JP6981661B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a large winning device provided with a large winning opening is provided in the lower right portion of a center decorative body, and the large winning device includes an opening / closing member that takes an open state and a closed state. , The large winning opening is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member. It is disclosed that the opening / closing member is driven by the large winning opening solenoid, and the opening / closing member can enter the game ball only when the opening / closing member is open.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-510

By the way, for example, at a winning opening where a game ball wins, such as a large winning opening or a starting opening provided with an ordinary electric accessory, the game ball can be easily inserted into the winning opening by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. It is conceivable that the gaming machine is provided with a displacement member that can be displaced between the state in which the ball is inserted and the state in which the gaming ball is difficult to enter in the winning opening. In the winning opening provided with this mechanism, it is preferable that the player can easily recognize the state of the winning opening and the state of the game ball in the winning opening.
An object of the present invention is to make it easier for a player to recognize the state of a winning opening and the state of a game ball at the winning opening.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine (for example, the pachinko game machine 100) is provided on the game board (for example, the game board 110) and slides in the front-rear direction of the game machine with a winning opening (for example, a large winning opening 125) for winning a game ball. By doing so, the first state that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 125) and the first state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 125). A displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) that can be displaced between the two states and the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) provided on the front side in the moving direction and facing the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45). A member (for example, a front plate 42) and a decorative portion (for example, a decorative portion 421) provided on the facing member (for example, the front plate 42) for decoration are provided, and the facing member (for example, the front plate 42) is provided. ) Has a transmission region (for example, a first transmission portion T12 and a second transmission portion T23), and a game ball located on the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) and the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45). The decorative portion (for example, the decorative portion 421) is configured to be visible to the player via the transparent region (for example, the first transparent portion T12 and the second transparent portion T23). , A decorative area (eg, for example ) that covers and obscures the displacement member (eg, shutter 45) and the game ball located on the displacement member (eg, shutter 45) when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board 110). It has a first decorative area S1, a second decorative area S2, and a third decorative area S3), and has two decorative areas (for example, the first decorative area S1 and the second decorative area S2) and the second decorative area (for example). , The combination region composed of the transmission region (for example, the first transmission portion T12) formed between the first decoration region S1 and the second decoration region S2) is formed in the flow direction of the game ball in the displacement member. A plurality of the displacement members (for example, the shutter 45) are arranged along the line, and at least a part of the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45) is in a direction intersecting the vertical direction and is viewed from above the displacement member (for example, the shutter 45). Is a gaming machine characterized by being easily visible or visible.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned reference numerals in this column are exemplified in the description of the present invention, and the above-mentioned reference numerals do not reduce the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the state of the winning opening and the state of the game ball at the winning opening.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display provided at the lower left of the gaming board, and (B) is a partial plan view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the basic processing by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the process at the time of power-off by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a prize ball processing. It is explanatory drawing of the board surface composition of the game board of this embodiment. It is a front view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a side view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a rear view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is a top view of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the shape of the shutter of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the operation of the attacker unit of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the ball biting state of the shutter of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the shutter of the modification. It is a figure which shows the shutter of the modification. It is a figure which shows the attacker unit of the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the ball jam in the game board. It is explanatory drawing of the decorative part of the front plate of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the decoration part of the modification. It is explanatory drawing about the relationship of the size in the front-back direction of the game area of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the abnormal winning determination process in the big winning opening of this embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the operating state of the shutter which opens and closes the big winning opening in a big hit game, the output state of the test signal for making a predetermined test apparatus recognize the operating state of the shutter, and the abnormal winning determination processing. It is a front view of the attacker unit of a modification. It is explanatory drawing of the penalty processing at the time of power-off.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's instruction operation wins a prize. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a gaming board 110 on which a gaming ball is launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the gaming board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing a game with a game ball, a rail member 112 on the front surface, and a rail member 112 forming a passage through which the game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111. A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 for displaying various images for effect is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 is provided with a display screen by a liquid crystal display or the like, and as the game progresses by the player, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol change result) can be displayed. It displays an effect image due to the appearance of a character or an item, or an effect image using the hold display described later.
Further, on the front surface of the game board 110, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided. The movable accessory 115 operates on the game board 110 to perform various effects, and the board lamp 116 emits light to perform various effects.

The game area 111 is provided with a game nail 101 (described later), a windmill, and the like (described later) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various accessories related to winning a prize or a lottery are provided at predetermined positions. Further, the game area 111 is provided with an discharge port 117 that discharges a game ball launched into the game area 111 that has not won a prize in the winning port to the outside of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various accessories related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 121 and the second starting opening 122 where the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts when the game ball wins, and the second starting port 122 when the game ball passes are normal. A starting gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gate) 124 at which a symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery) is started is provided on the game board 110. Although the gate 124 is provided on the right side of the game area 111 in FIG. 1, it does not exclude that the gate 124 is provided on the left side of the game area 111. Further, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 referred to here refer to winning openings that trigger the operation of the predetermined special symbol display. Specifically, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are provided with switches (first starting port switch 211 and second starting port switch 212, which will be described later) for detecting the passage of a game ball at the time of winning a prize. Has been done. Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the switch detects the passage of the game ball, which triggers the operation of the special symbol display.

The second starting port 122 includes an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that a pair of tulip flower-shaped blades opens and closes by an electric solenoid and lights up. In the electric tulip 123, when the wings are closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, while when the wings are opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 expands and the game ball moves to the second starting port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. Then, when the electric tulip 123 wins the ordinary symbol lottery, the blades open for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds to 1.8 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting or blinking.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a low-probability state in which the winning probability is low and a high-probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low-probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition such as a big hit or a lottery number of special symbol lottery.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a state in which there is little chance of winning a prize in the second starting port 122 and a state in which there is more chance of winning a prize in the second starting port 122 than in a state without electric support. have. Then, under predetermined conditions such as, for example, triggered by the number of lottery of a big hit or a special symbol lottery, the state is controlled to either the electric support state or the electric support state. The electric support state is, for example, one or more of shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is a gaming state controlled by the combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is long and a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time-saving non-state.
In this embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, the electric support state and the time saving state are simply referred to as the time saving state, and the electric support non-state and the time saving non-state are simply referred to as the time saving non-state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as other characters related to winning or lottery, a large winning opening 125 as a special electric character that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery and a lottery even if a game ball wins a prize are performed. A normal winning opening 126 and a non-normal winning opening 126 are provided in the game board 110. The large winning opening 125 is provided with a shutter 45 for opening and closing the large winning opening 125. In the following description, the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the shutter 45 may be described as the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 125 for convenience.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying the determination result and the number of holdings is provided at the lower left position of the game board 110.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a game control board for determining the winning of a special symbol, an effect control board for comprehensively controlling the effect, an image control board for controlling the effect by images and sounds, various lamps, and the like. Various boards (not shown) such as a lamp control board that controls the effect of the movable accessory 115 are attached. Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs it to various boards or the like is provided.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 causes the game balls to be hit at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 pieces per minute) with a striking force according to the operation angle. It is equipped with a launcher (not shown) that launches electrically at. Further, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launcher one by one at a timing linked to an operation by the player's lever 152, and a game ball supplied by the supply device to the launcher. It is equipped with a plate 153 for temporary storage. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured by integrating the upper and lower plates, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated can also be considered. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launcher emits light under predetermined conditions is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 has a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is in contact with the handle 151 of the launcher, and the game ball accumulated in the plate 153. It is equipped with a take-out button 155 for dropping it into a box (not shown) and taking it out.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects by music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light such as a pattern due to lighting / blinking and a difference in light emission color. As for the frame lamp 157, a configuration example that enables an effect of changing the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a transparent plate (not shown) such as glass or transparent resin for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 provided at the lower left of the gaming board 110. 2 (B) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is used for winning the first special symbol display 221 and the second starting port 122, which operate in response to the winning of the first starting port 121. It includes a second special symbol display 222 that operates correspondingly, and a normal symbol display 223 that operates corresponding to the passage of the gate 124. The first special symbol display 221 displays the determination result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the first starting port 121. The second special symbol display 222 displays the determination result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the second starting port 122. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display 223 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the determination result. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the determination result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. Similarly, the ordinary symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the determination result of the ordinary symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof.

Further, the display 130 operates in response to the hold on the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold display 218 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 The special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operate in response to the hold on the normal symbol display 223 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined by the lighting mode thereof. Is displayed.

In the display 130 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 performs variable display of the special symbol by, for example, synchronizing and blinking a plurality of (7 in the present embodiment) LEDs all at once. .. It should be noted that the blinking cycle of the plurality of LEDs does not change and is constant from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of the fluctuation in the first special symbol display 221.

Then, the first special symbol display 221 expresses the suspension of fluctuation of the special symbol by, for example, maintaining the state in which the LED at a predetermined position among the plurality of LEDs is turned on for a certain period of time.
When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is wrong, the first special symbol display 221 turns on only one LED at the end of the plurality of LEDs, for example. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first special symbol display 221 lights a plurality of LEDs in a predetermined lighting pattern. When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first special symbol display 221 displays different lighting patterns according to the type of the symbol when the big hit is won.
The second special symbol display 222 performs the same operation as the first special symbol display 221 based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 122.

Here, the hold will be described. If the game ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 during the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variable display for one winning prize is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, it is not possible to start the variable display operation of the special symbol based on the later winning. Therefore, the later winnings are stored up to the specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start the special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the first winning game ball is completed. It is put on hold.
It should be noted that the same processing as for the special symbol is performed for the normal symbol. The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of holds (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220.

Further, the display 130 includes a state display 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status display 224 is composed of a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs lights up to indicate whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a time-saving state in which the special symbol fluctuation time is short. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in an advantageous state by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

Further, the display 130 includes a round number display 225 that displays the number of rounds when the big winning opening 125 is operated in the big hit game performed according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the big winning opening 125 in the big hit game is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof.

The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for the player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 adjacent to the effect button 161 and composed of a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape are used. Is provided on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, consider a case where an effect of accepting an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images is performed. In this case, for example, by operating the effect key 162 composed of four keys arranged in a cross, the player instructs one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114, and presses the effect button 161. By operating it, it is possible to perform an effect such as selecting an instructed image. Further, as the form of the input device, in addition to the illustrated effect button 161 and effect key 162, various input forms such as a lever and a handle can be adopted depending on the content of the effect and the like.

[Control unit configuration]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 as a main control means, which determines whether or not a special symbol has been won. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls the effect and a payout control unit 330 that controls the payout of payout balls are provided.

[Configuration / function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining the winning of a special symbol, a ROM 202 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 201, and a working memory of the CPU 201. RAM 203 and

The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving no state, or a time-saving state. As a result, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are a high-probability time-saving gaming state, which is a high-probability state and a time-saving state, a low-probability time-saving gaming state, which is a low-probability state and a time-saving state, and a high-probability state and a time-saving non-state. It is one of a low-probability time-saving no-game state, a low-probability state, and a low-probability time-saving no-game state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high-probability state and the low-probability state based on predetermined conditions such as the jackpot and the number of lottery of the special symbol lottery as described above, and switches between the time-saving state and the time-saving state. Switch. Further, the game control unit 200 controls such as making the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery higher in the time saving state, shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and the like. I do.

