gaming machines

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase the interest of a player in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes second control means capable of controlling a game on the basis of a control signal from first control means capable of controlling a game. A first counter is updated by first counter means on the basis of the satisfaction of a first condition, and a second counter is updated by second counter means on the basis of the satisfaction of a second condition that is satisfied when a first control signal capable of being output on the basis of the satisfaction of the first condition is received. Numerical information corresponding to information displayed on display means is identified by identification means on the basis of a counter value of the second counter means. When the identification result is a specific identification result, the information displayed on the display means is updated by update means on the basis of the counter value of the first counter means. Thereby, the interest of a player in a game can be increased.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. [Background technology]

[0002] Pachinko machines and other gaming machines In the above, there is a gaming machine that includes a displacement means and a relative movement means that is configured to be able to move relative to the displacement means (Patent Document 1). . [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-116782 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] however, The above-mentioned conventional gaming machines have room for improvement in terms of optimizing the movement of the relative movement means. There was a problem:

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems. Points It was done to solve The movement of the relative moving means is preferable. The purpose of this is to provide a gaming machine that can vinegar do. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve this object, the gaming machine described in claim 1 comprises a gaming board, a displacement means configured to be displaceable, and Change relative movement means configured to be capable of moving relative to the positioning means; a driving means for generating a driving force for causing the displacement; A gaming machine comprising: a support means; a first portion of the relative movement means is engaged with the displacement means, and a predetermined portion of a second portion of the relative movement means is supported by the support means; The support means is provided on the game board, The gaming machine includes: The first section and the second section The displacement means Displacement so that it can be Configured to R, The displacement means displaces the first section. will beIn this case, the direction of a straight line connecting a first position and a second position at which a specific portion different from the predetermined portion of the second portion is displaced, and the direction of the straight line connecting a first position and a second position at which the displacing means displaces the second section will be In this case, the directions of the straight lines connecting the third position and the fourth position to which the specific part is displaced are different from each other, When the displacement means is displaced between the first section and the second section, The displacement means moves in parallel And and the displacement direction of the displacement means is different from that of the displacement means. specified The displacement of the predetermined portion in the direction limit And profit R It is configured as follows: . [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the gaming machine of claim 1, The movement of the relative movement means can be made preferable. . [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 5] A front oblique view of the variable prize-winning device and the distribution device. [Figure 6] 10(a) and 10(b) are front perspective views of the variable winning device. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] An exploded front oblique view of the base plate, variable winning device, collecting gutter and sorting device. [Figure 10] An exploded rear oblique view of the base plate, variable winning device, collecting gutter and sorting device. [Figure 11] An exploded front oblique view of the variable winning device. [Figure 12] An exploded rear perspective view of the variable winning device. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line XVI-XVI in Figure 15. [Figure 17] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line XVII-XVII in Figure 15. [Figure 18] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line XVIII-XVIII in Figure 15. [Figure 19] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line XVII-XVII in Figure 15. [Figure 20] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line XVIII-XVIII in Figure 15. [Figure 21] A front view of the variable prize-winning device and the distribution device. [Figure 22] This is an oblique view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device as viewed in the direction of arrow XXII in Figure 16. [Figure 23] This is an oblique view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device as viewed in the direction of arrow XXIII in Figure 16. [Figure 24] (a) is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the ROM in the main control unit, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the first winning type counter and the type of jackpot for special patterns, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the second winning random number counter and the winning type for normal patterns. [Figure 25] This is a diagram showing the time-dependent changes in the operation pattern of the opening and closing plate of the variable winning device and the operation pattern of the slide displacement member of the distribution device in the first round for each type of jackpot. [Figure 26] FIG. [Figure 27] FIG. [Figure 28]FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 33] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 34] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 35] FIG. 10 is a front view of the operation unit showing an example of the operation of the operation unit. [Figure 36] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a first operating unit. [Figure 37] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the first operating unit. [Figure 38] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a first operating unit. [Figure 39] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first operating unit. [Figure 40] FIG. 10 is a front view of the first operating unit in a standby state for effect. [Figure 41] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the first operating unit in a standby state for effect. [Figure 42] 41 is a side view of the first operating unit as seen in the direction of arrow XLII in FIG. 40. FIG. [Figure 43] A front view of the first operating unit in an intermediate performance state. [Figure 44] A rear view of the first operating unit in an intermediate performance state. [Figure 45] FIG. 10 is a front view of the first operating unit in the extended state. [Figure 46] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the first operating unit in the extended state. [Figure 47]10A and 10B are schematic diagrams showing the amount and angle of displacement of a supported member caused by rotational displacement of a rotating member; [Figure 48] 10(a) and 10(b) are schematic diagrams showing the magnitude relationship of the displacement amount on the driven side of the supported member when the rotating member rotates in the tilting direction at a constant angular velocity. [Figure 49] 10A and 10B are schematic diagrams showing changes in angle with rotation of a rotating member. [Figure 50] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a rear case and a second operating unit. [Figure 51] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of a rear case and a second operating unit. [Figure 52] 28. (a) is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIIa-LIIa in FIG. 28, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIIb-LIIb in FIG. [Figure 53] 33A is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIIIa-LIIIa in FIG. 33, and FIG. 33B is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIIIb-LIIIb in FIG. [Figure 54] 30. (a) is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIVa-LIVa in FIG. 30, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit and the center frame taken along line LIVb-LIVb in FIG. [Figure 55] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the lifting and reversing performance device. [Figure 56] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the lifting and reversing performance device. [Figure 57] 10(a) and 10(b) are front views of a transmission device holding plate, a top-bottom inversion member, an intermediate arm member, a linear motion plate member, and a shaft rotation member. [Figure 58](a) is a cross-sectional view of the transmission device holding plate, the up-down inversion member, the intermediate arm member, the linear plate member and the axial rotation member taken along the line LVIIIa-LVIIIa in Figure 57(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the transmission device holding plate, the up-down inversion member, the intermediate arm member, the linear plate member and the axial rotation member taken along the line LVIIIb-LVIIIb in Figure 57(b). [Figure 59] (a) to (c) are front views of the performance device. [Figure 60] FIG. 10 is an exploded front perspective view of a part of the configuration of a third operating unit. [Figure 61] FIG. 10 is an exploded rear perspective view of a part of the configuration of the third operating unit. [Figure 62] FIG. 10 is an exploded front perspective view of a part of the configuration of a third operating unit. [Figure 63] FIG. 10 is an exploded rear perspective view of a part of the configuration of the third operating unit. [Figure 64] 10(a) and 10(b) are rear views of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 65] 10(a) and 10(b) are rear views of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 66] 10(a) and 10(b) are front views of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 67] 10(a) and 10(b) are front views of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 68] 10 is a timing chart showing an example of the arrangement of the lifting arm member, the driving mode of the drive motor, and the output of the detection sensor in time series. [Figure 69] 29 is a cross-sectional view of the third operating unit taken along line LXIX-LXIX in FIG. 28. [Figure 70] 10(a) to 10(d) are schematic front views of the operational units that explain examples of combined operations of the operational units in chronological order. [Figure 71] 10(a) to 10(d) are schematic front views of the operational units that explain examples of combined operations of the operational units in chronological order. [Figure 72] FIG. [Figure 73]A front view of the variable prize-winning device and the distribution device. [Figure 74] This is an oblique view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device as viewed in the direction of arrow XXIII in Figure 16. [Figure 75] A cross-sectional view of the variable prize winning device and the distribution device along line LXXV-LXXV in Figure 73. [Figure 76] 76 is a cross-sectional view of the middle member, the slide displacement member, the lower member, and the detection sensor of the sorting device taken along the line LXXVI-LXXVI in FIG. 75. [Figure 77] 1(a) to 1(d) are front perspective views of the inner member of the sorting device. [Figure 78] FIG. 2 is a top view of the middle member, the state switching device, the sliding displacement member, and the lower member. [Figure 79] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the middle member, sliding displacement member and lower member taken along line LXXIXa-LXXIXa in Figure 78, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the middle member, sliding displacement member and lower member taken along line LXXIXb-LXXIXb in Figure 78, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the middle member, sliding displacement member and lower member taken along line LXXIXc-LXXIXc in Figure 78. [Figure 80] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the slide displacement member and the ball resting on the upper surface of the ball guide portion. [Figure 81] 81(a) is a front view of the rotating member, (b) is a rear view of the rotating member, and (c) is a side view of the rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXXIc in FIG. 81(a). [Figure 82] FIG. 2 is a front view of a first operating unit. [Figure 83] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the first operating unit. [Figure 84] FIG. 2 is a front view of a first operating unit. [Figure 85] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the first operating unit. [Figure 86] 10(a) and 10(b) are rear views of the guide slot, the dish-shaped lid portion, the detection sensor, and the extension portion of the transmission gear cam. [Figure 87] 10(a) and 10(b) are rear views of the guide slot, the dish-shaped lid portion, the detection sensor, and the extension portion of the transmission gear cam. [Figure 88] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the guide slot, the dish-shaped lid portion, the detection sensor, and the extension portion of the transmission gear cam. [Figure 89] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a first decorative rotation member and a second decorative rotation member. [Figure 90] 10(a) and 10(b) are schematic front views showing the guide slots, rectangular box portion, and protruding decorative portion. [Figure 91] 10(a) and 10(b) are schematic front views showing the guide slots, rectangular box portion, and protruding decorative portion. [Figure 92] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the guide slots, rectangular box portion, and protruding decorative portion. [Figure 93] 86 is a cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line XCIII-XCIII in FIG. 85. [Figure 94] FIG. 10 is a front view of the second operating unit in the extended state. [Figure 95] 95 is a cross-sectional view of the second operating unit taken along line XCV-XCV in FIG. 94. [Figure 96] FIG. 10 is a front view of the transmission device holding plate, the up-down inversion member, the intermediate arm member, the linear motion plate member, and the shaft rotation member. [Figure 97] FIG. 10 is a front view of the transmission device holding plate, the up-down inversion member, the intermediate arm member, the linear motion plate member, and the shaft rotation member. [Figure 98] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the lifting and reversing performance device. [Figure 99] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the intermediate arm member, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the intermediate arm member. [Figure 100] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a third operating unit, illustrating the displacement of the metal rod and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 101] FIG. 10 is a front schematic view of a third operating unit. [Figure 102] FIG. 10 is a front view of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 103] 1A is a rear view of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the outer rotating member and the intermediate arm member. [Figure 104] FIG. 10 is a front view of a third operating unit. [Figure 105] FIG. 10 is a front view of a third operating unit. [Figure 106] 106 is a cross-sectional view of the third operating unit taken along line CVI-CVI in FIG. 105. [Figure 107] 105 is a cross-sectional view of the third operating unit taken along line CVII-CVII in FIG. 104. [Figure 108] 16 is a cross-sectional view of the sorting device according to the second embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line XVI-XVI in FIG. 15. [Figure 109] 17(a) and 17(b) are cross-sectional views of the sorting device in the third embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line XVII-XVII in FIG. 15. [Figure 110] 10(a) and 10(b) are schematic top views of the third flow path component, the probability change detection sensor, the normal detection sensor, and the slide displacement member, which schematically show the configuration downstream of the third flow path component in the fourth embodiment. [Figure 111] (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the third flow path component, the probability change detection sensor, the normal detection sensor, and the slide displacement member along the CXIa-CXIa line in Figure 110(a), and (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the third flow path component, the probability change detection sensor, the normal detection sensor, and the slide displacement member along the CXIb-CXIb line in Figure 110(b). [Figure 112] 17(a) and 17(b) are partial cross-sectional views of the sorting device in the fifth embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line XVII-XVII in FIG. 15. [Figure 113] 17 is a cross-sectional view of the sorting device according to the sixth embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line XVII-XVII in FIG. 15. [Figure 114] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a sorting device according to a seventh embodiment. [Figure 115] 115 is a cross-sectional view of the sorting device taken along line CXV-CXV in FIG. 114. [Figure 116] FIG. 19 is a schematic front view showing the relationship between a guide slot and a rotating member in the eighth embodiment. [Figure 117] FIG. 13 is a schematic front view showing the relationship between a guide slot and a rotating member in the ninth embodiment. [Figure 118] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine in a first control example. [Figure 119] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine in the first control example. [Figure 120] 1A is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of area division settings and effective line settings on a display screen, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of an actual display screen. [Figure 121] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the jackpot performance executed during jackpot play. [Figure 122] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the jackpot performance executed during jackpot play. [Figure 123] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the jackpot performance executed during jackpot play. [Figure 124] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a winning percentage increase zone effect executed after a big win game ends. [Figure 125] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a winning percentage increase zone effect executed after a big win game ends. [Figure 126] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a battle mode effect. [Figure 127] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a battle mode effect. [Figure 128] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a battle mode effect. [Figure 129] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a battle mode effect. [Figure 130] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of an operation presentation. [Figure 131] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of an operation presentation. [Figure 132] 10A to 10E are diagrams showing the flow of effects from the big win to the big win game and thereafter. [Figure 133]10A to 10D are diagrams showing the flow of effects from the big win to the big win game and thereafter. [Figure 134] 10(a) to 10(d) are diagrams showing the flow of the presentation mode of the operation presentation. [Figure 135] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a first control example. [Figure 136] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of various counters in the first control example. [Figure 137] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the first winning random number table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the first winning type selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 138] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the second winning random number table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the variation pattern selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the normal table in the first control example. [Figure 139] 10(a) to 10(e) are diagrams showing the prescribed contents of various data tables contained in the variation pattern selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 140] A diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the variation pattern scenario selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 141] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the contents of the RAM of the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 142] 10(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 143]10 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the winning rate selection table set in the ROM of the voice and lamp control device in the first control example. FIG. [Figure 144] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a display control device in a first control example. [Figure 145] 10(a) to 10(c) are explanatory diagrams illustrating images displayed when the power is turned on. [Figure 146] 10(a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the rear surface A, and FIG. 10(b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the rear surfaces B to D. FIG. [Figure 147] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display data table in the first control example. [Figure 148] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a transfer data table in the first control example. [Figure 149] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a drawing list in the first control example. [Figure 150] 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 151] 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 152] 10 is a flowchart showing the special pattern variation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 153] This is a flowchart showing the start-up winning processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 154] 10 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 155] 10 is a flowchart showing the normal pattern change processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 156] 10 is a flowchart showing a through gate passing process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 157]10 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 158] 10 is a flowchart showing the start-up process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 159] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 160] 10 is a flowchart showing the big win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 161] 10 is a flowchart showing the startup process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 162] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 163] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 164] 10 is a flowchart showing the press performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 165] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance update processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 166] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a first control example. [Figure 167] 10 is a flowchart showing the winning-related processing by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 168] 10 is a flowchart showing the round effect setting process executed by the MPU in the audio and lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 169] 10 is a flowchart showing the variable display setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 170] A flowchart showing the performance mode change processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 171] 10 is a flowchart showing the winning effect setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 172] A flowchart showing the prize ball related processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 173] A flowchart showing the additional performance mode setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 174] 10 is a flowchart showing the battle variation display setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 175] 10 is a flowchart showing the time-saving performance mode setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 176] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance setting process for the winning percentage increase zone executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 177] A flowchart showing the performance setting process from the first time onwards executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 178] 10 is a flowchart showing a final winning percentage determination process executed by an MPU in the voice and lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 179] 10 is a flowchart showing a battle performance setting process executed by an MPU in the voice and lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 180] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 181] 10 is a flowchart showing a boot process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 182](a) is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing V interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Figure 183] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 184] (a) is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the stop type command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 185] (a) is a flowchart showing the opening command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the number of rounds command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 186] 10 is a flowchart showing an ending command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 187] (a) is a flowchart showing the background image change command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the error command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 188] 10 is a flowchart showing a number addition related command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 189] 10 is a flowchart showing a display setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 190] 10 is a flowchart showing a warning image setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 191]10 is a flowchart showing a pointer update process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 192] (a) is a flowchart showing the transfer setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the resident image transfer setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 193] 10 is a flowchart showing a normal image transfer setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 194] 10 is a flowchart showing a drawing process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 195] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a jackpot effect executed during a jackpot game in the second control example. [Figure 196] 10(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 197] A diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the additional performance selection table set in the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 198] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance update process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 199] A flowchart showing the performance timer update processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 200] 10 is a flowchart showing additional performance mode setting process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 201] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a jackpot effect executed during a jackpot game in the third control example. [Figure 202]10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a jackpot effect executed during a jackpot game in the third control example. [Figure 203] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 204] 10 is a flowchart showing the winning performance setting process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 205] 10 is a flowchart showing a round effect setting process 3 executed by an MPU in the voice and lamp control device in a third control example. [Figure 206] A flowchart showing additional performance mode setting process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 207] 10(a) and 10(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of the effects executed in the winning rate increase zone in the fourth control example. [Figure 208] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the effects executed during the winning rate increase zone in the fourth control example. [Figure 209] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 210] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 211] A flowchart showing the rapid-fire effect setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 212] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance update process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 213] 13(a) and 13(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a presentation executed in battle mode in the fifth control example. [Figure 214] 13(a) and 13(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a presentation executed in battle mode in the fifth control example. [Figure 215]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the flow of performance control in the fifth control example. [Figure 216] A block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 217] 10 is a flowchart showing command decision 5 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 218] 10 is a flowchart showing the confirmation process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 219] 10 is a flowchart showing a time-saving performance mode setting process 5 executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a fifth control example. [Figure 220] 10 is a flowchart showing the display point setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 221] 13 is a flowchart showing a number-addition-related command process 5 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 222] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the effects executed during battle mode in another example of the fifth control example. [Figure 223] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the effects executed during battle mode in another example of the fifth control example. [Figure 224] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the effects executed during battle mode in another example of the fifth control example. [Figure 225] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the effects executed during battle mode in another example of the fifth control example. [Figure 226] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the A1 embodiment. [Figure 227] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 228] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine according to the A1 embodiment. [Figure 229] A schematic diagram showing the V winning device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 230] A schematic diagram showing the V winning device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 231] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a movable guide member in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 232] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern that does not result in a pseudo-consecutive pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 233] A figure showing an example of a variation pattern that does not result in a pseudo-consecutive pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 234] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the variation of pseudo consecutive 1 displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 235] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the change in button performance during pseudo-consecutive development displayed on the third symbol display device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 236] A figure showing an example of the changing pattern of the button presentation during pseudo-consecutive development displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 237] (a) and (b) are figures showing an example of the fluctuation pattern when the V attacker opens immediately after the pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment stops. [Figure 238] A figure showing an example of the fluctuation pattern when the V attacker opens immediately after the pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the A1 embodiment stops. [Figure 239] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 240] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of various counters in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 241] FIG. 1(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 242](a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first winning random number table set in the ROM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the special pattern 1 random number table in the A1 embodiment, (c) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the special pattern 2 random number table in the A1 embodiment, and (d) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the normal pattern random number table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 243] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first winning type selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing the specified contents of the special chart 1 jackpot type selection table in the A1 embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing the specified contents of the special chart 2 jackpot type selection table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 244] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the small win type selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing the specified contents of the special chart 1 small win type selection table in the A1 embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing the specified contents of the special chart 2 small win type selection table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 245] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the variation pattern table set in the ROM of the main control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing the specified contents of the normal variation pattern table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 246] 10 is a diagram showing the contents of the time-saving variation pattern table in the A1 embodiment. FIG. [Figure 247] 10A and 10B are diagrams explaining each winning type and the operation content of the winning game in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 248] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the contents of the jackpot scenario table in the A1 embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the contents of the small jackpot scenario table in the A1 embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of an example of jackpot scenario a in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 249] 10A is a diagram showing a typical example of a winning scenario a in the A1 embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a typical example of a winning scenario b in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 250] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic example of a winning scenario c in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 251] 1A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the voice and lamp control device in the A1 embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice and lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 252] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the game flow in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 253] 10(a) to 10(i) are timing charts showing when a small winning V passes in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 254] 10(a) to 10(i) are timing charts showing when the small win V does not pass in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 255] 10(a) to 10(i) are timing charts showing when the big win V is passed in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 256] 10(a) to 10(i) are timing charts showing when the big win V does not pass in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 257] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 258] 10(a) to 10(c) are explanatory diagrams illustrating images displayed when the power is turned on in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 259] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a display data table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 260] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transfer data table in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 261] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a drawing list in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 262] 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 263] 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 264] 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 265] 10 is a flowchart showing the small win start setting process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 266] A flowchart showing the start-up winning processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 267] 10 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 268] 10 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 269] 10 is a flowchart showing a through gate passing process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 270] 10 is a flowchart showing a V entrance passage process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 271] 10 is a flowchart showing a V-passing process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 272] 10 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 273] 10 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 274] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 275] 10 is a flowchart showing the big win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 276] 10 is a flowchart showing a specific big win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 277] 10 is a flowchart showing the big win ending control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 278] 10 is a flowchart showing the small win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 279] 10 is a flowchart showing the small win ending control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 280] 10 is a flowchart showing the startup process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 281] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 282] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 283] 10 is a flowchart showing a winning-related process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 284] 10 is a flowchart showing a variable display setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 285] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 286] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 287] 10 is a flowchart showing boot processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 288](a) is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing V interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 289] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 290] (a) is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the stop type command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 291] (a) is a flowchart showing the background image change command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, (b) is a flowchart showing the error command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (c) is a flowchart showing the chance eye command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 292] 10 is a flowchart showing a winning-related command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 293] (a) is a flowchart showing the jackpot start command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the round number command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Fig. 294] (a) is a flowchart showing the big win end command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the small win start command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 295](a) is a flowchart showing the small win end command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the V entrance passage command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 296] 10 is a flowchart showing V-performance command processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the A1 embodiment. [Figure 297] FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine in the A2 embodiment. [Figure 298] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a sorting device according to the A2 embodiment. [Figure 299] 10(a) to 10(d) are diagrams showing the inside of a sorting device B700 in the A2 embodiment. [Figure 300] A3 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine in the embodiment. [Figure 301] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a crane member in the A3 embodiment. [Figure 302] A4 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine in the embodiment. [Figure 303] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a flow path unit in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 304] 10(a) and 10(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a roulette chance displayed on a third symbol display device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 305] 10(a) and 10(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a roulette chance displayed on a third symbol display device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 306] 10(a) and 10(b) are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a roulette chance displayed on a third symbol display device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 307] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the main control device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 308](a) is a timing chart showing the roulette display timing when a small win V passes in the A4 embodiment, and (b) is a timing chart showing the roulette display timing when a big win V passes in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 309] (a) is a timing chart showing the roulette display timing when a small win V does not pass in the A4 embodiment, and (b) is a timing chart showing the roulette display timing when a big win V does not pass in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 310] 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 311] 10 is a flowchart showing a condition device determination process executed by an MPU in a main control device in the A4 embodiment. [Figure 312] A diagram showing the V winning device in the A5 embodiment. [Figure 313] 10 is a flowchart showing specific big win control processing 3 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A5 embodiment. [Figure 314] 10 is a flowchart showing specific big win control process 4 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the A5 embodiment. [Figure 315] FIG. 11 is a front view schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine in a fifth control example. [Figure 316] A transition diagram schematically showing the transition of the gaming state of a pachinko machine in the fifth control example. [Figure 317] 10(a) and 10(b) are timing charts showing the game content and the presentation mode of a series of presentations in the fifth control example. [Figure 318] 10(a) and 10(b) are timing charts showing the game content and the presentation mode of the final variation presentation in the fifth control example. [Figure 319](a) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the display content displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation form of the normal pattern variation presentation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 320] (a) is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode in which a normal symbol variation presentation is executed in the main display area of ​​the third symbol display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a normal symbol winning screen displayed on the third symbol display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 321] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when special 2 is won during special 1 variation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode during special 2 variation (challenge game) displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 322] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when a small win is won with the special 2 variation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when a big win is won during a small win displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 323] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when a special 2 is won while a special 1 is not changing, as displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when a small jackpot is won with a special 2 change, as displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 324] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode one second after the start of the normal winning game displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when the ball does not enter the second winning slot during the normal winning game displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 325] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example 3 seconds after the start of the small win game, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when the ball does not enter the V winning slot during the small win game displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 326] (a) is a diagram showing an example of a presentation pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a presentation pattern displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 327] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode during the time-saving state displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode of the final time-saving fluctuation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 328] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation style of the first half of the final time-saving fluctuation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation style of the second half of the final time-saving fluctuation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 329] (a) is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode showing the presentation result of the latter half of the final time-saving variation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a result display mode of the final time-saving variation presentation displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 330] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode when special 2 is hit after the time-saving period ends, as displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the result display mode of the final time-saving variable presentation, as displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 331] A figure showing an example of a presentation mode indicating the end of the time-saving state displayed on the third pattern display device in the fifth control example. [Figure 332] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of various counters in the fifth control example. [Figure 333] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the main control device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 334](a) is a schematic diagram showing the 1st winning random number 5 table in the 5th control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the special pattern 1 random number 5 table in the 5th control example, (c) is a schematic diagram showing the special pattern 2 random number 5 table in the 5th control example, and (d) is a schematic diagram showing the normal pattern winning random number 5 table. [Figure 335] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the 1st winning type selection 5 table in the 5th control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the 5th special chart 1 jackpot type selection table in the 5th control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the 5th special chart 2 jackpot type selection table in the 5th control example. [Figure 336] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the normal winning type selection table 5 in the fifth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing the opening operation of the electric device based on the normal winning type and the game status. [Figure 337] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the five small win type selection tables in the fifth control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the five small win type selection tables for special chart 1 in the fifth control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the five small win type selection tables for special chart 2 in the fifth control example. [Figure 338] This is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the normal variation pattern selection table in the fifth control example. [Figure 339] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the variation pattern 5 table in the fifth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the normal variation pattern 5 table in the fifth control example. [Figure 340] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a time-saving fluctuation pattern 5 table, which is part of the fluctuation pattern selection table in the fifth control example. [Figure 341] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 342](a) is a schematic diagram showing five tables for selecting a variation pattern in the fifth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing five tables for selecting a variation pattern for the final time-saving period in the fifth control example. [Figure 343] 10 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 344] 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 345] 10 is a flowchart showing the special pattern variation start process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 346] 13 is a flowchart showing a time-saving update process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 347] 10 is a flowchart showing a small win start setting process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 348] A flowchart showing the start-up winning process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 349] 13 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process 5 executed by an MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 350] 10 is a flowchart showing normal pattern change processing 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 351] 10 is a flowchart showing through gate passing process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 352] 10 is a flowchart showing the general map pre-reading process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 353] 10 is a flowchart showing V inlet passage processing 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 354] 10 is a flowchart showing V passing processing 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 355] 13 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 356] 13 is a flowchart showing the start-up process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 357] 13 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 358] 10 is a flowchart showing a big win control process 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 359] 10 is a flowchart showing small win control processing 5 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 360] 10 is a flowchart showing command determination processing 5 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 361] A flowchart showing the winning information command processing 5 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 362] A flowchart showing the winning status determination process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 363] 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command process 5 executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a fifth control example. [Figure 364] 10 is a flowchart showing a win-related command processing 5 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 365] 10 is a flowchart showing the jackpot-related command processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 366](a) is a flowchart showing the small win related command processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the normal small win processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 367] 10 is a flowchart showing the small win processing for a series of effects executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 368] 10 is a flowchart showing stop command processing 5 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 369] 10 is a flowchart showing variable display setting processing 5 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 370] A flowchart showing the variable performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 371] A flowchart showing the general display performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 372] 10 is a flowchart showing the time-saving performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 373] 10 is a flowchart showing the winning variable presentation setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 374] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance update process 5 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 375] A flowchart showing a series of performance update processes executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 376] (a) is a flowchart showing the update processing during normal winning play executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the update processing during small winning play executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 377] A flowchart showing the final variable performance update processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 378] FIG. 13 is a front view schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine in a sixth control example. [Figure 379] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode during the final time-saving fluctuation in the sixth control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the presentation mode during the support time displayed on the third pattern display device in the sixth control example. [Figure 380] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing part of the contents of the ROM of the main control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 381] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the 6th table for selecting the normal winning type in the 6th control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the opening operation of the electric device based on the normal winning type and the game status in the 6th control example. [Figure 382] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a normal variation pattern 6 table in the sixth control example. [Figure 383] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the general map fluctuation pattern table in the sixth control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the general map fluctuation pattern table for time-saving A in the sixth control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the general map fluctuation pattern for time-saving B in the sixth control example. [Figure 384] 10 is a flowchart showing normal pattern change processing 6 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 385] This is a flowchart showing the general map performance setting process 6 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 386] FIG. 13 is a front view schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine in the seventh control example. [Figure 387] FIG. 13 is an enlarged schematic view of the right-side playing area of ​​the gaming board of the pachinko machine in the seventh control example. [Figure 388] FIG. 13 is an enlarged schematic view of the right-side playing area of ​​the gaming board of the pachinko machine in the seventh control example. [Figure 389] 13(a) and 13(b) are timing charts that schematically show the flow of effects of a pachinko machine in the seventh control example. [Figure 390] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the main control device in the seventh control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 391] 10(a) is a schematic diagram showing the seventh variation pattern table in the seventh control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a schematic diagram showing the seventh normal variation pattern table in the seventh control example. [Figure 392] This is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general fluctuation pattern selection table 7 in the seventh control example. [Figure 393] 13 is a flowchart showing stop command processing 7 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 394] 10 is a flowchart showing variable display setting process 7 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 395] 13 is a flowchart showing the set performance setting process executed by the MPU in the audio lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 396] A flowchart showing the general set performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 397] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance update process 7 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 398] A diagram showing a method for setting a series of effects in the seventh control example. [Figure 399] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 400]This is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general scenario table in the eighth control example. [Figure 401] This is a timing chart showing the flow in which normal winning scenario 2 is set as a series of performance scenarios in the eighth control example. [Figure 402] This is a timing chart showing the flow in which normal winning scenario 4 is set as a series of performance scenarios in the eighth control example. [Figure 403] This is a flowchart showing the winning information command processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 404] A flowchart showing a series of performance determination processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 405] 13 is a flowchart showing a hit-related command processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 406] A flowchart showing the general map related command processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 407] 10 is a flowchart showing the variable performance setting process 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 408] 13 is a flowchart showing the continuous monitoring performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 409] This is a flowchart showing the general purpose performance setting process 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 410] 13 is a flowchart showing a series of performance prediction setting processing executed by an MPU in an audio lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 411] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 412](a) is a schematic diagram showing the final variable performance table in the ninth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the final winning table in the ninth control example. [Figure 413] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a final table for loss in the ninth control example. [Figure 414] 10A is a schematic diagram showing a final effect variable setting table in the ninth control example, and FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing a winning setting table in the ninth control example. [Figure 415] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a miss setting table in the ninth control example. [Figure 416] 13 is a flowchart showing command determination processing 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 417] A flowchart showing the winning information command processing 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 418] A flowchart showing the final winning processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Fig. 419] 13 is a flowchart showing the time-saving performance setting process 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 420] 10 is a flowchart showing the final variable performance update process 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 421] FIG. 13 is a front view schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine in the tenth control example. [Figure 422] (a) is a figure showing an example of a right-hit notification screen in the first notification mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the tenth control example, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a right-hit notification screen in the second notification mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the tenth control example. [Figure 423] FIG. 13 is a front view schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine in a modified example of the seventh control example. [Figure 424]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic flow of presentations of a pachinko machine in a modified example of the seventh control example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, FIGS. 1 to 7 1, as a first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine"). An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

