JP6737310B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative of game machines. Some of these pachinko machines are configured so as to be in a state in which the lottery probability is high (hereinafter referred to as “probably changed state” as appropriate) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2003-169935 (FIG. 1)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is a problem has become what can not be improved amusement of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a game board having a game area in which game balls flow down,
An operating port provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that entered the operation port,
Lottery means for performing a lottery capable of determining whether or not to cause a specific game state based on the detection of a game ball by the entry detection means,
In the gaming machine that causes the specific game state when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a specific result,
A symbol display unit having a display area in which the symbols can be variably displayed,
Symbol control means for suggesting that the result of the lottery has become the specific result by displaying the symbols in the symbol display portion in a specific combination,
When the result of the lottery is a specific result, the symbols of the specific combination are displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol control unit, and then the first operation of the first variable ball entering unit as the specific game state. The game is repeated a predetermined number of times by rotating the member to make the first entrance of a predetermined size into the entrance possible state, and then making the first entrance into the entry impossible state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 1. First means for generating a specific game state,
When the result of the lottery is the specific result, during the period in which the first specific game state is occurring, the second operation member of the second variable ball entering means is operated to operate the first variable ball entering means. The second entrance smaller than the first entrance formed by the second entrance is ready to enter, based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means provided in the second entrance, the second specific game A second means for generating a condition,
The second means linearly moves the second operation member with respect to the flow path to the second ball inlet, and moves the second operation member back and forth between a protruding state and a retracted state rather than the protruding state. To change the second ball entrance of the second variable ball entrance device into a ball enterable state and an ball incapable state.
Configuration when the second inlet ball port becomes the entering sphere disabled ability state, so as to discharge the game balls that did not ball entrance to the second ball entrance port in a single direction from the second operating member on It is characterized by being.

[Operation/Effect] According to the invention described in claim 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of the Yu technique.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine in a state where an inner frame and a front frame set are opened. It is a front view which shows an inner frame etc. in the state which opened the front frame set. It is a front view showing a configuration of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes|disassembles and shows the back structure of a pachinko machine for every main component. It is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement|positioning of the 1st control board unit, the 2nd control board unit, and the back pack unit in the back side of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view showing the back composition of the 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view showing the composition of the 2nd control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows update processing of a deviation symbol counter. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st symbol change processing processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart showing a start winning process. It is a flow chart which shows NMI interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing by a payment control device. It is a flow chart which shows payout control processing. It is a flow chart which shows prize ball control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a front view of a variable display unit of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display of the combination of the jackpot symbols. It is a figure which shows the display of the combination of the jackpot symbols. It is a front view which shows the principal part structure of the decorative component of Example 2. It is a side view showing the composition of the important section of a rocking member, and its circumference. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the swinging member of the second embodiment. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a front view which shows the principal part structure of the decorative component of Example 3. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the swinging member of the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the schematic structure of the control system of the pachinko machine which concerns on a modification.

The present specification also discloses the following inventions relating to the gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative of game machines. In this pachinko machine, based on the predetermined condition when it is detected that the game ball has entered the starting opening, a predetermined special symbol will be a big hit state by aligning the same numerical symbols on the screen of the special symbol display device. There is something. Also, there is one that further adds value to the player after the big hit state. For example, some players are configured to be in a state in which the probability of being a big jackpot is high (hereinafter, referred to as “probably changed state” as appropriate) so that more profits can be obtained for the player (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-242242) 2003-169935 gazette (refer FIG. 1)).
However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the jackpot state and the probabilistic state occur, the process until the state shifts is uniform, and it is impossible to improve the enjoyment of the game. There is such a problem.
The invention according to (0) below has been made in view of such circumstances, and a main object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.
The invention according to (0) below has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.
(0) When the detection means detects that a game ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are randomly selected from the random numbers recorded by the control means based on the detection result, and when a predetermined counter value is acquired. When the identification variation display displayed on the display means is stopped with a predetermined pattern, there are a first gaming state in which a player is provided with an added value for the game and a second gaming state in which an added value different from the first gaming state is provided. In gaming machines,
A game machine characterized by comprising a second game state transition means for transitioning to a second game state with a first history until transitioning to the second game state and a history different from the first history.
According to the invention described in (0) above, the second game state transition means moves to the second game state, the first history and the same second game state with a history different from the first history. Transfer. In other words, since it is possible to shift to the second game state with a history different from the first history, the player can easily and clearly determine which history shifts to the second game state. Can not. For example, when the identification variable display is stopped with a predetermined pattern, or before the stop, it is determined whether or not to shift to the second game state, and it is determined that the shift to the second game state occurs, and the special winning opening is opened. After going through the process of repeating the closing operation, it shifts to the second gaming state as usual, but even if the special winning opening does not repeat the opening and closing actions, it shifts to the second gaming state. There are cases such as
That is, it becomes difficult for the player to specify the presence/absence of the transition to the second gaming state, and an illusion is made that the player suddenly transitioned to the second gaming state. As a result, since the player is more interested in the game due to the sudden transition to the second game state, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.
According to the gaming machine according to the invention of (0) above, the second game state transition means for transitioning to the second game state with different circumstances other than the first history of transitioning to the second game state is provided, and thus the second game The process of transition to the state can be dispersed. That is, it becomes impossible for the player to easily and clearly determine whether or not the process is to be shifted to the second game state. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to specify the presence/absence of the transition to the second game state, and the player feels that the game has suddenly transitioned to the second game state, which increases the interest in the game. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game.
Note that the first gaming state and the second gaming state refer to a jackpot state or a probability variation state that gives added value to the player than the jackpot state. Note that the probability change state is, for example, based on the result of detection by the detection means that a game ball enters the starting opening, by various counter values acquired by lottery using random numbers, the identification variation of the display effect on the display means is changed. When the jackpot is stopped with a predetermined pattern and becomes a jackpot, it refers to a state in which the probability of a jackpot increases thereafter under a given condition.

(1) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above ,
A game machine characterized in that the second game state transition means has a plurality of circumstances for transitioning to the second game state, and at least one of these circumstances is difficult to visually recognize.

According to the invention described in (1) above, the second game state transition means has a plurality of circumstances for shifting to the second game state, and at least one of these circumstances becomes difficult to be visually recognized. ing. Therefore, when the game state shifts to the second game state after passing through one process that is difficult to visually recognize, it becomes more difficult for the player to notice that the process has passed. In other words, the player has the illusion that the player has suddenly entered the second game state, even though the player has transitioned to the second game state from a predetermined history of a plurality of games. Therefore, the game described in (0) above. The machine can be suitably implemented.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (0) or (1) above,
The second game state transition means,
Entry detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball,
When the entrance detecting means detects the entrance of a game ball, a judging means for judging whether or not to shift to the second game state,
When it is determined by the determination means to shift to the second gaming state, it is composed of a plurality of operating members that perform an operation for indicating the shift to the second gaming state,
Moreover, at least one operating member of the plurality of operating members is difficult to visually recognize.

According to the invention described in (2) above, the second game state transition means is composed of a ball detection means, a determination means, and a plurality of operating members. The entering ball detecting means detects entering a game ball. When the entry detecting means detects the entry of the game ball, the determining means determines whether or not to shift to the second game state based on the detection result. The plurality of operating members operate when it is determined in the determination result of the determination means that the second game state is entered. At least one of these operating members is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

Therefore, when moving to the second game state based on the determination result of the determination means, if the operating member that is difficult to visually recognize operates, it is possible for the player to more easily notice that the operating member has operated. As a result, it is effective to give an illusion that the game mode has suddenly changed to the second game mode. Therefore, the inventions of (0) and (1) above can be suitably implemented.

In the present invention, “difficult to visually recognize” is due to the shape of the operating member, the operation of the operating member, and a combination thereof. For example, when the shape of the operating member is small, when the dynamic change of the operating member is small or when the operation is fast, and when a combination of these is small and the dynamic change is small, or when the operation is fast. There is.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The operating member is
A big winning opening that repeats opening and closing operations of the door provided on the front side so that multiple gaming balls can be won at the same time,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is smaller than the big winning opening and has a small opening for opening and closing a door provided on the front side so as not to win a game ball or to win.

According to the invention described in (3), the operation members are the large winning opening and the small winning opening. When the determination means determines to shift to the second gaming state, the special winning opening repeats opening and closing operations so that a plurality of gaming balls can be awarded at the same time. The small winning opening is smaller than the large winning opening, and when the determination means determines that the game state shifts to the second game state, the opening or closing operation is performed without winning the game ball or winning. In other words, one of the special winning openings has a large shape and repeats a large operation, so that it is easy for the player to visually recognize. On the other hand, the small winning opening is smaller in shape than the large winning opening, and the movement is also small, which makes it difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, the large winning opening that is easily visible and the small winning opening that is difficult to see disperse the player's consciousness about the process of shifting to the second gaming state, and the shape and operation of the small winning opening are difficult to see. , Players tend to overlook that process. As a result, it is effective to give the illusion that the player has suddenly entered the second game state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), at least one of the plurality of operating members is a part of a decorative member arranged so as to operate on the game board surface. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the invention described in (4), at least one of the plurality of operating members is a part of the decorative member arranged on the game board surface. That is, the whole or a part of the decorative member operates. In the conventional pachinko machine, since the special winning opening operates, the game state shifts to the second game state, so that it becomes unpredictable that a predetermined decorative member operates and shifts to the second game state. Therefore, when the predetermined decorative member operates and shifts to the second game state, the player cannot know the history thereof, which is effective for making the player illusion that the player suddenly shifts to the second game state. Becomes

(5) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or in the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The game machine, wherein the display means is identification information variable display means for displaying a variable display effect of the design.

According to the invention described in (5), the identification information variation display means variably displays the pattern as the identification information, which is the display effect, based on the satisfaction of the starting condition, and displays the variation stop result. A variable display effect including doing is displayed. Therefore, in the case of a gaming machine that implements a variable display effect in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the variation stop result is displayed, the player can display the first information when the player stops at a predetermined pattern. It can be expected that it will shift to 2 game state. However, by providing the second game state transition means for transitioning to the second game state in a plurality of circumstances, it is possible to transition to the second game state in a history different from the first history to transit to the conventional second game state. Therefore, it is effective to implement the gaming machine described in (0) and (1) to (7) above.

Note that the "identification information" in the present specification is display information such as a number pattern, a pattern, or a pattern in which these are combined, or other display information, and is a transition to the second game state that is advantageous to the player. It is display information for allowing the player to visually recognize the establishment/non-establishment.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or in the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
The game machine characterized in that the design is a design of a number, a character, a figure, and a character.

According to the invention described in (6) above, the pattern is divided into numbers, characters, figures, or patterns of characters, and the variable display is stopped for any one of the patterns based on the result of the determination by the determination means. It is possible to operate a predetermined operation member. That is, by increasing the number of types of patterns, it is possible to make it difficult to judge whether or not to shift to the second gaming state when any of the symbols is used, and to determine a plurality of patterns when shifting to the second gaming state. Any one of the operating members operates. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to determine the process of shifting to the second gaming state. That is, the gaming machine described in (0) and (1) to (5) above can be preferably implemented.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The design consists of multiple sets for each design,
Display control means for controlling variable display of the pattern displayed on the display means;
Further, even though the stop patterns after the variable display are not arranged in the combination of the predetermined patterns, they are stopped in the combination of the predetermined patterns and the same display effect as the display effect performed when the second game state is entered. Pseudo display instruction means for instructing the display control means to perform in a pseudo manner,
A gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the invention described in (7), the display control unit controls the variable display of the pattern displayed on the display unit. The pseudo display instructing means is a display effect performed when the stopped patterns after the variable display are not arranged in the combination of the predetermined patterns but are then arranged in the combination of the predetermined patterns to enter the second game state. The display control means is instructed to perform the same display effect in a simulated manner. For example, in spite of the first game state in which the game is stopped with a predetermined pattern and is a big hit, the same display effect that is performed when the display effect displayed on the display means at that time is the second game status is performed. Therefore, the player cannot clearly determine when the gaming machine is in the second gaming state.

Therefore, even when a combination of patterns other than the predetermined pattern is displayed on the display means when the operating member operates, it becomes unconscious that the operating member is operating at this time. As a result, if the player continues the game without noticing that the operation members have moved to the second game state with some combination of pictures, the jackpot suddenly continues in the second game state. By noticing that, the player can have more interest in the game. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

The display effects include the following in addition to the variable display of the picture. For example, display effects such as variable display of a background pattern other than numbers or patterns (figure), changing the color of this background, or switching between background colors to cause a blinking display are included.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or in the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
Furthermore, a sounding means for outputting a sound or music in tandem with the game progress or the display effect,
Voice control means for controlling the sounding means,
Although the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern, the same sound or music output from the sounding means when stopped at the predetermined pattern and in the second game state is simulated. A pseudo voice instruction means for instructing the voice control means to output to
A gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the invention described in (8) above, the sounding means outputs a sound or music while the game is in progress or in conjunction with the display effect. The voice control means controls the voice output by the sound producing means. The pseudo voice instructing means outputs the sound or music output from the sound producing means when the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern and is stopped at the predetermined pattern to enter the second game state. The voice control means is instructed to output the same one in a pseudo manner. That is, the sound or the music output from the sounding means regardless of the normal state or the jackpot first game state that has not transitioned to the second game state is the sound output from the sounding means in the second game state. Since the same thing is output, it becomes impossible for the player to clearly determine what state the gaming machine is in when it is in the second gaming state.

