JP6975445B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, on the front surface of the frame body constituting the appearance of the gaming machine, a storage plate for storing the gaming ball is provided so as to project forward (the side where the player is present, that is, the front side). The storage plate has various parts (hereinafter, also referred to as "game machine parts") such as effect buttons operated when inputting instructions related to the game effect, displays and lamps that function in conjunction with the game effect. ) Is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-155671

Most of the gaming machine parts provided in the above-mentioned storage tray are exposed to the outside, and there are many opportunities for a third party such as a player to come into direct contact with them. Problems such as breakage and failure are likely to occur. When such a defect occurs, the gaming machine parts related to the defect are removed and repaired or replaced. However, considering the workability, it is easy for the operator to remove the gaming machine parts. desirable. However, if the assembly structure of the gaming machine parts is simplified so that they can be easily removed, for example, actions such as intentionally removing the gaming machine parts to prevent them from functioning normally or destroying them (mischief) or There are concerns about various inconveniences such as fraudulent acts involving the removal of gaming machine parts. However, if the assembly structure of the gaming machine parts is complicated in order to dispel these concerns, it becomes difficult to remove the gaming machine parts, and the workability (maintenance) such as repair and replacement is lowered.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof relates to repair or replacement of gaming machine parts while preventing a third party such as a player from removing the gaming machine parts. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating work.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has decided to adopt the following means.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game board with a game area formed,
A protruding portion protruding forward below the visual viewing portion that makes the gaming area visible,
A storage portion provided below the protrusion and capable of storing a game ball is provided.
A gaming machine in which a discharge port for discharging a game ball stored in the storage unit is provided in the storage unit so as to be openable and closable.
A predetermined gaming machine component is provided on the protruding portion.
The gaming machine parts are fixed by a predetermined fixing member and can be removed from the protruding portion by releasing the fixing by the fixing member.
The fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member.
One end of the fixing member faces the discharge port and is located above the discharge port and within the opening range of the discharge port .
In Rukoto is inserted a tool exhaust port to the discharge port as an open state from below of the reservoir, the distal end of the tool to be able to engage with the engaging portion formed at one end of the fixing member It is a gist that it is configured so that the fixing by the fixing member can be released by rotating the tool in the engaged state.
In this gaming machine, the gaming machine parts provided in the protruding portion protruding forward are fixed by a predetermined fixing member, and the gaming machine parts can be removed by releasing the fixing by the fixing member. .. Here, the fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member, and one end of the fixing member faces the discharge port side of the storage portion and is above the discharge port. Since it is located within the opening range of the pachinko machine, when removing the pachinko / pachislot machine parts, the tool must be inserted into the discharge port from the lower side of the storage unit, and the tool must be used to perform the work related to unlocking. Become. For this reason, it is difficult for a third party (player, etc.) other than a worker (game hall clerk, person in charge of a game machine manufacturer, etc.) who repairs or replaces the game machine parts to easily remove the game machine parts. Become. This makes it possible to easily perform work related to repair or replacement of the gaming machine parts while preventing the removal of the gaming machine parts by a third party such as a player.

According to the above invention, it is possible to easily perform work related to repair or replacement of gaming machine parts while preventing a third party such as a player from removing the gaming machine parts.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the state in which the front frame of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is opened. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. (A) is an enlarged perspective view of a main part around the upper plate, and (b) is a bottom view of the upper plate. (A) is a perspective view of the first effect button unit, (b) is a sectional view of a main part when the discharge port of the lower plate is in the closed state, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the main part when the discharge port of the lower plate is in the open state. It is a cross-sectional view of a main part when it is in. It is a perspective view in the state which the front frame of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2 is open. (A) is an enlarged view of a main part of the lower plate according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a bottom view of the upper plate according to the second embodiment. (A) is a cross-sectional view of a main part when the opening of the lower plate according to the second embodiment is in a closed state (a state in which a closed body is attached), and (c) is an opening of the lower plate according to the second embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the main part when the part is in an open state (the state where a closed body is removed).

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following embodiment, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the pachinko game machine (ball ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface is used as a book. The one to which the invention is applied will be described. Specifically, the variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variation display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount is displayed to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine that enables a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

In the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 4 shows a case where the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50 and viewed from the front. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 (front door) having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island equipment of the gaming hall. The front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are pivotally supported on one side end side (left end) with respect to the outer frame 53 and are configured to be openable and closable (see FIG. 2).

The front frame 51 is provided with a viewing window 51a that allows the surface (game board surface) of the game board 2 to be visually recognized from the outside with the front frame 51 closed. The viewing window 51a is formed of a transparent glass plate, and the player is arranged through the viewing window 51a in the game area 3 described later formed on the surface of the game board 2 or on the back side of the game board 2. It is possible to see the display contents of the image display device 7 described later.

A launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle) and a game ball that can be stored and stored in front of the front frame 51 and below the viewing window 51a. A hitting ball supply plate 61 capable of supplying the game ball to the launching device side (game ball launching position) and a surplus ball receiving plate 62 capable of storing the game ball that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61 are provided. The hit ball supply plate 61 is provided in the vicinity of the viewing window 51a, and projects forward (front side) across the left and right sides of the front frame 51. Further, the surplus ball receiving plate 62 is provided below the hitting ball supply plate 61 at a predetermined interval, and protrudes forward (front side) at substantially the center in the left-right direction of the front frame 51. That is, the hitting ball supply plate 61 is a so-called "upper plate", and the surplus ball receiving plate 62 is a so-called "lower plate". The space between the upper plate 61 and the lower plate 62 is at least large enough to accommodate the player's hand (fist), and the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 and the bottom surface of the lower plate 62 (ball storage recess). It is possible to take out the game ball stored in the lower plate 62 by utilizing the space formed between the bottom plate and the lower plate 62.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9A, a first effect button 63a and a CR operation unit 130 are provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61. The first effect button 63a is provided substantially in the center of the upper plate 61 in the left-right direction, and the CR operation unit 130 is provided on the right side thereof. The CR operation unit 130 is for performing an operation related to a CR unit (not shown) provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in the game hall (island facility). Specifically, the CR operation unit 130 is for instructing the lending (ball lending) of a game ball based on the value balance (valuable balance) recorded on the recording medium (for example, a card or coin) received by the CR unit. A ball lending button 130a, a return button 130b for instructing the return of the recording medium received by the CR unit, and a balance display unit 130c (frequency display LED) for displaying the value balance (valuable balance) recorded on the recording medium. ) And are unitized (integrated). The ball lending button 130a and the return button 130b can be pressed downward.

