JP2003210720A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enhancing the enjoyability of a game by providing a lot of variations of the game. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, first guide members 13a and 13b capable of guiding in a predetermined direction game balls that flow down are disposed above a first variable winning device 10, and second guide members 14a and 14b capable of guiding in a predetermined direction the game balls that flow down are disposed above a second variable winning device 11. The probability at which the first guide members 13a and 13b get the game balls into the first variable winning device 10 is different from the probability at which the second guide members 14a and 14b get the balls into the second variable winning device 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a plurality of rows (for example, three rows) arranged in a central portion of a game board.
Some devices are provided with a display device capable of variably displaying identification information composed of the symbols. Then, based on the predetermined probability, each identification information displayed on the display device, as a prize symbol, a predetermined display mode (for example, "1, 1,
1)) is established, the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time to give a predetermined game value to the player.

[0003]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional technology, the game specifications are simple, and there is an unavoidable tendency to get tired of playing at an early stage, which is not satisfactory to both the game store and the player. There wasn't.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which has a wide variety of games and which has an increased interest in games. It is in.

[0005]

According to the present invention, the above problems can be solved as follows. (1) A starting opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area where a game ball can flow down, and a first variable winning device that opens when a game ball enters the starting opening device, and In a gaming machine provided with a second variable winning device, a first guide member is provided above the first variable winning device, the first guiding member being capable of guiding a flowing down game ball in a predetermined direction, and the second Above the variable winning a prize device, a second guiding member that can guide the flowing down game ball in a predetermined direction is arranged, and the first guiding member wins the game ball to the first variable winning device. The probability and the probability that a game ball wins the second variable winning device are made different from each other by the second guiding member.

(2) A start opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area where the game ball can flow down, and a first variable prize that is opened when the game ball enters the start opening device. In a game machine provided with a device and a second variable winning device, a game ball flowing down above the first variable winning device can be guided in a direction in which it is difficult to enter the first variable winning device. A second guide member is provided which is provided with a first guide member and which can guide a flowing down game ball in a direction in which it is easy to enter the second variable prize device above the second variable prize device. Arrange.

(3) A starting opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area where the game ball can flow down, and a first variable which is opened when the game ball enters the starting mouth device. In the gaming machine provided with the winning device and the second variable winning device, the size of the opening region opened by the first variable winning device and the size of the opening region opened by the second variable winning device are set. , Make them different.

(4) In any one of the above items (1) to (3), by opening the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device, the game value given to the player becomes the same. It is provided with a value giving control means.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), the starting opening device includes an opening for receiving a game ball, a plurality of ball entrances communicating with the opening, and the opening. The game ball received has a derivative capable of guiding the game ball to any one of the plurality of ball inlets, and an electric drive source for driving the derivative.

(6) In any one of the above items (1) to (5), lottery means for lottery that the induction mode of the derivative is switched, notifying means for notifying the lottery result by the lottery means, and the lottery And a control means for controlling the electric drive source so as to switch the induction mode of the derivative according to the result.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front surface of a game board (1) which constitutes a part of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game board (1) is provided with a circular game area (2) surrounded by guide rails (not shown), and a game ball launched from a launch device (not shown) by a player's operation is a game area. A game is played by flowing down (2).

A large number of game nails are arranged in the game area (2), and the game balls roll when they come into contact with the game nails. It is omitted except where the explanation is necessary.

At the center upper part of the game area (2), a symbol display section
(3) is arranged. The symbol display part (3) is from "0"
Ten types of symbols (identification information) of 10 types of left, middle, and right configured by the number "9" can be displayed.

Below the symbol display section (3), a symbol operation port (4) through which a game ball can pass is arranged, and a symbol operation port (4)
An electric accessory (5) is arranged on the left side of.

The electric accessory (5) has left and right movable pieces (5a) on the upper surface.
(5b) is provided, and the movable balls (5a) and (5b) are opened for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can be won in the electric accessory (5). In FIG. 1, the movable pieces (5a) and (5b) are shown in a closed state.

