JP2014012162A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can expand an oscillation width of game balls in an oscillation drainage passage in a sorting device inside a prize winning device.SOLUTION: A game ball B entering a prize winning device 40 from an opening/closing ball entrance part 220 is supplied for a second passage 232 of a first sorting member 230 when a regulation member is in a stop cancellation state and is oscillated in the second passage 232. Since the game ball B can come and go/to and from a communication path communicated with an input terminal of the second passage 232 without any step and the regulation member is not present in an entrance/exit part of the game ball B from the second passage 232 in both a stop state and a stop cancellation state, an oscillation width is not limited by the regulation member. As a result, a Pachinko machine (game machine) which can expand a game ball oscillation width in the second passage 232 in the first sorting member 230 (for example, a sorting device) inside the prize winning device 40 can be provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko machine, a winning device provided in a gaming board at a position different from the starting opening when a gaming ball is inserted into a starting opening provided in the gaming board The movable part of the game is opened so that the game ball can enter the winning device, and the game ball entered in the winning device is guided to a specific area called the V zone or to a non-specific area other than the V zone. There is a gaming machine equipped with a distribution device for distributing the game inside the winning device. In this type of gaming machine, when the game ball is led to the V zone in the normal gaming state, the gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state), for example, the movable portion of the winning device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds. Transition to jackpot state. By this distribution device, the behavior of the game ball whether or not it is guided to the V zone can be interesting, and the fun of the game is improved (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-34728 A

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, the above-described sorting device blocks the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage in the blocked state and holds the game ball to the swing discharge passage in the released state. Some have a movable blocking member that enables supply, but if a movable blocking member is provided in the winning device, there is a problem that the movement of the game ball is limited.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a gaming machine capable of expanding a swinging space in a sorting device in the winning device while having a movable blocking member in the winning device. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board that forms a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be shot,
In the game board, a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter are respectively disposed at predetermined positions in the game area,
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered,
A ball entrance provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member, for distributing and outputting the game balls from the ball-entry portion;
A specification that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and that allows the game balls distributed by the distribution means to enter and that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game balls The club,
A non-specific entrance portion that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and is a entrance portion other than the specific entrance portion, and into which game balls distributed by the distribution means can enter,
With
The sorting means is
A swinging discharge passage for swinging the game ball from the entrance portion in the direction of the passage and discharging it to the specific entrance portion or the non-specific entrance portion;
A communicating portion communicating with the input end of the game ball of the swinging discharge passage without a step;
A stop state in which the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage is stopped by being located at a stop position provided on the back side from the entrance / exit location of the game ball from the swing discharge passage in the communication portion in plan view And a stop member that is in a release state that enables supply of game balls to the swinging discharge passage by being located at a retreat location that is other than the entry / exit location and retracted from the stop location. It is characterized by having.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a gaming board that forms a gaming area into which a gaming ball is to be driven. The game board includes a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter, and a winning device that allows a game ball to enter based on the game ball entering the ball entry means. It is arranged at each location. The winning device includes a main body member, a pitching portion, a sorting unit, a specific pitching portion, and a non-specific pitching portion. The main body member has an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered. The ball entry portion is provided at a predetermined location on the main body member. The distributing means is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and distributes and outputs the game balls from the entrance portion. The specific entry portion is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and can enter the game balls distributed by the distribution means, and a game state that is advantageous for the player by entering the game balls It is a trigger for the occurrence of The non-specific entry part is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and is an entry part other than the specific entry part, and is capable of entering the game balls distributed by the distribution means. The swinging discharge passage of the sorting means swings the game ball from the ball entry portion in the direction of the passage and discharges it to the specific ball entry portion or the non-specific ball entry portion. A communication portion communicates with the input end of the game ball in the swing discharge passage without any step. The stop member stops the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage by being positioned at a stop position provided on the back side of the game ball entering / exiting portion from the swing discharge passage at the communication portion in plan view It is in a stop release state that enables the supply of the game ball to the swinging discharge passage by being in a state other than the entrance / exit location and being located in the retreat location that is retracted from the stop location.

