JP2001246067A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein by giving a variety to the action of a splitting apparatus for splitting a path of game balls, a new impression can be given to a player, stimulating his interest in a game. SOLUTION: In the pachinko machine 10 as a game machine, on the outer periphery of a special pattern display 11 of a complex apparatus 14, warp paths 17a, 17b interconnecting respectively warp inlets 15a, 15b and warp outlets 18a, 18b, are provided, while movable members 20a, 20b which can be rotated respectively about support axes 22a, 22b are provided near the warp outlets 18a, 18b. Ball detecting switches 50a, 50b are provided respectively in the paths 17a, 17b to detect pachinko balls. If a pachinko ball is detected, a lottery is carried out to control the movement of the members 20a, 20b based on the result of the lottery.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly, to a game machine configured to distribute a path of a game ball by a distribution device having a movable member.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a pachinko machine, which is one of the gaming machines, is provided with various prize machines on a gaming board surface. Usually, a distribution device for distributing the flowing path of the pachinko ball is provided upstream of these winning devices. With this kind of sorting device, the pachinko ball is selectively flowed down in the direction of the prize device or in a direction other than the prize device, so that the player can enjoy the process until the pachinko ball wins the prize device. . In addition, a movable sorting device of a type in which a movable member is movable with respect to a game board, by applying a predetermined movement to the movable member, compared to a sorting device of a non-movable type, the distribution form of the pachinko ball path. Can be diversified.

[0003]

However, the movable sorting device in such a conventional pachinko machine generally has a movable member that repeats a fixed movement, and the pachinko ball flows down to any path by the movable sorting device. Whether to do so is determined, for example, by the timing of the contact between the movable member and the pachinko ball. in this way,
In a conventional gaming machine, since the operation of the movable member of the movable sorting device is monotonous, it has no freshness, and it has not been possible to increase the player's interest in sorting the paths of the game balls.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to give a change to the operation of a distribution device for distributing the path of a game ball, so that a player can be hitherto. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression and enhancing amusement of the game.

[0005]

Means for solving the problem 1 Means for solving the problem is as described in claim 1. According to the means 1, the movement of the movable member is controlled based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the distribution device that distributes the path of the game ball. The movable member has a first position at which the game ball detected by the ball detecting means easily enters the starting port and a second position at which the game ball detected by the ball detecting means does not easily enter the starting port than the first position. Is set to Thereby, the operation of the movable member can be changed, and the player can enjoy the distribution of the path of the game ball by the movable member. Further, a novel game mode in which a movable member whose movement is controlled based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the symbol display device can be realized. Therefore, the game can be prevented from being monotonous, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0006]

Means 2 for solving the problem Means 2 for solving the problem are as described in claim 2. According to the means 2, the movement of the movable member provided in at least one of the first and second sorting devices is controlled based on the lottery result of the lottery means. As a result, a distribution path is formed by combining the first distribution device and the second distribution device downstream of the first distribution device, and the game performance can be improved by changing the distribution form of the path of the game balls.

[0007]

Means 3 for solving the problem The means 3 for solving the problem is as described in claim 3. According to the means 3, the game ball that has flowed into the first sorting device is guided to the second sorting device through the ball guiding path, and the movable member of the second sorting device is moved based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Controlled. As a result, a distribution path is formed by combining the ball guiding path of the first distribution device and the movable member of the second distribution device, and the distribution form of the path of the game balls is changed to further enhance the game performance. Can be.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment and a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] First, a first embodiment is one in which the present invention is applied to a first-class pachinko machine.
This will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 5 and 6 show the movable member 2
It is the schematic which shows operation | movement of 0a, 20b. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of control boards 100 and 200.