Therefore, even though the operation member is operated by stopping with the predetermined pattern, the voice that should be output when the second game state is output has been output in the normal state, and thus shifts to the second game state. You can make it hard to notice. At this time, the player is less conscious of the motion of the motion member. As a result, if the player continues to play the game without noticing that it has entered the second game state, he or she suddenly finds that the jackpots have successively entered the second game state. On the other hand, it can be more interesting. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

The sounding means is, for example, a speaker, a buzzer or the like that can generate a sound. In addition, the probability that the sound or the like to be output when shifting to the second game state is set to be low in a pseudo state in the normal state is set.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or in the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (8) above,
Furthermore, illumination effect control means for controlling the illumination effect by blinking the illumination means for decoration in tandem with the game progress or the display effect,
Even though the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern, the same lighting effect as the lighting effect of lighting or blinking which is performed when the game is stopped at the predetermined pattern and becomes the second game state is simulated. Pseudo illumination production instruction means for instructing the illumination production control means to perform,
A gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the invention described in (9) above, the lighting effect control means controls the lighting effect by lighting or blinking the decorative lighting means while the game is in progress or in conjunction with the display effect. The simulated lighting effect instruction means is a lighting effect of lighting and blinking performed when the stopped pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern and is stopped at the predetermined pattern to enter the second game state. The illumination effect control means is instructed to perform the same illumination effect in a simulated manner. That is, regardless of the normal game state, the same lighting effect as in the second gaming state is given by the lighting effect of lighting or blinking the illuminating means. Therefore, when the player is in any state, Therefore, it becomes impossible to clearly determine whether or not the second game state has been entered.

Therefore, in spite of the stop of the predetermined pattern and the movement of the operation member to operate, the lighting or flashing of the lighting means produced when the game state is changed to the second game state is the normal state or the first game state where the jackpot is achieved. By being rendered, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the game state actually shifts to the second game state. That is, at this time, the player is not conscious of the fact that the operating member is operating. As a result, if the player continues to play the game without noticing that it has entered the second game state, he or she suddenly finds that the jackpots have successively entered the second game state. You can have more fun with it.

(10) When the detection means detects that a game ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are randomly selected from the random numbers recorded in the main control means based on the detection result, and a predetermined counter value is obtained. A first game state that gives the player an added value to the game when the identification variation display displayed on the display means stops at a predetermined pattern, and a second game state that gives an added value different from the first game state. In the gaming machine that becomes
A launching means for launching a game ball,
A game board having a game area in which the game balls launched by the launching means are made to flow down while giving a behavior,
An operating member that operates on the game board,
As a result of the lottery by the main control means, a determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition including the first gaming state and the second gaming state is satisfied,
A game machine comprising: an operation control unit that controls the operation of the operation member based on a determination result of the determination unit.

According to the invention described in (10), the launching means launches the game ball. The game board has a game area in which the game balls launched by the launching means are caused to flow down while giving a behavior. The operating member operates on the game board. The determination means determines whether or not a predetermined condition including the first gaming state and the second gaming state is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means. The operation control means controls the operation of the operation member based on the determination result of the determination means.

That is, according to this configuration, since the operating member operates when a predetermined condition including the first game state and the second game state is satisfied, it is difficult to understand the transition to the second game state. That is, the player has an illusion that he or she has suddenly transitioned to the second game state to obtain added value for the game. As a result, the interest in the game is increased and the interest in the game is improved.

The first gaming state and the second gaming state refer to a jackpot state or a probable variation state that gives more value to the player than the jackpot state. Note that the probability variation state is, for example, based on the result of detection by the detection means that a game ball enters the starting opening, various counter values acquired by random number lottery cause the identification variation of the display effect on the display means. When the jackpot is stopped with a predetermined pattern and becomes a jackpot, it means a state in which the probability of being a jackpot increases under a predetermined condition.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10) above,
Further, in the game board, a large winning opening that repeats opening and closing operations of a door provided on the front side of the game board so that a plurality of game balls can be won at the same time,
A small prize opening for opening and closing the door provided on the front side of the game board is formed so that the game balls can be won in a smaller size than the large prize opening,
The operation member is a part of a decorative member provided on the game board surface,
The decoration member is formed with a guide path branched into a plurality of flowable downwards from the upper part of the game ball,
One of the guideways is formed so as to guide a game ball entered from above to the small winning opening, and the guideway is in front of the small winning opening and different from the small winning opening side. Is branched in the direction,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation control means moves the operating member to a branch position in front of the small winning opening to prevent the game ball from flowing down to one guide path on the small winning opening side. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to guide the gaming ball to the other side as described above.

According to the invention described in (11), the game board is formed with a large winning opening and a small winning opening. The special winning opening repeats the operation of opening and closing the door provided on the front side of the game board so that a plurality of game balls can be won at the same time. The small winning opening is smaller than the large winning opening, and opens and closes the door provided on the front side of the game board so that the game balls can be won. The operating member is a part of the decorative member provided on the game board surface. The decorative member is formed with a guide path branched into a plurality of game balls that can flow from the upper part to the lower part of the game ball, and one of the guide paths has the game ball entered from the upper part as the small ball. It is formed so as to be guided to the winning opening, and the guide path is branched in a direction different from the small winning opening side in front of the small winning opening. Further, the operation control means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, moves the operating member to a branch position in front of the small winning opening to prevent the game ball from flowing down to one of the guideways on the small winning opening side. Block and guide the game ball to the other.

That is, the game ball does not enter the small winning opening unless the predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, since the operating member is operated in a timely manner while keeping the second game state only in a specific case, it is difficult to understand that the second game state is actually going. As a result, the player continues playing the game in a state in which the state of transition to the second game state is unclear, so the illusion that the transition to the second game state has suddenly occurred, and the interest in the game increases, The interest in the game is improved.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (10) or (11) above,
The predetermined condition is a case where a predetermined display effect is displayed on the display means in addition to the satisfaction of the conditions for the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
It is likely that the display effect is a suggestion display effect when the player is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state that add value to the game, and/or the first gaming state and the second gaming state. A game machine characterized by a suspicious pseudo-display effect.

According to the invention described in (12) above, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is a case where a predetermined display effect is displayed on the display means in addition to the satisfaction of the conditions for the first gaming state and the second gaming state. The suggestion display effect is a display effect that suggests that the player is in the first game state and the second game state that add value to the game of the player. The pseudo display effect is a display effect that makes it suspicious that the first gaming state and the second gaming state are likely to occur. That is, according to this configuration, it is more understandable to shift to the second game state by including a display effect that shifts to the first game state or/and the second game state and a display effect that does not actually shift. It can be difficult. As a result, the player continues playing the game in a state in which the state of transition to the second game state is unclear, so the illusion that the transition to the second game state has suddenly occurred, and the interest in the game increases, The interest in the game is improved.

(13) When the detection means detects that a game ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are randomly selected from the random numbers recorded in the main control means based on the detection result, and a predetermined counter value is acquired. A first game state that gives the player an added value to the game when the identification variation display displayed on the display means stops at a predetermined pattern, and a second game state that gives an added value different from the first game state. In the gaming machine that becomes
A launching means for launching a game ball,
A game board having a game area in which the game balls launched by the launching means are made to flow down while giving a behavior,
An operation member that operates on the game board surface,
As a result of the lottery by the main control means, a determination means for determining whether or not the conditions for becoming the first gaming state and the second gaming state are satisfied,
As a result of the determination by the determination means, when the condition of being in the second game state is satisfied, operation control means for operating and controlling the operation member,
As a result of the lottery by the main control means, when the condition to be in the first game state is satisfied, a sub control means for controlling the operation of the operation member,
A gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the invention described in (13), the launching means launches the game ball. The game board has a game area in which the game balls launched by the launching means are caused to flow down while giving a behavior. The operating member operates on the game board surface. The determination means determines whether or not the conditions for becoming the first gaming state and the second gaming state are satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means. The operation control means controls the operation of the operation member when the condition of the second game state is satisfied as a result of the determination by the determination means. As a result of the lottery by the main control means, the sub-control means controls the operation of the operation member when the condition of being in the first game state is satisfied.

That is, according to this configuration, when the condition for the first game state is satisfied, the sub-control means controls the operation member to operate, so that the operation member moves when shifting to the second game state. Cannot be specified as. That is, it is possible to make unclear whether or not to shift to the second game state. Therefore, in a state where it is difficult to understand the transition to the second game state, the player has the illusion that the transition to the second game state has suddenly occurred, and as a result, the player can suddenly obtain additional value for the game. Therefore, the interest in the game is increased and the interest in the game is improved.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (13) above,
Further, in the game board, a large winning opening that repeats opening and closing operations of a door provided on the front side of the game board so that a plurality of game balls can be won at the same time,
A small prize hole is formed that is smaller than the large prize hole and allows winning of game balls.
The operation member is movably arranged in both positions for allowing and blocking the entry of the game ball into the small winning opening,
And, as a result of the lottery by the main control means, when the condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, the operation control means causes the door of the special winning opening to repeat the operation of opening and closing, and the sub-control. Means move the operating member between a blocking position and a permitting position,
As a result of the lottery by the main control means, when the condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, the operation control means moves the operating member between a blocking position and a permission position.

According to the invention described in (14), the game board is provided with a large winning opening and a small winning opening. The special winning opening repeats the operation of opening and closing the door provided on the front side of the game board so that a plurality of game balls can be won at the same time. The small prize hole is smaller than the large prize hole and allows winning of game balls. The operation member is movably arranged at both positions of allowing and blocking the entry of the game ball into the small winning opening. In addition, as a result of the lottery by the main control means, when the condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, the operation control means performs the operation of repeatedly opening and closing the door of the special winning opening, and the sub control means operates. The member is moved between the blocking position and the permission position. Furthermore, as a result of the lottery by the main control means, when the condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, the operation control means moves the operation member between the blocking position and the permission position.

That is, according to this configuration, the operating member is operated in a timely manner while keeping the state of shifting to the second gaming state only in a specific case, so that it is difficult to understand that the state of shifting to the second gaming state will be implemented. be able to. As a result, the player continues the game in a state in which the state of transition to the second game state is unclear, so the illusion that the transition to the second game state has suddenly occurred, and the interest in the game increases Interestingness for can be improved.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14) above,
The operation member is a part of a decorative member provided on the game board surface,
The decorative member is formed with a guide path branched into a plurality of the game balls from the upper part to the lower part,
One of the guideways is formed so as to guide a game ball entered from above to the small winning opening, and the guideway is in front of the small winning opening and different from the small winning opening side. Is branched in the direction,
When the operating condition is not satisfied, the operating member blocks the flow of the game ball to the small winning opening at the branch point of the guide path, and allows the game ball to flow to a different guiding path from the small winning opening. Wait,
When the operating condition is satisfied, the gaming machine is configured to move from the standby position to the permitted position so as to permit the game ball to enter the small winning opening.

According to the invention described in (15) above, the operation member is a part of the decorative member provided on the game board surface. The decoration member is formed with a guide path branched into a plurality of game balls that can flow down from the top to the bottom, and one of the guide paths is a small prize for the game ball entered from the top. It is formed so as to be guided to the mouth, and the guide path is branched before the small winning opening and in a direction different from the small winning opening side. When the operating condition is not satisfied, the operation member prevents the game ball from flowing down to the small winning port at the branch point of the taxiway, and causes the game ball to flow down to a taxiway different from the small winning port. When the operation condition is satisfied by waiting, the game ball moves from the standby position to the permitted position so as to permit the game ball to enter the small winning opening.

That is, the operating member functions as a door that permits and blocks entrance of a small winning opening in the open state.

