distributed by the distributing means,
First guiding means capable of guiding the game ball to the returning means when the game ball passes through the specific passing part of the plurality of passing parts (the game ball is raised when the game ball passes through the V winning opening 182a). Function of guiding to the device 215 side),
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, passage restricting means for restricting the game ball from passing through the specific passage portion (opening/closing member 211 for dropping when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected) Has a function of restricting the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a by opening the falling passage 210),
Second guiding means for guiding the game ball regulated by the passage regulating means to the returning means (the opening/closing member 211 for dropping opens the fall passage 210 to detect the game ball when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected). Function of guiding to the rising device 215 side),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball passes through the specific passing portion, the game ball is returned to the position where it can be sorted by the sorting means through the first guiding means and the returning means. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the game balls that have passed through the specific passage portion perform the distribution lottery of the distribution means again, and it is possible to improve the fun.

In addition, in the above configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the passage restricting means restricts the game ball from passing through the specific passage portion. Therefore, when an abnormal factor occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the specific passage portion in the situation where it is detected. The game ball regulated by the passage regulation means is guided to the returning means by the second guiding means, and returned to a position where the sorting can be performed by the sorting means through the returning means. As a result, the player can be rescued when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the people around him. That is, according to this configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormal cause, while restricting the passage of the game ball of the specific passing portion, by utilizing the returning means for re-sorting game, the relief when the player is in good condition It becomes possible to plan.

Note that any of the features D2 to D10 may be applied to this feature.

Feature D12. A specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a) through which a game ball can pass,
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball to a position where it can pass through the specific passing portion,
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 240, magnet detection sensor 241) capable of detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
In a specific case in which the occurrence of the abnormality factor is not detected by the abnormality detection unit, the first guiding unit capable of guiding the game ball to the returning unit (the game in a situation where the occurrence of the abnormality factor is not detected) When there is a high possibility that the ball will pass through the detachment opening 182b, the left guide member 403a and the right guide member 403b are in a reverse tilted state and the function of guiding the game ball to the ascending device 215 side, the game ball being the re-challenge port 520. Function to guide the game ball to the rising device 215 side when passing through),
When the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting unit, passage restricting unit that restricts the game ball from passing through the specific passage portion (each guide member 403a when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected, The function of restricting the flow of the game ball to the V winning opening 182a when 403b is in the reverse inclined state, the opening/closing member 211 for dropping opens the falling passage 210 and the V winning opening 182a when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected. Function to limit the flow of game balls to),
Second guiding means for guiding the game sphere regulated by the passage regulating means to the returning means (each guide member 403a, 403b is in a reverse inclined state when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected, and the game sphere is moved). Function of guiding to the ascending device 215 side, the function of guiding the game ball to the ascending device 215 side by the opening/closing member 211 for dropping to open the drop passage 210 when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, the game ball is returned to a position where the game ball can pass through the specific passing portion through the first guiding means and the returning means in a specific case in which the occurrence of the abnormal factor is not detected. That is, in the process of the game ball reaching the specific passage portion, a special motion different from the normal motion of returning the game ball is added. As a result, the movement of the game ball can be diversified while increasing the fun of the movement itself of the game ball, and it becomes possible to improve the interest.

In addition, in the above configuration, when the occurrence of an abnormal factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the passage restricting means restricts the game ball from passing through the first passing portion. Therefore, when an abnormal factor occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the first passing portion in the situation where it is detected. The game ball regulated by the passage restricting unit is guided to the returning unit by the second guiding unit, and is returned to a position where the game ball can pass through the specific passing portion through the returning unit. As a result, the player can be rescued when the occurrence of the abnormal factor is caused by the actions of the people around him. That is, according to this configuration, when the abnormal factor occurs, while restricting the passage of the game ball in the first passage portion, the returning means for giving a movement to return to the game ball is utilized and the player is in good condition. Can be relieved.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions (V winning opening 182a, release opening 182b) through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means (rotating body 201) capable of distributing the game ball to any of the plurality of passing portions,
Execution of the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81 that can give a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on that the game ball has passed a specific passing portion (V winning opening 182a) of the plurality of passing portions. Function),
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball that has passed through the specific passing portion to the upstream of the sorting means,
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that different benefits (16R jackpot, 8R jackpot) can be given depending on whether the game ball returned by the returning means passes through the specific passage portion or not.

