JP6753604B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is an example of a game machine, a distribution means for distributing a game ball flowing down in a game area to a first side and a second side which is more advantageous to the player than the first side is provided. There is something. Then, as such a distribution means, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, a strip-shaped member long in a predetermined direction is pivotally supported at a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the central portion thereof. By operating like a so-called seesaw in which both ends in the longitudinal direction are alternately lowered around the axis, the game ball is caused to flow down to one end side or to the other end side (that is, the game). (Distribute the ball) There is something.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-275412

Generally, in the distribution means described in Patent Document 1, since the swing shaft of the swing member is directly connected to the motor, the behavior related to swing is performed regardless of whether the motor is rotated forward or backward. However, there is a problem that the operation mode is monotonous, and it is not easy to deal with a case where the behavior is to be changed depending on the model, for example, and the usability is poor.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with movable gaming means that swings in an unprecedented manner.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention uses a motor, a passage means having a passage portion through which a game ball can pass, and the passage means according to the driving of the motor. A movable gaming means including a drive mechanism means for swinging around an axis parallel to the axis of the motor so that both ends of the passage portion alternately move up and down is provided, and the movable gaming means is provided. A game machine that distributes a game ball that has reached the passage portion to any one end side of the passage portion, and the drive mechanism means is centered on a position eccentric from the rotation center of the motor with the axis of the motor. It is rotatably attached around a parallel axis, and extends in a radial direction different from that of the motor-side linking portion that extends from the rotation center in a predetermined radial direction and is linked to the motor side. A link means having a passage side linking portion linked to the passage means side is provided, and when the link means makes a half turn in a predetermined direction, the passage means moves from a first horizontal posture in which the passage portion becomes horizontal. After passing through the first inclined posture in which one end of the passage portion is lowered, the passage portion becomes the second horizontal posture again, and when the link means further rotates half a turn in the predetermined direction, the passage portion is changed from the second horizontal posture. When the link means makes a half turn in the anti-predetermined direction from the state where the passage means is in the first horizontal posture, the passage means returns to the first horizontal posture through the second inclined posture in which the other end is lowered. When the means changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture through the second tilted posture and the link means further rotates half a turn in the anti-predetermined direction, the means passes from the second horizontal posture to the first tilted posture. It is characterized by returning to the first horizontal posture.
According to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, the first passage through which the game ball flows down extends from one end side of the passage means, while the game is played from the other end side of the passage means. A second passage through which the ball flows down is extended, and a merging flow-down region is provided on the downstream side of the first passage and the second passage to allow the game ball to flow down after the two passages merge. At the same time, in the confluence area, a winning opening is provided at a position where the game ball flowing down the second passage has a higher winning probability than the first passage. And.

According to the present invention, the drive mechanism means is rotatably attached around an axis parallel to the axis of the motor around a position eccentric from the center of rotation of the motor, and extends from the center of rotation in a predetermined radial direction. A link means having a motor-side linking portion linked to the motor side and a passage-side linking section extending in a radial direction different from the motor-side linking section and linking to the passage means side is provided. Then, when the link means makes a half turn in the predetermined direction, the passage means changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture through the first inclined posture, and when the link means makes another half turn in the predetermined direction, the second horizontal posture becomes the second. While returning to the first horizontal posture through the two inclined postures, when the link means makes a half turn in the anti-predetermined direction from the state where the passage means is in the first horizontal posture, the passage means changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture. After that, it became the second horizontal posture, and when the link means further rotated half a turn in the anti-predetermined direction, it returned from the second horizontal posture to the first horizontal posture through the first tilted posture. That is, for example, when the passage means changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the first tilted posture, when the link means is rotated forward, the posture is changed from the first horizontal posture to the first tilted posture, while the link means is rotated in the reverse direction. Then, the posture is changed from the second horizontal posture to the first tilted posture. The distance between the passage side linking portion and the swing shaft portion of the passage means is different between the case where the passage means is in the first horizontal posture and the case where the passage means is in the second horizontal posture. Therefore, the speed at which the passage means changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the first tilted posture depending on whether the link means is rotated in a predetermined direction or in the opposite direction at the same speed as the rotation. Is different. Therefore, by changing the rotation direction of the link means, and by extension, the rotation direction of the motor, the behavior related to the swing of the passage means can be changed, and the passage means can be swinged in an unprecedented manner. For example, it is possible to easily respond to a change in behavior according to the model of the game machine.
Further, according to the invention of claim 2, a first passage extending downward from one end side of the passage means and a second passage extending downward from the other end side of the passage means are provided, and the first passage and the second passage are provided. On the downstream side of the aisle, after the two aisles merge, a merging merging area is provided to allow the game ball to flow down, and in the merging and merging area, the game ball that has flowed down the second aisle is awarded more than the first aisle. A winning opening where a game ball can win is provided at a position with a high probability. That is, for the player, it is desirable that the game ball is distributed to the second passage in the movable game means. Then, the probability of being distributed to the second passage can be easily changed only by changing the rotation direction of the link means.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the center member from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which the seesaw body is in the backward leaning posture which inclines downward toward the rear in the seesaw accessory. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which the seesaw body is in the forward leaning posture which inclines downward toward the front in the seesaw accessory. It is explanatory drawing which showed the drive mechanism part when the seesaw body took a backward leaning posture. It is explanatory drawing which showed the drive mechanism part when the seesaw body took a backward leaning posture. It is explanatory drawing which showed the drive mechanism part when the seesaw body took a forward leaning posture. It is explanatory drawing which showed the drive mechanism part when the seesaw body took a forward leaning posture. It is explanatory drawing which showed the operation of the seesaw body at the time of one rotation of a motor. It is a block explanatory drawing which showed the outline of the control mechanism in a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to a machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, etc. arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, at a position near the center of the game area 16, there are an effect display unit 6 for displaying a decorative pattern or a character composed of numbers "0" to "9", and a lower side of the effect display unit 6. A stage 81 extending in the left-right direction along the upper surface of the stage 81 on which the game ball can roll left and right, a warp passage 82 for guiding the game ball flowing down in the game area 16 onto the stage 81, and the like. The display member 80 to have is installed. Further, below the display member 80, from the central portion to the lower portion of the game area 16, the entrance 31 through which the game ball can enter, the game ball flow path 32 branching from the entrance 31 and extending downward, and the seesaw accessory 30 are started. A center member 26 provided with various electric accessories, a start winning opening 19 capable of winning a game ball, and out ports 46, 46 (shown in FIG. 4) for discharging the game ball out of the game area 16. Is installed.

Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, a left-handed space SL is formed in which the winning members 84 and 84 on which the game ball can flow down and the game ball can win are installed. By letting the striking space SL flow down, it is possible to efficiently aim for entry into the warp passage 82 (that is, guidance on the stage 81) and entry into the entrance 31 (that is, entry into the center member 26). ing. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the display member 80 and the center member 26 so that the game ball can flow down. In this right-handed space SR, a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that alternately open and close in a so-called jackpot state are installed. Has been done. Then, by letting the game ball flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the gate member 20 can be passed through, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open can be won or opened. It is possible to make a prize in the movable prize devices 18A and 18B. A large number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 83 is provided so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately. Further, at the lowermost end of the game area 16, a discharge port 47 for discharging the game ball that has reached the position to the outside of the game area 16 is provided.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the supply plate 7.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like are provided above the front door 4. In addition, lamp members 15, 15, ... With a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12 are provided. A payout control device 28 that controls the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a synthetic resin cover, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery) is executed. Device 61 (shown in FIG. 12), display control device 63 for controlling display operation in the effect display unit 6, light emission control device 64 for controlling lighting / blinking operation of lamp member 15, and sound reporting operation from speaker 14. A sound control device 65 for controlling the above, a sub control device 62 for integratedly controlling the operation of the display control device 63, the sound control device 65, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 61 includes a main CPU 67 that controls the operation of the following members as well as execution of a jackpot lottery, a storage means 68 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 69, and a main control board 66 on which an interface 78 and the like are mounted. There is. The main control board 66 is connected to the starting winning opening 19, the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the movable winning devices 18A and 18B, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 83, and the like via the interface 78. .. Further, the main control board 66 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 72 built in the sub control device 62. Although omitted in FIG. 12, the main control board 66 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 78.

The storage means 68 includes an a counter used for an open lottery for whether or not to open the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a c counter (random number for determining a big hit) used for a big hit lottery, and a first in the special symbol display unit 83. A d-counter (random number for determining the definite display mode) that determines the definite display mode of the special symbol or the second special symbol, and an e-counter (random number for determining the fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol. ) Etc. are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), the c counter is between 0 and 19 (20 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 8 (9 ways), and the e counter is 0 to 40. The loop count is performed between (41 ways). Then, the main CPU 67 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection of the gate member 20 of the game ball, and also triggers the winning detection of the starting winning opening 19 of the game ball and the tulip-type electric accessory 17. , C counter, d counter, and e counter, respectively, to obtain one numerical value (execute a jackpot lottery).

Further, the storage means 68 has a definite display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter is associated with the definite display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, and FIG. As shown, a basic fluctuation pattern determination table or the like that associates the numerical value of the e-counter with the basic fluctuation pattern is stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of fluctuation to the final display). Further, in the storage means 68, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 while either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variablely displayed on the special symbol display unit 83. In such a case, the numerical values acquired from the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the winning are used as pending information, and the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 are distinguished from each other, and a maximum of four (up to four). A reserved information storage area 70 for storing (up to 8 in total) is provided. In addition, the storage means 68 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 70 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 71 for determining a jackpot is provided for this purpose. Each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed, the reserved information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 71 in a predetermined order and digested (in the pachinko machine 1, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won. The hold information related to the above is digested with priority over the hold information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), and new hold information can be stored with the digestion.

The sub-control device 62 includes a sub-integrated board 72 on which a sub-integrated CPU 73, a storage means 74, a timer 75, an interface 79, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 72 is electrically connected to the main control board 66 via the interface 79, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 63, the light emission control device 64, and the sound control device 65. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 73 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands as described later) from the main control board 66 as described later, the sub-integrated CPU 73 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and controls the speaker 14 and the lamp. The operation of the member 15 and the display operation of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6 are controlled.

Further, the storage means 74 has a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a moving image of the character. A variation pattern storage area 76 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns composed of the character effects used and the like is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are the basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 66 as shown in FIG. It is associated and memorized. Further, the storage means 74 is provided with a schedule information storage area 77 for storing schedule information as will be described later transmitted from the main control board 66.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 67. Then, the main CPU 67 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved information stored in the storage area 70 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 70, and the jackpot determination table set for each game state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined "big hit value (for example," 0 "in the jackpot judgment table in the normal state, and" 0 "to" 9 "in the big hit judgment table in the high probability state. (That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is a "big hit"), and the d counter based on the judgment result related to the "big hit". Definite display mode of the special symbol based on the value obtained from the counter and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won (in the case of "big hit", the type of "big hit"), And, what happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the determination result related to the "big hit" is once determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, as a result of the preliminary determination, which of the start winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is the reserved information of the main CPU 67, and which number of reserved information is the main CPU 67 based on? Schedule information including the above is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 73.