[0017] In the following description, the front side of the paper is the front with respect to the pachinko machine 10 in the state shown in FIG. The front side is the side facing the paper, and the rear side is the side facing the paper. With respect to the pachinko machine 10, the upper side is the upper (upper) side, the lower side is the lower (lower) side, and the right side is the The left side will be described as the left side. For example, the arrows UD, LR, and FB in FIG. 2 indicate the up and down directions and the left and right directions of the pachinko machine 10. The arrows indicate the forward and backward directions, respectively.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer shell formed by wooden frames assembled in a substantially rectangular shape. and an outer frame 11 which is formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 and which can be opened and closed relative to the outer frame 11. The outer frame 11 has a front surface for supporting the inner frame 12. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side of the camera (see Figure 1). The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be able to open and close toward the front side, with the side on which the arrow is provided as the axis of opening and closing.

[0019] The inner frame 12 has a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) on the back side, which has a number of nails and winning holes 63, 64, etc. The ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 is provided with a ball launcher that launches balls into the front area of ​​the game board 13. The balls shot from the shooting unit 112a (see FIG. 4) and the balls shot from the ball shooting unit 112a are used for playing. A launch rail (not shown) or the like is attached to guide the launcher to the front area of ​​the board 13.

[0020] On the front side of the inner frame 12, there is a front frame 14 that covers the upper front side, and a lower tray unit that covers the lower side. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15, (See Figure 1) Metal hinges 19 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side. The front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 can be opened and closed toward the front side with the cut side as the axis of opening and closing. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are performed by using the keyhole of the cylinder lock 20. Each can be unlocked by inserting a special key into 21 and performing the specified operation.

[0021] The front frame 14 is fitted with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, etc., and is The front frame 14 has a window 14c formed as an approximately oval opening. A glass unit 16 having two glass panes is provided. The front of the game board 13 is visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

[0022] The front frame 14 has an upper tray 17 for storing balls that protrudes to the front side and has an open top, roughly box-like shape. The top tray 17 is formed with a hole, and prize balls and loan balls are discharged onto this top tray 17. The bottom of the top tray 17 is The balls dropped into the upper tray 17 are tilted downwards to the right as viewed from the outside (see Figure 1). The balls are guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The frame button 22 is provided with, for example, a third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2 Changed the stage of the performance displayed in the "Super Reach" section and changed the performance content of the "Super Reach" section. It is operated by the player when, for example, playing a game.

[0023] The front frame 14 is provided with various light emitting means such as lamps around its periphery (for example, at the corners). These light emitting means emit light in response to changes in the game state, such as when a jackpot occurs or when a predetermined reach is reached. In response, the light emission mode is changed and controlled by lighting up or blinking, enhancing the presentation effect during play. The periphery of the window portion 14c is provided with an illumination portion 29-3 which incorporates a light emitting means such as an LED. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29 to 33 are used to indicate the jackpot lane. It functions as a performance lamp for the jackpot and reach performance, and the built-in LED lights up when the jackpot is hit or when a reach performance is performed. The illumination units 29 to 33 light up or flash to indicate that a jackpot has been won, or In addition, when the front frame 14 is viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), it is notified that the player is in a reach state just before the big win. (See reference) The upper left corner has built-in LEDs and other light emitting devices to indicate when prize balls are being dispensed and when an error occurs. A visible indicator lamp 34 is provided.

[0024] In addition, on the lower side of the right-side illumination part 32, there is a A small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin, and the adhesive space K1 (see FIG. 2) on the front of the game board 13 is The stamps and the like affixed to the pachinko machine (reference) are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In the case of the machine 10, in order to create a more brilliant appearance, the area around the illumination parts 29 to 33 A plated member 36 made of chrome-plated ABS resin is attached to the area.

[0025] Below the window 14c, a ball dispensing operation unit 40 is arranged. A display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43 are provided. A card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) is placed to the side of the ball lending unit. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with the ball inserted, the ball is lent out in accordance with the operation. Specifically, the point display section 41 is an area where the remaining balance information of the card etc. is displayed, and The LED lights up and the remaining balance is displayed in numbers as remaining balance information. It is operated to obtain loan balls based on information recorded on a recording medium, etc. As long as there is a balance on the card, the loaned balls will be supplied to the upper tray 17. Return button 4 3 is operated when requesting the return of a card inserted in the card unit. Pachinko machines in which balls are directly dispensed from a ball dispenser or the like to the upper tray 17 without going through a hand unit, In a so-called cash machine, the ball dispensing operation unit 40 is not required. In this case, the installation of the ball dispensing operation unit 40 Decorative stickers or other items may be added to the card unit to make the parts configuration common. This will enable standardization between pachinko machines and cash machines.

[0026] The lower tray unit 15 located below the upper tray 17 has a left side portion where the upper tray 17 cannot store the remaining amount of food. The lower tray 50 for storing the balls that have not been removed is formed in a roughly box-like shape with an open top. To the right of the 0 is an operation hand operated by the player to hit the ball into the front of the game board 13. A container 51 is provided.

[0027] The inside of the operating handle 51 has a touch panel for allowing the ball launching unit 112a to be driven. A sensor 51a and a launch stop switch 51 that stops the launch of the ball while the sensor 51a is being pressed. b, and a variable resistor that detects the rotational operation amount (rotational position) of the operating handle 51 based on a change in electrical resistance. A resistor (not shown) and other components are built in. When the operating handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, When the touch sensor 51a is turned on, the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed according to the rotation. The resistance of the variable resistor changes depending on the amount of heat produced, and the ball is fired with a strength (firing intensity) that corresponds to the resistance value of the variable resistor. As a result, the ball is shot to the front of the game board 13 at a distance corresponding to the player's operation. In addition, when the operating handle 51 is not being operated by the player, the touch sensor The launch stop switch 51a and the launch stop switch 51b are turned off.

[0028] At the lower front portion of the lower tray 50, there is a lever for operating when discharging the balls stored in the lower tray 50 downward. The ball ejection lever 52 is always biased to the right. By sliding it leftward against the biasing force, the bottom surface of the lower tray 50 is The bottom opening is opened and the balls fall naturally through the opening. The operation of the bar 52 is usually performed by placing a box (a The above-mentioned box is placed on the right side of the lower tray 50. An operating handle 51 is disposed as shown in FIG. 1, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left of the lower tray 50. are.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is made up of a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, A number of nails for guiding the ball (shown below the center frame 86 and in the upper half of the playing area) In addition to the rails 61 and 62, the general winning slot 63, the first Winning port 64, second winning port 140, variable winning device 65, through gate 67, variable display device unit The peripheral portion of the knit 80 is attached to the rear side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). It can be attached.

[0030] The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material. The various structures arranged on the back side of the 60 can be visually recognized by the player. The general winning slot 63, the first winning slot 64, the second winning slot 140 and the variable winning device 65 are made by router processing. and is tapped from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed with screws etc.

[0031] The base plate 60 may be made of a wooden plate member. Outside the base plate 60, various structures arranged on the rear side of the base plate 60 can be played from the front side. It is possible to mask the attack so that it cannot be seen by the technician.

[0032] The central front portion of the game board 13 is accessible through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The structure of the game board 13 will be described below with reference to FIG. We will explain about this.

[0033] On the front of the game board 13, there is an outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arcuate shape. The outer rail 62 is made of a metal strip at the inner position of the outer rail 62. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 form a circular arc. The front periphery of the board 13 is enclosed, and the front and rear are separated by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). The area in front of the game board 13 is a game area where the game is played depending on the behavior of the ball. The play area is in front of the game board 13 and includes two rails 61 and 62 and a rail The area (where the prize slots and the like are located) is partitioned by the resin outer edge member 73 that connects the spaces. The area into which the launched ball flows.

[0034] The two rails 61 and 62 guide the balls launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The inner rail 61 is provided to guide the ball to the top of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the upper left part of the game board 13, and the ball is once guided to the upper part of the game board 13. This prevents the ball from returning to the ball guide passage. A return rubber 69 is attached to the part (upper right part of Figure 2) corresponding to the maximum flight part of the ball. The ball, which is launched with a force greater than a predetermined force, hits the return rubber 69 and the force is reduced. It bounces back towards the center.

[0035] In the lower left corner of the play area when viewed from the front (lower left corner of Figure 2), there are multiple LEDs and First symbol display devices 37A and 37B equipped with 7-segment displays are provided. The pattern display devices 37A and 37B are controlled by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The display is mainly for displaying the gaming status of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B detect whether the ball has entered the first winning hole 64 or the second winning hole 65. It is configured to be used depending on whether a prize is won at the prize slot 140. When the ball enters the first winning slot 64, the first symbol display device 37A is activated, while When the ball enters the second winning hole 140, the first symbol display device 37B is activated. It is composed of:

[0036] In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B use LEDs to indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a probability variation state or not. The lighting status indicates whether the time is reduced or normal, and whether the time is fluctuating or not. It shows whether the stopped pattern corresponds to a special jackpot or a regular jackpot. The lighting status indicates whether the pattern is a symbol or not, and the number of reserved balls is also indicated by the lighting status. The segment display device displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and any errors. The ED is configured so that each LED emits a different color (e.g., red, green, blue). By combining light emitting colors, it is possible to indicate various game states of the pachinko machine 10 using a small number of LEDs. This can be done.

[0037] In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, there was a win in the first winning slot 64 and the second winning slot 140. The pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the lottery results in a jackpot. A win / loss determination (jackpot lottery) will be made, and if a jackpot is determined, the type of jackpot will be The types of jackpots that are judged here are 15R chance jackpot, 4R chance jackpot, The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are equipped with a variable The stop symbols at the end of the game not only indicate whether the lottery result is a jackpot or not, but also If there is a win, a symbol corresponding to the type of big win will be displayed.

[0038] Here, "15R jackpot" means that the maximum number of rounds is 15 after the jackpot. A "4R probability jackpot" is a jackpot that transitions to a high probability state in the maximum number of rounds. It is a jackpot where the number of rounds changes to a high probability state after a jackpot of 4 rounds. In addition, the "4R normal jackpot" is a jackpot with a maximum of 4 rounds, followed by a low probability The time-saving state is entered for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It was a huge hit.

[0039] In addition, "high probability state" means that the probability of a subsequent jackpot is increased as an added value after the jackpot ends. This refers to the state where the probability is fluctuating (during a special probability change), in other words, the special game state. In this embodiment, the high probability state (during the probability change) is a state in which the player is likely to transition to the high probability state. During a certain number of variations (100 variations in this embodiment), the probability of winning increases. The probability of winning the second symbol increases, making it easier for the ball to enter the second winning slot 140. "Low probability state" refers to the time when there is no probability change, and the probability of winning is normal, that is, This refers to a state in which the probability of winning is lower than during the probability change. Also, the time-saving state ( During the time limit) is when the jackpot probability is normal and the jackpot probability remains the same as the second This is a game state in which only the probability of winning a symbol increases and the ball is more likely to enter the second winning slot 140. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state when it is not in a special mode or a time-saving mode ( Neither the probability of winning nor the probability of winning the second symbol has increased.

[0040] In this embodiment, the through-hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11 of the distribution device 300 described later is When it is determined that the game ball has passed in the first round of the game, after the jackpot game ends The game state of is in a high probability state for 100 fluctuations. If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the through hole, the game state after the big win game ends is 100. The time will be shortened for the duration of the change.

[0041] During the probability change and time reduction, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but the second winning slot 14 The time that the electric device 140a (electric device) accompanying 0 is opened has also been changed, and compared to normal When the electric accessory 140a is in an open state (open state), a long time is set. , compared with the case where the electric accessory 140a is in a closed state (closed state), The ball is likely to enter 140. Therefore, during the probability change or time reduction, This makes it easier for balls to win, and increases the number of times the big win lottery is held.

[0042] In addition, during the probability change or the time reduction, the opening of the electric device 140a attached to the second winning port 140 Instead of changing the time, or in addition to changing the opening time, In this case, the number of times that the electric accessory 140a opens may be increased from the normal number. In addition, during the probability change or time reduction, the probability of winning the second symbol does not change, and the second winning slot 140 The time that the electric accessory 140a attached to the At least one of the number of times to open may be changed. In addition, the time when the electric device 140a attached to the second winning port 140 is opened, the number of times a winning The number of times the electric device 140a is opened is not increased, and only the probability of winning the second symbol is increased compared to normal. The change may be made so that the image is uploaded.

[0043] In the game area, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the ball lands. A plurality of general winning slots 63 are arranged. In addition, a variable display device is provided in the center of the game area. The variable display unit 80 is provided with a first winning slot 64 and The first symbol display device 37A, 37B is triggered by a winning (start winning) to the second winning port 140. The LCD display (hereinafter referred to as The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a ball of the through gate 67. The second symbol display device (Fig. The variable display unit 80 is also provided with a third pattern display device. A center frame 86 is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of 81.

[0044] In this embodiment, the third pattern display device 81 is provided through the opening 51 of the rear case 510, which will be described later. 1a is fastened to the rear case 510, and the center frame 86 is a base plate 60. That is, when viewed from the front, the outside of the third pattern display device 81 Although it appears that the center frame 86 is arranged around the periphery, in reality, as shown in FIG. The pattern display device 81 and the center frame 86 are arranged at a distance from each other in the front and rear directions.

[0045] The third pattern display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of, for example, 9 inches. The display contents are controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). For example, three rows of symbols are displayed: top, middle, and bottom. Each row of symbols can have multiple symbols (including the third symbol). ) and these third symbols are scrolled horizontally for each symbol row to display the third symbol. The third symbol is displayed variably on the display screen 81. The pattern display device 81 displays the game status according to the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The first pattern display device 37A, 37B is used for the first pattern display device 37A, 37B. In place of the display device, for example, a The third pattern display device 81 may be configured using a device such as a lens.

[0046] The second symbol display device displays a display symbol (second symbol (as shown)) every time the ball passes through the through gate 67. A variable display that alternately lights up the "○" pattern and the "×" pattern for a predetermined period of time without In the pachinko machine 10, when the ball passes through the through gate 67, If the result of the lottery is a win, the second symbol display device In the place, after the second pattern is displayed, the "○" pattern is displayed. If the result is a miss, the second symbol display device will display the "x" symbol after the third symbol changes. The pattern is displayed frozen.

[0047] In the pachinko machine 10, the variable display on the second symbol display device is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, When the ball stops on the "○" pattern, the electric device 140a attached to the second winning slot 140 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined period of time.

[0048] The time it takes for the second symbol to change and display is longer during a special or time-varying game than during a normal game. The shorter the time, the shorter the time. Since the variable display is performed in a short time, more winning lotteries can be held than usual. Therefore, the chances of winning in the lottery increase, so the electric role of the second winning slot 140 Therefore, during the probability variation, During the time-saving period, the ball can be made to easily enter the second winning hole 140.

[0049] In addition, during the probability change or time reduction, the electric power for one win increases the probability of winning. By increasing the opening time or number of times of the 140a, etc., it is possible to increase the chance of winning during or after the probability of winning. If the ball is in a state where it is easy to enter the second winning slot 140 during the time reduction, the second symbol will change. The time required for display may be constant regardless of the game state. If the time required for the bonus is set shorter during the bonus or time-saving period than during normal play, The probability may be constant regardless of the game state, or the electric device for one win may be The opening time and number of times of opening of 140a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

[0050] The through gate 67 is attached to the game board 13 in the left and right areas of the variable display unit 80. The ball is found and shot onto the game board 13 so that part of the ball can pass through. When the ball passes through To67, a drawing for the second symbol is held. After the drawing, The display device will display a fluctuating pattern, and if the result of the lottery is a win, the fluctuating pattern will stop. If the winning lottery result is a miss, the variable display will stop and and an "X" symbol will be displayed.