The game control unit 200 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Then, the game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery using the acquired random number value, and performs a special game such as a big hit game according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 keeps the open state until the special electric accessory, the large winning opening 125, satisfies the closing condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 winnings of the game ball). It is controlled to repeat a predetermined number of times according to the jackpot symbol (type). Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening / closing operation interval when the big winning opening 125 opens.

Further, the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value used for a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery using the acquired random number value, and controls the operation of the electric tulip 123 according to the determination result of the normal symbol lottery.
Further, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball when the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change, or the game ball passes through the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. Set the hold that occurs as a result.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies game control such as determination results of special symbol lottery and normal symbol lottery, change information of high-probability state and low-probability state, change information of time-saving non-state and time-saving state, hold setting information, and the like. The information is sent to the effect control unit 300 by a command described later.

Further, when the game ball wins in the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the game control unit 200 hits one game ball according to the place where the game ball wins. An instruction is given to the payout control unit 330 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if a game ball wins in the first starting port 121, three prize balls, if a game ball wins in the second starting port 122, four prize balls, and if a game ball wins in the large winning opening 125, 13 prizes. When a game ball wins a ball or a normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so that 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball linked to the game ball.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out the prize balls according to the instruction of the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information regarding the number of paid out prize balls from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As a detection means, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW) 211) that detects the winning of the game ball to the first start port 121. , To the second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second start port 122, the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 for opening / closing the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW) 214) for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected to the gate detection unit (SW) 214.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a large winning opening detection unit (large winning opening switch (SW)) 215 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the large winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 (described later) of the large winning opening 125. The large winning opening door opening / closing unit 216 that is in the closed state and the open state and the ordinary winning opening detection unit (ordinary winning opening switch (SW) 217) that detects the winning of the game ball to the ordinary winning opening 126 are connected. ing.

Further, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unchanged holdings that have won a prize in the first starting port 121 during the change of the special symbol, and a second special symbol hold indicator 218 during the change of the special symbol. The second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unchanged items that have won a prize in the start port 122, and the normal symbol hold indicator that displays the number of unchanged items that have passed through the gate 124 while the normal symbol is changing. 220 and are connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol display 221 for displaying the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to 122, and the variation display of the normal symbol and the normal symbol display that displays the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. The device 223 and the state display 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the large winning port switch 215, and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. Further, the control signals from the game control unit 200 are the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, the grand prize opening door opening / closing unit 216, the first special symbol holding indicator 218, the second special symbol holding indicator 219, and the normal symbol holding indicator 220. , 1st special symbol display 221 and 2nd special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223 and status display 224. As a result, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls described above.

Further, the game control unit 200 is connected to an external information terminal board 350 for a board that transmits various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of prize balls paid out, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, etc. acquired from the payout control unit 330 to the host computer via the external information terminal board 350 for the board. do.

[Configuration / function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 331, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 331. And have.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires a command from the game control unit 200 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won a prize (first starting port 121 or the like). Then, the payout drive unit 334 is controlled so that the number of prize balls specified in the command is paid out. The payout drive unit 334 here is composed of a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Further, the payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). It detects whether or not the ball presence detection unit 336 that detects the presence or absence of storage of the ball and the plate 153 that holds the game ball used when the player plays the game and the prize ball paid out are in a full tank state. The full tank detection unit 337 is connected to the full tank detection unit 337. Then, the payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 340 for transmitting various information to the host computer installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 330. Then, the payout control unit 330 may, for example, provide information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout drive unit 334, information on the number of actually paid out prize balls detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, and the like. Is transmitted to the host computer via the external information terminal board 340 for the frame. Further, the same information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Structure / function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 301, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and a date and time. It is equipped with a real-time clock (RTC) 304, which measures the data.
The effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or not and the fluctuation pattern sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, the effect content may be set according to the operation input by receiving the operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to the operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161 and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the effect setting.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, and the change information of the time reduction non-state and the time reduction state received from the game control unit 200.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sends a command instructing the execution of the set effect content to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

Further, the effect control unit 300 is connected to an image / sound control unit 310 that controls an effect using images and sound, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls an effect using various lamps and movable accessories 115. Has been done.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Subsequently, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol fluctuation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units for executing various lottery processes. , Ordinary symbol variation control unit 236, and.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with a special symbol variation.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning opening motion control unit 237, an electric tulip motion control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 as functional units for executing data processing related to motion control of various accessories and prize balls. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random number value used for the normal symbol lottery. In the case of the random number value used for the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that the game ball wins in the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122, the numerical value in a predetermined range is set for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from among them. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number indicating whether or not it is a jackpot, a symbol random number indicating the type of symbol, a variable pattern random number, a reach random number, and the like.
Further, in the case of the random value used for the ordinary symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random value) is selected (acquired) from the numerical values in a predetermined range on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ). The acquired random number value is usually used for determination by the symbol determination unit 232. As the random numbers used in the ordinary symbol lottery, in addition to the hit random numbers indicating whether or not they are hits, symbol random numbers indicating the types of hits, variable pattern random numbers, and the like may be set.
The special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 according to the determination result when the special symbol lottery is performed.

The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table (not shown) at the start of the change of the special symbol, and the determination result of the special symbol lottery is "whether or not it is a big hit", "type of symbol when the big hit is won", and ". Whether it is a small hit or a miss when the big hit is not won ”is determined. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to the special symbol when the passage of the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 211 or the second start port switch 212, which is the detection means, and determines the special symbol. Based on the acquired random number value, the unit 234 determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. The above-mentioned special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) refers to processing by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

Here, the "big hit" is divided into a plurality of types according to the game state generated after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the type of the symbol is determined by the combination of the time-saving no state or the time-saving state, and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. That is, as the types of symbols based on the game state generated after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot that becomes the high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot in the high-probability time-saving game state) and the low-probability time-saving game state. Big hit (hereinafter, big hit in low probability time saving game state), big hit in high probability time saving no game state (hereinafter, big hit in high probability time saving no game state), big hit in low probability time saving no game state (hereinafter, low) There is a possibility of a jackpot in a non-game state with a short probability. Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol.

Further, the "big hit" may be divided into a big hit in which the time of the big hit game is long and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out, and a big hit in which the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the game balls can hardly be expected. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit". For example, in "long hit", a round in which the open state of the large winning opening 125 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Is done. Further, in the "short hit", a round in which the large winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

In addition, when the big hit is not won, the "small hit" is a small hit game in which the big winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Will be done. When the small hit is won, the game state before the small hit is continued even after the small hit game is completed. That is, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the high-probability time-saving gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the low-probability time-saving non-game state, the low-probability time-saving non-game state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the gaming state does not shift.
Further, the "small hit" is a kind of "missing", and none of the above-mentioned gaming states that are advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 can perform a reach effect in the determination result of whether or not to perform the jackpot game and the decorative symbol variation effect accompanying the special symbol variation (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). ), The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the judgment result and the like. Then, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235. Details of the operations of the variation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol variation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, the "reach" is an effect for making the player expect a big hit in the decorative design described later.

The ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the determination result of the ordinary symbol is "hit or not" by using a random number table (not shown) at the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for the normal symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Further, when a plurality of types of hits are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines the "type of hit" when the determination result is a hit. The ordinary symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the ordinary symbol determination unit 232.
The normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 223 according to the determination result when the normal symbol lottery is performed.
The electric tulip motion control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol lottery determines "hit" by the normal symbol determination unit 232, and the game ball is placed in the second starting port 122. Generate a state that makes it easy to win a prize. Further, when it is determined to be "off", such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 will be described later. For example, there are an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds and an operation pattern that opens twice with an opening time of 0.90 seconds.

When the special symbol lottery determines "big hit" by the special symbol determination unit 234, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 has a big winning opening with an operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning symbol as a big hit game. Controls the opening operation of 125. Further, when the special symbol lottery determines "small hit" by the special symbol determination unit 234, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 opens the large winning opening 125 as a small hit game for a specified time and a specified number of times. .. For example, there is an operation pattern in which the large winning opening 125 opens twice with an opening time of 0.90 seconds.
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets a command for managing the number of prizes for various prizes related to prizes and lottery, and for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of gaming machines]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes basic processing (restoration processing) at startup. Then, after performing the basic processing, the game control unit 200 repeatedly executes the main control processing, which is a series of processing related to the progress of the game. Further, when the power is cut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power cut-off processes.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, step is referred to as “S”) 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the backup flag related to the operation when the power is cut off is ON (S603).
When the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is cut off is normal (S604).
When the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 then executes the return process (S605). In this return process, the game control unit 200 sets sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 when returning from the state in which the power supply is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is in a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether or not a jackpot game is in progress, either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving state and a time-saving non-state). A command for setting a sub-control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so as to reflect any one of the above. Further, in this return process, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), or the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As a process, the stored contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S608). The setting of the sub-board includes clearing the RAM 303, RAM 313, and RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) is completed or the sub-board setting (see S608) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for the game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt enable (S610), interrupt disable (S611), symbol random number control process (S612), initial value random number update process (S613), and power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, the interrupt enable (S610) and the interrupt disable (S611) are provided to enable the execution of the interrupt process during the execution of the loop process (S610 to S614). In the present embodiment, this interrupt process executes the main control process in the game control. The details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variable pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random numbers used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cutoff flag, when the power cutoff flag is OFF (No in S614), the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption together with loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power cutoff flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for shutting off the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (process at the time of power cutoff).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power cutoff process by the game control unit 200.
In the power cutoff process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, the main control process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the effect control unit 300, which is a sub control means, to control the effect, and gives the payout control unit 330 a prize ball. Instruct to control the payout of.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main control process of the game control unit 200.
The main control process consists of a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at predetermined fixed time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at predetermined fixed time intervals, and when the interrupt is enabled (see S610) in the loop process shown in FIG. 5, the main control is performed as the interrupt process. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 7, in the main control process, random number update process, switch process, symbol process, electric accessory process, prize ball process, and output process are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241 to update the values of various random numbers used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting the random number and updating the random number value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. 3, and the switch is turned on. If it becomes, the process for the special symbol lottery is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the pre-determination process is performed in the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called. Execute the process for pre-judgment.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and when the switch is turned on, it is for a normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The details of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), a special symbol processing and a normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls each function (subroutine) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the processing associated with the symbol variation. do.
In the normal symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol change and the processing associated with the normal symbol change.
The detailed contents of these pattern processing will be described later.

As the electric accessory processing (S804), a large winning opening processing and an electric tulip processing are performed.
In the big prize opening process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the big winning opening operation control unit 237 and controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip processing, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip motion control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123, which is an ordinary electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for managing the number of prizes and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize. The specific contents of the prize ball processing performed by the prize ball processing unit 239 will be described later.

In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and outputs a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each process from S802 to S804, and is stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the process of S805 and is stored (set) in the storage area of the control command provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

The output control unit 240 examines the storage area of each control command of the RAM 203 in order, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is generated by the processing of S802 to S805). B), the control command is read and output to the output destination (effect control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, an output process is performed at the end of a series of main control processes. That is, the commands generated in each process of S802 to S805 by each of the above functions as the first processing means are stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each process. Then, after these processes, the output control unit 240 as the second processing means collectively outputs the commands generated in each process stored in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the last command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Modification example of basic operation of gaming machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, an interrupt is permitted in the loop processing portion of the basic processing, and the main control processing including a series of processing is executed as the interrupt processing. However, the main control process may be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular time intervals, and the specific realization means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. For example, the main control process may be incorporated into a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may be returned to the main control process at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Further, while incorporating the main control process into a series of operations of the basic process, if an interrupt is generated at regular time intervals and an interrupt is generated, as in the operation described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. It may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.

