JP7226601B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

There is a pachinko machine as a kind of game machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a shooting device enters a special starting means provided on a game board, a lottery is conducted as to whether or not a winning state should be generated, and the result of the lottery is displayed on a variable display device. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-154110

By the way, it is desired that the movement of the game ball in the peripheral portion of the ball-entering device be made suitable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems exemplified above, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating the movement of game balls in the periphery of the ball entry device. to do .

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area provided on the front side of the game board, in which the game balls shot by the shooting means are guided;
A ball entry means that allows a game ball moving in the game area to enter,
The ball entry means
A specific prize winning port for discharging game balls moving in the game area to the back side of the game board ;
an outflow port communicating with the specific prize winning port , an inflow port into which game balls moving in the game area can enter , and a guide path for guiding the game ball entering the inflow port to the outflow port. Equipped with a ball-entry accessory comprising
The ball-entering accessory has a predetermined path for receiving game balls and discharging the game balls to a game area outside the ball-entering accessory other than the specific winning hole,
A first guiding state in which a game ball that has entered the ball entering means from a specific position of the ball entering means with respect to the game area is guided to the outflow port side, and a game in which a ball enters the ball entering means from the specific position. State changing means capable of changing the state between a second guiding state in which the ball is guided to the predetermined passage side,
A plurality of game balls are configured to be able to enter the specific winning hole during the period in which the first guide state is set,
A mark is provided corresponding to the inlet .

According to the present invention, the movement of the game ball in the peripheral portion of the ball entry device can be made suitable .

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame, the game board, and the like. It is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame, the back pack unit and the like are opened. It is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a variable winning device, etc., where (a) shows a state in which the rotary electric accessory is in the closed position, (b) shows the state in which the rotary electric accessory is in the first open position, and (c). shows a state in which the rotary electric accessory is in the second open position. It is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device. It is a front view showing a variable winning device in the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the variable prize winning device in a state where the rotary electric accessory is in the closed position according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the variable prize winning device in a state where the rotary electric accessory in the second embodiment is in the first open position; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the variable prize winning device in a state where the rotary electric accessory in the second embodiment is in the second open position; It is a front view showing a variable winning device in another embodiment. It is a plan view including a partial cross section for explaining a variable prize winning device in another embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3, etc., the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. On one side of the outer frame 11, an inner frame as a game board attachment frame is provided. A frame 12 is supported so that it can be opened and closed. For the sake of convenience, FIG. 3 omits the nails and accessories provided on the surface of the game board 30, the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14 as the front frame, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper frame-constituting portion 11a and a lower frame-constituting portion 11b made of wooden plate material, and a left frame-constituting portion 11c and a right side frame-constituting portion 11d made of aluminum alloy by extrusion molding. These frame-constituting parts 11a to 11d are assembled into a rectangular frame as a whole by detachable fasteners such as screws.

An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame-constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower parts of the inner frame 12 are rotatably supported by the upper hinge 81 and the lower hinge 82, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. A space formed inside the outer frame 11 accommodates the inner frame 12 and the like.

An extension wall portion 83 that protrudes toward the inner side of the outer frame 11 from the vicinity of the rear end in the width direction is formed on the right side frame-constituting portion 11d. The extending wall portion 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side portion of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked is provided on the front side of the extending wall portion 83 . A pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame open detection switch 92 (to be described later) protrudes toward the inside of the outer frame 11 from the lower receiving portion 85 .

Further, a resin-made curtain plate decoration 87 is attached to the lower side frame-constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 protruding upward is integrally formed in the inner part of the upper surface of the curtain plate decoration 87 . This makes it difficult for a gap to be formed with the inner frame 12 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set vertically along the left side of the pachinko machine 10 when viewed from the front, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with this opening/closing axis as the axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 38 .

A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening/closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front. Note that the front frame set 14 may be configured to be directly supported by the outer frame 11 instead of via the inner frame 12 so as to be openable.

The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers substantially the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window portion 101 is formed in the central portion of the front frame set 14 . Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12 . A detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 is provided as a ball receiving tray at the center of the lower portion thereof. can be stored inside. Further, on the front side of the lower tray 15, a ball extracting lever 25 for ejecting game balls from the inside of the lower tray 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on the decorative pattern display device 42, etc., which will be described later. Or the content of the production is changed.

A game ball shooting handle (hereinafter referred to as "handle 18") is provided on the right side of the lower plate 15 and protrudes forward. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting an operation amount of an operation portion of the handle 18 . Then, when the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is shot by a shooting device 60 as a shooting means, which will be described later, with a force corresponding to the amount of rotation operation. Also, the handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibition button 18a that can be pressed with the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 18. As shown in FIG. When the shooting prohibition button 18a is pressed, shooting of game balls by the shooting device 60 is prohibited even if the handle 18 is gripped. Therefore, it is possible to rotate the handle 18 while prohibiting the shooting of the game ball, or temporarily stop shooting the game ball while gripping the handle 18.例文帳に追加

An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15 . The upper plate 19 is a ball receiver that temporarily stores game balls and guides them toward a launching device 60 to be described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper tray 19 is filled with game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower tray 15 via a lower tray communication passage 71 and a discharge port 16, which will be described later.

A ball lending button 121 and a returning button 122 are provided on the upper plate 19. - 特許庁As a result, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like, the ball lending button 121 is operated. A rented ball is supplied to the upper tray 19 . On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and return button 122 are unnecessary in a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lent to the upper tray 19 from a ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine.

Furthermore, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123 . By pressing the ball removal button 123, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper tray 19 and communicating with the lower tray 15 is opened and stored in the upper tray 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower tray 15. - 特許庁That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper tray 19 to the lower tray 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123 .

Further, the front face of the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it. These light emitting means play a role of increasing the performance effect during the game by changing and controlling the light emitting mode in accordance with the change of the game state or the like. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, error display lamps 104 are provided on both sides of the ring-shaped decorative portion 102 to light up in the event of a predetermined error. A large number of fine through-holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above each error display lamp 104 corresponding to the speaker SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. .

A glass unit 137 is attached to the rear side of the front frame set 14 . The glass unit 137 is not a conventional front and rear pair of rectangular plate glasses that are attached separately as a front and rear pair, but is formed in a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 in contact with the back side of the resin base 38 on the rear side of the window hole 39 . Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 .

In addition, a launching device 60 and a launching rail 61 for guiding game balls immediately after being launched by the launching device 60 are attached to the lower front portion of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39. there is In this embodiment, a solenoid type launcher is adopted as the launcher 60 . Furthermore, above the shooting device 60, a ball feeding device guides the game balls guided from the upper tray 19 one by one to the shooting position of the shooting device 60 by driving a built-in drive means (eg, solenoid). 63 are provided.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 (game area) will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting winning device 33a, a second starting winning device 33b, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and a second special prize winning device. A display device 43R, a change identification lamp 40, and the like are provided. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins a prize) in various winning openings such as the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning devices 33a and 33b, it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper tray 19 or the lower tray 15 A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

In this embodiment, 10 balls enter the general winning hole 31, 14 balls enter the variable winning device 32, and 14 balls enter the first starting winning device 33a. Two game balls are paid out when there is a game ball, and one game ball is paid out when a ball enters the second start prize winning device 33b. Also, even if a game ball passes through a through gate 34 that does not enter the game ball (discharged to the back side of the game board 30), the game ball is not paid out.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 corresponding to the lowest part of the game area, and game balls that do not win various prize winning ports such as the general winning port 31 exit this out port 36. It passes through and is discharged outside the game area. The game board 30 is also provided with a large number of nails for appropriately distributing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members (accessories) such as windmills.

A variable display device unit 35 is arranged in substantially the center of the game area. A center frame 47 is arranged in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround a decorative design display device 42 which will be described later.

A ball entrance 151 is provided on the left side of the center frame 47, and a game ball that enters the ball entrance 151 passes through a warp flow path 152 formed inside the center frame 47 and passes through a decorative pattern. It is guided onto a stage 153 formed below the display device 42 . The game ball guided onto the stage 153 rolls on the stage 153, and falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or extends back and forth formed in the center of the stage 153 and hits the game ball. It may drop into the lead-out groove 154 that guides forward.

Below the variable display device unit 35, a first starting winning device 33a is arranged. The first starting prize winning device 33a protrudes forward from the front portion of the game board 30, and has a prize winning port open above which game balls can always win prizes. In particular, the game ball guided to the lead-out groove 154 of the stage 153 is configured to enter the first start winning device 33a with a relatively high probability. The first start-up winning device 33a of the present embodiment is not provided with an opening/closing member that changes the ease with which a game ball enters the first start-up winning device 33a.

A variable winning device 32 is arranged below the first starting winning device 33a. The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot win a prize, and is in an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the event of a big win or the like. Details of the variable winning device 32 will be described later.

Hereinafter, for convenience, the area located on the left side of the variable display unit 35 will be referred to as the "left area", and the area located on the right side of the variable display unit 35 will be referred to as the "right area". In addition, a region located downstream of the left side region and to the left of the substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30 where the first start-up winning device 33a and the variable winning device 32 are arranged is called a “lower left region”. A region located downstream of the right side region and located on the right side of the approximately central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30 is referred to as a “lower right region”.

In the lower part of the lower left area, three general winning openings 31 are arranged obliquely at predetermined intervals along the periphery of the game area (the inner rail forming portion 51). Each general prize winning port 31 protrudes forward from the front part of the game board 30, and a prize winning port in which game balls can always win is opened on the upper side thereof.

A through gate 34 is arranged in the right region. The through gate 34 is configured so that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. The through gate 34 has a through gate switch 225 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 34, which will be described later in detail. When a game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, a ball entry support lottery is performed as to whether or not the second starting prize winning device 33b, which will be described later in detail, is opened, and the normal symbol display device 41 A variable display is performed to teach the result of the entry support lottery. Then, when winning the ball-entering support lottery, the second starting prize-winning device 33b is opened for a specified time after the end of the variable display.

Furthermore, a second starting winning device 33b is arranged downstream of the through gate 34 in the right side area. The second starting prize winning device 33b is provided with a pair of rotatably displaceable blade members 37 adjacent to the left and right sides of the winning opening (start winning opening) of the second starting prize winning device 33b into which game balls can enter. It has a shape called a general electronic tulip. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game nail is arranged at a position directly above the starting winning opening of the second starting winning device 33b, and when the blade member 37 is in a closed posture extending vertically, the game There is no room for the game ball to pass between the nail and the blade member 37, and the second start winning device 33b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the start winning opening. On the other hand, when the blade member 37 changes to the open posture in which it opens outward, the second start winning device 33b becomes an open state in which the game ball can enter the start winning opening.

Although details will be described later, the first start-up winning device 33a and the second start-up winning device 33b are provided with a first start-up winning switch 224a and a second start-up winning switch 224b for detecting a winning game ball, respectively. , When a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224a, 224b, a winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, etc., and special display devices 43L, 43R (and decorative pattern display A device 42) is configured to perform a variable display. Then, when the player wins the lottery, a big win state in which the variable prize winning device 32 is opened is provided.

In the present embodiment, there are a "low probability state" in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in a lottery, and a "high probability state" in which a jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the lottery. Furthermore, although the details will be described later, the blade member 37 of the second start-up winning device 33b is opened relatively frequently to the second start-up winning device 33b, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second start-up winning device 33b. There are a "high ball entry state" and a "low ball entry state" in which the blade member 37 is hardly opened and the game ball is difficult to enter the second start winning device 33b. Hereinafter, the state of low probability and low ball entry state will be referred to as "normal mode", and the state of low probability and high ball entry state will be referred to as "time reduction mode". A certain state is called "probability variable mode", and a state of high probability and low ball entry state is called "potential probability mode".

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the normal mode, the variable probability mode, and the latent probability mode are continued until the jackpot state occurs, whereas the time reduction mode is the special display device 43L, even if the jackpot state does not occur. 43R and the decorative pattern display device 42 are configured to end when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, and shift to the normal mode.

In the probability variable mode and the time reduction mode, the blade member 37 of the second start-up winning device 33b is opened relatively frequently to make it easier to enter, while the first start-up winning device 33a does not enter. Since it does not become easier, the player shoots the game ball toward the right side area (so-called “right hitting”) when the variable probability mode or the time shortening mode is entered. In addition, at the timing of right-handed hitting, an announcement prompting right-handed hitting is made on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like.

In the present embodiment, the first starting prize winning device 33a (so-called "navel") when the winning lottery is performed when the game ball enters the jackpot or small hit, and the second starting prize winning device 33b ( When a game ball enters a so-called "electronic tulip, electric chew"), the type of winning awarded changes depending on whether a big win or a small win is won in the winning lottery (type of winning state The type determination table referred to when determining is different).

Now, this embodiment is characterized by the variable winning device 32 as a variable ball entry device. The variable winning device 32 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. Incidentally, the variable winning device 32 is arranged below the first starting winning device 33a. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device 32 when the inflow port 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404, which will be described later, faces directly upward.

As shown in FIG. 9, the variable winning device 32 is attached to the game board 30 corresponding to the mounting opening 401 formed below the first starting winning device 33a of the game board 30, and the game area is A device main body 403 having a big winning hole 402 as a specific winning hole for discharging a moving game ball to the back side of the game board 30, and a specific ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball entering the big winning hole 402. A count switch 223, a closed position that is rotatably provided in the game area and disables entry of game balls into the big winning opening 402, and an open position that enables entry of game balls into the big winning opening 402. It has a rotary electric accessory 404 as a variable electric accessory that can be rotationally displaced between positions, and a big prize motor 405 that rotates the rotary electric accessory 404 .

The device main body 403 includes a substantially cylindrical base portion 411 that fits inside the mounting opening 401 of the game board 30, a support portion 412 that extends forward from the lower front edge portion of the base portion 411 and has an arcuate cross section, It includes a retaining portion 413 projecting from the front edge portion of the support portion 412 toward the inner peripheral side (upward) of the base portion 411, and a mounting portion 414 projecting from the rear edge portion of the base portion 411 toward the outer peripheral side of the base portion 411. ing. In this embodiment, the front portion of the substantially cylindrical base portion 411 constitutes the big prize opening 402 . The lower portion of the inner peripheral surface of the base portion 411 is inclined downward toward the rear, and an installation portion 416 for the count switch 223 is formed.

The mounting portion 414 is in contact with the rear surface of the game board 30 and fixed to the game board 30 with screws 417 . As a result, the variable winning device 32 does not have a portion that protrudes outward from the base portion 411 or the mounting opening 401 on the front side of the game board 30. A game nail or the like can be placed closer to the object 404 . Furthermore, in this embodiment, the front edge of the base portion 411 is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 30 .

The rotary electric accessory 404 has an inflow port 421 into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, and an outflow port 422 that communicates with the big winning port 402. A game ball entering the big winning port 402 is It is configured to always pass through the inflow port 421 and the outflow port 422 of the rotary electric accessory 404 . More specifically, the rotating electric accessory 404 includes a substantially disk-shaped rear wall portion 424 formed with an outflow port 422 communicating with the big prize opening 402, and a substantially disk-shaped rear wall portion 424 facing the front of the rear wall portion 424. the front wall portion 425, the connecting wall 426 connecting the outer peripheral edge of the front wall portion 425 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424, the central portion of the front wall portion 425 and the central portion of the rear wall portion 424 A shaft fixing portion 427 is provided so as to be connected and has a hole opening to the rear, and is made of transparent polycarbonate. The distance between the front wall portion 425 and the rear wall portion 424, in other words, the front-to-rear width of the connecting wall 426 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. In addition, the connecting wall 426 has a substantially C-shaped cross section in which about 30% of the cylindrical body that penetrates in the front-rear direction is notched in a front view. The inflow port 421 is configured by.