[0051] The number of times a ball passes through the through gate 67 can be reserved up to a maximum of four times in total, and the number of reserved balls increases. The above-mentioned first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are displayed, and the second symbol reserved lamp ( The second symbol reserve lamp is set to four, the maximum number of reserved symbols. They are arranged symmetrically below the third pattern display device 81.

[0052] In addition, as in this embodiment, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by using a plurality of second symbol display devices. In addition to switching the lamp on and off, the first pattern display device 37A, 37B and a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. The lighting of the symbol reservation lamp may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81. The maximum number of reserved balls for passing the Rugate 67 ball is not limited to four, but may be three or more. The number of times may be set to 5 or more (for example, 8 times). The number of the assembled parts is not limited to two, but may be one, for example. The mounting position of the gate 67 is not limited to the left or right of the variable display unit 80. For example, it may be located below the variable display unit 80. ,37B indicates the number of reserved balls, so the second reserved lamp will not light up. It may also be something.

[0053] Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning hole 64 into which a ball can enter is provided. When a ball enters the first winning hole 64, a first winning hole slot provided on the back side of the game board 13 is opened. A switch (not shown) is turned on, and the first winning slot switch is turned on, causing the main control device The jackpot is drawn at 110 (see Figure 4), and the display according to the result is the first symbol table. This is shown by display device 37A.

[0054] On the other hand, a second winning hole 140 into which a ball can enter is disposed below the first winning hole 64 as viewed from the front. When a ball enters the second winning hole 140, a second winning hole provided on the back side of the game board 13 The prize port switch (not shown) is turned on, and the main control is triggered by the turning on of the second prize port switch. A lottery for a big win is conducted by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is displayed on the first screen. It is shown on the pattern display device 37B.

[0055] In addition, the first winning slot 64 and the second winning slot 140 each award five balls when a ball enters the slot. This is also one of the winning holes from which prize balls are paid out. The number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning slot 64 and the number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning slot 140 The number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning slot 64 is the same as the number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning slot 64. The number of prize balls to be paid out when the ball enters the second winning port 140 is For example, if the ball enters the first winning slot 64, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to 3. However, even if the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning port 140 is set to five, good.

[0056] The second winning slot 140 is provided with an electric device 140a. The electric device 140a is normally in a closed state (reduced state), and the ball On the other hand, the ball entering the through gate 67 is difficult to enter the second winning hole 140. As a result of the change in the second symbol displayed when the ball passes through, the "○" symbol appears on the second symbol display device. When this is displayed, the electric accessory 140a is in an open state (expanded state), and the ball enters the second winning slot 1 This makes it easier to win 40.

[0057] As mentioned above, during the probability of winning and the time-saving mode, the probability of winning the second symbol is higher than during normal mode. In addition, the time it takes for the second symbol to change is short, so the second symbol will change to "○". The pattern becomes easier to be displayed, and the number of times that the electric accessory 140a is in the open state (expanded state) increases. Furthermore, during the probability variation and time reduction, the time during which the electric device 140a is opened is also longer than during normal play. Therefore, during the probability variation and the time reduction, the ball enters the second winning slot 140 more frequently than during normal times. It can create an environment that makes it easier to receive rewards.

[0058] Here, when the ball enters the first winning slot 64 and when the ball enters the second winning slot 140, The probability of winning the jackpot is the same whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state. However, if a jackpot is selected, it will be a 15R jackpot. The probability of the ball entering the second winning slot 140 is higher than the probability of the ball entering the first winning slot 64. On the other hand, the first winning slot 64 is set higher than the second winning slot 140. There are no electric devices, and the balls are always ready to win.

[0059] Therefore, during normal operation, when the electric device associated with the second winning port 140 is in a closed state, Since there are many combinations and it is difficult to win at the second winning slot 140, it is recommended to head to the first winning slot 64, which does not have an electric device. Then, the ball is shot so that it passes to the left of the variable display unit 80 (a so-called "left shot"). ), by winning the first winning slot 64, you will have more chances to win the jackpot lottery, and you will win the jackpot. It is more advantageous for the player to aim for this.

[0060] On the other hand, during the probability change or time reduction, by passing the ball through the through gate 67, the second winning port 14 The electric device 140a attached to the number 0 is likely to be in an open state, and it is likely to win at the second winning slot 140. Since the ball is in a normal state, it passes to the right of the variable display device 80 toward the second winning hole 140. The ball is shot in the right direction (the so-called "right shot"), and the ball passes through the through gate 67, and the electric device is opened. In addition, the aim is to win the 15R chance jackpot by winning the second winning slot 140. It is more advantageous for the player to do so.

[0061] In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the game board 13 is configured symmetrically. Therefore, you can aim for the first winning slot 64 by "hitting on the right" or the second winning slot 140 by "hitting on the left". Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment can also be used to determine the game status (confirmation) of the pachinko machine 10. Depending on whether the game is in a special mode, a time-saving mode, or a normal mode, the player is given the option to shoot the ball. It is not necessary to change the way of hitting the ball between "left-handed" and "right-handed". This eliminates the hassle of changing the

[0062] A variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 2) is disposed below the first winning opening 64. A specific winning hole 65a is provided in the center portion. In the pachinko machine 10, the first winning hole 6 If the jackpot lottery resulting from winning in No. 4 or the second winning slot 140 is a jackpot, After a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the first symbol display device displays a jackpot stop symbol. 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed. The pattern is displayed on the third pattern display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of a jackpot. The game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) where it is easy to win. The specific winning port 65a, which is sometimes closed, remains open for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The balls will be released until 10 balls have been placed in the winning position.

[0063] This special winning port 65a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closure, the special winning port 65a is closed again. The fixed prize winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. This opening and closing action can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds). is a form of special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player has a gaming value ( As a reward for skill value, a larger number of prize balls than usual are paid out.

[0064] The special game state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening that can be opened and closed separately is provided in the game area, and the large opening is provided in the first symbol display device 37A, 37B. When the LED corresponding to the win is lit, the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a while the specific winning hole 65a is open, the specific A game state in which a large opening provided separately from the winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time is specified. It may be formed as a separate game state. Also, the specific winning hole 65a is limited to one. Instead, one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position may also be The display area is not limited to the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the lower left side of the first winning opening 64, but may be, for example, a variable display device. It may also be located to the left of the placement unit 80.

[0065] At the right corner of the lower side of the game board 13, there is a space for attaching a certificate stamp, an identification label, etc. The stamp or the like pasted in the pasting space K1 is passed through a small window 35 (see Fig. 1).

[0066] The game board 13 is provided with an outlet 71. Balls that do not enter any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 140 will pass through the out hole 71. The balls are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown). are arranged in the

[0067] A large number of nails are planted on the game board 13 to appropriately distribute and adjust the direction in which the balls fall. In addition, various components (accessories) such as a windmill are also provided (not shown).

[0068] As shown in FIG. 3, the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 is provided with control board units 90 and 91, and a back The control board unit 90 is mainly equipped with a pack unit 94. device 110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display The control board unit 91 is a unit equipped with a dispenser control device 114. Control board (dispensing control device 111), launch control board (launch control device 112), and power supply board (power The power supply device 115 and the card unit connection board 116 are mounted as a unit.

[0069] The back pack unit 94 is made up of a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover part. Each control board has a single-chip microcomputer that controls each part. MPU, ports for communicating with various devices, random number generators used in various lotteries, time Clock pulse generation circuits, etc., used for counting and synchronization are installed as needed. It has been done.

[0070] In addition, the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114, the payout control device control device 111, launch control device 112, power supply device 115, card unit connection board 116 are housed in board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. 4 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated. It will be delivered.

[0071] In addition, the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (dispensing control device The box base and the box cover are sealed together by a sealing unit. The box is connected by a bolt (not shown) so that it cannot be opened (connected by a crimping structure). The joint between the box base and the box cover is A seal (not shown) is attached to the container. This seal is made of a brittle material. Do not attempt to remove the seal to open the board boxes 100 and 102. If you try to forcefully open the board boxes 100 and 102, the box base and the box Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or seal, it is possible to check the board It is possible to know whether the boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

[0072] The dispensing unit 93 is a tank located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opening upward. 130, and a tank rail connected to the bottom of the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side. 131, a case rail 132 connected vertically to the downstream side of the tank rail 131, and a case The discharge motor 216 (see FIG. 4) is provided at the most downstream portion of the side rail 132. The tank 130 is provided with a dispenser 133 for dispensing balls. Balls are supplied from the island equipment in the ball machine, and the required number of balls are dispensed by the dispenser 133. The tank rail 131 is subjected to vibration. A vibrator 134 is attached to the casing.

[0073] In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, and the launch control device 11 2 is provided with a variable resistor control knob 121, and the power supply unit 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch. The state restoration switch 120 is provided with a switch 122. For example, the state restoration switch 120 is provided with a dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. (See 4) When a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball jam in the The operating knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is turned on when the pachinko machine 10 is to be returned to its initial state. It is operated when the power is turned on.

[0074] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the penis machine 10. FIG.

[0075] The main control unit 110 is equipped with an MPU 201, which is a one-chip microcomputer that is a calculation unit. The MPU 201 stores various control programs that are executed by the MPU 201. ROM 202 that stores data such as fixed values, and a control program stored in the ROM 202. RAM 203 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the RAM is executed. In addition, various circuits such as interrupt circuits, timer circuits, and data transmission / reception circuits are built in. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 controls the big win lottery and the first symbol display device 3. 7A, 37B and the display setting in the third pattern display device 81, It executes the main processing of the pachinko machine 10, such as drawing the display results.

[0076] In addition, the sub-controllers such as the dispensing control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113 are operated. In order to instruct the operation, various commands are sent as data from the main control device 110 to the sub-control devices. Such commands are transmitted by the receiving circuit from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit. It is sent in only one direction.

[0077] RAM203 contains various areas, counters, flags, and the internal registers of MPU201. The contents of the program and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored. Tack area and work area (where various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. are stored) The RAM 203 is a memory area that is used for storing data after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. Even if the power is off, the power supply 115 supplies a backup voltage to maintain data (backup). All data stored in RAM 203 is backed up. do.

[0078] When the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or other reason, The stack pointer (similar to the above) and the values ​​of each register are stored in the RAM 203. When power is turned on (including when power is turned on after a power outage is resolved, the same applies below), the information stored in the RAM 203 Based on the information, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off. This is written by the main process (not shown) when the power is turned off, and is written to the RAM 203. The values ​​written are restored during the startup process (not shown) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU201 is used for power outages and other such reasons. When the power is cut off, a power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU201, an NMI interrupt is generated as a processing step during a power failure. Processing (not shown) is performed immediately.

[0079] The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 205 is connected via a line 204. The input / output port 205 has: Dispensing control device 111, voice lamp control device 113, first symbol display device 37A, 37B, 2. Symbol display device, 2nd symbol reserve lamp, opening and closing plate 65b of specific winning port 65a (see FIG. 11) The bottom edge of the door acts as an axis to drive the large opening solenoid and electric accessories that open and close the door on the front side. The solenoid 209 is connected to the MPU 201. Various commands and control signals are sent to these via port 205.

[0080] The input / output port 205 also includes a group of switches and a slide position detection sensor (not shown). various switches 208 including a group of sensors including a rotation position detection sensor R, a power supply device 1 15 is connected to a RAM erasure switch circuit 253, which will be described later, and the MPU 201 The signal output from the switch 208 and the R output from the RAM erasure switch circuit 253 Various processes are performed based on the AM erase signal SG2.

[0081] The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and loan balls. The MPU 211, which is a calculation device, executes a control program. ROM 212 stores programs and fixed value data, and is used as a work memory, etc. It has a RAM 213.

[0082] The RAM 213 of the dispensing control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, The contents of the internal registers of the PU211 and the return value of the control program executed by the MPU211 The stack area stores the destination address, various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. The RAM 213 has a work area (working area) in which the following is stored: Even after the power supply is cut off, the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to maintain the data. The data stored in RAM 213 can be backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the MPU 211 When the power is cut off due to a power outage or other reason, the power outage monitoring circuit 252 also outputs the power outage signal SG 1 is input, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 211. Then, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) is immediately executed as a process to be performed in the event of a power failure.

[0083] The MPU 211 of the dispensing control device 111 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 215 is connected via a line 214. , a main control unit 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control unit 112, etc. are connected to the Although not shown, the payout control device 111 has a detector for detecting the paid-out winning balls. A prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 1. 11 but not to the main controller 110.

[0084] The launch control device 112 controls the operation when the main control device 110 issues an instruction to launch the ball. The ball launch unit 112 is configured to launch the ball with a force corresponding to the rotational amount of the handle 51. The ball launching unit 112a controls a launch solenoid and The launch solenoid and electromagnet are activated when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operating handle 51. The sensor 51a detects the ball and turns off the launch stop switch 51b to stop the ball from being launched. The operating handle 51 is rotated (not being operated) under the condition that the The launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength according to the amount of operation of the operating handle 51. .

[0085] The voice lamp control device 113 controls the voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226. output of the sound, the lamp display device (illumination part 29 to 33, indicator lamp 34, etc.) 227 The display control device 114 outputs the lighting and turning off of the lights, the variable performance (variable display) and the notice performance. The calculation device controls the setting of the display mode of the third pattern display device 81. The MPU 221 is a processor that processes control programs and fixed value data. The ROM 222 stores data and RAM 223 is used as a work memory. are.

[0086] The MPU 221 of the voice and lamp control device 113 is configured with an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 225 is connected via a bus line 224. 5 includes a main control device 110, a display control device 114, an audio output device 226, and a lamp display device. 227, other devices 228, frame button 22, etc. are connected to the other devices 2. 28 includes drive motors 631, 731, 782, and 861.

[0087] The voice and lamp control device 113 receives various commands (variable parameters) from the main control device 110. The display mode of the third pattern display device 81 is changed based on the turn command, stop type command, etc. The display mode is determined and the determined display mode is sent as a command (display fluctuation pattern command, display stop type command). The display control device 114 is notified by a command or the like. , monitors input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, The stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, and the contents of the performance at the time of the super reach can be changed. When the stage is changed, the display control device 114 is instructed to change the In order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third pattern display device 81, A rear image change command including information about the stage is sent to the display control device 114. Here, the back image is the third pattern which is the main image to be displayed on the third pattern display device 81. The display control device 114 controls the voice and lamp control device. In accordance with the command transmitted from the device 113, various images are displayed on the third pattern display device 81. do.

[0088] In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 controls the display control device 114 to control the third symbol display device 81. The voice and lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) indicating the display content. Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the display of the third pattern display device 81 is In accordance with the content of the display, a sound corresponding to the content of the display is output from the sound output device 226. The lamp display device 227 is controlled to turn on and off in accordance with the display contents.

[0089] The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81. Based on the command received from the voice and lamp control device 113, the third pattern display device 81 The display control device 11 controls the display of the third symbol variation effect in the game. 4 is a display command that notifies the display contents of the third pattern display device 81 to the appropriate voice lamp control device. The voice and lamp control device 113 transmits the display command to the voice and lamp control device 113. By outputting sound from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content, the third pattern display device 8 1 and the audio output from the audio output device 226 can be synchronized.

[0090] The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, and a power supply unit 252 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. A power outage monitoring circuit 252 monitors power interruptions due to power outages, etc., and a RAM erasure switch 122 (see FIG. 3 The power supply unit 251 has a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 provided with a power supply (see FIG. The operating voltage required for each of the control devices 110 to 114 is supplied through a power supply path (not shown). The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies AC 2 It takes in a voltage of 4 volts and controls various switches such as the various switches 208 and the solenoid 20 9V, 12V for driving solenoids, motors, etc., and 5V for logic. The 12-volt power supply generates the power supply voltage, the backup voltage for RAM backup, etc. Voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage are required for each control device 110 to 114 etc. supply a sufficient voltage.

[0091] When the power is cut off due to a power outage or the like, the power outage monitoring circuit 252 monitors the MPU of the main control device 110. 201 and the dispensing control device 111 to output a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 211. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for detecting the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251. It monitors the 24 volt DC stabilized voltage and if this voltage falls below 22 volts, a power outage ( When a power outage occurs, the power outage signal SG1 is sent to the main control unit 110 and the payout control unit The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. The device 111 recognizes the occurrence of a power outage and executes an NMI interrupt process. Even after the voltage of the 24V DC stabilized power supply falls below 22V, the NMI interrupt processing continues. Maintain the output voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value for a sufficient time for execution. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the dispensing control device 111 are configured to Interrupt processing (not shown) can be executed and completed normally.

[0092] The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is configured to erase the RAM when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When this occurs, a RAM clear signal is sent to the main control device 110 to clear the backup data. The main control device 110 is a circuit for outputting the signal SG2. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input, the backup data is cleared and A payout initialization frame for clearing backup data in the payout control device 111 The command is sent to the dispensing control device 111.

[0093] Next, the structure around the variable winning device 65 will be described. 6(a) and 6(b) are front perspective views of the variable prize-winning device 65. 6(a) shows a front perspective view of the balls 65a, which are arranged to restrict the balls from flowing down to the specific winning hole 65a. The closed state of the opening and closing plate 65b is shown in FIG. 6(b). The opening and closing plate 65b is opened to allow the balls to flow down to the prize opening 65a. 5 and 6, reference will be made to FIG. 2 as appropriate.

[0094] The variable winning device 65 is in the open state of the opening and closing plate 65b (see FIG. 6(b)). The opening and closing plate 65b can receive the ball that lands on the opening 65b and guide it to the specific winning hole 65a. In the open state, the upper surface of the opening / closing plate 65b is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the rear side. do.

[0095] Since the electric accessory 140a is disposed above the center of the left and right of the opening and closing plate 65b (see FIG. 2), (See Fig. 1), the balls that land on the opening and closing plate 65b are limited to balls that deviate from the electric accessory 140a and flow down. That is, the ball does not land on the opening and closing plate 65b in the center of the left and right, but mainly on the electric accessory 140. In other words, the position of the ball that lands on the opening / closing plate 65b is are limited to positions near the left and right outer sides of the opening / closing plate 65b.

[0096] However, this does not apply to the placement of the ball after it lands on the opening and closing plate 65b. Depending on the direction of the ball after it lands on the board 65b, the ball may land near the center of the left and right sides of the opening and closing board 65b. It may happen that the device is placed in a different location.

[0097] In particular, in this embodiment, a front design member 141 (see FIG. 2) that covers the electric accessory 140a from the front side. ), but is curved to ensure space on the opening / closing plate 65b side (glass unit 16 (See Figure 1) Since the opening and closing plate 65b is formed as a curved surface, the opening and closing plate 65b bounces around the center position on the left and right. This reduces the degree to which the ball collides with the front design member 141 and loses momentum. This increases the possibility that the ball will be positioned closer to the center of the left and right sides of the opening and closing plate 65b. .

[0098] The center of the curvature radius of the curved shape of the lower part of the front design member 141 can be located either in the front or back. In this embodiment, the radius of curvature in a side view is set to be lower and forward. By forming the opening and closing plate 65b, a larger space can be secured on the opening and closing plate 65b side. The front design member 141 is shaped so that the width becomes smaller toward the bottom at the left and right ends. This makes it easier to ensure a space between the opening and closing plate 65b on the left and right sides.

[0099] When the opening and closing plate 65b is in the open state, the balls that land on the opening and closing plate 65b are almost always dropped into the specific entrance. The ball is guided to the prize opening 65a. The downwardly inclined inclined flow surface 163a1 is at a vertical position where it can guide the ball into the ball passage hole 163b. It is arranged.

[0100] The inclined flow lower surface 163a1 allows the balls rolling outward to the left and right to flow with less resistance due to the lower surface portion 163a. It is formed one step lower than the left and right ends of the lower surface portion 163a so that it can be easily climbed over. The flow resistance of a ball that lands on the opening / closing plate 65b on the left and right outer sides of the oblique flow lower surface 163a1 is reduced. Therefore, guide plate portions 163a2 are formed on the left and right outer sides of the inclined flow-down surface 163a1. do.

[0101] The guide plate portion 163a2 is provided between the rear wall portion and the left and right inner wall portions of the receiving member 163 and the front and left and right inner The front end surface is an inclined surface that is shifted rearward toward the inside of the left and right sides. is formed.

[0102] As a result, the ball rolling on the opening / closing plate 65b abuts on the front end surface of the guide plate portion 163a2. In this case, the ball can be guided along the slope of the inclined surface, so the ball can be guided along the slope of the inclined surface. 63a1 can be guided with little resistance. When the opening and closing plate 65b starts the closing operation, the ball is lowered from the inclined flow downward surface 163a1. Even if the opening and closing plates 65b are arranged on the left and right outer sides, the degree to which the closing operation of the opening and closing plates 65b is hindered is reduced. It is possible.

[0103] That is, for example, the flow of the balls may become poor, causing delays in closing the opening / closing plate 65b, or the opening / closing plate 65b may become slow. The balls that are swept backward by the chain action bounce off the rear wall of the receiving member 163 and return to the opening and closing plate 65b. When the opening / closing plate 65b is hit by the load in the direction (front side) to open the opening / closing plate 65b, This reduces the possibility of malfunctions such as unintentional opening.

[0104] When the opening and closing plate 65b moves from the open state to the closed state, the opening and closing plate 65b performs a rising motion. That is, the ball that has landed on the opening / closing plate 65b is closed by the operation of the opening / closing plate 65b. 5a, so the ball does not move to the left or right position of the opening and closing plate 65b. The balls on the opening and closing plate 65b are guided almost without exception to the specific winning hole 65a.

[0105] In this case, if the arrangement of the balls on the opening / closing plate 65b is closer to the left or right outer side, or if there are a large number of balls, If this occurs, the closing operation of the opening / closing plate 65b may be delayed. The lower surface 163a of the receiving member 163, the inclined flow lower surface 163a1 and the guide plate portion 163a2 The shape is designed so that the flow of balls guided to the specific winning port 65a does not stagnate. Therefore, the speed of the closing operation of the opening / closing plate 65b can be maintained.

[0106] In addition, instead of devising the shape of the receiving member 163, the opening and closing plate 6 on which the ball rests in the open state is The rolling surface of the opening / closing plate 65b is formed in a flat shape (see FIG. 6(b)). In the released state, the ball that lands on the opening / closing plate 65b flows backward and then falls into the receiving member 163. Due to the shape of the ball, it flows in the left and right directions and is guided into the ball passage hole 163b of the detection sensor SE1. Therefore, it is possible to easily prevent the balls from colliding with each other on the opening and closing plate 65b.

[0107] That is, even if multiple balls land on the opening / closing plate 65b at the same time, the balls will temporarily move backward in parallel. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the balls from colliding with each other on the opening and closing plate 65b. Therefore, the rolling surface of the opening / closing plate 65b has a shape having a lateral inclined surface like the lower surface portion 163a. In comparison with the case where a flow in the left and right direction is formed on the rolling ball, the movement of the ball on the opening and closing plate 65b This reduces the possibility of irregular operation, preventing unintended malfunctions. can be done.