The first effect button 63a functions as an input means for the player to input a predetermined input during the execution of the game effect performed with the progress of the game, and can be pressed downward. .. Based on the operation of the first effect button 63a, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed by the image display device 7 or the like described later. As shown in FIG. 10A, the first effect button 63a is housed in the case body 63e and is configured as the first effect button unit 630. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first effect button board 63f on which the first effect button detection switch 63c is mounted and the spring 63s that urges the first effect button 63a upward. The first effect button unit 630 is a unitized (integrated) unit in which the first effect button 63a is housed in the case body 63e together with (the urging member). The first effect button 63a is vertically movable and is assembled in a retaining shape inside the case body 63e.

As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the upper plate 61 is provided with a recess 61a capable of accommodating the first effect button unit 630 (case body 63e), and the recess 61a is provided with the first effect. The button unit 630 is assembled. A screw hole is formed on the bottom surface of the case body 63e, and a screw insertion hole corresponding to the above-mentioned screw hole is formed on the bottom surface of the upper plate 61. This screw insertion hole is located above the discharge port 62a, which will be described later, and within the opening range of the discharge port 62. That is, as shown in FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c), of the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 located above the lower plate 62, a portion (vertically above) located directly above the discharge port 62a (discharge port 62a). A screw insertion hole is formed in the place facing the above.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and 10 (b) and 10 (c), the first effect button unit 630 is fixed by one screw 64. The screw 64 of this embodiment has a cross-shaped groove (hole) formed in its head (screw head), and can be turned by using a so-called Phillips screwdriver. Therefore, when fixing the first effect button unit 630, the screw head of the screw 64 is turned downward, and the screw 64 is inserted straight (vertically) into the screw insertion hole on the bottom surface of the precision plate to insert a tool (for example, vertically). Use a Phillips screwdriver) to screw it into the screw hole of the case body 63e. The cross-shaped groove formed on the screw head is also referred to as a "cross groove".

When the first effect button unit 630 is assembled to the upper plate 61 (recessed portion 61a), the head (screw head) of the screw 64 faces the lower side (the side of the discharge port 62a) of the upper plate 61 and is exposed to the outside. It is supposed to be done. Therefore, even after assembling the first effect button unit 630, it is possible to tighten or loosen the screw 64 from the lower side (bottom side) of the upper plate 61 using a tool (for example, a Phillips screwdriver). There is.

Further, a second effect button 63b is provided on the lower front portion of the front frame 51 and on the left side of the lower plate 62. Like the first effect button 63a, the second effect button 63b also functions as an input means for the player to input a predetermined value during execution of the game effect. The second effect button 63b can be pressed backward and rotated in the left-right direction (clockwise / counterclockwise), and will be described later based on the operation. A predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed on the image display device 7 or the like.

As described above, in this embodiment, two input means (operation means) of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b are provided as means for the player to be involved in the effect, and the game is executed. The effect buttons to be used are used properly according to the type of effect. For example, when it is time to operate the effect button during the execution of the game effect, the effect (operation instruction effect) for informing the player which of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b should be operated. ), The player can use the two effect buttons properly. In the operation instruction effect, an image (button image) imitating the appearance of the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b to be operated is displayed on the image display device 7, or the first effect button to be operated is displayed. This is done by causing the LED provided on the 63a or the second effect button 63b to emit light.

The two effect buttons, the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b, are collectively referred to simply as "effect button 63". Further, the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input is sufficient, for example, an input means in which the player directly contacts the button portion to input. For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. good. Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as protruding upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 10 (a) and 10 (b), the lower plate 62 has a discharge port 62a for discharging the stored game balls (stored balls) to the outside of the machine. An opening / closing body 62b for opening / closing the discharge port 62a and an operation piece 62c for opening / closing the discharge port 62a by the opening / closing body 62b are provided. The operation piece 62c is slidable in the left-right direction, and when the operation piece 62c is in a predetermined initial position (see FIG. 1), the opening / closing body 62b is in a state of blocking the discharge port 62a. When the opening / closing body 62b closes (closes) the discharge port 62a, the discharge port 62a is closed, whereby the lower plate 62 is in a state of storing the game ball. When the operation piece 62c is slid to the left from this state, the opening / closing body 62b performs an opening operation to open the discharge port 62a, and when the operation piece 62c reaches a predetermined operation position, the opening / closing body 62b is discharged. The outlet 62a is completely opened. When the opening / closing body 62b opens the discharge port 62a, the discharge port 62a is opened, whereby the lower plate 62 is in a state of discharging the game ball.

In this embodiment, the operation piece 62c is always urged to the right (initial position side), and the operation piece 62c can be held (locked) at the operation position. There is. That is, it is possible to hold (lock) the opening / closing body 62b at a position (opening position) where the discharge port 62a is in an open state. Therefore, the discharge port 62a (lower plate 62) can maintain each of the closed state (reservoir state) and the open state (discharge state, ball removal state). The detailed structure of the opening / closing mechanism of the discharge port 62a provided on the lower plate 62 (built-in) by the opening / closing body 62b, the lock mechanism for keeping the discharge port 62a in the open state, and the like are described in the present invention. Since it is not directly related to the abstract, the explanation is omitted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 51 includes a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. ) Is also provided.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7, which is an aspect of the effect display means, is provided near the center of the game area 3. The image display device 7 of the present embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the display screen 7a mainly displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”). A region 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) and a background display area 7c on which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed are provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, left / right, diagonal direction, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, they are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The display result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are variablely displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". ".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different random pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is referred to as "big hit mode", "specific mode", or ". Sometimes referred to as "specific display result", etc., and the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order is referred to as "out of order", "non-specific mode", or "non-specific display". It may be called "specific display result". In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a small hit may be referred to as a "small hit mode", a "predetermined mode", a "predetermined display result", or the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the effect symbol as described above, a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game and a customer waiting Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition, in the effect pattern game effect, the hit game effect, and the demo effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, various effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the player is notified of the number of stored first special figure hold and the number of stored second special figure hold displayed on the main display 40 described later. It can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, and receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than that of the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, there is an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 4, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting. The movable decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. As a result, the player has a high expectation for hitting.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