As shown in FIG. 8 , a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inlet 421 . The mark 429 of the present embodiment is composed of a semi-transparent seal attached to the front surface of the front wall portion 425 and a portion printed with the characters "OPEN".

The rotary electric accessory 404 of the present embodiment has three stop positions. As shown in FIG. 8(c), and a second open position in which the inlet 421 faces upward to the upper right. there is

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 is inclined rearward toward the outer peripheral side of the rotary electric accessory 404 . Therefore, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position and the second open position, it receives a game ball entered from the inflow port 421 and guides it to the outflow port 422 in the rear. In the present embodiment, the entire internal space of the rotary electric accessory 404 from when the game ball enters the inflow port 421 to when it is discharged from the outflow port 422 constitutes a guide path, and the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 It is configured as a guide surface for a guideway.

Furthermore, the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 is substantially flush with the front edge portion of the base portion 411 . As a result, the game ball moving along the front surface of the game board 30 collides with the outer peripheral edge of the base portion 411 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424, and is flipped away from the variable winning device 32. It is configured in such a way that it is avoided that the

A rotating shaft 431 made of metal is fitted into the shaft fixing portion 427 so as not to be relatively displaceable. A pinion 432 is fixed to the rotary shaft 431 , and the pinion 432 meshes with a gear 434 fixed to the drive shaft 433 of the big prize motor 405 to transfer the driving force of the big prize motor 405 to the rotary electric accessory 404 . It is designed to be transmitted. Although illustration is omitted, the device main body 403 of the variable winning device 32 has a shaft support portion that supports the rotating shaft 431 together with the rotating electric accessory 404 . In addition, if the rotary electric accessory 404 rotates and takes a posture such that the central axis is slightly inclined, the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 (connecting wall 426) may It is supported by the support portion 412 of the main body 403 and the front wall portion 425 is supported by the retainer portion 413 .

In the present embodiment, the left route that passes through the left side of the variable display unit 35 and allows the first start winning device 33a as the first accessory to enter the ball corresponds to the first route. A second route corresponds to a right route that passes through the right side of and allows a ball to enter (pass through) the second start-up prize device 33b and the through gate 34 as the second accessory. In addition, the game ball passing through the left route will not enter (pass through) the second starting prize winning device 33b or the through gate 34, and the game ball passing through the right route will enter the first starting prize winning device 33a. is rare (basically, the game nail is not arranged such that the game ball passing through the right route reaches the first start winning device 33a).

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, a game nail (hereinafter also referred to as a “frontage nail 408”) is arranged above the rotary electric accessory 404 and close to the rotary electric accessory 404. there is The frontage nail 408 is positioned slightly left of the center of the rotary electric accessory 404 in the left-right direction. In particular, in this embodiment, the frontage peg 408 is composed of two game pegs arranged so as to line up in the vertical direction, and the game ball moves left and right between the variable winning device 32 and the first starting winning device 33a. It has become impossible to come and go. Therefore, basically, in this embodiment, a left-handed game ball enters the inlet 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 at the first open position, and a right-handed game ball enters the second open position. The ball enters the inflow port 421 of the electric accessory 404 (see FIG. 4).

Furthermore, the frontage peg 408 is positioned within the opening range of the inlet 421 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position. For this reason, the opening area of the inflow port 421 to which a left-handed game ball can substantially enter is limited to about 80% of the whole.

On the other hand, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the front peg 408 is not positioned within the opening range of the inlet. Therefore, the entire opening range of the inflow port 421 becomes a region into which a right-handed game ball can substantially enter.

Also, the ratio of the game ball reaching the variable winning device 32 when the game ball is hit to the left and the ratio of the game ball reaching the variable winning device 32 when the game ball is hit to the right are almost the same ( For example, about 1 ball in 3 to 7 balls). With the configuration as described above, the variable winning device 32 allows game balls to enter the inflow port 421 and eventually the big winning port 402 more easily when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position than in the first open position. It is considered to be in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. In other words, the rotating electric accessory 404 is set to the first open position, and the rotating electric accessory 404 is set to the second open position, rather than the jackpot state in which the game ball is left-handed and enters the variable winning device 32. is hit to the right to enter the variable winning device 32, it is easier for the game ball to enter the variable winning device 32 efficiently. There is a high possibility that the rate of increase (difference between the total number of prize balls paid out according to the balls entering the variable winning device 32 and the total number of game balls launched during that time in the jackpot state) will increase.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game nails other than the frontage nail 408 are arranged at intervals that allow the game ball to pass downward between the variable winning device 32 (rotary electric accessory 404, etc.). As a result, a situation in which the game ball is caught between the game nail and the variable winning device 32 and stays is suppressed.

In some cases, the game ball passing through the left route passes the first starting prize winning device 33a and flows to the lower right area. The possibility of reaching the inlet 421 of a certain rotary electric accessory 404 is low. In addition, a state in which the game can be progressed by hitting to the right (a jackpot state in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, and a variable probability mode in which the second start winning device 33b can be frequently opened) , time reduction mode), it is advantageous for the player to hit to the right.

In addition, behind the rotary electric accessory 404, a plurality of LEDs 435 are positioned corresponding to the inlet 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 in the first open position and the rotary electric accessory in the second open position. It is arranged at a position corresponding to the inflow port 421 of 404, and the corresponding LED 435 appropriately emits light when a big hit or the like occurs. Since the rotating electric accessory 404 is basically transparent as described above, when the LED 435 on the back side of the rotating electric accessory 404 emits light, the rotating electric accessory 404 appears to shine.

Also, in this embodiment, based on the ball entering the first starting prize winning device 33a, that is, basically, during the normal mode and the latent probability mode, after the winning state ends, the normal mode, the latent probability mode, or When winning a big win or a small win to which the time reduction mode is provided, a winning state occurs in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position. Furthermore, based on the ball entering the first start-up winning device 33a (during normal mode and latent probability mode), when winning a jackpot where the variable probability mode is given after the end of the winning state, the rotary electric accessory 404 is the first Either a big winning state in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the open position or a big winning state in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is generated. In other words, it is taught that if the rotary electric accessory 404 is stopped at the second open position when the jackpot is won during the normal mode and the latent probability mode, the variable probability mode is given after the jackpot state ends. becomes.

More specifically, the types of jackpots in the case of winning the jackpot state based on the ball entering the first start prize winning device 33a are 16 rounds variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "16RS") and 8 rounds variable jackpot ( hereinafter referred to as "8RS"), an 8-round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "8RN"), and a 2-round probability variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "2RS"). Regarding "16RS", the variable prize winning device 32 is set to the second open position (opened) for 30 seconds, or the variable prize winning device 32 is opened and then 8 One round (a round having such a termination condition is also referred to as a "normal round") is repeated 16 times, and then the jackpot state ends.

In addition, in this embodiment, there are two types of "8RS", and an 8-round variable camouflage jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "8RS") in which a round in which the rotary electric accessory 404 of the variable winning device 32 is in the first open position is repeated eight times. Left"), and an 8-round high-variable instant teaching jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "8RS right") in which normal rounds in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position are repeated eight times. Furthermore, regarding "8RN", the jackpot state ends after eight normal rounds in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position are repeated.

On the other hand, regarding "2RS", one round is defined as the time when the variable prize winning device 32 is in the first open position for 0.4 seconds (hereinafter, a round having such an end condition is also referred to as a "short round"). After that is repeated twice, the jackpot state ends. That is, with respect to "16RS", "8RS (left), (right)", and "8RN", although they are jackpots (so-called "jackpots with output balls") in which a large increase in the number of game balls can be expected during the jackpot state, "2RS" is a jackpot (so-called "no-ball jackpot") in which a large increase in the number of game balls cannot be expected.

In addition, after the jackpot state of "16RS", "8RS (left), (right)" is completed, a "probability variable mode" is provided, and after the jackpot state of "2RS" is completed, a "probability mode" is provided and "8RN". ”, a “time reduction mode” (90 times of variable display in this example) is provided. In other words, after the jackpot states of "16RS", "8RS (left), (right)", and "8RN" are finished, the second starting prize winning device 33b is likely to be opened, resulting in a high ball winning state. A game ball is shot toward the right side area (hit to the right). In the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery based on the ball entering the first start-up winning device 33a, the rate is 5% "16RS", and the rate 55% is "8RS" (15% is "8RS"). "Right", "8RS Left" at 40%), "8RN" at a rate of 30%, and "2RS" at a rate of 10%.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there is a case where a small win is won in a winning lottery based on the entry of a ball into the first starting prize winning device 33a. In the winning lottery based on the ball entering the first starting prize winning device 33a, when a small hit is made, the variable prize winning device 32 is set to the first open position for 0.4 seconds as one round (short round). After it is repeated twice, the small winning state ends. That is, regarding the variable winning device 32, it is the same as "2RS" in appearance. However, the game mode does not change between before and after the occurrence of the small winning state. In other words, when "2RS" is won in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the probability mode, but even if a small win is won, the normal mode is continued. As a result, the variable winning device 32 does not need to be distributed to win a 2-round jackpot (2-round normal jackpot) to which a high probability state is not given in the winning lottery based on the ball entering the first starting prize-winning device 33a. It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is found that a transition to a high-probability state has occurred without fail by opening twice for a short period of time.

On the other hand, hit based on the ball entering the second start winning device 33b, that is, basically, when a big hit or a small hit occurs during the variable probability mode and the time reduction mode, the big hit and the Regardless of the type of small win, a win state occurs in which the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position.

More specifically, as the jackpot type when the jackpot state is won based on the ball entering the second start-up prize device 33b, a normal round in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position is repeated 16 times. 16-round variable jackpot "16RS", and 8-round variable jackpot "8RS" (8-round variable immediate instruction jackpot "8RS right") in which normal rounds in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position are repeated eight times. , and a 2-round normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “2RN”) in which a short round in which the rotary electric accessory is in the second open position is repeated twice. That is, with respect to "16RS" and "8RS (right)", a large increase in the number of game balls can be expected during the jackpot state, but "2RN" is a jackpot in which a large increase in the number of game balls cannot be expected.

Also, after the end of the "2RN" jackpot state, a "time reduction mode" is provided. In this example, "2RN" is also divided into three, "2RN30" to which the time reduction mode for 30 variable displays is provided, "2RN60" to which the time reduction mode for 60 variable displays is provided, and variable There is "2RN90" which gives a time reduction mode for 90 displays. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery based on the ball entering the second starting prize winning device 33b, the rate is "16RS" at a rate of 35%, "8RS" at a rate of 35%, and "8RS" at a rate of 20%. becomes "2RN30" at a rate of 5%, "2RN60" at a rate of 5%, and "2RN90" at a rate of 5%.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there is a case where a small win is won in a winning lottery based on the ball entering the second starting prize winning device 33b. In the winning lottery based on the ball entering the second starting prize winning device 33b, in the case of a small hit, the variable prize winning device 32b is set to the second open position for 0.4 seconds as one round (short round). After it is repeated twice, the small winning state ends. That is, regarding the variable winning device 32, it is the same as "2RN" in appearance. However, the game mode does not change between before and after the occurrence of the small winning state. That is, high-probability state such as probability mode basically shifts to a low-probability state (time reduction mode, etc.) by winning "2RN", but even if you win a small hit in probability mode, Mode continues. As a result, the variable winning device 32 can be opened twice in a short period of time, even if the winning lottery based on the ball entering the second starting prize winning device 33b does not perform the allocation to win the 2nd round probability variable jackpot "2RS". It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is found that a transition to a low-probability state has occurred without fail by using the position.

Also, the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position is basically configured to be displaced to the open position in the shortest distance. That is, the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position rotates clockwise to displace to the first open position, and rotates counterclockwise to displace to the second open position. However, as an effect when instructing/suggesting to the player which type of jackpot state is to be awarded, it is finally stopped at the first open position, but is rotated counterclockwise or Although it is typically stopped at the second open position, it may rotate clockwise.

For example, at the stage of starting a jackpot state (16RS, 8RS right, 8RS left, 8RN) with balls coming out based on the ball entering the first start prize winning device 33a (during the opening period of the jackpot state), the jackpot state ends. It is determined whether or not the fact that the variable probability mode is to be given later is taught outside the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the present embodiment, in the decorative pattern display device 42, the decorative patterns are arranged in an odd number of doubles, a specific character appears during the variable display in the decorative pattern display device 42, and a one-shot notification lamp (not shown) is turned on. Light emission and the like are associated with the provision of the variable probability mode.

When a negative determination is made in the determination, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a "rotating body chance performance" as a performance for suggesting/instructing the type of the jackpot state. In the lottery, for example, the winner is selected with a probability of about 50%. Then, when the lottery is won, the LED 435 built in the variable prize winning device 32 is caused to emit light, and the rotary electric accessory 404 and the like are driven and controlled in accordance with the performance pattern selected according to the type of the winning jackpot. be.

In the case of winning 16RS (the case of teaching the provision of variable probability mode in the rotating body chance production), the pattern (20%) where the rotating electric accessory 404 reaches the second open position counterclockwise and the counterclockwise A pattern that reaches the second open position after several rotations (70%), a pattern that reaches the second open position clockwise (5%), and a pattern that reaches the second open position after several clockwise rotations. There is a pattern (5%).

In the case of winning the 8RS right (the case of teaching the provision of the variable probability mode in the rotating body chance production), the pattern (40%) where the rotating electric accessory 404 reaches the second open position in the counterclockwise direction (40%) and the reverse A pattern (30%) that reaches the second open position after several clockwise rotations, a pattern (10%) that reaches the second open position clockwise, and a second open position after several clockwise rotations. There is a pattern (20%) leading to

If the 8RS left is won (a case where the variable probability mode is not taught even in the rotating body chance production, and the mode to be given is not clear), the rotary electric accessory 404 is rotated counterclockwise to the first open position. a pattern (20%) leading to the first open position after several rotations counterclockwise (10%) and a pattern leading clockwise to the first open position (20%) and a pattern clockwise leading to the first open position (20%). There is a pattern (50%) that reaches the first open position after several turns.

When 8RN is won (case where the given mode is not clear), the pattern (10%) where the rotating electric accessory 404 reaches the first open position counterclockwise and the pattern (10%) where it rotates counterclockwise several times. Then, a pattern (5%) leading to the first open position, a pattern leading clockwise to the first open position (55%), and a pattern leading to the first open position after several clockwise rotations (30%). ).

In this embodiment, the rotating body chance effect is performed during the opening period of the jackpot state (the period from the end of the variable display to the round of the variable winning device 32). The display device 42 may be configured such that the decorative pattern is almost stopped (slightly moved) and the display is performed during the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R. In addition, in the rotating body chance production, the rotary electric accessory 404 is operated, and the decorative pattern display device 42 (while the rotary electric accessory 404 is operating, a display prompting the user to look at the rotary electric accessory 404 is displayed), and the speaker are displayed. It is configured to liven up the production with sound effects from the SP and electric decorations, and at the same time when the rotary electric accessory 404 is stopped, the decorative pattern display device 42, voice, electric decorations, etc. are also displayed. It is configured to take a mode corresponding to the result indicated by the stop position of 404 .

On the other hand, the rotary electric accessory 404 in the open position is configured to always return to the closed position in the shortest distance. That is, the rotary electric accessory 404 is displaced counterclockwise to the closed position when it is at the first open position, and is displaced clockwise to the closed position when it is at the second open position. It has become.

In addition, the first special display device 43L that teaches the result of the winning lottery based on the ball entering the first starting winning device 33a, and the second teaching the result of the winning lottery based on the ball entering the second starting winning device 33b The 2 special display devices 43R are composed of two segment display devices, respectively, and are configured to be able to display symbols, characters, numbers, and the like as special symbols. The special display devices 43L and 43R are installed at positions visible to the player (in this example, positions below the second starting winning device 33b where game balls cannot pass).