Further, the electric accessory (5) is provided with a game ball derivative (6) inside. The game ball derivative (6) is constantly rotated by a motor (not shown), and its outer peripheral surface is
Three notch parts (6a) (6b) (6c) into which the game ball can enter are bored so that the game ball can be guided. Notch (6a)
The game ball entering the ball (6b) is guided to a normal area (not shown), and the game ball entering the notch (6c) is guided to a specific area (not shown).

In the upper right part of the game area (2), a holding device (7) as a guide is arranged. The holding device (7) is always rotated to the left or right by a motor (not shown), and a cutout portion (7a) into which a game ball can enter is bored on the outer peripheral surface thereof to hold the game ball ( It is configured so that it can be guided to either the first starting opening (8) or the second starting opening (9) as a ball entrance provided on the back surface of 7).

The game ball flowing down the game area (2) is received in the opening (7b) immediately above the holding device (7), and then the notch.
Enter (7a). The game ball that has entered the notch (7a) is guided to the first starting port (8) or the second starting port (9) depending on the rotation direction of the holding device (7). That is, the game ball is guided to the first starting port (8) when the holding device (7) is rotating to the left, and the second starting port (when the holding device (7) is rotating to the right. 9).

Here, the starting device including the holding device (7) provided with the notch (7a) and the opening (7b), the first starting port (8) and the second starting port (9). In a broad sense, either the first starting port (8) or the second starting port (9) may be defined as a starting port device.

Below the symbol working opening (4), a first big winning opening (10) as a variable winning device is arranged. The first prize hole (10) is provided with left and right movable pieces (10a) and (10b) on the upper side, and the movable balls (10a) and (10b) are opened for a predetermined time, so that the game ball becomes the first prize hole ( You can win the prize in 10). In FIG. 1, a state where the movable pieces (10a) and (10b) are closed is shown by a solid line. Further, when the left and right movable pieces (10a), (10b) are opened, as shown by an imaginary line, they are opened up to the width indicated by the symbol A.

In the game area (2) above the first special winning opening (10), first game nail groups (13a) (13b) are formed. The first game nail groups (13a), (13b) are directed downward so that the flowing down game balls are guided as much as possible to both sides of the first prize hole (10) without being brought to the first prize hole (10). The left and right nails are arranged in a substantially V-shape so that the distance between the left and right nails becomes wider. By this, the game ball,
The first game nail group (13a) (13b) is guided to the first big winning opening (10) so as to be relatively difficult to win.

A second special winning opening (11) as a variable winning device is arranged below the holding device (7). The second prize hole (11) is provided with left and right movable pieces (11a) and (11b) on the upper side, and the movable balls (11a) and (11b) are opened for a predetermined time, so that the game ball is the second prize hole You can win the prize in 11). In FIG. 1, the movable piece
The closed state of (11a) and (11b) is shown by a solid line.

When the left and right movable pieces (11a), (11b) are opened, as shown by an imaginary line, they are opened up to the width shown by the symbol B. It is desirable that the width shown by the reference sign B is the same as the width shown by the reference sign A or is set to be larger than the width shown by the reference sign A.

Second game nail groups (14a) and (14b) are formed in the game area (2) above the second special winning opening (11). The second game nail group (14a) (14b), so that the distance between the left and right nails becomes narrower downward so as to guide the flowing down game ball toward the second special winning opening (11) as much as possible, They are arranged in an inverted inverted V shape. Thereby, the game ball, the second game nail group (14a)
By (14b), the player is guided to the second special winning opening (11) so that it is relatively easy to win the prize. That is, the first game nail group (13
a) (13b) and the second game nail group (14a) (14b), the first
It is defined that the probability (difficulty level) of winning a game ball in the special winning opening (10) and the second special winning opening (11) is different.