(16) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (15) above,
A gaming machine main body configured to be openable and closable on the left and right other side portions centering on the left and right one side portion side,
A game area partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a rail member provided on the front surface of the game board,
A front door which is supported on the front side of the main body of the gaming machine such that the left and right other side portions can be opened and closed centering on the left and right one side portion side, and has a visual window for visually recognizing the game area in a closed state. With and
A long reinforcing member is provided on one of the left and right sides of the gaming machine body so as to extend in the vertical direction, and the gaming machine body and the front door are opened on the other left and right sides of the gaming machine body. Providing a locking device that locks to prohibit
The locking device is an elongated interlocking member provided on the left and right side portions of the gaming machine main body so as to extend in the vertical direction and movable in the vertical direction, and the left and right sides of the gaming machine body. The locking of the gaming machine main body is released by moving the interlocking member to the upper side or the lower side provided at a position different from the position where the maximum width of the game area is formed in the side portion, and the other upper and lower sides of the interlocking member. Configured to release the lock on the front door by moving to
The game board is formed to have a width that leaves an area for arranging the reinforcing member and the interlocking member in a lateral direction within the width of the game machine main body, and the left and right sides of the game board have A recess is partially formed so as to avoid interference with the overhanging regions from the left and right sides of the gaming machine body, and further, the position of the maximum width of the gaming region in the rail member is set to the position of the gaming board. A game machine characterized by expanding a game area by arranging so as to reach the left and right end positions.

According to the invention described in (16) above, the left and right sides of the game board are partially formed with recesses so as to avoid interference with the overhanging areas from the left and right sides of the game machine body. The position of the maximum width of the game area of the rail member is arranged so as to reach the left and right end positions of the game board. Therefore, the game area is widened, and the degree of freedom of the game area can be improved. As a result, interest can be improved.

(17) In the gaming machine described in (0 ) above , or in the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (16) above,
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (17) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine excellent in interest. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning the prize (or passing through the actuation gate) in the actuation port, there is one in which the identification information (design or the like) dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Also, when a special game state (second game state) occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening or special winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to win a ball. It is possible to add a valuable value (including not only the prize balls but also the data to be written on the magnetic card) according to the number of winning prizes.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the lower plate unit 13 is shown removed from the inner frame 12.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is openably and closably supported on one side of the outer frame 11. ing. The configurations of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 will be individually described below in detail.

The outer frame 11 is made of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of resin or light metal such as aluminum.

The opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 of FIG. 1) of the handle (a game ball launching handle 18 described later) installation position when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with this opening/closing axis as an axis. For example, assuming that the opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction at the handle installation location side (right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the head of the game ball launching handle 18 and the like are adjacent when opening the inner frame 12. Since it interferes with a proper pachinko machine or a card unit (ball lending unit), the inner frame 12 cannot be sufficiently opened. The inner frame 12 is made of synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, it is possible to manufacture it at a low cost because it has high viscosity and is strong against impact.

The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank).

The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower plate unit 13 attached to the lowermost part, and an opening/closing axis line on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the vertical direction in the range above the lower plate unit 13 as an axis. A front frame set 14 freely attached, a resin base 20 described later, and a game board 30 attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by fasteners such as screws. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removing lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22 and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided in the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out the game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the plate 15 can be pulled out to the outside in the downward direction through the opening portion of the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to project to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward the game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes a game ball launching handle 18, a set handle 228 described later, a launching motor 229 (see FIG. 6), and the like. The game ball launching device 38 described above corresponds to the game ball launching means in the present invention. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting a sound from a speaker provided inside or on the back surface of the lower plate unit 13. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower tray 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is supported by the lower tray 15 in a cantilever manner so that the ashtray 22 rotates (for example, turns forward toward the front) about an axis line in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

Most of the lower plate unit 13 is made of ABS resin, like the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is possible to manufacture it at a low cost because it has high viscosity and is strong against impact. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion at the inner side of the lower plate are formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. Therefore, this part is less likely to burn.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable/closable, and like the inner frame 12, has an opening/closing axis line that extends vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is designed so that it can be opened to the front side as an axis. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, a foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) It is designed to prevent fraudulent acts such as inserting needles or thin plates). Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is highly viscous, resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

On the other hand, in the lower part of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above), an upper plate 19 as a tray for playing game balls is integrally provided. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving plate for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In a conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame.However, in the present embodiment, the front decorative frame is The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted. Like the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is made of flame-retardant ABS resin.

Here, the front frame set 14 is extended and provided below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. From the bottom of the pachinko machine 10, a specific numerical value is shown. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (H1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in the existing model, whereas the pachinko machine 10 is about 30 mm smaller, about 172 mm. Along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, which is, for example, about 298 mm in one existing model, but 261 mm in the pachinko machine 10. Has become. In such a configuration, by lowering the position of the upper plate 19, there is a concern that the distance between the nozzle portion of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 may become large and the game balls to be rented may fall out, but in the present embodiment, A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 is raised at the portion (left side portion facing) for receiving the game ball from the nozzle portion (high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). As a result, inconveniences such as spilling of the game balls for rent can be eliminated even in the configuration in which the position of the upper plate 19 is lowered. It should be noted that the height dimension of the high wall portion 19a may be one that is commensurate with the lower dimension of the upper plate 19, and is 25 mm in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed in the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably attached to the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a plywood having a rectangular shape, and the peripheral edge of the game board 30 is attached to the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Therefore, the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The length of the game board 30 in the vertical direction is 476 mm, and the length in the horizontal direction is 452 mm (the same size as the conventional one).

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting opening 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a second starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display device unit 35, and the like. The general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting opening 33 (for example, an operation chucker), the second starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate), the variable display device unit 35, etc. are routers on the game board 30. It is arranged in each through hole formed by processing, and is attached by a wood screw or the like from the front side of the game board 30. A game ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first starting opening 33, and the entering ball is a detection switch (a winning opening switch 221, a count switch 223, an operating opening switch 224, etc.) described later. And a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) based on the output of the detection switch. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an outlet 36, so that the game balls that have not entered the various winning devices can be guided through the outlet 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. On the game board 30, a large number of nails 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 37 are provided.

The variable display device unit 35 uses the first winning opening 33 as a trigger to variably display the first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as the identification information, and the second starting port 34. With the passage of as a trigger, a second symbol display device 41 that variably displays a second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) is provided.

The second symbol display device 41 has a display portion 43 for the second symbol and a holding lamp 44, and for example, every time the game ball passes through the second starting opening 34, the display symbol by the display portion 43 (ordinary symbol), for example. Fluctuates, and when the fluctuation display is stopped with a predetermined symbol, the first starting opening 33 is configured to be in an operating state for a predetermined time (opened). The number of times the game ball has passed through the second starting opening 34 is reserved up to 4 times, and the number of reservations is displayed by the holding lamp 44. The display unit 43 may have a configuration in which it is variably displayed by switching lighting of a plurality of lamps, or may be variably displayed in a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device). .. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42. The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the ordinary identification information variation display means in the present invention.

The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. On the first symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 by scrolling for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large 8-inch liquid crystal display. In the variable display device unit 35, a center frame 47 is arranged so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state where a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win, and when the jackpot is hit, the game ball is repeatedly operated in an open state where it is easy to win and a normal closed state. ing. More specifically, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 33, the symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the fixed symbol after the stop has become a preset specific symbol combination. A special game state occurs as a requirement. Then, the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the game balls are in a state where it is easy to win a prize (big hit state). Specifically, after a lapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The number of times the game ball has passed through the first starting opening 33 is reserved up to 4 times, and the number of reservations is displayed by lighting the holding lamp 46. In addition, the hold lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

In addition, a rail unit 50 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper portion of the game board 30 is attached to the game board 30, and the rail unit 50 is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18. The played game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is composed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, one molded by adding a fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. .. Since the rail unit 50 is formed by adding fluororesin, the frictional resistance of the game ball on the back surface 50a shown in FIG. 3 can be reduced. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except about 1/4 above, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In this case, the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 form a guide rail, and the ball guide passage is formed by the portion (the left side portion) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape with the front side open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball, which has been once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30, returns to the ball guide passage again. There is. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball that is launched with a momentum higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is repelled. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball, a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel is provided. It is attached.

Further, an arcuate flange 56 protruding outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, a flange 56 is abutted on the game board 30, and in that state, screws or the like are inserted through a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56, and the game board is attached. The rail unit 50 is fastened to the rail 30. In this embodiment, in order to firmly fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side thereof. The closeness of the left side to the game board 30 can be increased, and the ball jump of the game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbling with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game balls emitted to the rail unit 50 will be absorbed by the wobbling.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially linear shape (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area of the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

At the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, a convex portion 57 is formed so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. This convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and makes the foul ball that flows backward in the ball guide passage without reaching the game area into the foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. In addition, the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking seals (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is described) or a plate. The notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56 in order to secure this attachment space. By sticking stickers such as certificate stamps (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) on the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30, it is possible to make the game board 30 and the certificate stamp unique.

Next, the game area will be described. The game area is formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50, and particularly in the present embodiment, the game area defined on the board surface of the game board 30 is much larger than in the conventional case. It is configured to be large. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 to the lower portion of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), between the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 and the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance between the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 and the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

In the present embodiment, the game area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and, of the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, the guide rail area that is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded. The area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the case of the game area, the left limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right side limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

Here, it is desirable that the width of the game area is at least 380 mm or more. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm or more. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, as for the combination of the width and the height, the above numerical values may be arbitrarily combined.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional one. Since the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the assumption that the game board 30 is common. Note that the outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost the same among manufacturers for the sake of installation in a game hall, and the size of the game board 30 must be the same, so that the game board 30 surface is as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the game area to 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. It is more preferably 65% or more, and further preferably 70% or more. Further, it is more preferable if it is 75% or more, which is higher than that of the present embodiment. Further, it may be 80% or more.

Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a significantly larger area ratio than the conventional one. The area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is preferably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

The second starting ports 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the second starting port 34 to be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the first starting opening 33 and the variable winning device 32 in the center, and the game area can be expanded. As a result of the expansion, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning game balls. Furthermore, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the wind turbine 37, the second starting opening 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and various other accessories are arranged. The variable display device unit 35 can be provided with more interesting behavior of the game balls in the game areas on the left and right sides. Further, since the game area is expanded in the vertical direction, the wind turbine 37, the second starting opening 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be variously arranged, and the vertical direction in the game area. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launching device 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is attached and fixed to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launching angle). Therefore, the game ball launched along with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and then to the predetermined game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. You will be guided.

In the case of the pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the conventional one, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail is unavoidably reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. It requires some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is set to be slightly larger than that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is started up), and further launch is performed. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one to ensure a sufficient ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed to extend from the launch position of the game ball launch device 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

Further, there is a clearance at a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the clearance. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns backward in the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. It is discharged to 15. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the launch rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the launch rail (the length on the extension line of the launch rail 61) is about 40 mm.

When the foul balls flow back in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when they reach the lower end of the outer rail 52, but some foul balls are in the guide rail. There is also one that rampages up and jumps up to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the bounced foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. This ensures that all of the foul balls are guided to the foul ball passage 63. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

Although detailed disclosure is omitted, the game ball launching device 38 is supplied with game balls one by one from a ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (a ball outlet communicating from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). .. At this time, in the present embodiment, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the drop from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but near the base end of the launch rail 61 there is a right side thereof. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side, respectively. As a result, the game ball supplied from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a hitting mallet, and the game ball is launched along with the rotation of the hitting mallet centering on the shaft portion, but it is desired to reduce the weight of the hitting mallet. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hammer by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft part, in order to secure sufficient firing force, the head part of the hammer (the side opposite to the shaft part) A weight is provided at the end). As a result, a sufficient and stable game ball can be launched. By providing the weight portion of the hitting mallet so as to project upward, the hitting mallet can be easily picked up or hooked, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the mallet.

The reference numeral 67 in FIG. 3 is a discharge port that communicates with the upper plate 19, and the game balls are discharged to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. The discharge port 67 is provided with an opening/closing shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state about a rotation axis in a substantially horizontal direction. In a state where the front frame set 14 is opened from the inner frame 12 (state of FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by the urging force of a spring or the like, so that the game balls do not spill out from the discharge port 67. The outlet 67 is closed. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the ball passage gutter 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the discharge port 67 The game balls discharged toward one end will be discharged to the upper plate 19 through the ball passage trough 69 without leakage. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, when the front frame set 14 is opened, game balls such as inside the payout passage are outside the pachinko machine 10. The inconvenience of spilling can be prevented.

The resin base 20 is provided with a small rectangular window 71 at the lower right of the window hole 21. Therefore, the seal (S1 in FIG. 4) such as a certificate stamped on the lower right corner of the game board 30 is visible through the small window 71. It is also possible to attach a seal or the like through the small window 71.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, support fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism of the front frame set 14. A support hole 83 having a notch is provided on the front side of the drawing in the upper support metal fitting 81, and a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction is provided in the lower support metal fitting 82.

As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 has been opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame set open detection switch 90 outputs the data to the computer in the hall (in the pachinko parlor). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The ground of the front frame set 14 is secured.

Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window portion 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. More specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which the left and right substantially central portions are relatively gently curved as compared with the upper and lower sides. The approximately central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52, the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the vertical width of the so-called upper frame portion) is 61 mm. The width of the upper frame is about 85 mm to 95 mm, which is significantly shorter than that of the conventional technology. As a result, the upper area of the game area is easily secured, and the large-sized variable display device unit 35 can be arranged relatively above. The distance from the upper end of the front frame set 14 is preferably 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and further preferably 60 mm or less. Of course, if the predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left/right width of the left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), that is, The frame width on the opening/closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to enhance the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, when the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left side frame portion. Covered by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps with the left side frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and is covered. Even if the game ball is temporarily difficult to see in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't happen. Therefore, no trouble occurs in the actual game. Further, while such an obstacle does not occur, it is possible to secure sufficient strength and support strength of the front frame set 14. By the way, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the left-right distance between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance from the right end position in the left-right direction is 44 mm.

In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame set 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect during the game by controlling the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central lighting unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central lighting section 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights up or blinks when the jackpot hits to notify that the jackpot is being hit. Further, around the upper plate 19, there is also provided an upper plate illumination section 104 that also incorporates a light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the right and left sides of the central illumination portion 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up during prize ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 or the surface of the game board 30 can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 has a flat shape, it is possible to suitably read the certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 by a machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

Further, a ball rental operation unit 120 is arranged below the window 101, and the ball rental operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball rental operation unit 120 is operated in the state where banknotes, cards, etc. are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, gaming balls are lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a loan ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the loan ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a balance on the card or the like. To be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays the balance information of a card or the like. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not required in a so-called cash machine, which is a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, the ball rental operation unit can be shared between the pachinko machine and the cash machine using the card unit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is prevented from protruding more than necessary to the front side (front side of the paper surface of FIG. 1). By doing this, when lending a game ball to the upper plate 19 directly from the ball lending device for card sand provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. The outlet can be suitably located above the upper plate 19, and the upper plate 19 can receive the game ball lent from the nose portion of the ball lending device.

On the back side of the front frame set 14, various metal reinforcing members are provided so as to surround the window 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and to the outside of the window 101 in the upper, lower, left, and right directions, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are in contact with each other and connected, but a resin part 135 for avoiding direct contact is interposed at the connecting portion of the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 on the left side and the upper side of the drawing. Since the resin part 135 is interposed in the connecting portion between the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in this manner, it is possible to prevent noise from looping in the reinforcing plates 131 to 134. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 on the right side of FIG. 5 is provided with a hook-shaped engaging claw 131a at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a of the inner frame 12 in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, even if the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19 and the upper and lower shaft support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from rising at the intermediate position. Therefore, fraudulent acts or the like caused by floating the front frame set 14 are suppressed.

Further, on the lower reinforcing plate 134, a rail side wall member 136 made of resin is provided at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes a side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball does not spill from the launch rail 61.

The above-mentioned reinforcing plates 131 to 134 also have a function as a metal frame for supporting glass, and a part of these reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and back, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in the respective glass holding grooves. As a result, the two glasses 137 are attached to each other at a predetermined distance in the front and rear.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the game area is expanded, one of the guide rails constituted by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 when the front frame set 14 is closed. The part is covered by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, the open portion on the front side has a portion that cannot be covered with the glass 137. In this case, for example, if the game ball emitted from the game ball launching device 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball may spill (jump out) out of the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. There is a risk that it will be caught between 137 and 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the front frame set 14 is provided with the rail cover 140 for covering the front opening of the guide rail.

The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is made of transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end of the guide rail to the vicinity of the front end along the peripheral edge of the window 101. It is attached to the back of the set 14. In particular, the dimensions and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the front surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire guide rail. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from colliding with the glass 137 in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an adverse effect such as damage due to contact with the glass 137.

Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the right end portion in the state where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5), the portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided. A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems such as the game ball spilling out of the guide rail (jumping out) or being caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protruding toward the front side in FIG. 5 is formed. The ridges 142 are configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with each other when the ridges 142 enter the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if an attempt is made to invade a wire or the like through the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12, it is very difficult to intrude the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act performed by using a wire or the like. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for wire or the like to enter in a wider range, and the wire or the like can be prevented. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts performed by using the.

Further, at the right end portion (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached as a support mechanism of the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side with the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It will be installed.

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 by disassembling each main component.

First, the general outline of the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged side by side in the vertical and horizontal directions or stacked in front and back, and further, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are separately mounted on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and the control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the voice lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control board, the firing control board, and the power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit will be referred to as a "first control board unit 201", and the latter unit will be referred to as a "second control board unit 202".

Further, the payout mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion may be generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as a "back pack unit 203" here. Detailed configurations of the units 201 to 203 will be described later.

The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be attachable/detachable without using a tool or the like in unit units. It is provided so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check the hidden configuration and the like even when the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one on top of the other.

In reality, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic view of FIG. Note that, in FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged substantially at the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged below the first control board unit 201. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping with the first control board unit 201.

Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft portion M1 at the left end when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on the axis A of the support shaft portion M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a nail latch or the like at the right end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. Are provided, and the first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine body by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3.

Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft portion M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is opened and closed about the axis B by the support shaft portion M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a nail latch or the like at its left end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). The 2 control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine.

Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed centering on the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. There is. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a nylon latch or the like at the left end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are rotatable. Locking parts M8, M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine body by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9.

In this case, the unfolding directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured so as to open to the right.

On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board 30 assembled to the inner frame 12. Further, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 seen from the rear, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 seen from the rear. Here, the back structures of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.

The game board 30 is installed in a rectangular frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and does not fall off due to a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided in the inner frame 12. Is fixed as. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 are configured so that they can be manually rotated to switch between a fixed position (locked position) and a fixed release position (unlocked position), and FIG. 9 shows a locked state. Locking fixtures 211 at three places on the left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to project outside the inner frame when the game board 30 is fixed. It should be noted that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

A variable display device unit 35 is arranged in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a resin-made (for example, ABS) frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided so as to project rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, The first symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, and the display control device 45 are removably attached in a state of being overlapped with each other. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving the LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is arranged.

A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. This back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to be attached to the back surface of the game board 30, and is a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings. Are formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, corresponding to the game board openings of the above-described general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting opening 33 (see FIG. 3), and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 is formed to gather at one place. Further, below the game board 30, a resin (for example, polycarbonate resin) discharge passage board 217 is attached to the inner frame 12, and the discharge passage board 217 is provided with discharge balls to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls that have won the general winning opening 31 and the like gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. It is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the. In addition, the outlet 36 (see FIG. 3) also leads to the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any of the winning openings are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the discharge passage 218.

In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, the back frame set 215 (recovery passage 216) is provided above and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below, and the discharge passage board 217 is provided. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, the discharge passage board 217 does not hinder the removal of the game board.

The discharge passage board 217 is provided just around the back side of the upper plate 19 on the front of the pachinko machine, and a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage gutter 69 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 19, and further It is conceivable that the wire or the like will enter the game area through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending forward of the pachinko machine is provided just around the back side of the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217 so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally. Therefore, even if the wire or the like is made to enter through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is blocked by the plate 219, and it becomes extremely difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning a prize device 32 (large winning hole) using a wire or the like.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, there is provided a winning detection mechanism for detecting passage of game balls such as various winning openings. Specifically, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223. The specific area switch 222 is a switch that determines that a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state has entered a specific area (area for determining whether to continue the jackpot state), and the count switch 223 detects the winning ball. This is a switch for counting. Further, an operating port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first starting port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second starting port 34. The operation port switch 224 described above corresponds to the winning detection means in the present invention.

The winning port switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main controller) described later. The specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operating port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without the relay board.

Although not shown, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a special winning opening solenoid for opening the special winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The starting port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 is a set handle provided with a hammer and the like, and reference numeral 229 is a firing motor.

The detection result detected by each of the above-mentioned winning detection mechanism is taken into a main board which will be described later, and the main board transmits a payout command (the number of gaming balls paid out) to the payout control board according to the winning situation at each time. It Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, the conventional system in which the game balls that have won the various winning openings are temporarily collected in the winning ball processing device and the existence of the winning balls is confirmed one by one by the winning ball processing device before the payout is made (the so-called evidence ball system. In contrast, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball is electrically sensed for each prize hole and the payout is immediately performed (that is, the prize ball processing device is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). doing). Therefore, even if there are a large number of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be promptly carried out. However, the conventional "proof ball system" may be applied to the present invention.

Further, the back frame set 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support metal fitting 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided in the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support metal fitting 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis. Are formed. In addition, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nail latch holes) in the lower right portion of the game board 30, and reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece in the upper left portion thereof.

Further, a mounting mechanism for mounting the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, an elongated support fitting 235 is attached to the right end portion of the inner frame 12, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support fitting 235 has a long plate-shaped fitting main body 236, and the support holes 237 for the second control board unit are provided at the lower two places so as to stand upright from the fitting main body 236. In addition to being formed, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (nylatch holes) 239 at the left end portion below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (nylatch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, it is also possible to provide the support fittings for the second control board unit and the support fittings for the back pack unit by separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotary fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

In addition, in the rear structure of the inner frame 12, in the lower right part of the game board 30, for distributing game balls paid out from a payout mechanism section 352 described later to any one of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 20, the game ball distribution unit 245 is provided separately from a payout mechanism unit 352, which will be described later, located at the upper position thereof. As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball distribution unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws, and inserts a foreign object from the outlet 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it does not move, that is, the game ball distribution unit 245 is pushed to the back side and there is no gap between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and a foreign object is inserted into this gap. You can prevent fraud.

Further, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. ing.

Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 seen from the back side. ..

The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and a voice lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 is a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various kinds of lottery. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. is provided, and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. ) Is configured to be housed in. The board box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

The sealing unit 264 as a sealing means may have any structure as long as it can connect the box base and the box cover in an unopenable manner, but here, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening/sealing process again after the process. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one of the five sealing members that form the sealing unit 264. Then, when the substrate box 263 is opened due to a malfunction of the accommodated main substrate, the connection between the sealing member in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is cut. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing member. If a history indicating that the board box 263 has been opened is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 263 that an illegal opening has been made.

The voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including a CPU that controls voice and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. A control board is provided, and the audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board 266 is mounted on the voice lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the voice lamp control device 262 via the power supply relay board 266. It is like this.

The mount 251 is formed of a colored (eg, green, blue, etc.) resin material (eg, polycarbonate resin), and has two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252, 253 on its surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in directions orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or semi-transparent resin molded product.

The main controller 261 (main board) is arranged horizontally on one board mounting surface 252, and the voice lamp controller 262 (voice lamp control board) is vertically elongated on the other board mounting surface 253. It is designed to be oriented. In particular, the main control device 261 is arranged on the front side when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the voice lamp control device 262 is arranged on the rear side thereof. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with a step in the front-rear direction, the control apparatuses 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the voice lamp controller 262 are mounted on the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Will be placed partly on top of each other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, main controller 261 is arranged such that a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floating. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 262 can be expanded to a region overlapping with the main control device 261, and the increase in size of the control board can be coped with well. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in the state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, on the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate, horizontally long through holes 254 are formed at two places on the left and right. Correspondingly, the board box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with pivoting fixtures 267 at two positions on the left and right of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixture 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and in that state the fixture 267 is rotated to lock the main controller 261. It Therefore, as described above, even if part of the main control device 261 is arranged in a floating state, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience such as the main control device 261 falling off. The main controller 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis C as the axis and the first control board unit 201 with the axis A as the axis, and then opens the first control board unit 201 (the board mounting surface 252). Since the fixing tool 267 cannot be removed unless the fixing tool 267 is unlocked from the rear surface side, the effect of suppressing fraudulent acts such as board removal can be expected. The board mounting surface 252 for the main board is provided with grid-shaped ribs 255 on its back surface.

The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface in FIG. 14 and the like. By mounting the support shafts 256 on the support fittings 231 shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the first control board unit 201 can be installed. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 257 as fasteners at the right end and an elongated hole 258 at the upper end so that the nail latch 257 is fitted into the fastened hole 232 shown in FIG. 9 and the like. By locking the locking claw piece 233 shown in FIG. 9 or the like in the long hole 258, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 8, the fastened hole 232 and the nail latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw pieces 233 and the long holes 258 are in the locking claw portion M3. Corresponds to each.

Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, in FIG. 18, for convenience, the card unit connection board 314 is shown removed from the mounting base 301.

The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301, and the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 301. As is well known, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a CPU that is the center of control, and a control board including other ROM, RAM, various ports, etc. The substrate controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. Further, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 causes a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices and the like. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in a command of a ball lending operation by the player and pays it out. Is output to. It should be noted that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in the cash machine in which the game balls are directly lent out to the upper plate from the ball lending device or the like without using the card unit.

The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are housed in board boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like, respectively. In particular, in the payout control device 311, the box base and the box cover that form the substrate box 315 (encapsulation means) are connected in an unopenable manner by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means), like the main control device 261 described above. The substrate box 315 is sealed by.