First, in FIG. 1, on a game board surface 12 of a pachinko machine 10 (a first-class pachinko machine) as a gaming machine according to the present invention, a multifunction device 14 and a first-type starting port 30 as a starting port in the present invention are provided. , Special winning opening 34, lower starting opening 6
2. General winning ports and the like are appropriately arranged. The first-type starting port 30 is provided below the multifunction device 14.
In addition, the first-type starting port 30 has a starting port sensor 56, and when a pachinko ball as a game ball in the present invention wins,
The special symbol display 11 is configured, for example, to start changing the special symbol. Further, when a pachinko ball wins in the first kind starting port 30, a prize ball (prize ball) is paid out in the same manner as a normal winning port. The middle gate 32 has a gate sensor 54, and does not pay out prize balls even when a pachinko ball passes. The special winning opening 34 has a lid 66, which is opened and closed by a solenoid. The special winning opening 34 has a V zone 52, and the V zone 52 has a V zone sensor 48. If the pachinko ball wins in the V zone 52 during the opening period of the special winning opening, the required number of jackpot games (for example, 16 times)
Can be continued within. The period of opening of the special winning opening corresponds to, for example, the earlier of 10 wins of pachinko balls in the special winning opening 34 or 30 seconds after opening. Further, a lower starting port 62 having a function equivalent to that of the first type starting port 30 is disposed below the lid 66. The lower starting port 62 has a starting port sensor 60 having the same function as the starting port sensor 56. Here, the starting port sensors 56 and 60 detect the pachinko balls that have won the respective starting ports. V zone sensor 48 is V zone 5
The pachinko ball which won 2 is detected. Gate sensor 54
Detects a pachinko ball that has passed through the middle gate 32.

The game board surface 12 has one or a plurality of decorative gates, and in this example, a left gate 13a and a right gate 13b. The right gate 13b has a normal symbol display 36, while the left gate 13a does not have a normal symbol display. The normal symbol display 36 has one or a plurality of light-emitting members (two LEDs in this example), and turning on and off the light-emitting members is a normal symbol. The normal symbol starts blinking when, for example, a pachinko ball passes through the middle gate 32, and then turns on or off for each light emitter.
Then, according to the mode of lighting or extinguishing of each light emitter (for example, when the right LED of the two LEDs is turned on),
The lid of the lower starting port 62 is opened for a certain period (for example, 4 seconds). Further, the lamps 38 use a light-emitting body such as a light bulb or an LED, and are arranged at an appropriate position according to the type of the pachinko machine 10 and the content of the game, not limited to the illustrated position.

Next, the configuration and the like of the multifunction device 14 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the composite device 14 is provided with a special symbol display 11 or the like as a symbol display device in the present invention. Special symbol display 11
For example, a liquid crystal display is used. Special symbol display 11
A special symbol or the like is displayed on the screen 11a. The symbols used as the special symbols include characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, figures, pictures, and the like. In addition, examples of the background design include a moving image (video, animation, etc.) and a still image.

The special symbol display 11 of the composite device 14
The warp path 17 indicated by a broken line in FIG.
a and 17b are provided. This warp path 17a,
17b is a warp inlet 15a, 15b and a warp outlet 18
a, 18b, and the warp entrance 15
a, a special symbol display 1
1 is configured to be guided downward from above (in the direction of arrows 40 and 42 in FIG. 2). Also, warp path 17
Sphere detection switches 50a and 50b are provided in a and 17b, respectively, so as to detect that a pachinko ball has passed through the warp paths 17a and 17b. Further, when the ball detection switches 50a, 50b detect a pachinko ball, a lottery is performed, and based on the result of the lottery, the movement of movable members 20a, 20b and the like described later is controlled. The warp paths 17a and 17b are made of, for example, a resin capable of seeing through a pachinko ball flowing down in the paths. The first sorting device of the present invention includes the warp entrances 15a and 15b, the warp paths 17a and 17b, the warp exits 18a and 18b, the ball detection switches 50a and 50b, and the like. Also, warp path 17
a and 17b correspond to the ball guiding path in the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the support shafts 22a, 22b are located at the outer peripheral position of the special symbol display 11 and near the warp outlets 18a, 18b downstream of the warp paths 17a, 17b.
b so as to be rotatable about the center, and a flat guiding surface 21a,
There are provided movable members 20a and 20b in which 21b and concave introduction portions 29a and 29b are formed. The pachinko balls that have passed through the warp outlets 18a and 18b move toward the movable members 20a and 20b, and
Depending on the rotation state of 20b, the introduction portions 29a, 29b,
Alternatively, it is configured to move to inclined surfaces 19a, 19b formed below the movable members 20a, 20b.
For example, the movable members 20a and 20b are
When the guide region 28 side of the movable members 20a, 20b is set at a position lower than the warp outlets 18a, 18b, the pachinko ball is moved to the guide surfaces 21a, 21b.
Guided up. The pachinko ball that has moved on the guiding surfaces 21a and 21b is guided in the direction of the guiding region 28,
After that, it falls into the guidance area 28 (in the direction of the first type starting port 30). Therefore, in this case, the pachinko ball that has fallen into the guidance area 28 is likely to win the first type starting port 30. On the other hand, when the guide region 28 side of the movable members 20a, 20b is set at a position higher than the warp exits 18a, 18b, the pachinko balls fall into the game region from the inclined surfaces 19a, 19b. Therefore, in this case, it is difficult for the pachinko ball that has fallen into the game area to win a prize in the first type starting port 30. Above the warp entrances 15a and 15b, a baffle plate 16 is provided to partially block a slingshot ball from entering the warp entrances 15a and 15b.

