JP2007029280A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which enables players fed up with the conventional games to enjoy games always feeling freshness. <P>SOLUTION: Game balls P1 and P2 are held continuously in the first holding part 14f of a rotor 87 from an opening part 11a of a cover 11 and as the first holding part 14f turns to the position of four o'clock, the game balls P2 alone held later are discharged from the first discharge port 11d to win the right starter slot 82. The game balls P1 previously held are blocked with a protrusion part 14h from being discharged and when the first holding part 14f turns to the position of 8 o'clock, the game balls P1 are discharged from the second discharge port 11c to win the left starter slot 83. The probability of determining the jackpot is set higher for the right starter slot 82 than that for the left starter port 83. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine including a rotating body that receives a game ball flowing down a game area and carries it in a rotation direction.

Conventionally, as this type of pachinko machine, a so-called right object is known. FIG. 9 is an explanatory front view of the game board provided in the pachinko machine, and FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view of the rotary sorting apparatus provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. When a game ball launched to the game board 500 wins the start opening 501, the symbol display device 502 variably displays a plurality of symbols in three display areas arranged in the horizontal direction. Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, a predetermined symbol is stopped in each display area, and when the combination of the stopped symbols is arranged in a specific mode (for example, 333), the special winning opening 503 is opened / closed in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. To do. A V prize opening 504 is provided inside the special prize opening 503, and a right is generated when the V prize opening 504 is awarded.
Then, when the game ball is hit to the right and the game ball is stopped at the game ball standby unit 604 provided in the rotary sorting device 600, the game ball is formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 601 that is constantly rotating. It is received in the recess 603. Subsequently, the game ball is carried by the rotating body 601, and when it flows out from the third type starting port 602 provided on the back side of the rotating body 601, it is detected by a predetermined detection switch, and the movable wing pieces 605 and 605 are opened. It operates and the big prize opening 606,606 is opened. When either the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening of the big prize opening or the condition that a predetermined number of prizes are won in the big prize opening is satisfied, the movable wing pieces 605 and 605 are closed, and the big prize opening 606 and 606 are closed. Close it. A predetermined number of rounds can be executed with one round from the opening to closing of the big prize opening, and when the predetermined number of rounds is executed, the big hit game ends. Also, when the symbols are arranged in a specific manner during the jackpot game and the V winning opening 504 is won, the jackpot game ends.

JP 2002-301217 A (paragraphs 79-81, FIGS. 1 and 2)

  However, the conventional pachinko machine described above has been using a rotary sorter that has one recess on its peripheral surface that can hold one game ball for many years. I'm bored.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to realize a pachinko machine that allows players who are tired of conventional games to enjoy the game while feeling fresh. .

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a game board (5) and a game ball which is provided in a game area of the game board (5) and flows down the game area are provided. A cylindrical cover (11) having an opening (11a) for receiving the inner surface of the cover (11), and an inner surface of the cover (11). The outer surface is rotated while facing the inner peripheral surface of the cover (11). A rotating body capable of communicating with the opening (11a) when rotated to a predetermined position, and accepting a game ball received in the opening (11a). The holding part that carries the game ball as it is held while holding the received game ball, and the holding part communicates with the holding part so that the rotating body can be moved in the middle of carrying the game ball held by the holding part. A snapper with a discharge port for discharging to the outside In the machine, the rotating body (87) is provided across the center of rotation, and each of the rotating bodies (87) receives a plurality of game balls from the opening (11a) and holds a set of holding portions (14f, 14g). And one end (13d) that can move between the one holding portion (14f) and the other holding portion (14g), and can protrude into the one holding portion (14f), and the other holding portion (14g) has a projecting other end (13e), and the one end (13d) abuts on a game ball having the other end (13e) held by the other holding portion (14g). By projecting to the one holding part (14f) and increasing or decreasing the amount of projection to the one holding part according to the increase or decrease of the number of game balls held by the other holding part (14g) Game balls that can be held by the one holding portion. A game ball which is provided in at least one of the received number adjustment member (13) configured to increase or decrease the number and the one set of holding portions (14f, 14g) and is held first in time. A technical means is provided that includes a member (14h, 14i) for preventing discharge to the discharge port (11c, 11d).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, each of the one and the other holding portions (14f, 14g) rotates a plurality of game balls received from the opening (11a), respectively. The technical means of being a structure that can be held in piles in the direction is used.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first or second aspect, the received number adjusting member (13) is such that the one holding portion (14f) communicates with the opening (11a). When it is rotated to a position where it is lowered by its own weight, the protruding amount of the one end (13d) protruding to the one holding portion (14f) is reduced, and the other holding portion (14g) is the opening portion. (11a) When rotating to a position communicating with (11a), it is lowered by its own weight, and the protruding amount of the other end (13e) protruding to the other holding portion (14g) is reduced. Use means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the discharge port (11c, 11d) is connected to the one set of holding portions (14f, 14g). A technical means is used in which an opening is formed in the cover (11) so as to communicate with at least one.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the discharge port (11d) includes the one set of holding portions (14f, 14g). A technical means is used in which an opening is formed at a location where only a game ball held later in time is discharged in a holding unit holding a plurality of game balls.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the discharge port (11c) includes the one set of holding portions (14f, 14g). A technical means is used in which an opening is formed at a location where only the game balls held earlier in time are discharged in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the start port (82) that can receive the game ball discharged from the discharge port (11c, 11d). , 83) and determination means (112) for determining whether or not the game ball is received in the start port (82, 83).