[0108] The receiving member 163 has a pair of receiving members 163a, 163b, 163c, 163d, 163e, 163f, 163g, 163h ... a contact surface 163 for contacting the tip of the pivot of the opening / closing plate 65b and improving the reproducibility of the position of the opening / closing plate 65b; The contact surface portion 163a3 is formed in a pair on the left and right sides, and the opening and closing plate The shape is designed to match the shape of 65b, allowing for surface contact rather than point contact. The arrangement of the opening and closing plate 65b is easily stabilized, and the load at the time of contact is received by the surface, so that stress is reduced. Since concentration can be avoided, durability can be improved.

[0109] Further, a small gap is provided between the lower side of the contact surface portion 163a3 and the opening / closing plate 65b disposed opposite to the contact surface portion 163a3. An auxiliary contact surface 163a4 is formed in a shape that is substantially parallel to the surface of the auxiliary contact surface 163a. 163a4 is a part of the contact surface 163a3 that is in a state where the contact between the contact surface 163a3 and the opening / closing plate 65b is poor for some reason. This is provided as a fail-safe in case of

[0110] In this embodiment, a fixed member that restricts the ball from flowing down is provided on the front side of the contact surface portion 163a3. 161 is arranged, and is basically configured so that the ball does not collide with the contact surface portion 163a3. However, for example, when the tip of the opening / closing plate 65b that comes into contact with the contact surface 163a3 is If chipped, it may become impossible to maintain the repeatability of the position of the opening / closing plate 65b in the closed state. .

[0111] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, normal contact between the opening / closing plate 65b and the contact surface portion 163a3 is ensured. When the opening and closing plate 65b is no longer in contact with the auxiliary contact surface 163, the front and rear width portions at the left and right ends of the opening and closing plate 65b are a4, thereby maintaining the stability of the position of the opening and closing plate 65b. This improves the reproducibility of the position of the opening and closing plate 65b in the closed state.

[0112] In addition, when the auxiliary contact surface 163a4 is moved from the state where the shape of the contact surface portion 163a3 is normal to the state where the opening / closing plate 6 In this case, the shape of the contact surface portion 163a3 is normal. In this situation, contact with the opening and closing plate 65b occurs, which may cause a disadvantage that load is easily accumulated. Since the area for distributing the load can be enlarged, the contact surface 11 is increased by contact with the opening / closing plate 65b. This can reduce the magnitude of the local load that 63a3 receives.

[0113] When the opening and closing plate 65b moves from the open state to the closed state, the opening and closing plate 65b receives the A mode in which the game ball is pushed into the opening and closing plate 65b by the shape of the front design member 141 described above. can be configured to accept

[0114] That is, in the state in the middle of being accepted (for example, the rotation tip of the opening and closing plate 65b and the specific winning opening 65 a) and sliding sideways between the opening frame of the front design member 141 and the lower part of the front design member 141. When it comes into contact with the ball, it is guided by the curved shape and flows down to the inside of the specific winning opening 65a. As a result, the balls that have deviated from the opening / closing plate 65b can be guided to the front side of the third flow path forming portion 336. This makes it easier to prevent the third flow path forming portion 336 from falling, thereby improving visibility. This makes it easier to ensure this.

[0115] When the opening and closing plate 65b is in the closed state, the ball does not land on the opening and closing plate 65b. When the plate 65b is closed, the balls flowing down the front side of the opening and closing plate 65b are arranged in the same manner as the electric accessory 140. Limited to the left and right outer sides of a.

[0116] Therefore, according to the configuration of this embodiment, when the opening and closing plate 65b is in the closed state, the specific winning opening 65 The arrangement of the balls that flow down without being guided by the electric accessory 140a is limited to the positions on the left and right outside of the electric accessory 140a. As a result, the left and right sides of the electric accessory 140a can be It is possible to ensure visibility at positions on the left and right inside the ends.

[0117] Next, the structure of the downstream side of the specific winning opening 65a (the side where the ball that passed through the specific winning opening 65a flows) 7 is a front perspective view of the game board 13, and FIG. 7 and 8 are front perspective views of the components disposed on the base plate 60. The figure shows the state in which the components other than the prize opening 64, the second prize opening 140, and the variable prize winning device 65 have been removed. will be done.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 8, at the rear position of the variable winning device 65 on the rear side of the base plate 60, The balls that enter the first winning slot 64, the second winning slot 140, and the general winning slot 63 (see FIG. 2) are distributed. A collecting gutter 150 is provided to form a path for flowing the wastewater to an outlet (not shown).

[0119] The collecting gutter 150 has a groove-like portion that forms a flow path, and the groove-like portion faces the base plate 60. The front side facing the ball ejection path is opened. This opening is closed by the base plate 60. The path for the ball to flow is completed.

[0120] The collecting gutter 150 includes a first flow path portion 151 that forms a flow path for the balls that enter the first winning opening 64, A second flow path portion 152 forms a path for the ball that enters the second winning opening 140, and A plurality of third flow path sections 15 that form flow paths on the left and right sides for the balls that enter the general winning openings 63 3 and equipped.

[0121] The first flow path portion 151 is configured as a flow path that slopes downward and to the left from the rear position of the first winning opening 64. The second flow path portion 152 is a flow path that slopes downward and to the right from the rear position of the second winning opening 140. The third flow path portion 153 is configured as a flow path extending downward from the general winning opening 63. will be done.

[0122] Therefore, when viewed from the front, the first winning opening 64 and the second winning opening 140 are located at the center of the left and right of the game area. Although the balls are arranged in the first winning hole 64 and the second winning hole 140, the flow of the balls entering the first winning hole 64 and the second winning hole 140 is The collecting gutter 150 moves the winning jackpot from the center position to the outside of the center position. A space can be provided below the second winning slot 140 and the second winning slot 64, and this space can be used to A prize device 65 and a distribution device 300, which will be described later, can be provided.

[0123] FIG. 9 shows an exploded view of the base plate 60, the variable winning device 65, the collecting gutter 150, and the sorting device 300. 10 is a perspective view of the base plate 60, the variable winning device 65, the collecting gutter 150, and the distribution device. 9 and 10 are exploded rear perspective views of the device 300. Only the above-mentioned components are shown, and the other components are omitted from the illustration. The illustration of other components is omitted, and the base plate 60 is visible. 9, for convenience of explanation, the center frame 86 is shown assembled to the base plate 60. The figure is shown in the figure.

[0124] The fixing of the variable winning device 65, the collecting gutter 150 and the sorting device 300 will be explained. The prize device 65 is disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and The collecting gutter 150 is fixed from the front side of the 13 by tapping screws or the like. and is tapped from the rear side of the game board 13. It is fixed with screws etc.

[0125] The sorting device 300 has an insertion hole 311 at the top that is fastened to the variable winning device 65. The insertion holes 331 are fastened and fixed to the collecting gutter 150 at the left and right portions. Unlike the variable winning device 65 and the collecting gutter 150, which are directly fixed to the The presence or absence of these does not affect the completion of the game board 13.

[0126] In other words, the variable winning device 65 and the collecting gutter 150 in this embodiment are the same as the sorting device 30. The same can be used in cases where the sorting device 300 is installed and where the sorting device 300 is not installed. As a result, regardless of whether or not the sorting device 300 is present, the variable winning device 65 and the collecting gutter 150 It is possible to achieve commonality with

[0127] Next, the variable prize winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 will be described in detail. 65 is configured to be able to receive balls from the game area through a specific winning opening 65a, The distribution device 300 forms a flow path for the balls received by the variable winning device 65. In this embodiment, the player is informed of the result of the detection of the balls flowing through the flow path of the sorting device 300. The profits obtained are controlled to vary, as will be described in detail later.

[0128] FIG. 11 is an exploded front perspective view of the variable winning device 65, and FIG. 11 and 12, the variable winning device 65 is 3 from the front side with a tapping screw or the like, and the fixed member A front design member 162 is arranged on the front side of the fixed member 161 and fastened to the fixed member 161, and The specific winning hole 65a is arranged on the rear side of the fixing member 161 and fastened to the fixing member 161. A receiving member 163 configured to be able to receive a ball that has passed through the receiving member 163, and a back side of the receiving member 163 The receiving member 163 is fastened and fixed to the receiving member 163, and serves as a connecting portion with the sorting device 300. and an intervening member 164 disposed on the rear side of the receiving member 163 and fastened to the receiving member 163. A state switching device is configured to be able to switch the open / closed state of the opening / closing plate 65b depending on whether or not electricity is being applied. and a position 165.

[0129] The fixed member 161 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and the shape of the front side of the fixed member 161 is a screw-insertion type. The through hole for the purpose, the fastening position with the front design member 162, and the specific winning hole 65a are formed on a flat surface. On the other hand, the shape of the back side of the fixed member 161 is such that the outer periphery faces the base plate 60. The inside of the abutting thin portion has a three-dimensional shape that protrudes toward the rear surface.

[0130] In particular, the boundary 161a with the thin-walled portion is formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately elliptical frame shape. A through hole having a size that allows the placement of the boundary portion 16a is formed through the base plate 60. 1a is a portion that is inserted into the through-hole of the base plate 60.

[0131] Inside the boundary portion 161a, the specific winning opening 65a and the lower edge of the specific winning opening 65a A horizontally elongated plate extending rearward slightly below the lower edge of the specific winning opening 65a. The left and right sides are provided with a vertically elongated plate-like portion extending downward from the middle of the horizontally elongated plate-like portion. A pair of substantially T-shaped extended support plates 161b are formed.

[0132] The extension support plate 161b is provided to cover the area behind the specific winning opening 65a and the area behind the distribution device 300 (described later). The extension support plate 161b functions to support both the flow path and the downstream path. and a protruding support portion 161c protruding from the vertically long plate-shaped portion of the extended support plate 161b. The portion 161d and the protruding support portion 161e protruding from the upper surface of the lower edge of the boundary portion 161a are It functions as a part that supports the distribution device 300, and details will be described later.

[0133] Inside the boundary portion 161a, the left and right pairs of the specific winning opening 65a are located below the center position of the left and right sides. The symmetrical protruding portion 161f protruding in a symmetrical shape comes into contact with the balls flowing down the sorting device 300, and It has the function of guiding the flow.

[0134] The plurality of through holes 161g for inserting fastening screws to be screwed into the front design member 162 are The fastening screws are inserted into the receiving member 163 and are disposed on the inside and outside of the receiving member 163. Therefore, a plurality of fastened portions 161h having female thread portions are arranged inside the boundary portion 161a. do.

[0135] A fastening portion 161 having a female thread portion for threading a fastening screw inserted into the intervening member 164 i is arranged outside the boundary 161a at the gap (center position of the left and right) of the boundary 161a. That is, among the through holes formed in the base plate 60, the through holes for passing through the boundary portion 161a are The connecting portion between the through hole and the through hole for inserting the second winning opening 140 and the electric role 140a (see FIG. 9) the fastened portion 161i is disposed.

[0136] The front design member 162 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and the front side is made of a glass unit 1. 6 (see FIG. 1) is formed in a flat shape to make the distance between the front design member 162 uniform. The balls are allowed to flow down within the range of the surface side and the front side of the fixed member 161.

[0137] The front design member 162 is provided on the rear side thereof with a through hole 161g of the fixed member 161. and a female screw portion formed so that the fastening screw inserted through the through hole 161g can be screwed in. and a fastening portion 162a extending to the rear side in a shape that covers the fastening portion 162a from above. and a plurality of extension portions 162b, 162c provided on the support member 162.

[0138] The extensions 162b and 162c allow the flow of air between the fixed member 161 and the front design member 162. This prevents the ball from directly hitting the fastened portion 162a. The durability of 62a can be improved.

[0139] Furthermore, the upper surfaces of the extensions 162b and 162c are formed as inclined surfaces, so that the flow of the balls The lower path can be limited. That is, the extensions extending near the left and right edges of the specific winning opening 65a The upper surfaces of the installation portions 162b (two locations on the left and right central sides) are inclined surfaces that slope downward toward the left and right outer sides. By forming the extension portion 162b in this manner, it is possible to prevent the ball on the extension portion 162b from flowing toward the specific winning opening 65a. That is, the ball that has landed on the extension 162b is prevented from hitting the outside of the extension 162b. After dropping downward, the waste flows down along the inner rail 61 (see FIG. 2) toward the outlet 71. This becomes the case.

[0140] In addition, the upper surfaces of the extension portions 162c (two portions at both ends) extend inward from the left and right. By forming the extension portion 162c as an inclined surface that slopes downward, the ball The flow path of the ball can be unified with the flow path of the ball resting on the extension portion 162b. Compared to the number of balls flowing down, the range in which the balls are placed can be narrowed (ball placement (The placement density can be increased) and the visibility of the ball is not obstructed (no flow path is formed). Space) can be secured.

[0141] The front design member 162 shown in FIG. 11 is plain, making it easy to see from the back side. However, the front design member 162 does not need to be plain. Decorate the front of the 62 by sticking stickers with patterns or characters on them. Alternatively, grooves may be carved in the front design member 162 in a geometric pattern, and light may be irradiated onto the grooves to create a variety of effects. It may be made so that a geometric pattern appears and is visible. The decorative element 162 may be configured to be opaque after the decoration is added.

[0142] The receiving member 163 is a horizontally long frame (or box) made of a light-transmitting resin material with an open front side. The guide plate portion 163a2, the contact surface portion 163a3, and the auxiliary contact surface 163a4 are formed in a shape similar to that of the guide plate portion 163a2. 63a4, a lower surface portion 163a forming a flow-down surface on the inside of the frame, and a flow-down portion 163a a ball passing hole 163b that is disposed as a through hole through which the ball can pass; The fastening screw is arranged at a position that matches the fastening portion 161h and fastened to the fastened portion 161h. A plurality of insertion holes 163c are inserted from the side, and fastening screws are inserted into the intervening member 164. a pair of fastened portions 163d that are female screw portions and are arranged on the left-right center side; and a state switching device a plurality of fastening portions 163e having female thread portions into which fastening screws inserted into the positioning member 165 are screwed; , and is equipped with.

[0143] The lower surface portion 163a is a left-right inclined surface that slopes downward from the left-right center portion to the left and right outside. The left and right inclined surfaces are formed as follows: By providing the inclined flow lower surface 163a1 that is inclined downward, the rear end of the inclined flow lower surface 163a1 The balls are arranged so that the balls flowing down the portion can pass through the ball passing holes 163b with little resistance.

[0144] The ball passage hole 163b is formed in the detection sensor SE1 that is engaged with the rear side of the receiving member 163. That is, when a ball passes through the ball passing hole 163b, the detection sensor SE1 detects the ball passing through the ball passing hole 163b. It is more detectable.

[0145] The interposing member 164 is made of a light-transmitting resin material and has an optical deflector that is inclined downward toward the rear. A main body portion 164a having a folded surface and a receiving portion formed through the upper side of the main body portion 164a. A pair of insertion holes 164b through which fastening screws can be inserted to be threaded into the fastened portion 163d of the member 163. a light emitting substrate 164c on which an LED is disposed and which is disposed above the insertion hole 164b; The fastening screws inserted into the sorting device 300 are screwed into both left and right ends of the lower end of the main body 164a. A pair of fastening portions 164d formed with female screw portions that can be fastened, and an upper side portion of the main body portion 164a The fastening screw is inserted into the fastening portion 161i of the fixed member 161. and a through hole 164e.

[0146] The light emitting substrate 164c is disposed in a position where the surface on which the LEDs are arranged faces diagonally upward toward the front. In the standing state, the position directly above the specific winning hole 65a when viewed from the front (see FIG. 6) and the second winning hole 140. With this arrangement, the light from the light emitting substrate 164c is 2. Hoping for the ball to enter the winning hole 140 or the specific winning hole 65a, the player looks at the spot diagonally downward and behind. It is easily within the player's field of vision.

[0147] Therefore, when a ball is detected entering the second winning hole 140 or the specific winning hole 65a, the light emitting substrate 16 By controlling the LED of 4c to light up, the second winning port 140 and the specific winning port 65a This allows the player to easily understand whether or not a ball has been scored.

[0148] From the above-mentioned configuration, the interposing member 164 is fastened to both the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163. As a result, the fixing is performed only by fastening the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163. In comparison with the case where the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163 are fixed to each other, the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163 can be fixed more firmly. In addition, the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163 are connected and fixed via an intervening member 164. Since the arrangement of the sorting device 300 can be stabilized, the fixed member 161 and the receiving member 163 and the sorting device 300, the relative positional deviation between them can be suppressed.

[0149] The state switching device 165 is configured to receive a fastening screw inserted into the fastening portion 163e of the receiving member 163. It has a plurality of insertion portions 165a through which wires are passed, and has a plurality of openings for passing wires and for dissipating heat. a lower case portion 165b formed in a deep box shape with an open side; and the plunger of the electromagnetic solenoid 165c. A slide portion 165d that is engaged with the tip and slides together with the plunger, and a lower case portion It can be rotated to the lower case part 165b with the rotating tip part protruding from the front end part of 165b. and a rotating portion 165e that is supported by the slide portion 165d and rotates in accordance with the sliding displacement of the slide portion 165d. The upper cover is fastened to the lower case portion 165b by fastening screws inserted through the insertion holes 165f. and a portion 165g.

[0150] The tip of the rotating portion 165e is recessed so that the rod-shaped portion can be engaged therewith. The transmission projection 65c that projects rightward from the right end of the plate 65b enters and engages. The protrusion 65c is offset from a metal shaft portion 65d that forms the rotation axis for the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate 65b. By configuring it in this way, the rotation of the rotating part 165e This allows the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate 65b to occur.

[0151] 13 and 14 are exploded front perspective views of the sorting device 300. In FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the sorting device 300 as seen from below. A perspective view is shown.

[0152] As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the distributing device 300 includes a fastening portion 164 of the intervening member 164. An upper member having a pair of insertion holes 311 formed therethrough so that fastening screws to be screwed into the upper member d can be inserted therethrough. 310, and the upper member 310 is fastened and fixed in the vertical direction, and the female screw portion of the collecting gutter 150 The inner member 3 has a pair of insertion holes 331 formed therethrough so that fastening screws to be screwed into the inner member 3 can be inserted therethrough. 30, and a light emitting means such as an LED housed between the middle member 330 and the upper member 310 on the front side. 351 is disposed on a substrate 350, and is accommodated at a position between the middle member 330 and the upper member 310. A state switching device 360 ​​configured to be able to switch states depending on whether or not electricity is applied, and a central member 33 0, and switches between the front position and the rear position according to the switching of the state of the state switching device 360. A sliding displacement member 370 that slides back and forth and a middle member 330 are provided between the sliding displacement member 370 and the middle member 330. The inner member 330 is disposed below the inner member 330 so as to sandwich the inner member 370, and the inner member 370 is disposed below the inner member 330. a lower member 380 having an insertion hole 381 formed therethrough so that a fastening screw to be screwed into the lower member can be inserted therethrough; , and is equipped with.

[0153] Before describing the details of the configuration of each part, an outline of the function of the sorting device 300 will be described. The separating device 300 is configured to separate the balls that have passed through the ball passage hole 163b (see FIG. 12) of the detection sensor SE1. This is a device that forms the downward flow path.

[0154] The ball that passes through the ball passing hole 163b passes through the inside of the upper member 310, the upper member 310 and the middle member 330. the flow path forming portions 334, 335, 336 formed between the lower member 380 and the inside of the lower member 380, The balls flow down through the lower member 380 and are discharged into a ball discharge passage (not shown).

[0155] The balls flowing down inside the distribution device 300 are configured to be visible to the player, The flowing effect is not just a visual effect that pleases the player, but also a It has an effect on gaming profits, such as causing changes in the profits obtained.

[0156] The difference in the flow pattern of the balls flowing down inside the sorting device 300 is mainly due to the difference in the sliding displacement member 37. This occurs when the ball flows down from the middle member 330 to the lower member 380. The position of the sliding displacement member 370 determines which part of the lower member 380 the ball passes through. There will be differences.

[0157] Therefore, the player's line of sight is naturally directed to the ball flowing down from the middle member 330 to the lower member 380. As a result, the particles tend to gather at the location (the location of the slide displacement member 370, as will be described later). In the embodiment, a design is implemented that assumes that the gaze will be concentrated.

[0158] Next, a detailed description will be given of the configuration of each part of the sorting device 300. The upper member 310 is a light-transmitting member. It is a thin member having a U-shape when viewed from above, which is made of a permeable resin material, and has the above-mentioned insertion hole 311, A pair of openings 312 formed through the hole so that a ball can be received, and a marking A pair of transparent seal members 313 (red in this embodiment) and a seal member 314 are provided between the lower edge of the opening 312. A pair of upper surface portions 314 extending along the outer periphery toward the front side and a fastener screwed into the inner member 330 A plurality of insertion tube portions 315 are formed with through holes through which the fastening screws can be inserted, and a The fastening portion 316 has a female thread into which the fastening screw can be screwed, and the upper member 310 has a lower surface from the lower side thereof. A pair of long parts in the front-rear direction that protrude toward the front and rear and are arranged side by side. The long protruding portion 317 and the long portion in the left-right direction protruding downward from the lower surface of the upper member 310. A pair of left and right inner protrusions 318 are disposed between the pair of front and rear long protrusions 317, and A pair of front and rear elongated portions projecting downward from the underside of the member 310. A pair of left and right outer protrusions 319 are disposed on the left and right outer sides of the long protrusion 317, and the upper part of the substrate 350 and an accommodating recess 320 formed as a recess large enough to accommodate the

[0159] The opening 312 receives the ball that has passed through the ball passage hole 163b of the variable winning device 65, and The upper front edge is a passage-like part (tunnel-like part) that serves to flow the liquid into the tank. The upper front edge is a sensor that detects the tilt position. The shape is cut with an inclined plane so that it is flush with the back surface of the plate SE1 (see Figure 12). This allows the upper front edge of the opening 312 to come into contact with the rear surface of the plate of the detection sensor SE1. can.

[0160] The opening 312 is located inside the opening of the sphere passing hole 163b when viewed from the opening direction of the sphere passing hole 163b. The opening is formed to a degree that the sphere passing hole 163b does not penetrate into the sphere. The flow resistance when guiding the ball to the opening 312 can be reduced.

[0161] The sealing member 313 is illuminated by the light emitted from the light emitting means 351 of the substrate 350. When viewed from the outside, it functions as a component that attracts the player's attention, but details will be given later.

[0162] The upper surface portion 314 is inclined to match the flow path of the balls below the upper member 310. The first upper surface portion 314a disposed on the front side of the opening 312 is a thin plate portion. The first upper surface portion 314a is connected to the front end of the first upper surface portion 314a and is inclined downwards. The second upper surface portion 314b is formed to be inclined downwards towards the left and right inner sides. The left and right distance between the second upper surface portions 314b on the left and right sides is configured to be longer toward the front side. This ensures that the player has a clear view of the ball through the second upper surface portion 314b. Cut.

[0163] The insertion tube portion 315 has a counterbore formed on the upper surface thereof to receive the head of the fastening screw. Although the fastening screw is inserted from above, the head of the fastening screw is visible to the player. This makes it easier to avoid this.

[0164] The insertion tube portion 315 is fitted to a fastening portion 332d having a female screw portion formed on the inner member 330. In particular, the fastened portion 332d corresponding to the left insertion tube portion 315 is The support portion also serves as a support portion for supporting the portion 363, the details of which will be described later.