When outputting the command generated in the basic processing, as a general rule, each time the command is generated, it is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203, and the function of the output control unit 240, which is the second processing means, is called. Output. The basic process is a special process such as an initial operation performed only when the power is turned on, unlike the main control process related to the progress of the game. In addition, since the processing procedure of the basic processing may change due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, the generated command is promptly output so that there is no omission in the output processing. It is a process. In addition, in response to a specific processing request, such as when commands are continuously generated by multiple related processes, a processing procedure is adopted in which multiple commands are stored in the command storage area of RAM 203 and output collectively. May be.

[Random number update processing by the game control unit]
The random number value as the determination information used for various lottery in the game control such as the special symbol lottery is counted by the counter, and the random number update process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. 7 starts from a predetermined initial value. One is added each time it is done. Then, the value at the time when each lottery is performed is acquired by the start port switch process and the gate switch process, and is used in the special symbol process and the normal symbol process. The counter of this random number value is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the maximum value of the set random number, it returns to the initial value again. Further, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and the information of the initial value. Therefore, after returning to the basic process shown in FIG. 5 from the main control process, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed in the initial value random number update process of S613.

[Large winning opening processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the large winning opening processing in the electric accessory processing shown in S804 of FIG. 7.
In this big prize opening process, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the jackpot game flag is OFF, there is no prize in the jackpot 125, so the jackpot processing is terminated (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), the jackpot operation control unit 237 is in the middle of the opening operation in the operation control at the time of the jackpot started by the processing in which the pachinko gaming machine 100 is stopped. Whether or not it is determined (S1702).

When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1702), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 then determines whether or not the time (opening time) for which the preset opening operation should be performed has elapsed. (S1703). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the large winning opening 125 is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1703), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 sets the operation of the large winning opening 125 (S1704) and initializes the winning number C (C = 0). (S1705), the value of the number of operating rounds R of the large winning opening 125 is added by 1 from the current value (S1706), and the large winning opening 125 is started (opened) (S1707).

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the large winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (the number of operation rounds) to be operated by the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the big winning opening 125 operates, there are a case where it is a big hit of a long hit or a short hit and a case where it is a small hit in a special symbol lottery. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are set variously according to the types of these hits. In the big hit game, it is stipulated that the big winning opening 125 is continuously operated a plurality of times (multiple rounds). As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and in one round, 29.5 seconds of opening is performed once. In the case of a short hit, for example, it is operated for 2 rounds (2R), and in 1 round, it is opened once for 0.9 seconds. To further explain, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, for example, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, when the operation with a short hit and the operation with a small hit are compared in the above example, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. That is, the operation of the large winning opening 125 seen by the player is the same in the case of the short hit and the case of the small hit, and the short hit and the small hit are distinguished only from the operation of the large winning opening 125 on the game board 110. You can't.

In the case of a small hit, it is stipulated by law that the cumulative opening time of the large winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long hit or short hit), the big winning opening 125 must be opened a plurality of times in succession by the number of rounds R of the big hit game. Therefore, when it is difficult to visually distinguish between the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, in the case of a small hit, the cumulative opening time in one operation is within 1.8 seconds. An operation mode in which the large winning opening 125 is opened twice or more is set, and in the short hit, the number of rounds equal to the number of times the small hit is opened is set.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). If the open state of the large winning opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), then in the large winning opening operation control unit 237, the number of winnings C to the large winning opening 125 is a specified number (for example, 9). (S) It is determined whether or not it is more than or equal to (S1709). If the opening time has not elapsed and the number of winnings C is less than the specified number, the operating state (opening state) of the large winning opening 125 is continued, so that the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or when the winning number C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1709), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 ends the operation of the large winning opening 125 (closed state). (S1710).

Further, in the large winning opening processing of the present embodiment, when the operation of the large winning opening 125 is completed in S1710, the abnormal winning opening determination processing is executed (S1711).
Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number of operating rounds R of the large winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1712). Then, if the maximum value is not reached, the remaining operations are performed, so that the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1712).

When the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1712), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts the ending operation (S1713). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the jackpot game flag among the ending operations set in each of the long-hit game and the short-hit game.
After that, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 sets the ending command in the RAM 203 for performing the production in the ending operation according to the big hit game flag in the effect control unit 300 (S1714). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 to 0 (S1715), and then performs an ending operation in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is preset. It is determined whether or not the power time (ending time) has passed (S1718). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1718). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1718), then the big winning opening operation control unit 237 turns off the big hit game flag after passing through the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1719). The large winning opening process is completed (S1720). The content of the game state setting process will be described later.

When it is determined in S1702 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the opening (No in S1702), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (S1716). Then, if the ending is in progress (Yes in S1716), the operations after S1718 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in S1716), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the large winning opening 125 is operating (opening) (S1717). Then, if it is not in operation (No in S1717), the operation after S1705 is executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1717), the operation after S1708 is executed.
It should be noted that the effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish between the short hit and the small hit from the effect.

In the large winning opening process, the first aspect processing, which is a process executed when the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off, and the power supply to the solenoid of the large winning opening 125 with the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 turned on. A second mode process, which is a process executed when the supply is cut off, may be performed.

If the power of the gaming machine main body is turned off for some reason while the large winning opening 125 is open, in the first aspect processing, for example, it is provided on the gaming control board that measures the opening time for one round (for example, 29.5 seconds). Stop counting (measurement) of the measuring means. Further, in the first aspect processing, power is not supplied to the solenoid that opens the shutter of the large winning opening 125, so that the large winning opening 125 is closed.
After that, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 main body is turned on again, the counting of the opening time by the above-mentioned measuring means is restarted. However, even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the large winning opening 125 is turned on at the timing when the shutter is opened because of the mechanical movements such as the solenoid that drives the shutter and the link mechanism. Be late for the timing. As a result, in the first aspect processing, there is a time difference between the counting time of the measuring means on the game control board and the time when the shutter actually opens. For example, in the first aspect processing, the total time during which the shutter of the large winning opening 125 is actually opened in a certain round is shorter than the opening time of the large winning opening 125 set in advance.
In the first aspect processing, the more the power is turned on / off repeatedly, the more the time difference is accumulated. In this case, for example, in one round, the total time that the shutter of the large winning opening 125 is actually opened is further shorter than the opening time of the large winning opening 125 that is set in advance.

Further, if the connection of the connection line electrically connecting the game control board and the grand prize opening 125 is derailed or disconnected for some reason, in the second mode processing, the solenoid that drives the shutter of the grand winning opening 125 is driven. Since the power supply to the power supply is cut off, the shutter is closed. On the other hand, in the second aspect processing, the opening time of the large winning opening 125 is continuously counted by the measuring means provided on the game control board. Therefore, in the second aspect processing, for example, in one round, the total time during which the shutter of the large winning opening 125 is actually opened is shorter than the opening time of the preset large winning opening 125. In particular, the time difference of the total opening time of the actual shutters with respect to the opening time of the shutter of the large winning opening 125 set in advance tends to be significantly longer in the second aspect processing than in the first aspect processing.

[Prize ball processing by the game control unit (large prize opening)]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the processing at the large winning opening in the prize ball processing shown in S805 of FIG. 7.
In the prize ball processing, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the detection signal is received from the large winning opening switch 215 (S901). When the game control unit 200 determines that the detection signal has not been received from the large winning opening switch 215 (No in S901), the game control unit 200 returns to S901 again and repeats the determination until the detection signal is received.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that the detection signal has been received from the large winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901), it is a flag indicating that an abnormal winning has been performed in the large winning opening 125. It is determined whether or not the winning flag is ON (S902).
Then, when the game control unit 200 receives the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901) and determines that the abnormal winning flag is not ON (No in S902), the game control unit 200 is for controlling the payout of the prize ball. Set the command (S903). In the present embodiment, for example, when one game ball is won for the large prize opening 125, a command for controlling the payout of the prize ball including a command for paying out the thirteen game balls to the payout control unit 330 is issued. Generated.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that the detection signal has been received from the large winning opening switch 215 (Yes in S901) and determines that the abnormal winning flag is ON (Yes in S902). ), Ends the process without generating a command for controlling the payout of prize balls. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when an event occurs in which it is determined that an abnormal prize has been given to the large prize opening 125, the prize ball is not paid out.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a board surface configuration of the game board 110 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, the game board 110 has a game board 110P to which various accessories related to winning and lottery are attached.
In the description of the present embodiment, the front side of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as the “front side”, the back side of the paper surface is referred to as the “rear side”, and these directions are referred to as “front-back direction”. Further, the right side of the paper surface of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as a “right side”, the left side of the paper surface is referred to as a “left side”, and these directions are referred to as “left-right directions”. Further, the upper side of the paper surface of the game board 110P shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as "upper side", the lower side of the paper surface is referred to as "lower side", and these directions are referred to as "vertical direction".
Further, the front side of the game board 110P (game board 110) is the player side on which the player faces. The above-mentioned directional relationship corresponds to the directional relationship seen by the player playing the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The game board 110P of the present embodiment is made of a resin material. The game board 110P is colorless and transparent. Therefore, for example, when the LED light source is provided on the rear side of the game board 110P, the game board 110P can transmit the light and show it to the player on the front side. Further, as will be described later, the game board 110P is a member on the rear side of the game board 110P through the game board 110P unless the light transmission of the game board 110P is blocked by providing various accessories, decorative parts, and the like. Can be shown to the player.

The game board 110P has a main surface P1 on which the game ball flows down on the front side. The main surface P1 is formed in a plane shape except for a place where various accessories are attached. A plurality of game nails 101 are driven into the front side of the game board 110P. At least a part of the game nail 101 is embedded in the game board 110P, and the other part is provided so as to rise from the main surface P1 of the game board 110P in the front-rear direction.

Further, the game board 110P is provided with various accessories such as a rail member 112, a first starting port 121, a second starting port 122, a gate 124, an electric tulip 123, a large winning opening 125, and a normal winning opening 126.
The rail member 112 is provided on the front side of the game plate 110P so as to stand up substantially perpendicular to the main surface P1. Further, the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the gate 124, the electric tulip 123, the large winning opening 125 and the normal winning opening 126 are partially provided so as to penetrate the game board 110P.

The first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the gate 124, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126 have a game ball that protrudes from the main surface P1 and flows down the game area 111 on the front side of the game board 110P. It has a spherical opening. Then, at the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the game ball that has entered the opening on the front side of the game board 110P is guided to the rear side of the game board 110P. It is discharged to a discharge section (not shown). Further, at the gate 124, a game ball that has passed through the opening on the front side of the game plate 110P is detected by the gate switch 214 provided in the opening, and then the game ball is also flowed down to the front side of the game plate 110P.

Further, the electric tulip 123 has the same configuration as the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125 of the present embodiment. The electric tulip 123 forms a state in which the electric tulip 123 protrudes from the main surface P1 of the game plate 110P on the front side and a state in which the electric tulip 123 retreats to the rear side from the main surface P1 of the game plate 110P. Then, the electric tulip 123 opens or closes the second starting port 122.

Subsequently, the arrangement of various parts in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the gate 124, the electric tulip 123, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the gate 124 is arranged on the uppermost side in the vertical direction. Below the gate 124, the electric tulip 123 and the second starting port 122 are arranged from the upper side to the lower side in this order.