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the seventh aspect, a plurality of the discharge ports (11c, 11d) are formed, and the start port (82, 83) is connected to each discharge port (11c, 11d). The technical means of being provided corresponding to each of 11d) is used.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the eighth aspect, the probability that the determination means (112) determines that the hit is different for each start port (82, 83). The technical means is used.
In addition, the code | symbol in said parenthesis respond | corresponds with the code | symbol used in embodiment mentioned later.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 1)
Since the rotating body is provided with a pair of holding portions that can receive and hold the game balls with the rotation center interposed therebetween, there is an opportunity for the game balls to be held by the holding portion during one rotation of the rotating body. Therefore, the game can be enjoyed while feeling a freshness not found in a conventional pachinko machine having a rotating body having only one holding part.
In addition, one end of the received number adjusting member protrudes from one holding portion by contacting the game ball held at the other holding portion at the other end, and the game ball held at the other holding portion The number of game balls that can be held in one holding portion can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the amount of protrusion to one holding portion according to the increase or decrease in the number of balls.
Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a variety of games that cannot be experienced with a conventional pachinko machine having a rotating body having only one holding portion.
For example, when the number of game balls held in the other holding portion increases from one to two, the number of game balls that can be held in one holding portion can be reduced from one to zero.
Furthermore, when the number of game balls held in one holding unit has not reached the upper limit, the other holding unit can hold the game ball, so the player should hold the game ball in the other holding unit. By launching a game ball, the operating rate of the pachinko machine can be increased.
Furthermore, since at least one of the pair of holding portions is provided with a member that prevents the game ball held earlier in time from being discharged to the discharge port, regardless of the time ahead You can enjoy the game while feeling the freshness of pachinko machines equipped with a rotating body with a structure that discharges game balls.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 2)
The one and the other holding parts have a structure in which a plurality of game balls received from the respective openings can be stacked and held in the direction of the rotation center, so that it can be tasted in a conventional rotating body that does not have such a structure. You can enjoy a game with freshness that you can't.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 3)
When the one holding portion rotates to a position where it communicates with the opening, the receiving number adjusting member descends due to its own weight, the protruding amount of one end protruding to one holding portion is reduced, and the other holding portion is When rotating to a position that communicates with the opening, it is configured to descend by its own weight and reduce the amount of protrusion of the other end that protrudes to the other holding part. Therefore, the failure rate of the rotating body can be reduced by the absence of such mechanical elements.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 4)
Since the discharge port is formed in the cover so as to communicate with at least one of the pair of holding portions, the game ball held in the holding portion can be discharged to the game area through the cover.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 5)
Since the discharge opening is formed at a location where only the game ball held later in time is discharged in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls in the set of holding units, it is not intended. Even a single game ball that is accidentally held in the holding portion can be prevented from being discharged from the outlet.
Also, in order to produce a game ball discharged from the discharge port, it is necessary to devise and launch the game ball so that a plurality of game balls are held continuously at a predetermined holding portion at a time. Since the player's game ball launch technology can be reflected, the consciousness of participating in the game is increased and a very interesting game can be enjoyed.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 6)
The discharge port is formed in an opening at a location where only the game balls held in time are discharged in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls in the set of holding units. It is possible to enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed by a rotating body having a structure in which the game ball held is discharged from the discharge port regardless of the time held by the holding unit.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 7)
A starting port capable of receiving the game ball discharged from the discharge port, and a determination means for determining whether or not the game ball is received when the game ball is received in the starting port are provided. In other words, when the game ball held in the holding unit is discharged from the discharge port and received in the start port, it is determined whether or not the game ball is hit. Therefore, the player receives and holds the game ball in the holding unit. Whether or not, you can enjoy a thrilling and exciting game.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 8)
Since a plurality of discharge ports are formed and start ports are provided corresponding to the respective discharge ports, the configuration differs from a configuration in which only one discharge port and one corresponding start port are provided. You can enjoy a variety of games.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 9)
Since the probability that the determination means determines to be different is set to be different for each start opening, it is possible to enjoy a game that is more varied than the configuration in which the probability is uniformly set for each start opening. it can.
In addition, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling game filled with thrills as to which start port has a high probability of being determined to be a hit.

[Overall main configuration]
A main configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view of the appearance of the pachinko machine as viewed from the front.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 constituting an outer shell, and a glass frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 3, and a launch lever 19 for operating a launching device for launching a game ball to the game board 5 is rotatably attached to the lower right front of the front frame 2. ing. Below the game board 5, there is provided an upper tray 6 that accommodates paid-out prize balls and rental balls. Below the upper tray 6, prize balls that have flowed beyond the capacity of the upper tray 6 can be accommodated. A lower tray 7 is provided for housing the container.

  A prepaid card unit 60 is connected to the left side surface of the front frame 2, and the prepaid card unit 60 is provided with a card insertion slot 61 into which a prepaid card is inserted. Inside the card insertion slot 61, there is provided a device that reads information (remaining frequency) recorded in the prepaid card, rewrites the information in accordance with the number of renting requests, and calculates the remaining frequency. On the front surface of the upper tray 6, a rental button 58 that is pressed when renting a game ball and a return button 59 that is pressed to return (return) the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 61 to a position where it can be removed. And a frequency display unit 57 for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card read by the prepaid card unit 60 and the like.

[Main components of the game board]
Next, the main configuration of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory view of the game board 5 as viewed from the front.
A center case 30 is provided above the center of the game board 5, and an electric accessory 80 is provided below the center case 30. A rotary distribution device 86 is provided below the electric accessory 80, and a variable winning device 90 is provided below the rotary distribution device 86. The electric accessory 80 includes opening / closing wing pieces 80a and 80b that open so as to fall outward.
An upper start port 81 is provided above the electric accessory 80, and a right start port 82 and a left start port 83 are provided on both sides of the rotary sorting device 86. Hereinafter, when the common items for the upper start port 81, the right start port 82, and the left start port 83 are described, they are simply referred to as start ports. In addition, a normal symbol starting port 68 and a winning port 33 are provided on both sides of the game board 5.
In addition, the game board 5 includes a windmill 4 for changing the flow direction of the game ball, a guide rail 9 for guiding the launched game ball to the game area on the game board 5, and a game ball that has not been won anywhere. An out port 8 for collecting as an out ball is provided. Although not shown in the drawing, many game nails are driven into the surface of the game board 5, and the discharged game balls change the flow direction when they collide with the game nails.

The center case 30 is provided with a symbol display device 37 that variably displays a plurality of symbols. The symbol display device 37 has a plurality of display regions (in this embodiment, three display regions in the horizontal direction), and in each display region, a plurality of symbols (for example, ten types of symbols representing numbers 0 to 9) are sequentially displayed. The symbol sequences arranged in the above are displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as scroll display) in ascending numerical order. The symbol display device 37 variably displays the symbol in response to the game ball winning at any start opening. The variation display may be a vertical variation display in which the symbols appear from the top of the screen in ascending numerical order and disappear to the bottom, or appear from the right end (or left end) of the screen and disappear to the left end (or right end). The display may be a change display in the horizontal direction, or a change display in which the number changes on the spot, and is not limited.
The symbol display device 37 finalizes and displays a predetermined symbol in each display area when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the symbol. Here, the fixed display includes not only the state in which the fluctuation is completely stopped, but also a mode in which the symbols are slightly vibrated vertically and horizontally (hereinafter, the same applies to the normal symbols). For example, a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed in the order of the left display area, the right display area, and the center display area.

