JP2009219695A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes players feel expectations for the movement of game balls on a stage of a center generator, hence eventually increasing their excitement and enjoyment in games. <P>SOLUTION: A game stage 58 includes: the first game stage part 78 which is arrayed along the horizontal direction of the center generator 54 to guide the game balls received through a game ball approach port 76 to it; the second game stage 84 which is arrayed along the horizontal direction of the center generator 54 ahead of the first game stage part 78 while being sectioned from the first game stage part 78 with a partition wall part 88 and lets the game balls passing through the first game stage part 78 approach it; and a guide inlet 104 which is formed across the first game stage part 78 and the second game stage part 84 by cutting a portion of the partition wall part 88 to distribute and guide the game balls moving on the first and second game stage parts 78 and 84 to a discharge port 118. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a stage member that is provided in a center combination arranged in a game area formed on a game board surface and guides a game ball to a winning opening arranged in the game area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are known in which a center role is provided in the approximate center of a gaming area formed on a gaming board surface. An image display device for variably displaying various images is arranged inside the center accessory, and a stage on which a game ball rolls is provided inside the center accessory and below the image display device. Yes. In addition, a winning opening such as a starting opening is arranged on the gaming area and below the stage. Further, the stage is formed with a distribution means for distributing the course of the game balls, and a part of the game balls distributed by the distribution means is discharged from the discharge outlet of the stage located above the start opening and started. You can win a prize in your mouth. In addition, the game ball is dropped on the game area as it is without winning the winning opening such as the start opening due to the distribution method of the distribution means, and is eventually led to the out opening provided below the gaming area. There is also.

Here, for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below includes a plurality of stages below the center accessory, and some of the plurality of stages include stages positioned above the start opening. An introduction port for guiding the game ball to the discharge port is formed.
JP 2004-194717 A JP 2001-170284 A

  By the way, the conventional gaming machine has a structure in which the gaming ball is not guided to the discharge port located above the starting port unless the gaming ball moves to the stage where the introduction port is formed among the plurality of stages. ing. For this reason, for example, in a configuration in which the introduction port is formed in the uppermost stage where the game ball first arrives among a plurality of stages, the game ball does not enter the introduction port of the uppermost stage and enters the next stage. As the game progresses, the player gives up the game ball entering the starting port. Thereby, the player loses expectation for the game when the game ball passes through the stage where the introduction port is formed, and does not show interest in the game in which the game ball moves after the next stage.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that gives expectation to the movement of a game ball on the stage of a center accessory and can thus enhance the interest in the game.

  The invention according to claim 1 is arranged on the game board surface, and is arranged above the winning opening on the game board surface, and a winning hole for generating a gaming state advantageous to the player by winning a game ball. A center accessory having a receiving port capable of receiving a game ball flowing down on the board surface, a stage member provided in the center role and rolling the game ball received by the receiving port, and the center role And a discharge port for discharging the game ball of the stage member to the upper side of the winning port. A first stage portion provided along the left-right direction and through which the game ball received by the receiving port is guided; and provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory on the front side of the first stage portion. And a second stage part that is partitioned from the first stage part by a partition member and into which a game ball that has passed through the first stage part can enter, and a part of the partition member is cut out to form the first stage part. And an introduction port that is formed across the second stage portion and distributes the game balls that move through the first stage portion and the second stage portion and guides them to the discharge port.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball that has entered the center accessory first moves on the first stage portion. When the game balls move on the first stage portion, some of the game balls enter the introduction port depending on the course and moving speed of the moving game balls. Then, the game ball that has entered the introduction port is guided from the introduction port to the discharge port, and is discharged from directly above the winning port to a game area outside the center bonus. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the winning opening.

  On the other hand, the game ball moving on the first stage portion may not enter the introduction port and may enter the second stage portion from the first stage portion. In this case, the game ball moves on the second stage portion, but the introduction port is formed to extend from the first stage portion to the second stage portion, so that depending on the course of the game ball, the moving speed, etc. 2 Enter the inlet while moving the stage part. This also makes it easier for game balls to enter the winning opening.

  As described above, even when the game ball passes through the first stage portion and enters the next second stage portion, it may enter the introduction port. As a result, the player can move the game ball with the expectation that the game ball may enter the introduction port even after the game ball has passed through the first stage portion. I will watch it. As a result, even when the game ball passes through the first stage portion, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  In addition, the “winning opening that realizes a gaming state advantageous to the player by winning a prize” according to claim 1 means a winning opening that is an opportunity for realizing the “gaming state advantageous to the player”. Yes. The “gaming state advantageous to the player” realized by winning a game ball in the “winning mouth” means that, for example, a small amount of prize balls (for example, 15 or less prize balls) are paid out, A special game (big hit) in which a prize ball (for example, 100 or more prize balls) is paid out, a lottery (e.g., symbol variation game) to determine whether a special game (big hit) is generated, etc. A state in which a predetermined gaming privilege is granted to a player.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the introduction port includes a first opening formed on the second stage portion side of the first stage portion, and the second stage. And a second opening formed on the first stage part side of the first stage part, the first opening part from the substantially center part of the stage width across the front-rear direction of the first stage part to the second stage part side The second opening is formed from the substantially center part of the stage width in the front-rear direction of the second stage part to the first stage part side end part.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first opening is formed from a substantially central part of the stage width extending in the front-rear direction of the first stage part to an end part on the second stage part side. The two stage parts are formed from the substantially center part of the stage width in the front-rear direction to the first stage part side end part. Thereby, the probability that the game ball moving in the first stage portion will enter the introduction port is substantially equal to the probability that the game ball will pass through the first stage unit without entering the introduction port. Similarly, the probability that a game ball moving in the second stage portion will enter the introduction port is substantially equal to the probability that it will pass through the second stage portion without entering the introduction port. As a result, various possibilities can be given to the traveling paths of the game balls moving through the first stage unit and the second stage unit, so that the player can expect the movement of the game balls and It will be watched while pounding. As a result, game entertainment can be further enhanced.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the first stage portion and the second stage portion, wherein the first stage portion and the second stage portion are provided at an opening edge of the introduction port. A distribution unit is formed that distributes the game balls moving on the second stage unit and leads them to the introduction port.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the first stage portion and the second stage portion, the game balls moving the first stage portion and the second stage portion are distributed to the opening edge of the introduction port to introduce the introduction port. As the game ball moves through the first stage unit and the second stage unit when the game ball moves in the vicinity of the introduction port, the game ball rolls around the distribution unit and moves to the introduction port. Easy to enter. As a result, the player expects further entry of the game ball into the introduction port, and can further enhance the gaming interest.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the third aspect, the distribution portion formed at the opening edge of the introduction port is a first portion formed at the first stage portion. 1 distribution part and the 2nd distribution part formed in the 2nd stage part, and the surface area of the 1st distribution part is set up larger than the surface area of the 2nd distribution part It is characterized by being.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the surface area of the first distribution part is set larger than the surface area of the second distribution part, a game ball passing through the first stage part and having a high moving speed is captured. It can be done easily. As a result, even a game ball having a high moving speed that passes through the first stage portion is more likely to be guided to the introduction port, so that the expectations of the player can be given, and as a result, the game interest can be enhanced.