Further, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided in the upper right of the center decorative body 10 above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. A large winning device 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 is in a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probabilistic operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31. The second special winning opening 35 (second big winning device 36) provided with the specific area 39 (V area) as such a probabilistic operating port is also referred to as a “V attacker”. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol hit / miss determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general prize opening provided on the side. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first major winning opening 30, the second major winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are each entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, and each entry is made. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "2", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, gate 28) and the like are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". .. Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. It is provided so that it is possible. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. Display 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays variable display and stop display of ordinary symbols, and hit / fail determination information related to the first special symbol (first special symbol hold). ), The first special figure hold indicator 43a, and the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which displays the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (second special figure hold) related to the second special symbol, are normal. It is executed when the result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit with the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the symbol display 42. A round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the hit game, a game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and a launch direction of the game ball (whether it should be hit right or left). ) Is included, and a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination is a hit is included (see FIG. 5). .. The various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as "special symbol". Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol display unit". Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special drawing holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a "special figure holding display unit".

In the special symbol display unit of the main display 40, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed. The result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) based on the entry into the ball is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variation display of the special symbol) is the hit mode of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the like. In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a special symbol (first special symbol) corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination is displayed. Specifically, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, four types of jackpots, "15R first jackpot", "15R second jackpot", "5R third jackpot" and "2R fourth jackpot", and the first A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode according to the big hit, the small hit, and the deviation. There is. That is, depending on the display mode of the LED of the first special symbol display 41a, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol of the first special symbol are displayed.

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is also composed of a plurality of LEDs, and displays a special symbol (second special symbol) according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. Specifically, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, two types of big hits, "15R 5th big hit" and "15R 6th big hit", and a 2nd small hit are provided (FIGS. 6 and 8). (See), the LED of the second special symbol display 41b can adopt a display mode according to the big hit, the small hit, and the deviation. That is, depending on the display mode of the LED of the second special symbol display 41b, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol of the second special symbol are displayed.

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure holding (first acquisition information), and then to the second starting port 21. If the ball is entered, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure hold (second acquisition information). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even during the display or the special game, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not for the entry of the ball up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b included in the main display 40. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs, and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the two LEDs according to the number of the first special figure holding. It displays the number of holds. Similarly, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs, and by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold display is held. It is supposed to display the number. When the special figure hold display is used to display the special figure hold display, for example, when the hold number is "0", the two LEDs are turned off, and when the hold number is "1". Is a display mode in which one of the two LEDs is turned off and the other is turned on, a display mode in which two LEDs are turned on when the number of holds is "2", and 2 when the number of holds is "3". It is possible to use a display mode in which one of the LEDs is blinked and the other is turned on, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", the display mode is such that two LEDs are blinked.

Further, the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 42 (normal symbol display unit) included in the main display 40 is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. That is, in the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol in a predetermined time variation, the stop display is performed in a predetermined display mode, and the stop display normal symbol (stop symbol) is based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. The result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment is notified. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs, and the normal symbol is displayed according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss determination depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the hit normal symbol in the mode in which both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed. If the determination result is out of order, the out-of-order normal symbol in which only one of the two LEDs is lit is stopped and displayed. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the passage, that is, even when the variation display of the normal symbol or the auxiliary game is in progress. , The right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44 included in the main display 40. In this embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs, and the number of normal figure hold is displayed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. There is. This display of the number of reserved figures is performed by a display mode such as lighting or blinking, as in the case of displaying the number of reserved special figures described above.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", "game control") that controls game progress and game profits such as a special symbol hit / miss judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of a board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, an effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It is equipped with 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second big winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and is a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. It detects a ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39). The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol holding display 43a, and a second special diagram constituting the main display 40 are used. A hold indicator 43b, a normal figure hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls is connected to the payout control board 110, and a launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 is a payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from a CR unit provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. To pay out prize balls or to pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launcher 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, a CR unit connection terminal board 132 to which a CR unit (not shown) can be connected is connected to the payout control board 110, and a ball rental operation board 131 is connected to the CR unit connection terminal board 132. There is. The ball lending operation board 131 includes a ball lending button detection switch (not shown) capable of detecting that the ball lending button 130a (see FIG. 9A) has been operated, and a return button 130b (FIG. 9 (a)). ) Is provided with a return button detection switch (not shown) that can detect that the operation has been performed. The ball lending operation board 131 constitutes a CR operation unit 130 (see FIG. 9A) together with a ball lending button 130a, a return button 130b, and a balance display unit 130c.

When the ball lending button detection switch provided on the ball lending operation board 131 detects the operation of the ball lending button 130a, the ball lending switch signal is output to the CR unit via the CR unit connection terminal board 132, and the ball lending operation is performed. When the return button detection switch provided on the board 131 detects the operation of the return button 130b, the return switch signal is output to the CR unit via the CR unit connection terminal board 132. In response to this, the CR unit outputs a lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ) to the payout control board 110 via the CR unit connection terminal board 132 based on the input of the ball lending switch signal, and the payout control board. The 110 operates the payout device 120 based on the input of the lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ) to pay out the game ball as a lending ball. Further, the CR unit discharges the recording medium (prepaid card in this embodiment) based on the input of the return switch signal.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). ..