Further, the main CPU 67 constantly confirms whether the special symbol is variablely displayed or confirmedly displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. If the confirmation is displayed, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, when the hold information exists, the hold information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, when the hold information relating to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 exists, the hold information is stored earlier among the hold information. It becomes the hold information, and if there is no hold information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17, it will be the hold information memorized earlier among the hold information related to the prize of the start winning opening 19). While moving to the area 71, the following jackpot determination is executed for the reserved information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the reserved information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 71, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the reserved information is the predetermined “big hit numerical value”. That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" or "missing" is determined. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The fixed display mode of the special symbol is determined based on whether or not the prize is won, and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out (that is, using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B). , Determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the type of jackpot and the fluctuation time of the symbol). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 The fixed display mode of the special symbol is determined based on which of the prizes is won, and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is determined using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a). Read (ie, determine the basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol).

After that, the main CPU 67 is special depending on which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is associated with the winning, the result of the big hit lottery (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing"). A start command including information indicating the final display mode of the symbol and the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 73. Further, in the special symbol display unit 83, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the start winning opening 19 is digested, and the reserved information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is digested. 2 The special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner, and the time counting by the timer 69 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol according to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 are reached. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the confirmed display mode based on the winning of the prize, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 73. The reserved information transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 71 is deleted with the confirmation display of the special symbol related to the reserved information.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "big hit", the main CPU 67 displays the first special symbol in the predetermined first special definite display mode (for example, "5"). After a definite display, a start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, and intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B over a predetermined number of times (the movable winning device 18A and the movable winning device 18B are alternately opened). , And a jackpot state consisting of an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is "big hit", the main CPU 67 uses the second special definite display mode (for example, "7") of the second special symbol. After the confirmation display of, the start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, the intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B for a predetermined number of times, and the end that notifies the end of the jackpot state, as in the case of winning the start winning opening 19. Create a jackpot state consisting of demos. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the movable prize devices 18A and 18B opened with the occurrence of the jackpot state, more game balls (for example, 10 pieces) are used as compared with the case where the start winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 are won. ) Is paid out as a prize ball. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "missing", the first special symbol is displayed in the predetermined first losing confirmation display mode (for example, "-"), and the tulip type electric accessory 17 If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the prize is "missing", the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the predetermined second losing confirmation display mode (for example, "2"), and then the pending information to be digested next. Is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 71, and the jackpot determination related to the pending information is executed.

Further, the main CPU 67 counts the number of occurrences of the jackpot state, and until the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 10 times), the result of the jackpot lottery is determined in the next jackpot determination after the jackpot state is completed. Until it becomes a "big hit", the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be a "big hit" is improved as described above, and a high probability state is generated, and the tulip type electric accessory 17 is likely to be opened or opened for a long time. By setting at least one of the states, a support state is generated in which the game ball is easily won in the tulip-type electric accessory 17. Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit" and the tulip type electric motor without causing a high probability state and a support state with the end of the jackpot state. The accessory 17 is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game, which is difficult to open. Therefore, it can be said that a gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limited number of times is a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The matter "from the end of the jackpot state until the result of the jackpot lottery becomes" jackpot "in the next jackpot determination" may be realized by setting, for example, the number of times the symbol changes to 10,000.

On the other hand, the main CPU 67 also controls the opening / closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 67. Then, the main CPU 67 acquires one numerical value from the a counter (performs an open lottery) at the timing of passage detection, and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined "open numerical value (for example, a support state has occurred). It is determined whether or not there are nine ways of "0" to "8", and only one way of "0" if the support state does not occur). Then, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is the "open numerical value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "winning", the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the closed state is opened to open the open state. At this time, if the support state occurs, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur. Operate in a mode. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, when the support state does not occur, the tulip is in a normal open operation mode, for example, for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state occurs, and the tulip is opened only once. The type electric accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, even if the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened by winning the open lottery, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

Further, if the value acquired from the a counter is not the "open value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "off", the tulip type electric accessory 17 is not operated in the closed state. Therefore, the game ball does not win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, when the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball is detected, for example, while the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is being operated in the special opening operation mode, the passage is performed at the timing of the passage, as in the case of the above-mentioned hold information. The acquired numerical values of the a counter are stored in the storage means 68 up to a predetermined number, and each time the operation of the tulip type electric accessory 17 according to the special opening operation mode is completed, the result of the opening lottery is confirmed in the stored order. It is designed to do.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 73 receives the schedule information, it stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 77. Further, when the start command is received (satisfaction of the fluctuation condition), the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 77. Further, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally confirmed and displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the confirmed display mode of the special symbol. Then, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read out from the variation pattern storage area 76, and while the timer 75 is timed, the decorative symbol in the effect display unit 6 is variedly displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern. , In the predetermined order (here, the order of the symbol display section on the left side (first symbol display section) and the symbol display section on the right side (second symbol display section)) to stop the decorative symbols, and then to receive the stop command. Along with this, the decorative design is confirmed and displayed in the display mode determined above. That is, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot decorative symbol confirmed display mode (for example, "7.7" or "3.3" in which two identical special decorative symbols are arranged side by side, and the special confirmed display is used. Aspect) to confirm the display. Further, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", one of the decorative symbols is different from the other decorative symbol in the missing decorative symbol confirmation display mode (for example, "7.8", which is a non-special final display mode. ) To confirm the display. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 77.

Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 73 causes the jackpot state, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and the opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B is started. Then, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the type of "big hit" is read from the storage means 74, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state will end by using the effect display unit 6.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, rotates the handle 9 to operate the launching device 10, and moves the game ball through the launching passage 13 to the gaming area 16. First, let the left-handed space SL flow down (so-called left-handed), aiming for the game ball to enter the center member 26, and eventually for the game ball to win the starting winning opening 19. Then, when the result of the so-called jackpot lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the game ball to the starting winning slot 19 becomes a "big hit", the special symbol display unit 83 and the effect display unit 6 respectively have a predetermined "big hit symbol". Is confirmed (for example, "7, 7" is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6). Further, when the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed, a so-called big hit state occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once, respectively. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed hit in which the game ball is driven into the right-handed space SR and flows down, aiming to win the game ball in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. When a game ball wins a prize in the starting winning opening 19, the special symbol display unit 83 changes / confirms the first special symbol. In addition, the game balls that did not win the starting winning opening 19 may be discharged through the out ports 46, 46, or may be moved out of the center member 26 from both the left and right sides of the out ports 46, 46 and discharged from the discharging port 47. To do.