  In this specification, “front” refers to “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction approaching the player)”, and “back” refers to the rear with respect to the gaming machine ( That is, the direction away from the player). “Left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right” as viewed from the player. Further, “up” indicates “up” as viewed from the player, and “down” indicates “down” as viewed from the player.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 10 that is a gaming machine according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, and an upper plate part. 18, a lower plate part 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24, and the like.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 32 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 32 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 32, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  Further, on the upper left side and the upper right side of the front frame 16, sound guide portions 34 for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16 are provided. Each sound guide section 34 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body (not shown) and a plurality of slits 38 formed in the sound guide section main body.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  Further, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2). A game board 26 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is defined by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. The game area 28 is mainly provided with a production symbol display device 56, a center accessory 54 having a game stage (stage member) 58, and two start ports (winning ports) 60A, 60B. A plurality of winning holes 62, a normal symbol operating gate 64, an LED display board (symbol display device) 66, a large winning device 68, a number of obstacle nails 70, a windmill 72, an out port 74, and the like. Each is arranged. The “game area” in this specification refers to an area where a game ball can flow down on the surface of the game board 26.

  Here, the center accessory 54 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 28, and a window hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the center of the center accessory 54. An effect symbol display device 56 is provided inside the center accessory 54 (part corresponding to the window hole). This effect symbol display device 56 is display-controlled based on control signals from a main control board 202 (see FIG. 4) and a sub-control board 206 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and has a substantially rectangular video screen. is doing. This video screen is visible to the player through the window hole of the center accessory 54, and a pseudo special symbol (pseudo symbol) which is a pseudo symbol of the special symbol is displayed on the video screen. Specifically, a pseudo special symbol display area is formed on the video screen of the effect symbol display device 56 to display one or a plurality of pseudo special symbols while changing them one after another in a predetermined direction and then to stop display. Yes. That is, a left pseudo special symbol display area for displaying a left pseudo special symbol (left pseudo symbol), a central pseudo special symbol display region for displaying a central pseudo special symbol (central pseudo symbol), and a right pseudo special symbol (right pseudo symbol) The right pseudo special symbol display area for displaying is formed side by side along the arrangement direction that is substantially in a horizontal row (not shown). In each pseudo special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of pseudo special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 56 changes each pseudo special symbol displayed in the display area of the video screen when the game ball enters one of the two start openings 60A, 60B of the start winning device 60. To stop display. Then, for example, when the pseudo special symbols are “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and are stopped and displayed (determined display), the big winning opening 156 of the big winning device 68 is opened. When a game ball enters one of the start ports 60A and 60B of the start winning device 60 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, each pseudo special symbol is changed, and the pseudo special symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol. Thus, a specific value of “big hit” is given. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, of the two start ports 60A and 60B constituting the start winning device 60, the start port 60B is configured by a normal electric accessory having a pair of blade pieces 60C. .

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probability variation jackpot that is established by arranging three odd-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “7, 7, 7”. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established by arranging three digits of the same even-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “8, 8, 8”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 156 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 156, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls do not enter For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 156 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. Further, the open time extended state is a state in which the open time of the start port 60B as a normal electric accessory is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. In addition, the start port 60B as a normal electric accessory becomes an open state by winning a normal symbol.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. The variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the normal electric combination The opening extension function of the object (starting port 60B) is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 60B) is activated, the short game state is set.

  In addition, a game stage 58 is formed inside and below the center accessory 54. A game ball that has entered from a game ball entrance (accepting port) 76 formed in the side wall portion of the center accessory 54 is guided to the game stage 58.

  Here, the structure of the game stage 58, which is a main part of the present invention, will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming stage 58 includes a first gaming stage portion (first stage portion) 78 that is located on the back side (most opposite to the player side) in a front view of the gaming machine. A first game ball passage surface 80 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the first game stage portion 78. The first game ball passage surface 80 is formed across the left and right direction of the center accessory 54. The first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage 78 is set so that a game ball entering from a game ball entrance 76 formed on the side wall portion of the center accessory 54 is guided. In addition, on the back side of the first game ball passage surface 80 (the liquid crystal display device side (opposite to the player side)), the game ball rolling on the first game ball passage surface 80 is the first game ball passage surface 80. A first wall portion 82 is formed across the extending direction of the first game ball passage surface 80 in order to prevent it from being detached from the first game ball passage surface 80. Further, on the near side of the first game ball passage surface 80 (on the side opposite to the liquid crystal display device side (player side)), a second game ball passage surface of a second game stage portion (second stage portion) 84 described later. 86 and the first game ball passage surface 80, and a game ball moving on one of the first game ball passage surface 80 or the second game ball passage surface 86 is the first game ball passage surface 80 or the second game ball. A partition wall portion (partition member) 88 that prevents entry into the other of the passage surface 86 is formed across the extending direction of the first game ball passage surface 80.

  In addition, a second game stage unit 84 is provided on the front side (player side) of the first game stage unit 78 in front view of the gaming machine. A second game ball passage surface 86 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the second game stage portion 84. The second game ball passage surface 86 is formed on the front side (player side) of the first game ball passage surface 80 and in the left-right direction of the center accessory 54. The second game ball passage surface 86 and the first game ball passage surface 80 are set to have substantially the same height, and both are partitioned by the partition wall portion 88 described above. In addition, on the front side of the second game ball passage surface 86 (on the side opposite to the liquid crystal display device side (player side)), the game ball rolling on the second game ball passage surface 86 is the second game ball passage surface 86. A second wall portion 90 is formed over the extending direction of the second game ball passage surface 86 to prevent the second game ball passage surface 86 from being detached from the second game ball passage surface 86. Note that the partition wall portion 88 described above extends in the extending direction of the second game ball passage surface 86 on the back side of the second game ball passage surface 86 (the liquid crystal display side (opposite to the player side)). Is formed.