The large winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the present embodiment is arranged below the first starting opening 121. Further, the large winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the present embodiment is provided on the lower side of the first starting opening 121, and is a navel nail 101H which is two game nails for guiding the ball to enter the first starting opening 121. It is placed below. As shown in FIG. 10, the large winning opening 125 (shutter 45) is provided at a height Lv1 with respect to a predetermined reference height in the game board 110. Further, the first starting port 121 is provided at a height Lv2, which is higher than the large winning opening 125 with respect to the reference height. The navel nail 101H is provided at a height Lv3, which is higher than the large winning opening 125 and the first starting opening 121 with respect to the reference height.
The navel nail 101H is composed of two game nails 101. Then, the navel nail 101H passes the game ball between the two game nails 101, so that the game ball that has passed between the two game nails is almost certainly entered into the first starting port 121. That is, the navel nail 101H is substantially a game nail that constitutes the entrance of the game ball to the first starting port 121.

Next, the attacker unit 400 constituting the large winning opening 125 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a front view of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a rear view of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a top view of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the attacker unit 400 is provided on the right side of the unit housing portion 41, the front plate 42 (an example of the facing member) provided on the front side of the unit housing portion 41, and the shutter 45. The first flow path forming portion 43 (an example of a game ball path forming member), the second flow path forming portion 44 provided on the left side of the shutter 45 (an example of a game ball path forming member), and the large winning opening 125 are opened and closed. A shutter 45 (an example of a displacement member) is provided. Further, the attacker unit 400 includes an inner flow path forming portion 46 that forms a path of a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 125, a large winning opening switch 215 that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 125, and a shutter. A solenoid 47 for driving the 45 and a link mechanism 48 for connecting the solenoid 47 and the shutter 45 are provided.

In the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment, the game ball flows down from the right side to the left side. Therefore, in the following description, the right side may be described as the upstream side of the flow of the game ball, and the left side may be described as the downstream side of the flow of the game ball.

The unit housing portion 41 holds various parts constituting the attacker unit 400 such as the front plate 42. The unit housing portion 41 is made of a colorless and transparent resin material like the game plate 110P. Further, the attacker unit 400 has a rear plate 411. The rear plate 411 has a predetermined thickness and forms a region on the front side where the game ball can flow down.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the present embodiment, the rear plate 411 is formed with a fixing portion 412 to which a fixing member such as a screw is attached. Then, the unit housing portion 41 is fixed to the game plate 110P by the fixing portion 412.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the unit housing portion 41 has a band holding portion 414 holding a band member 80 for bundling the wiring 215L on the rear side, and an outlet from which a game ball winning a prize in the large winning opening 125 comes out. It has 415 and.
The band holding portion 414 of the present embodiment holds the band member 80 that bundles the wiring 215L connected to the large winning opening switch 215. The band holding portion 414 is provided below the large winning opening switch 215. As a result, the wiring 215L is routed at least below the large winning opening switch 215. Here, in the present embodiment, the front plate 42, the rear plate 411, and the game plate 110P in the attacker unit 400 are transparently configured. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the wiring 215L is routed below the large winning opening switch 215, so that the player overlooks the attacker unit 400 above the attacker unit 400. , The wiring 215L is made difficult to see.
Further, the outlet 415 is provided at the lowermost side of the attacker unit 400. Then, the outlet 415 sends a game ball to a discharge unit (not shown).

(Front plate 42)
As shown in FIG. 14, the front plate 42 is arranged on the front side of various parts constituting the attacker unit 400 such as the shutter 45. Further, the front plate 42 is made of a colorless and transparent resin material like the game plate 110P.
Further, the front plate 42 is provided with a decorative portion 421 (see FIG. 22 described later). The decoration unit 421 includes various decorations such as a content relating to the title of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and a content indicating that the pachinko gaming machine is the winning opening 125. The decorative portion 421 is configured by a sticker with a design, and may be attached to the front plate 42. Further, the decorative portion 421 may be configured by being printed directly on the front plate 42.

(First flow path forming portion 43)
As shown in FIG. 11, the first flow path forming portion 43 has a surface facing upward in the vertical direction, and is arranged on the upstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow direction of the game ball. Further, the first flow path forming portion 43 is sandwiched between the rear plate 411 and the front plate 42 in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 14). The first flow path forming portion 43 of the present embodiment is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low. Further, the first flow path forming unit 43 forms a path for guiding the game ball to the shutter 45 or the big winning opening 125.
Further, the first flow path forming portion 43 of the present embodiment is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the front plate 42 and the rear plate 411.

(Second flow path forming portion 44)
The second flow path forming portion 44 has a surface facing upward in the vertical direction, and is arranged on the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow direction of the game ball. Further, the second flow path forming portion 44 is sandwiched between the rear plate 411 and the front plate 42 in the front-rear direction. The second flow path forming portion 44 is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low.
Further, the second flow path forming portion 44 of the present embodiment is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material like the front plate 42 and the rear plate 411.

(Shutter 45)
As shown in FIG. 11, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is composed of a thin plate-shaped member. Further, the shutter 45 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape (see FIG. 14). The shutter 45 has a shutter upper surface 45A which is a main surface (the surface having the largest area) and faces upward in the vertical direction, and a shutter lower surface 45B which is a back side with respect to the shutter upper surface 45A. The lower surface of the shutter 45B is formed with a guided portion 452 that is formed along the front-rear direction and protrudes. The guided portion 452 is guided by the guide portion 413 of the unit housing portion 41. Then, the shutter 45 slides in the front-rear direction while maintaining the state in which the upper surface 45A of the shutter and the lower surface 45B of the shutter face each other in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 125 is opened or closed by sliding the shutter 45.

As shown in FIG. 14, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion that does not abut (contact) with the front plate 42 in a state of being closest to the front plate 42 that is in the most protruding state toward the front side. Have. In the shutter 45 of the present embodiment, in a state of being closest to the front plate 42, all the portions on the front side of the shutter 45 do not abut on the front plate 42, and the entire region on the front side is a non-contact portion. Function.
The shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion with the front plate 42, so that the shutter 45 is operated by an operator when the shutter 45 is manually displaced.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the structure of the shutter 45 and the mechanism related to the opening and closing of the shutter 45 make it difficult for the gaming ball to be sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42. However, for some reason, as a result, a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 may be formed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, by providing the operated portion on the shutter 45, the operator operates the operated portion of the shutter 45 to displace the shutter 45, and the game ball is sandwiched. It makes it easier to resolve the condition.

Further, the shutter 45 is made of a colored and opaque resin material. As the color of the shutter 45, a color that is easily noticeable to the player, such as red or yellow, can be used. Then, in the present embodiment, by making the shutter 45 colored and opaque, for example, the first flow path forming portion 43, the second flow path forming portion 44, and the inner flow path forming portion 46, which are colorless and transparent, are used. Is trying to look different. Similarly, the shutter 45 has a different appearance from the front plate 42, the rear plate 411, and the game plate 110P, which are colorless and transparent.

The shutter 45 may be colorless and transparent, and the first flow path forming portion 43, the second flow path forming portion 44, and the inner flow path forming portion 46 may be colored and opaque.

The shutter 45 is a component that opens and closes the large winning opening 125, and is an important component for the player to recognize the state of the large winning opening 125. In the present embodiment, for example, the first flow path forming portion 43, the second flow path forming portion 44, and the inner flow path forming portion 46, which are parts around the shutter 45, are colorless and transparently configured. Here, if the shutter 45 is also colorless and transparent, it will be assimilated with the surrounding parts, and it will be difficult for the player to recognize the state of the big winning opening 125. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the shutter 45 is configured to be visually different from the surrounding parts, so that the player can easily recognize the position and state of the shutter 45.
The detailed shape of the shutter 45 will be described in detail later.

(Inner flow path forming portion 46)
As shown in FIG. 11, the inner flow path forming portion 46 is arranged below the shutter 45 in the vertical direction. The inner flow path forming portion 46 is configured so that the game ball is guided when the shutter 45 is in the open state of the large winning opening 125. Further, the inner flow path forming portion 46 is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low. Therefore, the game ball on the inner flow path forming portion 46 rolls toward the left end portion of the inner flow path forming portion 46 due to its own weight.

The large winning opening switch 215 is provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the inner flow path forming portion 46. That is, the large winning opening switch 215 is provided on the end side of the shutter 45 in the longitudinal direction. In particular, in the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment, the game ball flows from the right side to the left side. Therefore, the large winning opening switch 215 is provided at the left end portion of the shutter 45 in the longitudinal direction. Then, when the game ball that has flowed through the inner flow path forming portion 46 passes through the large winning opening switch 215, the large winning opening switch 215 detects the passing game ball.
In the attacker unit 400, when the game ball flows from the left side to the right side, it may be provided at the right end portion in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45.

(Solenoid 47)
As shown in FIG. 13, the solenoid 47 (an example of a drive unit) includes a plunger 471 (an example of a drive shaft unit) that moves forward and backward, a coil 472 that moves the plunger 471 forward and backward, and a spring 473 that applies a spring force to the plunger 471. (An example of an elastic member).
The plunger 471 is provided with a magnet (not shown) at one end in the axial direction connected to the link mechanism 48 and pulled by the coil 472 at the other end.
The coil 472 is excited by being supplied with power from the wiring 215L, and the plunger 471 is drawn in. On the other hand, the coil 472 is not excited by being in a non-energized state, and the plunger 471 is in a state where it can advance.
The spring 473 applies a spring force to the plunger 471 in the direction in which the plunger 471 projects with respect to the coil 472. In the present embodiment, the spring 473 advances the plunger 471 when the coil 472 is in the non-energized state.

The solenoid 47 configured as described above is arranged so that the axial direction of the plunger 471 faces in a direction different from the front-rear direction, which is the moving direction of the shutter 45, in relation to the shutter 45 (see FIG. 12). .. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the space is effectively used when the solenoid 47 is provided.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the shutter 45 is formed longer in the left-right direction than in the front-back direction. Further, since the game ball moves in the direction of gravity, it is necessary to provide a region in which the game ball moves in the large winning opening 125 in the vertical direction.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, by arranging the plunger 471 so that the axial direction of the plunger 471 faces in a direction different from the front-rear direction which is the moving direction of the shutter 45, a space is secured in a predetermined direction only for arranging the solenoid 47. We are trying to make effective use of space by eliminating the need.

Here, for example, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the plunger 471 is along the vertical direction, the space can be effectively used as described above. Further, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the side where the plunger 471 moves forward and backward faces downward, the plunger 471 falls downward due to its own weight in the non-energized state of the solenoid 47. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125 is maintained in the closed state by turning off the solenoid 47 in the non-energized state. Therefore, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the side where the plunger 471 moves forward and backward faces downward, the plunger 471 is stabilized at the position where the shutter 45 is closed by using the action of gravity as well as the spring 473. Can be made to.