According to the above configuration, when the game balls are distributed to the specific passage portion by the distribution means, the game balls are returned by the returning means and are again used for distribution by the distribution means. Then, different benefits may be given depending on whether the returned game ball passes through the specific passage portion or not. For this reason, it is possible to impart a novel game property in which the player can enjoy whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion again, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, characterized in that it is provided with a means that can give different benefits depending on the number of times the gaming ball passes through the specific passing portion.

According to the above configuration, different privileges are given according to the number of times the game ball passes through the specific passage portion, and therefore, how many times the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion as well as whether the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion. It is possible to add a novel gameplay to enjoy.

Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E1 or E2, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a means capable of giving a more advantageous privilege to the player as the number of times the game ball passes through the specific passage portion increases.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming property in which it is expected that the number of times the game ball passes through the specific passage portion increases. Therefore, as the game ball passes through the specific passage portion, the interest in the subsequent distribution result becomes stronger, and the degree of attention to the game can be effectively increased.

Feature E4. The distribution means is capable of switching, as a distribution mode of the game balls, to a first mode and a second mode in which the game balls are easier to distribute to the specific passage portion than the first mode,
A plurality of guide means (left guide passage 183a, right guide passage 183b) capable of guiding the game ball to the distribution means are provided,
The plurality of guiding means are configured so that the period until the game balls guided by the guiding means reach the sorting means is different,
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, characterized in that the game ball returned by the returning means can be guided to the sorting means by any of a plurality of the guiding means.

According to the above configuration, a plurality of guiding means having different periods until reaching the sorting means are provided, and the game ball returned by the returning means can be guided to the sorting means by any of the guiding means. .. In this case, it is possible to change the arrival timing of the game ball to the sorting means depending on which guiding means is used. As a result, the distribution result for the returned game balls can be randomized, and the interest can be improved.

Feature E5. A determining unit (a function of determining the number of round games by the main control device 81) capable of determining the privilege contents before the game ball is returned by the returning unit,
When a game ball is returned by the returning means, a distribution control means for controlling a distribution mode of the distribution means (a function of controlling a rotation mode of the rotating body 201 by the main control device 81),
Equipped with
The distribution control means switches the distribution means such that whether or not the game ball returned by the returning means passes through the specific passing portion is different according to the privilege content determined by the determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, which is controllable.

According to the above configuration, the content of the privilege is determined before being returned by the returning means, and the distribution is performed so that whether or not the game ball returned by the returning means passes through the specific passage portion is different depending on the content of the determination. The means are controlled. Accordingly, it is possible to configure an informing unit that informs the privilege contents by utilizing the allocating unit. In this case, the content of the privilege can be notified by the movement of the game ball, and a novel notification mode can be realized.

Feature E6. When the number of passages of the game ball through the specific passage portion is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times, the returning means is provided with means capable of returning the game ball to the upstream of the sorting means. The gaming machine according to any one of E5.

When the game ball is distributed to the specific passage portion by the distribution means, the game ball is guided to the distribution means again and loops. However, if such a loop is excessively repeated, the progress of the game may be delayed. .. In this respect, according to the above configuration, the game ball is looped when the number of passages through the specific passage portion is equal to or less than the predetermined number, so that it is possible to suppress the stagnation of the progress of the game.

Feature E7. The specific passage portion is the first passage portion (V winning opening 182a),
The plurality of passage portions include a plurality of second passage portions (outlets 182b) different from the first passage portion,
The case where the game ball returned by the returning means passes through one of the specific second passing portion and the first passing portion of the plurality of second passing portions, and the specific second passing portion The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E6, which is provided with a unit that can give different benefits depending on whether or not the first passing unit passes.

According to the above configuration, different benefits can be given not only when the game ball returned by the returning means passes through the specific passing portion but also when passing through the specific second passing portion. As a result, not only the expectation that the returned game ball will pass through the first passing portion (specific passing portion) but also the expectation that the passing gaming ball will pass through the specific second passing portion can be evoked, and the enjoyment is improved. It will be possible.

Feature E8. The gaming machine according to feature E7, further comprising means capable of changing a ratio of the specific second passage portion in the plurality of second passage portions.

According to the above configuration, since the proportion of the specific second passage portion is not uniform, it is possible to change the probability that different benefits are given, and it is possible to improve the fun.

Feature E9. The game ball returned by the returning means is provided with means for giving different benefits depending on whether the game ball passes through the first passage portion or the specific second passage portion. The gaming machine according to feature E7 or E8.