[0165] The fastening screw to be screwed into the fastened portion 316 is arranged with the threaded portion facing upward and the screw head facing downward. Therefore, although the fastened portion 316 is configured to be placed on the front side, it can be seen from diagonally above. The screw heads are made less visible to players playing the game. While the inner member 330 is firmly fixed, the fastening screws do not make the sorting device 300 look bad. It can be avoided from happening.

[0166] The reason why the fastening portion 316 is formed only on the right side is that the insertion tube portion 315 is already formed on the rear side. Since there are two screws, one fastening point on the front side is sufficient, and the screw head is downwards. Although the direction is such that the light source is not conspicuous, it is better to omit the installation if it is unnecessary, in order to improve the appearance of the sorting device 300. The reason for this is that the fastening portion 316 can be arranged in a more convenient manner. For example, they may be disposed on the left side, or may be disposed in a pair on the left and right.

[0167] The fastening portion 316 is arranged to avoid the path of the balls flowing down and to prevent the appearance of the sorting device 300 from being deteriorated. This is set to a position where it can be kept to a minimum, but details will be given later.

[0168] A pair of longitudinally long protruding portions 317, a pair of left and right inner protruding portions 318, and a pair of left and right outer protruding portions 319 The bottom surface of each part is based on the same point, and the further away from that point, the lower the placement. This curved surface is formed as a curved surface. The shape of the balls varies depending on the shape of the balls. The intention is to control the

[0169] The central member 330 has the pair of insertion holes 331 and a frame-like (approximately and a rear frame portion 332 formed in a box-like shape, and a frame portion (approximately box-like) having a lower bottom portion on the front side. A pair of front frame-shaped portions 333 are formed, and recesses are provided on the left and right outer sides of the front frame-shaped portions 333. A pair of first flow path components 334 that form a flow path for the balls, and The front end of the front frame portion 333 is connected to the front end portion to form a path for the balls to flow down. a pair of second flow path forming portions 335 connected to the left and right inner ends of the second flow path forming portions 335; The balls are guided downward through the recesses formed on the left and right inner sides of the front frame portion 333. and a pair of third flow path forming portions 336.

[0170] The intermediate member 330 has a left-right elongated shape at the rear side of the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336. A discharge hole 337 is formed through the bottom and functions as a discharge path for the balls. A partition plate portion formed in the shape of a long plate in the front-rear direction so as to divide the third flow path forming portion 336 into left and right portions. 338, and a rectangular convex portion extending from the lower surface of the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 to the left and right. and a pair of alignment protrusions 339 protruding from the base 331.

[0171] The rear frame portion 332 does not form a path for the balls to flow down, unlike the front portion which forms a path for the balls to flow down. The rear frame portion is mainly configured to support the substrate 350 and the state switching device 360. 332 is a slide displacement member 3 formed in the front end of the left-right center portion and penetrating in the up-down direction. 70 can be placed in the through-hole 332a, and a through-hole elongated in the left-right direction. The guide portion 362c of the state switching device 360 ​​is formed through the bottom portion to guide the sliding displacement. The inner hole 332b and the female screw portion formed so that a fastening screw inserted into the lower member 380 can be screwed in are provided. and a fastening screw inserted into the insertion tube portion 315 of the upper member 310. and a cylindrical fastened portion 332d having a female screw portion at the top end into which the screw can be screwed.

[0172] The front frame portion 333 has a light diffusion treatment on the inside of the frame and on the front and back surfaces of the lower bottom, The visibility of the rear side of the front frame portion 333 is reduced. A fastening screw formed in a square frame shape and screwed into the fastened portion 316 of the upper member 310. The insertion hole 333a is formed as a counterbore hole through which the

[0173] The first flow path forming portion 334, the second flow path forming portion 335, and the third flow path forming portion 336 are respectively This is the part that makes up the path through which the balls flow, and is designed so that the direction and angle of inclination of the balls vary. However, details will be given later.

[0174] The front side is open at the connecting position between the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336. The released opening portion 335a is the symmetrical protruding portion 161f (see FIG. 12) of the variable winning device 65. That is, the symmetrical protrusions 161f are gaps that allow the liquid to flow down the sorting device 300. The ball is positioned so that it can enter the inside of the flow path through the opening 335a and come into contact with the ball. can be.

[0175] The discharge holes 337 are divided by a partition plate 338 and are configured as a pair on the left and right. The size of the particles is at least twice the diameter of the sphere. In this embodiment, the lower part disposed below the discharge hole 337 is Since a plurality of detection sensors SE1 are arranged side by side on the member 380, The shape of the discharge holes 337 may be designed to match the arrangement of the ball through holes.

[0176] The partition plate portion 338 has the function of separating the third flow path forming portion 336 as described above, and also has the function of sliding the slide. The function of the guide portion is to guide the displacement of the door displacement member 370, and will be described in detail later. The alignment protrusion 339 is fitted with the protrusion 383a of the lower member 380, and the middle member 330 This is a part for preventing misalignment between the lower member 380 and the lower member 380, and details will be described later.

[0177] The substrate 350 has an inverted T shape in which the lower portion 353 is longer in the left-right direction than the upper portion 352. The lower portion 353 has a recessed portion 354 for positioning at the lower end on the left side thereof. Equipped with.

[0178] The recessed portion 354 engages with a corresponding portion of the internal shape of the central member 330, The left-right long lower portion 353 is positioned in the front and rear direction relative to the rear frame portion 332 of the central member 330. The upper member 310 is supported by being sandwiched between the upper member 310 and the receiving recess 312. The upper part 352 is accommodated in the part 320, so that the upper part 352 is prevented from falling off upward, and the position is fixed. The details of the arrangement of the light emitting means 351 will be described later.

[0179] The state switching device 360 ​​is a device housed in the rear frame portion 332 of the central member 330, An electromagnetic solenoid 361 and a support for the electromagnetic solenoid 361 to be displaced linearly in the left and right directions. A slide portion 3 is engaged with the tip of the plunger and slides together with the plunger. 62 and the left fastening portion 332d are inserted into each other, and are supported rotatably. and a rotating portion 363 that rotates in accordance with the sliding displacement of the slide member 62.

[0180] The slide portion 362 is a disk portion 361a at the tip of the plunger of the electromagnetic solenoid 361. A recessed portion 362a recessed so as to be able to receive the tray from above, and a protruding portion protruding to the right from the right side surface. 362b, and a long oval cross section protruding downward from the center of the front and rear of the lower surface. and a guided portion 362c formed thereon.

[0181] The disk portion 361a supports the slide portion 362 from above in the direction in which the recessed portion 362a is formed. This configuration prevents the slide portion 362 from falling off upward. Therefore, the slide portion 362 can be fixed to the disk portion 361a without using an adhesive or the like. The arrangement can be maintained between the disk portion 361a and the lower bottom portion of the central member 330.

[0182] The guided portion 362c is inserted into the guide hole 332b of the inner member 330, thereby This is a part for preventing the displacement direction of 362 from deviating from the left and right direction. In this embodiment, the guided portion 362c is formed long in the left-right direction, so that the engagement between the guided portion 362c and the guide hole 332b This allows the posture of the sliding portion 362 to be maintained. The surface shape is not necessarily limited to this, and may be, for example, circular or rectangular. .

[0183] The rotating portion 363 is formed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from above, and has a vertically elongated portion at the connecting portion of the L-shape. The inner member 330 has a cylindrical through-hole 332d large enough to insert the fastened portion 332d. The support cylinder portion 363a and the protruding portion 363b are cylindrically protruding upward from the tip of the short side of the L-shape. 2b has a through hole, and an upper cylindrical portion 363b is inserted into the through hole of the upper cylindrical portion 363b. The lower cylindrical portion 36 is inserted into the recessed portion 378 of the slide displacement member 370. 3c and is equipped.

[0184] With the above-described configuration, the rotating portion 363 is configured to be rotatable around the support cylinder portion 363a as a central axis. The displacement of the rotating part 363 is caused by a change in the state of the electromagnetic solenoid 361. That is, when the electromagnetic solenoid 361 is energized, the plunger is displaced and slides. When the portion 362 is displaced in the left-right direction, the upper cylindrical portion 3 63b is displaced, and the lower cylindrical portion 363c is displaced accordingly. As a result, the sliding displacement member 3 Displace 70.

[0185] The sliding displacement member 370 is configured to move forward and backward between the middle member 330 and the lower member 380. The rear frame portion 332 of the central member 330 is a member supported so as to slide in the direction The thin plate portion 371 is sandwiched and supported by the lower bottom portion of the lower member 380 from above and below, and the thin plate A pair of upper protruding portions 376 are provided on the left and right sides of the portion 371 and protrude upward, and the upper protruding portions 376 are provided on the left and right sides of the portion 371 and protrude upward. The protruding portion protrudes upward from the center of the left and right side on the rear side. The protruding end of the protruding portion is recessed. and a recessed portion 378 formed to be able to receive the lower cylindrical portion 363c.

[0186] The thin plate portion 371 has a pair of support holes 371a formed on the left and right sides in the rear half portion thereof, and a pair of support holes 371b formed on the left and right sides in the rear half portion thereof. The width from the front end to the center right is shorter than the spacing between the upper protrusions 376, and the length from front to back is longer. and a recessed portion 372 formed in the recessed portion 372 and a protruding portion 372 formed in the recessed portion 372 and protruding downward along the edge of the recessed portion 372. a pair of lower protrusions 373 extending in both the up and down directions along the left and right edges of the rear half; and a lower member 380 projecting downward from the rear end in a cylindrical shape. and a cylindrical protrusion 375 that is inserted into the elongated guide hole 386.

[0187] The lower protrusion 373 and the upper and lower protrusions 374 are arranged on the upper and lower sides of the middle member 330 or the lower member This is the part that is assumed to slide against the inner member 380, and compared to contact on a flat surface, The protrusions are for reducing the contact area between the lower member 380 and the lower member 30. As a result, the displacement resistance of the sliding displacement member 370 can be reduced. This can prevent the displacement speed of the member 370 from slowing down.

[0188] The upper protruding portion 376 is a columnar portion having a generally trapezoidal shape in a front view, and passes through the arrangement through-hole 332a to the rear side. The upper protrusion 376 is disposed so as to extend upward from the lower bottom of the frame-shaped portion 332. The width of the gap on the side is designed to be slightly longer than the left and right thickness of the partition plate portion 338 of the inner member 330. With this configuration, the partition plate portion 338 can guide the displacement of the upper protruding portion 376. can be done.

[0189] In other words, the upper protrusions 376 are arranged so as to sandwich the partition plate 338 between the left and right inner gaps. and is configured so that misalignment in the left-right direction is suppressed by contact with the partition plate portion 338. This allows the displacement of the sliding displacement member 370 to be properly guided, The displacement direction of the displacement member 370 can be maintained in the front-rear direction.

[0190] The recessed portion 378 is necessary to cause the sliding displacement member 370 to move in the forward and backward directions. In order to accommodate the displacement of the lower cylindrical portion 363c of the rotating portion 363, a long slot is formed in the left-right direction. It is formed by

[0191] The protruding portion in which the recessed portion 378 is formed passes through the placement through-hole 332a and is By configuring it to enter above the lower bottom part, the lower cylindrical part 363c of the rotating part 363 can be easily inserted into the recessed portion 378.

[0192] In this way, the shape of the arrangement through-hole 332a is such that the upper protruding portion 376 to be inserted and the recessed portion and a through hole having a shape including the entire area where the protrusion 378 is formed and the protrusion 378 is disposed. To be designed.

[0193] The lower member 380 has the above-mentioned insertion hole 381 and a plate-like portion 38 formed in the shape of a long thin plate on the left and right. 2, and a plurality of (four in this embodiment) detection sensors SE1 and a sensor holding frame portion 389 formed in a frame shape that allows the sensors to be arranged side by side.

[0194] The sensor holding frame 389 has a rear side surface into which the detection sensor SE1 is inserted, and a The upper and lower sides through which the ball passes through the through-hole are open, and the other parts are closed. It is formed into a frame shape.

[0195] The plate-shaped portion 382 has a through-hole formed in the vertical direction in the sensor holding frame portion 389. The through holes are formed at positions that match the through holes of the detection sensor SE1, and the two detection sensors on the left and right inside are A protrusion 383 is provided at the middle position of the SE1 in the form of a long protrusion extending upward in the front-rear direction. A pair of protruding portions 383 are provided at positions spaced apart on the left and right sides from the front end of the protruding portion 383. a, and the supported hole 371 of the sliding displacement member 370 at a position rearward of the protruding portion 383 a pair of guide protrusions 384 protruding from the guide protrusions 384 at positions where the guide protrusions 384 can be inserted into the Also, a pair of guide ribs 38 are formed as elongated ribs in the front-rear direction at both the left and right outer positions. 5, a guide slot 386 in the form of a long hole extending in the same straight line as the protrusion 383 in a top view, and The curved surface portion 387 formed in a curved surface shape projecting backward on the side surface and the clamping member 330 and an insertion hole 388 formed through the hole 388 so that a fastening screw can be inserted into the connecting portion 332c. do.

[0196] The protrusion 383 is slightly shorter than the width of the left-right gap of the recess 372 of the sliding displacement member 370. The slide displacement member 370 is formed as a protrusion having a thickness of left and right, and the protrusion 383 is formed at the recessed portion 372. That is, the protrusions 383 are arranged so as to sandwich the slide displacement member 370. It functions as a guide that guides the position.

[0197] The left and right inner ends of the protrusions 383a are aligned with the left and right outer ends of the alignment protrusions 339 of the central member 330. That is, the left and right inner ends of the pair of protrusions 383a are designed to be at the same position as the side ends. The left and right outer ends of the alignment protrusions 339 are fitted together in such a way that they come into contact with the respective positions. This allows the position of the middle member 330 in the left-right direction to be determined appropriately with respect to the lower member 380. At the same time, the front frame portion of the lower member 380 (the protruding portion 383 and the protruding portion 383a) is connected at the front end side. The rear surface of the lower member 339 is brought into contact with the front surface of the alignment protrusion 339. The position of the intermediate member 330 in the front-rear direction can be appropriately determined based on 80.

[0198] As a result, the third flow path forming portion 336 as a configuration of the middle member 330 and the lower member 380 This makes it easier to avoid misalignment between the detection sensor SE1 and the sensor. Cut.

[0199] The guide protrusion 384 is formed in a left-right long oval shape, and is The support hole 371a is inserted into the support hole 371a to limit the displacement of the slide displacement member 370. The guide displacement member 370 is displaced by the guide protrusion 384 disposed inside the supported hole 371a. Limited to displacement in range.

[0200] This prevents the sliding displacement member 370 from colliding with the protruding portion 383. Therefore, for example, the front displacement end can be formed by the sliding displacement member 370 and the protrusion 38. 3, the durability of the protrusion 383 can be improved. Therefore, the guiding effect of the protrusions 383 can be maintained for a long period of time.

[0201] Even if the guide protrusion 384 is damaged, it will not immediately respond to the operation of the slide displacement member 370. It is not a part that is affected, but functions as a part to prevent collision with the protrusion 383. Therefore, normally, the guide protrusion 384 is designed to be used for a set period (for example, 3 years) without being damaged. The guide protrusion 384 is designed to have a strength sufficient to maintain its use in the In anticipation of use in a state where the portion 383 and the slide displacement member 370 collide with each other, the guide The strength of the protrusion 384 and the protrusion 383 may be designed. The life of the protrusion 383 is set to less than the set period (for example, 2 years), and the remaining period is set to In this case, the resin material used for the lower member 380 may be set to withstand the load. This allows for improved freedom of design and shape.

[0202] The guide protrusion 385 has a gap that is slightly longer than the left-right width of the thin plate portion 371 of the slide displacement member 370. The sliding displacement member 370 is disposed with a gap therebetween, and is formed so that the thin plate portion 371 can be disposed in the gap. The displacement of the slide is limited to the displacement on the left and right inner sides of the guide ribs 385. The displacement member 370 can be displaced in the front-rear direction with only a small displacement in the left-right direction.

[0203] The guide slot 386 has a width that allows the cylindrical projection 375 of the slide displacement member 370 to be inserted therethrough. The direction of displacement of the slide displacement member 370 is determined by the guide length of the cylindrical protrusion 375. The movement is restricted in the front-rear direction by being guided by the hole 386.

[0204] The curved surface portion 387 is a contact portion for guiding the balls flowing down below the central member 330. In this embodiment, the ball that enters the outlet 71 is guided downward. Details will be provided below.

[0205] The fastening screw is inserted into the insertion hole 388 with the screw head facing downward. This prevents the fastening screws from being conspicuously visible. The area is located on the left and right outer side and rear side of the area where the plurality of detection sensors SE1 are arranged. As a result, the fastening screw inserted into the insertion hole 388 is near the detection sensor SE1 or the detection sensor This reduces the possibility of obstructing the view of the ball passing through the through hole of SE1.

[0206] As described above, the slide displacement member 370 is made up of a plurality of portions, namely, the thin plate portion 371 The guide protrusion 385, the guide protrusion 384 for the supported hole 371a, the recessed portion 372, and the lower The protrusion 383 for the protrusion 373, the guide slot 386 for the cylindrical protrusion 375, and the upper protrusion The partition plate 338 and the like are guided by the partition plate 338 and the like relative to the installation portion 376, and are displaced in the front-rear direction. The load during guidance can be distributed to multiple positions, so the load is not applied locally. The sliding displacement member 370 and the guide portion for guiding the sliding displacement member 370 can be avoided. Damage can be avoided.

[0207] As can be seen from this, the slide displacement member 370 is not guided by a single member. Instead, the guide is guided by at least a plurality of members, that is, the middle member 330 and the lower member 380. The sliding displacement member 370 has at least a pair of upper and lower plates on the partition plate portion 338 of the central member 330. The protrusion 376 is guided, and the recess 372 is guided by the protrusion 383 of the lower member 380. do.

[0208] Therefore, if the assembly between the middle member 330 and the lower member 380 is poor and the positional deviation is large, , the movement of the sliding displacement member 370 is hindered. It is preferable to minimize misalignment as a part that continuously configures the flow path of the balls. Since the displacement of the slide displacement member 370 is good, displacement is small. It can be guaranteed that:

[0209] In other words, if the positional deviation of the lower member 380 relative to the middle member 330 becomes too large, Since the slide displacement member 370 is not displaced properly, the slide displacement member 370 is displaced By detecting that the relative arrangement of the middle member 330 and the lower member 380 is It is possible to control the device so that an error notification is executed, assuming that the device may be defective.

[0210] Therefore, the game continues with the relative positioning of the middle member 330 and the lower member 380 in a bad state. This can prevent the player from being continu- ous, thereby reducing the possibility of the player suffering an unexpected disadvantage. Cut.

[0211] Next, the internal structure of the sorting device 300 will be described in detail. The structure related to the flow of the ball inside the device 300 and the structure entering the flow path of the ball. This will mainly explain about:

[0212] FIG. 15 is a front view of the receiving member 163 and the sorting device 300, and FIG. 16 is a front view of the receiving member 163 and the sorting device 300 shown in FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 taken along the line VI-XVI. 17A and 17B are cross-sectional views of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 taken along line XVII-XVII in FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the variable winning device 65 and the swinging mechanism along the line XVIII-XVIII in FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the dividing device 300.

[0213] 15 to 18, the opening and closing plate 65b is shown in a closed state. 1, the slide displacement member 370 is shown in a state where it is disposed in the front position. The flow path of the balls flowing down inside the device 300 will now be described in detail.

[0214] When the opening and closing plate 65b is in the open state (see FIG. 6(b)), the ball that lands on the opening and closing plate 65b is received. The ball rolls on the lower surface 163a of the member 163 and is guided into the ball passage hole 163b. The balls passing through the opening 312 of the upper member 310 pass through the first flow path forming portion 3 The first flow path forming portion 334 is guided to the second flow path forming portion 335, which is connected to the first flow path forming portion 334. The third flow path forming portion 336 is configured as an inclined flow path that is all downwardly inclined, and the connected flow paths The paths are formed in a spiral shape, with each path forming a 90-degree angle when viewed from above.

[0215] That is, the first flow path forming portion 334 is formed as an inclined flow path that causes the balls to flow downward toward the front side in the front-rear direction. The second flow path forming portion 335 is formed based on the flow direction of the balls flowing down the first flow path forming portion 334. The third flow path forming portion 33 is formed as an inclined flow path that causes the balls to flow down in a left-right direction rotated by 90 degrees. 6 is in the same direction as the rotation direction with the flow direction of the ball flowing down the second flow path forming portion 335 as the reference. It is formed as an inclined flow channel that allows the balls to flow down the rear side in a forward / backward direction, rotated 90 degrees.

[0216] In this way, by forming the flow path into a spiral shape with a right-angle bend, the flow speed of the ball is The degree of increase in the flow rate can be reduced as the flow rate increases toward the downstream side. The balls flowing down the second flow path forming portion 334 accelerate toward the front side, and then, in the second flow path forming portion 335, Since the flow direction of does not have a front-rear direction component, the flow direction of the Furthermore, the third flow path forming portion 335 connected to the second flow path forming portion 335 can be formed. In the flow path forming portion 336, the air flows downward in a backward direction opposite to the accelerating direction in the first flow path forming portion 334. Therefore, it is possible to realize a flow-down pattern in which the influence of acceleration in the front-rear direction is suppressed.

[0217] Therefore, for example, the flow pattern may be such that the water flows down in the same direction (for example, to the left) from start to finish. Unlike this, it is easier to prevent the balls from flowing down at an excessively high speed downstream. In other words, the flow rate of the ball can be made uniform throughout the entire flow path, and the flow rate of the ball can be made uniform throughout the flow path. This makes it possible to maintain the attention of the player, and makes it easier to avoid the player losing sight of the ball. This has the effect of reducing the amount of

[0218] Also, for example, it is possible not to form the second flow path forming portion 335, but Forming the second flow path 35 makes it easier to prevent clogging of the balls and backflow. When the second flow path forming portion 335 is not formed (when the length in the left-right direction of the second flow path forming portion 335 is 0), That is, when the first flow path forming portion 334 and the third flow path forming portion 336 are connected, the connecting portion In this case, it becomes necessary to reverse the flow direction of the ball by 180 degrees from the flow in front to the flow behind. In this case, the angle of change in the direction of the ball's flow is large, and especially when the speed direction is reversed back and forth, Therefore, it is difficult to make the balls flow smoothly, and the balls may become stuck, clogged, or flow backward. This is likely to occur and may cause problems.

[0219] In contrast, if the flow direction switching angle is 90 degrees or less as in this embodiment (this In this embodiment, the ball is rotated by 90 degrees, so the ball does not reverse its speed direction, allowing it to flow smoothly downward. This makes it easier to avoid ball retention, clogging, and backflow.

[0220] The shape of the flow path at the connection end of each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 will be described. At the connection end between the component 335 and the third flow path component 336, the above-mentioned symmetrical protrusions 161 f is disposed as a part that guides the ball as it flows downward in a manner that bends the direction in which the ball flows downward.

[0221] The symmetrical protrusion 161f is located downstream of the sphere and is larger than the upstream of the sphere. For example, the partition plate portions 338 are arranged adjacent to each other. The width of the symmetrical protruding portion 161f disposed opposite to the symmetrical protruding portion 161 is longer than the width of the symmetrical protruding portion 161f. In addition, the symmetrical portion 335a is arranged opposite to the flow path side surface of the second flow path forming portion 335 near the open portion 335a. The rear ends of the left and right ends of the protruding portion 161f are disposed on the front side (see FIG. 17).

[0222] This prevents the ball from being excessively decelerated or colliding with the symmetrical protrusion 161f. This can prevent backflow from occurring.