  Therefore, the game ball that has entered the winning device from the winning portion is supplied to the swing discharge passage of the sorting means when the stop member is in the stop release state, and is swung in the swing discharge passage. However, it is possible to go back and forth to the communicating portion that is communicated to the input end of the swinging discharge passage without a step, and the stop member is placed in and out of the swinging discharge passage in either the stop state or the stop release state. Therefore, the rocking width is not limited by the stop member. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of extending the game ball swinging width of the swinging discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device. That is, the swing space in the distribution device in the winning device can be expanded while the winning device is provided with a stop member (movable blocking member).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the game ball that has entered the winning device from the ball entering portion is supplied to the swing discharge passage of the sorting means when the stop member is in the stop release state. Although it is swung in the passage, it can go back and forth to the communicating portion communicated without any step to the input end of the swing discharge passage, and the stop member swings and discharges in both the stop state and the stop release state. Since it does not exist at the place where the game ball enters and exits from the passage, the swinging width is not limited by the stop member. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of extending the game ball swinging width of the swinging discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of an example. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is the perspective view which looked at the game unit in case a pair of wings are closed from the front upper right. It is the perspective view which looked at the game unit in case a pair of wing | blade is an open state from the front upper right. It is a front view of the game unit in the case where the blades of the winning device are closed. It is a general | schematic disassembled perspective view of the winning device seen from the front upper right. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device as seen from the front upper right. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device viewed from the upper left of the back side. It is the partially broken disassembled perspective view which looked at the inside of the winning device which shows a mode that the game ball from an opening-and-closing ball-entry part is guided to the 1st distribution member from the front upper right. It is the partially broken perspective view which looked at the inside of a prize-winning apparatus which shows a mode that the game ball from an opening-and-closing ball-entry part is guided to a stage through another channel | path from the front upper right. It is a figure which shows a mode that the game ball from an opening-and-closing entrance part is guided to a 1st sorting member through an introduction channel | path part, Comprising: It is the sectional view on the AA line of FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the game ball from an opening / closing entrance ball part is guided to a 1st distribution member through an introduction channel | path part, Comprising: It is the BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is the figure which removed the 1st distribution member in FIG. (A) is a top view of a 1st distribution member, (b) is a top view of a 2nd distribution member, (c) is a top view for demonstrating the positional relationship of a 1st distribution member and a 2nd distribution member. . It is a top view of the stage of a winning device. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain portion of the stage is located on one side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball in (a). (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain portion of the stage is located on the other side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of game balls in (a). It is a figure which shows the rocking | fluctuation operation | movement of the left-right direction of the 2nd distribution member when the inside of a winning device is planarly viewed. (A)-(c) is a top view which shows the rocking | fluctuation transition from the maximum left side swing position to a center position by the 2nd distribution member. (A), (b) is a top view which shows the rocking | fluctuation transition to the maximum right-hand-side swing position following the FIG.20 (c). (A) is a top view which shows the 2nd distribution member and its drive mechanism part of the maximum left side swing position, (b) is a figure in the maximum right side swing position conversely. (A) is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which looked at the winning device when the 2nd distribution member is a horizontal attitude | position state from the right side, (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view when the 2nd distribution member is an upward attitude | position state. It is a figure which shows the rocking | fluctuation operation | movement of the up-down direction of a 2nd distribution member. (A) is a figure in case a 2nd distribution member is an intermediate state between each three states of FIG. 19, (b) is the 2nd distribution member 240 shown by the dashed-dotted line in (a) in an upward attitude state It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows that it is. (A), (b) is a side view and a plan view of the second sorting member in the upper left direction, and (c), (d) are a side view and a plan view of the second sorting member in the upper right direction. (A)-(d) is a front view of the 2nd distribution member of a horizontal posture state, CC line longitudinal cross-section, a top view, and DD line longitudinal cross-section, (e)-(f) is an upward posture state The top view, EE line longitudinal section and right side view, (h), (i) are the plan view in the horizontal posture state, and the FF line longitudinal section. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front upper right of the back side member. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back upper left of the back side member. It is a disassembled perspective view of the bottom face side member of a stage. (A) is a plan view in the stop release state, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line GG, (c) is a plan view in the stopped state, and (d) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line HH. It is a front view of the center frame and winning device of a modification.