  On the left side of the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second game ball passage surface 86, the game ball that has entered from the game ball entrance 76 first passes, and the game ball passes through the first game of the first game stage portion 78. A left distribution area 92 is formed that is distributed to the ball passage surface 80, the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100 described later. In the left distribution area 92, a left distribution recess 94 that is slightly inclined downward from the back side to the front side part is formed. The left distribution concave portion 94 passes along the path of the game ball that has entered the left distribution area 92 from the game ball entrance 76 and the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game stage portion 84. It has a function of distributing to either the second game ball passage surface 86 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100. For this reason, a part of the game ball that has entered the left distribution area 92 from the game ball entrance 76 is partly formed by the left distribution recess 94 depending on the momentum (speed) of the rolling game ball and the difference in the rolling direction. The game is distributed to the first game stage portion 78 and enters the first game ball passage surface 80, and the other part is distributed to the second game stage portion 84 by the left distribution recess 94 and enters the second game ball passage surface 86. Further, another part is distributed to the third game stage unit 100 by the left distribution recess 94 and enters the third game ball passage surface 102.

  A game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 enters the right side of the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second game ball passage surface 86, and the game ball is moved into the second game of the second game stage portion 84. A right distribution area 96 that is distributed to the ball passage surface 86 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100 is formed. In the right distribution region 96, a right distribution recess 98 that is slightly inclined downward from the back side to the front side portion is formed. The right distribution concave portion 98 passes the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 or the third game ball passage of the third game stage portion 100 in the course of the game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80. It has a function of distributing to any one of the surfaces 102. For this reason, some of the game balls that have passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 and entered the right distribution area 96 have a right-hand swing due to the momentum (speed) of the rolling game ball and the difference in the rolling direction. The second recessed portion 98 is distributed to the second game stage portion 84 and enters the second game ball passage surface 86, and the other part is further distributed to the third game stage portion 100 by the right portion distributed recess 98 and the third game. Enter the ball passing surface 102.

  As described above, the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 have a left distribution area 92 and a right distribution area on both the left and right sides. 96 are connected to each other. In other words, the game balls that have passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and entered the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 are stored in the third game stage portion 100. There is a possibility of entering the third game ball passage surface 102, and there is a possibility of moving the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 from the right side to the left side. Then, the game ball that has entered the right distribution area 96 from the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 may enter the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 again. In addition, there is a possibility of entering the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100.

  Here, the inlet 104 through which the game ball can enter the left and right central portions of the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. Is formed. The introduction port 104 is formed by cutting out the vicinity of the central portion in the extending direction of the partition wall portion 88. The opening 106 of the introduction port 104 is formed so as to straddle the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 from the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78. Specifically, the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 includes a first opening 106A occupying about half of the total opening area of the opening 106 and about half of the total opening area of the opening 106. And the second opening 106B occupying the opening area. The introduction port 104 is formed such that the first opening 106 </ b> A is located on the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second opening 106 </ b> B is located on the second game ball passage surface 80. The introduction port 104 is configured to communicate with a discharge port 118 (described later) through a guide path (not shown) at the bottom of the center accessory 54.

  In addition, the first opening 106A extends from a substantially central portion of the stage width across the gaming machine front-rear direction of the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. It is formed over the side end. Therefore, the first opening 106 </ b> A extends from the front end of the first game ball passage surface 80 to the central portion in the width direction of the stage width of the first game ball passage surface 80. Similarly, the second opening 106B extends from the substantially center portion of the stage width across the gaming machine front-rear direction of the second gaming ball passage surface 86 of the second gaming stage portion 84 to the first gaming ball of the first gaming stage portion 78. It is formed over the end of the passage surface 80 side. For this reason, the second opening 106 </ b> B extends from the back end of the second game ball passage surface 86 to the center in the width direction of the second game ball passage surface 86. As described above, the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 includes a first opening 106A formed in the first game ball passage surface 80, a second opening 106B formed in the second game ball passage surface 86, Are formed as a single opening.

  Here, in the vicinity of the first opening 106 </ b> A that constitutes a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104, the concave second shape that distributes the game balls moving on the first game ball passage surface 80 and guides them to the introduction port 104. One ball guide portion (distribution portion) 108 is formed. The first ball guiding portion 108 is formed over substantially the entire area of the stage width extending in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine on the first gaming ball passage surface 80. The first ball guiding portion 108 is formed so as to incline downward from the back side of the stage width extending in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine on the first game ball passage surface 80 toward the front side (the first opening portion 106A side). . For this reason, the game balls moving on the first game ball passage surface 80 are distributed by the first ball guide unit 108 and guided to the introduction port 104 depending on the moving speed, the moving path, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the size of the surface area of the first ball guiding portion (sorting portion, first sorting portion) 108 is the same as that of the second ball guiding portion (sorting portion, second sorting portion) 110. It is set to be larger than the size of the surface area. Since the speed of the game ball passing through the first game stage 78 is faster than the speed of passing through the second game ball stage 84, the first ball guiding unit (distribution unit) 108 can easily capture the game ball. It ’s bigger.

  Further, in the vicinity of the second opening 106B that constitutes a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104, a second concave-shaped second that distributes the game balls moving on the second game ball passage surface 86 and guides them to the introduction port 104. A ball guiding portion (distributing portion) 110 is formed. The second ball guiding portion 110 is formed over substantially the entire stage width of the second game ball passage surface 86 extending in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine. The second ball guiding portion 110 is formed so as to incline downward from the front side of the stage width extending in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine on the second gaming ball passage surface 86 toward the back side (second opening portion 106B side). . For this reason, the game balls moving on the second game ball passage surface 86 are distributed by the second ball guiding unit 110 and guided to the introduction port 104 according to the moving speed, the moving path, and the like.