Then, when the combination of symbols that are confirmed and displayed in each display area is a big hit symbol (for example, a combination of the same numbers such as 333 and 555), a big hit is generated. When this big hit occurs, the opening / closing member 91 of the variable winning device 90 is opened, and the big winning opening 92 is opened. The big winning opening 92 is a condition that a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the big winning opening 92 or a condition that a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 92. It is closed when is satisfied. The round from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 92 to the closing is defined as one round, and the process proceeds to the prescribed number of rounds. The big winning opening 92 has an opening area larger than that of the winning opening 33 and there are not many game nails which are obstacles to winning in the periphery, so that the game ball easily wins the big winning opening 92. For this reason, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by generating a big hit. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a big hit game.
When the symbol display device 37 variably displays a symbol, if a game ball wins at any start opening, the symbol variation display triggered by the winning is suspended, and the symbol currently being executed is displayed. It is executed after the variable display is finished. The number of reservations is displayed on the symbol display device 37 by, for example, a number indicating the number of reservations, or a number corresponding to the number of reservations. An upper limit is set for the number of holds, which is eight in this embodiment. In addition, the number of holdings may be displayed by the number of lighting LEDs, or a holding number display device separate from the symbol display device 37 may be provided.

  When the jackpot symbol determined and displayed by the symbol display device 37 is a specific jackpot symbol (for example, a jackpot symbol composed of symbols representing an odd number such as 777), the jackpot is referred to as a probable variation jackpot. When a promising big hit is generated, the game after the big hit game that is performed this time is changed to a gaming state with a high probability that the big hit will occur (so-called probable change). When the probability changes, the time taken from the start to the end of the symbol variation and the time taken from the start to the end of the normal symbol variation are shortened. Further, the opening time of the opening / closing blade pieces 80a, 80b of the electric accessory 80 is extended.

In addition, the symbol display device 37 expresses a plurality of normal symbols (for example, symbols) in a predetermined display area (for example, one corner of the screen) when the game ball has passed one of the normal symbol start ports 68. A plurality of normal symbols ○ △ ×) are displayed in a variable manner. The symbol display device 37 confirms and displays a predetermined normal symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of normal symbol variation display. If the confirmed normal symbol is a normal symbol, the open / close wing pieces 80a and 80b of the electric accessory 80 are opened.
When the symbol display device 37 variably displays the normal symbol, if the game ball passes through any of the normal symbol start ports 68, the normal symbol variation display triggered by the passage is suspended and currently executed. It is executed after the normal symbol variation display is finished. The hold number is displayed by the hold number display device 39. In this embodiment, the number-of-holds display device 39 is composed of four LEDs and is provided in the center case 30. Note that the number of normal symbols held may be displayed on the screen of the symbol display device 37.

(Structure of the rotation distribution device 86)
Next, the configuration of the rotation distribution device 86 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rotation distribution device 86. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the rotation distribution device 86. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the start port, the electric accessory, and the rotary sorting device. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing a state in which two game balls are stopped on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and FIG. 5B is a diagram in which two game balls are attached to the first holding portion 14f. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state hold | maintained.
FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a state in which two game balls are held by the first holding portion 14f, and FIG. 6B shows a game ball P2 held later from the rotating body. FIG. 6C is an explanatory view showing a state in which a winning ball is won at the right starting port 82, and FIG. 6C is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 held first is supported by the inner wall surface of the cover 11. 6 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 is discharged from the rotating body and wins the left starting port 83, and FIG. 6 (E) shows that the game ball P1 is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14h. FIG. 6F is an enlarged explanatory view of the protruding portion 14h.
FIG. 7A is an explanatory view showing a state in which one game ball P1 is held by the first holding portion 14f, and FIG. 7B shows a state in which the rolling of the game ball P1 is blocked by the protrusion 14h. 7 (C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which one game ball is held in each holding portion, and FIG. 7 (D) is a drawing showing the first holding portion 14f. FIG. 7E is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 held in the box wins the left starting port 83. FIG. 7E shows the game ball P2 held in the second holding portion 14g by the inner wall surface of the cover 11. FIG. 7F is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P2 held by the second holding portion 14g wins the left starting port 83. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the rotation distribution device 86 includes a cover 11, a rotating body 87 that is rotatably provided inside the cover 11, and a motor 20 that rotates the rotating body 87. On the peripheral surface of the cover 11, an opening 11a for receiving a game ball flowing down from above, a discharge port 11d for discharging the game ball held by the rotating body 87 to the right start port 82, and a left start A discharge port 11 c for discharging to the port 83 is formed. In this embodiment, the discharge port 11d is formed slightly below the right side when viewed from the rotation center of the rotating body 87 (at 4 o'clock position), and the discharge port 11c is left when viewed from the rotation center. It is formed slightly below the direction (8 o'clock position of the watch). Moreover, the cover 11 is formed in the cylindrical shape which the rear surface opened, and the opening part 11a and the discharge ports 11c and 11d are formed in the surrounding surface. At the rear end of the cover 11, an attachment portion 11 e for projecting and attaching the cover 11 to a fitting hole (not shown) formed on the board surface of the game board 5 is projected. In this embodiment, a total of three attachment portions 11e are formed (FIG. 4). Further, the cover 11 is made of a transparent synthetic resin so that the state in which the internal rotating body 87 rotates, the state in which the game ball is held, and the like can be seen from the outside.

The rotating body 87 includes a front plate 12, a receiving number adjusting member 13, outer peripheral members 14 a and 14 b, and a rear plate 15. The front plate 12 and the rear plate 15 serve to sandwich and fix the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b from the front and rear. Further, the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b fixed by the front plate 12 and the rear plate 15 form a space between the opposed inner surfaces, and serve to movably accommodate the received number adjusting member 13 in the space.
The front plate 12 is formed in a substantially disc shape, and concave portions 12a and 12b for holding a game ball are formed at symmetrical positions on the peripheral surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 5, each of the recesses 12a and 12b is formed in a size that allows two game balls to be stacked and held toward the center of rotation. In addition, when the concave portions 12a and 12b face upward, the head of the game ball P2 held later among the two game balls held does not contact the inner peripheral surface of the cover 11. The size is formed (see FIG. 5B). In this embodiment, the recesses 12a and 12b are each formed in a U-shape when viewed from the front, with the opening facing upward.