The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball clogging of the payout motor unit occurs, the payout motor is rotated in the forward and reverse directions to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state). Has become.

Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function so that even if a power outage occurs, the state at the time of power outage is retained, and at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery), the state at the time of power outage can be restored. Has become. Therefore, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power shutdown is stored and retained. Therefore, when the user wants to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. It is planned to throw it in.

The mount 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat substrate mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control device 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply device 313. Has been done.

Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end portion in FIG. 17 and the like, and by inserting the support shaft 305 into the support hole portion 237 shown in FIG. The 2 control board unit 202 is supported by the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion, and by fitting the nail latches 306 into the fastened holes 239 shown in FIG. The frame 12 is fixed so as not to be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 of FIG. 8, and the fastened hole 239 and the nail latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is one in which a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated, and a front view of the back pack unit 203 is shown in FIG. 20 and an exploded perspective view thereof is shown in FIG. Show.

The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that projects rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned audio The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed together). A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. The vent holes 354a each have a long hole shape, and the vent holes 354a are provided so as to be adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, by cutting the resin portion between the ventilation holes 354a and exposing the display control device 45 and the like inside the ventilation holes 354a, it is possible to easily carry out a predetermined verification or the like.

A payout mechanism 352 is arranged in the base 353 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351 and game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are sequentially replenished to this tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently sloping toward the downstream side is connected, and further, on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in a vertical direction. The case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream part of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are appropriately paid out by a predetermined electric configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 shown in FIG.

The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are integrated into a unit. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 does not come into surface contact with the tank rail 356, but comes into contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is transmitted to the tank rail 356 more effectively. ing. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging.

The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a long gutter-shaped rail body 361 that opens upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the starting end of the rail body 361. A receiving portion 362 is provided. By the ball receiving portion 362, the game balls that have fallen from the tank 355 are smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball is split into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two ridges 364 are provided, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

Further, the rail main body 361 is provided with a current plate 367 so as to cover a ceiling portion of about half of the downstream side thereof. The current plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. .. Thereby, the respective game balls flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flow out to the downstream side without being vertically stacked. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being caught and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The flow straightening plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the flow straightening plate 367, maintenance inside the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

Returning to the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, in the payout mechanism unit 352, a payout relay board 381 that relays a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed, and a main power source is taken in from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with a main power of, for example, 24 V AC via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

Each of the dispensing mechanism parts 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and is partially grounded. Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the game ball is suppressed.

Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 20 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported by the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion and a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion, so that the nail latch 386 fits into the fastened hole 240 shown in FIG. 9 and the like. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to be opened and closed by fitting and fixing the fixing tool 242 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixing tools 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. 8, the fastened hole 240 and the nail latch 386 are the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 are the locking portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. The fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 20, on the upper right side of the inner frame 12, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided. When the inner frame 12 is opened, the output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 is output to the computer in the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

As shown in FIG. 9, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by the fastening holes 240, the nail latch 386, and the fasteners 241 and 242. Since the fixtures 241, 242 are also used in this manner, the back pack unit 203 is prevented from coming off the inner frame 12 due to the weight of the game balls supplied to the tank 355.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. Each of these devices will be described in detail below.

The main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit are incorporated.

The RAM 503 is configured such that a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for backup, a backup area 503a is provided.

In the case where the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the backup area 503a is in a power-off state (including a power outage in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers (in the same manner), values of registers, I/O, etc. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and conversely, restoration of each value written in the backup area 503a is performed when the power is turned on (including turning on the power by eliminating the power failure). The same shall apply hereinafter). The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

An input/output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 having the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 built therein through a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erasing switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups not shown are connected to the input/output port 505.

In addition, the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loan balls by a payout motor. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory and the like.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backup) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. In addition, the RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

The backup area 513a has a stack pointer at the time of power-off, each register, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned off and the power is turned off again. This is an area for storing values such as I/O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33), and conversely, the restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery processing when the power is turned on. ..

An input/output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a firing controller 312, a payout motor 358a, etc. are connected to the input/output port 515, respectively.

The firing control device 312 permits or prohibits the firing of the game ball by the firing motor 229, and the firing motor 229 is permitted to be driven when a predetermined condition is satisfied. More specifically, a discharge permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal indicates that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and a launch is stopped. On the condition that the firing stop switch is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired at a strength according to the operation amount of the game ball firing handle 18.

The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 and the variable display of the second symbol on the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus. And lines 530 and 531. The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the main control device 261, and the output of the input port 527 is connected to the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523, the image controller 526, and one output port via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and the voice lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. Further, the output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via the bus line 531, and the output of the output port 529 is connected to the first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. 0264
The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. For memory.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing the display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524, the display content of the first symbol display device 42 is changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and at the same time, reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

In addition, the power supply device 313 is a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to power failure, etc., and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And a circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to each of the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside and supplies +12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, +5V power supply for logic, and backup power supply for RAM backup. It generates and supplies the +12V power supply, the +5V power supply, and the backup power supply to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. It should be noted that the firing control device 312 is supplied with operating power (+12V power supply, +5V power supply, etc.) via the payout control device 311.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each of the NMI terminals of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5V in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power interruption) occurs when the time when the voltage becomes less than 5V exceeds 20 milliseconds, for example. , And outputs the power failure signal S1 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. With the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33).

Note that the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time for executing such a power failure process even after the time when the AC 5 V monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 V exceeds 20 ms. It is configured to maintain the output of 5 V which is the drive voltage of the control system at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

The RAM erasing switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erasing switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erasing switch 323 being pressed down (including powering on due to elimination of power failure), the data of the respective RAMs 503 and 613 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. It

By the way, in the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, as shown in FIG. 24, three symbol columns L, M, R of left, middle and right are set, and the symbol columns L, M, Three symbols (first symbol: special symbol, for example) of the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol are variably displayed for each R. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols is composed of a main symbol with numbers "0" to "9" and a sub-symbol consisting of diamond-shaped symbols, in ascending or descending order of numbers. A main symbol is displayed and sub-symbols are arranged between each main symbol to form a series of symbol strings L, M, R. Then, with a periodicity, the main symbol and the sub symbol are variably displayed from the top to the bottom.

In such a case, in the left symbol row L, the above-mentioned series of symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order in which the number of the main symbol decreases), and in the middle symbol row M and the right symbol row R, the above-mentioned series of symbols are also in ascending order. (That is, the order in which the number of the main symbol increases) is displayed. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left symbol column L→the right symbol column R→the middle symbol column M, and at that time, five effective lines on the first symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, and the lower line. If the main symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, a combination of the same main symbols) in any one of the line L3, the line rising to the right L4, and the line rising to the left L5, a special game animation is displayed as a jackpot. It has become.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information at the time of game to perform lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, etc. As shown in FIG. 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first The reach random number counter C3 used in the reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the variation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used and the left, middle, and right deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR used to set each deviation symbol in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are used. Each of the counters described above is configured by a program executed by the CPU 501.

Of these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 each add "1" to the previous value each time they are updated (hereinafter referred to as "update"), and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured such that the register values are added using the R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values randomly change. Each counter is updated periodically, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. Further, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first starting opening 33. The values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game sphere.

For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by "1" in order within the range of "0" to "676", for example, and then returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (that is, "676"). Has become. In particular, 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 676), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and spelled and updated within the remaining time of normal processing. .. The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated (once in each of the timer interrupts in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 33. There are two types of random number values for jackpots, one for low probability and one for high probability. The number of random number values for jackpot in low probability is 2, and the value is "337,673". The number of random number values that are a big hit at a high probability is 10, and the value is “67,131,199,289,337,401,463,523,601,661”. It should be noted that the high probability time is a state in which the jackpot is a big hit according to a predetermined probability fluctuation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value, that is, a so-called "probable change", and the normal time (low probability time) is It refers to the time when it is not in such a probable state.

The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol when the first symbol display device 42 stops changing during a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the effective line is 5 lines in the first symbol display device 42, Since 10 specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 (0 to 49) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 49, and then returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 49). The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated regularly (once in each of the timer interrupts in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 33.

Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the last stop symbol to shift after the reach occurs by shifting only one before and after the reach symbol, and stops before and after the reach symbol, and the reach symbol after the last reach symbol also reaches the reach symbol. It is decided that "reach other than out of front and rear" that stops at other than before and after and "completely out of reach" that does not occur reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to out of front and rear reach, and C3 = 2 to 21. Reach other than the front/rear deviation and C3=22 to 238 correspond to the complete deviation. It should be noted that the reach lottery may be individually set according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of operation-holding balls at the start of fluctuation, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated regularly (once in each of the timer interrupts in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserve ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 33.

In addition, one of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, one fluctuation type counter CS1 is sequentially incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, sequentially incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as "first variation type counter" and CS2 is also referred to as "second variation type counter". By the first variation type counter CS1, so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc., the reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and by the second variation type counter CS2, the final stop symbol after the reach occurs ( In the present embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time until the middle symbol stops (in other words, the number of variable symbols) is determined. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a variety of fluctuation patterns. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1 or similarly determine the symbol variation mode by the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the stopped symbol.

The fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time a normal process described below is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42.

Left, middle, and right out-of-range symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are left column first symbol, middle column first symbol, right column first symbol when the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42 is missed. It is for determining the stop symbol (outside symbol), and in each row, one of the 20 first symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 (0 to 19) for each symbol. The counter value of is prepared. The design symbol counter CL determines each of the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the left symbol column, the design symbol counter CM determines each symbol of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the middle symbol column, and the design symbol counter CR of the right symbol column. The upper, middle and lower tiers of each pattern are decided.

In the present embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is randomly updated by using the numerical value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and 20 is subtracted when the added value exceeds the maximum value to determine the current value. To be done. Each of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is updated in normal processing so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is the front/rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503, and the reach other than the front/rear outreach. It is stored in either the design buffer or the completely out-of-place design buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the first symbol, any one of the front and rear out-reach symbol buffers, the reach symbol buffer other than the out-of-front-and-rear reach symbol buffer, and the complete out symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. It

The size and range of each counter are merely examples and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is preferable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 all have different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated regularly (once in each of the timer interrupts in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second starting port 34 on either the left or the right. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 to 37. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started regularly (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, various winning switch reading processing is executed. That is, the states of various switches (excluding the RAM erasing switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 are read, the state of the switches is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

Then, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S603, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and their counter values have reached the maximum values (in this embodiment, 676, 49, and 238, respectively). Clear each to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 503.

After that, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning the first starting opening 33 is executed. This starting winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first starting opening 33 based on the detection information of the operating opening switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first starting opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, the number N of operation-holding balls of the first symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine whether or not. If there is a winning in the first starting opening 33 and the number N of operation-holding balls is <4, the process proceeds to step S703, and the number N of operation-holding balls is incremented by one.

Further, in the subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning or failure of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first free storage area of the reserved sphere storage area of the RAM 503. After performing the start winning process as described above, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in backup area 503a of RAM 503.

That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. Power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 in step S801, and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a in step S802. Further, in step S803, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power-off notification command indicating that the power is turned off is transmitted to another control device.

In step S805, the RAM judgment value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, it enters an infinite loop in preparation for the power being completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

The NMI interrupt processing described above is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. 33 to start the NMI interrupt processing. The content thereof is as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, in the NMI interrupt processing of this payout control device 311, the power-off notification command of step S804 is not transmitted).

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is activated by a reset when the power is turned on.

First, in step S101, an initialization process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value to the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (the voice lamp control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is executed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311, and in subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

After that, the data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and in subsequent step S105, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not there is. In step S106, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the following step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is turned off, that is, the effectiveness of backup. The RAM judgment value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Note that it is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when opening a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (step S114 and the like). Also, when the power-off occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process similarly proceeds to the initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S114, and the initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed in subsequent step S115. Further, in step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the routine proceeds to normal processing described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) is normal, and power recovery is performed. Execute processing (processing when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S109, power-off occurrence information is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the control device on the sub side to the gaming state when the power is turned off is transmitted, and in step S111, the use register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, after the interruption permission/non-permission is returned to the state before the power is cut off, the address is returned to the address before the power is cut off, and then the normal processing (see FIG. 27) described later is performed. For example, when the power is cut off after the step S202 of the normal process is executed, the process returns to the address before the power is cut off and is executed from the step S203 of the normal process.

Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal processing, the main processing of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a regular processing of a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence/absence of prize detection information is determined, and if there is prize detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, at the time of the variable display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, etc. are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the start of the variation of the first symbol, the variation pattern command → the stop symbol command of the left symbol column → the stop symbol command of the right symbol column → the stop symbol command of the middle symbol column That is, a command is sent every 4 msec), and a definite command is sent at the timing when the variable time elapses.