Further, when the jackpot state ends, the result of the so-called winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be a "hit", and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. As a result, the game ball can be won, and the result of the big hit lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be a "big hit", so-called probabilistic state occurs. Therefore, the player continues to hit right, aiming for the game ball to pass through the gate member 20 and to win the game ball for the tulip-type electric accessory 17, which is frequently opened. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip type electric accessory 17 becomes "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 83 and the production display unit 6. Then, the "big hit state" in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs again. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the special symbol display unit 83 fluctuates / confirms the second special symbol.

Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the probability change state does not occur after the end of the jackpot state, and the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is obtained. A game that is unlikely to be a "hit" (or not a "hit"), the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is hardly opened (or never opened), and the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit". It returns to the normal state at the beginning. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game in which the right-handed hit is stopped and the left-handed hit is performed.

Further, the seesaw accessory 30 of the center member 26 is controlled by the main control device 61 regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered or does not enter the center member 26, or whether the game state is the normal state or the probabilistic state. Originally, it always operates according to a constant operation pattern from the time the power is turned on. Then, when the game ball that has entered the center member 26 reaches the seesaw accessory 30, the game ball may flow down to the first passage 41 or the second passage depending on the posture of the seesaw body 33 in the seesaw accessory 30 at the time of arrival. The game balls are distributed by letting them flow down to 42.

(Explanation of seesaw characters)
Here, the seesaw accessory 30 which is a main part of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the center member 26 from the front side. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the seesaw body 33 is in a backward leaning posture in which the seesaw body 33 is tilted downward toward the rear in the seesaw accessory 30. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the seesaw body 33 is in a forward leaning posture in which the seesaw body 33 is tilted downward toward the front. 7 and 8 are explanatory views showing a drive mechanism unit when the seesaw body 33 takes a backward leaning posture. 9 and 10 are explanatory views showing a drive mechanism unit when the seesaw body 33 takes a forward leaning posture. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the seesaw body 33 when the motor 35 makes one rotation.

The seesaw accessory 30 is installed inside the center member 26, and the game ball that has entered the center member 26 through the entrance 31 and has flowed down the game ball flow path 32 is referred to as the first passage 41. The seesaw body 33 and the seesaw body swinging back and forth about the left-right direction are used to distribute and flow down to either one of the second passage 42, which is more advantageous for the player than the first passage 41. It includes a decorative movable body 34 that is interlocked with the operation of the 33, and a drive mechanism unit that operates the seesaw body 33 and the decorative movable body 34.

The drive mechanism unit includes a motor 35 that is driven and controlled by the main control device 61, a first arm 36 that transmits the rotation of the motor 35, and a second arm 37 that transmits the rotation of the first arm 36 to the seesaw body 33. Be prepared. The first arm 36 is a band-shaped short arm portion 36a, a mounting portion 36b provided on the surface of one end thereof and can be mounted on the shaft of the motor 35, and a mounting portion 36b on the surface at the other end of the short arm portion 36a. Has a protruding linking shaft portion 36c provided on the opposite surface. The second arm 37 has a strip-shaped long arm portion 37a that is longer than the first arm 36. Further, in the central portion of the long arm portion 37a, a long hole-shaped linking hole 37b extending along the longitudinal direction of the long arm portion 37a is bored. Further, at one end of the long arm portion 37a, a rotation shaft portion 37c which is a rotation center of the second arm 37 is provided. In addition, the rotating shaft portion 37c is provided with a protruding piece that protrudes in a direction opposite to that of the long arm portion 37a, and the surface of the protruding piece is provided with a protruding working shaft portion 37d. .. When viewed from the rotating shaft portion 37c, the long arm portion 37a having the linking hole 37b extends in a predetermined radial direction, and the operating shaft portion 37d is different from the long arm portion 37a (here, opposite) in the radial direction. It is extended to.

The seesaw body 33 is formed in a passage shape surrounded by a plate-shaped bottom extending in the front-rear direction and wall portions 33b and 33b erected along both side edges in the longitudinal direction (front-back direction) of the bottom, and is a game ball. Has a passage portion 33a that is movable along the longitudinal direction on the bottom portion. Further, at the central portion of the lower surface of the passage portion 33a in the front-rear direction, a swing shaft portion 33c, which is the swing center of the seesaw body 33, is provided so as to cross the passage portion 33a in the lateral direction (left-right direction). ing. Further, the operating wall 33d extends downward from the passage portion 33a, and the radial direction of the operating wall 33d behind the swinging shaft portion 33c is the radial direction centered on the swinging shaft portion 33c. , An elongated working hole 33e extending in a direction in which it is inclined downward toward the rear side is bored. In addition, a connecting portion 33f to which the decorative movable body 34 is connected is provided on the front side of the operating wall 33d with respect to the swinging shaft portion 33c.

The decorative movable body 34 has a band-shaped movable arm 34a extending in the vertical direction in the front-rear direction, and a decorative portion 34b formed to resemble an arm holding a ladle upside down. A connected portion (not shown) connected to the connecting portion 33f of the seesaw body 33 is provided at the lower end portion of the movable arm 34a, while a decorative portion is provided on the surface of the upper end portion of the movable arm 34a. A mounting portion 34c to which the 34b is assembled is provided. Further, the decorative portion 34b protrudes rearward (in the direction orthogonal to the arm) from the base end portion of the arm extending in the left-right direction (the side holding the ladle is the tip portion), and the decorative portion 34b rotates around the front-back direction. A rotation shaft portion 34d serving as a moving center is provided. Further, the tip (rear end) of the rotation shaft portion 34d is provided with a mounted portion 34e provided with a protrusion protruding rearward from a position eccentric from the rotation center of the rotation shaft portion 34d.