At the center of the front plate 12, an insertion hole 12 d for inserting the rotating shaft 20 a of the motor 20 is formed penetrating in the front-rear direction. A mounting portion 12c is formed on the rear surface of the front plate 12 so as to be fitted into a hole 14e formed in the front surface of the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b. In this embodiment, a total of four attachment portions 12c are formed at locations corresponding to the holes 14e (for convenience of drawing, only three attachment portions 12c are depicted in the drawing). Further, the front plate 12 is formed to have a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the cover 11 in order to rotate so as not to contact the inside of the cover 11.
The rear plate 15 is formed in the same shape as the front plate 12, and the front plate 12 and the front plate 12 are arranged in opposite directions. In the rear plate 15, concave portions 15 a and 15 b are formed at the same positions as the concave portions 12 a and 12 b of the front plate 12. Further, an insertion hole 15 d for inserting the rotating shaft 20 a of the motor 20 is formed in the center of the rear plate 15 in the front-rear direction. Further, on the front surface of the rear plate 15, an attachment portion 15c for fitting and attaching to a hole (formed at a position corresponding to the hole 14e and not visible in the drawing) formed on the rear surface of the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b. Is formed. In this embodiment, a total of four attachment portions 15c are formed at locations corresponding to holes (not shown).

  The outer peripheral member 14a is formed in a shape obtained by cutting a cylinder in parallel with the central axis. The outer peripheral member 14a is disposed with the curved surface facing outward, and a flat surface portion 14c is formed at the center of the inner surface. Moreover, the part from the both ends of each plane part 14c to each front-end | tip is formed in the shape which corresponds to the internal peripheral side surface of the recessed parts 12a and 12b of the front board 12, and the recessed parts 15a and 15b of the rear board 15. FIG. The outer peripheral member 14b is formed in the same shape as the outer peripheral member 14a, and the left and right sides of the outer peripheral member 14a are arranged in opposite directions. When the corresponding mounting portions 12c of the front plate 12 are fitted into the respective holes 14e on the front surfaces of the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b, and the corresponding mounting portions 15c of the rear plate 15 are respectively inserted into the respective holes (not shown) on the rear surface, the outer peripheral member 14a. 14b, a space 14d for accommodating the receiving number adjusting member 13 is formed between the flat portions 14c, 14c.

The acceptance number adjusting member 13 has an elliptical longitudinal section, and a long hole 13a through which the rotating shaft 20a of the motor 20 is inserted is formed in the inside thereof in the front-rear direction. The width corresponding to the short axis of the long hole 13a is formed wider than the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 20a. As shown in FIG. 4, the rotating shaft 20a is relatively movable within the long hole 13a. It has become. The receiving number adjusting member 13 is accommodated such that the outer flat portion 13b faces the flat portions 14c of the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b. The width between the flat portions on the outside of the received number adjusting member 13 is formed to be slightly smaller than the interval between the spaces 14d so that the received number adjusting member 13 can smoothly move in the longitudinal direction in the space 14d. .
The outer peripheral members 14a and 14b, the front plate 12 and the rear plate 15 for fixing them from the front and the rear, and the received number adjusting member 13 accommodated in the space 14d constitute a rotating body 87, and the concave portion 12a of the front plate 12 is formed. The first holding portion 14 f is formed by a space formed by the space formed above the space 14 d and the recess 15 a of the rear plate 15. A second holding portion 14g is formed by a space formed by the recess 12b of the front plate 12, a space formed below the space 14d, and a recess 15b of the rear plate 15. Each holding portion has a structure in which two game balls can be stacked and held in the direction of the rotation center of the rotating body 87.

The rotating shaft 20 a of the motor 20 is formed to have a length that allows the rotating body 87 including the rear plate 15, the received number adjusting member 13, and the front plate 12 to be inserted. Further, a part of the rotary shaft 20a has a non-circular cross section, and the insertion hole 12d of the front plate 12 and the insertion hole 15d of the rear plate 15 respectively match the outer shape of a part of the rotation shaft 20a. It is formed into a shape. That is, the rotating body 87 is prevented from idling when the rotating shaft 20a rotates. A fixing member 20b for fixing the motor 20 to a predetermined position on the back side of the game board 5 is provided on the rear peripheral surface of the motor 20, and a screw insertion hole through which a screw is inserted is provided in the fixing member 20b. 20c is formed so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction (actually, another fixing member 20b is provided on the opposite side of the illustrated fixing member 20b, and similarly, the screw insertion hole 20c is provided in the fixing member 20b. Is formed penetrating in the front-rear direction).
The motor 20 is attached to the back side of the game board 5, the rotary shaft 20 a is inserted from the back side to the front side of the game board 5, and the rotary body 87 is inserted and fixed to the cover 11 so as to cover the rotary body 87. Is attached to the game board 5.