  Further, a third game stage unit 100 is provided on the front side of the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84. A third game ball passage surface 102 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the third game stage unit 100. The third game ball passage surface 102 is formed on the front side (player side) of the second game ball passage surface 86 and in the left-right direction of the center accessory 54. In addition, the third game ball passage surface 102 is formed at a position (a lower position) lower than the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second game ball passage surface 86. Since the third game ball passage surface 102 is located below the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second game ball passage surface 86, the second game stage is located at the back end of the third game ball passage surface 102. A vertical wall portion 112 forming the portion 84 is formed. For this reason, the third game ball passage surface 102 and the second game ball passage surface 86 are partitioned by the vertical wall portion 112. Further, on the front side of the third game ball passage surface 102, a third wall portion 114 for preventing the game ball rolling on the third game ball passage surface 102 from being detached from the third game ball passage surface 102. Is formed over the extending direction of the third game ball passage surface 102.

  Here, the third game ball passage surface 102 is roughly divided into a third center-side game ball passage surface 102A located on the center side in the left-right direction and a third game ball passage surface 102A located on the left side of the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A. 3 left game ball passage surface 102B, and a third right game ball passage surface 102C located on the right side of the third center game ball passage surface 102A.

  On the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A, a center-side small sorting recess 116A is formed by cutting out the third wall portion 114. The center-side small distribution recess 116A is formed so as to be slightly inclined downward from the back side of the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A toward the front side. The center-side small sorting recess 116A is positioned vertically above the start port 60A (60B) and the discharge port 118. The center-side small distribution recess 116A has a function of distributing a part of the game ball moving on the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A. As a result, a part of the game ball moving on the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A is distributed by the center-side small distribution recess 116A and falls down from the center-side small distribution recess 116A. To be released. Since the central small distribution recess 116A is located immediately above the start opening 60A (60B), the game ball dropped from the central small distribution recess 116A enters the start opening 60A (60B). It becomes easy.

  The third left game ball passage surface 102B is formed with a left small distribution recess 116B formed by cutting out the third wall 114. The left small distribution recess 116B is formed so as to be slightly inclined downward from the back side to the front side of the third left game ball passage surface 102B. The left small sorting recess 116B is not positioned vertically above the start port 60A (60B) and the discharge port 118, but is shifted to the left side. The left small distribution recess 116B has a function of distributing a part of the game ball moving on the third left game ball passage surface 102B. As a result, a part of the game ball moving on the third left game ball passage surface 102B is distributed by the left small distribution recess 116B, falls down from the left small distribution recess 116B, and is released to the outside of the center accessory 54. The Note that the left small distribution recess 116B is located not on the start opening 60A (60B) but on the left side, so that a game ball that has dropped from the left small distribution recess 116B enters the start opening 60A (60B). It becomes difficult to enter the ball.

  The third right game ball passage surface 102 </ b> C has a right small distribution recess 116 </ b> C formed by cutting out the third wall 114. The right small distribution recess 116C is formed so as to be slightly inclined downward from the back side of the third right game ball passage surface 102C toward the front side. The right small sorting recess 116 </ b> C is not positioned vertically above the start port 60 </ b> A (60 </ b> B) and the discharge port 118 but is shifted to the right. The right small distribution recess 116C has a function of distributing a part of the game ball moving on the third right game ball passage surface 102C. As a result, part of the game ball moving on the third right game ball passage surface 102C is distributed by the right small distribution recess 116C, falls down from the right small distribution recess 116C, and is released to the outside of the center accessory 54. The The right small distribution recess 116C is positioned not on the right side of the start port 60A (60B) but on the right side, so that the game ball that has dropped from the right small distribution recess 116C enters the start port 60A (60B). It becomes difficult to enter the ball.

  The third left game ball passage surface 102B is inclined downward from the left to the right in a front view of the pachinko machine, and is connected to the third center game ball passage surface 102A. A part of the game ball dropped from the left sorting recess 94 enters the third left game ball passage surface 102B. The game ball that has entered the third left game ball passage surface 102B moves to the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A while being guided by the third wall portion 114.

  The third right game ball passage surface 102C is inclined downward from the right side to the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine, and is connected to the third center game ball passage surface 102A. A part of the game ball that has dropped from the right distribution recess 98 enters the third right game ball passage surface 102C. The game ball that has entered the third right game ball passage surface 102C moves to the third central game ball passage surface 102A while being guided by the third wall portion 114.

  Here, a discharge port 118 is formed in the front wall portion 54A of the center accessory 54 located below the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100. The discharge port 118 is formed inside the center accessory 54 so as to communicate with the introduction port 104 through a guide path. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the introduction port 104 is always guided to the discharge port 118 by the guide path. Further, the discharge port 118 is located vertically above the start port 60A (60B). For this reason, the start port 60A (60B), the discharge port 118, the introduction port 104, and the center-side small sorting recess 116A are arranged in a vertical relationship as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a start winning device 60 is disposed on the game area 28 and below the center accessory 54. The start winning device 60 has a configuration in which two start ports 60A and 60B are integrally provided in the base member 60D. One start port 60A is provided in the upper part of base member 60D, and is formed in the box shape which always opened. The other start port 60B is provided in the lower part of the base member 60D, and is formed in a box shape. It has become. A start port switch 212 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside each start port 60A, 60B. In addition, a normal electric accessory solenoid 222 (see FIG. 4) for operating the blade piece 60C is provided inside the one start port 60B. When the pair of wing pieces 60C are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 60B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing pieces 60C is closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start port 60B is reduced, and a normal state is reached in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced. When a game ball wins one of the start openings 60A, 60B, a special symbol (big hit) lottery process is started, and the special symbol display LED 148 and the effect symbol display device 56 display a variation display of the special symbol. Began (start of special symbol game).

  Each start port 60A (60B) is located on a straight line extending in the vertical direction. As described above, the discharge port 118, the introduction port 104, and the center side small sorting recess 116A are positioned on the straight line extending in the vertical direction of each start port 60A (60B).

  Further, four winning holes 62 are arranged on the game area 28 and below the center accessory 54. Specifically, two winning ports 62 are arranged on the right side of each starting port 60A (60B), and two winning ports 62 are arranged on the left side of each starting port 60A (60B). Each winning opening 62 is formed in a box shape that is always open. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins each winning opening 62.

  In addition, a normal symbol operating gate 64 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 54 on the game area 28. A gate switch 216 (see FIG. 4) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 64. Thus, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 64, the gate switch 216 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 154 on the LED display board 66 is variably displayed.