Then, the seesaw accessory 30 including the drive mechanism unit, the seesaw body 33, and the decorative movable body 34 is assembled as follows.
First, the motor 35 is attached to a fixed body (not shown) fixed to the cover 40 of the center member 26 in a posture of rotating around a substantially left-right direction, and the attachment portion 36b of the first arm 36 is attached to the axis. When mounted and the motor 35 is rotated, the first arm 36 is rotated in a plane parallel to the rotation plane of the motor 35. On the other hand, the rotating shaft portion 37c of the second arm 37 is placed in a plane parallel to the rotating surface of the motor 35 at a position eccentric from the rotation center of the motor 35 at a position different from the mounting position of the motor 35 in the fixed body. It is attached to the shaft so that it rotates with. Then, the linking shaft portion 36c of the first arm 36 is inserted into the linking hole 37b of the second arm 37, and the first arm 36 and the second arm 37 are linked. Then, when the first arm 36 rotates with the rotation of the motor 35, the linking shaft portion 36c slides in the linking hole 37b and transmits the rotational force to the second arm 37, and the second arm 37 also rotates. It rotates around the portion 37c. When the second arm 37 rotates, the operating shaft portion 37d is always on the rotation shaft portion 37c side of the second arm 37 with respect to the rotation center of the motor 35. That is, the rotation center of the motor 35 does not pass between the rotation shaft portion 37c and the operation shaft portion 37d.

Further, the swing shaft portion 33c of the seesaw body 33 is set with the first arm 36 and the second arm 37 at an eccentric position further different from the mounting position of the motor 35 and the shaft attachment position of the second arm 37 in the fixed body. Similarly, the motor 35 is oscillated in a plane parallel to the rotating plane of the motor 35. Then, the operating shaft portion 37d of the second arm 37 is inserted into the operating hole 33e of the seesaw body 33, and the second arm 37 and the seesaw body 33 are linked. Therefore, when the second arm 37 rotates via the first arm 36 with the rotation of the motor 35, the operating shaft portion 37d slides in the operating hole 33e and transmits the rotational force to the seesaw body 33. The body 33 swings in such a manner that both end portions are alternately moved up and down around the swing shaft portion 33c. At this time, when the linking shaft portion 36c, the rotating shaft portion 37c, the operating shaft portion 37d, and the swing shaft portion 33c are located on the same straight line, the passage portion 33a of the seesaw body 33 becomes horizontal. Then, in the seesaw body 33, the rotation center of the motor 35, the linking shaft portion 36c, the rotation shaft portion 37c, and the operating shaft portion 37d are on the same straight line with reference to the horizontal posture, and the operating shaft portion 37d is A forward leaning posture in which the operating shaft portion 37d is located closest to the rotation center of the motor 35 (that is, the operating shaft portion 37d is located between the rotation center of the motor 35 and the rotation shaft portion 37c) and the passage portion 33a is lowered forward (FIGS. 9 and 9). The posture shown in No. 10 (the first tilted posture), the rotation center of the motor 35, the linking shaft portion 36c, the rotation shaft portion 37c, and the operating shaft portion 37d are on the same straight line, and the operating shaft portion 37d Is the farthest from the rotation center of the motor 35 (that is, the rotation shaft portion 37c is located between the rotation center of the motor 35 and the operating shaft portion 37d), and the passage portion 33a is tilted backward (FIG. 7 and FIG. It is the posture shown in FIG. 8 and swings with and from the second tilted posture). When the seesaw body 33 is in the horizontal posture, the linking hole 37b of the second arm 37 and the operating hole 33e of the seesaw body 33 are parallel to each other.

Here, the swing of the seesaw body 33 when the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction (here, the clockwise rotation in FIG. 11 is defined as the forward rotation) will be described in chronological order.
First, in the seesaw body 33, the operating shaft portion 37d is farthest from the swing shaft portion 33c and is not located between the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swing shaft portion 33c (that is, the swing shaft portion 33c and the operating shaft). It is assumed that the rotation shaft portion 37c is located between the portion 37d and the portion 37d in the first horizontal posture (FIG. 11 (A)). When the motor 35 rotates forward from here, the operating shaft portion 37d moves upward from the straight line L connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, so that the seesaw body 33 gradually lowers forward and the operating shaft portion 33. When 37d reaches between the center of rotation of the motor 35 and the rotation shaft portion 37c, the vehicle takes a forward leaning posture (FIG. 11 (B)). After that, the operating shaft portion 37d moves downward so as to approach the straight line L connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, so that the seesaw body 33 gradually returns to the horizontal position and the operating shaft portion 37d swings. It takes the second horizontal posture when it is closest to the moving shaft portion 33c and is located between the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c (FIG. 11 (C)). Then, since the operating shaft portion 37d moves below the straight line L connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, the seesaw body 33 gradually moves backward, and the operating shaft portion 37d moves to the motor 35. (That is, the rotating shaft portion 37c is located between the rotating center of the motor 35 and the operating shaft portion 37d), the vehicle takes a backward leaning posture (FIG. 11 (D)). After that, the operating shaft portion 37d moves upward so as to approach the straight line L connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, so that the seesaw body 33 gradually returns to the horizontal position and the operating shaft portion 37d swings. It returns to the first horizontal posture when it is farthest from the moving shaft portion 33c (FIG. 11 (A)).