This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
(0) In a gaming machine equipped with a game board that forms a game area into which game balls are to be driven,
In the game board, a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter are respectively disposed at predetermined positions in the game area,
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered,
A ball entrance provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member, for distributing and outputting the game balls from the ball-entry portion;
A specification that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and that allows the game balls distributed by the distribution means to enter and that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game balls The club,
A non-specific entrance portion that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and is a entrance portion other than the specific entrance portion, and into which game balls distributed by the distribution means can enter,
With
The sorting means is
A swinging discharge passage for swinging the game ball from the entrance portion in the direction of the passage and discharging it to the specific entrance portion or the non-specific entrance portion;
A communicating portion communicating with the input end of the game ball of the swinging discharge passage without a step;
The supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage is stopped by being located at a stop location other than the entrance / exit location of the game ball from the swing discharge passage in the communication portion in plan view, and the entrance / exit A stop member that is in a release state that enables supply of the game ball to the swinging discharge passage by being located at a retreat location that is other than the location and retracted from the stop location. A gaming machine.
According to the invention described in (0), the gaming machine includes the gaming board that forms a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be driven. The game board includes a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter, and a winning device that allows a game ball to enter based on the game ball entering the ball entry means. It is arranged at each location. The winning device includes a main body member, a pitching portion, a sorting unit, a specific pitching portion, and a non-specific pitching portion. The main body member has an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered. The ball entry portion is provided at a predetermined location on the main body member. The distributing means is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and distributes and outputs the game balls from the entrance portion. The specific entry portion is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and can enter the game balls distributed by the distribution means, and a game state that is advantageous for the player by entering the game balls It is a trigger for the occurrence of The non-specific entry part is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and is an entry part other than the specific entry part, and is capable of entering the game balls distributed by the distribution means. The swinging discharge passage of the sorting means swings the game ball from the ball entry portion in the direction of the passage and discharges it to the specific ball entry portion or the non-specific ball entry portion. A communication portion communicates with the input end of the game ball in the swing discharge passage without any step. The stop member is in a stop state to stop the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage by being positioned at a stop position other than the entrance / exit position of the game ball from the swing discharge passage at the communication portion in plan view. By being located at a retreat location other than the location but retracted from the stop location, a stop release state that enables supply of the game ball to the swinging discharge passage is brought about.
Therefore, the game ball that has entered the winning device from the winning portion is supplied to the swing discharge passage of the sorting means when the stop member is in the stop release state, and is swung in the swing discharge passage. However, it is possible to go back and forth to the communicating portion that is communicated to the input end of the swinging discharge passage without a step, and the stop member is placed in and out of the swinging discharge passage in either the stop state or the release state. Therefore, the rocking width is not limited by the stop member. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of extending the game ball swinging width of the swinging discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device. That is, the swing space in the distribution device in the winning device can be expanded while the winning device is provided with a stop member (movable blocking member).

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0),
The swing discharge passage is a first distribution discharge passage that discharges so as to be able to enter the specific ball entry portion, and the sorting means enters the specific ball entry portion more than the first distribution discharge passage. It has a second sorting discharge passage that discharges easily,
The stop member guides the game ball to the first distribution discharge passage in the stop release state and to the second distribution discharge passage in the stop state,
Furthermore, the distribution means includes a visual recognition member that is integrally driven or interlocked with the state change of the stop member to a stop state or a stop release state.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the stop member of the distributing means places the game ball in the first distribution discharge passage which is the swing discharge passage when the stop is released, and in the second distribution discharge passage when the stop is in the stop state. invite. The first distribution discharge passage outputs the game ball so that it can enter the specific entrance portion. The second distribution discharge passage outputs the game ball more easily than the first distribution discharge passage into the specific entry portion. The visual recognition member is integrally driven or interlocked with the state transition to the stop state or the stop release state of the stop member.