However, the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 may cause chattering in which vibration occurs due to an electrical factor. When this chattering occurs, for example, if the plunger 471 is provided along the vertical direction which is the direction of gravity, the vibration of the plunger 471 may be promoted by the action of gravity.
Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 is arranged in the left-right direction, which is a direction different from the front-back direction, which is the movement direction of the shutter 45, to reduce the influence of gravity. By arranging the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 along the left-right direction in this way, it is possible to prevent the operation of the plunger 471 from becoming unstable due to chattering. Further, by arranging the solenoid 47 so that the plunger 471 is aligned in the left-right direction, the space can be effectively used as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the solenoid 47 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the shutter 45. Specifically, the solenoid 47 of the present embodiment is arranged on the rear side with respect to the shutter 45 that closes the large winning opening 125. Further, in the present embodiment, by arranging the solenoid 47 on the rear side with respect to the shutter 45, a space for forming the large winning opening 125 in which the game ball enters is secured on the front side of the shutter 45.

Further, in the present embodiment, by arranging the solenoid 47 on the rear side with respect to the shutter 45, the solenoid 47 overlaps with the shutter 45 that has moved to the rear side in the open state in the vertical direction (the figure to be described later). 16). We are trying to save space. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, space can be saved even when the shutter 45 is in the open state.

(Link mechanism 48)
The link mechanism 48 transmits the movement of the plunger 471 of the solenoid 47 to the shutter 45. In the present embodiment, the link mechanism 48 moves the shutter 45 to the front side when the plunger 471 is pushed out. On the other hand, the link mechanism 48 moves the shutter 45 to the rear side when the plunger 471 is pulled in.

Subsequently, the shutter 45 will be described in detail.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the shape of the shutter 45 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is inclined so that the right side is high and the left side is low. As a result, the game ball on the shutter 45 rolls from the upstream side to the downstream side due to its own weight. That is, the shutter 45 prevents the game ball from stopping on the shutter 45. This prevents the game ball from staying on the shutter 45, for example, and causing problems such as ball clogging.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the shutter 45 has a different width B in the front-rear direction as it advances in the left-right direction when viewed from above. The front side of the shutter 45 is formed in a tapered shape. In the shutter 45 of the present embodiment, the width B in the front-rear direction gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the front side of the shutter 45 is formed obliquely with respect to the front plate 42.

The shutter 45 of the present embodiment forms the front side diagonally with respect to the front plate 42, so that when the game ball is bitten between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball in the left-right direction. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming ball is moved in the left-right direction to eliminate the biting.

Further, the shutter 45 forms a gap W with respect to the front plate 42. This gap W gradually increases from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. The shutter 45 forms a non-contact portion and a operated portion with the front plate 42. The non-contact portion and the operated portion will be described in detail later.

The shutter 45 of the present embodiment is not limited to this embodiment, although the entire region of the front end portion 450 of the shutter 45 does not contact the front plate 42. The shutter 45 may have at least a part of the front end portion 450 of the shutter 45 in contact with the front plate 42.
Further, the shutter 45 may have the same width B in the front-rear direction from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15C, the width H of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the front-rear direction when viewed from the right side. The shutter 45 is formed in a tapered shape on the front side and the lower side. In the shutter 45 of the present embodiment, the width H in the vertical direction gradually decreases from the rear side to the front side in the front-rear direction.
Specifically, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has an upper end surface 450T formed on the upper side and a lower end surface 450B formed on the lower side at the front end portion 450. The upper end surface 450T is substantially orthogonal to the shutter upper surface 45A. On the other hand, the lower end surface 450B is inclined with respect to the shutter upper surface 45A. The shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a lower end surface 450B, so that the width H in the vertical direction is different.

The lower end surface 450B of the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is inclined with respect to the shutter upper surface 45A and faces downward. As a result, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball downward when the game ball is bitten between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming ball is dropped downward to eliminate the biting.

The shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a lower end surface 450B that is inclined downward toward the front end portion 450, but is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the shutter 45 may have an end portion 450 that is tilted upward. In this case, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball upward when the game ball is bitten between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42. As a result, the shutter 45 pushes the game ball onto the upper surface 45A of the shutter, and eliminates the biting of the game ball. Then, the game ball flows on the shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45 and heads toward the second flow path forming portion 44. In this case, the game ball does not enter the large winning opening 125.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment.
Next, the operation of the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When the large winning opening 125 is controlled to be in the open state, the coil 472 of the solenoid 47 is energized. Then, the plunger 471 is pulled in against the spring 473. Then, the plunger 471 slides the shutter 45 toward the rear side via the link mechanism 48. As a result, the shutter 45 is in a state of being further retracted to the rear side with respect to the rear plate 411, and the tip portion thereof is in a position substantially aligned with the rear plate 411. Then, the shutter 45 forms an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 125.

On the other hand, when the large winning opening 125 is controlled to be closed, the coil 472 of the solenoid 47 is turned off. Then, the plunger 471 is in a protruding state due to the spring force of the spring 473. Then, the plunger 471 slides the shutter 45 toward the front side via the link mechanism 48. As a result, the shutter 45 is in a state of protruding from the rear plate 411. The shutter 45 of the present embodiment does not come into contact with the front plate 42 in the most protruding state, and forms a predetermined gap between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a ball biting state of the shutter 45 of the present embodiment.
Subsequently, a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 (hereinafter referred to as a ball biting state) will be described.
17 (A-1) is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is in the closed state, and FIG. 17 (A-2) is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 45 is in the ball biting state. Is. Further, FIG. 17 (B-1) is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 90 of the comparative example is in the closed state, and FIG. 17 (B-2) is an explanatory diagram when the shutter 90 is in the ball biting state. be.

Here, first, the shutter 90 of the comparative example will be described. As shown in FIG. 17 (B-1), when the shutter 90 is in the closed state, the solenoid 47 is in the state in which the plunger 471 is most projected. In this case, the spring 473 is in the most extended state. On the other hand, when the shutter 90 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state where the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L2). The amount of contraction of the spring 473 corresponds to the amount of pulling in of the shutter 90 (L2).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17 (A-1), when the shutter 45 of the present embodiment is in the closed state, the solenoid 47 is in the state in which the plunger 471 is most projected. In this case, the spring 473 is in the most extended state. On the other hand, when the shutter 45 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state where the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L1). The amount of contraction of the spring 473 corresponds to the amount of pulling in of the shutter 90 (L1).

Here, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has a non-contact portion that does not come into contact with the front plate 42. Then, as described above, when the shutter 45 is in the ball biting state, the solenoid 47 is in a state in which the spring 473 is contracted by a predetermined amount (L1). This amount L1 is smaller than L2 of the shutter 90 of the comparative example (L1 <L2). Therefore, the spring force of the spring 473 is smaller in L1 where the amount of contraction is small than in L2 where the amount of contraction is large. Here, the longer the spring 473 is contracted, the greater the spring force generated. On the contrary, when the spring 473 is shortened, the generated spring force becomes smaller. Therefore, the force with which the shutter 45 bites the game ball is smaller than the force with which the shutter 90 of the comparative example bites the game ball.

Next, the shutter 45 of the modified example will be described.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a shutter 45 of a modified example.

As shown in FIG. 18 (A-1), the width B of the shutter 45 in the front-rear direction may gradually increase from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction. Further, in relation to the front plate 42, the gap W with the front plate 42 may gradually become smaller as the shutter 45 advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (A-2), the shutter 45 has the same shape as that of FIG. 18 (A-1), and at least a part of the shutter 45 is in contact with the front plate 42 and the other part is in contact with the front plate 42. A gap W may be formed between the 42 and the 42.

As shown in FIG. 18 (B-1), the shutter 45 has a linear portion 453 in which the width B in the front-rear direction does not change from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction, and the width B in the front-rear direction becomes smaller and smaller. May have other parts.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (B-2), the shutter 45 has the same shape as that of FIG. 18 (B-1), the linear portion 453 is in contact with the front plate 42, and the other portion is in front. A gap W may be formed between the plate 42 and the plate 42.

As shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), the shutter 45 has a portion in which the width B in the front-rear direction gradually decreases as it advances from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction, and a bending point 454 as a boundary from the right side in the left-right direction. It may have other portions where the width B in the front-rear direction gradually increases toward the left side.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), the shutter 45 has the same shape as that of FIG. 18 (C-1), for example, both ends of the shutter 45 are in contact with the front plate 42, and the other portions are in contact with the front plate 42. A gap W may be formed between the 42 and the 42.

As shown in FIG. 18 (D-1), the shutter 45 has a portion in which the width B in the front-rear direction gradually increases from the right side to the left side in the left-right direction, and a bending point 455 as a boundary from the right side in the left-right direction. It may have other portions where the width B in the front-rear direction gradually decreases toward the left side.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (D-2), the shutter 45 has the same shape as that of FIG. 18 (D-1), for example, the portion of the bending point 455 comes into contact with the front plate 42, and other portions. May form a gap W with the front plate 42.

The shutter 45 configured as described above has a gap W between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42 in the most protruding state, so that the operator manually changes the shutter 45 from the closed state to the open state (shutter). It forms an operated portion that is operated when (displaces 45).
For example, when the shutter 45 is in the most protruding closed state, if all the regions on the front side of the shutter 45 are in contact with the front plate 42 without a gap between the shutter 45 and the front plate 42, the operator operates the shutter 45. When trying to open the shutter 45, it is difficult to hook a finger, a jig, or the like on the front end of the shutter 45.
On the other hand, the shutter 45 of the present embodiment has at least a part of an operated portion that forms a gap W with the front plate 42. As a result, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking, for example, a finger or a jig on the gap W that functions as the operated portion.

Next, a modification based on the viewpoint of the operated portion provided on the shutter 45 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a shutter 45 of a modified example.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an attacker unit 400 as a modified example.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a hole 456 penetrating in the vertical direction on the front side of the shutter 45. In this example, the hole 456 is formed at the right end as an example of the end in the left-right direction. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by inserting, for example, a jig into the hole 456 that functions as the operated portion.
The hole 456 does not necessarily have to penetrate in the vertical direction. Further, a plurality of holes 456 may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a handle portion 457 that is on the front side and projects downward on the lower surface 45B of the shutter. In this example, the handle portion 457 is provided at the left end portion as an example of the end portion in the left-right direction. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking the finger of the hand on the handle portion 457 that functions as the operated portion.
The handle portion 457 may be projected upward on the upper surface 45A of the shutter.

As shown in FIG. 19C, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a protrusion 458 on the upper surface 45A of the shutter, which has a predetermined height toward the upper side and protrudes in a substantially rectangular shape. In this example, a plurality of protrusions 458 are provided. The plurality of protrusions 458 are arranged as a whole on the shutter upper surface 45A. The operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking a finger of a hand, a jig, or the like on the protruding portion 458 that functions as the operated portion.

As shown in FIG. 19 (D), the shutter 45 of the modified example has a ridge portion 459 extending in the left-right direction and projecting upward on the upper surface 45A of the shutter. In this example, a plurality of ridge portions 459 are provided. Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by hooking a finger of a hand, a jig, or the like on the ridge portion 459 that functions as the operated portion.

As shown in FIG. 20, the front plate 42 of the modified example is provided with an opening 42H. The opening 42H has an inner diameter that allows, for example, an elongated rod-shaped jig 95 to pass through. Further, the shutter 45 of the modified example has a receiving portion 45R that receives the jig 95 penetrating the opening 42H at a position facing the opening 42H. That is, the opening 42H and the receiving portion 45R are provided at positions facing each other. In this embodiment, the upper end surface 450T can function as the receiving portion 45R.
Then, the operator can easily operate the shutter 45 by pressing the jig 95 against the receiving portion 45R of the shutter 45 that functions as the operated portion.