On the other hand, the swing of the seesaw body 33 when the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction will be described in chronological order in the order of horizontal posture, forward leaning posture, horizontal posture, backward leaning posture, and horizontal posture according to the explanation at the time of forward rotation. First, the seesaw body 33 is in the second horizontal posture (FIG. 11 (C)). From here, as the motor 35 is driven, the operating shaft portion 37d moves upward from the straight line connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, so that the seesaw body 33 gradually lowers forward and takes a forward leaning posture. Take (Fig. 11 (B)). After that, the seesaw body 33 gradually returns to the horizontal position and takes the first horizontal posture because the operating shaft portion 37d moves downward so as to approach the straight line connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c. FIG. 11 (A). Then, since the operating shaft portion 37d moves downward from the straight line connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, the seesaw body 33 gradually lowers backward and takes a backward leaning posture (FIG. FIG. 11 (D)). After that, since the operating shaft portion 37d moves upward so as to approach the straight line connecting the rotating shaft portion 37c and the swinging shaft portion 33c, the seesaw body 33 gradually returns to the horizontal position and returns to the second horizontal posture. (FIG. 11 (C)).

Due to the swing of the seesaw body 33, the center of rotation of the second arm 37 is eccentric from the center of rotation of the motor 35. Therefore, between the first horizontal posture and the second horizontal posture via the forward leaning posture. The rotation angle of the motor 35 is different between the case of changing the posture with and the case of changing the posture between the first horizontal posture and the second horizontal posture via the backward tilting posture. That is, in the present embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 11, the rotation angle of the motor 35 is smaller in the case of passing through the forward leaning posture than in the case of passing through the backward leaning posture. Therefore, when the motor 35 is rotated at a constant speed, the time during which the seesaw body 33 is lowered forward is shorter than the time during which the seesaw body 33 is lowered backward. This is the same regardless of whether the motor 35 is rotated forward or backward.

Further, when the seesaw body 33 changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture (the same applies to the backward leaning posture), there are cases where the posture is changed from the first horizontal posture and the posture is changed from the second horizontal posture. , The distance between the operating shaft portion 37d and the swinging shaft portion 33c is different. That is, when the posture is changed from the second horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture, the operating shaft portion 37d and the swinging shaft portion 33c are different from the case where the posture is changed from the first horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture. the distance is close. Therefore, when the motor 35 is rotated at a constant speed, it takes longer to change the posture from the first horizontal posture than to change the posture from the second horizontal posture, in other words, to change the posture of the seesaw body 33. Will be slow. This also applies when the posture is changed from the forward leaning posture (the same applies to the backward leaning posture) to the horizontal posture. That is, it takes more time to change the posture from the forward leaning posture to the first horizontal posture and to change the posture from the forward leaning posture to the second horizontal posture.

From this, the seesaw body 33 repeatedly swings between the forward leaning posture and the backward leaning posture regardless of whether the motor 35 is rotated forward or backward, but in the case of forward rotation and the case of reverse rotation. The behavior related to rocking differs between. For example, when the motor 35 is rotated forward, the posture is changed from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture via the forward leaning posture, while when the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction, the posture is changed from the second horizontal posture to the front. The posture is changed to the first horizontal posture via the tilted posture. Therefore, the speed at which the seesaw body 33 changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture is faster when the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction than when it is rotated forward, and from the forward leaning posture to the horizontal posture. The speed at which the posture is changed is faster when the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction than when it is rotated in the reverse direction. That is, when the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction, the seesaw body 33 changes from the horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture at a relatively slow speed, and changes from the forward leaning posture to the horizontal posture at a relatively high speed as compared with the case where the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction. It will return. The same applies when the posture is changed to the backward leaning posture, and the seesaw body 33 tilts backward from the horizontal posture at a relatively high speed when the motor 35 is rotated forward and backward as compared with the case where the motor 35 is rotated backward. It will be in a posture and will return from a backward leaning posture to a horizontal posture at a relatively slow speed. Therefore, the behavior of the seesaw body 33 when the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction is that after slowly descending forward from the horizontal posture and taking a forward leaning posture, the seesaw body 33 quickly returns to the horizontal posture and quickly descends backward from the horizontal posture. It can be said that after taking a backward leaning posture, it slowly returns to a horizontal posture. On the other hand, the behavior of the seesaw body 33 when the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction is such that the seesaw body 33 quickly descends forward from the horizontal posture, takes a forward leaning posture, then slowly returns to the horizontal posture, and slowly descends backward from the horizontal posture. It can be said that after taking a backward leaning posture, it quickly returns to the horizontal posture.

On the other hand, by connecting the lower end portion of the movable arm 34a to the connecting portion 33f of the seesaw body 33 and attaching the attached portion 34e of the decorative portion 34b to the attaching portion 34c of the movable arm 34a, the movable arm 34a and the decorative portion 34b Is integrated to assemble the decorative movable body 34, and the decorative movable body 34 is connected to the seesaw body 33. At this time, the rotation shaft portion 34d of the decoration portion 34b is formed to resemble the body of the character, and is orthogonal to the support 38 screwed to the fixed body in the substantially front-rear direction (orthogonal to the swing axis of the seesaw body 33). The axis is rotatably supported around the axis). Therefore, when the seesaw body 33 swings with the rotation of the motor 35, the movable arm 34a is pulled and mainly moves up and down, and the decorative portion 34b moves the rotation shaft portion 34d according to the vertical movement of the movable arm 34a. It rotates up and down as the center of rotation. That is, the decorative movable body 34 operates around an axis orthogonal to the seesaw body 33.

The seesaw accessory 30 as described above is installed inside the center member 26 on the downstream side of the game ball flow path 32 extending from the entrance 31. In this installation state, the downstream end of the game ball flow path 32 opens directly above the central portion of the seesaw body 33 in the longitudinal direction of the passage portion 33a. Further, a first passage 41 and a second passage 42 are provided on the downstream side of the seesaw accessory 30, and the upstream end of the first passage 41 is on the rear side of the seesaw body 33 and upstream of the second passage 42. The ends are located on the front side of the seesaw body 33, respectively. Therefore, when the game ball that has flowed down to the game ball flow path 32 and has fallen onto the passage portion 33a moves to the rear side, it flows into the first passage 41, and when it moves to the front side, it flows into the second passage 42.