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the apparatus 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. The display result (result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct) is stopped and displayed in the display mode. Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This may display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in this case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the sub-control board 90 is connected to the first effect button board 63f provided with the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button board 63g provided with the second effect button detection switch 63d. .. The first effect button detection switch 63c detects that the first effect button 63a (see FIGS. 1, 9 (a), etc.) has been operated, and the second effect button detection switch 63d has a second effect. It detects that the button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90, and based on the signal. Therefore, the effect (operation corresponding effect) corresponding to the input operation (effect button operation) is performed under the control of the sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91). The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". When the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, and when it is "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. In the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game that is executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", "15R 5th jackpot" and There is a "15R 6th jackpot". In "15R 1st big hit" and "15R 5th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and it is the first round. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass (pass V) to the specific area 39 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is also called a "V round" or a "chance round".

In "15R 2nd big hit", "15R 3rd big hit" and "15R 6th big hit", the number of opening times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. However, the opening time of the first and second rounds, which is the above-mentioned V round, is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is difficult (may be impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. Is. That is, it can be said that these big hits are big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easily).

In "2R 4th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st round and the 2nd round which are V rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, it is less likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 5th jackpot, the V in the first and second rounds is such that the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 2R 4th big hit, one round in such a manner that the game ball may pass through the specific area 39, although it is not as much as the 15R 1st big hit or the 15R 5th big hit. Since the second and second rounds of V are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state. ..

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is 15R 2nd big hit, 15R 3rd big hit or 15R 6th big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd round V round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to put the game ball into the second big winning opening, so the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( It becomes practically impossible), and the gaming state after the big hit game is very likely to be the normal state (low probability state) described later (it can be said that the low probability state is reached).

On the other hand, the small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is a hit that opens the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above 2R 4th big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is "2R 4th big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R 4th big hit (during the big hit game), it is not possible to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. Further, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state is determined by that alone. It's difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 4th big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. .. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

FIG. 6 shows the opening pattern of the large winning opening when each of the big hits and small hits is made in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R fifth jackpot is reached (15R on the second special symbol display 41b). When the 5th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this area, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, there is an extremely high possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round). It has become.

In addition, when the 15R second jackpot is reached (when the 15R second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R third jackpot is reached (on the first special symbol display 41a). When the 15R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) and when the 15R 6th jackpot is displayed (when the 15R 6th jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 2nd special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this area, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so the game is played during that round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first round and the second round (V round) are compared with the opening pattern for the 15R second, third and sixth big hits and the opening pattern for the 15R first and fifth big hits. The opening mode is different between. In the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds, so that in the V round, no ball clogging or troubles in the game ball launch system occur. As long as it is almost certain, the game ball will enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R 2nd, 3rd and 6th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game related to the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth jackpots. It can be said that it is virtually impossible to pass.

It should be noted that a jackpot in which a V-round is executed in a mode in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area 39 (V-passability) is extremely high is also referred to as a "V-passing planned jackpot", and the V-passing possibility is extremely low. A jackpot in which a V round is executed in an embodiment is also referred to as a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 4th big hit is reached (when the 2R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening is from 1R to 2R. Open 35 for up to 0.9 seconds. In this case, the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 on the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds at the maximum, so the game ball is put into the 2nd big winning opening 35 during the round. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second major winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds. , It is fully possible to insert a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 and aim for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in the 2R 4th big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R 4th big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. There is. However, as described above, even if the small hit game passes through the specific area 39, the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit game. Further, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R 4th big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the point of the prize ball.

In this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern (15 first big hit, 15R 5th big hit) in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass), and the game ball. The second opening pattern (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), which makes it difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit, 15R sixth big hit), and the first opening where the game ball can pass through the specific area. It is possible to have a third open pattern and (2R fourth jackpot), which are less likely to pass than the pattern. Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, 30% for the 15R third jackpot, and 2R first. The 4 jackpots are 10% (see the random number column for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R 5th jackpot and 20% for the 15R 6th jackpot (random numbers for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). See column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and the high base state in which the open extension function described later is activated. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming.

That is, regarding the probability of becoming a high probability state, if a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the probability is at least 40%. Including the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is a big hit, the probability is 80%.

Regarding the probability of becoming a high base state, if the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the gaming state (low base state) in which the open extension function is not activated, the probability is 60%. Including the 2R 4th big hit when the 1st special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the high base state, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment, the probability is 100%. Then, when the second special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, the 2R big hit that may occur when the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit does not occur, and the 15R big hit is always made.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, rather than being a big hit in the first special symbol winning / failing determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. A big hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 is compared with a case where a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment. , The probability of becoming a high probability state, the probability of becoming a high base state, and the possibility of winning a prize ball for 15R are high. That is, the case where the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit. 2 It is highly possible that the variable display of the special symbol works more favorably for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, the player will play the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. The above-mentioned distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of playability, specifications, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, the case where both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed, that is, , When both the 1st special symbol hold and the 2nd special figure hold are "1" or more, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol (digestion of the 2nd special symbol hold) is changed to the variable display of the 1st special symbol (1st). 1) Priority is given to the digestion of the special figure reservation). As a result, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the frequency of executing the variation display of the second special symbol increases, so that it can be said that the game can be advanced advantageously for the player. Nevertheless, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the high base state means that the player will be overwhelmed by the game in the advantageous state (high base state). Since the variable display of the 1 special symbol may work more disadvantageously than the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

Here, as the mode of the stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also referred to as "predetermined mode" or "predetermined display result". The design is also referred to as "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as "first specific mode" or "first specific display result". The jackpot symbol (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the high base state) that triggers the setting of the high base state is referred to as the "second specific mode" or "second". Also called "specific display result". In addition, as a gaming state when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a gaming state in which the opening extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a "first gaming state", and a gaming state in which the opening extension function operates (high base). The state) is also referred to as a "second game state".

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and a big hit in the case of a big hit. The type is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "variation pattern information") ". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol defines the fluctuation time when the special symbol is variablely displayed. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each function of the probability variation function for a special symbol, the probability variation function for a normal symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function is activated or inactive. ing. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not activated is called "normal state (also referred to as" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is made using the hit judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the random number for the special symbol hit / fail judgment to be judged as a big hit is larger than that in the normal state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern for the non-time saving state is selected so that the fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. Judgment is made, and in the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern for the time-saving state is selected so that the fluctuation pattern with a relatively short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state. Make a judgment. As a result, in the time-saving state, the digestion pace of the special figure hold becomes faster than in the non-time-saving state, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function for a normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R first and fifth jackpots is special if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The symbol is in a high-probability state and a special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or the big hit game is executed as a big hit.