The opening width (B) of the second special winning opening (11) is
If it is set larger than the opening width (A) of the first special winning opening (10), the second special winning opening (11) will be easier to win than the first special winning opening (10).

Below the second special winning opening (11), a holding device
An image display unit (12) is arranged for notifying the lottery result of whether (7) rotates in the left or right direction. FIG. 1 shows an example in which an image for notifying that the holding device (7) is rotated counterclockwise is displayed. In addition, the game area (2) is provided with an out port (15) for sending game balls to the back surface of the game board (1).

Although the respective devices arranged on the game board (10) have been described above, the main ones of these devices are controlled by the microcomputer, which will be described with reference to the control block diagram. To do.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram relating to each device arranged on the game board (1). It should be noted that a game machine main body (not shown), such as a control system and a power supply circuit for controlling the sound effect generator and the launcher, is omitted here.

The main control section (20) is an integrated one-chip C with a ROM (21) storing a control program and data and a RAM (22) functioning as a work area of a CPU.
A control unit configured as a PU and configured to execute a series of control processes is configured by the control program stored in the ROM (21).

In the main control section (20), a symbol actuation switch (23), which is arranged inside the symbol actuation opening (4) via an input port (not shown) and detects passage of a game ball, first. It is located inside the starting port (8) and detects the passage of a game ball.
A starting opening switch (24), a second starting opening switch (25) arranged inside the second starting opening (9) for detecting passage of a game ball,
It is arranged inside the first big winning opening (10) and detects the passage of the game ball. The first big winning opening switch (26) is arranged inside the second big winning opening (11) to prevent the passage of the game ball. The second special winning opening switch (27) for detecting, arranged inside the electric accessory (5), the electric accessory switch (28) for detecting passage of a game ball, also arranged inside the electric accessory (5) The specific area switch (29) for detecting only the game balls that have passed through the specific area is connected, and each detection signal can be input.

Furthermore, the main control unit (20), via a not-shown output port, a symbol display device (30) for controlling the symbol display unit (3), a game ball provided inside the electric accessory (5). Derivative
An electric accessory induction motor (31) for rotating (6), a starting opening induction motor control device (32) for driving and controlling a starting opening induction motor for rotating the holding device (7), which is given to the player. Prize payout device (33) for paying out prize balls as a game value, an electric accessory release solenoid (34) for opening and closing the movable pieces (5a) (5b) of the electric accessory (5), The first big winning opening opening solenoid (35) for opening and closing the movable pieces (10a) (10b) of the first big winning opening (10), the movable pieces (11a) (11b) of the second big winning opening (11) A second special winning opening opening solenoid (36) for opening and closing, a guidance switching notification device (37) for controlling the image display unit (12) are connected,
Each control signal can be output.

Next, the game operation will be described. Figure 3
Is a flow chart for explaining a main part of the game control process according to the present embodiment among the processes executed by the main control part (20). The holding device (7) is configured to rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front when the power is turned on.
Set by (32).

First, in step S1, the main controller (2
0) executes a signal input check process for determining whether or not a signal from the symbol operation switch (23) is input. It is determined that the signal from the symbol operation switch (23) has been input (Y
ES), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if the signal from the symbol operation switch (23) is determined not to be input (NO),
The process here is terminated.

In step S2, the main controller (20)
Movable pieces (5a) (5b) of electric accessory (5) based on predetermined probability
The lottery process of whether or not to open is executed. If the lottery process decides to open, the RAM (2
The open flag is stored in the predetermined area of 2).

In step S3, the main controller (20)
A symbol variation command signal for notifying the result of the lottery in step S2 is transmitted to the symbol display device (3). This allows
The symbol display device (3) executes symbol variation control based on the received command signal, and the result of the lottery to the player, that is, whether or not to open the movable pieces (5a) (5b) of the electric accessory (5) Can be notified.

In step S4, the main controller (20)
In step S2, a flag check process is performed to determine whether the open flag is stored. Here, if it is determined that the open flag is stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S5,
If it is determined that the open flag is not stored (NO), the process here is ended.