(Configuration around the rotary sorting device)
As shown in FIG. 5, the upper start opening 81 is formed by an interval at which one game ball can finally pass by the two game nails 81 a, 81 a arranged in the horizontal direction. Below the upper start opening 81, an upper winning member 81b for receiving a game ball won in the upper starting opening 81 is provided. Inside the upper winning member 81b, a game received by the upper winning member 81b is provided. An upper start switch (indicated by reference numeral 81e in FIG. 8) for detecting a sphere is provided. Below the top winning member 81b, an electric accessory 80 is disposed. Inside the electric accessory 80, a detection switch (reference numeral 80c in FIG. 8) detects a game ball won from the open / close wing pieces 80a, 80b. Is provided). A flow-down path 88 is formed between the lower portion of the electric accessory 80 and the upper portion of the rotary sorting device 86 by opposing a row of game nails in which a plurality of game nails 85 are arranged in the vertical direction. The flow-down path 88 is formed with a width that allows one game ball to finally flow down. A stopper 84 that can advance and retreat from the inside of the game board 5 to the game area is disposed inside the flow-down path 88. The stopper 84 is driven by a stopper solenoid (indicated by reference numeral 84a in FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the game board 5.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the flow-down path 88 has a length in which two game balls P1 and P2 are arranged in the vertical direction between the lower surface of the stopper 84 that has advanced into the game area and the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87. Is formed. An opening (not shown) is formed at the bottom of the electric accessory 80 for allowing the game balls won from the opened opening / closing wing pieces 80a and 80b to flow down. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the stopper 84 advances to the game area, the game ball P <b> 3 that has flowed down from the bottom of the electric accessory 80 is prevented from flowing down by the stopper 84 and remains on the upper surface of the stopper 84. In addition, when the stopper 84 is retracted inside the game board 5, the game ball P <b> 3 that has stopped on the upper surface of the stopper 84 flows down the flow path 88.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the inner wall surface of the first holding portion 14f is formed with a protrusion 14h for preventing outflow of the game ball held first from the holding portion. A protrusion 14i is formed on the inner wall surface of the portion 14g to prevent the game ball held first from flowing out of the holding portion. As shown in FIG. 6A, the protrusion 14h is formed on the inner wall on the right side when the first holding portion 14f is directly above (the 12 o'clock position), that is, on the rotational direction side of the rotating body 87. It is formed on the inner wall surface. In FIG. 4, the projections 14h and 14i are not shown, but actually, the projection 14h is formed so as to protrude from the surface of the outer peripheral member 14b on the side where the first holding portion 14f is formed. The protrusion 14i is formed so as to protrude from the surface of the outer peripheral member 14a on the side where the second holding portion 14g is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 6F, the protrusion 14h has a triangular cross-sectional shape, and its apex 14hb abuts against the game ball to prevent the game ball from rolling. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the protrusion 14h is configured such that when the first holding portion 14f is in communication with the first discharge port 11d, the game ball P1 rolls to cause the first discharge As shown in FIG. 6 (C), the first holding portion 14f passes through the first discharge port 11d and reaches directly below (the 6 o'clock position) as shown in FIG. 6C. In this case, the blocking of the game ball P1 by the protrusion 14h is released, and the game ball P1 rolls to the opening of the first holding portion 14f. Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, the first holding portion 14f is When the game ball P1 is in communication with the other discharge port 11c, the game ball P1 is formed to have a protruding amount that rolls and is discharged from the second discharge port 11c. In addition, the slope 14ha is inclined at an angle at which the game ball held near the outside in the holding portion can roll over and get over when the opening of the holding portion faces obliquely upward. Also, the protrusion 14i having the same configuration and function as the protrusion 14h formed on the inner wall of the first holding part 14f is formed on the inner wall in the rotation direction of the second holding part 14g. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 7C, the state is changed from the state in which the second holding portion 14g is directed upward to the state in which it is directed to the upper right as shown in FIG. 7D. When the game ball P1 held in the first holding portion 14f is discharged from the second discharge port 11c and the received number adjusting member 13 moves toward the first holding portion 14f, the second holding is performed. The game ball P2 held near the outside in the portion 14g gets over the protrusion 14i and moves inward in the second holding portion 14g.

In the vicinity of the outside of the first discharge port 11d, the game balls discharged from the first discharge port 11d flow in the flow direction by two game nails 82a and 82b arranged laterally. A right starting port 82 having an interval at which one sphere can finally pass is formed. Below the right starting port 82, a right winning member 82d for receiving a game ball won in the right starting port 82 is provided.
A game nail 82c is arranged on the diagonal upper right of the game nail 82a, and the interval between the game nails 82a and 82c corresponds to the opening width of the first discharge port 11d, and the gap from the first discharge port 11d. An interval through which one discharged game ball can finally pass is formed. In addition, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 11d collides with the game nail 82b, and the flow direction thereof is changed downward, so that the right start port 82 is surely won.

In the vicinity of the outside of the second discharge port 11c, the game balls discharged from the second discharge port 11c flow in the flow direction by two game nails 83a and 83b arranged in the lateral direction. A left starting port 83 having an interval at which one sphere can finally pass is formed. Below the left starting port 83, a left winning member 83d for receiving a game ball won in the left starting port 83 is provided.
A game nail 83c is disposed obliquely on the upper left of the game nail 83a, and the interval between the game nails 83a and 83c corresponds to the opening width of the second discharge port 11c, An interval through which one discharged game ball can finally pass is formed. Further, the game ball discharged from the second discharge port 11c collides with the game nail 83b, and the flow direction thereof is changed downward, so that the game is surely won at the left start port 83.

A right start opening switch (indicated by reference numeral 82e in FIG. 8) for detecting a game ball received by the right winning member 82d is provided inside the right winning member 82d, and inside the left winning member 83d. A left start port switch (indicated by reference numeral 83e in FIG. 8) for detecting a game ball received by the left winning member 83d is provided.
When a game ball is detected by any of the upper start port switch 81e, right start port switch 82e, and left start port switch 83e, it is determined whether or not the CPU provided in the pachinko machine is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit determination). Execute. In this jackpot determination, the probability of being determined to be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) is set to be different for each start port. In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is 1/100 when winning the right start port 82, 1/200 when winning the left start port 83, and 1/200 when winning the upper start port 81. 400.
In other words, the jackpot probability is highest when winning the right starting port 82 and lowest when winning the upper starting port 81.

(Operation of the rotation distribution device 86)
The rotating body 87 always rotates clockwise at a constant speed (for example, one rotation every 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through one of the normal symbol start openings 68, the symbol display device 37 starts to display normal symbol variation. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is finished, and the predetermined normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if the stopped normal symbol is a normal symbol, the open / close wing pieces 80a, 80b of the electric accessory 80 are opened, and the stopper 84 is moved into the game board 5 in conjunction with the opening. evacuate.
Then, when a game ball wins from the opened opening / closing wing pieces 80a, 80b, the winning game ball is detected by the detection switch 80c inside the electric accessory 80, and is discharged downward from the bottom of the electric accessory 80. It flows down inside the path 88. At this time, if any of the holding portions of the rotating body 87 is not in communication with the opening 11 a of the cover 11, the game ball that has flowed down the flow-down path 88 stops on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87. In the example shown in FIG. 5A, two game balls P <b> 1 and P <b> 2 are parked on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87 side by side in the vertical direction.