As shown in FIG. 3, a stepping motor 23 as a drive source of the movable members 20a and 20b is provided on the back side of the game board surface 12. The driving force of the stepping motor 23 is movable via a cam 24 connected to a drive shaft 23a, a cam follower 26 connected to a cam shaft 24b of the cam 24, a connector 27 connected to the cam follower 26, and the like. It is configured to be transmitted to the members 20a and 20b. The cam 24 is formed in a disk shape having a slit 24a at an outer peripheral position, and is configured to rotate around a drive shaft 23a. Above the cam 24, a photo sensor 25 for detecting the position of the cam 24 by detecting the slit 24a.
Is provided. The cam shaft 24b is formed at an eccentric position, and the cam 24 is engaged with the cam follower 26 by the cam shaft 24b. Then, the cam follower 26 is configured to move in the vertical direction by rotating the cam 24. The movable members 20a, 20
b, the support shafts 22a and 22b, the stepping motor 23, and the like constitute a second sorting device of the present invention.

The movable members 20a and 20b include a drive shaft 23a
The camshaft 24b is configured so that the inclination state changes depending on the relative position between the camshaft 24b and the camshaft 24b. As shown in FIG.
3a until the cam shaft 24b is positioned below the cam shaft 24b.
Is rotated, the movable members 20a and 20b are inclined so that the introduction portions 29a and 29b are higher. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when the cam 24 rotates until the cam shaft 24b is positioned above the drive shaft 23a, the movable members 20a, 2 are set so that the introduction portions 29a, 29b are lower.
0b is inclined. Therefore, by detecting the slit 24a of the cam 24 by the photo sensor 25, the movable member 2
Control of the inclined state of 0a and 20b becomes possible. The positions of the movable members 20a and 20b shown in FIG. 5 correspond to the first position in the present invention, and the movable members 20a and 20b shown in FIG.
The positions of 0a and 20b correspond to the second position in the present invention.

Next, a main control board 100 and a display control board 20 for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 are described.
The configuration, operation, and the like of 0 will be described with reference to FIG. These main control board 100 and display control board 2
00 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG.
Is a game control unit that outputs a display command to display an image such as a symbol when a predetermined condition is satisfied, receives the display command, edits an image, and sends an image signal to a special symbol display (display) 11. A display control unit for outputting. The predetermined conditions include a time when a detector provided at a specific position detects a pachinko ball, a big hit game period, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 7, a main control board 100 corresponding to the game control section includes a CPU (processor) 1.
The pachinko game machine 10 mainly controls a pachinko game performed by the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 100 includes a ROM 11 for storing data such as a game control program.
2. RAM 114 for temporarily storing loss symbol data, display determination table, area determination table, data such as various random numbers, detection signals, etc., gate sensor 54, starting port sensors 56 and 60, V zone sensor 48, ball detection switch 5
0a, 50b, an input processing circuit 102 for inputting a detection signal output from the photosensor 25 and the like, an output processing circuit 104 for outputting a drive signal for driving the stepping motor 23 and the like, and a display control for the ordinary symbol display 36 and the like. A display control circuit 106, a communication control circuit 116 for communicating with the display control board 200, and the like are provided. These CPU1
10, ROM 112, RAM 114, communication control circuit 11
6. The input processing circuit 102, the output processing circuit 104, and the display control circuit 106 are interconnected by a bus 118. Further, the display control board 200 corresponding to the display control unit is C
In response to a display command sent from the main control board 100, the processing is performed by appropriately processing characters, designs, and the like to be displayed and displaying them on the special design display (display) 11.