Further, in the case of the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the big hit game is the normal state of the special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. In addition to this, the special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state is a big hit until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example). The game ends when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 6th big hits, the game state after the big hit game is "highly accurate". It becomes "high base state". Further, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed is ". "Low accuracy and high base state".

In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R third big hit is a normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game is extremely low. In addition, the special symbol is in a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is described as "high accuracy" described later. It becomes "low base state".

Further, in the low probability low base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R 4th big hit has a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a state and a non-time saving state and a low base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy-low-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed, or when a big hit is performed and a big hit game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-accuracy high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probability change game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R 4th big hit is "high accuracy high base state" if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the states before the execution of the jackpot game.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the judgment of whether or not the symbol is correct, by hitting right to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21, rather than hitting left. In addition, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, in the low base state, by hitting left to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20, a larger number of starting balls (opportunity for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) can be obtained than by hitting right. Can be done. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify the left gaming area that the firing direction should be fired.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low probability low base state in which the small hit game and the big hit game are not performed, this low probability low base state is referred to as the "normal game state" or. It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game".

The big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner. For the player, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 32, 2nd big winning opening) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed. Can be regarded as a "special game state".

In addition, although the small hit game is not as good as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 32, 2nd big winning opening 35). Can be said to be a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish between the special game as a big hit game and the special game as a small hit game, the special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a "small profit special game".

While the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above is used in the game hall, for example, if a problem such as no reaction occurs even if the first effect button 63a is operated, the first effect button unit 630 is repaired. It may be replaced with a new one. In this case, the screw 64 fixing the first effect button unit 630 to the upper plate 61 is loosened to release the fixing, and the first effect button unit 630 is removed from the upper plate 61 (recessed portion 61a). In this embodiment, as described above, the head (one end) of the screw 64 for fixing the first effect button unit 630 is exposed downward on the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 (FIG. 9 (b)). (Refer to FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c)), a person who repairs / replaces (maintenance) the first effect button unit 630 (hereinafter referred to as “worker”) is on the lower side (bottom surface) of the upper plate 61. From the side), use a tool (eg, a Phillips screwdriver) to loosen the screw 64.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the screw 64 for fixing the first effect button unit 630 is located above the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62 and within the opening range of the discharge port 62a. It has become. That is, as shown in FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c), of the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 located above the lower plate 62, a portion (vertically above) located directly above the discharge port 62a (discharge port 62a). A screw insertion hole is formed at a position facing the screw insertion hole), and the screw 64 can be screwed into the screw hole of the case body 63e through the screw insertion hole.

Therefore, the operator can use a tool (for example, a Phillips screwdriver) for rotating the screw 64 to fit in the space between the bottom surface of the lower plate 62 (the bottom surface of the ball storage recess) and the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 ( When a tool (small tool) of length) is prepared, the tool is made substantially vertical in the space, and the tip of the tool is engaged with the cross groove formed in the head (screw head) of the screw 64. By rotating the tool in the direction of loosening the screw 64, the screw 64 can be removed and the first effect button unit 630 can be removed from the precision plate 61 (recessed portion 61a).

On the other hand, when there is no preparation of a small tool as described above and there is a tool (large tool) having a size that does not fit in the space between the bottom surface of the lower plate 62 and the bottom surface of the upper plate 61, FIG. As shown in (c), by opening the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62 and inserting the tool through the discharge port 62a, the tip of the tool is pointed toward the discharge port 62a. In this state, by rotating the tool in the direction of loosening the screw 64, the screw 64 can be removed and the first effect button unit 630 can be removed from the upper plate 61 (recess 61a). It will be possible.

In this way, loosening the screw 64 from the lower side of the upper plate 61 (lower plate 62 side) with a tool such as a screwdriver to release the fixing of the first effect button unit 630 is a repair of the first effect button unit 630. It is not so difficult work for the worker who performs the replacement. On the other hand, it is difficult for a third party (player or the like) other than the worker to easily remove the first effect button unit 630. As described above, the head (screw head) of the screw 64 for fixing the first effect button unit 630 faces below the upper plate 61, and the lower plate 62 is present below the upper plate 61. This is because the space between the upper plate 61 and the lower plate 62 is not so wide.

As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first effect button by a third party is prevented from being deteriorated in workability (maintenance) such as repair or replacement of the first effect button unit 630. It is possible to prevent the unit 630 from being removed. In particular, the prevention of removal of the first effect button unit 630 by a third party is an act (mischief) such as intentionally removing the first effect button unit 630 to prevent it from functioning normally or destroying it, or the first effect. This leads to the suppression of fraudulent acts that accompany the removal of the button unit 630, and as a result, it becomes possible to improve the soundness of the game.

In addition, the island equipment in the game hall is usually provided with a mounting shelf on which a box for accommodating a game ball can be placed, and the mounting shelf is the lower plate of the pachinko gaming machine installed in the island facility. It is located below. Therefore, when the front frame 51 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the closed state, the space between the lower plate 62 and the mounting shelf is narrow, and the work of rotating the screw 64 using a tool (work of removing the screw 64). ) May be difficult to do. Therefore, in the maintenance of the first effect button unit 630, the front frame 51 is opened (opened) to widen the lower space (lower space) of the lower plate 62, and then the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62 is opened. This makes it easier to rotate the screw 64. Of course, since a third party other than the worker cannot open the front frame 51, the third party does not receive the benefit of facilitating the removal work of the screw 64 by opening the front frame 51, and the front surface. It is difficult for a third party to remove the first effect button unit 630 when the frame 51 is closed.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the lower plate 62 is provided with a lock mechanism capable of keeping the discharge port 62a in an open state. Therefore, when the screw 64 is rotated by using a tool, the opening / closing body 62b (operation piece 62c) is locked at the position where the discharge port 62a is in the open state, and the discharge port 62a is kept in the open state. The tool that rotates the 64 becomes easier to handle, and as a result, the work of removing the screw 64 becomes easier. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the workability related to the removal of the first effect button unit 630 by utilizing the existing discharge port 62a, the lock mechanism, and the like. However, even if the lock mechanism is not provided, it is possible to insert the tool through the discharge port with the discharge port 62a open, so that the workability related to the removal of the first effect button unit 630 is improved. A certain effect can be obtained with respect to.