  In addition, on the game area 28 and on the lower left side of the center accessory 54, based on a control signal from the main control board 202, this symbol (which means a special symbol and a normal symbol) is displayed. An LED display substrate (symbol display device) 66 for display control is arranged. The LED display board 66 displays a plurality of special symbol display LEDs 148 that display a special symbol main symbol, a plurality of normal symbol hold display LEDs 150, a plurality of special symbol hold display LEDs 152, and a normal symbol main symbol 2 Normal symbol display LEDs 154.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 150 and each special symbol hold display LED 152 are configured by round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the special symbol display LED 148. The normal symbol hold display LED 150 sets the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 64 as the normal symbol hold, and sequentially lights and shift-displays each pass. The special symbol hold display LED 152 also holds the special symbols for the number of game balls that have entered the start openings 60A and 60B, and sequentially lights and shifts the display for each pitch. Each time the variation display of the special symbol display LED 148 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 152 is turned off. In addition, each time the normal symbol display LED 154 starts to be changed, the normal symbol display LED 154 is exhausted, and one normal symbol hold display LED 150 is extinguished. Then, when a predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display LED 148, a big hit is generated, and a big winning opening 156 described later is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 154 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (winning symbol), a normal symbol game hit occurs, and one start port 60B of the start winning device 60 is in an open state. Become. At this time, the other start port 60A of the start winning device is always open due to its structure. The special symbol main symbol displayed on the special symbol display LED 148 and the special symbol pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 56 indicate the same game result (lottery result).

  In addition, a large winning device 68 is disposed on the game area 28 and below the start winning device 60. The big prize device 68 includes a big prize opening 156 that is opened in a band shape, an opening / closing plate 158 that opens or closes the big prize opening 156, and a big prize opening solenoid 224 that opens and closes the opening / closing plate 158 (see FIG. 4). ) And a count switch 218 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball.

  Further, an out port 74 is provided on the game area 28 and below the special winning device 68.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the electronic control device 200 includes a main control board 202, a payout control board 204, a sub control board 206, and a launch control board 208.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 202 includes a CPU 202A and a ROM 202B.

  In addition, the CPU 202A of the main control board 202 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 222 (to be described later), a big prize opening solenoid 224 (to be described later), a symbol display device 226 (to be described later), and a sub control board 206 based on the data stored in the ROM 202B. Control. In addition, the CPU 202A of the main control board 202 controls the overall game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success or failure, and controls to realize a game environment (effect mode) according to the determined game state. The control board 206 and the payout control board 204 are directly controlled. The CPU 202A of the main control board 202 indirectly controls the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264 via the sub control board 206.

  The ROM 202B of the main control board 202 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 202A.

  Further, the main control board 202 is electrically connected to the start port switch 212, the big prize port switch 214, the gate switch 216, and the count switch 218 via the relay terminal plate 210, respectively.

  Further, the main control board 202 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 222, the special prize opening solenoid 224, and the symbol display device 226 via the relay terminal plate 220, respectively. The LED display board 66 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 226.

  The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 230, the external tank switch 232, and the tank switch 234 via the relay terminal plate 228, respectively. The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the error LED 238 via the relay terminal plate 236. The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 240. Also, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 244 and the ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 246 via the relay terminal board 242 respectively.

  In addition, the ball rental display board 244 is electrically connected to a ball rental switch 248 and a return switch 250. Further, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the payout motor 254 and the payout switch 256 via the relay terminal plate 252. Further, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the main control board 202 and the launch control board 208, respectively.

  The sub control board 206 is electrically connected to the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264, respectively.

  The sub-control board 206 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 202. Further, the sub control board 206 includes a CPU 206A and a ROM 206B.

  The CPU 206A of the sub control board 206 receives the control signal from the main control board 202 and controls each board such as the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264.

  The ROM 206B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect display device 266 (56) and an effect display ROM 268 are electrically connected to the effect display board 258, respectively. The effect display ROM 268 stores pseudo special symbol data that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 56. The effect symbol display device 56 is an embodiment of the effect display device 266.

  The amplifier board 260 is electrically connected to various speakers 270 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 270.

  Various LEDs and lamps 272 are electrically connected to the decorative drive board 262. The decoration drive board 262 receives a command from the sub-control board 206 and performs control related to game decoration. An operation switch 274 is electrically connected to the effect button board 264.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 6, when the firing handle 24 is operated, a game ball is launched toward the game area 28. The game ball that has reached the game area 28 falls while colliding with the obstacle nail 70. While the game balls fall on the game area 28, some of the game balls enter the inside of the center accessory 54 from the game ball entrance 76 formed in the side wall portion of the center accessory 54.

  When a game ball enters the center role 54 from a game ball entrance 76 formed on the side wall of the center role 54, the game ball always enters the left sorting area 92. Due to factors such as the moving path and moving speed of the game ball, the game ball is passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball of the second game stage portion 84 by the left distribution recess 94. They are distributed to the passage surface 86 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100. The game balls distributed to the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 by the left distribution recess 94 pass through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 in a front view of the gaming machine. Move from left to right. At this time, depending on the movement path of the game ball, the game ball moves on the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 while repeatedly colliding with the first wall portion 82 and the partition wall portion 88. To do.

  As the game ball moves on the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage unit 78, the game ball eventually reaches the first ball guiding unit 108. Here, the game ball is guided to the first opening 106 </ b> A that constitutes a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 by the moving path and moving speed of the game ball and the distribution function of the first ball guiding unit 108. . The game ball guided to the first opening 106A enters the inlet 104, and is guided to the outlet 118 through a guide path (not shown) formed in the bottom of the center accessory 54. Since the game ball discharged from the discharge port 118 is discharged immediately above the start port 60A (60B), it is easy to enter the start port 60A (60B). That is, the part that is positioned vertically above the start port 60A (60B) and that discharges the game ball to the outside of the center accessory 54 is a small distribution on the center side of the third game stage unit 100 in addition to the discharge port 118. A recess 116A exists. Here, when comparing the distance from the discharge port 118 to the start port 60A (60B) and the distance from the center side small sorting recess 116A to the start port 60A (60B), the former distance is more than the latter distance. Since the distance is shorter, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 118 has a higher probability of entering the start port 60A (60B) than the game ball discharged from the center side small sorting recess 116A. Therefore, when the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 118, the game ball easily enters the start port 60A (60B), and the player enters the introduction port 104 and the game ball enters the discharge port 118. Expect more flow from

  The game balls that have not been led to the first opening 106A by the first ball guiding unit 108 continue to move from the left side to the right side on the first game ball passing surface 80 of the first game stage unit 78 in front view of the pachinko machine. At this time, the game ball moves while repeating collisions between the first wall portion 82 and the partition wall portion 88 along the movement path. Then, the game ball enters the right distribution area 96. Due to factors such as a moving path and a moving speed of the game ball, the game ball is passed through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 or the third game ball of the third game stage portion 100 by the right distribution concave portion 98. Sorted to the passage surface 102. The game balls distributed to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 by the right distribution concave portion 98 are the right side of the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 in the front view of the pachinko machine. Move to the left. At this time, depending on the movement path of the game ball, the game ball moves on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 while repeating the collision between the second wall portion 90 and the partition wall portion 88. To do.