At step S5, the main controller (20)
In order to open the movable pieces (5a), (5b) of the electric accessory (5) for a predetermined time, an electric accessory opening process for driving and controlling the electric accessory opening solenoid (34) is executed.

In step S6, the main controller (20)
A signal input check process is executed to determine whether or not a signal from the specific area switch (29) is input within a predetermined time after opening the electric accessory (5). When it is determined that the signal from the specific area switch (29) is input (YES), step S
Move to 7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal from the specific area switch (29) is not input (NO), the process here is ended.

In step S7, the main controller (20)
A lottery process is executed to determine whether or not the rotation direction of the holding device (7) is switched. When it is decided by this lottery process to switch the rotation direction, the switching flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (22).

In step S8, the main controller (20)
In step S7, a notification command signal for notifying the result of the lottery is transmitted to the guidance switching notification device (37). This allows
Based on the received command signal, the guidance switching / notifying device (37) executes a control for variably displaying the image display unit (12) to give the player a lottery result, that is, whether to change the rotation direction of the holding device (7). It becomes possible to inform whether or not.

In step S9, the main controller (20)
In step S7, a flag check process for determining whether or not the switching flag is stored is executed. If it is determined that the switching flag is stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S10,
When it is determined that the open flag is not stored (NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S10, the main controller (20)
Executes a process of transmitting an operation switching command signal to the starting port induction motor control device (32) in order to switch the rotation direction of the starting port induction motor. Thereby, the rotation direction of the holding device (7) is switched from left rotation to right rotation, and the starting opening for guiding the game ball is also switched from the first starting opening (8) to the second starting opening (9). become.

Naturally, the special winning opening to be opened is also switched from the first special winning opening (10) to the second special winning opening (11). Of course, if the rotation before the change is clockwise, the clockwise rotation will be continued.

In step S11, the main controller (20)
Is, on condition that the signal from the specific area switch (29) is input in step S6, the game ball is guided to the first starting opening (18) by the holding device (7) rotating counterclockwise,
A signal input check process for determining whether or not a signal from the first starting port switch (24) is input is executed. It is determined that the signal from the first starting opening switch (24) has been input (YE
S), the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, it is determined that the signal from the first starting opening switch (24) is not input (NO).
Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S12, the first starting port (8)
The first big winning opening (10) corresponding to is opened. That is, the main controller (20) drives and controls the first big winning opening opening solenoid (35) to open the movable pieces (10a) (10b) of the first big winning opening (10). The winning opening opening process is executed. At this time, the main control unit (20), when the signal from the first special winning opening switch (26) is input 10 times or 10 seconds after the first special winning opening (10) is opened. , The drive control for closing the first special winning opening (10) is executed.

When a signal from the first special winning opening switch (26) is input, the prize ball payout device (33) controls the player to pay 15 prize balls as a game value. To be done.

In step S13, the main controller (20)
Performs a process of determining whether or not the number of times the first special winning opening (10) is opened in step S12 is repeated 16 times which is the upper limit value. Judge as upper limit (YES)
Then, the processing here ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not the upper limit (NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

On the other hand, in step S14, the main controller
(20) guides the game ball to the second starting opening (9) by the holding device (7) that is rotating clockwise, on condition that the signal from the specific area switch (29) is input in step S6. Then, the signal input check processing for determining whether or not the signal from the second starting opening switch (25) is input is executed. Second
It is judged that the signal from the starting port switch (25) has been input.
If (YES), the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, it is determined that the signal from the second starting opening switch (25) is not input (N
O), and the processing here ends.

In step S15, the second starting port (9)
The second special winning opening (11) corresponding to is opened. That is, the main controller (20) drives and controls the second big winning opening opening solenoid (36) to open the movable pieces (11a) (11b) of the second big winning opening (11). The winning opening opening process is executed.