In the above description, the case where the first effect button unit 630 is removed has been described, but the workability can be similarly improved when the first effect button unit 630 is attached. That is, with the first effect button unit 630 housed in the recess 61a of the upper plate 61, the screw 64 is tightened from the lower side (bottom side) of the upper plate 61 with a tool to make the first effect button unit 630 the upper plate. It can be fixed to 61 (recessed portion 61a). At this time, by opening the front frame 51 and opening the discharge port 62a, it is possible to improve the workability related to the attachment of the first effect button unit 630. That is, according to this embodiment, it is possible to improve the workability related to the attachment / detachment of the first effect button unit 630.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. In the following, points different from Example 1 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and points common to Example 1 (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In the first embodiment described above, the first effect button unit 630 is fixed with one screw 64, but in this embodiment, it is fixed with two screws (FIG. 12 (b). ). Further, in the first embodiment described above, the screw 64 is located above the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62, but in this embodiment, the lower plate 62 has an opening 62d separate from the discharge port 62a. Two screws for fixing the first effect button unit are located above the opening 62d (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, in this embodiment, an opening 62d and a closing body 62e that closes the opening 62d are provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 62. The opening 62d is provided behind the discharge port 62a and penetrates the back surface of the front frame 51. Further, the closed body 62e is configured to include a portion (closed portion) having a shape matching the opening 62d, and can be inserted and removed from the back surface side of the front frame 51.

The obstruction body 62e is usually (usually) inserted into the opening 62d from the back surface side of the front frame 51, and is fixed to the back surface of the front frame 51 by a predetermined fixture. At this time, the opening 62d is closed by the closing body 62e (closed state). As the fixture, a known member such as a pin or a screw is used. On the other hand, by releasing the fixing by the fixture, the closing body 62e can be removed from the front frame 51 (pulling out from the opening 62d), and by removing (pulling out) the closing body 62e, the opening of the lower plate 62 can be removed. 62d is in an open state (open state). As shown in FIG. 11, such attachment / detachment (attachment / detachment) of the closing body 62e cannot be performed unless the front frame 51 is opened. Therefore, the opening and closing of the opening 62d of the lower plate 62 cannot be performed unless the front frame 51 is opened.

Next, the configuration on the upper plate 61 side in this embodiment will be described. Also in this embodiment, the first effect button unit is attached to the upper plate 61 (recessed portion 61a). The first effect button unit 631 of the present embodiment has basically the same configuration as the first effect button unit 630 of the first embodiment described above, but has the positions of the screw holes formed on the bottom surface of the case body and the positions of the screw holes. The number is different from Example 1. Along with this, the positions and numbers of screw insertion holes formed on the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 are also different from those in the first embodiment.

That is, in this embodiment, as described above, the opening 62d is provided near the rear side of the bottom surface of the lower plate 62 (behind the discharge port 62a). Two screw insertion holes corresponding to each of the two screws 64a and 64b for fixing the first effect button unit 631 are formed on the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 located above the opening 62d. Along with this, two screw holes corresponding to the two screw insertion holes of the upper plate 61 are formed on the bottom surface of the case body 631e.

The two screws 64a and 64b screwed into the screw holes on the bottom surface of the case body 631e have their heads (screw heads) facing slightly rearward, and the entire screws are in an inclined state (FIG. 13). See). The screw heads of the screws 64a and 64b face the side of the opening 62d of the lower plate 62, respectively, and the opening 62d is located on an extension line extending downward from the screw heads of the screws 64a and 64b. (See FIG. 13 (b)).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured in this way, when the first effect button unit 631 is removed during maintenance such as repair or replacement of the first effect button unit 631, the front frame 51 is opened. Then, the obstruction body 62e is released from the fixing tool, and the obstruction body 62e is removed from the front frame 51 (pulled out from the opening 62d). As a result, the opening 62d of the lower plate 62 is opened. By opening the opening 62d in this way, it is possible to insert a tool for rotating the screws 64a and 64b into the opening 62d, and as a result, the screw 64a, as in the first embodiment described above, can be inserted into the opening 62d. The tool that rotates 64b becomes easier to handle, and the screws 64a and 64b can be easily removed.

In particular, in this embodiment, since the opening 62d of the lower plate 62 cannot be opened unless the front frame 51 is opened, a third party (player or the like) other than the worker can easily make the first. It becomes more difficult (substantially impossible) to remove the effect button unit 631. Further, in this embodiment, since the heads (screw heads) of the screws 64a and 64b for fixing the first effect button unit 631 are slightly facing the rear side, this is also easy for the first effect button unit 631. It can be a factor that prevents removal.

In the above description, the case where the first effect button unit 631 is removed has been described, but the workability can be similarly improved when the first effect button unit 631 is attached. That is, with the front frame 51 open and the opening 62d open, the screws 64a and 64b are tightened with a tool from the lower side (bottom side) of the upper plate 61 (recessed portion 61a) accommodating the first effect button unit 631. This makes it possible to fix the first effect button unit 631 to the upper plate 61 (recessed portion 61a). That is, also in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the workability related to the attachment / detachment of the first effect button unit 631 as in the case of the first embodiment described above.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can be easily replaced from them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the first effect button unit 630 is fixed by one screw 64, but it may be fixed by a plurality of screws. In this case, at least one screw (screw head) out of the plurality of screws may be located within the opening range of the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62. Similarly, in the above-described second embodiment, the first effect button unit 631 is fixed by two 64a and 64b, but it may be fixed by one screw, or three or more screws. It may be fixed by. Also in this case, at least one screw (screw head) may be located above the opening 62d of the lower plate 62 (within the opening range).