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting prize winning device 33a, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display) of the special symbol, and the game ball enters the second starting prize winning device 33b. Triggered by the entry of a ball, the second special display device 43R is configured to perform switching display (variable display) of special symbols. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means, which will be described later.

In addition, after the variable display of the special symbols is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the result of the lottery, that is, "jackpot", " It is definitely displayed that it is a "minor win" or "loss". For example, when a game ball enters the first starting prize winning device 33a, the special pattern (combination of segments to be lit) is switched at high speed (for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L (variable display). ), and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, one of the special symbols is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, for example, when a "big win" is won in the winning lottery, the corresponding special symbols are displayed when the variation is stopped, and a big win state occurs.

Furthermore, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, the type of the jackpot, that is, any of "16RS", "8RS", "8RN", "2RS" and "2RN" is taught by the special symbols to be stopped. be. Moreover, there are not one but a plurality of stopping modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R for teaching one jackpot type, and one of them is selected and stopped. In addition, when either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R performs the variable display or the determined display, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed). may be set), and if neither the variable display nor the fixed display is performed, "-" is displayed in both.

In addition, when a game ball newly enters the first or second start winning device 33a, 33b during the variable display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the variable display for that It is configured to be performed after the end of the variable display that is being performed at the time. That is, the variable display is put on standby (suspended). The maximum number of times the variable display is suspended is determined for each pachinko machine model. Up to four variable displays (a total of eight variable displays) are reserved for each game ball.

Furthermore, the pending number of the variable display based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning device 33a (hereinafter referred to as "first variable display") is arranged above the first special display device 43L and is displayed in blue. The number of holdings of the variable display (hereinafter referred to as "second variable display") based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning device 33b is lit by the first holding lamp 46a that can emit light. 2, which is arranged above the special display device 43R and is illuminated by a second holding lamp 46b capable of emitting red light. The holding lamps 46a and 46b are provided with four each, which is the same as the maximum holding number of the first variable display and the second variable display. Light. Display contents of the holding lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub-control device 262 as a sub-control means to be described later. In addition, when the game ball newly wins the starting winning units 33a and 33b during the jackpot state, the variable display for that amount is also suspended. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of suspensions of variable display based on the entry of game balls into the starting winning devices 33a and 33b is also displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 (when the variable display is performed, the screen displayed at the bottom).

It should be noted that the suspended variable displays are basically digested in the order they were suspended, but if both the first variable display and the second variable display are suspended (hold lamp 46b are lit by one or more), the second variable display is preferentially extinguished. That is, unless the second variable display triggered by the winning of the second starting prize-winning device 33b is completely extinguished, the first variable display triggered by the winning of the ball to the first starting prize-winning device 33a is performed. There is no configuration. For example, in a state in which one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the second start winning device 33b and one second holding lamp 46b is lit, the first variable display is postponed and the second variable display is performed first.

The variable specific lamp 40 indicates which of the first start winning device 33a and the second start winning device 33b the variable display performed by the decorative pattern display device 42 corresponds to (the second start winning device 33b). 1 variable display or second variable display), and is arranged at a position visible to the player (in this example, above the stage 153 of the center frame 47). The variation specific lamp 40 includes an LED whose emission color is blue and an LED whose emission color is red. It emits red light when displaying.

The variable display device unit 35 has a normal symbol display device 41 (located above the stage 153 in the center frame 47) which is variably displayed when the through gate 34 is passed, and variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. A decorative pattern display device 42 is provided to variably display according to the time.

The normal symbol display device 41 is configured to be able to light up and display "○" or "X" as a normal symbol, and when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, for example, the normal symbol is changed from "○" to "X". →“○”→・・・and switch display (variation display) at high speed. Then, when the variable display stops for a few seconds at the "O" symbol (winning symbol), the second starting winning device 33b (wing member 37) is opened for a predetermined period of time. Display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 which will be described later.

Further, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the variable display of the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 41, the variable display for that amount is performed after the end of the variable display being performed at that time. It is configured to be done. That is, the variable display is put on standby (suspended). The maximum number of times of variable display of normal symbols to be suspended is determined for each pachinko machine model, but is suspended up to four times in this embodiment. In addition, the number of suspensions of variable display of normal symbols is arranged in the variable display device unit 35, and is illuminated by a suspension lamp 44 capable of emitting white light. The suspension lamps 44 are provided with four each, which is the same as the maximum number of suspensions of the variation display of normal symbols, and are lit by the same number as the number of suspension variation displays.

In addition, as a high ball entry state, for example, (1) a state in which the fluctuation display time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than that in the low ball entry state, (2) a single opening time of the second start winning device 33b ( (3) a state in which the prescribed number of game balls that can be entered per opening of the second starting prize winning device 33b is greater than in the low ball entry state; (4) A state in which the number of times the second starting prize winning device 33b is opened per winning of the ball-entering support lottery is greater than in the low-ball-entering state; It is also possible to raise the level of The high ball entry state in this embodiment employs the configurations (1), (2), and (5) above. Of course, without being limited to this, any one of the configurations (1) to (5) or any combination of the configurations (1) to (5) may be adopted as the “high support mode”. As a result, the game balls are likely to frequently win prizes in the second starting prize winning device 33b, the number of times the winning lottery is executed increases, and the decrease in the number of balls possessed by the player is suppressed, resulting in a good ball holding state. .

The decorative pattern display device 42 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be able to variably display decorative patterns as identification information. The display contents of the decorative pattern display device 42 are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45, which will be described later. That is, in the decorative pattern display device 42, based on the command from the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262 assists so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display content is determined, and display is performed by the display control device 45 based on the determination.

The decorative pattern display device 42 is provided with, for example, three pattern display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of decorative patterns (for example, number patterns with numbers 1 to 9) are displayed in each pattern display area. The decorative symbols are sequentially displayed (variably displayed), and thereafter, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area→lower symbol display area→middle symbol display area). . For example, when the main controller 261 confirms the occurrence of the big win, the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R display corresponding to the big win, and the decorative pattern display device 42 shows the big win. (For example, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are arranged so that the same decorative symbols are lined up on a predetermined effective line. ) and the jackpot state is started.

Further, when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the big hit, as a preliminary step, for example, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area. In this way, the state in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still performed in the middle symbol display area is the ready-to-win state. Of course, the occurrence of the reach state does not necessarily mean that the jackpot will be won, and there are cases where the win is lost.

In this embodiment, after the ready-to-win state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, the same decorative symbol (ready-to-win symbol) stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area is stopped and displayed on the same active line. When it is done (when double eyes are displayed stopped), a jackpot state is given. In addition, in the case of an odd number of doubles, it is taught that a jackpot type to which a variable probability mode is given after the end of the jackpot state (that "16RS" or "8RS" described later occurs), and an even number of doubles is taught. In the case of , it is taught that winning a jackpot state in which a probability variable mode or a time reduction mode is given after the jackpot state ends (any of "16RS", "8RS", or "8RN" described later occurs) be done.

The combination of decorative patterns other than doublet basically teaches "missing", but in this embodiment, even if the big hit is "2RS", "2RN", the decorative patterns are doublets. It is not stopped by the combination, but is stopped by the combination in which the ready-to-win symbols are not displayed. In addition, the "minor win" is also stop-displayed with a combination of the ready-to-win symbols but the missing symbols.

For example, in the variable probability mode, a dedicated variable probability stage is displayed in the decorative pattern display device 42 as an effect corresponding to the game mode (indicating the game mode in which the player is staying). When the mode ends, or when a "small hit" is won, the variable probability stage ends, and a pullback stage is displayed in which it is not possible to determine whether the variable probability mode is selected. Then, if "2RN" is won and the period of the given time reduction mode ends, the pullback stage ends and the normal mode indicating that it is the normal mode (very likely) Start showing the stage. Further, when the "small hit" is won, the game mode remains in the variable probability mode since there is no change in the game mode before and after the "small hit". Therefore, although it shifts to the pullback stage, it is easy to win big, and furthermore, when the period corresponding to the maximum of the time reduction mode (90 times of variable display of special symbols) is exceeded, it is grasped that it is a probability variable mode. be able to.

In addition, as described above, the correspondence relationship between the special symbol stop mode and the big win type in the special display devices 43L and 43R is grasped, and the stop mode of the special symbol variation display indicating the occurrence of the big win or small win is confirmed. If so, it is possible to determine which type of jackpot has been won. In addition, "16RS" and "8RS" are the types of jackpots to be displayed on the decorative pattern display device 42 in the case of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery performed based on the ball entering the second starting prize winning device 33b. I have to. For this reason, basically (except when the variable display corresponding to the ball entering the first start winning device 33a that has been suspended) is extinguished) in the decorative design display device 42 in the variable probability mode or the time reduction mode When the jackpot teaching is performed, provision of the variable probability mode is determined.

Further, for example, in the normal mode, as an effect corresponding to the game mode, the normal stage is displayed on the decorative pattern display device 42, but when "2RS" is won and the mode is shifted to the probability variable mode, or the "small win ”, the normal stage ends, and a precursor stage is displayed in which it is not possible to determine whether the variable probability mode is selected. In this embodiment, when the "small hit" is the transition opportunity, that is, when staying in the normal mode, this sign stage is a period of about 10 to 50 times with a variable display of special symbols. After being derived in , it returns to the normal stage. On the other hand, when "2RS" is the transition opportunity, that is, when staying in the latent probability mode, basically it is a premonition stage until a big hit. In addition, a lottery may be conducted to determine whether to return to the normal stage from the omen stage, or after returning from the omen stage to the normal stage, a lottery may be drawn to determine whether to move to the omen stage again (in latent mode, , it is desirable to increase the probability of returning to the precursor stage). In addition, when "8RN" is won in the winning lottery based on the ball entering the first starting prize winning device 33a, and "8RS" is won, the probability variable mode is given until the end of the jackpot state. If it is not taught, after the jackpot state ends, the stage shifts to the pullback stage.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a rail 50 which is composed of an inner rail forming part 51 and an outer rail forming part 52 and guides the game ball shot from the shooting device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 . As a result, the game ball shot with the rotating operation of the handle 18 is guided into the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 through the shooting rails 61 and 50 .

A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail constituting portion 51 . As a result, the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area is prevented from returning into the rail 50 again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to substantially the tip portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail constituting portion 52 . A game ball shot with a force greater than or equal to a predetermined amount hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 30 .

Further, in the present embodiment, the outer rail forming part 52 ends at the upper right part of the game board 30 and the inner rail forming part 51 ends at the lower right part of the game board 30 . Therefore, the play area is defined by the rails 50 and the inner peripheral surfaces of the window holes 39 of the resin base 38 . However, since the game ball hit by the shooting device 60 may flow backward on the rail 50 until it passes the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel parts of the inner and outer rail constituent parts 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. be killed.

As shown in FIG. 3 , a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the rear side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101 . The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower tray communication path 71 that connects the payout mechanism 352 to the outlet 16 of the lower tray 15 and an upper tray communication path 73 that connects the payout mechanism 352 to the upper tray 19 . In addition, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball passage unit 70 of the front frame set 14 has A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower tray 15.例文帳に追加As a result, if a game ball shot from the shooting device 60 does not reach the return-ball prevention member 53 and travels back along the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 72 to the lower tray 15. Ejected.

Reference numeral 67 in FIGS. 3 and 4 denotes a payout passage for guiding game balls paid out by a payout mechanism 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12. The upper tray communication passage 73 (upper tray 19) and a passage leading to the lower tray communication passage 71 (lower tray 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward due to the biasing force of a spring or the like, and nearly closes the outlet of the payout passage 67. ing. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet-side rear end of the lower tray communication passage 71 . The inlets (ball inlets) of the lower tray communicating path 71 and the upper tray communicating path 73 are adjacent to each other, and the inlets and the dispensing path 67 are separated by a predetermined distance when the front frame set 14 is closed, A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. Therefore, when the upper tray 19 and the upper tray communication path 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be paid out flow to the lower tray communication path 71 side (overflow to the entrance side of the lower tray communication path 71), and the lower tray connection It will be dispensed to the lower tray 15 through the passage 71 .

In addition, the ball passage unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) for detecting game balls positioned in the lower tray communication passage 71 . Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls (that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls and that the game balls are staying in the lower tray communication passage 71). be able to. In this embodiment, based on the detection of game balls continuously for a predetermined period of time by the full detection switch, an error notification is provided to teach that the lower tray 15 is full by using the display or sound on the decorative pattern display device 42. is controlled. In addition, when the retention of the game ball in the lower tray communication passage 71 is eliminated and the game ball is no longer detected by the full detection switch (when the game ball is no longer detected continuously for a predetermined time), the error notification state is canceled.

Next, the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. On the back of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally, and some of them are arranged so as to be overlapped in the front and back, and a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls. and a resin protective cover, etc. are attached. Since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally called the back pack, the unit is called "back pack unit 203" here.

First, the rear configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the rear side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover covering the center frame 47 from behind is provided. 213 is provided so as to protrude rearward. In addition, on the rear side of the frame cover 213, the decorative pattern display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, the display control device 45, and the sub-control device 262 can be attached and detached in a stacked state. attached to the

The decorative pattern display device 42 is housed in a storage box 42a having an opening for exposing the display portion (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative pattern display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and is attached to the rear surface of the frame cover 213. fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is housed in a substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative pattern display device 42 (housing box 42a). The sub-controller 262 is accommodated in a substrate box 262a and fixed to the rear side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). An LED control board or the like for driving the LED or the like built in the center frame 47 is arranged inside the frame cover 213 . The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

Below the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 is provided with a ball recovery mechanism (not shown) for recovering game balls that have entered various winning slots. The game balls collected by this ball collecting mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 which will be described later, and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 from a discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 .

Also, in this embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261 . More specifically, a substrate box 263 in which a main controller 261 is mounted is rotatably pivoted to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

The main controller 261 is housed in a substrate box 263 made of transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and these box base and box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board box 263 connected by the sealing member is configured so that it cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with ball entry detection switches for detecting game balls that have entered the various prize winning openings corresponding to the various winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 , a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 , and a count switch 223 is provided to the variable winning device 32 . Further, the first start prize winning device 33a and the second start prize winning device 33b are provided with a first start prize winning switch 224a and a second start prize winning switch 224b. Furthermore, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34 .

In addition, although not shown, the back frame set 215 includes a first board electrically connected to the winning opening switch 221, the count switch 223, the assist winning detection switch 227, and the through gate switch 225 via cable connectors. A relay board is provided. This first board surface relay board relays the winning slot switch 221 and the like and the main controller 261, and is electrically connected to the main controller 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the first start-up prize switch 224a and the second start-up prize switch 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via a connector cable without passing through the relay board.

The detection results detected by the various incoming ball detection switches are taken into the main controller 261 . Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) according to the winning situation of each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and based on the output signal from the payout control device 311, a predetermined number of game balls is sent. is paid out (except when detected by through gate switch 225).

In addition, although not shown, on the back side of the game board 30, a winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the blade member 37 by the second starting winning device 33b is provided. In addition, the back frame set 215 also includes a second board relay board (not shown) that relays the big winning motor 405 of the variable winning device 32, the winning opening solenoid of the second starting winning device 33b, and the main controller 261. is provided.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 . The back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward about an opening/closing axis extending in the vertical direction. ing. In addition, an external terminal plate 240 is provided on the upper left portion of the back pack unit 203 (upper right portion in FIG. 5).