Next, in step S202, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach their maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In a succeeding step S203, the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol column, the middle symbol column, and the right symbol column are updated.

To explain in detail the update processing of each of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR, as shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the deviation symbol counter CL of the left symbol row, and in step S302, It is determined whether or not it is the update time of the deviation symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row. Then, if it is the update time of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303 to update the left symbol row deviation symbol counter CL. If the middle symbol row is updated (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304 to update the middle symbol row deviation symbol counter CM. Furthermore, if it is the update time of the right symbol row (NO in both steps S301 and S302), the process proceeds to step S305, and the out-of-symbol counter CR of the right symbol example is updated. In the update of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The calculation result is set as the current value of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR.

According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the out-of-order symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are sequentially updated one by one in a normal process, and each counter is updated. The values are not updated at the same time. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM and CR is updated.

After that, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols, and if it is a combination of reach symbols, further in step S307, it is changed back and forth. It is determined whether or not there is a miss. If the removal symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S306, and the combination of the removal symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the detachment pattern counters CL, CM, CR are combinations of reach other than the out-of-front/outside reach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the out-department counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 other than the out-of-front/outside reach. ..

If it is a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of the deviation symbols, and if it is the combination of the deviation symbols, The process proceeds to step S311, and the combination of the removal symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the removal symbol buffer of the RAM 503. In addition, when both steps S306 and S310 are NO, the symbols are aligned on the left/middle/right, that is, it corresponds to a big hit state. In such a case, the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. This process ends without any processing.

After the removal symbol counter updating process, in step S204 of FIG. 27, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Then, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variable display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42 is executed. By this first symbol variation processing, jackpot determination and setting of the variation pattern of the first symbol are performed. However, details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

After that, in step S206, a special winning opening opening/closing process for opening or closing the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 in the case of a big hit state is executed. That is, the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When any of these conditions is established, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, continuous opening of the special winning opening is permitted on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

In step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting opening 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 for each case is acquired and the second on the display unit 43 of the second symbol display device 41. The variable display of the symbols is carried out. And the lottery of the second symbol is carried out by the value of the second symbol random number counter C4, and when the second symbol hits state, the first starting opening 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. There is.

After that, in step S208, it is determined 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 since the start of the previous normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

In step S210, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach their maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

Here, since the execution time of each processing of steps S201 to S207 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 randomly updated by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. ..

Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently in progress. The big hit includes the middle of the special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 at the time of the big hit and the middle of a predetermined time after the end of the special game. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 42 is performing variable display of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit and the variable display of the first symbol is not in progress either, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of operation-holding balls of the first symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, if it is a big hit or the number N of operation-holding balls is 0, this processing is ended as it is.

In addition, during the big hit, it is not any of the variable display of the first symbol, and if the number N of operation-holding balls is> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the number N of operation-holding balls is subtracted by one. In step S405, a process of shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the holding sphere storage area to the execution area side, and the holding first area→execution area, the holding second area→ The data in each area is shifted such as the first reserved area, the third reserved area→the second reserved urea, the fourth reserved area→the third reserved area.

Then, in step S406, a fluctuation start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not a big hit is based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the big hit random number counter value and the mode at each time, and as described above, when the normal low probability is reached, "337, out of the numerical values 0 to 676 of the big hit random number counter C1. "673" is a winning value, and at a high probability, "67,131,199,269,337,401,463,523,601,661" is a winning value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, in step S502, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2) Based on the table representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), the symbol is set to the stop symbol command. At this time, the numerical values 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five activated lines, and the stop symbol command sets any of the 50 jackpot symbols. To be done. If the predetermined specific symbols among these jackpots are arranged, the state changes to the probability variation state thereafter, but if the symbols other than the specific symbol (non-specific symbols) are aligned, the state does not change to the probability variation state.

Next, in step S503, a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. is determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. While determining the type and other rough symbol variation mode, the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the medium symbol> is stopped after the reach is generated based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, The number of fluctuation symbols) is determined more finely, etc. The relationship between the numerical value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively It is specified in advance by a table or the like.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. If a reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or rear based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which "0,1" corresponds to the out-of-front/rear reach, and "2-21" corresponds to the reach other than out-of-front/reach. “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete removal).

In the case of the out-of-front/rear reach occurrence, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left/middle/right out-of-removal symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the out-of-front/rear out-reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command. In step S507, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the out-of-front/rear reach is determined and the fluctuation pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, similarly to step S503, the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the values of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Etc., while determining the reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes, and based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, until the final stop symbol (middle symbol in the present embodiment) is stopped after the reach occurs. More detailed symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time of (in other words, the number of varying symbols) is determined.

If the reach occurs other than the front/rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S508, and the values of the left/middle/right deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the front/rear deviation of the RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Further, in step S509, a variation pattern at the time of reach other than the front/back deviation is determined, and the variation pattern is set as the variation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

If it is neither a big hit nor a reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the respective values of the left, middle, and right deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the perfect deviation symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command. In step S511, the variation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined and the variation pattern is set as the variation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is weakened, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at each of the big hit, the reach occurrence, and the reach non-occurrence, this processing is ended.

Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the variable display of the first symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S407, and it is determined whether the variable time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, step S407 is positively determined. Then, in step S408, a change stop command is set as a confirmation command, and then this processing ends.

Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311. This main processing is started by a reset when the power is turned on.

First, in step S901, initialization processing associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value and the interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until the payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. Then, when the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to permit the RAM access, and the external interrupt vector is set in step S904.

After that, the data backup processing is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and in subsequent step S906, the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not there is. In step S907, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the following step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, that is, the effectiveness of backup. The RAM judgment value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 513. Note that it is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

If the RAM erase switch 523 is turned on, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S915 and the like). Also, when the power-off occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process similarly proceeds to the initialization processing of the RAM 513 (step S915 and the like). That is, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S915, and the initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed in subsequent step S916. In step S917, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) is normal, and power recovery is performed. Execute processing (processing when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S910, power-off occurrence information is cleared. In step S911, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S912, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interrupt permission/non-permission is returned to the state before power-off, and then the address before power-off is returned.

Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the firing permission is set for the firing control device 312. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and when it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

Then, in step S1004, the lower plate full tank state or the lower plate full tank release state is set according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, the lower plate full tank state is determined by the detection signal of the lower plate full tank switch, and when the lower plate full tank is full, the lower plate full tank state is set, and when the lower plate full tank is not reached. , Set the lower plate full tank release status. Further, in step S1005, the tank sphere-free state or the tank sphere-free state is set according to the change in the state of the tank sphere. That is, the tank sphere no switch is detected by the detection signal of the tank sphere no switch, the tank sphere no state is set when the tank sphere is no longer present, and the tank sphere no release state is set when the tank sphere is no longer present. Execute the setting.

After that, in step S1006, it is determined whether or not there is a notification state, and if there is a notification state, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 notifies.

In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the payout of lent balls is not possible and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (NO in both steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009, and prize ball control processing (described later). 36) is started. If the payout of prize balls is not possible, or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in either of steps S1007 and S1008), the process of paying out balls is started.

After that, in steps S1010 to S1012, the process of paying out the ball is executed. In this case, if the payout of the ball is not disabled and the request for paying the ball from the card unit is received (NO in step S1010 and YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and the ball control process (described later). 37) is started. Further, if the payout state of the ball is not payable, or if the ball payout request is not received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

In step S1013, the state return switch 321 is checked to perform the ball removal processing by driving the payout motor 358a on condition that the ball removal operation is not disabled and the ball removal operation is not started. In a succeeding step S1014, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is in a clogged state. Then, the process returns to the beginning of this payout control process.

Here, in the prize ball control processing shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In a succeeding step S1102, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the game balls are normally counted, based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the number of gaming balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

Further, if the number of game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the number of game balls counted by the payout count switch reaches the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, stop processing of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control processing in FIG.

In the ball rental control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball rental. In a succeeding step S1202, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

Further, if the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether or not the game balls are normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

Further, if the number of gaming balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether the number of gaming balls counted by the payout count switch reaches a predetermined number of lent balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, stop processing of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control processing of FIG.

Next, the configuration of further characteristic portions of the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the symbols displayed on the first symbol display device are variably displayed, the opening/closing operation of the door provided in front of the opening is stopped within a predetermined time when the symbols are stopped together in a predetermined combination of symbols. In addition, a special winning opening that repeats a predetermined number of times and a small winning opening that repeats the opening and closing operations of the door provided in front of the opening a predetermined number of times when stopped in a combination of other patterns Take for example. The special winning opening and the small winning opening correspond to the operating members of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the pantin machine, and FIG. 38 is a front view of the variable display unit of the pachinko machine according to this embodiment.

First, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 30 is provided with a variable winning device 32 at the lower center and a variable display unit 35 substantially at the center. The variable winning device 32 is provided with a special winning opening 32A.

As shown in FIG. 38, the variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 42, a decorative article 450, and a center frame 47. The decorative article 450 and the center frame 47 are integrated as shown in FIG. The center frame 47 is arranged so as to cover a predetermined portion of the first symbol display device 42 for variably displaying identification information (first symbol) and the like on the display screen.

The first symbol display device 42 is composed of a liquid crystal display device and the like, and on its display screen, ten patterns of numbers 0 to 9 and 10 graphic patterns such as ●, ▲, ■,. The individual pieces are arranged and displayed alternately in the rotation direction.

The decorative article 450 is arranged in the game area on the right side of the game board 30, and a game ball passage space 451 is formed. The game ball passage space 451 is a space formed by the glass 137 and the recessed portion of the decorative article 450 for passing the game ball Ba. That is, the game ball Ba can pass between the recessed portion formed on the front surface side of the decorative article 450 and the back surface side of the glass 137.

The game ball passage space 451 is formed in a range from two inlets I1 and I2 where the game ball Ba is input to three outlets O1, O2 and O3 where the game ball Ba is output. At one of the three outlets O1, O2 and O3, the outlet O1 is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times when the jackpot pattern is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and the door provided in front of the opening is closed. There is provided a small winning opening 430 which operates and allows one game ball Ba to win (win). The cross-sectional shape of the recess of the decorative article 450 of the game ball passage space 451 is a “V”-shaped groove, and the game balls Ba are exiting from the inlets I1 and I2 of the game ball passage space 451 along this groove. You will be guided to O1, O2 and O3. The cross-sectional shape of the recess of the decorative article 450 in the game ball passage space 451 may be various shapes such as a "U" shape and a concave groove.

Next, the control system related to the pachinko machine 10 of the above embodiment will be specifically described. FIG. 39 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment.

As described above, the main control device 261 is for integrally controlling the game of the pachinko machine 10, and as shown in FIG. 39, the variable display result of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 is preset. It has a function of generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that a specific symbol combination (big hit symbol) has been obtained. In short, main controller 261 has a value (first random number) of jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number group for determining whether or not to be in the special gaming state) that can take values from "0" to "676". ), the special game state is generated.

Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 shown in FIG. 23 has a first random number generation unit 400 (first random number group generation function) that generates a big hit random number counter C1. The RAM 503 of the main control device 261 is an area (first random number storage unit 402) that stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 among the reserved ball storage areas of the RAM 503 each time a game ball is won in the first starting opening 33. ) Is provided. Further, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 also has a first determination unit 404 (determination function) for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area is the winning value. There is.

The value of the big hit random number counter C1 (first random number) in the first random number generator 400 is held in the RAM 503 at the timing of the game ball winning detection by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first starting port 33. It is adapted to be stored in the sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402). When the probability is low, the first determination unit 404 determines that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is two values “337, 673”. If not, it is determined to be out. In addition, when the probability is high, the first determination unit 404 determines that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is “67, 131, 199, 289, 10”. If it is "337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661", it is determined to be a big hit, and if not, it is determined to be out. The above-described first random number generation unit 400 and first determination unit 404 are realized by causing the CPU 501 to execute a predetermined program. The first determination unit 404 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.

When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is the winning value, the main control device 261 outputs a signal to the special winning state to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main control device 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the game ball repeatedly operates in an open state where a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, the main control device 261 determines the variable display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 based on the winning detection of the game ball at the first starting opening 33, and The display control device 45 is instructed to execute the determined variable display effect. Specifically, the main controller 261 is based on various counter values (for example, the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS1 and other counters) at the time of detecting the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. Then, the variable display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 is determined, and various commands (for example, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a confirmation command, etc.) that suggest execution of the determined variable display effect are displayed. The output instruction is given to the control device 45. That is, the main control device 261 is a variation pattern command as a variation pattern command that encodes a variation pattern for instructing the manner of variation in the variation display of the first symbol, and a stop identification information command that indicates the first symbol when the variation is stopped. The stop symbol command as and is transmitted to the display control device 45, and then a confirmation command as an identification information confirmation command indicating the timing of stopping the first symbol is transmitted to the display control device 45 at a predetermined timing. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has a game state switching unit 405, a first operation control unit 406, a pseudo display effect instruction unit 407, a pseudo voice instruction unit 408, and a pseudo illumination effect instruction unit 409. Equipped with. Each part will be specifically described below.