  When any one of the holding portions communicates with the opening 11a, the game ball that has flowed down the flow path 88 is received and held by the holding portion. When two game balls won from the open / close wing pieces 80a and 80b are detected by the detection switch 80c provided inside the electric accessory 80, the stopper 84 projects into the game area, and the open / close wing pieces 80a and 80b. The third and subsequent game balls that have won the prize are prevented from flowing down the flow path 88. In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the third game ball P3 is stopped on the upper surface of the stopper 84, and the flow down of the flow down path 88 is prevented.

(When two game balls are held in any holding part)
Here, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that two game balls P1 and P2 are successively received and held in the first holding portion 14f of the rotating body 87 at a time. The game balls P1 and P2 are carried clockwise along with the rotation of the rotating body 87, and as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the first holding portion 14f is tilted to the lower right (position at 4 o'clock). When the inner wall surface of the first holding portion 14f is tilted downward and to the right, the second game ball P2 held later on the first holding portion 14f is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14h. Therefore, it is discharged from the first discharge port 11d, passes between the game nails 82a and 82c, collides with the game nail 82b, wins the right starting port 82, and is received by the right winning member 82d, and the right starting port It is detected by the switch 82e. Further, when a game ball is detected by the right start port switch 82e, a big hit determination is executed by the CPU.

  On the other hand, the game ball P1 initially held by the first holding portion 14f is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14h, and thus is maintained as it is and is conveyed clockwise. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), when the first holding portion 14f reaches directly below (6 o'clock position of the watch), the game ball P1 gets over the protrusion 14h and reaches the inner peripheral surface of the cover 11. Abut. At this time, the received number adjusting member 13 is lowered, and the second holding portion 14g can hold one game ball. The game ball P1 is carried clockwise while rolling on the inner peripheral surface of the cover 11, and as shown in FIG. 6D, the first holding portion 14f is tilted to the lower left (position at 8 o'clock of the watch). When the game ball P1 is reached, the game ball P1 is discharged from the second discharge port 11c, passes between the game nails 83a and 83c, collides with the game nail 83b, wins the left starting port 83, and is received by the left winning member 83d. , Detected by the left start port switch 83e. Further, when a game ball is detected by the left start port switch 83e, a big hit determination is executed by the CPU.

Further, when the game ball P2 is detected by the right start port switch 82e, the game ball P1 is detected by the left start port switch 83e, and when the number of detections by both the start port switches becomes two, the stopper 84 is moved into the game board 5. The game ball P3 retracted and stopped on the upper surface of the stopper 84 flows down the flow-down path 88 and can be held in any holding part.
Even when two game balls are continuously held in the second holding portion 14g at a time, each of the held game balls is held in the right starting port as in the case of the first holding portion 14f. 82 and the left start port 83.
As described above, when two game balls are held in any one of the holding portions, the second game ball P2 held later wins the right starting port 82 and is held first. P1 wins the left starting port 83.
That is, if two game balls can be held in any one of the holding portions, the game balls held later can be won in the right start opening 82 with a high probability of winning.

(When one game ball is held in each holding part)
As shown in FIG. 7A, when only one game ball P1 is held in the first holding portion 14f, the game ball P1 is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14h. As shown to B), even if the 1st holding | maintenance part 14f becomes diagonally lower right, it is not discharged | emitted from the 1st discharge port 11d, but is conveyed clockwise. At this time, it is assumed that the second game ball P <b> 2 flows down the flow-down path 88 (FIG. 5) and stops on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87.
Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the first holding portion 14f reaches directly below (6 o'clock position of the watch), the game ball P2 that has stopped on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87 is 2 is received and held in the holding portion 14g. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the first holding portion 14f reaches the lower left corner (8 o'clock position of the clock) and communicates with the second outlet 11c, the game ball P1 is 2 is discharged from the second discharge port 11c and wins the left start port 83. At this time, the received number adjusting member 13 moves toward the first holding portion 14f by its own weight, and the game ball P2 held near the outer side in the second holding portion 14g rolls and projects. It moves over the slope of 14i and moves inside the second holding portion 14g.

When the rotating body 87 further rotates clockwise, the second holding portion 14g tilts diagonally downward to the right and passes through the state communicating with the first discharge port 11d, but inside the second holding portion 14g. Since the held game ball P2 is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14i, it is not discharged from the first discharge port 11d. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7E, when the second holding portion 14g reaches just below (the 6 o'clock position of the watch), the game ball P2 gets over the protrusion 14i and hits the inner peripheral wall of the cover 11. Touch. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (F), when the second holding portion 14g reaches diagonally lower left (8 o'clock position of the clock) and communicates with the second outlet 11c, the game ball P2 is 2 is discharged from the second discharge port 11c and wins the left start port 83.
As described above, when one game ball is held in each holding unit, each of the game balls P1 and P2 held in each holding unit wins the left starting port 83.
That is, when one game ball is held in each holding part, any game ball wins the left start port 83 and cannot win the right start port 82 with a high probability of winning.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main control board 100. The microprocessor 110 includes a main CPU 112, a ROM 114, and a RAM 116. The main CPU 112 determines whether or not any of the start port switches (SW) is turned on, determines the big hit, determines whether the normal symbol is hit or lost, controls the electric accessory solenoid (SL) 89, and the big winning port solenoid (SL) 92b control, stopper solenoid (SL) 84a control, motor 20 control, winning detection, winning count, etc. are executed.
The ROM 114 stores various control programs for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls, determinations, detections, and the like, various tables to be referred to when executing the control programs, and the like. The RAM 116 stores a storage area for storing the number of holds, the number of winnings, etc., a storage area for temporarily storing various data generated during the game, such as processing results of the main CPU 112, a control program read from the ROM 114, and the like. And a backup area for backing up and storing data indicating the gaming state immediately before the power failure at the time of interruption.