The external terminal board 240 is for relaying transmission of various kinds of information to a game hall computer or the like, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For the sake of convenience, no reference numerals are attached, but for example, a terminal for outputting information about the current game state (jackpot state, variable probability mode, etc.), the front frame set 14 and the inner frame detected by the open detection switches 91 and 92 described later A terminal for outputting information about the opening of 12, a terminal for outputting information about various error states such as ball entry error, lower tray full error, tank no ball error, payout error, prize paid out from payout control device 311 A terminal for outputting information about the number of balls is provided.

The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which left and right side surfaces and an upper surface are closed and only a lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213 . However, in this embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 is configured to cover the upper portion and the right portion (the left portion in FIG. 5) of the board box 263 as well. As a result, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided on the right side of the board box 263 and the terminal section (board side connector) provided along the upper edge of the main controller 261 are covered. It will happen.

The dispensing mechanism section 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover section 354 . Namely, above the protective cover portion 354, a tank 355 which opens upward is provided, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected a tank rail 356 which has, for example, two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and is gently inclined toward the downstream side. Concatenated. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and payout of the required number of game balls is appropriately performed by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 and the like.

In the payout mechanism section 352, a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power supply from the outside is installed. there is The power switch board 382 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 V AC via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

Below the back pack unit 203 (board box 263), a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported by the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and that can be opened rearward is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow in. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging the pachinko machine 10 to the outside is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the prize-winning openings such as the general prize-winning opening 31 are collected via the ball recovery mechanism of the back frame set 215 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 . Incidentally, the out port 36 is similarly connected to the discharge passage portion 217, and the game balls that do not win in any of the prize winning ports are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured as separate bodies and can be opened and closed independently, but the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also possible to

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the lower frame set 251, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are detachable in a state of being superimposed on each other. attached to the

The firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are housed in a board box 313 a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251 . For the sake of convenience, the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices, but they are actually configured by one substrate (printed circuit board).

Also, the payout control device 311 is housed in the board box 311a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The board box 311a housing the payout control device 311 is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the board box 263 housing the above-described main control device 261 so that a trace of the opening of the board box 311a remains. It's becoming

In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is housed in a board box 314a and fixed to the rear side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

Also, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 projecting outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball clogging occurs in the payout motor, the payout motor is rotated forward or reverse to clear the ball jam (return to normal state).

Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 projecting outward from the board box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and even in the event of a power failure, it can retain the state at the time of the power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure (recovery of power). can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. to put in.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the rear side of the right side portion of the inner frame 12 . The locking device 600 has a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1, etc.) exposed on the front side of the front frame set 14. A key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 700 and turned to one side to open the lock. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating it in the other direction. In this embodiment, inner frame 12 is locked to outer frame 11 and front frame set 14 is locked to inner frame 12 .

As described above, the right-side frame-constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 is formed with the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). reference). As a result, it becomes difficult to insert a wire or the like from the back side of the outer frame 11 and operate the locking device 600 with the wire or the like. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Furthermore, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The rear pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided at the lower right portion of the front side of the inner frame 12 (the right side of the launching device 60), and FIG. As shown in , an inner frame open detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right portion of the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). The front frame open detection switch 91 and the inner frame open detection switch 92 each have a detection part that can appear and disappear with respect to the switch body, and the front frame open detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection part faces forward, The inner frame open detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection portion faces rearward. When the detector is in a state of protruding from the switch body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detector is pushed toward the switch body and retracted into the switch body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261 . That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the detection part of the front frame open detection switch 91 is pressed by the back surface of the front frame set 14 and is turned off. It turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame open detection switch 92 is turned off by pressing the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11. When the inner frame 12 is opened, the switch 92 is turned off. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. A main controller 261 (main substrate) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the CPU 501, and a RAM 503 that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. Also, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, ROM, and RAM may not be integrated into one chip, but may be integrated into chips for each function.

The RAM 503 includes a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I/O values, and the like. ) and a backup area 503a.

The RAM 503 is configured to retain (back up) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. All data stored in the

The backup area 503a is designed to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power cut when the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power cut or the like. (similarly)) and the values of each register, I/O, etc. are stored. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed by the main processing when the power is turned off, and conversely, each value written to the backup area 503a is restored when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation; the same applies hereinafter). is executed in The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

If at least the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a are backed up, it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

An input/output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus, a data bus, and the like. Connected to the input/output port 505 are a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, payout control device 311, sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, normal symbol display device 41, etc., which will be described later. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L, 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by the main control device 261. FIG. On the other hand, the decorative pattern display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262 .

In addition, although illustration of various relay boards etc. is omitted for convenience, the input/output port 505 includes a winning opening switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning switches 224a and 224b, an assist winning detection switch 227, a through gate switch 225, a handle Various detection switches such as 18 various switches, various substrates, and various electric parts such as solenoids for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 are connected. In other words, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board-side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors.

The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 which is an arithmetic device, a ROM 552 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 551, and a control program stored in the ROM 552. It includes a RAM 553, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data, etc., an input/output port 554, a bus line 555, and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit (not shown). It has The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the CPU 551 .

The input/output port 554 is connected to the CPU 551 , the ROM 552 and the RAM 553 via a bus line 555 and also to the display control device 45 . Further, the input/output port 554 is connected with the speaker SP, the hold lamps 46a and 46b, the performance button 125, various illumination parts and the lamps 102-104.

The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261, and causes the decorative pattern display device 42 to display. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main controller 261 are adapted to display that the jackpot has been won. In the decorative pattern display device 42 controlled by , variable display (of decorative patterns) is performed as effect display in accordance with the variable display of (the special patterns in) the special display devices 43L and 43R.

The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358 . A CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 storing control programs executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory and the like.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main controller 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I/O are stored, and a backup area 513a.

The RAM 513 is configured to retain (back up) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. data is backed up. If at least the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a are backed up, it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

Backup area 513a, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power cut when the power is turned on again, the stack pointer at the time of power cut, each register, This is an area for storing values such as I/O. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed by the main process when the power is turned off, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed by the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 is also configured to receive a power failure signal SK1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing is immediately executed as power failure processing.

In the work area, a payout permission flag set to allow the payout of prize balls by the payout control device 311, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and a main control device 261 A command buffer is provided in which commands sent from are stored.

The payout permission flag is a flag for setting the payout permission of prize balls, and is turned on when a specific command permitting the payout of prize balls is transmitted from the main controller 261 and the specific command is received. or when it returns to the state before power-off. In this embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command that instructs the initialization process of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command that instructs the payout of prize balls, and a There are three payout return commands sent in the case.

The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. It is turned off when returning to the previous state, and is turned off when the received command is determined by the command determination process.

The command buffer consists of a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands sent from the main controller 261 . The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when a command is stored and read, the store pointer and read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

An input/output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and RAM 513 via a bus line 514 comprising an address bus and a data bus. The input/output port 515 is connected to the RAM erasing switch circuit 543, the main controller 261, the firing controller 312, the dispensing device 358, and the like.

The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (ball rental button 121 and return button 122) on the front of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. and are electrically connected to each other, take in the command of the player's ball lending operation, and output it to the card unit. Note that the card unit connection board 314 may be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are directly lent to the upper tray 19 from a ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit.

The shooting control device 312 permits or prohibits shooting of game balls by the shooting device 60, and the shooting device 60 is allowed to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal detects that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing prohibition button 18a ( 1) is not operated, the shooting device 60 is driven, and game balls are shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18. FIG.

The display control device 45 follows the instruction from the sub-controller 262 and executes the variable display of the decorative design in the decorative design display device 42 . The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530, 531. and An input/output port 554 of the sub-controller 262 is connected to the input port 527 . Also, the CPU 521 , program ROM 522 , work RAM 523 and VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 via the bus line 530 . An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and the output port 529 is connected to the decorative pattern display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command, and controls the VDP 526. (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526). Thereby, display control in the decorative pattern display device 42 is performed.

A program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and a work RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the CPU 521. is.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative design display device 42. By rewriting the content of the video RAM 524, the display content of the decorative design display device 42 is changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as designs displayed on the decorative design display device 42 .

The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates the LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative pattern display device 42 . Since the VDP 526 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the timing of each of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc., and intervenes in the reading and writing of data.

In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to power failure, etc., and a RAM deletion switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM deletion switch 323. and

The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating power to each of the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an overview, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24V power supply supplied from the outside, and generates +12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, +5V power supply for logic, backup power supply for RAM backup, etc. These +12V power supply, +5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operating power source (+12V power source, +5V power source, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311 . Similarly, various switches, motors, and the like are supplied with operating power through the control device to which they are connected.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout controller 311 when the power is shut off due to power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors a stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. A power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of this power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of power failure and execute power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing).

Even after the stable DC voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 normally outputs 5 volts, which is the driving voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the power failure processing. configured to maintain value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323 . When the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erasing switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erasing signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the RAMs 503 and 513 of the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 are cleared. be.

In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as main control means performs a lottery using various counter information during the game. Specifically, a hit/fail random number counter C1 used for a win/fail lottery to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, a type determination counter C2 used to determine the jackpot type (type lottery), and a reach state in the decorative symbol display device 42. , an initial value random number counter CINI used to set the initial value of the success/failure random number counter C1, the first and second special display devices 43L, 43R (decorative pattern display A first variation type counter CS1 and a second variation type counter CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the device 42), and a normal design random number counter C4 used for the lottery (entrance support lottery) of the normal design display device 41. is used. Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for lottery for the reach type when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device . Specifically, according to the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative design display device 42, that is, the performance pattern is determined.

Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 as the lower limit after reaching the upper limit. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

The RAM 503 stores the values of the success/failure random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3, as a special variation reservation area as a reservation storage area, and the normal pattern random number counter C4. A variable holding area is provided. The normal variable holding area comprises one execution area and four holding areas (first holding area to fourth holding area). In each holding area of the normal fluctuation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored chronologically according to the passage history of the game ball to the through gate 34.例文帳に追加By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the normal symbol display device 41 can be held up to four times.

In addition, the special variation reservation area includes a first special variation reservation area and a second special variation storage area each having four reservation areas (first reservation to fourth reservation area), and one execution area. In each reservation area of the first special variable reservation area, each value of the win/fail random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is set according to the winning history of the game ball to the first start winning device 33a. Stored sequentially. In each reservation area of the second special variable reservation area, each value of the winning random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is set according to the winning history of the game ball to the second start winning device 33b. Stored sequentially. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to suspend the variable display up to four times on each of the special display devices 43L and 43R.

To explain each counter in detail, the hit/fail random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599. It is configured to return to Normally, when the success/failure random number counter C1 completes one cycle, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the success/failure random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter (value=0 to 599) similar to the success/failure random number counter C1, and is updated once for each timer interrupt and repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the success/failure random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the success/failure random number counter C1 is stored in the success/failure random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting prize winning device 33a or the second starting prize winning device 33b, the value of the win/fail random number counter C1 stored in the win/fail random number counter buffer is stored in the special change holding area.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of values of the hit/fail random number counter C1 that becomes a big hit in the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is "7, 307", and the probability is high. In the state (probability variable mode, potential probability mode), the number of values of the hit/fail random number counter C1 that becomes a big hit is 20, and the values are "7 to 16, 307 to 316". In this embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with two success/fail determination tables that are referred to when determining whether or not the value of the success/failure random number counter C1 corresponds to a big win. There is a first right/wrong judgment table that stores values and a second right/wrong judgment table that stores "8 to 16, 308 to 316" as jackpot values.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a random number counter C1 is used to draw a lottery to determine whether or not a small win is won when a big win is not won. In the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode), the number of values of the small hit random number counter C1 is 1, the value is "404", and the high probability state (variable probability mode, latent probability mode) ), the value of the success/failure random number counter C1, which is a small win, is 10, and the value is "404 to 413". Incidentally, for the determination of whether or not the small win is successful, the first small win determination table storing "404" as the winning value and the second small winning determination table storing "405 to 413" as the winning value are referred to.

In addition, in the normal mode, the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery (big hit probability) is 1/300, the probability of winning a small hit (small hit probability) is 1/600, and the ball support lottery The variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 for teaching the result is 8 seconds, and when winning the entry support lottery, the second start winning device 33b is opened for 0.4 seconds.

In the variable probability mode, the probability of a big win is 1/30 and the probability of a small win is 1/60, making it easier to make a big win or a small win than in the normal mode. In addition, in the variable probability mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance support lottery is 0.4 seconds, which is shorter than in the normal mode, and when winning the entrance support lottery, the second The starting prize winning device 33b is opened three times, and each opening time is 4 seconds (the opening of 4 seconds is repeated three times with a closing period of 0.4 seconds in between). That is, in the variable probability mode, compared to the normal mode, the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shortened, and the opening time of the second start winning device 33b per winning of the entrance support lottery is longer, and the number of times of opening is longer. will increase. As a result, the time zone in which the second starting prize winning device 33b is in the open state is lengthened, so that game balls frequently enter the second starting prize winning device 33b (become in a high ball winning state). , the winning lottery is continuously performed, and the state of keeping the ball is good. In addition, in the high ball entry state, the probability that the "○" symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the ball entry support lottery) may be set higher than in the normal mode.

In the time reduction mode, the big win probability is 1/300 and the small win probability is 1/600. In addition, in the time reduction mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance support lottery is 0.4 seconds, and when winning the entrance support lottery, the second start winning device 33b is opened three times. and each open time is 4 seconds. That is, in the time shortening mode, the jackpot probability is as low as in the normal mode, but if only the operation of the second starting prize winning device 33b is seen, it is the same as the variable probability mode. In this embodiment, after the jackpot state of "8RN" or "2RN" is completed, the total number of fluctuations is displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (90 times after "8RN") Thus, the time reduction mode is set for "2RN" 30 times ("2RN30"), 60 times ("2RN60"), and 90 times ("2RN90"). Also, the time reduction mode ends when the special display devices 43L and 43R perform the variable display for the specified number of times even if the jackpot state does not occur, and then shifts to the normal mode.

In the latent probability mode, the probability of a big win is 1/30 and the probability of a small win is 1/60. Further, in the latent probability mode, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 8 seconds, and when winning the ball-entering support lottery, the second starting prize winning device 33b is opened only once for 0.4 seconds. That is, in the latent probability mode, although the probability of the jackpot is as high as in the variable probability mode, only the operation of the second starting prize winning device 33b is the same as in the normal mode. In this embodiment, after the end of the "2RS" jackpot state, the latent certainty mode is entered, and continues at least until the jackpot state occurs. Incidentally, in this embodiment, if a winning lottery based on the ball entering the first starting prize winning device 33a is won, there is no allocation to win "2RN", so the latent certainty mode ends quietly. Such a situation is avoided (continued until winning a jackpot with balls).

The type determining counter C2 is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and returns to 0, which is the lower limit, after reaching the upper limit (that is, 19). In addition, the ROM 502 includes a first type determination table (corresponding to the first start winning device 33a) that is referenced when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to, a second type determination A table (corresponding to the second start winning device 33b) is provided. Then, when a big win is won in the lottery, the type of the type of the jackpot state to be given is determined based on the value of the type determination counter C2 (type lottery is performed), and the determined type of the jackpot state is determined. will be granted.

The type determination counter C2 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting prize winning device 33a or the second starting prize winning device 33b, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area of the RAM 503. .

The variable selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 as the lower limit after reaching the upper limit (that is, 238). In this embodiment, after the ready-to-win state occurs with respect to the decorative pattern, the final stop pattern shifts by one before and after the ready-to-win pattern by the variation selection counter C3 and stops, and the same ready-to-win state occurs. A lottery is drawn for "reach other than front and rear out" in which the rear final stop symbol stops at a position other than the front and rear of the reach symbol and "complete out" in which the reach state does not occur. In this embodiment, a reach determination table is provided in the ROM 502 to store the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. The reach determination table stores a value of "0 to 238", C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front and rear out reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to reach other than front and rear out, C3 = 22 to 238 is perfect It has a configuration that corresponds to the outside.