The processing of the ball detection switches 50a and 50b, the photo sensor 25, the stepping motor 23, etc.
In any case, the RO on the main control board 100 shown in FIG.
The game control program stored in M112
This is realized by executing 110 at an appropriate timing. The main control board 100 and the like constitute lottery means in the present invention.

Next, in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration, the warp paths 17a, 17b, the movable members 20a, 2
The flow path of a pachinko ball flowing down the game board surface 12 through the 0b or the like will be described in detail. The pachinko balls hit in the direction of the composite device 14 on the game board surface 12 firstly enter the warp paths 17a, 15b by the warp entrances 15a, 15b.
The pachinko balls that flow down 17b and the pachinko balls that flow down other game areas are sorted. Then, the pachinko balls winning from the warp entrances 15a and 15b move the warp paths 17a and 17b along the arrow 40 or the arrow 4 in FIG.
Downstream in two directions. At this time, the pachinko ball is in warp path 1
7a and 17b are passed, the ball detection switches 50a,
The detection is performed by 50b, and a lottery is performed based on the detection, and the operation of the movable members 20a and 20b is determined. The pachinko balls detected by the ball detection switches 50a and 50b flow out of the warp outlets 18a and 18b toward the movable members 20a and 20b.

When the result of the lottery is a hit, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable members 20a and 20b are inclined so that the introduction portions 29a and 29b are higher, and in this state, the movable members 20a and 20b move for a predetermined time. Stop. In the case of a hit, the pachinko balls that have exited from the warp outlets 18a, 18b move to the introduction portions 29a, 29b, the flat surfaces 21a, 21b, and are likely to enter the first-type start-up opening 30 (see the area in FIG. 2). Guided to region 28). When the pachinko ball wins the first kind starting port 30, the special symbol display 11 starts changing the symbol of the special symbol, for example, and then stops changing the symbol to change the specific symbol array, for example, the jackpot symbol array. When formed, the player plays a jackpot game.

On the other hand, when the lottery result is unsuccessful, as shown in FIG. 6, the movable members 20a and 20b are inclined so that the introduction portions 29a and 29b are lower, and in this state, the movable members 20a and 20b Movement stops. Then, the pachinko balls that have come out of the warp outlets 18a and 18b in the case of a loss are not guided in the direction of the flat surfaces 21a and 21b, and are difficult to enter the first-type starting port 30 (the inclined portion in FIG. 2). 19a, 19b).

In the lottery that is out of contact with the movable members 20a and 20b, it is possible to increase the probability of winning when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example. The predetermined conditions include:
The probability that the probability until the next big hit occurs after the big hit game is changed (generally, the probability increases), or the time from when the special symbol starts to change until the special symbol stops changing, that is, the change There is a time-saving game in which the processing time is shorter than usual. According to this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pachinko ball is more likely to win the first-type starting port 30 than in a normal game.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the downflow path of the pachinko balls is
Sorting is performed by the warp paths 17a, 17b and the like, and further by the movable members 20a, 20b and the like whose movement is controlled based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Therefore, the warp paths 17a and 17b and the movable members 20a and 20b
By combining b, it is possible to change the distribution form of the flowing path of the pachinko ball. The movable member 20
By using the lottery to determine the operations of the a and 20b, the player can enjoy the form of the pachinko ball flowing down to the first type starting port 30 by the movable members 20a and 20b.