[0223] In addition, at the connection end between the second flow path forming portion 335 and the first flow path forming portion 334, a central member The side wall portions 334a formed in a curved shape at the front left and right ends of the 330 bend the downward flow direction of the ball. The part is formed to guide the balls as they flow down.

[0224] In addition, at the upstream end of the first flow path forming portion 334, the arrangement becomes lower as it approaches the front side. The curved surface (see FIG. 16) projects upward from the downstream surface of the first flow path forming portion 334. The curved protrusion 334b ​​is formed as a part that guides the ball flowing down by bending the direction of the ball flowing down. will be done.

[0225] That is, the ball that has passed through the opening 312 rolls on the curved protrusion 334b ​​and moves toward the first flow path forming portion 33. 4 flows down, and when it comes into contact with the side wall portion 334a while flowing down, the flow direction is changed, and the second flow The flow direction is changed by the flow of the flow path forming portion 335 and the flow coming into contact with the symmetrical protruding portion 161f. The water is then changed over to the third flow path forming portion 336 and flows down to the discharge hole 337 .

[0226] The side wall portion 334a is engaged with the protruding support portion 161d of the fixed member 161, and can be aligned. That is, the side wall portion 334a is sandwiched between the left and right protruding support portions 161d. The variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 66 are supported so that the positional deviation in the left and right direction is restricted. It is possible to align the device 300 in the left-right direction.

[0227] The inclination angle and length ratio in the longitudinal direction of each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 will be described. Regarding the inclination angle in the longitudinal direction, the first flow path forming portion 334 has an inclination angle of about 7° with respect to the horizontal. The second flow path forming portion 335 has an inclination angle of about 5 degrees relative to the horizontal, and the third flow path forming portion 336 has an inclination angle of about 5 degrees relative to the horizontal. The first flow path forming portion 334 has an inclination angle of about 5 degrees with respect to the horizontal. The inclination angle is set to the maximum in the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336. It is set at a slightly gentler common inclination angle.

[0228] Regarding the length, each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 is formed to have a square outer shape when viewed from above. The front frame portion 333 is the inner side surface, and the center of the square formed by the front frame portion 333 is the same as the center of the square formed by the front frame portion 333. The outer side surface of the square has the same center as the center of the square. The length of one side of the front frame portion 333 is 21 mm, and the length of one side of the large square is The length of the nozzle is set to 45 mm, forming a flow path with a width of 12 mm around the nozzle.

[0229] Therefore, for a sphere with a diameter of 11 mm that is normally used, the clearance between the flow path and the sphere is The total width of the ball is 1 mm, so the ball flows down with almost no misalignment in the width direction. This is because the base plate 60 (see FIG. 2) and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) Considering that the gap is set at about 19 mm, this is a small clearance. This can prevent the balls from shifting position as they flow down.

[0230] Each flow path forming portion 33 is arranged on a square surrounding the periphery of the square-shaped front frame portion 333. Among the portions constituting the ends of the first flow path forming portion 334, the portion constituting the upstream end of the first flow path forming portion 334 is Since only the curved protrusion 334b ​​is disposed inside (on the front side) the vertices of the square, The flow path forming portion 334 is shorter than the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336 .

[0231] In terms of actual measurements when viewed from above, the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336 The flow paths formed by the spheres are of approximately equal length (33 mm at the center-to-center interval), and the length is Approximately 1.5 times the length of the flow path formed by the flow path component 334 (22 mm at the center-to-center distance of the spheres) It is said that.

[0232] From the inclination angle and length ratio in the longitudinal direction of each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 described above, It can be explained that the time required for the ball to pass through the path components 334 to 336 is not constant. That is, the time it takes for the liquid to pass through the first flow path forming portion 334, which has the maximum inclination angle and the shortest flow path length, is , the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336, which have a gentler inclination angle and a path length 1.5 times longer. The time required to pass through the section 336 is shorter than the time required to pass through the section 336.

[0233] In this embodiment, by configuring in this way, the sphere passing hole 163b of the detection sensor SE1 When passing through, the position shifts to the rear side and part of the detection sensor SE1 is hidden by the non-transparent resin part. This allows the ball to be displaced towards the front early on, preventing the ball from becoming less visible. The state can be switched to a state where the ball is closer to the player and the visibility of the ball is high. This makes it easier to avoid a situation where the player loses sight of the ball that has passed through the ball passing hole 163b. This can be done.

[0234] Furthermore, when the ball is highly visible, the speed at which the ball flows down is slowed down, allowing the ball to flow more smoothly. This eliminates the need for players to quickly move their eyes, and reduces the burden on players who focus on the ball (eye movement). This can reduce eye strain caused by movement.

[0235] In this way, the liquid flows down the second flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336, which have high visibility. When focusing on the ball, it is possible to compare the case where the ball flows down in the left and right directions along the second flow path forming portion 335. In addition, when the balls flow down in the front-rear direction along the third flow path forming portion 336, The displacement of the ball is reduced, so the burden on the player who is paying attention to the ball is reduced by the third flow path configuration section 33. 6 can be minimized when focusing on the ball flowing down.

[0236] In other words, since the length and the inclination angle are equal, the ball passes through the second flow path forming portion 335. The time required for the ball to pass through the third flow path forming portion 336 is the same as the time required for the ball to pass through the third flow path forming portion 336. However, the amount of displacement of the ball when viewed from the front is different, so the apparent The flow velocity (displacement velocity of the ball when viewed from the front) of the ball flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336 is faster than that of the ball flowing down the second flow path forming portion 336. The flow rate is slower than that of the balls flowing down the flow path configuration portion 335.

[0237] The ball flow is controlled at the rear end of the third flow path component 336, which minimizes the burden on the player and makes it easier to draw attention to the ball. The downward path is the only one that changes, and in other parts the balls flow down through each of the flow path components 334 to 336. Therefore, the player's line of sight is naturally focused on the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336. This effectively reduces the burden on players who have to focus their eyes on the game. can.

[0238] In addition, in order to ensure the field of view of the player who is paying attention to the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336, In this embodiment, an open portion 335a is formed on the front side surface of the second flow path forming portion 335 (see FIG. 17). ), the flesh of the second flow path forming portion 335 obstructs the line of sight toward the third flow path forming portion 336. can be avoided.

[0239] Furthermore, the symmetrical protrusion 161f disposed inside the open portion 335a is designed to abut against the flowing ball. Only the portion necessary for guiding is formed, and the formation of the shaped portion on the upper and lower sides is omitted. In other words, the symmetrical protrusions 161f are formed as thin plate-like portions on the top and bottom. Therefore, the symmetrical protrusions 161f have a thickness on the top and bottom. In comparison with the case where the third flow path forming portion 336 is formed with a symmetrical projection, the line of sight toward the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 is This reduces the possibility of obstruction by the installation portion 161f, thereby improving visibility. .

[0240] Also, the air is directed toward the field of view centered on the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336, deviating from the opening / closing plate 65b. The balls heading towards the outlet 71 are gathered together (see FIG. 5). In this state, the ball entering the outlet 71 flows downward below the third flow path forming portion 336 and passes through the lower member 3. The container 80 comes into contact with the curved surface 387 and is ejected downward.

[0241] Therefore, assuming that the sphere flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336 is viewed from the obliquely upper front side, When this occurs, the ball entering the outlet 71 flows down the far side of the third flow path forming portion 336. The balls flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336 and the balls entering the outlet 71 overlap each other at the front and rear. Therefore, the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 is the focus of attention. The total number will be large.

[0242] In other words, the ball that enters the specific winning opening 65a and flows down the third flow path component 336, or the ball that enters the specific winning opening 65a and flows down the third flow path component 336, Regardless of whether the ball enters the winning hole 65a or the out hole 71, the ball passes through the third flow path forming portion 3 The rear end of the 36 comes into view, drawing my attention.

[0243] Therefore, the ease with which the ball will head to the specific winning hole 65a, that is, the nail structure embedded in the base plate 60 Regardless of the quality of the gauge, most of the balls that were shot (other winning holes 63, 64) The third flow path component is located at a position overlapping in the front-to-back direction with the position where the balls (excluding the balls that entered the ball hole 140) gather. The rear end of 336 (the part that attracts the player's attention) is placed. This makes it possible to efficiently guide the line of sight to the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336.

[0244] As described above, the visibility at the position closer to the front side has been improved. In the case of the third flow path forming portion 336, the visibility at a position closer to the rear side is reduced except for the rear end portion of the third flow path forming portion 336. It is configured to allow this.

[0245] For example, the inner surface of the front frame portion 333 of the central member 330 is provided with a light diffusing lens having a shape similar to a prism. In FIG. 17, a sawtooth surface 333b is formed to diffuse the light. The area that can be seen in the shape of a light diffusion surface 333b is the light diffusion processed surface 333b, and the area that can be seen in the shape of a light diffusion surface 333b is the light diffusion processed surface 333b. It is formed over a

[0246] When light diffusion occurs, the light is diffused in multiple directions, making the entire surface appear to be shining. It is visible to the naked eye, so it can make the surface shine brilliantly, but it also has the effect of blocking the view of the light. According to this embodiment, the light emitting means 351 of the substrate 350 When light is irradiated from the screen, visibility is poor. Conversely, when light is not irradiated, At least, visibility can be improved compared to the state where light is irradiated.

[0247] On the other hand, if there is an object blocking the light, the shadow of the object will be seen as a black spot. , making it easier to determine its position.

[0248] The same processed surface as the light diffusion processed surface 333b is also formed on other parts. The light diffusion processed surface 319a formed on the rear side surface of the protrusion 319 and the frame front portion of the rear frame portion 332 These include a light diffusion processed surface 332e formed on the rear side surface of the lens (see FIG. 17).

[0249] In addition, the second upper surface portion 314b of the upper member 310 is also a processed surface formed in a similar shape. A plate-shaped portion extending to the rear side is attached to the front frame portion 333 of the inner member 330 in the assembled state. The light diffusion processed surface 314c formed on the upper surface side of the cover portion and the rear side of the inner member 330 For example, a light diffusion processed surface 340 is formed over the entire lower surface of the portion in front of the frame-shaped portion 332. is shown.

[0250] With these configurations, in this embodiment, a spiral is formed from each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336. The back side, bottom side, inner surface of the vortex, and upper surface of the vortex are each provided with a light diffusion agent. A surface is formed to achieve the effect of changing visibility due to light irradiation.

[0251] When the light diffusion processed surface is not irradiated with light, the third flow path forming portion 336 From the player's perspective, the ball changes direction from the third flow path component 336 to the left or right. can be hidden by the front frame portion 333, making it difficult to see immediately.

[0252] Furthermore, the line of sight of the player who visually recognizes the ball flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336 when viewed from diagonally above Now, let's look at the ball after it has passed through the detection sensor SE1 held by the sensor holding frame 389 and fallen. Even if the line of sight is to be reflected, the line of sight passes through the light diffusion surface 340. The light irradiating the ball 40 makes it difficult to identify the ball after it has passed through the detection sensor SE1 and fallen. It becomes difficult.

[0253] In this embodiment, as will be described later, the flow of the balls through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 is The profit that the player can obtain is controlled to change depending on whether the player makes a bet or not.

[0254] Therefore, in order to understand how the ball flows down from the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336, Therefore, it becomes necessary to check the behavior of the ball at the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336. The attention to the rear end of the three-flow path component 336 can be further improved.

[0255] On the other hand, when light is emitted from the light emitting means 351, the shadow of the sphere is easily visible as a black dot. In this way, by switching on and off the illumination of light depending on the situation, the sphere You can also change the visibility of the balls on the front side of the black dot. Depending on the presence or absence of the sphere, the situation where the black dot is hidden by the sphere and the situation where the black dot is visible without being hidden by the sphere are created. It can also be achieved.

[0256] As described above, the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a, 319b are formed in the vicinity of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336. 32e, 333b, and 340 are formed, but are consistently formed by each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336. The flow path is formed on the side that does not come into contact with the balls flowing down the flow path.

[0257] As a result, the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a, 332e, 333b, and 340 come into contact with the spheres. Since the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a, 332e, 333b, The shape of 340 can be maintained for a long period of time, and the light diffusion effect can be maintained. .

[0258] Furthermore, when the ball comes into contact with the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a, 332e, 333b, and 340, This prevents the ball from being obstructed or slowing down. In addition, the visibility of the inside of the flow path is ensured, so that the spheres can be easily seen in the flow path forming parts 334 to 333. 6. Avoiding the decrease in visibility of the ball while it is flowing down the flow path formed by It is possible.

[0259] In addition, the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a, 332e, 333b, and 340 are intentionally formed on the flow path side. In this case, depending on the size of the prism, it may cause a light diffusion effect. The effect of slowing down the ball by impact with the ball can be achieved by Cut.

[0260] In the front frame portion 333 of the central member 330, the processing is performed at the fastening position with the fastened portion 316. The formation of the light diffusion processed surface 333b has been omitted due to the difficulty involved, and without measures, visibility remains high. Therefore, in this embodiment, the visibility of the fastening screws is reduced. It is.

[0261] That is, the fastening screw that is screwed into the fastened portion 316 is made of metal and is non-transparent. This can be used to conceal areas where it is difficult to form the light diffusion processed surface 333b. When light is irradiated onto the front frame portion 333, the light diffusion processed surface 333b shines brilliantly, In the area where the diffusion surface 333b is omitted, the fastening screws reflect light and shine. The area where the light diffusion processed surface 333b is not formed is also included. The visibility of the rear side of the front frame portion 333 can be reduced.

[0262] The light diffusion processed surface 332e of the central member 330 is formed on the rear side of each of the flow path forming portions 334 to 336. The purpose of this is to make it shine brilliantly, but also to The function of the plate 350 and the state switching device 360 ​​is to act as a screen. In particular, since the state switching device 360 ​​is disposed on the rear side of the substrate 350 (see FIG. 17), 350 acts as a screen, making it easier to prevent the state switching device 360 ​​from being seen by the player. It is possible.

[0263] The board 350 is accommodated in a state where it is supported from below by the rear frame portion 332 of the central member 330. At the right center, a gap is provided between the lower bottom of the rear frame portion 332 and the slider. The substrate 350 is provided with a slide displacement member 370 (see FIG. 18). 370 is disposed at a position where it is sandwiched between the lower bottom of the rear frame portion 332.

[0264] More specifically, the substrate 350 has a lower portion 353 which is attached to the rear frame portion 332 at the left and right ends. At this support point, the rear frame portion 33 The lower bottom of the 2 has a thick portion 332f (see FIG. 16), and is positioned in the center of the left and right. Recently, the absence of this thickness creates a gap, and the slide displacement member 370 is placed in the gap. It can be placed in the same position as the sensor (see Figure 18).

[0265] As shown in FIG. 18, the upper portion 352 of the substrate 350 is The light diffusing surface 164f is disposed in front and behind the intervening member 164. do.

[0266] Therefore, when light is emitted from the light emitting means 351 disposed on the upper side portion 352, The light diffusion processed surface 164f of the intervening member 164 can produce a brilliantly shining effect, Furthermore, the visibility of the area on the rear side of the interposition member 164 can be reduced.

[0267] Here, the light emitting means 351 disposed on the upper side portion 352 is attached to the lower end of the light diffusion processed surface 164f. The light diffusion processed surface 164f has a cross-sectional shape imitating a prism, and the light is irradiated to the surface. Since the light emitted from the light emitting means 351 is formed along the entire vertical direction along the surface, Therefore, from the player's point of view, the light is emitted above and below the specific winning opening 65a. It can be made to appear to be glowing.

[0268] In addition, in the view from the front side, the light diffusion processed surface 164f is located at the center of the left and right of the receiving member 163. However, even if it is placed behind the detection sensor SE1, the detection sensor SE 1 obstructs the view and makes it difficult to see clearly, so the arrangement of at least one pair of detection sensors SE1 If it is formed in the space, a sufficient effect can be achieved.

[0269] The lower portion 353 of the substrate 350 is provided with the seal member 313 and a ball flowing thereunder. It is positioned to irradiate light towards the lower part, but details will be given later.

[0270] Next, referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, the ball that has passed through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 The switching of the flow path and its significance will be explained. For details, refer to FIGS. 15 to 18 as appropriate.

[0271] FIG. 19 shows the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 30 along the line XVII-XVII in FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the variable winning device taken along line XVIII-XVIII in FIG. 15. 19 and 20 are cross-sectional views of the sorting device 300. In the drawing, the opening and closing plate 65b is in a closed state, and the sliding displacement member 370 is disposed at a rear position. The figure shows the state in which the

[0272] Here, four detection sensors SE1 on the left and right supported by the sensor holding frame 389, The flow of the balls down to the detection sensors SE1 and the function of each detection sensor SE1 will be explained below.

[0273] The four detection sensors SE1 are arranged in two sets symmetrically, and share the same function. The sensor SE11 detects a probability change and the sensor SE12 detects a normal change. E11 is disposed on the inside in the left-right direction, and normal detection sensor SE12 is disposed on the outside in the left-right direction. can be.

[0274] The function of these four detection sensors SE1 is to detect the movement of the detection sensors S The detection sensor SE1 located behind the opening / closing plate 65b is different from the sensor E1. That is, when a ball enters the specific winning hole 65a, the detection sensor S When a ball is detected to have entered E1, a predetermined number of balls (in this embodiment, 10 balls per detection) are counted. ) are paid out to the player by the payout control device 111 (see FIG. 4).

[0275] On the other hand, the detection sensor SE1 supported by the sensor holding frame 389 detects the payout of the prize balls. By detecting the ball entering the machine instead of using a detection sensor, the game state after the jackpot game ends can be changed. It functions as a detection sensor to detect

[0276] As will be described later, in this embodiment, the detection sensor disposed in the sensor holding frame 389 Although SE1 was used to switch between transitioning to a variable state, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the detection sensor SE1 is used to determine whether or not the next big win will be won. It may also function as a sensor.

[0277] When the slide displacement member 370 is disposed at the front position (see FIGS. 17 and 18), The slide displacement member 370 is disposed so that the thin plate portion 371 covers the upper side of the detection sensor SE11. Therefore, the ball is prevented from passing through the through hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11. The ball passing through the rear end of the component 336 is guided by the upper protruding portion 376 of the slide displacement member. In this way, it is guided to the through-hole of the normal detection sensor SE12.

[0278] The upper protrusion 376 has a front surface 376a facing the ball, which is formed in an arc shape with a concave side facing the flow path. Therefore, the ball flows smoothly toward the through hole of the normal detection sensor SE12. It is possible.

[0279] On the other hand, when the sliding displacement member 370 is disposed at the rear position (see FIGS. 19 and 20), The slide displacement member 370 retreats rearward from above the probability change detection sensor SE11, and the probability change detection The ball is allowed to pass through the through-hole of the sensor SE11.

[0280] That is, which detection sensor SE1 the ball passes through depends on the arrangement of the slide displacement member 370. (Front position or rear position). During the jackpot game, the ball is detected by the probability change detection sensor. When it is detected that the ball has passed through the SE11 through-hole, the game status after the big win is In other words, when the ball passes through the through hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11, If the object is not detected as having passed through, and passes only through the through-hole of the normal detection sensor SE12, The game state after the big win is controlled to be the normal state (or the time-saving state).

[0281] In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are a probability jackpot and a normal jackpot. As described above, in order to realize this, in this embodiment, Different operation patterns are prepared for the slide displacement member 370 for each type. It has been done.

[0282] In other words, the sliding displacement member 370 is configured to move the ball toward the probability variation detection sensor in the event of a probability variation jackpot. It is controlled to operate in a pattern that makes it easy to pass through the through hole of the SE11, and In this case, the ball is difficult to pass through the through hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11, and the normal detection sensor S It is controlled to operate in a pattern that makes it easier to pass through the through-hole of E12, but the details of the control The details will be described later.

[0283] In this way, the arrangement of the sliding displacement member 370 is directly related to the profits that the player can obtain. Therefore, the placement of the slide displacement member 3 will naturally attract the attention of the player. There have been quite a few cases of fraudulent attempts to switch the 70 placements illegally, and Measures to prevent this are considered important.

[0284] As a premise, the arrangement of the slide displacement member 370 is such that the electromagnetic solenoid of the state switching device 360 The switching is performed by whether or not the electromagnetic solenoid 361 is energized. When not in use, the plunger and slide part 362 of the electromagnetic solenoid 361 are biased by the biasing spring. (not shown) and the lower cylindrical portion 363c of the rotating portion 363 is disposed on the front side. As a result, the sliding displacement member 370 is maintained in the front position.

[0285] On the other hand, when the electromagnetic solenoid 361 is energized, the plunger and The sliding portion 362 is moved to the left by the electromagnetic force, and the lower cylindrical portion 363c of the rotating portion 363 (See FIG. 13.) The portion inserted into the recessed portion 378 of the sliding displacement member 370 is displaced toward the rear side. By doing so, the sliding displacement member 370 is maintained in the rear position. This is the normal operating mode. The energization of the electromagnetic solenoid 361 and the arrangement of the slide displacement member 370 are in a one-to-one correspondence. handle.

[0286] Those who commit the above-mentioned fraudulent acts may, for example, pierce the ball discharge opening, the outer frame 11 and the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1) and insert a thin metal wire such as a piano wire into the inside of the sorting device 300. The thin metal wire is pressed against the sliding displacement member 370, and the sliding displacement member 370 is moved to the rear side. By pushing it in, it is possible to illegally create a state in which the ball can enter the probability change detection sensor SE11. There is a possibility that they may try to extract it.

[0287] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, the sliding displacement member 370 is arranged such that the thin plate portion 371 Since it is disposed below the lower bottom of the third flow path forming portion 336 (see FIG. 18), When a thin metal wire is passed through the path forming portion 336 and pressed against the slide displacement member 370, It is difficult to press it against the front end of 371, and it ends up being pressed against the upper protruding portion 376. The front side surface 376a of the upper protruding portion 376 is a curved surface that allows the load to be released to the left and right outward as described above. Because of its shape, even if a thin metal wire is pressed against it, the load can be released to the left and right. This makes it easier to prevent the slide displacement member 370 from being improperly displaced to the rear position. It is possible.

[0288] In addition, the path to reach the slide displacement member 370 is not a straight line but a spiral. In addition, the arrangement of the sliding displacement member 370 itself is similar to that of the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). Since it is far away (about 10 cm) from the front side to the back side, The ride displacement member 370 can be difficult to reach.

[0289] These configurations allow for improved design freedom in the configuration of the state switching device 360. That is, in the past, in response to the above-mentioned fraudulent acts, the driving force was transmitted The mechanism is designed to maintain the position of the slide displacement member 370 by mechanically devising (displacement regulation) the mechanism. In such cases, the configuration of the state switching device 360 ​​is limited. In contrast, in this embodiment, the slide displacement member 370 is configured so that a load is not easily applied thereto. This allows some of the conditions required for the state switching device 360 ​​to be omitted, and the state switching The degree of freedom in designing the device 360 ​​can be increased.

[0290] In addition, a thin metal wire is threaded through the third flow path forming portion 336 and pressed against the slide displacement member 370. When a fastening load is applied, the thin metal wire itself flows down the third flow path forming portion 336. This will hinder the ball from flowing down, so it is necessary to make the ball reach the probability change detection sensor SE11. This can make it difficult to

[0291] As mentioned above, when the ball passes through the through hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11 or the normal detection sensor S The profits that players can get will vary greatly depending on whether or not the ball passes through the E12 through-hole. It is desirable to avoid hitting the ball into the wrong spot as much as possible.