  Therefore, since the visual recognition member is integrally driven or interlocked with the state transition of the stop member to the stop state or the stop release state, the player can play the game in the first distribution discharge passage by looking at the state of the visual recognition member. It can be seen that the ball can be guided (for example, a distribution state advantageous to the player). As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to understand the advantageous distribution of game balls by the sorting device in the winning device.

  It should be noted that the swinging discharge passage should be on the front side (side closer to the player), the visual recognition member is located on the front side (side closer to the player) than the swinging discharge passage, and the stop member is swinging. It is preferable that the visual recognition member and the stop member are integrally driven or interlocked with each other, located on the back side (the side farther from the player) than the discharge passage. In this case, since the visual recognition member is not hidden by the game ball that swings in the swing discharge passage, the visual recognition member does not become difficult to see with the game ball. In addition, when the stop member is located on the near side (side closer to the player) than the swinging discharge passage, the swinging discharge passage is positioned on the back side by that amount. Although it is inferior in the visibility of the swing of the game ball, the swing discharge passage is located on the front side (the side closer to the player) than the stop member, so that the player can easily see the swing of the game ball. Can be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The stop member is normally in a stop state, and is in a stop / release state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied.

  Accordingly, the stop member is normally stopped, and the stop member is in the release state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied. Even if the stop member breaks down at the normal time, it is simply discharged through the second sorting discharge passage so that it is difficult to enter the specific entry portion. That is, it is possible to reduce the unreasonable profit that the game balls are always discharged through the first distribution discharge passage that is easier to enter the specific ball entry portion than the second distribution discharge passage. Further, since the stop member is not in the stop release state during the predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied and is not distributed to the first distribution discharge passage, a failure of the stop member can be found.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop member includes a blowout portion in which an upper portion of the communication portion is blown out in either a stop state or a stop release state.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the blow-off portion of the stop member is assumed to be blown out at the upper portion of the communication portion in either the stopped state or the stop-release state. The stop member is not positioned on the entrance / exit location of the game ball from the dynamic discharge passage, and the game ball is not held on the stop member, and the game is between the communication portion and the stop member. There is no such thing as a ball being caught.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The winning device includes an introduction passage portion that guides a game ball that has entered from the entrance portion to the communication portion,
It is a route different from the sorting means and guides a game ball that has entered from the entrance part to the specific entrance part or the non-specific entrance part from the midway part of the introduction passage part or A separate guide passage that discharges to the outside of the winning device,
Guidance switching means for switching to guide the game ball from the entrance section to the separate guidance path when a predetermined separate guidance condition is established, and to guide to the distribution means in other cases;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention as described in said (4), the introduction channel | path part of a winning device guide | introduces the game ball ball-entered from the ball-entry part to a communication part. The separate guidance path is a route different from the sorting means, and guides the game ball entered from the entrance part to the specific entrance part or the non-specific entrance part from the middle part of the introduction path part or wins a prize Drain outside the device. The guidance switching means switches so as to guide the game ball from the entrance portion to the separate guidance path when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, and to guide to the sorting means in other cases.

  Therefore, the guidance switching means, for example, when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, in the final round period in a V continuation type gaming machine or in each round period in a round automatic transition type gaming machine, Since the game ball is guided to the separate guide passage, the game ball does not collide with the stop member, and the service life of the stop member can be extended.

  Further, the guidance switching means, for example, when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, in the final round period in a V continuation type gaming machine or in each round period in a round automatic transition type gaming machine, A game ball is guided to another guide passage, and in other cases, for example, a period other than the last round in a V-continuation type gaming machine or a normal state other than a big hit state in a round automatic transition type gaming machine Since it is switched to guide to the distribution means in the period, it takes time regardless of the time in each round period in the V continuation type gaming machine and the round period in the round automatic transition type gaming machine, that is, the next round acquisition. You can reduce time, reduce the feeling of delay in the big hit effect, quickly move to the next game, and wait unnecessarily even though the profits obtained do not change You can solve the problem.

  Further, for the hall side (game hall side), the time taken regardless of the next round acquisition can be reduced, and the substantial operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased by the reduced time.