  When the game ball moves on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84, the game ball eventually reaches the second ball guide unit 110. Here, the game ball is guided to the second opening 106 </ b> B constituting a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 by the moving path and moving speed of the game ball and the distribution function of the second ball guiding unit 110. . The game ball guided to the second opening 106B enters the inlet 104, and is guided to the outlet 118 through a guide path (not shown) formed at the bottom of the center accessory 54. As described above, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 118 is discharged directly above the start port 60A (60B), so that it is easy to enter the start port 60A (60B). Here, in the configuration in which the introduction port 104 is formed only in the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 as in the conventional pachinko machine, the game ball is the first of the first game stage portion 78. After passing through the game ball passage surface 80, there is no possibility that the game ball will be guided to the discharge port 118, so the second game ball passage surface of the second game stage portion and the third game ball passage surface of the third game stage portion Even if prepared separately, the player was not interested in the game balls moving on the second game ball passage surface of the second game stage portion and the third game ball passage surface of the third game stage portion. However, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the introduction port 104 is formed to extend from the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. Even when the game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 enters the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 and moves, it can enter the introduction port 104. There is not a little sex. For this reason, the player also expects a game ball that passes through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 after passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78. And watch with interest.

  The game balls that have not been guided to the second opening 106B by the second ball guiding unit 110 continue to move from the right side to the left side on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84 in the front view of the pachinko machine. At this time, the game ball moves while repeating collisions between the second wall portion 90 and the partition wall portion 88 along the movement path. Then, the game ball enters the left distribution area 92 again. This game ball is a first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 or a third game ball of the third game stage portion 100 by the left sorting concave portion 94 due to factors such as a movement path and a movement speed of the game ball. Sorted to the passage surface 102. The game balls distributed to the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 by the left distribution concave portion 94 follow the same process as described above.

  The game balls distributed to the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100 by the left distribution concave portion 94 may collide with the third wall portion 114 and may contact the third left game ball passage surface 102B. enter in. The game ball that has entered the third left game ball passage surface 102B enters the left small sorting recess 116B. The game balls that have entered the left small sorting recess 116B are sorted by the left small sorting recess 116B, and a part of the game ball falls from the left small sorting recess 116B. The game ball that has fallen from the left small distribution recess 116B falls to the game area 28 outside the center accessory 54, but the left small distribution recess 116B is displaced to the left from the start port 60A (60B). Therefore, there is almost no ball entering the start port 60A (60B). The game balls distributed to the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A without falling from the left small distribution recess 116B move from the left side to the right side of the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A in front view of the pachinko machine. Then, it enters the center side small sorting recess 116A. The game balls that have entered the center-side small sorting recess 116A are sorted by the center-side small sorting recess 116A, and a part thereof falls from the center-side small sorting recess 116A. The game ball that has fallen from the central small distribution recess 116A falls to the game area 28 outside the center accessory 54. Here, as described above, the center side small sorting recess 116A is positioned vertically above (directly above) the start port 60A (60B), so that the game ball released from the center side small sorting recess 116A is It becomes easy to enter the starting port 60A (60B). The probability that the game ball released from the central small distribution recess 116A enters the start port 60A (60B) is next to the probability that the game ball discharged from the discharge port 118 enters the start port 60A (60B). Get higher. In this way, even when the game ball does not enter the introduction port 104 and passes through the first game stage part 78 and the second game stage part 84, it falls from the central small distribution recess 116A of the third game stage part 100. Then, since it becomes comparatively easy to enter the starting port 60A (60B), the player's expectation and interest are collected. In this way, from the viewpoint of the player, if the game ball does not pass through all of the first game stage unit 78, the second game stage unit 84, and the third game stage unit 100, the entry to the start port 60A (60B). Since the ball cannot be discriminated, the game interest of the player can be further enhanced in the process of the game ball passing through the first game stage unit 78, the second game stage unit 84, and the third game stage unit 100. Further, the game balls distributed to the third right game ball passage surface 102C without falling from the central small distribution recess 116A are arranged so that the third center game ball passage surface 102A is viewed from the left in front view of the pachinko machine. It moves to the right side and enters the right small sorting recess 116C of the third right game ball passage surface 102C. The game balls that have entered the right small distribution concave portion 116C are distributed by the right small distribution concave portion 116C, and a part thereof falls from the right small distribution concave portion 116C. The game ball that has fallen from the right small distribution recess 116C falls to the game area 28 outside the center accessory 54, but the right small distribution recess 116C is displaced to the right from the start port 60A (60B). Therefore, there is almost no ball entering the start port 60A (60B).

  Meanwhile, the second game ball passage surface of the second game stage portion 84 is caused by the left distribution recess 94 by the game ball that has entered the center role 54 from the game ball entrance 76 formed on the side wall portion of the center role 54. When the game ball is distributed to 86, the game ball moves from the left side to the right side in the front view of the game machine on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84. At this time, depending on the movement path of the game ball, the game ball moves on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 while repeating the collision between the second wall portion 90 and the partition wall portion 88. When the game ball moves on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84, the game ball eventually reaches the second ball guide unit 110. Here, the game ball is guided to the second opening 106 </ b> B constituting a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 by the moving path and moving speed of the game ball and the distribution function of the second ball guiding unit 110. . The game ball guided to the second opening 106B enters the inlet 104, and is guided to the outlet 118 through a guide path (not shown) formed at the bottom of the center accessory 54. As described above, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 118 is discharged directly above the start port 60A (60B), so that it is easy to enter the start port 60A (60B). Here, in the configuration in which the introduction port 104 is formed only in the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage unit 78 as in the conventional pachinko machine, the game ball is the first game of the first game stage unit. When the player directly enters the second game ball passage surface of the second game stage section without passing through the ball passage surface, the game ball may enter the discharge port 118 formed on the first game ball passage surface. Therefore, even if the second game ball passage surface of the second game stage portion and the third game ball passage surface of the third game stage portion are separately prepared, the player can play the second game of the second game stage portion. There is no interest in game balls moving on the ball passage surface. However, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the introduction port 104 is formed to extend from the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. Even in the process in which the game ball does not enter the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 but directly enters and moves to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, the introduction port 104 There is a good chance of entering. For this reason, the player watches the game ball passing through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84 with expectation and interest.