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the screws for fixing the first effect button unit 630 are arranged vertically, but they may be arranged in an inclined shape, and a plurality of screws may be used. When the first effect button unit 630 is fixed, a vertically arranged one and an inclined one may be mixed. Similarly, in the above-described second embodiment, the screws 64a and 64b for fixing the first effect button unit 631 are both arranged in an inclined shape, but they may be arranged in a vertical shape. , Those arranged vertically and those arranged in an inclined manner may be mixed.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, it is assumed that the screw for fixing the first effect button unit 630 is located above the discharge port 62a of the lower plate 62, and in the second embodiment described above, the discharge port 62a is located on the lower plate 62. In addition, an opening 62d is provided separately, and screws 64a and 64b for fixing the first effect button unit 631 are located above the opening 62d, but it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which both of these embodiments are combined. be. In this case, the effect of preventing the removal of the first effect button unit by a third party becomes more remarkable.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, a screw having a cross groove formed on the head is used as a member (fixing tool) for fixing the first effect button unit, but the type of fixing tool and the screw are used. The shape of the groove (hole) formed in the head is not limited to the embodiment, and various known fixtures can be used. That is, any type of fixture can be used as long as it can be fixed or released from the first effect button unit using a tool or the like.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the fixing and releasing of the effect button (effect button unit) provided on the upper plate 61 with screws have been described, but the upper plate 61 has other than the effect button unit. , CR operation unit 130, a ball removal button (not shown) that allows the game ball stored in the upper plate to flow down to the lower plate, and a small liquid crystal display (not shown) may be provided. be. The present invention can also be applied to fixing and releasing various parts other than these effect buttons.

Further, in Examples 1 and 2 described above, the case where one effect button (effect button unit) is provided on the upper plate 61 has been described, but the present invention is also applied to the case where a plurality of effect buttons are provided on the upper plate. It is possible to do.

Here, the correspondence between the main components of the embodiment and the main components of the present invention will be described. The visual recognition window 51a of the embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the "visual recognition portion" of the present invention, and the upper plate 61 of the embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the "protruding portion" of the present invention, and the first effect button unit of the embodiment corresponds to. 630, 631 corresponds to one aspect of the "game machine component" of the present invention, and the screws 64, 64a, 64b of the embodiment correspond to one aspect of the "fixing member" of the present invention, and the screws 64, 64a of the embodiment correspond to one aspect of the "fixing member" of the present invention. , 64b The cross groove formed in the head (screw head) corresponds to one aspect of the "engagement portion" of the present invention, and the lower plate 62 of the embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the "reservoir portion" of the present invention. However, the discharge port 62a and the opening 62d of the embodiment correspond to one aspect of the "opening" of the present invention, and the opening / closing body 62b and the closing body 62e of the embodiment correspond to one aspect of the "opening / closing member" of the present invention. The front frame 51 of the embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the "front member" of the present invention, and the main body frame 52 of the embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the "frame member" of the present invention. It should be noted that the correspondence shown here is merely an example for concretely showing the embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

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Hereinafter, reference inventions for solving the above-mentioned problems, which are derived based on the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification, will be disclosed.

(1-1) A game board on which a game area is formed,
A protruding portion protruding forward below the visual viewing portion that makes the gaming area visible,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
A predetermined gaming machine component is provided on the protruding portion, and a predetermined gaming machine component is provided.
The gaming machine parts are fixed by a predetermined fixing member and can be removed from the protruding portion by releasing the fixing by the fixing member.
The fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of the fixing member faces downward of the protruding portion.

In the gaming machine of the above (1-1), the gaming machine parts provided in the protruding portion protruding forward are fixed by a predetermined fixing member, and the gaming machine parts are removed by releasing the fixing by the fixing member. Is possible. Here, the fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member, and one end of the fixing member faces the lower side of the protruding portion. Therefore, when the gaming machine parts are removed, the protruding portion is used. From the lower side, the work related to the release of the fixing will be performed. For this reason, it is difficult for a third party (player, etc.) other than the worker (game hall clerk, person in charge of the game machine manufacturer, etc.) who repairs or replaces the game machine parts to easily remove the game machine parts. Become. This makes it possible to easily perform work related to repair or replacement of the gaming machine parts while preventing the removal of the gaming machine parts by a third party such as a player.

The "downward" of the "below the protrusion" includes "vertically downward" and "diagonally downward". That is, one end of the fixing member is "vertically downward" and the other is "diagonally downward".

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above
A plurality of the fixing members are arranged, and the fixing members are arranged.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of at least one of the plurality of fixing members faces downward of the protrusion.

In the gaming machine of (1-2), a plurality of fixing members are used for fixing the gaming machine parts, and one end of at least one of the fixing members faces downward of the protruding portion. In this way, by directing one end of at least one of the plurality of fixing members to the lower side of the protruding portion, the gaming machine parts can be repaired or replaced while preventing a third party from removing the gaming machine parts. It becomes possible to easily carry out the work related to.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of the above (1-1) or the above (1-2)
A storage portion capable of storing a game ball is provided below the protrusion.
A gaming machine characterized in that the storage portion is provided with an opening and an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing the opening.

In the gaming machine of the above (1-3), the storage portion exists at the tip where one end of the fixing member faces, that is, below the protruding portion. This makes it more difficult for a third party to easily remove the gaming machine parts. Further, an opening and an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing the opening are provided in the storage portion existing at the end facing one end of the fixing member. As a result, for example, when a worker who repairs or replaces a gaming machine part uses a tool or the like to release the fixing by the fixing member, the opening of the storage portion is opened and the tool or the like is used. It will be possible to realize functions such as being able to use or making it easier to use.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of the fixing member faces the opening side.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine (1-4), one end of the fixing member faces the opening side, so when the opening is opened as described above and then the fixing by the fixing member is released by using a tool or the like, the fixing member is released. The work related to the release will be easier to perform.