The variation selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the variation selection counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting prize winning device 33a or the second starting prize winning device 33b, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation holding area of the RAM 503. .

Further, one of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 59, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 59), and then the lower limit. It is configured to return to 0, and the other fluctuation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 37, and after reaching the upper limit (that is, 37), it returns to 0, which is the lower limit. It has become. For example, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach pattern of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough pattern variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after the reach occurs. (In this example, the middle pattern), a more detailed pattern variation mode such as the elapsed time until the stop is determined. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize diversification of fluctuation patterns. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

In addition, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time the normal processing described later is executed, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal processing. Buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining a variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative design by the decorative design display device 42 .

Note that the size and range of each counter is merely an example and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

In addition, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 99, for example, and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 99). The random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is obtained when the game ball passes through either the left or right through gate 34. Low input. The number of winning random number values in the ball state is 1, and the range is 1. On the other hand, the number of random number values winning in the high ball entry state is 99. The range is "1 to 99".And, when the value of the winning normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired, after the variable display is performed for a predetermined time in the normal symbol display device 41, the symbol corresponding to winning ("○" in this example) is stopped and displayed, and the second start winning opening 473 is opened in a pattern corresponding to the game mode at that time.

As described in detail above, according to the first embodiment, the variable winning device 32 not only opens and closes the big winning hole 402, but also opens and closes the big winning hole 402 within a range where the ball can enter the big winning hole 402. It has a rotary electric accessory 404 that can change the ease with which a ball is entered into the ball 402.例文帳に追加For this reason, in one variable winning device 32, not only does the state change between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 402 and a closed state in which it is impossible, Also, the ease with which a game ball enters the big winning hole 402 can be switched. As a result, even if only one variable winning device 32 is provided, variations in the game state (a state in which a game ball cannot enter the variable winning device 32, a state in which a game ball can enter the variable winning device 32, and It is possible to increase the state in which game balls can enter the variable winning device 32 more efficiently, or to add novel changes to the game.

In particular, in the present embodiment, by hitting the game ball to the left route of the game area, it is possible to enter the rotating electric accessory 404 in the first open position, and by hitting the game ball to the right route of the game area, A ball can be entered into the rotary electric accessory 404 in the second open position. Therefore, the game ball is divided into the left route and the right route, and the big hit state in the right-handed state can win more prize balls than the big hit state in the left-handed state. Even in the configuration having the flexibility, one variable winning device 32 can sufficiently cope with it. As a result, by providing an interesting variable winning device 32, it is possible to improve interest.

In this embodiment, the rotary electric accessory 404 has a symmetrical shape with respect to an imaginary vertical line passing through the center of the rotary electric accessory 404 at the first open position and at the second open position. , When only the rotary electric accessory 404 is taken, the ease of entry of the game ball into the inlet 421 is the same at first glance, but when it is in the first open position, the opening range of the inlet 421 There is a game nail (frontage nail 408) in the opening, and the area in which the game ball can enter substantially in the opening range of the inflow port 421 is smaller than when it is in the second opening position. Therefore, it can be said that the game ball is more likely to enter the rotary electric accessory 404 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position.

In addition, the rotary electric accessory 404, which has the function of guiding game balls moving in the game area in front of the big winning opening 402 to the big winning opening 402 and opening and closing the big winning opening 402, rotates to rotate the variable winning device 32. is changed between an open state and a closed state. For this reason, for example, when the variable winning device 32 slides up and down or left and right, the big winning opening 402 is exposed from the empty space, or a closing part is provided integrally with the variable winning device 32 so as not to be exposed. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the size of the variable winning device 32 is increased. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outflow port and the specific winning port are communicated, and the specific winning of the game ball that does not pass through the inflow port and the outflow port. A relatively compact and simple configuration for preventing the ball from entering the mouth can be achieved. Also, for example, compared to the case where the variable winning device 32 slides back and forth, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the ease with which a game ball enters or the like changes.

In addition, in the variable winning device 32, the rotary electric accessory 404 has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. The position of the mounting portion 414 of the device main body 403 is avoided. Therefore, the game nail (frontage nail 408 ) that restricts the entry of the ball into the inflow port 421 can be arranged closer to the rotary electric accessory 404 around the rotary electric accessory 404 . In addition, it serves as an auxiliary member that supports the lower outer peripheral surface and the lower front surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 in the device main body 403 that prevents the outflow from the inlet 421 to the outside and supports the rotary electric accessory 404 . The portion 412 and the retaining portion 413 can be provided relatively easily and preferably. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable winning device 32 including the auxiliary members. Also, the large winning opening 402 can be efficiently formed as wide as possible.

In addition, the inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall 426 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is inclined rearward toward the outer peripheral side of the rotary electric accessory 404, and the rotary electric accessory 404 is positioned at the first open position and the second open position. , the surface of the connection wall 426 that faces upward and receives a game ball that has entered the inside of the rotary electric accessory 404 is inclined backward and downward. Therefore, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the open position, the game ball entering the rotary electric accessory 404 from the inflow port 421 more reliably flows into the rear outflow port 422 and further to the big winning opening 402. , and it is possible to prevent a game ball entering the inflow port 421 from spilling out of the inflow port 421.例文帳に追加

Furthermore, the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is approximately the front edge portion of the cylindrical base portion 411 that fits inside the mounting opening 401 formed in the game board 30 of the device main body 403 . Furthermore, the front edge of the base portion 411 is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 30 . Therefore, the game ball moving along the front surface of the game board 30 collides with the edge of the base portion 411 and the rear wall portion 424, and is flipped away from the variable winning device 32, or is flipped. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball collides with the front wall portion 425 or the like with great force, causing damage or deterioration of the front wall portion 425, or the like.

Furthermore, a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 of the rotary electric accessory 404 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inlet 421 . Therefore, even from the front of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to easily grasp where the inlet 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is located.

Further, in this embodiment, the rotary electric accessory 404 is configured to displace through the shortest distance when displacing from the first open position or the second open position to the closed position. For this reason, the rotary electric accessory 404 can be displaced to a desired position relatively quickly, and the game progresses smoothly, and power saving can be achieved.

On the other hand, the rotary electric accessory 404 is configured such that a distance other than the shortest distance may be selected when displacing from the closed position to the first open position or the second open position. That is, after the occurrence of the big win is taught on the decorative pattern display device 42 or the like, and before the start of the round in the big win state, the stop position (first open position or second open position) of the rotating electric accessory 404 teaches the type of the big win.・Suggested rotating body chance production may be performed. In this way, by performing an unprecedented performance of using the operation mode of the variable prize winning device 32 for the performance related to the suggestion of the jackpot type, interest in the variable prize winning device 32 itself is increased, and interest is improved. can be planned. In particular, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a disappointing one is decided when the rotary electric accessory 404 starts to move, and it is possible to improve the game playability.

Furthermore, while making the rotating electric accessory 404 visually recognizable by the rotating body chance presentation, the player can clearly grasp which of the left route and the right route the game ball should be hit in the big winning state in order to shift to the big winning round as it is. be able to.

(Second embodiment)
The second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, focusing on the variable prize winning device 32, which is a characteristic part, especially the rotary electric accessory 404. FIG. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and the same member names and member numbers will be used.

The rotary electric accessory 404 of the variable winning device 32 of the second embodiment is formed with a hole for allowing game balls to enter inside the rotary electric accessory 404 in addition to the inlet 421 . More specifically, the connecting wall 426 of this embodiment passes through the center of the front wall portion 425 and the rear wall portion 424 (however, the center is used as the shaft fixing portion 427), and also extends along the outer circumference of the rotary electric accessory 404. A first connecting wall 451 with a substantially hook-shaped cross section that opens toward the side in one direction is separated from the first connecting wall 451 and connects between the outer peripheral edge of the front wall portion 425 and the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424. A second connecting wall 452 is provided between the first connecting wall 451 and the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 to form a hole into which a game ball can enter. In the present embodiment, an outflow port 422 (a dotted pattern in FIGS. 11 to 13) is formed on the inner peripheral side of the first connecting wall 451, and the opening of the first connecting wall 451 constitutes the inflow port 421. It is

As for the cross-sectional shape of the first connecting wall 451, one end side (the left end side when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position described later) is outside the rear wall portion 424 and the front wall portion 425. Although it only intersects the peripheral edge at a point, the other end side (the right end side when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position described later) is the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 424 and the front wall portion 425. is at some distance from Hereinafter, the hole formed between the second connecting wall 452 and the one end side of the first connecting wall 451 is also referred to as a “first common hole 453”. The hole formed between the other end side is also called "second common hole 454". Also, the first common hole 453 and the second common hole 454 communicate with each other. In this embodiment, the passage between the first common hole 453 and the second common hole 454 constitutes a through passage.

The rotary electric accessory 404 of this embodiment has a closed position in which the inlet 421 faces downward, a first open position in which the inlet 421 faces upward and slightly to the left, and a second open position in which the inlet 421 faces right. is configured to be displaceable between As shown in FIG. 11, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the inflow port 421 faces downward, so that the game ball cannot enter the inflow port 421 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position, the inflow port 421 faces upward, so that a game ball can enter the inflow port 421 . A game ball entering the inflow port 421 is guided by the inner peripheral surface of the first connecting wall 451 and enters the rear outflow port 422 and, by extension, the big winning port 402 . In this embodiment, a game ball passing through the left route of the game area enters the inlet 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 at the first open position.

Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the inflow port 421 faces rightward, so it is difficult for the game ball to jump directly into the inflow port 421 . In this respect, in the present embodiment, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, it connects to the lower end of the first connecting wall 451 and moves to the right of the rotary electric accessory 404. A plurality of game pegs (hereinafter also referred to as “guide pegs 457”) are provided as ball entry guide means for guiding the ball to the inflow port 421 (forming a flow path flowing to the lower left). In this embodiment, between the lower end (end edge) of the first connecting wall 451 of the rotary electric accessory 404 in the second open position and the guide nail 457, there is a gap between the guide nail 457 so that the game ball may drop downward. Basically, all the game balls placed on the guide nail 457 enter the inlet 421 during the period when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position. Then, the game ball entering the inflow port 421 is guided by the inner peripheral surface of the first connecting wall 451 and enters the rear outflow port 422 and, by extension, the big winning port 402 .

Also, the second connecting wall 452 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the right end (edge) of the first connecting wall 451 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position, and , a plurality of game nails (hereinafter referred to as , also referred to as "protective nails 458").

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the second common hole 454 faces upward and the first common hole 453 faces right and downward. In particular, the second communication hole 454 is formed at a location where the inflow port 421 is positioned when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position (position corresponding to the first open inflow port). In addition, the first communication hole 453 includes a portion where the inflow port 421 is positioned when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position (second open inflow port corresponding position), and is located below the guide nail 457. It is formed to extend to the position.

In this state, the game ball that has moved to just above the rotary electric accessory 404 via the left route enters the rotary electric accessory 404 through the second common hole 454 and enters the first common hole 453. are discharged to the game area below the rotary electric accessory 404. Furthermore, the game ball that has moved to the right side of the rotary electric accessory 404 via the right route is guided to the rotary electric accessory 404 by the guide nail 457 . The game ball enters the first through hole 453 from the right side, enters the inside of the rotary electric accessory 404 once, flows down as it is, and passes through the first through hole 453 to the rotary electric accessory 404. It is designed to be discharged to the outside.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position, the second through hole 454 faces right down. In particular, the second common hole 454 includes a portion where the inlet 421 is positioned when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, and is formed to extend below the guide nail 457. It is

In this state, the game ball that has moved to the right side of the rotary electric accessory 404 via the right route is guided to the rotary electric accessory 404 by the guide nail 457, passes through the second common hole 454, and is once , enters the rotary electric accessory 404 , flows down as it is, and is discharged to the outside of the rotary electric accessory 404 through the second communication hole 454 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the first common hole 453 faces upward and the second common hole 454 faces left downward. In particular, the first common hole 453 is formed where the inlet 421 is positioned when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position.

In this state, the game ball that has moved to just above the rotary electric accessory 404 via the left route enters the inside of the rotary electric accessory 404 through the first common hole 453, but flows down as it is. , and is discharged to the outside of the rotary electric accessory 404 through the second communication hole 454 .

The front wall portion 425 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is made of transparent polycarbonate, as in the first embodiment, and a translucent seal is attached to the front surface thereof. A mark 429 is formed at a position corresponding to the entrance 421 . In addition, the game ball that enters the rotary electric accessory 404 from the inlet 421, the first common hole 453, or the second common hole 454 passes through the front wall 425 and the seal attached to the bottom. are configured to be visible. In addition, the big prize motor that drives the rotary electric accessory 404 is provided at a position that is outside the outflow port 422 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position or the second open position when viewed from the front. ing.

As described in detail above, according to the second embodiment, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the second open position, the game ball moving to the right of the rotary electric accessory 404 is moved by the rotary electric accessory 404. A guide peg 457 is provided to guide to the inlet 421 . Therefore, it is possible to efficiently enter the game ball into the outflow port 422 which faces sideways.

A protective nail 458 for protecting the first connecting wall 451 and the second connecting wall 452 is provided on the upper right side of the rotary electric accessory 404 . Therefore, deterioration, damage, etc. of the first connecting wall 451 and the second connecting wall 452 can be suppressed.

By the way, by providing the guide nail 457, the protective nail 458, etc., depending on the position (phase) of the rotary electric accessory 404, between the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 and the guide nail 457 or the protective nail 458, There is a concern that a part (for example, composed of a part where a game ball can be placed and a part that restricts movement from the part) is formed, which causes the game ball to stay.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, the inflow port is located at the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 where the game ball is likely to be stuck, that is, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the first open position or the second open position. A first common hole 453 and a second common hole 454 are formed at the position where 421 is located. Specifically, when the game ball is likely to stay on the guide nail 457 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position and the first open position, the game ball is prevented from moving on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary electric accessory 404. Since there is no part to stop, it does not stay. Furthermore, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position and the second open position, the game ball is likely to stay between the right inclined portion of the upper surface of the rotary electric accessory 404 and the protective nail 458, the rotary electric accessory 404 Since there is no part to place the game ball on the outer peripheral surface of, it is designed not to stay. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from stagnation by providing the guide nail 457, the protective nail 458, etc., and the guide nail 457, the protective nail 458, etc. can be provided without any trouble.

Furthermore, a mark 429 is formed on the front wall portion 425 of the rotary electric accessory 404 at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inlet 421 . Therefore, even from the front of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to easily grasp where the inlet 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is located. In particular, in a configuration in which there are a first common hole 453 and a second common hole 454 that can enter inside the rotary electric accessory 404 in addition to the inlet 421, there is a concern that misunderstandings may occur relatively easily. By adopting such a mark 429, the action and effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port 421 into which the game ball should enter can be exhibited more remarkably.

In addition, the presence of the rear wall 424 on the rotary electric accessory 404 allows communication with the outlet 422 of the rotary electric accessory 404 whether the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position or the second open position. The large winning opening 402 is formed as wide as possible, and the first common hole through which the game ball passes through the inside of the rotating electric accessory 404 (it is impossible for the ball to enter the large winning opening 402). A passageway between 453 and the second through hole 454 may be formed.

In addition, the first connecting wall 451 and the second connecting wall 452 are made of a colored material, and the game ball enters the inflow port 421, or the game ball enters the first common hole 453 or the second common hole. It may be made easier to understand whether the ball has just entered the 454.