  Further, when a predetermined different guidance condition is established, for example, in the final round period of a V-continuation type gaming machine or the whole round period of a round automatic transition type gaming machine, the gaming ball is different from the distribution means. Through the separate guidance path of the route, it is guided to the specific pitching part or the non-specific pitching part faster than the sorting means or discharged to the outside of the winning device, so that the game balls caused by the stoppage of the sorting means There is no problem of stopping, and the occurrence of residual sphere processing can be reduced. In other words, the operation of the distribution means is not stopped at the final round of the V-continuation type gaming machine or at all rounds of the round automatic transition type gaming machine, so the game ball is used by the distribution device in the stopped state. Can solve the problem of unintentional remaining ball processing caused by unexpectedly stopping in the winning device.

  As a result, it is possible to reduce the time it takes for the game ball to enter and exit the winning device regardless of the acquisition of the next round, improve the operating rate of the gaming machine, and reduce the occurrence of remaining ball processing. A gaming machine can be provided.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The first distribution discharge passage, which is the swing discharge passage, is located in front of the second distribution discharge passage, and slowly retains the game balls as compared to the second distribution discharge passage. Is,
The winning device includes a stage unit that allows the game balls distributed by the distributing unit to move and guides to either the specific ball unit or the non-specific ball unit,
The separate guidance path guides a game ball entered from the entrance portion to the stage portion faster than the sorting means.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), the 1st distribution discharge path which is a rocking | fluctuation discharge path is located in a front near side rather than a 2nd distribution discharge path, and is in a 2nd distribution discharge path. In comparison, the game ball stays slowly. The winning device is provided with a stage unit that allows the game balls distributed by the distribution means to move and guide the game balls to either a specific pitching unit or a non-specific pitching unit. The separate guide passage guides the game ball entered from the entrance portion to the stage portion faster than the sorting means (particularly the swinging discharge passage). Therefore, by swinging the game ball in the first distribution discharge passage which is the swing discharge passage, that is, by placing the slow game ball on the near side for the player, the situation can be shown better. . In addition, since the game ball guided in the separate guide passage without passing through the sorting means (particularly the swinging discharge passage) is guided to the stage portion and guided to either the specific entrance portion or the non-specific entrance portion, Not only is the game ball processed quickly, but the player can visually recognize the game ball that has passed through the separate guide passage on the stage unit, and can check the game ball that has entered the winning device.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
The introduction passage portion includes an openable / closable portion that can be freely opened and closed at a bottom surface portion at a predetermined location thereof,
The opening and closing part is formed with an opening of a size that allows the game ball to fall when it is in the open state, and the game ball passes through as it is in the closed state,
The separate guide passage is a hanging passage whose input side communicates with the opening of the opening / closing portion and whose output side is opened on the stage portion.

  According to the invention as described in said (6), the opening-and-closing part which can be opened and closed is provided in the bottom face part in the predetermined location of the introduction channel | path part. This opening / closing part is formed with an opening having a size that allows the game ball to fall when it is in the open state, and allows the game ball to pass through in the closed state. The separate guide passage is connected to the opening of the opening / closing portion on the input side and is a hanging passage whose output side is opened on the stage portion, so that the game ball can be quickly moved to the stage portion without stagnation in the hanging passage. The supplied game ball is not stopped due to the separate guide passage.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The entrance portion is an open / close entrance that changes to an open state in which a game ball can enter based on the game ball entering the entrance means,
The gaming machine, wherein the stop member is in a release state for a predetermined period in synchronism with the transition of the opening / closing entrance to the open state.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the opening / closing entrance part as a ball entry part changes to an open state in which a game ball can enter based on the game ball entering the ball entry means. The stop member is released from the stop state for a predetermined period in synchronization with the transition of the opening / closing inlet to the open state. Accordingly, the game ball that has entered the open / closed inlet / outlet portion is guided to the first distribution / discharge passage by the stop member that is in the stop / release state in synchronization with the open / close inlet portion, and swings in the first distribution / discharge passage. It may be moved and discharged so as to enter the specific entry part. On the other hand, even if it is a game ball that has entered the open / closed entrance portion, if the stop member is in the stopped state, it is guided to the second distribution discharge passage and is more specific than the first distribution discharge passage. It is difficult to enter and is discharged. Therefore, it is possible to make the game balls in the winning device interesting.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (5) to (7),
The stage portion includes a rolling area in which the game balls sorted by the sorting means can roll,
The specific ball portion and the non-specific ball portion are provided on one side of the rolling region,
The stage portion generates, in the rolling region, a ridge that extends in the width direction of the rolling region orthogonal to the one side direction in the rolling region, and the ridge is downstream of the rolling region. Equipped with a wave generating means for moving in the direction,
The winning device includes a movable sorting member different from the sorting unit that outputs the game balls supplied from the sorting unit at least in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage unit. To play.