  The game ball that has not been guided to the second opening 106B by the second ball guiding unit 110 continues to move from the left side to the right side on the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage unit 84 in front view of the pachinko machine. At this time, the game ball moves while repeating collisions by the second wall portion 90 and the partition wall portion 88 along the movement path. Then, the game ball enters the right distribution area 96. The game balls are distributed to the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100 by the right distribution recess 98. The game balls distributed to the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 by the right distribution recess 98 move the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 from the right side to the left side of the pachinko machine. Then, it is sorted again by the first ball guiding portion 108 and enters the inlet 104 through the first opening 106A in a predetermined case. The game balls that have not been distributed to the first opening 106A continue to move from the right side of the pachinko machine to the left side on the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage 78, and enter the left side allocation area 92. . Then, the game balls are distributed to the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100 by the left distribution recess 94.

  A game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage 78 or the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 enters the right distribution area 96 and is formed by the right distribution recess 98. When the game is distributed to the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100, the third game ball passage surface 102C is entered. Then, the game ball moves from the right side to the left side of the pachinko machine 102C on the third right game ball passage surface 102C, and enters the right small sorting recess 116C. The game balls that have entered the right small distribution recess 116C are distributed by the right small distribution recess 116C and fall from the right small distribution recess 116C, or enter the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A. The game ball that has dropped from the right small distribution recess 116C hardly enters the start port 60A (60B) because the right small distribution recess 116C is displaced to the right from the start port 60A (60B). . Also, the game balls that have entered the third center-side game ball passage surface 102A are distributed by the center-side small distribution recess 116A and fall from the center-side small distribution recess 116A, or the third left game ball passage surface 102B. Enter. As described above, the game ball that has dropped from the center-side small distribution recess 116A can easily enter the start port 60A (60B). Further, the game balls that have entered the third left game ball passage surface 102B are distributed by the left small distribution recess 116B and fall from the left small distribution recess 116B. A game ball that has dropped from the left small distribution recess 116B hardly enters the start port 60A (60B) because the left small distribution recess 116B is displaced to the left from the start port 60A (60B). .

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the center accessory 54 and passes through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, the game ball is the first. The balls are distributed by the ball guide portion 108 and guided to the first opening portion 106 </ b> A constituting a part of the opening portion 106 of the introduction port 104. As a result, the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 118 located directly above the start port 60A (60B), and can easily enter the start port 60A (60B).

  Here, the game ball does not enter the introduction port 104 during the movement of the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, and after passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, Even when the game ball enters the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, the second ball guide portion 110 causes the game ball to pass through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. The possibility of being distributed and guided to the second opening 106B constituting a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 remains. Thereby, even when the player enters the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 after the game ball has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, the game ball I'm worried about whereabouts and will expect it. For this reason, also in the process in which a game ball passes the 2nd game ball passage surface 86 of the 2nd game stage part 84, a game interest can be heightened.

  Further, even when the game ball is not guided to the introduction port 104 from the first opening 106A and the second opening 106B and enters the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100, the game ball is small on the center side. When falling from the sorting recess 116A, the probability of entering the start port 60A (60B) increases. Therefore, the player enters the introduction port 104 when the game ball moves on the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. Even when the player enters the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100, the player is still concerned about the whereabouts of the game ball, and will watch with expectation. Thus, although the three game stage parts 78, 84, and 100 are provided in the center accessory 54, no matter which game stage part the game ball enters, the start opening 60A (60B) There is a possibility of being released from directly above. Therefore, even if the game ball does not enter the introduction port 104 when passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, the player can play the second game ball of the second game stage portion 84. You will continue to be interested in the whereabouts of the game balls passing through the passage surface 86 or the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100. As a result, the player watches the movement trajectory of the game ball with expectation from when the game ball enters the center game 54 until it is discharged to the outside of the center game 54. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  The first opening 106 </ b> A extends from the near-side end of the first game ball passage surface 80 to the center in the width direction of the stage width of the first game ball passage surface 80. The second opening 106 </ b> B extends from the back end of the second game ball passage surface 86 to the center in the width direction of the second game ball passage surface 86. Thus, since the first opening 106A and the second opening 106B occupy about half the stage width of the first game ball passage surface 80 or the second game ball passage surface 86, the game ball is the first opening 106A. Alternatively, the probability of entering the second opening 106B and the probability of passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 or the second game ball passage surface 86 without entering the first opening 106A and the second opening 106B are substantially equal. Become. As a result, the player watches whether or not the game ball enters the first opening portion 106A or the second opening portion 106B while being throbbing, making the game even more interesting.

  In particular, the first opening 106A is formed with a first guiding ball portion 108 for guiding the game ball to the first opening 106A at the peripheral portion, and the second opening 106B has a second opening for the game ball. Since the second ball guiding portion 110 that leads to the portion 106B is formed, the game ball that passes through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 enters the inlet 104 through the first opening 106A. In addition, the game ball passing through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 can easily enter the introduction port 104 through the second opening 106B. As a result, the player has higher expectations for the game balls passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure which overlaps with the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably. Further, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is a partial modification of the structure of the gaming stage of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a special introduction port 120 through which a game ball can enter is located at the back side of the central small distribution recess 116 </ b> A of the third central game ball passage surface 102 </ b> A of the third game stage unit 100. Is formed. The special introduction port 120 communicates with the discharge port 118 by a guide path (not shown). Therefore, the game ball that has entered the special introduction port 120 is always guided to the discharge port 118 and discharged from the discharge port 118.