Next, the positional relationship between the large winning opening 125 and the first starting opening 121 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of ball jam in the game board 110.

As shown in FIG. 21 (A), although the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured so that the gaming ball flows down smoothly, the gaming ball stops in the middle of the gaming area 111 for some reason. However, a state in which a plurality of gaming balls are stacked in a grape shape (hereinafter referred to as "grape") may occur.
On the other hand, in the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment, the shutter 45 is provided below the first starting port 121. Therefore, even when grapes are formed on the shutter 45, for example, the game ball further flows down the upper side of the grape, making it difficult for the game ball to face the first starting port 121.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21B, the board configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the comparative example will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine of the comparative example, the first starting port 121 of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv4 with respect to a predetermined reference height. Further, the navel nail 101H of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv5, which is higher than the first starting port 121 with respect to the reference height. The large winning opening 125 (shutter 45) of the comparative example is provided at a height Lv6, which is higher than the first starting opening 121 and the navel nail 101H with respect to the reference height.
Then, in the pachinko gaming machine of the comparative example, when grapes are generated on the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125, even if the number of game balls constituting the grapes is relatively small, the grapes are raised to the upper side of the first starting opening 121. It will be formed. This increases the possibility of forming a path through which the game ball flows from the upper side of the grape to the first starting port 121.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the present embodiment, as described above, even if a certain number of game balls are accumulated as grapes on the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125, the first start is performed. It is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow with respect to the mouth 121.
In particular, in the game board 110, the large winning opening 125 of the present embodiment is provided below the first starting opening 121. In particular, in the present embodiment, the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125 is lower on the left side, which is the side where the first starting port 121 is provided with respect to the shutter 45, than on the right side. As a result, the height of the grapes on the side of the first starting port 121 becomes relatively low, and the flow of the game ball to the first starting port 121 due to the development of grapes is suppressed.

Subsequently, the decorative portion 421 in the attacker unit 400 will be described in detail.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory view of the decorative portion 421 of the front plate 42 of the present embodiment.
The decorative portion 421 is formed entirely on the front plate 42. Further, the decorative portion 421 is provided at a position overlapping the shutter 45 when viewed by the player from the front side. Further, the decorative portion 421 is provided on the transparent front plate 42, and has a color, a pattern, or a shape that makes it difficult to see or show through the rear side through the front plate 42.
When the player sees the shutter 45 from the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board 110 (main surface P1 of the game board 110P), the decorative portion 421 of the present embodiment makes it difficult to see at least a part of the shutter 45. Make it invisible. Further, the decorative portion 421 is in a direction intersecting the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board 110 (main surface P1 of the game board 110P), and when the player sees the shutter 45 from above the shutter 45, the shutter Make at least a portion of 45 visible or visible.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the attacker unit 400 is a position where the attacker unit 400 is provided, for example, in the game board 110, and the attacker unit 400 is located in a direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 110. When the player sees, at least a part of the front end portion 450 (upper end surface 450T and lower end surface 450B) of the shutter upper surface 45A is hidden by the decorative portion 421. In this embodiment, the attacker unit 400 is located relatively lower in the game board 110. Therefore, when the height of the player's eyes matches the height of the attacker unit 400, which is relatively lower in the game board 110, the attacker unit 400 has a front end portion 450 (upper side) of the shutter upper surface 45A. At least a part of the end face 450T and the lower end face 450B) overlaps with the decorative portion 421, and at least a part of the end portion 450 cannot be seen, or at least a part of the end face 450 becomes difficult to see.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, the attacker unit 400 is in the crossing direction intersecting the board surface of the game board 110, and the attacker unit 400 is viewed from above the attacker unit 400. The front end portion 450 of the shutter 45 is not hidden by the decorative portion 421 and can be shown to the player. In this embodiment, the attacker unit 400 is located relatively lower in the game board 110. Therefore, in the attacker unit 400, when the player's line of sight is, for example, at the height of the screen of the image display unit 114 above the attacker unit 400, the height of the player's eyes matches the height of the attacker unit 400. In this case, the end portion 450 (upper end surface 450T and lower end surface 450B) that the player could not see is visible or easily visible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the attacker unit 400 is a position where the attacker unit 400 is provided, for example, in the game board 110, and the attacker unit 400 is mounted by the player from the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 110. When is seen, the shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45 is not shown or is difficult to see.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, the attacker unit 400 is in an intersecting direction intersecting the board surface of the game board 110, and when the attacker unit 400 is viewed from above the attacker unit 400, the shutter is displayed. The upper surface 45A of the shutter of 45 is not hidden from the decorative portion 421 so that the player can see it or the player can easily see it.

In the attacker unit 400 of the present embodiment configured as described above, it is possible to encourage the player to set the eye height to a preferable height. That is, for example, when the player's line of sight is at the height of the attacker unit 400, at least a part of the shutter 45 overlaps with the decorative portion 421 and cannot be seen as described above. In this case, the player adjusts the height of the seat surface of the seat so that a part of the shutter 45 does not overlap with the decorative portion 421 and cannot be seen, for example, the position of the screen of the image display unit 114. Adjust the eye height to a relatively high position on the board 110. As a result, a part of the shutter 45 is visible without being hidden by the decorative portion 421. Then, it is possible to urge the player to match the height of the player's eyes with the height of the screen of the image display unit 114 on which the game effect is performed.

In the above-mentioned example, when the height of the player's eyes is located relatively lower in the game board 110, a part of the front end portion 450 of the shutter 45 is hidden. , Not limited to this aspect. When the height of the player's eyes is located relatively lower in the game board 110, all of the front end 450 of the shutter 45 may be hidden by the decorative portion 421.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the decorative portion 421 is located on the upper side of the game ball in a state where the height of the eyes of the player looking at the attacker unit 400 matches the height of the attacker unit 400. The part (for example, two-thirds of the game ball) is always shown. On the other hand, in a state where the height of the eyes of the player looking at the attacker unit 400 matches the height of the attacker unit 400, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is a part of the remaining lower side (for example, a game ball). One-third) is hidden or shown depending on the position with respect to the decorative portion 421.

Next, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example will be described.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of the decorative portion 421 of the modified example.
The decorative portion 421 of the modified example is provided by attaching a sealing material or the like to the front plate 42. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is a position corresponding to the upper side of the shutter 45, and includes the first decorative region S1 and the second decorative region S2 along the flow direction of the shutter 45. , A third decorative area S3. These first decorative area S1, second decorative area S2, and third decorative area S3 are provided on the transparent front plate 42, and the rear side is not shown or obscured through the front plate 42. It has a color, pattern and shape. Further, the first decorative area S1, the second decorative area S2, and the third decorative area S3 are arranged with a predetermined interval along the flow direction of the game ball in the shutter 45. Then, between the respective decorative regions, a first transmissive portion T12 and a second transmissive portion T23 are formed so as to pass through the rear side through the transparent front plate 42.

Then, in a state where the height of the eyes of the person who sees the attacker unit 400 of the modified example matches the height of the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is a part of the upper side of the game ball ( For example, two-thirds) of the game ball is always shown. On the other hand, in a state where the height of the eyes of the person who sees the attacker unit 400 of the modified example matches the height of the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the decorative portion 421 of the modified example is a part of the remaining lower side. (For example, one-third of the game ball) is hidden or shown depending on the position with respect to the decorative portion 421.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, for example, when the game ball is located behind any of the first decorative area S1, the second decorative area S2, and the third decorative area S3, the first decorative area By overlapping with any of the areas S1, the second decorative area S2, and the third decorative area S3, a part of the lower side of the game ball is hidden. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is located behind the first transmission portion T12 and the second transmission portion T23, the entire gaming ball is shown through the front plate 42. There is.
In the present embodiment, in a state where the first decorative area S1, the second decorative area S2, and the third decorative area S3 each hide a part of the game ball, the area of the area of the game ball that cannot be shown (for example, for example). One-third) of the game ball is made smaller than the area of the area to be shown in the game ball (for example, two-thirds of the game ball).

In the present embodiment, the visibility of the game ball passing over the specific area (part) of the shutter 45 is the game ball passing through another area (other part) other than the specific area (part) of the shutter 45. It is lower than the visibility of. Then, with respect to the game ball flowing down on the shutter 45, the flow speed of the game ball on the shutter 45 can be visually confirmed by providing a region where the visibility of the game ball is high and a region where the visibility of the game ball is low.

By the way, by adhering the oil content to the surface of the game ball, there is a case where the game ball stays in the game area 111 or a fraudulent act such as adhering the game balls to each other is performed. The rolling resistance of the game ball to which the oil component is attached is higher than that of the game ball to which the oil component is not attached, so that the flow speed of the game ball becomes slower. As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not oil or the like is attached to the surface of the game ball by observing the flow speed of the game ball on the shutter 45.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23B, if no oil is attached, the time required to pass through the first decorative region S1 and reach the next second decorative region S2 is relatively short. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23C, when oil is attached, the time required to pass through the first decorative region S1 and reach the next second decorative region S2 is relatively slow. Become. As described above, in the present embodiment, the flow speed of the game ball is confirmed on the shutter 45 on which the game ball flows linearly over a relatively long distance.

Subsequently, the relationship between the sizes of the gaming area 111 of the present embodiment in the front-rear direction will be described.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram regarding the relationship between the sizes of the game area 111 of the present embodiment in the front-rear direction.
In the present embodiment, the protruding height of each component from the main surface P1 of the game plate 110P is as follows. The game nail 101 has a height T1 and the front plate 42 has a height T2. Then, the height T1 and the height T2 are substantially equal (T1 = T2). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the height T1 of the gaming nail 101 and the height T2 of the front plate 42 have the highest protrusion height from the main surface P1 among the parts provided in the gaming area 111. It has become.

Further, in the present embodiment, the height T3 of the rear plate 411 is the lowest among the other parts. Further, the height T4 of the most protruding portion of the shutter 45 is higher than the height T3 and lower than the height T1 and the height T2 (T3 <T4 <(T1 or T2)).

The width A1 of the game plate 110P in the front-rear direction is larger than the parts constituting the attacker unit 400 as the thickness of the individual parts. The front plate 42 is formed to have a predetermined width A2. Further, the rear plate 411 is formed to have a predetermined width A3 (= height T3). The width A2 of the front plate 42 and the width A3 of the rear plate 411 are substantially equal (A2 = A3).

By having the above-mentioned size relationship, it is configured as follows. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a gaming nail 101 is planted on the gaming board 110 by an attacker unit 400 that can change between an open state in which a gaming ball can win and a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot enter. The front plate 42 for forming the first region R1 which is a flowable region in the front-rear direction in the portion, the second region R2 where the flowable region in the front-rear direction is narrower than the first region R1, and the second region R2. And prepare.

The attacker unit 400 is located on the rear side of the front plate 42 and has a shutter upper surface 45A through which a game ball can pass in a state where the big winning opening 125 is closed. The protrusion length T4 of the shutter upper surface 45A projecting to the front side of the board 110 (game plate 110P) in the front-rear direction is shorter than the protrusion length T1 of the game nail 101. Then, in the attacker unit 400, the second region R2 is formed by the rear plate 411, the front surface, and the rear surface of the front plate 42. The length of the second region R2 is the length obtained by subtracting the width A2 of the front plate 42 and the width A3 of the rear plate 411 from the height T2 at which the front plate 42 protrudes (R2 = T2- (A2 + A3)).