In the second embodiment, although the rotary electric accessory 404 is configured to rotate at a fixed position, the game ball that reaches above or to the right of the rotary electric accessory 404 at the closed position can be parried downward through the interior of the rotary electric accessory 404 . Therefore, it is possible to employ a board structure in which a prize winning opening, a through gate, etc. are arranged on the downstream side of the rotating electric accessory 404 in the game area, and the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(a) In the above embodiment, the device main body 403 (mounting portion 414) of the variable winning device 32 is configured to be mounted on the rear surface of the game board 30 by screw fixation. It may be configured to be attached in a contact state on the side. When adopting this configuration, a hole for driving a game nail into the game board 30 may be formed in the mounting part 414 . In this case, the game nail (frontage nail 408 ) can be arranged closer to the rotary electric accessory 404 .

Further, when adopting a configuration in which the mounting portion 414 is mounted and fixed on the front side of the game board 30 in a contact state, the mounting portion 414 protrudes forward of the game board 30. It is desirable to form a configuration in which the front portion of the peripheral edge is chamfered so that the difference in level with the game board 30 is as gentle as possible. Furthermore, by making the front surface of the rear wall portion 424 of the rotating electric accessory 404 flush with the front surface of the mounting portion 414, or by positioning the rear wall portion 424 behind the front surface of the mounting portion 414, It is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball thought to have entered the entrance 421 collides with the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall part 424 and is bounced off.

(b) In the above-described embodiment, the shape and the like of the rotary electric accessory 404 are not particularly limited. can be configured to Furthermore, the arrangement of the game pegs provided around the rotary electric accessory 404 and the configuration of members supporting the rotary electric accessory 404 are not particularly limited. For example, in the first embodiment, the number of game balls arranged upstream of the inlet 421 in the game area when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the first position is the same as when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the second position. The number of game balls arranged on the upstream side of the game area of the inflow port 421 in the case may be larger than the number of game balls, and the inflow port 421 may be difficult to reach. In the above-described second embodiment, if only the orientation of the inlet 421 is considered, the opening area in the top view is larger when the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position than when it is in the second open position. However, when it is in the second open position, there is a guide nail 457 that assists the ball entry, so it is the same as or more than pointing the inlet 421 upward. It is possible to improve the ball entry efficiency. Furthermore, the configuration for assisting the entry of the ball into the inlet 421 is not limited to the game nail, and may be configured by other game members (for example, decorative members made of resin, etc.).

Also, the configuration for changing the ease with which a game ball enters the inflow port 421 is not particularly limited. For example, in the closed position, the left edge protrudes from the left edge of the inflow port 421 to partially block the part that defines the left edge of the inflow port 421 when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the first open position. , and an open position that is fully open away from the inflow port 421. A shutter configured to be slidably displaceable may be provided. In this case, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position, the shutter is also in the closed position. For example, when the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position is displaced counterclockwise to the second open position, the shutter is opened by its own weight. It is displaced to the open position and the inflow port 421 is fully opened.

(c) In the above-described embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured to include the rotary electric accessory 404 that rotates as the variable electric accessory. It may be configured as More specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable winning device 32 includes a substantially box-shaped variable electric accessory 461 that opens upward and rearward. The variable electric accessory 461 is formed on the game board 30 , and is attached so as to be slidable in the left-right direction in the front range of the attachment opening 401 that constitutes the big winning opening 402 . More specifically, the variable electric accessory 461 has three positions: a closed position located substantially in the left-right center of the mounting opening 401; a first open position located to the left of the closed position; It is configured to be displaceable between the second open position located on the side.

Above the mounting opening 401, the ball is restricted from entering the variable electric accessory 461 in the closed position (the upper opening of the variable electric accessory 461, that is, the inflow port 462 is blocked). A game nail (regulating nail 464) is arranged at . Drawing number 463 in FIG. 15 is an outflow hole that communicates with the big winning opening 402 constituted by the mounting opening 401 in this example, and guides the game ball entering the inflow opening 462 to the big winning opening 402. be.

When the variable electric accessory 461 is displaced to the first open position, most of the inflow port 462 of the variable electric accessory 461 is out of the position below the regulation nail 464, and the game is played via the left route. A ball can enter the inflow port 462 . Further, when the variable electric accessory 461 is displaced to the second open position, the entire inflow port 462 of the variable electric accessory 461 is shifted from the lower position of the regulation nail 464, and the game ball passes through the right route. can enter the inflow port 462. The variable electric accessory 461 includes a main closed side wall 466 extending laterally from the rear edge of a pair of left and right side walls of a substantially box-shaped main body 465, and a portion near the rear side of each main closed side wall 466. and a sub-blocking wall 467 attached so as to be relatively displaceable to the left and right. Further, there are provided a main slide motor 468 that slides the body portion 465 left and right, and a sub-slide motor 469 that slides each of the sub-blocking walls 467 left and right.

When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the closed position, the main body portion 465 and the main closing side wall 466 close the big prize opening 402 . When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the first open position, the right sub-blocking wall 467 protrudes in front of the big prize winning opening 402 in conjunction with the displacement of the main body 465 and the main closing wall 466 on the right. , and the large winning opening 402 is blocked by the sub-blocking wall 467 on the right side. When the variable electric accessory 461 is displaced from this state to the closed position or the second open position, not only the main slide motor 468 but also the right sub-slide motor 469 is driven to move the right sub-blocking wall 467. is displaced until it exits to the right of the big winning opening 492 .

When the variable electric accessory 461 is in the second open position, the left sub-blocking wall 467 protrudes in front of the big winning opening 402 in conjunction with the displacement of the main body 465 and the like, and the main body 465 and the left main closing wall 466 , and the sub-closing wall 467 on the left closes the big winning opening 402 . Even when adopting the above configuration, one variable prize winning device 32 is configured to be able to receive game balls that have passed through two routes, respectively, and the game ball enters the variable prize winning device 32 depending on the route. You can make a difference in the ease of hitting the ball.

(d) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the peripheral portion of the rotary electric accessory 404, particularly the position corresponding to the outflow port 422 when in the first open position and the position corresponding to the outflow port 422 in the second open position A light emitting means such as an LED may be provided at a position corresponding to the outflow port 422 . For example, on the front surface of the game board 30, a plurality of light emitting means are arranged (unitized) in the variable prize winning device 32 along the upper edge, and corresponding outlets are embedded in each jackpot state. A corresponding light emitting means may be illuminated to indicate the position of 422 . In addition, for example, only the portion corresponding to the inlet 421 of the front wall portion 425 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is made of a transparent material, or it may be transparent so as to be different from the other portions. It is also possible to use different colors, mix reflective materials that look like fine lame, or apply prism processing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the aspect of the mark 429 indicating the position of the inlet 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model. Furthermore, the formation range of the mark 429 and the opening range of the inlet 421 may not be completely matched, and may be provided corresponding to a part of the opening range, or may be provided in a range slightly wider than the opening range. You can do it.

(e) In the above embodiment, the rotary electric accessory 404 is embodied as the variable winning device 32 (instead of the shutter of the variable winning device 32), but it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. 2. It may be applied as a substitute for the blade member 37 of the variable winning device 32, and there is a specific area in the game area, and a game ball that enters the specific area enters the specific winning hole to hit the jackpot. In a pachinko machine (so-called wing machine) in which a state occurs, it may be applied as a substitute for a wing member that opens and closes the entrance of game balls to a specific area.

Further, although only one variable prize winning device 32 is provided in the above embodiment, a plurality of variable prize winning devices may be provided. In that case, as another variable prize winning device, a variable prize winning device having a plate-shaped shutter that is opened and closed by rotating around the lower edge as a central axis may be provided, or a rotating electric accessory 404 may be provided. A plurality of variable winning devices 32 may be provided.

(f) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 may be provided with an internal shutter as internal opening/closing means for opening and closing the big winning opening 402 between the big winning opening 402 and the outflow opening 422 . The internal shutter is opened, for example, when the conditions for ending each round in the jackpot state are met, that is, when eight balls enter the big winning hole 402, or when 30 seconds have passed since the opening. will be closed as soon as possible. Further, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is in the closed position or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the rotary electric accessory 404 assumes a posture in which the inlet 421 opens downward, and rotates even after the internal shutter is closed. A game ball existing inside the electric accessory 404 is discharged from the inlet 421 to the outside of the rotating electric accessory 404 .

In other words, when the opportunity to end the round comes, the rotary electric accessory 404 is naturally returned to the closed position. A game ball that entered the inflow port 421 until it was displaced to the position, or a game ball that entered the inside of the rotary electric accessory 404 from the inflow port 421 just at that timing has not yet reached the outflow port 422. The game balls that did not enter the big winning hole 402 in excess of 8, which is the upper limit number (specified number) of winning to the big winning hole 402 defined as the end condition of the round. In this way, since more game balls than planned are paid out due to the number of game balls that exceed the specified number, it is necessary to fill in the gaps (for example, in the next game) elsewhere (for example, Pachinko machines that reduce the chances of a game ball receiving a winning lottery or an entry support lottery, etc.) If it becomes, there is a concern that it will be removed from the game hall.

In this regard, by providing an internal shutter immediately before the big winning hole 402 as in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of balls entering the variable winning device 32 can be complied with as much as possible. Therefore, by eliminating the demerits of providing the rotating electric accessory 404, it is possible to sufficiently demonstrate the game property that makes use of the merit of providing the rotating electric accessory 404, and the rotating electric accessory 404 is provided. The original fun of the pachinko machine 10 provided with the variable winning device 32 can be more surely enjoyed.

In addition, it is conceivable that the count switch 223 is provided in the rotary electric accessory 404 so that the game ball entering the inflow port 421 can be detected at an earlier timing. In , it becomes necessary to narrow the game ball passage at the part where the count switch 223 is installed, and the passage of the game ball is delayed. (e.g., once entering the rotary electric accessory 404 but exiting from the inlet 421), the wiring of the count switch 223 and the rotation control of the rotary electric accessory 404 become complicated. Therefore, the count switch 223 is set so that it is not affected by the rotation of the rotary electric accessory 404 (so that it can be detected after the behavior of the game ball has calmed down so that there is no contradiction or waste). It is desirable to be provided at a position where it is possible to detect a game ball entering the prize winning opening 402 .

(g) In the above embodiment, when the rotary electric accessory 404 of the variable winning device 32 is set to the first open position and when it is set to the second open position, the variable winning device 32 wins a ball. The game balls are detected by the same count switch 223, but it is also possible to provide discharge routes for the game balls individually and to provide count switches for each of them. Also, when a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 with the rotary electric accessory 404 at the first open position, and when the game ball enters the variable winning device 32 with the rotary electric accessory 404 at the second open position. It may be configured such that the number of game balls to be awarded differs depending on when the ball is entered. Further, the round end conditions are differentiated between the normal round in the jackpot state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the first open position and the normal round in the jackpot state in which the rotating electric accessory 404 is in the second open position. (For example, the winning upper limit of game balls in the round may be 8 and 9).

(h) In the above-described second embodiment, the portion of the front wall portion 425 other than the region between the inlet 421 and the outlet 422 and the second connecting wall 452 may be omitted. In this case also, the rear wall portion 424 regulates the entry of the game ball into the big winning hole 402, and uses the front area of the big winning hole 402 (rear wall portion 424) to rotate the game ball. It can be passed from the upstream side of the electric accessory 404 to the downstream side.

(i) In the above embodiment, it may be configured such that there are a plurality of movement routes of the game ball after entering the inflow port 421 of the rotary electric accessory 404 . For example, even if a game ball enters the inlet 421 of the rotating electric accessory 404 at the first open position and the second open position, the connecting wall 426 is extended so that it does not reach the outlet 422 at 100%. , when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the second open position, the probability that the game ball entering the inlet 421 reaches the outlet 422 is higher than when the rotary electric accessory 404 is at the first open position. (For example, it is difficult for a ball to enter a hole discharged to the outside).

(j) In the above-described first embodiment, when the rotary electric accessory 404 is displaced from the closed position to the first or second open position, it may not pass the shortest distance. The operation mode of the accessory 404 and the content of the effect using this are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model and each effect. For example, it may be constructed such that once it appears to rotate clockwise (moves slightly clockwise) and then rotates counterclockwise, or it suddenly starts rotating at a high speed and after rotating a predetermined number of times, the second opening is performed. It may be configured to stop at a position. Also, in the case of a configuration that does not perform an effect using the rotary electric accessory 404, the configuration may be such that the shortest distance is always passed. However, in order to avoid a situation in which the first open position is determined when at least the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position starts to move clockwise, the rotary electric accessory 404 in the closed position is Desirably, clockwise rotation may pass the first open position to the second open position. In this case, it is possible to improve the entertainment by the performance by the operation of the rotary electric accessory 404 .

In addition, when the rotary electric accessory 404 in the first or second open position returns to the closed position, it is desirable to configure it so as to pass the shortest distance in order to achieve smooth progress of the game and power saving. . Of course, it is also possible to apply the operation of the rotating electric accessory 404 described in the first embodiment (rotating body chance presentation) to the rotating electric accessory 404 of the second embodiment.

(k) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, and the opening/closing patterns of the variable winning devices 32 for various jackpot types are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each machine model. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the winning probability in the winning lottery is configured to change, but the winning probability does not change (constant), and the period of the high winning state given after the end of the jackpot state (variable The above configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of patterns of the number of times is prepared.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number and arrangement of the starting winning devices 33a, 33b, the variable winning device 32, the through gate 34, etc. are not particularly limited, and can be set for each model.

For example, on the downstream side of the second starting prize winning device 33b and the upstream side (right side) of the variable prize winning device 33, a game ball moving in the game area can enter an assist prize winning port and an assist prize winning port. An assist winning detection switch for counting the played game balls may be provided, and three game balls may be put out to the upper tray 19 or the lower tray 15 when the game balls are detected by the assist winning detection switch. . Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the winning lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start winning device 33a and the winning lottery performed when a game ball enters the second starting winning device 33b are separate. is referred to, and the allocation of the jackpot type is changed, but it may be the same.

(l) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, movable means ( a variable ball entry means comprising a feather member), a specific ball entry means and a non-specific ball entry means capable of entering a game ball that has entered a specific area, and a game ball that has entered the specific ball entry means is detected. specific ball entry detection means (condition fulfillment detection means), special start means provided outside the specific area and capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area, and detection of a game ball that has entered the special start means and a main control means for controlling the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and when a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball enters the specific ball entry means and the non-specific ball entry means. A predetermined number of game values (game balls) are awarded to the player in either case, and the main control means activates the variable ball entry means for the first time based on detection by the special start detection means. or the variable ball entry means is opened for a second time longer than the first time, or the variable winning means is opened for a specified number of A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a big winning state by repeating this process for a specified number of times with one round until a game ball enters the ball, and when a small winning state is won in the winning lottery, a small winning state is generated, It may be applied to a game machine in which a big win state is generated when a big win is won in a winning lottery or when a specific ball-entering detection means detects a big win. In addition, other than the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as an arrangement ball machine, various game machines such as majang ball similar thereto.

[Appendix]
Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

A. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of game machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a shooting device enters a special starting means provided on a game board, a lottery is conducted as to whether or not a winning state should be generated, and the result of the lottery is displayed on a variable display device. (See, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-154110).

Generally, a pachinko machine has a specific winning hole into which a game ball can enter, an open position that enables or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the specific winning hole, and an open position that enables or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the specific winning hole. Equipped with a shutter that displaces between a closed position that makes it impossible or difficult to enter a ball, and a variable ball entry that gives a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters a specific prize winning opening. A device is provided.

However, since the variable ball entry device can only open and close the shutter, it is difficult to provide new game features other than changing the number of openings and the opening time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems exemplified above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game playability by means of a variable ball-entering device.