  According to the invention as described in said (8), the stage part is provided with the rolling area | region where the game ball distributed by the distribution means can roll. The specific entry portion and the non-specific entry portion are provided on one side of the rolling region. The undulation generating means generates a peak portion in the rolling region that is continuous with the width direction of the rolling region perpendicular to the one side direction in the rolling region, and the peak portion in the downstream direction of the rolling region. Move. The movable sorting member in the winning device sorts and outputs the game balls supplied from the sorting means at least in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage unit.

  Therefore, the rolling region is determined by the timing at which the game balls are distributed and output from the movable sorting member in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage portion and the movement timing of the undulation (mountain portion) in the rolling region by the undulation generating means. The rolling direction of the game ball at is determined. In other words, a game ball that rolls in the width direction of the rolling area is affected by a mountain portion that moves in the depth direction of the rolling area, thereby generating a combined force in an oblique direction and causing the game ball to roll. Since the moving area starts to roll in the diagonal direction, if the game ball is affected by the mountain when it is output in the width direction of the rolling area, it will roll in the diagonal direction from that point. When the ball is output in the width direction of the rolling area and proceeds in that direction for a while, it will roll in an oblique direction from that point, so there is a change in the rolling direction of the game ball Can be made. That is, although the position at which the game ball is output from the movable sorting member in the width direction of the rolling area (the position to drop) is the same every time, the game ball is unexpectedly moved down in the rolling area due to the moving mountain part of the rolling area. The rolling region can be rolled over a wide range, and a change in whether or not to enter the specific entrance portion can be provided.

  Moreover, various behaviors of the game ball can be shown while simplifying the operation of the mountain. In other words, since the ridge only moves along one direction of the rolling region, it is very compact even if the ridge is hard or soft controlled, and the hill is controlled to operate or stop sequentially. Compared to the configuration to be made, it can be made compact, and since the peak portion is a simple operation, it is easy to find an illegal operation. Further, since the mountain portion is a simple operation, the player does not have the impression that the mountain portion is an unauthorized gaming machine in which the mountain portion is illegally controlled.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the game balls on the stage distributed by the distribution device in the winning device interesting.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The gaming machine, wherein the rolling area of the stage portion is a horizontal or substantially horizontal area.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, since the rolling area of the stage portion is a horizontal or substantially horizontal area, the game ball output in the width direction of the rolling area advances in the output direction. The game ball starts to roll in the rolling area diagonally because the combined force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball from the influence of the mountain part moving in the depth direction of the rolling area, The undulation (mountain portion) in the rolling region by the undulating means can be directed to one side of the rolling region.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (8) or (9),
The movable sorting member includes a first output unit that outputs a game ball from the ball entry unit in a forward direction toward the specific ball entry unit without passing through the stage unit, and a game ball from the ball entry unit. And a second output section that outputs the stage in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage section.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, the game ball output in the forward direction from the first output portion of the movable sorting member may enter the specific entrance portion without going through the rolling area. The game ball output from the first output unit can be prevented from being blocked from entering the specific entrance by the mountain part in which the rolling region moves, and output from the first output unit to the specific entrance Profit to be entered can be secured. In addition, the game ball output from the second output unit in the width direction of the rolling area can be provided with an interesting feature that it may enter the specific pitching part under the influence of the mountain moving in the rolling area. .