In addition, the above-mentioned 1st starting opening 33, the 1st determination part 404, the game state switching part 405, the 1st operation control part 406, the special winning opening 32A, and the small winning opening 430 are the 2nd game state transition of this invention. The pseudo display effect instruction unit 407 corresponds to the pseudo display effect instruction unit, the pseudo sound instruction unit 408 corresponds to the pseudo sound instruction unit, and the pseudo illumination effect instruction unit 409 corresponds to the pseudo illumination effect instruction unit.

The game state switching unit 405 detects the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) in the first random number generating unit 400 at the timing of the game ball winning detection by the operating port switch 224 provided in the first starting port 33. ) Is stored in the reserved sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402) of the RAM 503, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined by the determination of the first determination unit 404 to be a jackpot. , Select whether it is a jackpot setting condition (first gaming state) that occurs at a normal probability or a setting condition (second gaming state) that a jackpot is more likely than the first gaming state. Switch. The instruction due to this switching is transmitted to the first operation control unit 406 described later.

Further, it is a big hit, and instructs the first operation control unit 406 to perform an operation of repeating opening and closing of the special winning opening 32A or the small winning opening 430 a predetermined number of times according to the combination of the big winning symbols at that time. Specifically, the jackpot pattern is any of the numeric symbols 0 to 9, and is a state in which one of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 40 or a combination of the same numeric symbols in L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction is arranged. (Numerical symbols 1 are aligned at L5 in FIG. 40), and when the symbols are displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door of the special winning opening 32A repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times at the same time as the stop of the symbol. The first operation control unit 406 is instructed to do so. In addition, the state where the jackpot patterns such as ●, ▲, ■,... Are arranged in the same combination in any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 41 or in L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction (FIG. 41). At L2, the graphic symbols are aligned), and when displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door of the small winning opening 430 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times at the same time when the symbol is stopped. Then, the first operation control unit 406 is instructed.

According to the instruction from the game state switching unit 405, the first operation control unit 406 controls the special winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430 to perform different operations. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation control is performed so that the operation of repeatedly opening and closing the door of the small winning port 430 is harder to recognize than the operation of repeatedly opening and closing the door of the large winning port 32A. Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the special winning opening 32A opens for 15 seconds at the same time as the pattern stops and then closes for one set for 16 rounds. It is designed to repeat one round of opening and closing with 2 rounds.

The pseudo display control unit 407 displays the same staging as the staging that is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the jackpot state is displayed when an out-of-focus design according to a predetermined condition is displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The instruction is transmitted to the display control device 42 so as to be simulated.

As the predetermined condition for executing this pseudo display effect, for example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is preset with a plurality of other values excluding the 10 jackpot values that are jackpots. Alternatively, a combination of predetermined values of the deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR may be preset as the pseudo display counter value, or the time interval to be executed may be set at random. These setting conditions can be changed by a program installed in advance to change the values in a timely manner.

The pseudo display effect is, for example, a display effect that is performed after a combination of a predetermined pattern and a big hit state is achieved, and the background displayed on the first symbol display device 42 is switched to a different color and continuously. There are various patterns such as a display effect such as blinking in a blinking manner, a simple background with the same color, and the appearance of the same character.

The pseudo voice instructing unit 408 displays the out-of-drawing pattern according to the predetermined condition on the first symbol display device 42, and at the same time as the display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the jackpot state is achieved. The instruction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 262 so that sounds, voices, music, and the same voices as the combination thereof output from the sound output port 24 are output in a pseudo manner. Output of the pseudo sound is performed in synchronization with the pseudo display effect.

The pseudo illumination effect instruction unit 409 is a pachinko machine at the same time as the display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the jackpot is hit when the deviation symbol according to the predetermined condition is displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The instruction is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 262 so that the same lighting effect as the lighting effect that is executed by flashing the lighting means such as the lamps provided in the unit 10 is performed. The pseudo lighting effect is performed in synchronization with the pseudo display effect and the output of the pseudo sound.

It should be noted that each of the pseudo voice output and the pseudo illumination effect is executed by the CPU 501 by a program or the like as in the pseudo display effect.

By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, as a result of determining the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400 by the first determination unit 404, if the jackpot value is a normal jackpot, It is possible to selectively switch between the first game state, which is, or the second game state (probability variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is higher than that in the first game state. Further, by transmitting the command sent by the determination result of the first determination unit 404 to the first operation control unit 406 via the game state switching unit 405, the first operation control unit 406 is provided in the game board 30. It is possible to switch the door of one of the special winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430 such that the door is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. That is, it is possible to shift to the probable change state with two circumstances.

Therefore, in a conventional pachinko machine, the player is in a definite change state due to the uniform process in which the door of the special winning opening 32A repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times when the same combination of the same numerical symbols is prepared. It can be judged easily and clearly that it has become. However, in this embodiment, when the combination of the same predetermined graphic symbols is aligned, the state is in a probable change state, but the door of the special winning opening 32A does not repeat the operation of opening and closing a predetermined number of times, and the big winning Since the door of the small winning opening 430 smaller than the opening 32A goes through the process of opening and closing, it can be made difficult to visually recognize. Furthermore, the operation of the small winning opening 430 repeats the opening/closing operation of the door only twice at 1 second intervals substantially at the same time when the combination of the graphic symbols is completed, so that the operation is difficult to visually recognize and is overlooked. Therefore, the player cannot easily determine whether or not the probability change state has occurred. In other words, when the combination of the graphic symbols is aligned on the first symbol display device 42, the player misunderstands that the combination is a mistake and continues the game in a state where the interest in the game is reduced. In such a state, when the player continues to play the game, since it is actually in the probable state, the jackpots are continuous and it is illusion that the probable state suddenly occurs. In other words, the player's interest in the game is suddenly increased from the state in which the interest in the game is reduced, and the interest in the game is increased. That is, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine as a game machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

Further, despite the off symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, a display effect that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when it is in a probable state based on a predetermined condition, and this display By configuring to perform the same effect as the sound and the lighting effect that is performed in synchronization with the effect, the player can determine what kind of state the pachinko machine 10 is in when it is in the probable state. Disappear. In other words, it is misleading to think that it is as if it is out and is not in the probable state, although the probable state is displayed when the symbols arranged in the combination of the graphic symbols are displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Will be effective. Therefore, if the player continues playing the game while misunderstanding that the combination of the graphic patterns is out of alignment, the illusion that the player suddenly changed to a sudden state is created, and the interest of the player in playing the game is harmonized. Will increase even more.

In addition, since the player can make the pachinko machine 10 which is a gaming machine interesting, he/she can have the desire to continuously play the game, so that the number of visits to the hall (gaming hall) increases. As a result, the hall manager can improve the mobility of the pachinko machine 10.

In the above embodiment, a combination of graphic symbols is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 together, and when the door of the small winning opening 430 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times, it is configured to make a positive transition. However, in the present embodiment, the case where a part of the decorative member is configured to operate in addition to the operation of opening and closing the door of the small winning opening 430 will be described as an example.

42 is a front view showing the configuration of the main part of the decorative component 45, and FIG. 43 is a side view showing the configuration of the main part of the swinging member 452A and its surroundings. In addition, in FIG. 42, the door 410 provided on the front surface of the small winning opening 430 is in an open state by falling toward the front side.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 42, the decorative article 450 integrally formed on the right side of the center frame 47 is further provided with an animal decorative article 452 in the shape of an animal bear on the diagonally lower right side in the drawings. .. The animal decorative member 452 includes a swinging member 452A whose portion corresponding to the arm can swing.

As shown in FIG. 43, the swinging member 452A is pivotally supported with a portion corresponding to a shoulder thereof as a base end, and is configured to swing right and left by transmitting power from a drive mechanism such as a motor to the shaft portion 453. ing. Further, a plate-like closing member 454 is provided upright on the back surface of the free end portion toward the surface of the game board 30. In other words, as shown in FIG. 44, the swinging member 452A has a standby position P1 in the upper part of the game ball passage space 451 whose free end communicates with the small winning port 430, and the game ball space passage 451 on the upper side. It swings across a branch position P2 shown in FIG. 44, which is branched so as to guide the game ball in a direction different from the small winning opening 430 (on the side of the outlet O2). Along with this swing, when the free end swings to the branch position P2, the closing member 454 on the back surface closes the game ball passage space 451 toward the small winning opening 430 side.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described. In addition, the processing and control functions of the operation control unit and the game state switching unit are different from those of the first embodiment, and the object controlled by the first operation control unit 406 is the swing member 452A in addition to the special winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430. The difference is that it is added. Therefore, the same components are given the same reference numerals, and different portions will be specifically described.

FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 45, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment further has a game state switching unit 405A, a second operation control unit 406A, a pseudo display effect instruction unit 407, and a pseudo voice instruction unit 408. , And a simulated lighting effect instruction unit 409.

The game state switching unit 405 detects the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (first random number) in the first random number generating unit 400 at the timing of the game ball winning detection by the operating port switch 224 provided in the first starting port 33. ) Is stored in the reserved sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402) of the RAM 503, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined by the determination of the first determination unit 404 to be a jackpot. , A jackpot that occurs with a normal probability (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "normal jackpot") setting condition (first gaming state), or a probability of a jackpot with a higher probability than the first gaming state (hereinafter, appropriately, It is switched by selecting whether it is a setting condition (second gaming state) of "probability variation jackpot"). Further, even if the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the first random number generation unit 400 is a value indicating a deviation other than the big hit, in the case where the value of the reach random number counter C3 is the value that reaches the reach and the case where the reach is reached. Therefore, the condition is appropriately selected, including the case where it is decided to give the reach advance notice by the value of the variation type counter. The instruction due to this switching is transmitted to the second operation control unit 406A described later.

Further, the switching instruction differs depending on the selected conditions, that is, the normal jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, the out-reach, and the reach notice. In the case of a big hit, the second operation control is performed such that the opening/closing of the door 410 of the special winning opening 32A or the small winning opening 430 is repeated a predetermined number of times according to the combination of the big winning symbols, and the swinging member 452A is also swung. Instruct the unit 406A.

Specifically, the jackpot pattern is any of the numerical symbols 0 to 9, and is normally aligned with any of the horizontal directions L1 to L2 shown in FIG. 40, or a combination of the same numerical symbols in the diagonal directions L4 and L5. When it is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in the jackpot state (the numeral symbols 1 are aligned with L5 in FIG. 40), the door 410 of the special winning opening 32A opens and closes at the same time as the stop of the symbol. The second operation control unit 406A is instructed to perform the operation repeated a predetermined number of times. In addition, the jackpot patterns such as ●, ▲, ■, and so on are arranged in the same combination in any one of the horizontal directions L1 to L2 shown in FIG. In FIG. 41, the graphic symbols ● are aligned at L2), and when displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times at the same time as the stop of the symbol. The second operation control unit 406A is instructed to do so. When this pattern figure is aligned, the second operation control is performed so that the swing member 452A other than the small winning opening 430 swings between the standby position P1 and the branch position P2 in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430. Instruct the unit 406A.

Further, even if it is out of the jackpot, any of the numerical symbols and the graphic symbols on the first symbol display device 42 is any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 41, or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction. In the case of a reach display effect in which two identical patterns are arranged and the remaining one is the same and it becomes a big hit, and the identification information including the numerical pattern and the pattern group is variably displayed at high speed rotation. When a character or the like suddenly appears while the player is in the middle of the display, and when the reach notice display suggesting a big hit is made after the variable display of the high speed rotation, the swing member 452A of the animal decorative article 452 is branched from the standby position P1. The second operation control unit 405A is instructed to swing to the position P2. It should be noted that the reach display effect and the reach notice effect other than the jackpot case correspond to the suggestion display effect of the present invention.

The second operation control unit 406A operates each of the special winning opening 32A, the small winning opening 430, and the swinging member 452A according to the instruction transmitted from the game state switching unit 405. Specifically, when the instruction from the game state switching unit 405A is a normal big hit, the door 410 provided on the front surface of the special winning opening 32A is opened for 15 seconds and then closed at substantially the same time as the stop of the pattern on the first symbol display device 42. Perform one set of actions for 16 rounds.

In addition, when the graphic symbols are aligned and the instruction from the game state switching unit 405A is a sudden variation big hit, the operation of repeatedly opening and closing the door 410 provided on the front surface of the small winning opening 430 is the opening of the door 410 of the large winning opening 32A. -The operation is controlled so that it is more difficult to recognize than the repeated closing operation. Specifically, the small winning opening 430 is configured to repeat two rounds of a set of operations of opening and closing at intervals of 1 second at substantially the same time as stopping the pattern. Further, the swinging member 452A also continuously swings between the standby position P1 and the branch position P2 in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430.