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above, the gaming nail 101 is adjusted at the time of manufacture, for example. At this time, it is easier to adjust the game nail 101 when the protrusion height of the game nail 101 is relatively high. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the game ball can be moved in any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-back direction by the game nail 101, so that the player can enjoy the game. Therefore, for example, it is preferable to configure the game ball so that it can move with a high degree of freedom in the front-rear direction between the game plate 110P and the front glass plate. On the other hand, in the large winning opening 125, it is preferable to narrow the moving range in the front-rear direction to some extent so that the game ball can easily win a prize.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the first region R1 is provided so that the gaming ball can move relatively easily in the front-rear direction at the place where the gaming nail 101 is provided. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a second region R2 is provided so that the gaming ball is relatively difficult to move in the front-rear direction at the place where the large winning opening 125 is provided.

Subsequently, the illegal winning process in the large winning opening 125 of the present embodiment will be described.
As described with reference to FIG. 8, in the big winning opening processing, when the number of operating rounds of the big winning opening 125 reaches the set maximum value, the big hit game ends. Here, even though the jackpot game is completed, the game ball may win a prize in the jackpot 125. Then, in order to suppress the winning of the game ball after the big hit game is completed, for example, a control of displaying that an error has occurred on the screen of the image display unit 114 can be considered. However, if the conditions for performing error notification are set too strict, for example, an error is displayed even though an illegal operation has not been performed, and the player who has not performed an illegal operation feels uncomfortable. On the other hand, if the conditions are set too loosely, there is a risk of promoting unauthorized operations.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, after the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125 is closed, a predetermined winning grace period is measured, and then a predetermined winning grace period for the large winning opening 125 ( For example, 3 balls) are counted. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, if more game balls than the predetermined number of winning grace periods have entered the large winning opening 125 after the lapse of the predetermined winning grace period, it is an illegal winning operation. It is judged that the error is notified.

Next, the abnormal winning determination process in the large winning opening process described with reference to FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the abnormal winning determination process in the large winning opening 125 of the present embodiment.

Every time the operation of the large winning opening 125 is completed (S1710, see FIG. 8), the abnormal winning determination process is executed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the large winning opening 125 is closed (S2501). If a predetermined time has not elapsed from the timing when the large winning opening 125 is closed (No in S2501), the process returns to S2501 again and the process is repeated until the predetermined time elapses.

On the other hand, when the game control unit 200 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the large winning opening 125 is closed (Yes in S2501), the number of game balls equal to or larger than the predetermined number is large. It is determined whether or not the winning opening 125 has been won (S2502).

Here, when a predetermined number or more of game balls do not win the large winning opening 125 (No in S2502), the process ends.
On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the large winning opening 125 is closed (Yes in S2501), and more than a predetermined number of game balls win the large winning opening 125 (S2502). Yes), the game control unit 200 turns on the abnormal winning flag (S2503).

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 executes the error notification based on the abnormality winning flag being ON. The error notification of the present embodiment can be performed, for example, by displaying a message to the effect that an illegal prize has been won on the screen of the image display unit 114. Further, for the error notification, the frame lamp 157 or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be made to emit light in a conspicuous light emitting color such as red. Further, the error notification may output a warning sound having a volume larger than that of the effect sound output from the speaker 156 at the time of the game effect.

Although not shown, the game control unit 200 newly starts the operation of the large winning opening 125 after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off or the abnormal winning flag is turned on (open). By switching to the state), the abnormal winning flag that was turned on is turned off.

Here, the abnormal winning determination process shown in FIG. 25 will be described in more detail using the timing chart of FIG. 26.
FIG. 26 shows the relationship between the operating state of the shutter 45 that opens and closes the big winning opening 125 in the big hit game, the output state of the test signal for causing a predetermined test device to recognize the operating state of the shutter 45, and the abnormal winning determination process. It is a timing chart showing.

The abnormal winning determination process is executed during the period in which the large winning opening 125 is closed (hereinafter referred to as “closed period”) due to the solenoid 47 driving the shutter 45 being de-energized as described above. It is a process.

As shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), the closing period is composed of an interval time and a rest time after the end of the interval time. The interval time is a time set between round games, and is a time for the player to recognize the start and end of a single round game. The pause time is a time set between round games like the interval time, and is a time for a predetermined test device outside the gaming machine to recognize the start and end of a single round game. .. In the interval time and the pause time, the interval time is set longer than the pause time.

The predetermined test device is a device for determining whether or not the operating state of the gaming machine is appropriate in the performance test of the gaming machine. The gaming machine must pass the performance test conducted at a predetermined testing institution before being installed in the amusement park. The signal for indicating the operating state of the shutter 45 during the big hit game (that is, whether or not the round game is executed, the open / closed state of the big winning opening) in the performance test is the test signal in the present embodiment.

The test signal is output from the time when the solenoid 47 driving the shutter 45 is energized and the large winning opening 125 is open, the solenoid 47 driving the shutter 45 is not energized, and the large winning opening 125 is closed. The output ends when a predetermined interval time elapses. After that, when the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 is newly energized and the large winning opening 125 is opened, the output is started again, and thereafter, the above signal output is repeatedly executed until the final round game is completed. The output of the test signal is stopped during the pause time.

Both the interval time and the pause time are the times during the closed state of the large winning opening 125, and the difference is apparently unrecognizable to the player, but the main control process of the game control unit 200 (main control means). Within, it is the time that is set or monitored as a different time in terms of control.

The game control unit 200 starts measuring a predetermined interval time when the round game is completed. The interval time corresponds to the "predetermined time" of S2501 in FIG. 25, and is a period for permitting winning and paying out to the large winning opening 125. During the interval time, winning and paying out to the large winning opening 125 is permitted, but the number of winnings to the large winning opening 125 is not counted. Further, the game control unit 200 sets an interval flag for determining whether or not the interval time is in effect, measures the interval time if the interval flag is valid, and measures the interval time if the interval flag is invalid. Do not measure. Further, the interval flag becomes effective when the solenoid 47 for driving the shutter 45 is in a non-energized state, and becomes invalid when the measurement of the interval time is completed.

Then, when the measurement of the interval time is completed, the game control unit 200 starts the measurement of the predetermined rest time. The pause time corresponds to the time for counting the "predetermined number" of S2502 in FIG. 25, and the winning and paying out to the large winning opening 125 is permitted until the number of winnings to the large winning opening 125 is counted. It is a period to do. The game control unit 200 sets a pause flag for determining whether or not the pause time is in progress, and if the pause flag is valid, the pause time is measured and the number of winnings to the large winning opening 125 is counted (maximum 3). If the pause flag is invalid, the pause time is not measured. The pause flag becomes effective when the measurement of the interval time ends, and becomes invalid when the measurement of the pause time ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the final round ends and then the closing period ends, the ending time shifts. During the ending time, the game control unit 200 continuously counts the number of winnings to the large winning opening 125 from the pause time. Then, the game control unit 200 determines that the prize is abnormal by counting the number of prizes to be won in the large prize opening 125 through the pause time. At this time, the pause flag may be continuously enabled over the ending time to count the number of winnings of 3, or the counting result of the number of winnings may be inherited from the pause time and separated from the pause flag. The ending time may be measured with the flag enabled.

Further, in the present embodiment, the interval time and the rest time are counted based on the respective flags, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while counting as the interval total time through the interval time and the pause time, the interval time and the pause time can be set by enabling the interval total time second half flag from the time corresponding to the start timing of the pause time in the present embodiment. It may be determined.

As described above, the non-energized state of the solenoid 47 that drives the shutter 45 in the big hit game means that the big winning opening 125 is closed in appearance from the player, but the interval is controlled by the game control unit 200. It is roughly divided into time and rest time. Then, the abnormal winning determination process is realized by monitoring the interval time and the pause time. Further, the output of the test signal to the test apparatus is turned on at the start of the opening operation of the shutter 45 and turned off at the start of the pause time. That is, the abnormal winning judgment is made while the large winning opening 125 is closed, and while the large winning opening is closed, it is composed of two types of time, an interval time and a pause time, and the pause time is ON of the test signal. It is a time to guarantee that the test signal is turned off in order to perform the output multiple times.

Next, the attacker unit 400 of the modified example will be described.
FIG. 27 is a front view of the attacker unit 400 of the modified example.
In the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the inclination of the shutter 45 with respect to the flow direction of the game ball in the entire game area 111 is different from that of the above-described embodiment.
The attacker unit 400 of the modified example is provided on the right side in the game area 111. In the present embodiment, the discharge port 117 is provided in the central portion of the game board 110 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, on the right side of the game area 111, the flow of the game ball from the right side to the left side of the game ball is in the flow direction.

In the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, the shutter 45 is configured so that the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball is higher than the upstream side. As a result, in the attacker unit 400 of the modified example, when the shutter 45 is closed at the timing between the rounds (interval) when the jackpot game is being performed, the game ball temporarily releases the shutter 45. Stay. In this state, when the shutter 45 is opened, the game ball rising on the shutter 45 can enter the large winning opening 125. If the shutter 45 is not opened, it flows through the first flow path forming portion 43 or the second flow path forming portion 44 and flows to the lower side of the game board 110.
In the attacker unit 400 of the modified example configured as described above, the game ball that has reached the big winning opening 125 at the timing of the round interval of the big hit game can then enter the big winning opening 125. ..
For example, in terms of suppressing the rolling speed of the game ball on the shutter 45, the height of the shutter 45 (shutter upper surface 45A) may be set horizontally as it advances in the left-right direction.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a penalty process when the power is turned off.
Next, a penalty process to be executed when an abnormal operation that is not a normal operation is performed will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the power of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off during the jackpot game, the opening time of the big winning opening 125 is set from a predetermined opening time. The first penalty process for shortening is performed. By performing this first penalty process, it is made clear that turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 main body is an unfavorable operation.

First, as shown in FIG. 28 (1), when a big hit is won, the decorative symbol 51 is fixedly stopped on the screen in a combination when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. When it is notified that the jackpot is a big hit, the number of reserved jackpot determination rights is displayed on the screen as a numerical value 55, which is smaller than the decorative symbol 51 and is displayed separately from the decorative symbol 51. Small symbols 56 that notify the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol change result) are displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (2), the opening image 75 is displayed on the screen. The opening image 75 is an image for notifying the player of the start of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the opening image 75 of the present embodiment, the text of "BIG Bonus! Congratulations" is displayed. The opening image 75 has contents suggesting the type of jackpot (for example, the total number of rounds).

Further, the right-handed image 79 is a display prompting the player to shoot the game ball toward the large winning opening 125 (see FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 125 is arranged on the right side of the game area 111 (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the right-handed image 79 is displayed when the jackpot game is being executed.
The right-handed image 79 is displayed when the player is in an advantageous state by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball). That is, the right-handed image 79 is an image for notifying the player that the player is in an advantageous state by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

Further, in the present embodiment, the right-handed image 79 is continuously displayed at least during the jackpot game. For example, when the big hit game is started, the right-handed image at the beginning of the mode different from the right-handed image 79 may be temporarily displayed. The right-handed image at the beginning differs from the right-handed image 79 in display mode such as display size and display design. For example, the right-handed image at the beginning is larger in size than the right-handed image 79, and a conspicuous design with high decorativeness can be adopted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (3), when the round game in which the large winning opening 125 is opened is started, the right-handed image 79, the round progress image 76, and the round image are displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 114. 77, the jackpot symbol display image 78 and the count image 74 are displayed, respectively.