Further, the warp paths 17a and 17b and the movable member 20 are provided on the outer peripheral position of the screen 11a of the special symbol display 11.
a, 20b, the player can use the special symbol display 1
Even if the user concentrates on the fluctuation of the special symbols and the like displayed on the first screen 11a, the warp path 17 can be relatively easily.
a, 17b and the movable members 20a, 20b can recognize the distribution of the flow path of the pachinko ball.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, the present invention is applied to a first-type pachinko machine as in the first embodiment, and will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the multifunction device of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. 9 and FIG.
9 is a perspective view showing a part of the multifunction peripheral in FIG. In these figures, the same elements as those shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG.
10 shows only a part (the left side of the special symbol display 11) of the movable member 120a and the like, but FIG.
As shown in (1), all the movable members and the like are installed symmetrically. Since the main configuration and processing procedure of the pachinko machine 10 are the same as those of the first embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the configuration of the movable member different from that of the first embodiment in the second embodiment. Will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, the warp paths 17a and 17b indicated by broken lines in the figure are connected to the warp entrances 15a and 15b.
And the first and second warp outlets 118a and 118b and the second warp outlets 119a and 119b.
Also, the first warp outlet 1 of the warp paths 17a, 17b
The movable members 120a and 120b are provided on 18a and 118b. The warp inlets 15a and 15b, the warp paths 17a and 17b, the first warp outlet 118a,
118b, the second warp outlets 119a and 119b, the ball detection switches 50a and 50b, etc., constitute a first sorting device of the present invention.

The pachinko balls that have exited from the first warp outlets 118a and 118b are configured to be guided toward the first ball guiding member 124. First ball guiding member 12
Reference numeral 4 is formed in a flat plate shape, and is inclined so that the height of the central portion is the lowest. The pachinko ball guided to the first ball guiding member 124 is configured to flow down from near the lowermost portion 126 corresponding to the position of the first type starting port 30. In addition, the pachinko balls that have exited from the second warp outlets 119a and 119b are configured to be guided toward the second ball guiding member 134. Second ball guiding member 13
Reference numeral 4 is formed in a flat plate shape, and is inclined so that the height of the central portion is the lowest. The pachinko ball guided to the second ball guiding member 134 is configured to flow down from the vicinity of the lowermost portion 136 corresponding to the position of the first type starting port 30. The lowermost part 136 of the second ball guiding member 134
Is formed in a concave shape that is more concave than the lowermost part 126 of the ball guiding member 124. Therefore, the second ball guiding member 13
The pachinko ball guided to the fourth ball guiding member 4
It is configured so that it is easier to win a prize in the first type starting port 30 than a pachinko ball guided to the wing.

As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
Reference numeral 20a denotes a position (see FIG. 9) where the pachinko balls do not flow down to the first warp outlet 118a, and a position (see FIG. 9) where the pachinko balls flow down to the second warp outlet 119a. (See FIG. 10). And the warp paths 17a, 17b
The pachinko ball having passed through the first warp outlet 118a or the second warp outlet 118a depends on the rotation state of the movable member 120a.
Out of the warp outlet 119a. When the ball detection switches 50a and 50b detect a pachinko ball, a lottery is performed, and based on the result of the lottery,
The rotation of the movable member 120a is controlled. The movable member 120a, the support shaft 122a, and the like constitute a second sorting device of the present invention. Further, the positions of the movable members 120a and 120b shown in FIG.
The position corresponds to the first position in the present invention, and the positions of the movable members 120a and 120b shown in FIG. 10 correspond to the second position in the present invention.

Next, in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration, the warp paths 17a, 17b, the movable members 120a,
The operation and the like of the pachinko ball flowing down the game board surface 12 via 120b and the like will be described in detail. The game board surface 12 is punched in the direction of the composite device 14, and the warp entrances 15a, 15
The pachinko balls winning from b. are warp paths 17a and 17
b flows down in the direction of arrow 40 or arrow 42 in FIG. At this time, the ball detection switches 50a and 50b detect that the pachinko ball has passed through the warp paths 17a and 17b, and by this detection, a random lottery is performed.
The operation of the movable members 120a, 120b is determined.

If the lottery result is a hit, the movable member 12
0a, 120b are the first warp outlets 118a, 118
The b-side is closed and stopped for a predetermined time in this state. And
The pachinko balls flowing down the warp paths 17a, 17b are prevented from flowing out of the first warp outlets 118a, 118b, and flow out of the second warp outlets 119a, 119b. Then, the pachinko balls flowing out of the second warp outlets 119a and 119b move on the second ball guiding member 134 according to the inclination, and are of the first type starting port than the lowermost 126 of the first ball guiding member 124. At 30, the pachinko ball is guided to the lowermost portion 136 where it is easy to win.