Further, when the instruction from the game state switching unit 405A is disengaged and the reach display effect and the reach advance notice display effect are performed, the second operation control unit 406A interlocks with the operation of the small winning port 430 and swings. 452A is swung from the standby position P1 to the branch position P2. Then, the swinging member 452A is stopped at the branch position P2 while the small winning opening 430 is opening and closing. That is, the game ball Ba is controlled so as not to enter the small prize hole 430 in the detached state.

By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400 is a jackpot value according to the result determined by the first determination unit 404, It is possible to selectively switch between the first gaming state, which is a normal jackpot, and the second gaming state (probability variation state) in which the probability of a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is higher than that in the first gaming state. .. Also, by transmitting the command sent by the determination result of the second determination unit 404 to the second operation control unit 406A via the game state switching unit 405, this second operation control unit 406A is provided in the game board 30. The swinging member 452A is shaken in conjunction with the case where the opening/closing of the door 410 of the special winning opening 32A is repeated a predetermined number of times and the operation of repeating the opening/closing of the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 a predetermined number of times. It is possible to switch so as to perform a moving operation. That is, it is possible to shift to the probable change state with two circumstances.

Further, in addition to the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400, a value other than the jackpot is determined depending on the result of determination of the reach random number counter C2 and the variation type counter value by the first determination unit 404. Also, the small winning opening 430 can be opened and closed. That is, when the reach reach effect and the reach advance notice effect are displayed on the first symbol display device 42 even if it is out, the small winning opening 430 can be operated. Further, in this case, the second operation control unit 406A swings the swing member 452 from the standby position P1 to the branch position P2 in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430, so that the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 is opened. Even so, the game ball Ba is prevented from entering. That is, even if the small winning opening 430 is opened, the probability variation jackpot does not necessarily occur, so that the player who is continuing the game cannot accurately know in what state the probability variation jackpot is transferred. As a result, the player feels funny when he/she shifts to the probability variation jackpot suddenly. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

Further, despite the off symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, a display effect that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when it is in a probable state based on a predetermined condition, and this display By configuring to perform the same effect as the sound and the lighting effect that is performed in synchronization with the effect, the player can determine what kind of state the pachinko machine 10 is in when it is in the probable state. Disappear. In other words, it is misleading to think that it is as if it is out and is not in the probable state, although the probable state is displayed when the symbols arranged in the combination of the graphic symbols are displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Will be effective. Therefore, if the player continues playing the game while misunderstanding that the combination of the graphic patterns is out of alignment, the illusion that the player suddenly changed to a sudden state is created, and the interest of the player in playing the game is harmonized. Will increase even more.

In addition, since the player can make the pachinko machine 10 which is a gaming machine interesting, he/she can have the desire to continuously play the game, so that the number of visits to the hall (gaming hall) increases. As a result, the hall manager can improve the mobility of the pachinko machine 10.

In the above-described embodiment, in the mechanical configuration of the above-described Embodiment 2, the small winning opening 430 does not have the door 410 on the front surface thereof, and the entrance or the blocking of the game ball Ba into the small winning opening is permitted or blocked. The case where it is determined by the operation of the swing member 452A will be described as an example. In addition, regarding the mechanical configuration, the same configurations as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different configurations will be specifically described.

FIG. 46 is a front view showing the main configuration of the decorative part, and FIG. 47 is a front view illustrating the operation of the decorative part.

As shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, the small winning opening 430 has an opening formed in the upper part, and the game ball Ba flowing down from the game ball passage space is ready to enter. Further, one of the plurality of game ball passage spaces 451 formed in the decoration member 450 is formed from the upper part toward the small winning opening 430, and the outlet 01 is formed on the upper part of the small winning opening 430. Further, the game ball passage space 451 is branched upstream. The game ball passage space 451 branched in a direction different from the small winning opening 430 is adapted to flow the game ball Ba toward the outlet 02 formed on the right side in the drawing.

Further, the swinging member 452A included in the animal decorative member 452 integrated with the decorative member 450 has a closing member 454 provided upright on the back surface as shown in the figure. Further, the swinging member 452A has a branch position P2 that blocks the flow of the game ball Ba to the game ball passage space 451 toward the small prize hole 430, and a game ball to the game ball passage space 451 toward the small prize hole 430. The game ball passage space 451 allowing the flow-down is moved to the allowed position P1 on the left side in the drawing, which is out of the space.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The swing member 452A is configured to swing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, instead of the door provided on the front surface of the small winning opening 430 in the first and second embodiments. Since only the processing/control of 452A is different, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different parts will be specifically described.

Note that FIG. 48 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

When the random number counter C1 is determined to be a jackpot by the determination of the first determination unit 404, the gaming state switching unit 405 causes the jackpot to occur at a normal probability (hereinafter, appropriately, a "normal jackpot"). It is a setting condition (first gaming state) or a setting condition (second gaming state) of a probability of being a jackpot with a higher probability than the first gaming state (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "probable variation jackpot"). Is selected and switched, and an instruction due to the switching is transmitted to a third operation control unit 406B described later.

The switching instruction differs depending on the selected conditions, that is, the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. In the case of a big hit, the third operation control unit 406B is instructed to open and close the door of the special winning opening 32A a predetermined number of times according to the combination of the big hit symbols. In addition, when the probability variation big hit occurs, the third operation control unit 406B is instructed to swing the swinging member 452A from the branch position P2 to the permission position P1.

Specifically, the jackpot pattern is any of the numerical symbols 0 to 9, and is normally aligned with any of the horizontal directions L1 to L2 shown in FIG. 40, or a combination of the same numerical symbols in the diagonal directions L4 and L5. When it is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in the jackpot state (in Fig. 40, the number symbols 1 are aligned with L5), the door of the special winning opening 32A is predetermined to be opened and closed at the same time as the stop of the symbol. The third operation control unit 406B is instructed to repeat the operation a number of times. In addition, the jackpot patterns such as ●, ▲, ■, and so on are arranged in the same combination in any one of the horizontal directions L1 to L2 shown in FIG. 41. In FIG. 41, the graphic symbols ● are aligned at L2), and when displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the swinging member 452A continues across the branch position P2 and the allowance position P1 almost at the same time as the stop of the symbol. The third operation control unit 406B is instructed to swing physically. For example, several seconds are repeated several times by swinging back and forth between the branch position P2 and the permission position P1, or a state in which the game ball Ba is permitted to enter the small winning opening 430 by stopping for a predetermined time at the permission position P2 is maintained. After a lapse of a predetermined time, it may be returned to the branch position P2.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit, a signal indicating that the condition is satisfied is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the voice lamp control device 262.

When the voice lamp control device 262 receives a signal that the normal jackpot condition is satisfied from the main control device 261, the sound lamp control device 262 continuously reciprocates the swinging member 452A over the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 for a predetermined time. Control the operation so that it swings. For example, the jackpot is usually a big hit, and the swinging member 452A is continuously swung between the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 while the door of the special winning opening 32A is repeatedly opened and closed. That is, the swinging member 452A continuously swings while the payout balls, which are prize balls, are paid out to the player. In addition, when the swing member 452A is moving to the allowance position P1 at the time of the prize ball, the game ball Ba may enter the small prize hole 430, and the state may be changed to the probability change state.

The voice lamp control device 262 corresponds to the sub control means of the present invention.

By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400 is a jackpot value according to the result determined by the first determination unit 404, It is possible to selectively switch between the first gaming state, which is a normal jackpot, and the second gaming state (probability variation state) in which the probability of a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is higher than that in the first gaming state. .. In addition, by transmitting a command, which is a probability change sent by the determination result of the first determination unit 404, to the third operation control unit 406B via the game state switching unit 405, the third operation control unit 406B causes the game board 30 to operate. It is possible to switch the swing member 452A between the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 by repeating the operation of opening and closing the door of the special winning opening 32A provided a predetermined number of times. That is, it is possible to shift to the positive change state based on two processes including the door of the special winning opening 32A, which is an operation member, and the operation of the swing member 452A.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the swinging member 452A operates even in the case of a normal big hit or a prize ball. Therefore, the swinging member 452A swings according to the game state when other predetermined conditions are satisfied, not only when the graphic symbols are aligned on the first figure display device and the state shifts to the probability variation state. It is not possible to easily know the conditions under which the changes to the probable state. In other words, the player feels that it is a sudden transition when it shifts to the probability variation jackpot, and feels interesting. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

In addition, since the player can make the pachinko machine 10 which is a gaming machine interesting, he/she can have the desire to continuously play the game, so that the number of visits to the hall (gaming hall) increases. As a result, the hall manager can improve the mobility of the pachinko machine 10.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, but can be modified as follows.

(1) In the second embodiment described above, the small winning opening 430 is opened and closed even when the reach display effect and the reach notice display effect other than the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot are displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Although the operation is performed, in the case of the condition, the small winning opening 430 may not be operated and only the swinging member 452A may be swung. Further, the swinging member 452A may be configured to operate randomly. In the case of this configuration, the electrical configuration may be configured as shown in FIG. That is, the operation control unit 406A may independently control the swinging member 452A.

With this configuration, it is possible to make it more difficult to understand the transition to the probability variation state. When the swinging member 452A operates when the small winning opening 430 does not open or close, the swinging distance for swinging may be continuous for a predetermined time between the standby position and the branch position. The amplitude) may be reduced to make it difficult to understand the operation of the swinging member 452A. As a result, the player who continues playing the game feels that he/she has an illusion that he/she suddenly shifts to the probability changing state. That is, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained.

(2) In the above-described first embodiment, the numerical symbol and the graphic symbol are divided into two patterns, and the opening and closing of the special winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430 are switched so as to be repeated a predetermined number of times. However, when a combination of a predetermined number of numerical designs and a predetermined number of graphic designs is divided into two sets, and one set of the combination of patterns is displayed on the first design display device 42. , The special winning opening 32A repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times, and when the other symbol combination is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the small winning opening 430 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times. You may do so. As for the design, a character design or a design may be used in addition to the numerical design and the graphic design. By setting a plurality of sets of symbols in this manner, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, even when the deviation symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the same display effect and sound as when the special game state is entered, In addition, although all of the lighting effects are configured to be executed in a pseudo manner, any one or two of these effects may be combined and executed.

(4) In the second embodiment described above, when the small winning port 430 performs the opening/closing operation when the deviating condition other than the probability variation big hit is selected, the swinging member 452A which is a part of the animal decorative article is used. Although the game ball Ba is prevented from entering the small winning opening 430 by utilizing it, a mechanism may be provided to prevent the entering of the small winning opening 430 in addition to the swinging member 452A. For example, there is a mechanism in which a plate-like ball entrance preventing plate or the like protrudes from the game board surface, or a ball entrance preventing plate protrudes from the side surface of the game ball passage space.

(5) The present invention may be implemented in various types (for example, first type, third type, etc.) of gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a pachinko machine that raises the expectation value for a jackpot once it hits the jackpot multiple times (for example, twice or three times) including that (commonly known as a two-time title, a three-time title, and ).). Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine which is in a special game state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the jackpot pattern is displayed. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

32... Big prize hole 261... Main control device 400... First random number generation unit 404... First determination unit 405... Game state switching unit 406... Operation switching unit 407... Pseudo-display effect instruction unit 407... Lighting effect instruction section 430... Small winning opening 501... CPU

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area in which game balls flow down,
An operating port provided in the game area, into which a game ball can enter,
Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that entered the operation port,
Lottery means for performing a lottery capable of determining whether or not to cause a specific game state based on the detection of a game ball by the entry detection means,
In the gaming machine that causes the specific game state when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a specific result,
A symbol display unit having a display area in which the symbols can be variably displayed,
Symbol control means for suggesting that the result of the lottery has become the specific result by displaying the symbols in the symbol display portion in a specific combination,
When the result of the lottery is a specific result, the symbols of the specific combination are displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol control unit, and then the first operation of the first variable ball entering unit as the specific game state. The game is repeated a predetermined number of times by rotating the member to make the first entrance of a predetermined size into the entrance possible state, and then making the first entrance into the entry impossible state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 1. First means for generating a specific game state,
When the result of the lottery is the specific result, during the period in which the first specific game state is occurring, the second operation member of the second variable ball entering means is operated to operate the first variable ball entering means. The second entrance smaller than the first entrance formed by the second entrance is ready to enter, based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means provided in the second entrance, the second specific game A second means for generating a condition,
The second means linearly moves the second operation member with respect to the flow path to the second ball inlet, and moves the second operation member back and forth between a protruding state and a retracted state rather than the protruding state. To change the second ball entrance of the second variable ball entrance device into a ball enterable state and an ball incapable state.
Configuration when the second inlet ball port becomes the entering sphere disabled ability state, so as to discharge the game balls that did not ball entrance to the second ball entrance port in a single direction from the second operating member on A gaming machine characterized by being played.

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