The round progress image 76 is a display showing the number of rounds achieved with respect to the total number of rounds in the jackpot game. For example, if the jackpot for 10 rounds (10R) is won, the round progress image 76 displays 10 white circles and each time each round is digested, the white circles are changed to another color such as black. Change one by one.

The round image 77 is an image for notifying the player of the number of rounds of the round currently being executed in the jackpot game. For example, in the round image 77, when the jackpot of 10 rounds is won, the display is performed in order from "Round 1" to "Final Round (Round 10)".

The jackpot symbol display image 78 is an image suggesting the type of jackpot when the jackpot game is being executed. That is, it is an image suggesting three decorative symbols 51 that are aligned when the jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, one of the three decorative symbols 51 that are aligned when the jackpot is won is displayed.

Further, the count image 74 is a display showing the number of winnings of the large winning opening 125 in one round. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the closing condition of the large winning opening 125 per round is 29.5 seconds after the opening state or 10 winning conditions. Then, the count image 74 displays 10 white stars corresponding to the closing condition of 10 winning conditions, and every time one ball is won in the large winning opening 125, a white star is displayed, for example, black. Change to the color of.

Here, as shown in FIG. 28 (4), it is assumed that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off, for example, during the first round. Since the power supply to the image display unit 114 is cut off, of course, nothing is displayed on the screen.
After that, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the restoration operation is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (5), the image 81 being restored indicating that the image is being restored is displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114.

Then, after restoration, as shown in FIG. 28 (6), the right-handed image 79, the round progress image 76, the round image 77, the jackpot symbol display image 78, and the count image 74 are again displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114. Each is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (6), in the present embodiment, the screen of the image display unit 114 has a warning display 82 for prompting not to turn off the power, and a penalty for turning off the power during the jackpot game. , A penalty display 83 for notifying that the opening time in one round of the big winning opening 125 has been shortened, and a penalty display 83 are displayed respectively.

Here, for comparison, a case where the penalty process of the present embodiment is not executed will be described. When the penalty process is not executed, the elapsed time elapsed from the start of a certain round to the turning off of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is measured, and the elapsed time is temporarily stored. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, a predetermined time (29.5 seconds in this example), which is the default closing condition of the grand prize opening 125, is obtained from the temporarily stored elapsed time. The measurement of the opening time for one round is started again toward.

On the other hand, when the penalty process of the present embodiment is executed, the elapsed time elapsed from the start of a certain round until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off is measured, and the elapsed time is measured. Is temporarily memorized. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, one round is performed from the temporarily stored elapsed time toward the opening time for the penalty set shorter than the default opening time (for example, 28 seconds). The measurement of the opening time of the minute is started again.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the round in which the power is turned off (in this example, the first round), the opening time predetermined as the closing condition is reduced by, for example, several seconds. .. Therefore, for example, when 10 game balls do not win against the large winning opening 125 as a closing condition, the total time for the shutter 45 of the large winning opening 125 to be in the open state is controlled to be shorter than 29.5 seconds. It has become.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off again in the first round, the total opening time for opening the large winning opening 125 is further reduced. In this case, the elapsed time elapsed until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off again is temporarily stored. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the temporarily stored elapsed time is set to a penalty opening time (for example, 27 seconds) that is even shorter than the default opening time. The measurement of the opening time for the round is started again.
Further, in this case, the warning display 82 and the penalty display 83 described above are displayed on the screen again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 28 (7), for example, when the closing condition in the first round of the large winning opening 125 is satisfied, the first round ends, and as shown in FIG. 28 (8), the second round Is started. In this second round, unless the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as described above is turned off, the open state of the large winning opening 125 is continued until the closing condition is satisfied. However, also in this second round, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as described above is turned off, as described above, a penalty process for reducing the opening time of the large winning opening 125 is executed. .. This also applies to the third and subsequent rounds.

Further, for example, when the wiring 215L connected to the attacker unit 400 is derailed or disconnected, power is not supplied to the attacker unit 400. Even in this case, when the wiring 215L connected to the attacker unit 400 is connected again, one round of opening is performed toward the opening time for the penalty (for example, 25 seconds) set to be shorter than the default opening time. Time measurement is started again. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, a warning display urging the attacker unit 400 to supply power may be displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114. Further, even in this case, it may be displayed on the screen that the time for the large winning opening 125 to be in the open state is shortened.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which a gaming ball wins a prize, and a gaming ball is inserted into the large winning opening 125 by sliding and moving in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. It has a shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the large winning opening 125, and a plunger 471 that moves in a predetermined direction, and exerts an elastic force of a spring 473. A solenoid 47 used to drive the shutter 45 and a front plate 42 provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and facing the shutter 45 are provided, and the shutter 45 is in the closest state to the front plate 42. The solenoid 47 has a non-contact portion that does not abut on the front plate 42, and the solenoid 47 is arranged on the rear side of the shutter 45 so that the predetermined direction is different from the moving direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. It has a shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates ball entry and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball in the large winning opening 125, and a plunger 471 that moves in a predetermined direction, and drives the shutter 45. A solenoid 47 is provided, and a front plate 42 provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and facing the shutter 45. The shutter 45 is operated when the shutter 45 is manually displaced. The solenoid 47 is located on the rear side of the shutter 45 so that the predetermined direction is different from the moving direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 provided on the gaming board for winning a game ball, and a large winning opening by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry of the game ball into 125 and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 125 is provided on the front side of the shutter 45 in the moving direction. A front plate 42 facing the shutter 45, and the shutter 45 is provided on the upstream side and the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow of the game ball, respectively, to form a path of the game ball 43. And the color is different from the second flow path forming portion 44, and at least a part of the shutter 45 is difficult or invisible when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface of the gaming board, but a part intersects the vertical direction. It is easy to see or can be seen when viewed from above the shutter 45 in the direction of the shutter.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 provided on the gaming board for winning a game ball, and a large winning opening by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry of the game ball into 125 and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 125 is provided on the front side of the shutter 45 in the moving direction. A front plate 42 facing the shutter 45, and the shutter 45 is provided on the upstream side and the downstream side of the shutter 45 in the flow of the game ball, respectively, to form a path of the game ball 43. The visibility of the gaming ball passing through at least a part of the shutter upper surface 45A of the shutter 45, which is different in color from the second flow path forming portion 44, is low when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the gaming board, but is vertical. It is a direction that intersects the direction and is high when viewed from above the shutter 45.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry into the ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 125 is provided, and the shutter 45 advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine. As the height in the vertical direction changes, the width in the vertical direction changes as it advances in the front-back direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry into the ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 125 is provided, and the shutter 45 advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine. As the height in the vertical direction changes, the width in the front-back direction changes as it advances in the left-right direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the large winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 provided on the end side of the shutter 45 in the longitudinal direction to win a large prize. A large winning opening switch 215 for detecting a gaming ball that has won a prize in the opening 125 is provided, and the height of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates ball entry and a closed state that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 125 is provided, and the shutter 45 is in the vertical direction as it advances in the front-rear direction. As the width changes, the width in the front-rear direction changes as the gaming machine advances in the left-right direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the large winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45 to make a large prize. A large winning opening switch 215 for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the opening 125 is provided, and the width of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the front-rear direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a large winning opening 125 in which the gaming ball wins, and a gaming ball is moved to the large winning opening 125 by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. A shutter 45 that can be displaced between an open state that facilitates entry of a ball and a closed state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the large winning opening 125, and a shutter 45 provided on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the shutter 45 to make a large prize. A large winning opening switch 215 for detecting a gaming ball that has won a prize in the opening 125 is provided, and the width of the shutter 45 changes in the front-rear direction as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a gaming board forming a gaming area, a first starting port 121 provided on the gaming board and a winning ball, and a first pachinko gaming machine in the gaming board. 1 The large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, the open state in which the gaming ball slides in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and the closed state in which the gaming ball becomes difficult to enter. A shutter 45 that can be displaced from the state is provided, and the large winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the height of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a gaming board that forms a gaming area, a first starting opening 121 that is provided on the gaming board and a game ball wins, and a first in the gaming board. 1 The large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, the open state where the game ball slides in the front-rear direction of the game machine, and the closed state where the game ball becomes difficult to enter. A shutter 45 that can be displaced from the state is provided, and the large winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the width of the shutter 45 changes in the vertical direction as it advances in the front-rear direction.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above is provided on the gaming board and is located below the first starting opening 121 in which the gaming ball wins a prize and the first starting opening 121 in the gaming board. A shutter that can be displaced between the large winning opening 125 provided and the open state in which the game ball is easily entered by sliding in the front-rear direction of the game machine and the closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. The large winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the width of the shutter 45 changes in the front-rear direction as it advances in the left-right direction of the gaming machine.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above has a gaming board forming a gaming area, a first starting port 121 provided on the gaming board where a gaming ball wins a prize, and a first in the gaming board. A large winning opening 125 provided below the starting opening 121, an open state in which the game ball is easily entered by sliding in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and a closed state in which the gaming ball is difficult to enter. A solenoid that can be displaced between the shutter 45, a front plate 42 that is provided on the front side in the moving direction of the shutter 45 and faces the shutter 45, and a solenoid that drives the shutter 45 in the moving direction by using the elastic force of the spring 473. 47, the large winning opening 125 has a shutter 45, and the shutter 45 has a non-contact portion that does not abut on the front plate 42 in the closest state to the front plate 42.

The front plate 42 of the attacker unit 400 of this embodiment is not an essential configuration. In that case, a transparent member (glass member) provided on the front side of the game nail 101 and separating the player and the game area 111 corresponds to the facing member.

Although various effects of the pachinko gaming machine 100 have been described above, it is possible to apply or combine all or part of the described contents to other effects, controls, etc., even if there is no particular mention. In addition, although various embodiments and modifications have been mentioned, it is possible to apply or combine the contents of the embodiments and modifications to other productions, etc., even if this document is not mentioned. Is. In addition, it is possible to combine various embodiments and modifications with each other, or to replace some of them even if not mentioned in this document.

41 ... Unit housing, 42 ... Front plate, 43 ... First flow path forming part, 44 ... Second flow path forming part, 45 ... Shutter, 45A ... Shutter upper surface, 45B ... Shutter lower surface, 45R ... Receiving part, 46 ... Inner flow path forming part, 47 ... Solenoid, 48 ... Link mechanism, 100 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 110P ... Game board, 121 ... Starting port, 125 ... Grand prize opening

Claims (1)

The winning opening provided on the game board and the game ball wins,
By sliding in the front-back direction of the gaming machine, it is possible to displace between the first state that makes it easy to enter the game ball into the winning opening and the second state that makes it difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening. Displacement member and
With the facing member provided on the front side in the moving direction of the displacement member and facing the displacement member,
A decorative portion provided on the facing member to be decorated, and a decorative portion.
Equipped with
The facing member has a transmission region, and is configured so that the displacement member and the game ball located on the displacement member can be shown to the player through the transmission region.
The decorative portion has a decorative area that covers the displacement member and the game ball located on the displacement member and makes it difficult to see when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface of the game board.
A plurality of combination regions including the transparent region of 1 formed between the decorative region of 2 and the transparent region of 2 are arranged along the flow direction of the game ball in the displacement member.
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the displacement member is in a direction intersecting the vertical direction and is easily visible or visible when viewed from above the displacement member.

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