In addition, on the downstream side of the first passage 41 and the second passage 42, a distribution stage 43 having an inclined surface that descends forward is provided. That is, both passages 41 and 42 meet at the distribution stage 43, and the game ball that has reached the distribution stage 43 flows further downstream. A start winning opening 19 is provided at a position adjacent to the central portion of the distribution stage 43 in the left-right direction on the front edge of the distribution stage 43, while outs are provided on both the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 19. A discharge path leading to a discharge port for discharging the mouth and the game ball from the center member 21 is open. Further, obstacle plates 45 having a plurality of obstacle protrusions on the surface are provided on the left portion and the right portion on the upper surface of the distribution stage 43, respectively, and each obstacle plate 45 rotates about the vertical direction. ing. Further, above the distribution stage 43, a table 44 provided with a croon hole 44a for dropping the game ball onto the distribution stage 43 is provided, and the table 44 reciprocates to the left and right.

The table 44 is located at the downstream end of the first passage 41, and the game ball that has flowed into the first passage 41 reaches the table 44 and then reciprocates from the table 44 to the left and right. It falls on the distribution stage 43 via. After that, in some cases, the player rolls forward on the distribution stage 43 while being repelled by the rotating obstacle plate 45, and finally reaches the starting winning opening 19 and the discharge path. On the other hand, the downstream end of the second passage 42 is opened at the trailing edge of the distribution stage 43 at a position directly behind the starting winning opening 19 (that is, a position between the left and right obstacle plates 45, 45). The game ball that has flowed into the second passage 42 moves from the opening 42a onto the distribution stage 43. After that, it rolls forward on the distribution stage 43 almost linearly, and finally reaches the start winning opening 19 and the discharge path. Therefore, the game ball moved from the second passage 42 onto the distribution stage 43 is less likely to collide with the obstacle plates 45, 45 than the game ball moved from the first passage 41 onto the distribution stage 43, and Since there is little lateral movement when moving onto the distribution stage 43, there is a high probability that the starting winning opening 19 will be reached. That is, it can be said that the second passage 42 is more advantageous than the first passage 41 for the player.

However, in the seesaw accessory 30, as described above, the seesaw body 33 is in the backward lowering state for a longer time than in the forward lowering state, so that the downstream end of the game ball flow path 32 is the passage portion. Despite the opening directly above the central portion of 33a, it is easy to move to the rear side on the passage portion 33a. This is the same regardless of whether the motor 35 is rotating forward or backward. However, as described above, since the behavior of the seesaw body 33 differs depending on whether the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction or in the reverse direction, the probability that the game ball will flow into the second passage 42 according to the rotation direction of the motor 35. Is different. For example, in the seesaw accessory 30 of the present embodiment, when the motor 35 is operated by 1 step every 4 ms, the inflow rate to the second passage 42 is 1 / 6.8 when the motor 35 is rotated in the forward direction. When rotated in the reverse direction, the inflow rate into the second passage 42 became 1 / 5.8.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, as a drive mechanism unit for swinging the seesaw body 33, around an axis parallel to the axis of the motor 35 about a position eccentric from the rotation center of the motor 35. The long arm portion 37a, which is rotatably attached and has a linking hole 37b extending from the center of rotation in a predetermined radial direction and linked to the first arm 36 on the motor 35 side, is opposite to the long arm portion 37a. A second arm 37 having an operating shaft portion 37d extending in the radial direction and interlocking with the seesaw body 33 was provided. Then, when the second arm 37 rotates in response to the forward rotation of the motor 35, the seesaw body 33 changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture through the forward leaning posture, and then changes from the second horizontal posture to the backward leaning posture. When the second arm 37 rotates in response to the reverse rotation of the motor 35 while returning to the first horizontal posture, the seesaw body 33 changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture through the backward tilting posture. , The second horizontal posture is restored to the first horizontal posture through a forward leaning posture. That is, for example, when the seesaw body 33 changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture, when the motor 35 is rotated forward, the posture is changed from the first horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture, while the motor 35 is rotated in the reverse direction. And the posture will be changed from the second horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture. The distance between the operating shaft portion 37d and the swing shaft portion 33c differs between the case where the seesaw body 33 is in the first horizontal posture and the case where the seesaw body 33 is in the second horizontal posture. Therefore, the speed at which the seesaw body 33 changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the forward leaning posture differs depending on whether the motor 35 is rotated forward or backward. Therefore, by changing the rotation direction of the motor 35, the behavior related to the swing of the seesaw body 33, and by extension, the probability of distributing the game ball to the front side (rear side) of the passage portion 33a can be changed, and the pachinko machine 1 can be changed. It can be used properly according to the difference in so-called specifications such as the jackpot probability, and the pachinko machine 1 can be given new playability.

Further, a first passage 41 extending downward from one end side of the passage portion 33a of the seesaw body 33 and a second passage 42 extending downward from the other end side are provided, and downstream of the first passage 41 and the second passage 42. A distribution stage 43 for further flowing down the game ball after the two passages 41 and 42 merge is provided on the side, and in the distribution stage 43, the game ball that has flowed down the second passage 42 rather than the first passage 41. A starting winning opening 19 in which a game ball can win is provided at a position where the winning probability is higher. That is, for the player, it is desirable that the game ball is distributed to the second passage 42 in the seesaw accessory 30. Then, the probability of being distributed to the second passage 42 can be easily changed only by changing the rotation direction of the motor 35.

Further, when the seesaw body 33 swings with the rotation of the motor 35, a decorative movable body 34 having a decorative portion 34b that rotates around an axis different from the axis of the motor 35 (here, around an orthogonal axis) is provided. In addition to being provided, the drive of the motor 35 is controlled by the main control device 61. That is, the decorative movable body 34, which is generally controlled by the sub control device 62, is operated by the motor 35 driven under the control of the main control device 61. Therefore, the configuration can be rationalized, and the load on the sub control device 62 can be reduced. Further, since the shaft on which the seesaw body 33 swings and the shaft on which the decorative portion 34b rotates are not parallel to each other, the movement of the seesaw accessory 30 as a whole is complicated, and the playability can be improved.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the game machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the configuration of the entire game machine as well as the structure of the seesaw accessory deviates from the gist of the present invention. It can be changed as needed within the range not required.