(2-1) A game board on which a game area is formed,
A protruding portion protruding forward below the visual viewing portion that makes the gaming area visible,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
A predetermined gaming machine component is provided on the protruding portion.
The gaming machine parts are fixed by a predetermined fixing member and can be removed from the protruding portion by releasing the fixing by the fixing member.
The fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member.
A space is formed below the protrusion.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of the fixing member faces the space side.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine (2-1), the gaming machine parts provided in the protruding portion protruding forward are fixed by a predetermined fixing member, and the gaming machine parts are removed by releasing the fixing by the fixing member. Is possible. Here, the fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member, and one end of the fixing member faces the space formed below the protruding portion, so that the gaming machine parts can be removed. At that time, the work related to the release of the fixing is performed from the space side below the protruding portion. For this reason, it is difficult for a third party (player, etc.) other than the worker (game hall clerk, person in charge of the game machine manufacturer, etc.) who repairs or replaces the game machine parts to easily remove the game machine parts. Become. This makes it possible to easily perform work related to repair or replacement of the gaming machine parts while preventing the removal of the gaming machine parts by a third party such as a player.

The "downward" of the "below the protrusion" includes "vertically downward" and "diagonally downward". That is, the space formed below the protrusion includes a space existing vertically below (directly below) the protrusion and a space diagonally below the protrusion. Therefore, "facing the space side" includes those in which one end of the fixing member is "vertically downward" and those in which "diagonally downward".

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
A plurality of the fixing members are arranged, and the fixing members are arranged.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of at least one of the plurality of fixing members faces the space side.

In the game machine of (2-2) above, a plurality of fixing members are used for fixing the game machine parts, and one end of at least one of the fixing members faces the space side below the protrusion. There is. In this way, by directing one end of at least one of the plurality of fixing members toward the space below the protruding portion, it is possible to repair the gaming machine parts while preventing a third party from removing the gaming machine parts. It is possible to easily perform work related to replacement and the like.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of the above (2-1) or the above (2-2)
A storage portion capable of storing a game ball is provided below the protrusion.
A gaming machine characterized in that the space is formed between the protrusion and the storage portion.

In the gaming machine of the above (2-3), the storage portion exists at the tip where one end of the fixing member faces, that is, on the space side below the protruding portion. This makes it more difficult for a third party to easily remove the gaming machine parts.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) above,
The storage portion is provided with an opening and an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing the opening.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of the fixing member faces the opening side.

In the gaming machine of the above (2-4), an opening and an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing the opening are provided in a storage portion existing at the tip where one end of the fixing member faces. As a result, for example, when a worker who repairs or replaces a gaming machine part uses a tool or the like to release the fixing by the fixing member, the opening of the storage portion is opened and the tool or the like is used. It will be possible to realize functions such as being able to use or making it easier to use.

(3-1) In the gaming machine of the above (1-3), the above (1-4) or the above (2-4).
The opening is a game machine that is a discharge port for discharging a game ball stored in the storage unit.

In the game machine of (3-1), the discharge port capable of discharging the game ball stored in the storage unit is the above-mentioned opening. This makes it possible to improve the workability related to the release of the fixing by the fixing member by utilizing the existing structure (opening for removing the ball, that is, the discharge port).

(3-2) In the gaming machine of the above (1-3), the above (1-4) or the above (2-4).
The frame member that supports the game board and
A front member provided on the front side of the frame member so as to be openable and closable,
Equipped with
The storage portion is provided on the front member, and the storage portion is provided on the front member.
The opening / closing member is a gaming machine characterized in that the opening can be opened when the front member is in the open state.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine (3-2), a storage portion is provided on a front member that can be opened and closed on the front side of a frame member that supports the gaming board, and the storage portion is stored when the opening / closing member is in the open state. It is possible to open the opening of the part. Here, the front member on the front side of the frame member is usually opened and closed by a game hall clerk or a worker who repairs or replaces the frame member, but is not opened or closed by a third party such as a player. No. For this reason, it becomes difficult (substantially impossible) for a third party to open the opening of the storage portion. This makes it even more difficult (substantially impossible) for a third party to easily remove the gaming machine parts.

(3-3) In any one of the above (1-1) to the above (3-2).
The fixing member is a screw member and is a screw member.
An engaging portion that can be engaged with a tool for rotating the screw member is formed on the head of the screw member.
A gaming machine characterized in that one end of the fixing member is the head of the screw member.

In the game machine of (3-3) above, the fixing member is a screw member, and the head (screw head) on which the engaging portion that can be engaged with the tool for rotating the screw member is formed is below the protruding portion. It is suitable for. This makes it possible to ensure the ease of work related to repair or replacement of gaming machine parts.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect symbol display area, 8 effect symbol, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c 1st effect hold display Area (1st effect hold display area), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize Mouth, 40 Main display, 51 Front frame, 51a Visual window, 52 Main body frame, 61 Ball supply plate (upper plate), 62 Surplus ball tray (lower plate), 62a outlet, 62b switch, 62c operation piece, 62d Opening, 62e obstruction body (occlusion member), 63a 1st effect button, 63b 2nd effect button, 63c 1st effect button detection switch, 63d 2nd effect button detection switch, 63e, 631e case body, 63f 1st effect button Board, 63g 2nd effect button board, 63s spring, 64, 64a, 64b screw, 130 CR operation unit, 130a ball lending button, 130b return button, 130c balance display unit, 630, 631 1st effect button unit.

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area formed,
A protruding portion protruding forward below the visual viewing portion that makes the gaming area visible,
A storage portion provided below the protrusion and capable of storing a game ball is provided.
A gaming machine in which a discharge port for discharging a game ball stored in the storage unit is provided in the storage unit so as to be openable and closable.
A predetermined gaming machine component is provided on the protruding portion.
The gaming machine parts are fixed by a predetermined fixing member and can be removed from the protruding portion by releasing the fixing by the fixing member.
The fixing by the fixing member can be released from one end side of the fixing member.
One end of the fixing member faces the discharge port and is located above the discharge port and within the opening range of the discharge port .
In Rukoto is inserted a tool exhaust port to the discharge port as an open state from below of the reservoir, the distal end of the tool to be able to engage with the engaging portion formed at one end of the fixing member A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured and can be released from being fixed by the fixing member by rotating the tool in the engaged state.

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