  According to the second embodiment, the game ball enters the introduction port 104 while passing through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 or the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84. Even if it enters the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100, the possibility of entering the special introduction port 120 remains. In other words, in the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100, it may enter the start port 60A (60B) that the ball falls from the central small distribution recess 116A. In the second embodiment, in addition to this, there is a case where it is guided to the discharge port 118 by entering the special introduction port 120 in addition to this. When the game ball is guided to the discharge port 118 and falls from the discharge port 118, it is easier to enter the start port 60A (60B) than when the game ball falls from the central small sorting recess 116A. The player has great expectations for the whereabouts of the game ball moving on the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest for the rolling game of the game ball on the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure which overlaps with the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably. In addition, the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is a partial modification of the structure of the gaming stage of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, and therefore the differences will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 is formed below the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78. That is, in the first embodiment, the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 are at the same height and on the same plane. In the third embodiment, between the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 in the third embodiment, A step portion 124 is formed in the lower portion of the partition wall portion 88. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 is the highest, the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 is next high, and A third stage is configured such that the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100 is the lowest, and the third stage is arranged in the height direction. Therefore, the first opening 106A and the second opening 106B are formed so as to be shifted in the height direction. The first opening 106A and the second opening 106B are formed with a single opening 106 of the introduction port 104 in plan view.

  Further, as described above, if the heights of the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84 are different, the left distribution area 92 and the right side In the distribution area 96, the inclination angle of the downward inclination from the back side of the pachinko machine toward the front side also increases. For this reason, in the left distribution recessed part 94 and the right distribution recessed part 98, the probability of being distributed to the 3rd game ball passage surface 102 of the 3rd game stage part 100 becomes high.

  According to the third embodiment, when the game ball moves into the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and enters the first opening 106A, the game ball is It will fall freely to 106B and enter the inlet 104. Thus, when the game ball enters the first opening 106A, the player can visually recognize the free fall of the game ball. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the game ball enters the introduction port 104, so that the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the left distribution recess 94 and the right distribution recess 98, the probability of being distributed to the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100 increases, but the game ball is correspondingly increased by the third game stage unit. It becomes easy to enter the special introduction port 120 of the 100 third game ball passage surface 102. Thereby, the game interest of the rolling game of the game ball on the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage unit 100 can be further enhanced.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure which overlaps with the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably. Further, the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment is obtained by partially changing the structure of the gaming stage of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the opening area of the first opening 106 </ b> A that is a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104 and the second opening 106 </ b> B that is a part of the opening 106 of the introduction port 104. The relationship between the opening area and the area of the opening 106 of the special introduction port 120 is based on the opening area of the first opening 106A, and the opening area of the second opening 106B is larger than the opening area of the first opening 106A. The opening area of the opening 122 of the special introduction port 120 is set larger than the opening area of the second opening 106B. In other words, the area of the opening increases as it is positioned downstream in the gravity direction, and the first opening 106A <the second opening 106B <the special introduction port 120 is established as the size relationship of the opening area.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the game balls pass through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, and the third game stage portion 100. Since the opening areas of the openings 106A, 106B, and 122 formed in the game ball passage surfaces 80, 86, and 102 gradually increase as the game ball moves to the game ball passage surface 102, the game balls Moves along with the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78, the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, and the third game ball passage surface 102 of the third game stage portion 100. It becomes easy to enter the openings 106A, 106B, and 122. For this reason, the game ball passes through the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 and further passes through the second game ball passage surface 86 of the second game stage portion 84, so that the third game stage portion. Even when the player enters the third game ball passage surface 102 of 100, the player has great expectations for the whereabouts of the game balls. As a result, the player pays attention to the process in which the game ball moves on the game ball passage surfaces 80, 86, 102 of all the game stage portions 78, 84, 100 inside the center accessory 54, It is possible to further enhance the entertainment interest of the inside of the accessory 54.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the stage member provided in the center accessory of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of the game ball which moves the stage member provided in the center combination of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the stage member provided in the center accessory of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of the game ball which moves the stage member provided in the center combination of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the stage member provided in the center combination of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of the game ball which moves the stage member provided in the center combination of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the stage member provided in the center accessory of the game machine concerning 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed an example of the movement locus | trajectory of the game ball which moves the stage member provided in the center combination of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
26 Game board 28 Game area 54 Center actor 58 Game stage (stage member)
60A start opening (winning entrance)
60B Start entrance (winning entrance)
76 Game Ball Entrance ((Reception Entrance)
78 First Game Stage (First Stage)
84 Second Game Stage (Second Stage)
88 partition wall (partition member)
104 Introduction port 106 Opening portion 106A First opening portion 106B Second opening portion 108 First ball guiding portion (distribution portion, first distribution portion)
110 Second ball guiding part (sorting part, second sorting part)
118 outlet

Claims (4)

A winning opening which is arranged on the surface of the game board and generates a gaming state advantageous to the player by winning a game ball;
A center accessory having a receiving port that is disposed above the winning opening on the game board surface and can receive game balls flowing down on the game board surface;
A stage member which is provided in the center accessory and rolls a game ball received by the receiving port;
A discharge port that is formed at a position vertically above the winning port in the center accessory, and discharges the game ball of the stage member above the winning port,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The stage member is
A first stage portion provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory, to which a game ball received by the receiving port is guided;
The first stage portion is provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory and is separated from the first stage portion by a partition member, and a game ball that has passed through the first stage portion can enter. 2 stage part,
A part of the partition member is cut out and formed so as to straddle the first stage portion and the second stage portion, and the game balls moving the first stage portion and the second stage portion are distributed to the discharge port. An introduction that leads to
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The introduction port includes a first opening formed on the second stage portion side of the first stage portion and a second opening portion formed on the first stage portion side of the second stage portion. Configured,
The first opening is formed from a substantially central part of the stage width across the front-rear direction of the first stage part to an end part on the second stage part side,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second opening is formed from a substantially center portion of a stage width extending in the front-rear direction of the second stage portion to an end portion on the first stage portion side.   A distribution unit that distributes a game ball that moves through the first stage unit and the second stage unit to the opening edge of the first stage unit and the second stage unit, and distributes the game balls to the introduction port. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is formed. The allocating portion formed at the opening edge of the introduction port includes a first allocating portion formed on the first stage portion and a second allocating portion formed on the second stage portion. And
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a surface area of the first distribution unit is set larger than a surface area of the second distribution unit.

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