  The following is electrically connected to the main control board 100. Upper start port switch (SW) 81e, right start port switch (SW) 82e, left start port switch (SW) 83e, symbol control board 38 for controlling symbol display device 37, and output from a speaker (not shown) during the game Voice control board 67 for controlling sound effect, etc., hold number display device 39, LED for decoration, lamp control board 300 for controlling lighting / flashing of lamps, power supply board 64, payout of prize balls and balls, etc. Payout control board 200 for controlling the game, game board information relating to the occurrence of winning and the number of prize balls paid out, etc., to a hall computer provided in a pachinko hall management room or the like, a game frame information terminal board 52, a board relay board 51 This is a game frame relay board 53.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that receives a prize ball command transmitted from the main control board 100, a ball rental request signal transmitted from the prepaid card unit 60 via the CR connection board 56, and the like. The microprocessor 210 records a sub CPU 212 that executes control such as payout of prize balls and rental balls, and various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls and rental balls. The ROM 214, and the RAM 216 for temporarily storing the total number of winning balls or rental balls to be paid out and the control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs are mounted. Further, the RAM 216 includes a backup area for backing up and storing data indicating the number of winning prizes, the total number of unpaid winning balls, and the like when the power is shut off.
The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to a power supply board 64, a launch motor drive board 19a for driving the launch motor 19c, a game frame information terminal board 52, and a payout relay board 55. The launch motor drive board 19a is electrically connected to a launch motor 19c and a launch switch (SW) 19b for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive board 19a to the launch motor 19c.

The game frame relay board 53 includes a lower dish full detection switch (SW) 65 for detecting that the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, a ball break detection switch (SW) 66 for detecting a ball break, and a sensor relay board. 54 is electrically connected. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the front payout sensor 62a, the rear payout sensor 62b, and the payout relay board 55 that detect a payout ball provided in the payout device 62. The payout relay board 55 is electrically connected to a payout motor 62c that drives a member that pays out game balls.
The board relay board 51 won the electric symbol solenoid (SL) 89, the normal symbol start port switches (SW) 68a, 68a for detecting the game balls passing through the normal symbol start ports 68, 68, and the big prize port 92. Large winning opening switch (SW) 92a for detecting game balls, four winning opening switches (SW) 33a for detecting game balls won in the four winning openings 33, and winning game balls from the open / close wing pieces 80a, 80b, respectively. The detection switch 80c to detect, the stopper solenoid 84a, and the special winning opening relay board 50 are electrically connected.

The special winning opening relay board 50 is electrically connected to the motor 20 and a special winning opening solenoid (SL) 92b, which is a drive source for opening and closing the opening / closing member 91. The power supply board 64 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56, and the CR connection board 56 includes a frequency display board 57a on which a circuit for displaying the remaining frequency is mounted on the frequency display section 57 (FIG. 1). And the prepaid card unit 60 are electrically connected. A lending button 58, a return button 59, and a lending button lamp 58a are electrically connected to the frequency display board 57a.
The power supply board 64 is supplied with power from the main power supply 63 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies operating power to each board and apparatus. Although not shown, the power supply board 64 has a power switch (SW) for turning on / off the power of the pachinko machine 1 and a RAM clear switch for clearing data stored in the backup areas of the RAMs 116 and 216. Is provided.

[Effect of the embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine of the above embodiment is used, the rotating body 87 is provided with a pair of holding portions 14f and 14g that can receive and hold a game ball with the rotation center interposed therebetween. Because there is an opportunity for the game ball to be held by the holding unit twice during one rotation of the rotating body 87, the fresh pachinko machine with a rotating body having only one holding unit feels freshness. While enjoying the game.
(2) In addition, the one end 13d of the received number adjusting member 13 protrudes to one holding portion 14f by the other end 13e coming into contact with the game ball held by the other holding portion 14g, and the other holding The number of game balls that can be held in one holding portion 14f can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the amount of projection to one holding portion 14f in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of game balls held in the portion 14g. .
Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a variety of games that cannot be experienced with a conventional pachinko machine having a rotating body having only one holding portion.

(3) Further, if the number of game balls held in one holding unit has not reached the upper limit, the other holding unit can hold a game ball, so the player holds a game ball in the other holding unit. By launching a game ball to hold it, the operating rate of the pachinko machine can be increased.
(4) Furthermore, since at least one of the pair of holding portions is provided with a protrusion that prevents the game ball held earlier in time from being discharged to the discharge port, The game can be enjoyed while feeling a freshness not found in pachinko machines equipped with a rotating body with a structure that discharges game balls regardless of the previous time.
(5) Since each holding part has a structure in which a plurality of game balls received from the opening part can be stacked and held in the direction of the rotation center, it can be tasted in a conventional rotating body that does not have such a structure. You can enjoy a game with freshness that you can't.

(6) When the one holding portion 14f rotates to a position where it communicates with the opening portion 11a, the received number adjusting member 13 is lowered by its own weight, and the protruding amount of the one end 13d protruding to the one holding portion 14f is reduced. When the other holding portion 14g rotates to a position communicating with the opening 11a, the other holding portion 14e is lowered by its own weight, and the protruding amount of the other end 13e protruding to the other holding portion 14g is reduced. This eliminates the need for a complicated mechanical structure or actuator for moving the number-of-accepting member 13, so that the failure rate of the rotating body 87 can be reduced by the absence of such mechanical elements.
(7) Since each discharge port is formed in the cover 11 so as to be able to communicate with each holding portion, the game ball held in each holding portion can be discharged to the game area via the cover 11. .

(8) Since each discharge port is formed at a location where only the game balls held later in time are discharged in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls among the set of holding units. Even a single game ball that is unintentionally held in the holding part by accident can be prevented from being discharged from the outlet.
(9) In order to produce a game ball discharged from the first discharge port 11d, the game ball is devised and fired so that a plurality of game balls are continuously held at a predetermined holding portion at a time. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the player's technique for launching a game ball, so that the consciousness of participating in the game is enhanced and a very interesting game can be enjoyed.
(10) The second discharge port 11c is formed at a location where only the game ball held first in time in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls is discharged from the set of holding units. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed with a rotating body having a structure in which the game ball held in the holding unit is discharged from the discharge port regardless of the time held in the holding unit.

(11) It has start ports 82 and 83 that can receive game balls discharged from the discharge ports 11c and 11d, and a main CPU 112 that determines a big hit when a game ball is received in the start ports. In other words, since the game ball held in the holding unit is discharged from the discharge port and received in the start port, a big hit determination is performed, so the player can determine whether the game ball is received and held in the holding unit. , You can enjoy a thrilling and thrilling game.
(12) Since a plurality of discharge ports are formed and start ports are provided corresponding to the respective discharge ports, only one discharge port and one corresponding start port are provided. You can enjoy more varied games.