According to the above configuration, the player can be aware of the first passage portion and the specific second passage portion separately, and the expectation that the game ball will pass through the first passage portion and the specific second passage portion. It is possible to generate a feeling of expectation for passing through the two-passage portion and a feeling of expectation for passing through the passage portion.

Feature E10. The game ball returned by the returning means is provided with means for giving a more advantageous privilege to the player when passing through the first passing portion than when passing through the specific second passing portion. The gaming machine according to feature E9.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball is returned by the returning means, an expectation that the game ball will pass the first passing portion is preferentially generated, and as a result, the game ball passes the first passing portion. It is possible to generate a sense of expectation for that and a sense of expectation for passing through the specific second passage portion in a stepwise manner.

Feature E11. Launching means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53) capable of launching a gaming ball based on a player's launching operation,
A specific passage portion (V winning opening 182a) through which the game ball emitted by the emission means can pass,
Granting means (function of executing the opening/closing execution mode by the main control device 81) capable of giving a privilege (opening/closing execution mode) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific passage portion,
Returning means (raising device 215) capable of returning the game ball that has passed through the specific passage portion to the upstream of the specific passage portion,
Equipped with
Different benefits (16R jackpot, 8R jackpot) can be given depending on whether the game ball returned to the upstream of the specific passage portion by the returning means passes the specific passage portion or not. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the above configuration, when the game ball passes through the specific passage portion, the returning means returns the game ball to the upstream of the specific passage portion. Then, different benefits may be given depending on whether the returned game ball passes through the specific passage portion or not. For this reason, it is possible to impart a novel game property in which the player can enjoy whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific passage portion again, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, you may apply the technical idea shown to each invention of each above-mentioned characteristic A-E group mutually with respect to each invention of each characteristic A-E group, combine some or all each characteristic A-E. It may be applied to each invention of group E. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily combine all or part of the various configurations shown in the inventions of the groups A to E.

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

Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each game component arranged in the 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 machine game machines such as slot machines: Variable display means for displaying the final stop of the symbol row after variable display of the symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and the variation of the symbol starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating device for stop or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the final symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Belt-type gaming machine using a ball: Variable display means for displaying the final stop of the symbol row after variably displaying the symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the starting operation means, and stopped. Due to the operation of the operation means or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game state advantageous to the player (bonus) as a necessary condition that the final stopped symbol at that time is a specific symbol. A loading device that is configured to generate a game or the like) and further includes a ball tray to perform a loading process for loading a game ball from the ball tray, and a dispensing device that dispenses the game ball to the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when a game ball is thrown in.

10...Pachinko machine, 24...Game board, 53...Game ball launching mechanism, 92b...Power switch, 98a...RAM erasing switch, 150...Accessory device, 168...Opening/closing accessory, 182a...V winning opening, 182b...Exit opening , 183... Guide passage, 183a... Left guide passage, 183b... Right guide passage, 192... V winning sensor, 193... Disengagement sensor, 201... Rotating body, 210... Fall passage, 211... Fall opening/closing member, 213... Rear Induction passage 215... Ascending device, 240... Vibration detection sensor, 241... Magnet detection sensor, 300... Accessory device, 311... V-side induction passage, 312... V-side distribution member, 316... Departure-side induction passage, 317... Distributing member 400, accessory device, 401... Guide passage, 401a... Left guide passage, 401b... Right guide passage, 403a... Left guide member, 403b... Right guide member, 415... Receiving part, 426... Rear guide Passage, 500... Accessory device, 510... Rotating body, 520... Retry mouth, 600... Accessory device.

Claims (2)

Launching means capable of launching a game ball based on a player's launching operation,
A plurality of passing portions through which the game balls fired by the firing means can pass,
Distribution means capable of distributing the game ball to any of the plurality of passage portions,
A granting means that can grant a privilege based on that the game ball has passed a specific passage portion of the plurality of passage portions;
Return means capable of returning the game ball that has reached a predetermined location to the upstream of the predetermined location,
And a movable means capable of moving the game ball returned by the return means to the distribution means ,
Upstream of the distribution means, the game balls are configured to be distributed to the distribution means side and a side different from the distribution means side,
The game machine characterized in that the returning means is capable of returning the game balls distributed to the different side upstream of the distributing means . The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a launching handle operable by a player, wherein the launching operation is an operation using the launching handle.