[0292] In the conventional model, when the ball is allowed to enter the probability change detection sensor SE11, normal detection is performed. It is common to configure the sensor SE12 to restrict balls from entering the sensor. In the state where the ball is allowed to enter the probability change detection sensor SE11 (see Figures 19 and 20), There is no movable part to restrict balls from entering the detection sensor SE12. This configuration allows the ball to enter the normal detection sensor SE12 as well.

[0293] Even with this configuration, when 10 balls flow down, at least one of the balls will be detected by the probability change detection sensor. If it passes through the SE11 through hole, the probability of winning after the big win will be guaranteed. In the embodiment, based on this idea, the movable member that opens and closes the normal detection sensor SE12 is By omitting the placement, material costs can be reduced, and product costs can be reduced. Furthermore, as a result of not providing a movable member, the occurrence of malfunction or breakdown of the movable member can be prevented. This eliminates the need for maintenance and extends the life of the pachinko machine beyond the lifespan of the moving parts. This has the positive effect of allowing you to:

[0294] On the other hand, as a separate device from the movable member, the ball is guided to the appropriate side detection sensor SE1. In order to achieve this, the flow path shape and the arrangement of the fixed protrusions 317, 318, and 319 are The sliding displacement member 370 is positioned at the rear side. A mechanism to prevent more balls than expected from flowing into the normal detection sensor SE12 in this state is The shape of the part (i.e., the protruding parts 317, 318, 319) fixedly disposed inside the flow path determines the actual shape. This is explained below.

[0295] First, the design of the flow path shape will be described. The lower bottom surface 336a of the third flow path forming portion 336 is In the short direction, the width of the partition plate 338 becomes smaller as it approaches the center of the left-right direction (the partition plate 338 side). The surface is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward at an angle of 5 degrees (see FIG. 15).

[0296] This inclination angle is the same as the inclination angle and direction of the second flow path forming portion 335 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the balls are guided from the second flow path forming portion 335 to the third flow path forming portion 336. The bouncing of the balls when they flow in (bouncing in the direction away from the partition plate portion 338) can be reduced. do.

[0297] By this inclination in the short side direction, the arrangement of the balls flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336 is controlled by the partition plate portion. Therefore, the detection sensor 338 can be moved from the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 to the detection sensor 338. When the balls flow down to the SE1 side, they can be arranged on the side close to the partition plate portion 338. When the slide displacement member 370 is positioned at the rear position, the ball may be mistakenly inserted into the normal detection sensor. The sensor SE12 (the detection sensor SE1 arranged apart from the partition plate portion 338) is inserted through a through hole. This can reduce the possibility of overshooting the limit.

[0298] Furthermore, regardless of the inclination of the lower bottom surface 336a in the lateral direction, the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 The left-right direction path of the flow path is formed only by the second flow path forming portion 335. The inclination direction is toward the center of the left and right direction (the partition plate portion 338 side), so the speed in the left and right direction is inward to the left and right. This also causes the ball to be mistakenly detected by the normal detection sensor SE12 (partition plate There is a possibility that the object may pass through the through-hole of the detection sensor SE1) disposed apart from the part 338. It can reduce the sensitivity.

[0299] Next, the arrangement and shape of the fixed protrusions 317, 318, and 319 will be described. The balls that flow down the third flow path forming portion 336 are first placed close to the left and right inner protruding portions 318. The left and right inner protrusions 318 are the smallest of the protrusions 317, 318, and 319. However, the position of the sensor SE1 is closer to the front side than the center of the sensor SE1 and is also on the upper side of the slide displacement member 370. Since it is disposed closer to the front side than the protruding portion 376, it slides along the partition plate portion 338 and It comes into contact with the balls passing through the rear end of the flow path forming portion 336 without leaking.

[0300] The protruding tip surfaces of the left and right inner protruding portions 318 are configured as curved surfaces concave downward when viewed from the front (FIG. 1 5), and the rear end of the protruding part is wider on the left and right sides and downwards than the front end of the protruding part. The front and rear ends are connected by a concave curved surface (see Figure 17). The balls that pass through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 and come into contact with the left and right inner protrusions 318 are directed outward to the left and right. The component and the downward component are subjected to a load in the mixed direction and flow down.

[0301] On the other hand, since the left and right inner protrusions 318 are formed small, The direction of the ball's flow is not determined solely by the load it receives, whether downward or outward. The left and right inner protrusions 318 function as a force imparting force. Since the slide displacement member 370 is disposed on the upstream side, the above-mentioned momentum is not affected by the arrangement of the slide displacement member 370. This does not occur.

[0302] The flow of the ball after it comes into contact with the left and right inner protrusions 318 will be explained separately for each case. When the displacement member 370 is disposed at the front position, the ball is inserted into the upper protrusion 376 and the longitudinal protrusion 378. 18. The thin plate portion 371 of the sliding displacement member 370 is in contact with the portion 317 (see FIG. 18). Then, it flows to the normal detection sensor SE12 side.

[0303] The protruding end of the longitudinal protruding portion 317 has the same function as the upper protruding portion 376. Since it is formed as a curved surface to change the flow direction, the radius of curvature of the curved surface is The radius of curvature of the upper protrusion 376 is approximately the same as the radius of curvature of the front side surface 376a of the upper protrusion 376. 76 is the starting point from the inside of the left and right, and is located behind the center position of the through hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11 when viewed from above. The curved surface ends at the position (see FIG. 17), while the longitudinally long protrusion 317 is The ceiling surface is taken as the starting point, and the front side surface 3 at the front position of the sliding displacement member 370 is taken as the starting point when viewed in the left-right direction. The curved surface has an end point close to the end point (rear end position) of 76a (Fig. 1 8).

[0304] Here, the upper surface of the thin plate portion 371 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward to the left and right outside. The ball is pushed outward by contact with the left and right inner protrusions 318, and the ball makes use of this momentum. The balls flow outward to the left and right, allowing the balls to flow smoothly down.

[0305] Furthermore, left and right outer protrusions 319 are formed above the balls that flow down in the left and right outward directions, By suppressing the ball's bounce, the ball can flow smoothly down the court. Since the purpose of the protruding portion 319 is not to change the flow direction of the ball but to suppress the ball from bouncing, The shape of the protruding portion 317 is significantly different from that of the long protruding portion 317. The protruding end of the protruding portion 317 is connected to the sensor SE1. A curved surface with a large radius of curvature is formed from above the sensor SE1 to above the normal detection sensor SE12. is formed as

[0306] In particular, in this embodiment, the left and right outer protrusions 319 are located at the center of the opening of the detection sensor SE1 (i.e., Since the left and right outer protrusions 31 are disposed closer to the front side than the center of the flow path (see FIG. 19), When the ball abuts against the left and right outer protrusions 319 in the vertical direction, the center of the ball is Therefore, when the left and right outer protrusions 319 and the balls come into contact with each other in the vertical direction, Since it is possible to make it easier for a load having a backward component to be applied to the ball, the ball This can prevent backflow to the surface side.

[0307] Due to these configurations, when multiple balls flow down, clogging of the balls occurs, and backflow of the balls occurs. This makes it easier to prevent cracks.

[0308] When the slide displacement member 370 is disposed at the rear position, the thin plate portion 371 and the upper protruding portion 3 76 is retracted rearward from the long protruding portion 317, the ball is It flows in contact with the

[0309] The front-rear long protrusion 317 has a protruding end (curved surface) whose surface shape is such that the normal line is the third flow path forming portion 336 The shape is such that it passes through the center of the hole of the probability change detection sensor SE11. Since the center of thickness is positioned, the load applied to the contacting ball is suppressed in the left and right direction. This load is easily borne by the front-rear long protruding portion 317 because the protruding tip of the protruding portion 317 is formed in a concave curved surface shape. This acts as a load that moves the ball diagonally downwards towards the front (see Figure 20).

[0310] Therefore, if the ball does not go far enough to the right with the momentum from the left and right inner protruding portions 318, The load from the long protruding portion 317 causes a downward diagonal load to the front side, and the sensor SE11 Flowing.

[0311] Here, depending on the location of the impact with the longitudinal protrusion 317, the ball may bounce back to the front side. Although there is a concern that a backflow may occur, in this embodiment, as described above, The ball is given momentum diagonally downwards to the left and right by contact with 318, so it bounces back to the front. Even if this is the case, the balls may be inserted into the rear end of the lower bottom of the third flow path forming portion 336 (see FIG. 20) or into the front frame portion 33 19) and flow backward through the third flow path forming portion 336. This can make it easier to avoid this from occurring.

[0312] What is unique about this embodiment is that the slide displacement member 370 is located at the rear position and the ball is detected as a probability change. Even when the ball flows toward the sensor SE11 side, the slide displacement member 370 is positioned at the front position and the ball passes through. As in the case where the current flows to the normal detection sensor SE12 side, the current flows from the left and right inner protrusions 318 to the left and right due to the load. The outward displacement of the sphere occurs. This application will be discussed later.

[0313] The sliding displacement member 370 is configured to be able to slide between a front position and a rear position. While the ball flows down the third flow path forming portion 336 toward the slide displacement member 370, When the sliding displacement member 370 performs a closing operation (movement from the rear position to the front position), There is a possibility that a forward load is applied to the ball, and the ball is forced to flow in a direction ( Positive (forward) loading may be applied.

[0314] To prevent this, it is preferable to control the displacement of the slide displacement member 370. For example, the closing operation is controlled to be completed before the ball reaches the slide displacement member 370. This eliminates the possibility of the ball colliding with the sliding displacement member 370 during operation, so that the ball This can reduce the possibility of reflux.

[0315] The front surface of the upper protruding portion 376 of the sliding displacement member 370 is a curved surface facing outward to the left and right. The left and right inner protrusions 318 are arranged so as to hit the ball without fail. This produces an action of guiding the balls that have reached the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 outward to the left and right. This makes it difficult for the balls to flow back.

[0316] In addition, the opening movement of the sliding displacement member 370 (movement from the front position to the rear position) is performed by the ball. It is not an action in the opposite direction to the ball, but an action away from the ball, so for example, if the ball slides Even if an action is performed while the ball is resting on the thin plate portion 371 of the displacement member 370, the ball will not move forward. Therefore, the release action can be performed at any timing without considering the placement of the ball. Even if the control is performed by timing, it is thought that it will not make it easier for the balls to flow back.

[0317] The ball rolls on the thin plate portion 371 while rolling forward on the upper surface of the slide displacement member 370 (still In the case of the previous stage of flowing outward to the left and right, the opening operation of the slide displacement member 370 is performed with respect to the sphere. It applies a load in the direction that suppresses the rotation (the direction that rotates backward), so it can stop the rotation of the ball. This makes it easy to stop the flow of the ball and allow it to fall freely.

[0318] Therefore, when the slide displacement member 370 performs an opening operation while the ball is rolling on the thin plate portion 371, This makes it easier to avoid the ball being guided to the normal detection sensor SE12 by the momentum of its rolling. This makes it easier to guide the ball to the probability change detection sensor SE11.

[0319] In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment equipped with the above-mentioned sorting device 300, The following describes how the device 300 looks from the player's point of view. The following describes cases where the angle of the line of sight is different.

[0320] 21 is a front view of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300, and FIG. 22 is a front view of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 shown in FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXII. 3 is a diagonal view of the variable winning device 65 and the distribution device 300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXIII in FIG. FIG.

[0321] As a premise, a player who operates the pachinko machine 10 holds the operation handle 51 (see FIG. 1). With the exception of rotating the machine, players can play in any position they like. Keep your head well away from the horizontal or a direction that is approximately 5 degrees downward from the horizontal (Figure 22 The player may play the game while looking at the inside of the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) through the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). , and the gaze direction is tilted downward by about 30 degrees from the horizontal (Figure 23 The inside of the glass unit 16 can be seen through a glass window (see reference). The former provides a wider field of view, but it is difficult to notice small details, while the latter provides a wider field of view. Although your field of vision is narrower, it's easier to notice small details in that field of vision.

[0322] FIG. 21 is shown as a reference, and the following mainly compares FIG. 22 and FIG. 23. 21 to 23, for the sake of convenience, the open state of the opening / closing plate 65b is shown. is shown.

[0323] 21, the light emitting means 351 is shown by imaginary lines. Note that the light emitting means 351 is bilaterally symmetrical. 13, but only the left half is shown for ease of understanding. The function of the light emitting means 351 arranged at the top has been described above, so here, The three light emitting means 351 in the left half portion arranged in the lower portion 353 will be described.

[0324] First, the upper light emitting means 351 irradiates light toward the sealing member 313. As described above, the light emitting means 351 emits light to the transparent red color 313. When the seal member 313 is inserted, the area around the seal member 313 is illuminated in red. The seal member 313 can improve the player's attention to the third flow and its surroundings. Since it is disposed directly above the third flow path forming portion 336 (see FIG. 18), It can be seen.

[0325] In addition, the light diffusion processed surface 332e is omitted on the front side of the upper light emitting means 351. As a result, the light from the light emitting means 351 is guided to the light diffusion processed surface 332. e, the seal member 313 is prevented from being visually stretched in the vertical direction. It can concentrate light on an edge.

[0326] Although there is no limitation on the light emission control, for example, during a big win game, In a situation where it is desired to draw attention to a sphere flowing down the third flow path forming portion 336, the sealing member 313 is illuminated. By controlling the irradiation of light, attention is drawn to the seal member 313, and the light arranged below the seal member 313 is The line of sight can be naturally guided to the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336.

[0327] Next, the light emitting means 351 arranged side by side on the bottom side are respectively a probability change detection sensor. The light emitting means 3 corresponds to the position directly above the normal detection sensor SE11 and the normal detection sensor SE12. When the ball enters the probability change detection sensor SE11, the control of 51 is The light emitting means 351 disposed directly above the ball emits light, while the ball is normally detected by the detection sensor SE12. When the ball enters the target, the light emitting means 351, which is normally located directly above the detection sensor SE12, emits light. By controlling the light to illuminate, it is possible to notify the player of the location where the ball has passed. .

[0328] The light emitted from the light emitting means 351 arranged side by side on the lower side is That is, the light emitting means 351 on the left and right center side is directed toward the light diffusion processed surface 332. The light emitting means 351 on the left and right outer sides are disposed opposite to the light diffusion processed surface 3 The light diffusion processed surfaces 319a and 332e are disposed opposite to the light diffusion processed surfaces 319a and 332e (see FIG. 17). It is formed above and below.

[0329] Therefore, the position at which the light from the light emitting means 351 is visible is determined by the height of the LED of the light emitting means 351. It is not limited to a specific location, but is formed as a range that extends up and down (extending up and down). Therefore, as shown in Figures 21 to 23, Even if the angle of the line changes, the visibility of the light from the light emitting means 351 can be improved. .

[0330] The angle of the downward inclination from the horizontal in FIG. 22 (5 degrees) is the inclination angle of the third flow path forming portion 336. Therefore, in FIG. 22, the nozzle disposed at the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 is The outer shape of the slide displacement member 370 can be seen. Since the slide displacement member 370 is displaced in the front-rear direction, the change due to the displacement of the slide displacement member 370 cannot be grasped in this field of view. Hard to grasp.

[0331] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when viewed from a direction at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal, the third flow path forming portion 33 Since the vertical width of the field of view at the rear end of the 6 is narrower, the third It becomes more difficult to confirm the change in the flow pattern of the balls at the rear end of the flow path configuration part 336. However, in this view, the upper protruding portion 370 moves when the sliding displacement member 370 is displaced in the front-rear direction. It is easy to understand the displacement of 6.

[0332] The through-hole 332a for placement of the central member 330 is inserted into the upper protruding portion 37 of the sliding displacement member 370. 6, the rear frame portion 332 The state switching device 360 ​​(see FIG. 17) disposed inside the device can be hidden so as to be difficult to see. It's coming.

[0333] During an actual jackpot game, multiple balls are guided to the specific winning hole 65a during a round of play. The liquid flows down through each of the flow path components 334 to 336 in order. If two balls are placed at the same time, the line of sight to the farther ball may be obstructed by the nearer ball. There is a possibility.

[0334] For example, when a plurality of balls are arranged in the third flow path forming portion 336, the balls are arranged as shown in FIG. are placed at the same position. Therefore, the sphere in the foreground hides the sphere in the background.

[0335] When the ball flows toward the normal detection sensor SE12, the ball flows from the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336. After leaving the third flow path forming portion 336 in the left-right direction, the air flows outward from the front side. The light diffusion processed surface 333b of the frame-shaped portion 333 reduces visibility, so the third flow path forming portion 336 It is preferable to grasp the movement of the ball as it deviates from the second flow path component in the left and right directions. 335 (position of the ball P1) to the upstream end position of the third flow path forming portion 336 ( A ball (a ball slightly deviated in the left-right direction from the third flow path forming portion 336) flows into the position of the ball P2. When the ball is released, the ball is hidden by the ball as it is being released from the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 in the left-right direction. will be done.

[0336] In other words, whether the ball flows to the probability change detection sensor SE11 or to the normal detection sensor SE12 The downward flow direction of the balls is switched to the left and right outward at the rear end of the third flow path component 336. It is possible to visually check whether or not the third flow path forming portion 336 is in the closed state. In contrast, in this embodiment, the third upstream side in the line of sight direction is At the connection position between the flow path forming portion 336 and the second flow path forming portion 335, the third flow path forming portion 336 The ball can flow down a path that includes the inside and right edge of the (The ball moves from the top to the position of ball P2.) Therefore, depending on the position of the ball flowing down the upstream side, the ball may change direction. Failure to determine whether the flow went to the detection sensor SE11 or to the normal detection sensor SE12 may occur.

[0337] 23, the sphere flowing through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 and the sphere flowing through the rear end of the second flow path forming portion 336 are The balls flowing through the upper and lower sections 335 are clearly separated by their vertical arrangement, so the balls on the upstream side are blindfolded. On the other hand, the flow that is visually recognized at the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 can be easily prevented. Because the vertical width of the path is narrow, the area of ​​the ball that can be seen by looking in the direction is smaller.

[0338] In particular, the ball that has passed through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 undergoes a sliding displacement as described above. Regardless of the arrangement of the member 370, after flowing downward diagonally to the right, the probability change detection sensor SE The flow path is switched between the flow path toward the sensor SE11 and the flow path toward the normal detection sensor SE12. Therefore, the ball's flow path will either be straight down or the ball's flow direction will change to the right. The area of ​​the ball visible at the switching position is smaller than when the ball is switched between the two positions. do.

[0339] Other ways of switching include the ball flowing straight down or to the right. It is assumed that the switching position will be located further upstream, such as when switching occurs depending on whether the For example, if the left and right inner protrusions 318 are not formed, the ball heading toward the probability change detection sensor SE11 When the air flows directly downward from the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336, the switching position is at least This is a position behind the center line of the third flow path forming portion 336.

[0340] In contrast to this, in the present embodiment, the switching position is set further rearward from the center line of the third flow path forming portion 336. When the ball is displaced to the right, the ball falls below the lower bottom of the third flow path forming portion 336 (third The upper surface of the lower bottom of the flow path forming portion 336 and the upper surface of the thin plate portion 371 of the slide displacement member 370 18), a part of the sphere is hidden by the third flow path forming portion 336 itself. In addition to this, the ball is displaced to the left and right outward from the range visible through the third flow path forming portion 336. By doing so, a part of the sphere is hidden by the front frame portion 333.

[0341] Therefore, the area of ​​the ball that has passed through the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 that can be seen from the player's point of view is becomes smaller, making it difficult to determine which path the ball has flowed down. This further improves the ability to notice the balls flowing down near the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336. It is possible.

[0342] As described above, according to this embodiment, the flow of the spheres flowing down the rear end portion of the third flow path forming portion 336 In the multiple direction views described as the direction views for identifying directions (see FIGS. 22 and 23), Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. However, rather than requiring players to play in a one-sided manner, we encourage players to adjust their preferred viewing method and This allows players to choose from a wide range of game modes, allowing players to enjoy the game more easily. This can prevent the situation from becoming boring.

[0343] The player's field of view can be ensured in various ways, but in this embodiment, in particular, A gap is formed between the second upper surface portions 314b of the upper member 310, and thus the third flow path forming portion 336 Since the roof of the third flow path forming portion 336 can be removed, the third flow path forming portion 336 can be viewed. This can make it easier to recognize.

[0344] Regarding the view from the direction of FIGS. 22 and 23, the visibility on the front side of the sorting device 300 is as follows. Although not shown in Figs. 22 and 23, the front side of the sorting device 300 The fixed member 161 and the front design member 162 (see FIG. 5) are arranged on the side. The thickness reduces the amount of light that passes through, resulting in obstructed visibility.

[0345] The area where the view is blocked by the front design element 162 is narrower, so the view in the direction of Figure 23 is Compared to the viewing direction of 22, it may be easier to see the balls flowing down inside the sorting device 300. be.

[0346] The fixed member 161 and the front design member 162 are basically flat as described above. This configuration makes it difficult for light to be refraction (see Figure 12). This can avoid the visibility of the 300 becoming poor.

[0347] For functional reasons, even in areas where flat shapes are not possible, the impact on visibility is minimized. For example, a protruding support portion 161c for positioning and engaging the sorting device 300 is formed. The flow path configuration section 334 is arranged so as not to block the line of sight of the player who is facing diagonally downward. ~336 is arranged outside the line of sight of the player (upper rear, left and right outer sides, left and right lower There are.

[0348] Also, for example, the symmetrical protrusions 161f are formed at the center height of the sphere, and are at the minimum necessary strength. The thickness is thin (see FIG. 18). Even if the ball is placed between the player's eyes, it is possible to prevent the entire ball from being hidden. Therefore, the visibility of the balls flowing down the flow path forming portions 334 to 336 can be ensured.

[0349] Between the fixed member 161 and the front design member 162, balls that have deviated from the specific winning hole 65a flow. The ball flows down toward the outlet 71. Explain the impact.

[0350] 22 and 23, the balls flowing down toward the outlet 71 when the opening / closing plate 65b is open. While the opening / closing plate 65b is open, the balls flowing down from above the opening / closing plate 65b The player will ride on the opening and closing board 65b and be guided to the specific winning port 65a side, so The balls that flow down toward the opening / closing plate 65b are deflected to the left and right of the opening / closing plate 65b. 2b and the extension portion 162c, and is guided by the inner rail 61 toward the outlet 71. Flow down.

[0351] As shown in Figures 22 and 23, from the player's point of view, the arrangement of the balls flowing on the inner rail 61 is as follows: Since it is located below the flow path forming portions 334 to 336, the balls flowing through the inner rail 61 This makes it easier to avoid a decrease in the visibility of the balls flowing down the path components 334 to 336. Cut.

[0352] On the other hand, the flow of the balls flowing down the inner rail 61 is the same as the flow of the balls flowing down the second flow path forming portion 335. As shown below, the water flows at a gentle angle towards the center of the left and right sides of the game area. As with the ball flowing down the second flow path component 335, the player's line of sight is directed to the center of the left and right of the playing area. This effect is to guide the player's gaze to the outlet 71 and That is, the air is guided to the three-flow path forming portion 336 on the left and right sides of the outlet 71 and the third flow path forming portion 336. Since the direction of the arrows is set to the same position (center position on the left and right), the player can move their eyes up and down. The eye is guided to a state where both the outlet 71 and the third flow path forming portion 336 are visible. Lead.