For example, in the above embodiment, two arms, a first arm and a second arm, are provided as a drive mechanism unit, but three or more arms may be provided, a gear may be interposed, and the like, and the drive may be provided. The design can be changed as appropriate as to how the mechanical part is specifically configured. The shape of the first arm and the second arm is not limited to the shape of the above embodiment.
Further, in the above embodiment, the seesaw body is configured to swing around the left-right direction as an axis, but there is no problem even if the seesaw body swings around the front-back direction as an axis. In addition, it is of course possible to provide a plurality of seesaw accessories as movable game means.

Further, without providing the first passage and the second passage, for example, an out port may be provided on one end side of the passage portion and a winning port (not necessarily a starting winning opening) may be provided on the other end side.
Furthermore, when providing the first and second passages, the type of passage can be changed as appropriate, and the presence or absence of a table, the shape of the distribution stage, the number and position of winning openings, etc. are also implemented as described above. It is not limited to any form.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device, but the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device or the like. There is no problem.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control device and the sub control device are separately controlled, but the main control device may be used for control. It may be configured to control the fluctuation / stop display of the symbol in the effect display unit by the control device, and it is not necessary to create the start command, the schedule information, etc. when controlling by one main control device. .. Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine uses two types of symbols, a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but the game machine may use only the special symbol, or the special symbol display unit may be inside the effect display unit. Or in the game area, or at another position such as a center member.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, as a jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to correspond with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure the numerical value to be acquired from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the hold information is digested, if the hold information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory exists, the hold information stored most earlier among the hold information is transferred to the tulip type electric accessory. If there is no hold information related to the winning of, the hold information related to the winning to the starting winning opening will be preferentially digested, but the other order (for example, simply holding information) Of course, it is also possible to configure the pending information to be digested in the order in which the information is stored.

Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to the result of the big hit lottery, the type of the basic fluctuation pattern is also determined as a preliminary determination, but the basic fluctuation pattern may change depending on the number of reserved information and the like. Therefore, in the preliminary determination, the type of the basic variation pattern may not be uniquely determined, but may be determined, for example, how many seconds or more the symbol variation is. Furthermore, in the preliminary determination, it can be said that at least the result of the jackpot lottery needs to be determined.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the entrance where the game ball can enter and the start winning opening where the game ball which has entered through the entrance can win and the variable condition is satisfied based on the winning of the game ball. Although the movable gaming means is provided in the center member provided with the above, it is naturally possible to provide the movable gaming means outside the center member.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, passage means, drive mechanism means, movable gaming means, motor side linkage part, passage side linkage part, link means, first passage, first passage). 2 passages, confluence area, winning openings, etc.) may be physically single or multiple, unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. It doesn't matter if you get it. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "control means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a game machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine, 19 ... Start winning opening (winning opening), 26 ... Center member, 30 ... Seesaw accessory (movable game means), 33 ... Seesaw body (passage means), 33a ... Passage , 33c ... swing shaft, 34 ... decorative movable body, 35 ... motor, 36. 1st arm, 37 ... 2nd arm (link means), 37a ... long arm (motor side linking part) , 37b ... Linking hole (motor side linking part), 37c ... Rotating shaft part, 37d ... Acting shaft part (passage side linking part), 41 ... 1st passage, 42 ... 2nd passage, 43 ... Distribution stage (confluence area), 61 ... Main control device (control means).

Claims (2)

A passage means having a motor, a passage portion through which a game ball can pass, and the passage means parallel to the axis of the motor so that both ends of the passage portion move up and down alternately according to the drive of the motor. A movable game means equipped with a drive mechanism means for swinging around a parallel axis is provided.
The movable game means is a game machine that distributes a game ball that has reached the passage portion to any one end side of the passage portion.
The drive mechanism means is rotatably attached around an axis parallel to the axis of the motor around a position eccentric from the center of rotation of the motor, and extends from the center of rotation in a predetermined radial direction to the motor. It is provided with a link means having a motor-side linking portion linked to the side and a passage-side linking section extending in a radial direction different from the motor-side linking section and linking to the passage means side.
When the link means makes a half turn in a predetermined direction, the passage means goes through a first horizontal posture in which the passage portion is horizontal, a first inclined posture in which one end of the passage portion is lowered, and the passage portion becomes horizontal again. When the link means further rotates half a turn in the predetermined direction, the link means returns to the first horizontal posture through a second inclined posture in which the other end of the passage portion is lowered from the second horizontal posture. on the other hand,
When the link means makes a half turn in the anti-predetermined direction from the state where the passage means is in the first horizontal posture, the passage means changes from the first horizontal posture to the second horizontal posture through the second inclined posture. When the link means further rotates half a turn in the anti-predetermined direction, the link means returns from the second horizontal posture to the first horizontal posture via the first tilted posture.
When the passage means changes its posture from the horizontal posture to the first tilted posture depending on whether the link means is rotated in the predetermined direction or in the anti-predetermined direction at the same speed as the rotation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the speed at which the posture is changed and the speed at which the posture is changed from the horizontal posture to the second tilted posture are different. A first passage through which the game ball flows down extends from one end side of the passage means, while a second passage through which the game ball flows down extends from the other end side of the passage means.
Further, on the downstream side of the first passage and the second passage, a merging and merging region is provided in which the game ball is further flowed down after the two passages are merged, and in the merging and merging region, the first passage is provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning opening in which the gaming ball can win is provided at a position where the gaming ball flowing down the second passage has a higher probability of winning.

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