Means A-1. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area provided on the front side of the game board, in which the game balls shot by the shooting means are guided;
A variable ball entry device that changes the state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can or is easily entered and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter,
The variable ball entry device is
A specific prize winning port for discharging game balls moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is displaceably provided in the game area and that makes it impossible for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening and an open position that allows a game ball to enter the specific winning opening with a variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
an outflow port that communicates with the specific winning port at least when in the open position;
an inflow port located in the game area and capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area at least when the game ball is in the open position;
a guide path for guiding a game ball entering the inflow port to the outflow port at least when the game ball is in the open position;
The variable electric accessory is not only displaceable between the closed position and the open position, but also has a first open position and a first open position within a range where the variable electric accessory is in the open position. A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be displaceable between a second open position at which a game ball is more likely to enter the specific winning hole than the second open position.

According to the means A-1, in one variable ball entry device, not only is the state changed between an open state in which a game ball can enter a specific winning hole and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, Even in this state, it is possible to switch the ease with which a game ball enters a specific winning hole. As a result, even if only one variable ball-entering device is provided, variations in the game state (a state in which a game ball cannot enter the variable ball-entering device, a state in which a game ball can enter the variable ball-entering device, and It is possible to increase the number of states in which a game ball can be more efficiently entered into the variable ball entry device, or to add novel changes to the game characteristics. As a result, by providing an interesting variable ball entry device, it is possible to improve interest.

In addition, the variable electric accessory, which has the function of guiding the game ball moving in the game area in front of the specific winning opening to the specific winning opening and opening and closing the specific winning opening, opens the variable ball entry device by displacing itself. Due to the configuration that can be changed between the state and the closed state, for example, compared to the case where a device with the same function slides left and right, the installation space can be reduced, and a device with the same function can be moved forward and backward. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the easiness of entering a game ball or the like is changing, as compared with the case of sliding inward.

In addition, as a condition for "making it easier for game balls to enter the inflow port", factors that hinder the movement of game balls to the inflow port (the area where the game ball can enter the inflow port is large, the variable electric accessory at a predetermined position, game balls traveling the corresponding route can easily reach), there is an auxiliary factor that guides the game ball to the inlet, the direction of the inlet is easy to receive the game ball (the closer the upward, the better) ), etc. For example, a plurality of game pegs are arranged immediately upstream of the position where the inflow port is mostly blocked by a predetermined accessory, and the game balls heading for the inflow port hit the game peg and are dispersed, but do not reach the inflow port. The condition is better at a position where there is something to be assigned to the heading game ball, and the condition is better at a position where there is no game member such as a game nail.

Means A-2. Means characterized in that the variable electric accessory is rotated while maintaining the central axis at the same position, thereby being displaced between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. The gaming machine according to A-1.

According to means A-2, since the variable electric accessory rotates on the spot, for example, when the variable electric accessory slides up and down or left and right, the specific prize winning opening is exposed from the empty space, or By providing a blocking wall that interlocks with the variable electric accessory so that it is not exposed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an increase in the size of the variable electric accessory is caused. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outflow port and the specific winning port are communicated, and the specific winning of the game ball that does not pass through the inflow port and the outflow port. A relatively compact and simple configuration for preventing the ball from entering the mouth can be realized. In addition, compared to the case where the variable electric accessary slides back and forth, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the ease with which a game ball enters the ball is changing.

Means A-3. The game area comprises a first route on which a first accessory is installed and a second route on which a second accessory is installed,
The game ball moving on the first route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the second role,
The game ball moving on the second route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the first accessory,
A shooting strength adjusting means capable of adjusting the strength of shooting the game ball by the shooting means,
The firing intensity adjusting means comprises an operating portion that is configured to be operable by the player (with one hand) and displaced according to the player's operation,
By displacing the operation part along a specific direction, the strength of hitting the game ball by the shooting means can be adjusted, and by adjusting the strength of hitting the game ball, the first route, configured to be able to be beaten separately from the second route,
A game ball that has passed through the first route can enter the variable electric accessory that is in the first open position (and a game ball that has passed through the second route cannot enter or cannot enter the first route). difficult to enter compared to game balls via the route),
A game ball that has passed through the second route can enter the variable electric accessory that is in the second open position (and a game ball that has passed through the first route cannot enter or cannot enter the second route). The game machine according to means A-1 or A-2, characterized in that it is configured such that it is difficult to enter a game ball compared to a game ball that passes through a route.

According to means A-3, if the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position, the game ball that has passed through the first route can enter the variable ball entry device, and if it is set to the second open position, A game ball that has passed through the second route can be entered into the variable ball entering device. In addition, as described in the above means 1, the ease of entry of a game ball into the inlet with the variable electric accessory at the first open position and the variable electric accessory at the second open position. A difference can also be provided. Therefore, even in a configuration in which game balls are divided into the first route and the second route to diversify the game, it is possible to sufficiently cope with it by one variable ball-entering device, and further. It is also possible to diversify the playability.

Means A-4. The inlet is
a position corresponding to the inlet when closed, which is positioned when the variable electric accessory is in the closed position;
a position corresponding to the first open inlet corresponding to the variable electric accessory being in the first open position;
configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second open inflow port, which is positioned when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position,
A ball entry guide means for guiding a game ball (moving on the side of the variable electric accessory) to the position corresponding to the second open inlet,
(When the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, the game ball guided by the ball entry guide means always enters the inlet, and
The variable electric accessory allows the game ball to enter the specific winning hole when the game ball is guided by the ball entry guide means while the variable electric accessory is in the first open position. and the game ball passing through the area in front of the specific winning hole and passing through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to A-3.

According to the means A-4, by providing the ball entry guide means for guiding the game ball to the position corresponding to the second open inflow port, the game ball can be efficiently moved when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position. You can enter the ball into the inlet. However, when the variable electric accessory is at the first open position, if the game ball is guided by the ball entry guide means, not only is the game ball unable to enter the inlet, but the game ball is at the first open position. There is a concern that it will be blocked by the variable electric accessory and stay on the entering ball guide means. In this regard, according to the means A-4, the variable electric accessory enters the game ball guided by the ball entry guide means into the specific winning hole while the variable electric accessory is in the first open position. However, by providing a pass-through passage that passes through the area in front of the specific winning port and passes through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory, the retention of the game ball on the entering ball guide means is prevented. can be prevented.

Means A-5. The through passage is
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first opening inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening and the variable It is configured so that it can pass through from the upstream side of the electric accessory to the downstream side,
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the second opening inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening and the variable electric role It is constructed so that it can pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the object, and when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first open inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening. A game machine according to means A-4, characterized in that it is constructed so that the variable electric accessory can be passed through from the upstream side to the downstream side.

According to means A-5, even when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the closed position, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball stays around the variable electric accessory.

Means A-6. The game machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-5, wherein the variable electric accessory has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

According to means A-6, a member for restricting or guiding the entry of the ball into the inlet can be provided closer to the variable electric accessory. In addition, it is possible to relatively simply and preferably provide an auxiliary member for preventing outflow from the inlet to the outside and for supporting the variable electric accessory. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable ball entry device including the auxiliary member. Also, the specific winning opening can be efficiently formed as wide as possible.

Means A-7. The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
The inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall, which is the surface surrounding the outflow port, is slanted rearward toward the outer peripheral side of the variable electric accessory, and receives a game ball entered from the inflow port and extends backward. The game machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-6, wherein the game machine is configured as a guide surface of the guide path that guides to the outlet.

According to the means A-7, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the game ball entering the inside of the variable electric accessory from the inflow port is more reliably pushed backward. It can be guided to an outflow port and, by extension, to a specific prize winning port. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball entering the inflow port spills out from the inflow port. In addition, the presence of the rear wall part forms the specific winning opening as wide as possible so as to communicate with the outflow port of the variable electric accessory regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position. At the same time, it becomes possible to form a pass-through passage like the means A-4 and A-5.

Means A-8. The variable ball entry device includes a main body attached to the game board,
The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting between the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
It is mounted so as to be relatively displaceable corresponding to an opening formed in the main body,
At least in a state in which the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the front surface of the portion of the rear wall portion of the variable electric accessory that defines the inlet is the front surface of the body portion. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-7, wherein the game machine is flush with the front surface of the opening rim or located behind the front surface of the opening rim.

According to means A-8, in the state where the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the portion of the rear wall portion that defines the inflow port, etc. Since it does not protrude forward, a game ball that tries to enter the inlet (front area of the rear wall) collides with the rear wall and is bounced away from the variable ball entry device. can be suppressed.

Means A-9. The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
The method according to any one of means A-1 to A-8, wherein the front wall portion is formed with a mark (along the outer peripheral edge) at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inlet. game machine.

According to the means A-9, even from the front of the game machine, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inflow port of the variable electric accessory is located. In particular, when the variable electric accessory is viewed from the front, the front wall portion exists in a wider range than the opening range of the inflow port, and the game ball that did not enter the inflow port is also positioned behind the front wall portion. In the case of a configuration that can pass through, there is a concern that it is relatively easy to misunderstand whether or not the game ball has entered the inflow port. Therefore, the effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port where the ball should be entered is exhibited more remarkably.

Means A-10. a specific ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning hole;
Internal opening and closing means for opening and closing the specific winning opening between the specific winning opening and the outflow opening,
The variable ball entry device that is in the open state, when the opportunity to be in the closed state comes (for example, when a specified number of game balls are detected by the specific ball entry detection means), the variable electric The game machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-9, wherein the closed state is achieved by displacing the accessory to the closed position and closing the internal opening/closing means.

When the variable ball entry device is in the open state and the variable electric accessory is in the open position, the game ball entering the variable electric accessory through the inflow port basically enters the specific winning port. becomes. However, after it is determined that the variable ball-entering device is to be closed (for example, when the variable ball-entering device is opened and a specified number of game balls are entered), the variable electric accessory is moved to the closed position. For a game ball that entered the inflow port before being displaced, or a game ball that entered the inside of the variable electric accessory from the inflow port at that timing but had not yet reached the outflow port , the ball will enter the specific winning hole in excess of the prescribed number. In this way, more game balls than planned will be paid out due to the number of game balls entering in excess of the specified number. is set to reduce the chances of receiving a predetermined lottery, etc.), and the gaming performance is reduced, or the game hall side becomes a game machine that unilaterally loses. In the future, there is a concern that it will be removed from the game hall.

In this regard, by providing an internal opening/closing means immediately before the specific winning hole as in this means A-10, the upper limit of the number of balls entering the variable ball entering device can be complied with as much as possible. Therefore, by wiping out the demerits of providing the variable electric accessory, it is possible to fully demonstrate the game property that makes use of the merit of providing the variable electric accessory, and the variable ball entry provided with the variable electric accessory. The original fun of the game machine provided with the device can be more surely enjoyed.

It is conceivable to configure the game ball that has entered the inflow port to be detected at an earlier timing by providing the specific ball entry detection means in the variable electric accessory. It is necessary to narrow the game ball passage at the part where the specific ball entry detection means is installed, and the passage of the game ball is delayed, or one game ball is detected twice (bouncing in the variable electric accessory, etc.) , If it enters the variable electric accessory once but exits from the inflow port, etc.) The risk increases, or the wiring of the specific ball entry means and the drive control of the variable electric accessory become complicated. Therefore, the specific winning detection means is designed so that the rotation of the variable electric accessory does not affect the specific winning (so that it can be detected after the behavior of the game ball has calmed down so that there is no contradiction or waste). It is desirable to be provided at a position where a game ball entering the mouth can be detected.

Means A-11. When the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the variable electric accessory assumes a posture in which the inlet is opened downward, and the internal opening/closing means is closed. The game machine according to means A-10, wherein the game balls still existing inside the variable electric role product are discharged from the inflow port to the outside of the variable electric role product.

According to means A-11, after the number of balls entered into the specific prize winning port of the variable ball entry device in the open state exceeds the specified number, the variable electric accessary is entered from the inflow port, or the specified number is exceeded. A game ball that was positioned in the variable electric accessory (space between the inflow port and the outflow port) when it was determined to have exceeded, and the entry of the ball into the specific winning port was restricted by the internal opening/closing means. A game ball can be discharged to the outside of the variable electric accessory. Therefore, the effect of the above means A-10 can be achieved more reliably.

Means A-12. Based on a predetermined opportunity, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a special game state in which the variable ball entry device is in an open state, and when the special game state is won in the lottery, the variable a main control device for opening the prize-winning device;
A variable display device that performs variable display for teaching the result of the lottery,
There are a plurality of types in the special game state,
Means characterized in that when the occurrence of the special game state is taught, an effect for teaching or suggesting the type of the special game state can be derived according to the operation mode of the variable electric accessory. The gaming machine according to any one of A-1 to A-11.

According to means A-12, after the special game state is taught on the variable display device, before the special game state is substantially started, that is, the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position or the second open position. Before, the operation of the variable electric accessory, that is, the final stop position (first open position or second open position) may be used to teach or suggest the type of special game state. It is configured. In this way, by performing an unprecedented effect of using the operation mode of the variable ball entry device for the effect related to the suggestion of the type of the special game state, interest in the variable ball entry device itself is also generated, and it is interesting. can be improved. Furthermore, since the variable electric accessary is visually recognized in the performance and the special game state is entered as it is, it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball should be hit in the special game state.

Means A-13. The variable electric accessory is
When displacing from the first open position or the second open position to the closed position, it displaces through the shortest distance,
Any of the means A-1 to A-12, wherein a distance other than the shortest distance may be selected when displacing from the closed position to the first open position or the second open position. The game machine described.

According to the means A-13, the variable electric accessory that is displaced from the first or second open position to the closed position passes through the shortest distance, so that it can be displaced to the desired position relatively quickly and smoothly. It is possible to measure the progress of a game. Also, power saving can be achieved.

On the other hand, when the variable electric accessory is displaced from the closed position to the first or second open position, the shortest distance may not be passed. That is, it is possible to perform an effect as to whether the variable electric accessory is displaced to the first or second open position depending on the operation of the variable electric accessory. Therefore, by performing an unprecedented production that uses the operation mode of the variable electric accessory for production, it is possible to improve interest while also arousing interest in the variable electric accessory itself. In particular, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the disappointing one is decided when the variable electric accessory starts to move, and the game performance can be improved.

Furthermore, when the performance is performed by the operation mode of the variable electric accessory, the game ball is launched aiming at the variable electric accessory that is set to the open position while making the variable electric accessory visually recognizable. In such a state, it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball should be hit.

B. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of game machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by a shooting device enters a special starting means provided on a game board, a lottery is conducted as to whether or not a winning state should be generated, and the result of the lottery is displayed on a variable display device. (See, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-154110).

Generally, a pachinko machine has a specific winning hole into which a game ball can enter, an open position that enables or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the specific winning hole, and an open position that enables or facilitates the entry of a game ball into the specific winning hole. Equipped with a shutter that displaces between a closed position that makes it impossible or difficult to enter a ball, and a variable ball entry that gives a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters a specific prize winning opening. A device is provided.

However, since the variable ball entry device can only open and close the shutter, it is difficult to provide new game features other than changing the number of openings and the opening time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems exemplified above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game playability by means of a variable ball-entering device.