[0353] Therefore, the balls shot toward the game area are likely to enter the specific winning hole 65a efficiently. (This is a state in which fewer balls are wasted during a jackpot game), and the balls deviate from the extension portion 162b and the extension portion 16 Whether balls frequently flow down between 2c (whether there are frequent wasted balls during jackpot play) Regardless of the position, the flowing balls have the effect of guiding the player's line of sight to the third flow path forming portion 336. It can be played.

[0354] That is, when the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a, the ball flows down the second flow path forming portion 335. In this state, the player's line of sight can be guided to the third flow path forming portion 336, and the ball can be prevented from missing the specific winning hole 65a. In this case, the player's line of sight is directed to the third flow path forming portion 33 while the ball is flowing down the inner rail 61. It can be directed to 6.

[0355] A ball heading towards the outlet 71 is usually considered a wasted ball and has no effect on the game. However, in this embodiment, by configuring as described above, the ball heading towards the outlet 71 is It can serve to guide the technician's line of sight to the third flow path forming portion 336.

[0356] When the opening / closing plate 65b is in the closed state, the balls flow along the front side of the opening / closing plate 65b and pass through the second flow path. By passing through the front side of the second flow path forming portion 335, the visibility of the second flow path forming portion 335 may be reduced. There is a gender.

[0357] On the other hand, the second winning port 140 and the electric device 140 are provided above the center position of the specific winning port 65a. a is arranged, and the third flow path configuration part 336 is arranged below the center position of the specific winning port 65a. According to the configuration of this embodiment, the ball is thrown by the second winning hole 140 and the electric device 140a. Since the flow-down can be prevented, the balls do not flow down the front side of the third flow path forming portion 336. Therefore, the balls flowing down the front side of the opening and closing plate 65b can prevent the third flow path configuration This can prevent a situation in which visibility of the portion 336 and the area around its rear end portion is reduced.

[0358] In this embodiment, when the ball that has entered the specific winning hole 65a reaches the slide displacement member 370, The time required for this can be secured by the length of the flow path configuration parts 334 to 336. This aims to avoid the increase in the layout space that is likely to occur as a result of the above. In this way, from the player's point of view, the specific winning opening 65a of the variable winning device 65 and the third flow path configuration section The distance between the slide displacement member 370 and the guide for arranging the 336 is short. .

[0359] Moreover, the slide displacement member 370 is disposed at the lower rear of the specific winning opening 65a. Therefore, as shown in Figure 23, the player's line of sight is frequently obliquely downward from the rear. When viewed from the side, the outer shape of the sliding displacement member 370 matches the outer shape of the specific winning opening 65a. The closer they are packed together, the closer they appear to be placed.

[0360] In addition, the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a, which is configured to be long from side to side, and the balls are placed at both left and right ends of the specific winning hole 65a. The flow path of the ball that has passed through the ball passage hole 163b of the detection sensor SE1 is a symmetrical flow path configuration. The balls are collected at the lower center of the left and right sides of the specific winning opening 65a via the sections 334 to 336. Therefore, compared to when the ball flows down the left and right width of the specific winning opening 65a, the sliding displacement It is possible to shorten the time it takes for the ball to reach the member 370. In addition, the flow path of the ball and The structure required for this purpose can be made shorter in left and right length towards the bottom, This makes it easier to arrange the inner rail 61 near the lower edge thereof.

[0361] In particular, in this embodiment, the specific winning port 65a is designed to be located close to the outlet 71. However, the structure is not such that the balls flow directly downward from the left and right inner ends of the second flow path forming portion 335. The balls are then guided rearward from the left and right inner ends of the second flow path forming portion 335 by the third flow path forming portion 336. By adopting a structure in which the outlet 71 (disposed on the front side (upstream side) of the curved surface portion 387) The opening (to be provided) can be formed directly below the second flow path forming portion 335. The vertical distance between the specific winning opening 65a and the outlet 71 is shortened.

[0362] In this way, the vertical position of the specific winning opening 65a and the sliding displacement member 370 from the player's line of sight is By shortening the placement width and left and right width, it is possible to play games where the size when viewed from the front is limited to a certain standard. In the design of the skill area, the range occupied by the specific winning opening 65a and the slide displacement member 370 Since the lower width can be shortened, the design freedom of the play area can be improved.

[0363] For example, as in this embodiment, the specific winning opening 65a is arranged near the bottom end of the game area. Therefore, the variable winning device 65 can be effectively used in a left-right symmetrical game area. Cut.

[0364] Next, the flow of the ball after entering the distribution device 300 and the movable accessory (variable entry) that takes this flow into consideration are An example of the operation pattern of the prize device 65 and the slide displacement member 370 will now be described.

[0365] First, as a premise, the ball that passes through the opening 312 is guided through the first flow path forming portion 334 and the second flow path forming portion 335. The liquid flows down through the third flow path forming portion 335 and the third flow path forming portion 336 in this order (see FIGS. 16 and 17). The time required for the ball to pass through the sections 334 to 336 can be set arbitrarily. In this case, the air is designed to pass through each of the flow path components 334 to 336 in approximately 0.3 seconds.

[0366] That is, it takes 0.3 seconds for the ball to pass through the first flow path component 334 after entering the specific winning opening 65a. , it takes 0.3 seconds to pass through the second flow path forming portion 335, and 0.5 seconds to pass through the third flow path forming portion 336. It is configured to take 0.3 seconds.

[0367] Therefore, immediately after the opening and closing plate 65b of the variable winning device 65 is opened, the ball falls into the specific winning hole 6. Even if the ball enters the third flow path forming portion 336, it will be positioned at the rear end of the third flow path forming portion 336 for 0.9 seconds. The opening and closing plate 65 is configured so that the ball does not reach the detection sensor SE1. For 0.9 seconds after b is released, the ball does not move toward the position of the slide displacement member 370. Since it cannot pass through either the probability change detection sensor SE11 or the normal detection sensor SE12, the ball is mistakenly inserted. The operation pattern of the slide displacement member 370 can be designed without fear of winning.

[0368] Therefore, for example, as is commonly seen in pachinko machines equipped with V-type attackers, To prevent erroneous winning of the V winning sensor, the opening and closing plate is released for a short time at the start of round play R. This eliminates the need for control (control that makes the opening and closing plate move unnaturally). The operation of the opening and closing plate that opens and closes the winning slot is natural, creating an environment where you can enjoy playing with peace of mind. can be provided to the player.

[0369] In addition, in the pachinko machine equipped with the V probability change attacker in the above example, The ball that entered the hole immediately after the ball was released was likely to result in a mistaken winning. However, with the variable winning device 65 of this case, As shown in the figure, the ball entering the hole immediately after release can have a favorable effect (e.g., sliding displacement). This creates an effect of hiding the movement of the ball by the ball, so that the ball will not enter the hole immediately after the release. This eliminates the need for such measures.

[0370] The time required for the ball to pass through varies depending on the length and inclination of each of the flow path components 334 to 336, the flow path inner wall, The thickness can be arbitrarily set depending on the shape of the part (smooth, uneven, etc.).

[0371] Referring to FIG. 24, in the first control example of the first embodiment, 24(a) shows the electrical configuration of the ROM 202 in the main control device 110. 24(b) is a block diagram showing the first winning type counter C2 and the special symbol. 24(c) is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence relationship between the second big win and the big win type. It is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the random number counter C4 and the winning of the normal pattern. be.

[0372] As shown in FIG. 24(a), the ROM 202 of the main control device 110 stores the above-mentioned fixed value data. As part of the data, a first winning random number table 202a, a first winning type selection table 20 2b, the second winning random number table 202c, and the variation pattern selection table 202d. At least it is remembered.

[0373] The first winning random number table 202a is updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec). This is a data table in which the jackpot determination value of the first jackpot random number counter is stored. The value of the first winning random number counter obtained based on the winning is stored in the first winning random number table 202. If the value matches any of the judgment values ​​specified in a, it is determined that the special pattern is a jackpot. Be separated.

[0374] The first winning type selection table 202b (see FIG. 24(b)) is used to determine the big winning type. The first winning type counter C2 is a data table that stores a judgment value for the first winning type counter C2. The judgment value corresponds to each jackpot type and the type of winning slot that triggered the lottery for the special pattern. In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when a special symbol is determined to be a jackpot, In this case, the value of the first winning type counter C2 acquired based on the start winning and the first winning type The value of the first winning type counter C2 is compared with the selection table 202b, and the jackpot corresponding to the value of the first winning type counter C2 is determined. The type is selected.

[0375] Specifically, the lottery for special pattern 1 (a lottery based on the ball entering the first winning slot 64) will be a jackpot. When the value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 9", 1 is defined in association with the above (see 202b1 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0376] In the case of the jackpot A1, four rounds of jackpot games are played. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it is displaced by X (details will be described later).

[0377] The value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "10 to 19", and the big win A2 is associated with it. The above-mentioned is defined as follows (see 202b2 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0378] In the case of the jackpot A2, four rounds of jackpot games are played. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it displaces in Y (details will be described later).

[0379] The value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "20 to 39", and the big win B1 is associated with it. The above-mentioned is defined as follows (see 202b3 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0380] In the case of the jackpot B1, four rounds of jackpot games are played in the second round of the variable winning device 65. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it is displaced by X (details will be described later).

[0381] The value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "40 to 49", and the big win B2 is associated with it. The above-mentioned is defined as follows (see 202b4 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0382] In the case of the jackpot B2, four rounds of jackpot games are played in the second round of the variable winning device 65. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it displaces in Y (details will be described later).

[0383] The value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "50 to 79", and the big winning C1 is associated with it. The above definition is given by (see 202b5 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0384] In the case of the jackpot C1, four rounds of jackpot games are played in the third round of the variable winning device 65. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it is displaced by X (details will be described later).

[0385] The value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "80 to 99", and the big winning C2 is associated with it. The above is specified as a reference number (see 202b6 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0386] In the case of the jackpot C2, four rounds of jackpot games are played in the third round of the variable prize-winning device 65. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it displaces in Y (details will be described later).

[0387] As mentioned above, the jackpot was awarded by drawing the special symbol 1 (drawing based on the ball entering the first winning slot 64). In either case, four rounds of jackpot play will be selected. Therefore, you can expect a larger number of prize balls compared to when you win the jackpot with the special pattern 2 lottery, which will be described later. On the other hand, a 4-round jackpot is more likely to be won than a 15-round jackpot. Since it finishes in a shorter time than the previous game, you can shoot the ball quickly to aim for the big win. can be started at any time.

[0388] On the other hand, the lottery for special pattern 2 (a lottery based on the ball entering the second winning slot 140) was a jackpot. In this case, the value of the first winning type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 99", and the jackpot a is These are specified in association with each other (see 202b7 in FIG. 24(b)).

[0389] In the case of the jackpot a, 15 rounds of jackpot games are played in the third round of the variable winning device 65. The sliding displacement member 370 is operated in the operation pattern (details will be described later). It is controlled so that it is displaced by X (details will be described later).

[0390] As mentioned above, the jackpot was awarded by drawing the special pattern 2 (drawing based on the ball entering the second winning slot 140). In either case, a 15-round jackpot game will be selected. Therefore, if you win the jackpot in the lottery for special pattern 2, you will also win the jackpot in the lottery for special pattern 1. Since a large number of prize balls can be paid out compared to when the player wins a special A game for drawing the pattern 2 (a game in which the ball is shot so as to enter the second winning hole 140) This can increase motivation to play games.

[0391] In addition, the operation pattern of the slide displacement member 370 is fixed to the operation pattern X. Even if the visibility of the ride displacement member 370 is not ensured, the disadvantage to the player may be large. Therefore, there is a drawback that the visibility of the slide displacement member 370 is slightly reduced. However, the third operation is an operation pattern that has the advantage of making it easier for the ball to enter the specific winning hole 65a. When there is a pattern, the operation pattern of the variable winning device 65 for the big win in the lottery of the special pattern 2 By setting the third operating pattern, the impact of the drawbacks is reduced and the time required for the jackpot game is reduced. The only advantage that can be highlighted is that it can shorten the time.

[0392] That is, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the jackpot game in the lottery of the special pattern 2 will be prolonged. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a good jackpot game that is pleasant for the player (time efficiency of paying out the prize balls). It can be realized.

[0393] In addition, the setting of the jackpot type of special pattern 2 is not limited to this. For example, As a jackpot type of special pattern 2, the slide displacement member 370 is displacement controlled by operation pattern Y. In addition, this jackpot type may be set to a small percentage (for example, It may be possible to set it at a value of about 20%.

[0394] This can increase the player's attention to the sliding displacement member 370. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the big win game aimlessly. The player is allowed to visually recognize the displacement of the ride displacement member 370, and the player is guided to the timing of the displacement. This can make players feel happy and sad, and increase their interest.

[0395] As mentioned above, during the special symbol probability change, the probability of winning the normal symbol increases, and The movement time is shortened (3 seconds), and when a normal pattern is won, the electric device 140a The opening time is set to be longer (1 second x 2 times). It is easier to get the ball into the hole, so the lottery for special symbol 2 is more likely to be held. If you can move to the pattern probability state, it is easy to get a big hit of a special pattern, and A special chart that is likely to become a jackpot A (a jackpot with good profit balance) when a jackpot occurs Since the probability of the pattern being changed is likely to be repeated, it becomes easier for the player to win a large number of prize balls. This allows players to play while strongly hoping to transition to a special symbol probability state. Since the player can perform techniques, the player's interest in the game can be increased.

[0396] The second winning random number table 202c (see FIG. 24(c)) is a table showing the winning determination value of the normal symbol. Specifically, in the normal state of the normal pattern, The winning value of the pattern is set to "5 to 28" (20 in Figure 24(c)). (See 2c1). In addition, in the high probability state of the normal pattern, the judgment value for the normal pattern is Therefore, "5 to 204" is defined (see 202c2 in FIG. 24(c)). In the pachinko machine 10, the second winning is obtained based on the ball passing through the winning hole 67. The value of the random number counter C4 and the second winning random number table 202c are referenced, and the normal pattern The variation pattern selection table 202d determines whether or not the variation pattern is a hit. The judgment value of the fluctuation type counter for determining the display mode of the This is a data table containing

[0397] FIG. 25 shows the opening and closing plate 65b of the variable winning device 65 in the first round for each big win type. The operation pattern and the operation pattern of the slide displacement member 370 of the sorting device 300 are changed in time. This is a diagram showing the conversion.

[0398] When the MPU 201 (see FIG. 4) determines a jackpot in the special winning determination, After the special pattern change display (pattern change performance) ends, control of the (determined type) jackpot game begins. Hereinafter, the opening and closing plate 65b of the variable winning device 65, which is performed when a big win game is awarded, will be described. , and the operation control of the slide displacement member 370 of the sorting device 300 will be described. In the explanation of 25, reference will be made to FIG. 24 as appropriate.

[0399] In this control example, the only time the driving mode differs depending on the type of jackpot is in the first round. The second round and onwards are driven in the same manner. The driving modes of the respective rounds will be described.

[0400] In the case of a jackpot A1 or A2, the opening and closing plate 65 is operated based on the first operation pattern. The MPU 201 controls the driving of the electromagnetic solenoid 165c (see Figure 11) so that b operates. When the special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect) is completed, the MPU 201 starts the timer means (not shown) ) keeps the opening / closing plate 65b in a closed state until a predetermined opening time OP (10 seconds) has elapsed. After the opening time OP has elapsed, the electromagnetic solenoid 165c is driven and controlled to maintain the opening. The round game R of the second round is started.

[0401] That is, the timer means starts measuring the first operation time T1 (maximum 30 seconds) and starts the operation. The closing plate 65b is displaced from the closed state to an open state in which a ball can enter the specific winning hole 65a. The initial open state is maintained for 0.2 seconds. In the first operation pattern, The electromagnetic solenoid 165c is driven and controlled to perform the opening operation at 1.0 second intervals. Plate 65b is operated for a long time.

[0402] In addition, the initial opening time is the time when at least one game ball is released if the game ball continues to be released. A specified number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) are released for a period longer than the period during which the game balls can enter the fixed winning slot 65a. is set to a period shorter than the period required for the ball to enter the specific winning port 65a.

[0403] Then, in the first round of round play R, the round end condition (round play time (30 seconds, which is the maximum value of the first operation time T1) has elapsed or a specified number (in this embodiment When the winning condition of 10 pachinko balls is met, the opening and closing plate 65b is displaced to the closed state. The electromagnetic solenoid 165c is driven and controlled to close the specific winning hole 65a, and The round game R ends.

[0404] The opening time of 0.2 seconds in the first operation pattern is the time when a specific prize is won while the opening / closing plate 65b is open. This is set to limit the number of balls that can enter the slot 65a to one on either side. Multiple balls going in a row on either side of 65a (hereinafter referred to as "going in a row") The opening time is set to prevent this, and the number of balls that can enter the specific winning hole 65a is limited to one. That is, even if the opening time is 0.2 seconds, both the left and right sides of the specific winning opening 65a It is possible that one ball will arrive at each of the designated winning holes 65a at the same time. .

[0405] In the case of a jackpot A1, the slide displacement member 370 operates based on the operation pattern X. The MPU 201 controls the driving of the electromagnetic solenoid 361 (see FIG. 17). The drive control of the guide 361 is set based on the drive control of the opening / closing plate 65b. In this embodiment, the sliding displacement member 37 is displaced to the open state at the same time as the opening and closing plate 65b is displaced to the open state. 0 is driven and controlled to be displaced from the front position to the rear position.

[0406] Therefore, the ball that enters the specific winning hole 65a passes through each of the flow path components 334 to 336 (see FIG. 19). 20), passes through the front side of the slide displacement member 370, and reaches the probability change detection sensor SE11 (see FIG. 20). Pass through the light.

[0407] At this time, the number of spheres arranged in each of the flow path forming parts 334 to 336 on either the left or right side is limited to one. Therefore, the player can see the ball without being affected by other balls. The situation can be easily seen passing through the SE11.

[0408] In the case of a jackpot A2, the slide displacement member 370 operates based on the operation pattern Y. The MPU 201 controls the driving of the electromagnetic solenoid 361 (see FIG. 17). The drive control of the guide 361 is set based on the drive control of the opening / closing plate 65b. In this embodiment, the sliding displacement member 37 is displaced to the open state at the same time as the opening and closing plate 65b is displaced to the open state. The drive control is performed so that 0 moves from the front position to the rear position, and after 0.8 seconds the slide movement The member 370 is controlled and driven to move from the rear position to the front position.

[0409] As described above, the time required for a ball to pass through each of the flow path components 334 to 336 (see FIG. 17) is The time is set to about 0.9 seconds, so the ball is moved by the slide before it reaches the slide displacement member 370. The guide displacement member 370 is displaced to the front position.

[0410] Therefore, the ball that enters the specific winning hole 65a is guided through each of the flow path components 334 to 336 (see FIG. 17). 17), passes above the slide displacement member 370, and passes through the normal detection sensor SE12 (see FIG. 17). Pass through the light.

[0411] At this time, the number of spheres arranged in each of the flow path forming parts 334 to 336 on either the left or right side is limited to one. Therefore, the player can see the ball without it being reduced in visibility by other balls. The situation can be easily seen passing through the SE12.

[0412] The displacement start time of the slide displacement member 370 is 0.8 seconds, which is the time when the balls are in contact with each flow path component 334. The idea is that the time is shorter than the time required for the sphere to pass through the third flow path component. It is set with the idea that it will be a longer time than it takes to reach 336.

[0413] That is, according to this embodiment, the second flow occurs approximately 0.6 seconds after the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a. The air passes through the flow path forming portion 335 and reaches the third flow path forming portion 336. Even if the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a just before the end of the 0.2 second period, After the ball reaches the third flow path forming portion 336, the slide displacement member 370 is displaced. can be done.

[0414] Therefore, as long as the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a, regardless of the timing of the ball entering, The sphere disposed in the third flow path forming portion 336 can conceal the movement of the slide displacement member 370. This makes the displacement of the sliding displacement member 370 more noticeable (see FIG. 22). A ball that can be avoided and enters the probability change detection sensor SE11 or normal detection sensor SE12 As a result, it is possible to improve the ability to notice the balls flowing down the flow path components 334 to 336. do.

[0415] The displacement start time of the sliding displacement member 370 is not limited to 0.8 seconds. For example, it may be set to 0.4 seconds. In this case, it takes time for the ball to reach the third flow path forming portion 336. Since the displacement of the sliding displacement member 370 can be caused before the ball is blocked, The possibility of the slide displacement member 370 being displaced is low, and the player can visually recognize the displacement of the slide displacement member 370. .

[0416] However, even in this case, the second flow path forming portion 335 is close to the front plate portion of the fixed member 161. Since it is located in front of the slide displacement member 370, it is easy for the player to see. The lines tend to gather around the spheres flowing down the second flow path forming portion 335. By drawing attention to the falling ball (for example, by displaying "Pay attention to the falling ball!" on the third pattern display device 81, (by displaying the above), the displacement of the sliding displacement member 370 can be prevented from being visually recognized by the player. This can make it easier to do so.

[0417] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the flow path forming sections 334 to 336 are separated at the center in the left and right directions. Since it is configured as such, if the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a on one side, the ball will enter By focusing on the rear of the third flow path forming portion 336 on the side not facing the flow path, it is possible to The displacement of the sliding displacement member 370 can be visually confirmed (see FIG. 22).

[0418] In this way, in the case of the big wins A1 and A2, the flow path components 334 to 336 on either the left or right side By limiting the number of balls placed to one, it is possible to increase attention to that ball. At the same time, when the ball passes through the probability change detection sensor SE11 or the normal detection sensor SE12, This allows the player to easily see whether the ball has passed through.

[0419] In the case of a jackpot B1 or a jackpot B2, the opening and closing plate 65 is operated based on the second operation pattern. The MPU 201 controls the driving of the electromagnetic solenoid 165c (see Figure 11) so that b operates. When the special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect) is completed, the MPU 201 starts the timer means (not shown) ) keeps the opening / closing plate 65b in a closed state until a predetermined opening time OP (10 seconds) has elapsed. After the opening time OP has elapsed, the electromagnetic solenoid 165c is driven and controlled to maintain the opening. The round game R of the second round is started.

[0420] That is, the timer means starts measuring the first operation time T1 (maximum 30 seconds) and starts the operation. The closing plate 65b is displaced from the closed state to an open state in which a ball can enter the specific winning hole 65a. The initial open state is maintained for 1.0 second. In the second operation pattern, The electromagnetic solenoid 165c is driven and controlled to perform the opening operation at 1.0 second intervals. Plate 65b is operated for a long time.

[0421] In addition, the initial opening time is the time when at least one game ball is released if the game ball continues to be released. A specified number of game balls (10 in this...

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[Claim 1] A gaming machine comprising: a gaming board; a displacement means configured to be displaceable; a relative movement means configured to be capable of relative movement with respect to the displacement means; a drive means for generating a drive force for causing the displacement; and a support means, a first portion of the relative movement means engaged with the displacement means; a predetermined portion of the second portion of the relative movement means is supported by the support means; The support means is provided on the game board, The gaming machine includes: The displacement means is configured to be able to displace the first section and the second section, a direction of a straight line connecting a first position and a second position, to which a specific portion different from the predetermined portion of the second portion is displaced when the displacement means is displaced in the first section, is different from a direction of a straight line connecting a third position and a fourth position, to which the specific portion is displaced when the displacement means is displaced in the second section, The displacement means is configured to translate when the displacement means is displaced between the first section and the second section, A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so that the displacement of the predetermined part in a predetermined direction different from the displacement direction of the displacement means can be limited.

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