On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of order, the movable members 120a and 120b are connected to the second warp outlet 119a,
The side 119b is closed, and in this state, the operation is stopped for a predetermined time. Then, the pachinko balls flowing down the warp paths 17a, 17b are prevented from flowing out from the second warp outlets 119a, 119b, and flow out from the first warp outlets 118a, 118b. Then, the first warp outlets 118a, 118b
The pachinko ball that has flowed out of the first ball guiding member 124 moves along the inclination according to the inclination, and the lowermost portion where the pachinko ball does not easily enter the first type starting port 30 than the lowermost portion 136 of the second ball guiding member 134. Guided to 126.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the downflow path of the pachinko balls is
Sorting is performed by the warp paths 17a, 17b and the like, and further by the movable members 120a and 120b whose movement is controlled based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Therefore, similarly to the first embodiment, the warp paths 17a, 1
7b and the movable members 120a and 120b can be combined to change the distribution form of the downflow path of the pachinko ball. Further, by using the lottery to determine the operation of the movable members 120a and 120b, the player can enjoy the form of the pachinko ball flowing down to the first-type starting port 30 by the movable members 120a and 120b.

[Other Embodiments] In the above-described pachinko machine (game machine) 10, the structure, shape, material, number, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are limited to those in the above-described embodiment. Not. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied may be implemented. (A) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the first class pachinko machine 10. Gaming machines other than pachinko machines (eg, arrange ball machines, video game machines, etc.)
The present invention can be similarly applied to Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine other than the first type, for example, a third type pachinko machine.

(B) In the above embodiment, the movable members 20a, 20b, 1
The case where the movement of 20a and 120b is controlled has been described. In addition to this, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a lottery result (hit or miss) is displayed on the screen 11 a of the special symbol display 11. With this configuration, the movable member 2
The player can also confirm the movable state of 0a, 20b, 120a, 120b by displaying.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, the case where a pair of left and right warp paths and movable members are provided has been described. However, the number of warp paths and movable members and the like is not limited. Various changes are possible. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of movable members are provided in one warp path. Further, only the movable member can be provided.

(D) In the above embodiment, the case where the movable member rotates about the support shaft has been described, but the movable mode of the movable member is not limited. For example, the path of the pachinko ball can be distributed by rotating or sliding the movable member.

[0037]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By giving a change to the operation of the distribution device that distributes the path of the game ball, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that gives the player a new and unprecedented impression and enhances the interest of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the multifunction peripheral shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the operation of the movable member in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the operation of the movable member in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control board.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a multifunction device of a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a part of the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a part of the multifunction peripheral of FIG. 8;

[Description of Signs] 10: Pachinko machine (game machine) 11: Special symbol display (symbol display device) 14: Composite device 15a, 15b: Warp entrance 17a, 17b: Warp path 18a, 18b: Warp exit 20a, 20b, 120a, 120b movable member 28 guiding area 30 first-type starting opening 34 large winning opening 50a, 50b ball detection switch 118a, 118b first warp outlet 119a, 119b second warp outlet 124 second The first ball guiding member 134 ... the second ball guiding member

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device for changing and displaying a symbol, a starting port for changing the symbol of the symbol display device when a game ball is won, a ball detecting means for detecting a game ball, and ball detection Lottery means for performing a lottery when the means detects a game ball, and a distribution device for distributing the path of the game ball detected by the ball detection means, the distribution device, based on the lottery result of the lottery means A first position at which the game ball detected by the ball detecting means easily enters the starting port; and a game ball detected by the ball detecting means relative to the first position at the starting port. Difficult second
A gaming machine, characterized in that a movable member that is movably controlled is provided at the position (1). 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the distribution device includes a first distribution device, and a second distribution device provided downstream of the first distribution device. A gaming machine, wherein the movable member is provided on at least one of the first and second sorting devices. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first sorting device includes a ball guiding path for guiding a game ball to the second sorting device, and the ball is provided on the ball guiding path. A gaming machine, comprising: a detection unit; and the movable member is provided in the second sorting device.