Means B-1. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area provided on the front side of the game board, in which the game balls shot by the shooting means are guided;
A variable ball entry device that changes the state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can or is easily entered and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter,
The variable ball entry device is
A specific prize winning port for discharging game balls moving in the game area to the back side of the game board;
Between a closed position that is displaceably provided in the game area and that makes it impossible for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening and an open position that allows a game ball to enter the specific winning opening with a variable electric accessory that can be displaced,
The variable electric accessory is
an outflow port that communicates with the specific winning port at least when in the open position;
an inflow port located in the game area and capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area at least when the game ball is in the open position;
a guide path for guiding a game ball entering the inflow port to the outflow port at least when the game ball is in the open position;
The variable electric accessory is not only displaceable between the closed position and the open position, but also within a range in which the variable electric accessory is in the open position, the first open position and the first open position. It is configured to be displaceable between a second open position where the game ball enters the specific winning hole more easily than the position,
The inlet is
a position corresponding to the inlet when closed, which is positioned when the variable electric accessory is in the closed position;
a position corresponding to the first open inlet corresponding to the variable electric accessory being in the first open position;
configured to be displaceable between a position corresponding to a second open inflow port, which is positioned when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position,
The variable electric accessory is
In a state of being in at least one of the first open position, the second open position, and the closed position, the position corresponding to the first inlet when opened and the position corresponding to the second inlet when opened When the game ball reaches a portion where the inflow port does not match, the game ball is restricted from entering the specific winning port, and the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning port. A game machine characterized by comprising a pass-through passage for passing through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory.

According to means B-1, the variable electric accessory that opens and closes the variable ball entry device is configured to take three positions: first open position, second open position, and closed position. For this reason, by moving the position of the inflow port, it is possible to change the position at which a game ball is launched into the game area in order to enter the variable ball entry device, or to change the ease with which a game ball enters the variable ball entry device. It is possible to realize such things as changing with only one variable electric accessory. Therefore, compared to the case where a plurality of variable ball entry devices are provided, it is possible to reduce the space required for installing all the variable ball entry devices, and the provision of the multi-functional variable electric accessory makes it possible to reduce the space required for installation. New playability can be added.

In addition, the position of the inlet also changes due to the displacement of the variable electric accessory. Therefore, by displacing the variable electric accessory, the part where the game ball was able to enter the inflow port before being displaced is interrupted by another part of the variable electric accessory coming out at that part. There is concern that it will become

In this regard, in this means B-1, in the variable electric accessory, the game ball that has reached the point where the game ball was able to enter the inflow port before the variable electric accessory was displaced is once received inside, and then, A through passage is provided for discharging to the outside. In other words, the pass-through passage is a structure for allowing game balls to pass from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory using the area in front of it while blocking the specific winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the movement of the game ball that has reached the point where the game ball was able to enter the inlet before the variable electric accessory is displaced is delayed (stagnation).

Means B-2. A ball entry guide means for guiding a game ball (moving on the side of the variable electric accessory) to the position corresponding to the second open inlet,
(When the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, the game ball guided by the ball entry guide means always enters the inlet, and
The through passage allows the game ball to enter the specific winning hole when the game ball is guided by the ball entry guide means while the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the closed position. Means B characterized in that it is configured so that the game ball can pass through the area in front of the specific winning hole and pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory while regulating the entry of the ball. - The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the means B-2, by providing the ball entry guide means for guiding the game ball to the position corresponding to the second open inflow port, the game ball can be efficiently moved when the variable electric accessory is in the second open position. You can enter the ball into the inlet. However, when the variable electric accessory is at the first open position, if the game ball is guided by the ball entry guide means, not only is the game ball unable to enter the inlet, but the game ball is at the first open position. There is a concern that it will be blocked by the variable electric accessory and stay on the entering ball guide means. In this regard, according to the means B-2, the variable electric accessory enters the game ball guided by the ball entry guide means into the specific winning hole while the variable electric accessory is in the first open position. However, by providing a pass-through passage that passes through the area in front of the specific winning port and passes through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the variable electric accessory, the retention of the game ball on the entering ball guide means is prevented. can be prevented.

Means B-3. The through passage is
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the second open position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first opening inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening and the variable It is configured so that it can pass through from the upstream side of the electric accessory to the downstream side,
In the state where the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the second opening inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening and the variable electric role It is constructed so that it can pass through from the upstream side to the downstream side of the object, and when the game ball reaches the position corresponding to the first open inlet, the game ball passes through the area in front of the specific winning opening. A game machine according to means B-2, characterized in that it is configured so that the variable electric accessory can be passed through from the upstream side to the downstream side.

According to means B-3, even when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the closed position, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball stays around the variable electric accessory.

Means B-4. The variable ball entry device includes a main body attached to the game board,
The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting between the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
It is mounted so as to be relatively displaceable corresponding to an opening formed in the main body,
At least in a state in which the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the front surface of the portion of the rear wall portion of the variable electric accessory that defines the inlet is the front surface of the body portion. The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-3, wherein the game machine is flush with the front surface of the opening rim or is located behind the front surface of the opening rim.

According to the means B-4, when the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the portion defining the inlet of the rear wall portion, the opening of the through passage, etc. are the openings of the main body. Since it does not protrude forward from the front surface of the peripheral part, a game ball that tries to enter the inlet or through passage collides with the rear wall part and is flipped away from the variable ball entry device. can be suppressed.

In addition, the presence of the rear wall part forms the specific winning opening as wide as possible so as to communicate with the outflow port of the variable electric accessory regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position. At the same time, it becomes possible to form the through passage as described above.

Means B-5. Means characterized in that the variable electric accessory is rotated while maintaining the central axis at the same position, thereby being displaced between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. The game machine according to any one of B-1 to B-4.

According to means B-5, since the variable electric accessory rotates on the spot, for example, when the variable electric accessory slides up and down or left and right, the specific prize winning opening is exposed from the empty space, or By providing a blocking wall that interlocks with the variable electric accessory so that it is not exposed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an increase in the size of the variable electric accessory is caused. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the outflow port and the specific winning port are communicated, and the specific winning of the game ball that does not pass through the inflow port and the outflow port. A relatively compact and simple configuration for preventing the ball from entering the mouth can be realized. In addition, compared to the case where the variable electric accessary slides back and forth, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the ease with which a game ball enters the ball is changing.

Means B-6. The game area comprises a first route on which a first accessory is installed and a second route on which a second accessory is installed,
The game ball moving on the first route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the second role,
The game ball moving on the second route is configured to be impossible or difficult to reach the first accessory,
A shooting strength adjusting means capable of adjusting the strength of shooting the game ball by the shooting means,
The firing intensity adjusting means comprises an operating portion that is configured to be operable by the player (with one hand) and displaced according to the player's operation,
By displacing the operation part along a specific direction, the strength of hitting the game ball by the shooting means can be adjusted, and by adjusting the strength of hitting the game ball, the first route, configured to be able to be beaten separately from the second route,
A game ball that has passed through the first route can enter the variable electric accessory that is in the first open position (and a game ball that has passed through the second route cannot enter or cannot enter the first route). difficult to enter compared to game balls via the route),
A game ball that has passed through the second route can enter the variable electric accessory that is in the second open position (and a game ball that has passed through the first route cannot enter or cannot enter the second route). The gaming machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-5, characterized in that it is configured such that it is difficult to enter a game ball compared to a game ball that passes through a route.

According to means B-6, if the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position, the game ball that has passed through the first route can enter the variable ball entry device, and if it is set to the second open position, A game ball that has passed through the second route can be entered into the variable ball entering device. In addition, as described in the above means 1, the ease of entry of a game ball into the inlet with the variable electric accessory at the first open position and the variable electric accessory at the second open position. A difference can also be provided. Therefore, even in a configuration in which game balls are divided into the first route and the second route to diversify the game, it is possible to sufficiently cope with it by one variable ball-entering device, and further. It is also possible to diversify the playability.

Means B-7. The game machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-6, wherein the variable electric accessory has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

According to the means B-7, a member for restricting or guiding the entry of the ball into the inlet can be provided closer to the variable electric accessory. In addition, it is possible to relatively simply and preferably provide an auxiliary member for preventing outflow from the inlet to the outside and for supporting the variable electric accessory. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the space for installing the entire variable ball entry device including the auxiliary member. Also, the specific winning opening can be efficiently formed as wide as possible.

Means B-8. The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
The inner peripheral surface of the connecting wall, which is the surface surrounding the outflow port, is slanted rearward toward the outer peripheral side of the variable electric accessory, and receives a game ball entered from the inflow port and extends backward. The game machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-7, wherein the game machine is configured as a guide surface of the guide path that guides to the outlet.

According to the means B-8, regardless of whether the variable electric accessory is in the first open position or the second open position, the game ball entered into the variable electric accessory from the inflow port is more reliably pushed backward. It can be guided to an outflow port and, by extension, to a specific prize winning port. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball entering the inflow port spills out from the inflow port.

Means B-9. The variable electric accessory is
a rear wall portion formed with the outflow opening communicating with the specific winning opening;
a front wall portion facing the front of the rear wall portion;
A connecting wall connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion,
According to any one of means B-1 to B-8, a mark is formed on the front wall portion (along the outer peripheral edge) at a portion corresponding to the opening range of the inlet. game machine.

According to the means B-9, even from the front of the game machine, it is possible to make it easier to grasp where the inflow port of the variable electric accessory is located. In particular, when the variable electric accessory is viewed from the front, the front wall portion exists in a wider range than the opening range of the inflow port, and the game ball that did not enter the inflow port is also positioned behind the front wall portion. In the case of a configuration that can pass through, there is a concern that it is relatively easy to misunderstand whether or not the game ball has entered the inflow port. Therefore, the effect of reliably recognizing the position of the inflow port where the ball should be entered is exhibited more remarkably.

Means B-10. a specific ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning hole;
Internal opening and closing means for opening and closing the specific winning opening between the specific winning opening and the outflow opening,
The variable ball entry device that is in the open state, when the opportunity to be in the closed state comes (for example, when a specified number of game balls are detected by the specific ball entry detection means), the variable electric The game machine according to any one of means B-1 to B-9, wherein the closed state is achieved by displacing the accessory to the closed position and closing the internal opening/closing means.

When the variable ball entry device is in the open state and the variable electric accessory is in the open position, the game ball entering the variable electric accessory through the inflow port basically enters the specific winning port. becomes. However, after it is determined that the variable ball-entering device is to be closed (for example, when the variable ball-entering device is opened and a specified number of game balls are entered), the variable electric accessory is moved to the closed position. For a game ball that entered the inflow port before being displaced, or a game ball that entered the inside of the variable electric accessory from the inflow port at that timing but had not yet reached the outflow port , the ball will enter the specific winning hole in excess of the prescribed number. In this way, more game balls than planned will be paid out due to the number of game balls entering in excess of the specified number. is set to reduce the chances of receiving a predetermined lottery, etc.), and the gaming performance is reduced, or the game hall side becomes a game machine that unilaterally loses. In the future, there is a concern that it will be removed from the game hall.

In this regard, by providing an internal opening/closing means immediately before the specific winning hole as in the present means B-10, the upper limit of the number of balls entering the variable ball entering device can be complied with as much as possible. Therefore, by wiping out the demerits of providing the variable electric accessory, it is possible to fully demonstrate the game property that makes use of the merit of providing the variable electric accessory, and the variable ball entry provided with the variable electric accessory. The original fun of the game machine provided with the device can be more surely enjoyed.

It is conceivable to configure the game ball that has entered the inflow port to be detected at an earlier timing by providing the specific ball entry detection means in the variable electric accessory. It is necessary to narrow the game ball passage at the part where the specific ball entry detection means is installed, and the passage of the game ball is delayed, or one game ball is detected twice (bouncing in the variable electric accessory, etc.) , If it enters the variable electric accessory once but exits from the inflow port, etc.) The risk increases, or the wiring of the specific ball entry means and the drive control of the variable electric accessory become complicated. Therefore, the specific winning detection means is designed so that the rotation of the variable electric accessory does not affect the specific winning (so that it can be detected after the behavior of the game ball has calmed down so that there is no contradiction or waste). It is desirable to be provided at a position where a game ball entering the mouth can be detected.

Means B-11. When the variable electric accessory is in the closed position, or in the middle of being displaced from the open position to the closed position, the variable electric accessory assumes a posture in which the inlet is opened downward, and the internal opening/closing means is closed. The game machine according to means B-10, wherein the game balls still existing inside the variable electric role are ejected from the inflow port to the outside of the variable electric role.

According to the means B-11, after the number of balls entered into the specific prize winning port of the variable ball entry device in the open state exceeds the specified number, the variable electric accessory enters from the inflow port, or the specified number is exceeded. A game ball that was positioned in the variable electric accessory (space between the inflow port and the outflow port) when it was determined to have exceeded, and the entry of the ball into the specific winning port was restricted by the internal opening/closing means. A game ball can be discharged to the outside of the variable electric accessory. Therefore, the function and effect of the means B-10 are more reliably achieved.

Means B-12. Based on a predetermined opportunity, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a special game state in which the variable ball entry device is in an open state, and when the special game state is won in the lottery, the variable a main control device for opening the prize-winning device;
A variable display device that performs variable display for teaching the result of the lottery,
There are a plurality of types in the special game state,
Means characterized in that when the occurrence of the special game state is taught, an effect for teaching or suggesting the type of the special game state can be derived according to the operation mode of the variable electric accessory. The game machine according to any one of B-1 to B-11.

According to the means B-12, after the special game state is taught on the variable display device, before the special game state is substantially started, that is, the variable electric accessory is set to the first open position or the second open position. Before, the operation of the variable electric accessory, that is, the final stop position (first open position or second open position) may be used to teach or suggest the type of special game state. It is configured. In this way, by performing an unprecedented effect of using the operation mode of the variable ball entry device for the effect related to the suggestion of the type of the special game state, interest in the variable ball entry device itself is also generated, and it is interesting. can be improved. Furthermore, since the variable electric accessary is visually recognized in the performance and the special game state is entered as it is, it is possible to clearly grasp where the game ball should be hit in the special game state.

The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

A. The game machine in each of the above means is a pinball game machine. As a more detailed example of the aspect, "an operating means (game ball shooting handle) operated by a player, a shooting means (shooting motor, etc.) for flipping and shooting a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the shooting means. A pinball game machine provided with a game area in which a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

B. The game machine in each of the above means is a pinball game machine having a game area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed example of the aspect, "an operating means (game ball shooting handle) operated by a player, a shooting means (shooting motor, etc.) for flipping and shooting a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the shooting means. A predetermined game area (for example, the game area is composed of a game board surface, etc.) that guides the game balls and extends along a substantially vertical direction, and each ball entry means (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation port, etc.), and configured to enable visual recognition of the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area.

C. The game machine or each pinball game machine in each of the above means is a pachinko machine or a game machine conforming to a pachinko machine.

10... Pachinko machine 32... Variable winning device 33a... First starting winning device 33b... Second starting winning device 34... Through gate 42... Decorative pattern display device 43L... First special display device 43R... Second 2 special display device, 46...Holding lamp, 223...Count switch, 224a, 224b...Start winning switch, 225...Through gate switch, 261...Main controller, 262...Sub controller.

Claims (1)

a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area provided on the front side of the game board, in which the game balls shot by the shooting means are guided;
A ball entry means that allows a game ball moving in the game area to enter,
The ball entry means
A specific prize winning port for discharging game balls moving in the game area to the back side of the game board ;
an outflow port communicating with the specific prize winning port , an inflow port into which game balls moving in the game area can enter , and a guide path for guiding the game ball entering the inflow port to the outflow port. Equipped with a ball-entry accessory comprising
The ball-entering accessory has a predetermined path for receiving game balls and discharging the game balls to a game area outside the ball-entering accessory other than the specific winning hole,
A first guiding state in which a game ball that has entered the ball entering means from a specific position of the ball entering means with respect to the game area is guided to the outflow port side, and a game in which a ball enters the ball entering means from the specific position. State changing means capable of changing the state between a second guiding state in which the ball is guided to the predetermined passage side,
A plurality of game balls are configured to be able to enter the specific winning hole during the period in which the first guide state is set,
A gaming machine , wherein a mark is provided corresponding to the inlet .

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