At this time, the main control unit (20) waits 10 seconds after the signal from the second special winning opening switch (27) is input 10 times or the second special winning opening (11) is opened. After a lapse of time, drive control for closing the second special winning opening (11) is executed.

When a signal from the second special winning opening switch (27) is input, the prize ball payout device (33) controls the player to pay 15 prize balls as a game value. To be done. This game value is set to be the same for the first special winning opening (10) and the second special winning opening (11). Of course, the game value may be different.

In step S16, the main controller (20)
In step S15, a process of determining whether or not the number of times the second special winning opening (11) is opened is repeated 16 times as the upper limit value is executed. Judge as upper limit (YES)
Then, the processing here ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not the upper limit (NO), the process proceeds to step S14.

Next, the operation of the holding device (7) will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a main part of the guidance switching process according to the present embodiment of the processes executed by the starting port induction motor control device (32). Although not shown, the starting port induction motor control device (32) includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.
However, the present invention is not limited to this.

First, in step S50, the starting port induction motor control device (32) executes a process of determining whether or not the power of the game machine is on. If it is determined that the power is on (YES), the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power is not turned on (NO), the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S51, the starting-port induction motor control device (32) drives and controls the starting-port induction motor so that the holding device (7) rotates counterclockwise as viewed in plan.

On the other hand, in step S52, the starting port induction motor control device (32) executes a signal input check process for determining whether or not the operation switching command signal is input from the main control portion (20). If it is determined that the operation switching command signal is input (YES), the process proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation switching command signal is not input (NO), the process proceeds to step S51.

In step S53, the starting-port induction motor control device (32) drives and controls the starting-port induction motor so that the holding device (7) rotates clockwise when viewed from the front.

In step S54, the starting port induction motor control device (32) executes a process of determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Judge that the predetermined condition is satisfied (YE
S), the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (NO), the process proceeds to step S53.

The fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied includes that the predetermined time has passed since the holding device (7) rotated right.
When the number of times of symbol fluctuation displayed on the symbol display part (3) has reached a predetermined number, a numerical value is displayed on the image display part (12), and the symbol fluctuation displayed on the symbol display part (3) by that number. Is included. As a result, when these predetermined conditions are satisfied, the holding device (7) that has been rotating to the right rotates to the left.

In the above embodiment, since a plurality of variable winning devices are provided, the player can play while enjoying which variable winning device is opened, and the variety of games is rich.

Even if the player has a plurality of entrance openings, the first starting opening (8) and the second starting opening (9), the player aims at the opening (7b) of a single starting opening device. It suffices to shoot a game ball, so there is no need to worry about adjusting the shooting position, and beginners can easily enjoy the game.

Further, the first game nail group as each guiding member
(13a) (13b) and the second game nail group (14a) (14b), because the winning probability of the game ball to each variable winning device is different, it may change the amount of game value that the player can obtain. It will be possible. In addition, the player's interest in the game is improved, such as the player being overjoyed by the manner of guiding the flowing game balls.

Apart from this, the same effect can be obtained even if the sizes of the opening areas of the respective variable winning apparatuses are set to be different. In this case, it is not necessary to arrange each guiding member above each variable winning device.

In addition, the first big winning opening (10) and the second big winning opening
If the game value given to the player with respect to the winning in (11) is the same (the number of prize balls and the closing opportunity are the same), the control load and the development man-hour can be reduced.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the main control unit (20) directly controls the starting port induction motor, the derivative (7) is changed to another shape, and a solenoid is used as an electric drive source for driving the derivative (7). To provide only one of the first starting opening (8) and the second starting opening (9) in the starting opening device,
It is possible to provide a special winning opening in addition to the first special winning opening (10) and the second special winning opening (11), and use a windmill or passage instead of nails for each guiding member. Of course, it goes without saying that various numerical values shown in the present embodiment may be appropriately changed.