(13) Since the probability that the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit is set to be different for each starting port, a game that is more varied than the configuration in which the probability is uniformly set for each starting port. I can enjoy it.
In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game full of thrilling thrills as to which start port has a high probability of being determined to be a big hit.
(14) Even when the number of symbols held in a memory such as the RAM 116 has reached the upper limit, the substantial number of symbols held is increased by holding the game balls in the respective holding portions of the rotating body 87. be able to.

<Other embodiments>
(1) As long as the protrusions 14h and 14i can prevent the rolling of the game ball held inside the holding part, the shape of the longitudinal section may be other than a triangle. For example, the vertex may be rounded.
(2) A winning opening may be provided in place of the starting openings 82 and 83. In addition, the rotation distribution device 86 can be provided so that the game balls discharged from the discharge ports 11c and 11d can win a prize winning port.
(3) Each holding part can also be formed so as to be able to hold three or more game balls.

(4) The number of outlets may be three or more. In this case, a start port can be provided corresponding to each discharge port. Further, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination may be set to be different for each of the three or more start ports. In this case, the number of game balls that can be stopped between the stopper 84 and the peripheral surface of the rotating body 87 and the timing at which the stopper 84 advances and retreats are changed according to the number of game balls that can be held in one holding portion. Can do.
(5) The rotating shaft 20 a of the motor 20 may not be inserted through the long hole 13 a of the receiving number adjusting member 13. Moreover, the shape of the receiving number adjusting member 13 may be a horizontally long plate shape, a prismatic shape, a cylindrical shape, or the like other than the oval shape, and the shape is not limited. Moreover, the hole does not need to be formed.
(6) The front plate 12, the rear plate 15, and the outer peripheral members 14a and 14b may be integrally formed.

It is explanatory drawing which looked at the external appearance of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the schematic explanatory drawing which looked at the game board with which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 was equipped from the front. It is a perspective view of the rotation distribution device 86. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a rotary sorting device 86. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the start port, the electric accessory, and the rotary sorting device. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing a state in which two game balls are stopped on the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and FIG. 5B is a diagram in which two game balls are attached to the first holding portion 14f. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state hold | maintained. FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a state in which two game balls are held by the first holding portion 14f, and FIG. 6B shows a game ball P2 held later from the rotating body. FIG. 6C is an explanatory view showing a state in which a winning ball is won at the right starting port 82, and FIG. 6C is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 held first is supported by the inner wall surface of the cover 11. 6 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 is discharged from the rotating body and wins the left starting port 83, and FIG. 6 (E) shows that the game ball P1 is prevented from rolling by the protrusion 14h. FIG. 6F is an enlarged explanatory view of the protruding portion 14h. FIG. 7A is an explanatory view showing a state in which one game ball P1 is held by the first holding portion 14f, and FIG. 7B shows a state in which the rolling of the game ball P1 is blocked by the protrusion 14h. 7 (C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which one game ball is held in each holding portion, and FIG. 7 (D) is a drawing showing the first holding portion 14f. FIG. 7E is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P1 held in the box wins the left starting port 83. FIG. 7E shows the game ball P2 held in the second holding portion 14g by the inner wall surface of the cover 11. FIG. 7F is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game ball P2 held by the second holding portion 14g wins the left starting port 83. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electrical structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is front explanatory drawing of the game board with which the conventional pachinko machine was equipped. It is a front enlarged view of the rotation distribution apparatus with which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 9 was equipped.

Explanation of symbols

  1. Pachinko machine, 11. Cover, 11a, opening, 11c, second discharge port, 11d, first discharge port, 13, receiving number adjusting member, 14f, first holding , 14 g... Second holding part, 81... Upper start port, 82... Right start port, 83 .. left start port, 86.

Claims (9)

Game board,
A cylindrical cover provided in a game area of the game board, and having an opening on the peripheral surface for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area;
It is provided on the inside of the cover, and includes a rotating body that can rotate while facing an outer surface of the cover to an inner peripheral surface of the cover,
The rotating body communicates with the opening when rotated to a predetermined position so that the game ball received in the opening can be received and rotated while holding the received game ball. A holding part to be carried along with,
In the pachinko machine provided with a discharge port for discharging to the outside of the rotating body in the middle of carrying the game ball held in the holding unit by communicating with this holding unit,
The rotating body is
A pair of holding portions that are provided across the center of rotation, each of which can receive and hold a plurality of game balls from the opening;
It is movable between one holding part and the other holding part, and has one end that can protrude into the one holding part and the other end that can protrude into the other holding part, and the one end is According to the increase or decrease in the number of game balls that protrude from the one holding portion by contacting the game ball held by the other holding portion and the other holding portion, and that the other holding portion holds the other holding portion. A receiving number adjusting member configured to increase or decrease the number of game balls that can be held in the one holding unit by increasing or decreasing the amount of protrusion to the one holding unit;
A member that is provided in at least one of the one set of holding portions, and that prevents the game ball held earlier in time from being discharged to the discharge port;
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising   2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the one and the other holding portions each have a structure capable of holding a plurality of game balls received from the opening portions in a direction of a rotation center. The receiving number adjusting member is
When the one holding portion rotates to a position communicating with the opening, the one holding portion descends due to its own weight, the protruding amount of the one end protruding to the one holding portion is reduced, and the other holding portion is 2. The structure according to claim 1, wherein when the rotation is made to a position communicating with the opening, the protrusion is lowered by its own weight, and the protruding amount of the other end protruding to the other holding portion is reduced. Item 3. A pachinko machine according to item 2.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the discharge port is formed in the cover so as to be able to communicate with at least one of the pair of holding portions.   The discharge port has an opening formed at a location where only the game balls held later in time are discharged from a holding unit holding a plurality of game balls among the set of holding units. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   The discharge port has an opening formed at a location where only the game ball held earlier in time in the holding unit holding a plurality of game balls in the set of holding units is discharged. A pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A start port capable of receiving the game ball discharged from the discharge port;
Determining means for determining whether or not a game ball is received at the start port;
The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: A plurality of the discharge ports are formed,
The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein the start port is provided corresponding to each discharge port.   The pachinko machine according to claim 8, wherein the probability that the determination means determines that the hit is different for each start port.

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