[0068]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (a) According to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, by providing a plurality of variable winning devices, the player can play while enjoying which variable winning device is opened, and the variety of games is rich. , It is possible to improve the interest. Further, since the winning probability to each variable winning device is different depending on each guiding member, the enjoyment of the game is improved, for example, the player is delighted with the guiding mode of the flowing game ball.

(B) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 3, since the game value given to the player is the same for each variable winning device, Control load and development man-hours can be reduced.

(C) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 4, even if the player has a plurality of ball entrances, the player aims at the opening of the starting opening. It suffices to shoot a game ball with, so there is no need to worry about adjusting the shooting position, and even beginners can easily enjoy the game.

(D) According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 5, the game ball is guided by switching the guide mode of the guide member according to the result of the lottery. The player's entrance is also switched in the same way, so the player
It is possible to see the notification means with a sense of expectation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front surface of a game board in a game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram relating to a gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by a main control unit.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by a starting port induction motor control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Game board (2) Game area (3) Design display section (4) Design working port (5) Electric accessory (5a) (5b) movable piece (6) Game ball derivative (6a) (6b) (6c) Notch (7) Storage device (derivative) (7a) Notch (7b) Opening (8) 1st starting opening (starting opening device, ball entrance) (9) Second starting opening (starting opening device, ball entrance) (10) 1st big prize hole (variable winning device) (10a) (10b) movable piece (11) 2nd prize hole (variable prize winning device) (11a) (11b) movable piece (12) Image display section (12) (13a) (13b) First game nail group (first guiding member) (14a) (14b) Second game nail group (second guiding member) (15) Out mouth (20) Main control unit (control means, lottery means) (21) ROM (22) RAM (23) Design operation switch (24) First start switch (25) Second start switch (26) 1st prize winning switch (27) Second prize winning switch (28) Electric accessory switch (29) Specific area switch (30) Design display device (display device) (31) Electric accessory induction motor (32) Starting port induction motor control device (control means) (33) Award ball payout device (value addition control means) (34) Electric accessory release solenoid (35) 1st prize winning opening solenoid (36) Second prize winning opening solenoid (37) Guidance switching informing device (informing means)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A start opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and a first variable winning device which opens when a game ball enters the starting opening device. ,
In a gaming machine provided with a second variable winning device, a first guiding member capable of guiding a flowing down game ball in a predetermined direction is provided above the first variable winning device, and the first variable winning device is provided. A second guiding member capable of guiding a flowing down game ball in a predetermined direction is arranged above the variable winning device 2 and the first guiding member allows the game ball to win the first variable winning device. A gaming machine characterized in that a probability of doing and a probability that a game ball wins the second variable winning device by the second guiding member are different from each other. 2. A starting opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area where the game ball can flow down, and a first variable winning device which opens when the game ball enters the starting opening device. ,
And in a gaming machine provided with a second variable winning device, a first playable game ball above the first variable winning device can be guided in a direction in which it is difficult to enter the first variable winning device. And a second guiding member which is arranged above the second variable winning device so that the flowing down game ball can be guided in a direction in which the game ball can easily enter the second variable winning device. A gaming machine characterized by having done. 3. A start opening device into which a game ball can enter a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and a first variable prize which is opened when the game ball enters the start opening device. In a gaming machine provided with a device and a second variable winning device, the size of the opening area opened by the first variable winning device and the size of the opening area opened by the second variable winning device are A gaming machine characterized by different things. 4. The value-giving control means for making the game value to be given to a player the same by opening the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device is characterized by being provided. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. 5. The starting opening device is an opening for receiving a game ball, a plurality of ball inlets communicating with the opening, and a game ball received from the opening, which is one of the plurality of ball inlets. 5. A derivative capable of inducing a game ball and an electric drive source for driving the derivative are provided in each of claims 1 to 4.
A gaming machine according to any one of 1. 6. A lottery means for lottery that the induction mode of the derivative is switched, an informing means for notifying a lottery result by the lottery means, and an electric drive for switching the induction mode of the derivative according to the lottery result. A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a control means for controlling the source.