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10),
Support means is provided for supporting the movable sorting member on the rolling area of the stage portion with an interval through which a game ball can pass between the movable sorting member and the rolling area. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the supporting means supports the movable sorting member on the rolling area of the stage portion with an interval through which the game ball can pass between the rolling area. Therefore, the game ball can also roll in the lower area of the movable sorting member in the rolling area, and the rolling area of the stage portion can be utilized to the maximum in its width direction. Also, when a game ball that rolls in the rolling area of the stage portion passes under the movable sorting member, it appears once hidden, and the player can see whether or not he / she enters the specific pitching portion. Yes, the game ball can be more interesting.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (11),
The game machine characterized in that the movable sorting member is an opaque member.

  According to the invention described in (12), since the movable sorting member is an opaque member, the game ball that rolls in the rolling region of the stage portion is temporarily hidden when passing under the movable sorting member, After that, the player sometimes appears from below the movable sorting member and sees whether or not he / she enters the specific entrance portion, and the behavior of the game ball can be made more interesting.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (11),
The game machine characterized in that the movable sorting member is a transparent member or a translucent member.

  According to the invention described in (13) above, since the movable sorting member is a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, the game ball that rolls in the rolling region of the stage portion is completely transferred even under the movable sorting member. The player may be able to see whether or not he / she will enter the specific entry part after confirming without losing sight of the rolling of the game ball. can do.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (13),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stage portion includes wall portions for stopping the game ball in the rolling region at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region.

  According to the invention described in (14) above, the stage portion includes the wall portions for stopping the game ball in the rolling region at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region. Even if the game ball output from the member in the width direction of the rolling area reaches the both ends in the width direction of the rolling area, it is reflected by the wall portions at both ends and rolls to the reflected game ball. The moving peak in the area can act and change its rolling direction, not only can the game ball be directed in the direction opposite to the output direction of the movable sorting member, but also by the moving peak The rolling direction of the game ball can be changed.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14),
The back side portion of the movable sorting member located on the back side in the internal space is the base end side, and the near side portion of the movable sorting member located on the near side in the internal space is the tip side. A gaming machine comprising: a lateral swinging means for swinging the distal end sideways in the internal space with the base end side of the movable sorting member as an axis.

  According to the invention described in (15) above, the lateral swinging means swings laterally in the internal space with the proximal end side of the movable sorting member as an axis, so that the horizontal swinging means rolls from the movable sorting member. Diversity can be provided in the output direction to the moving area, and more various behaviors of the game ball can be generated in relation to the moving mountain part in the rolling area.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14),
A gaming machine comprising: a vertical swinging means for swinging the distal end side in the internal space in the vertical direction about the base end side of the movable sorting member.

  According to the invention described in (16) above, the vertical swinging means swings in the vertical direction in the internal space with the distal end side in the internal space with the proximal end side of the movable sorting member as an axis, so that the distal end of the movable sorting member It is possible to change the output direction of the game balls on the movable sorting member by changing between an upward posture with the side facing upward and a downward posture with the distal end side of the movable sorting member facing downward, and the movable sorting member Thus, it is possible to provide more diversity in the output direction from the to the rolling area, and it is possible to generate more various behaviors of the game ball in relation to the moving mountain part in the rolling area.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14),
By reciprocating the distal end side in the longitudinal direction in the internal space when the distal end side is swung in the internal space in the lateral direction with the base end side of the movable sorting member as an axis, A gaming machine comprising: a mountain-like rocking means for rocking the tip side in a substantially double mountain shape.

  According to the invention as described in said (17), when the double mountain-shaped rocking | fluctuating means swings the front end side to a horizontal direction in internal space centering on the base end side of a movable distribution member, the said movable type | formula By reciprocating the distal end side of the sorting member in the vertical direction in the internal space, the distal end side of the movable sorting member is swung in a substantially double mountain shape when viewed from the front. In the posture located at the foot of the two mountains, a game ball may be output from the first output part toward the specific ball entry part without going through the rolling region, and the front end side of the movable sorting member is In the posture positioned on the top of the mountain, a game ball may be output from the second output unit in the width direction of the rolling region, and the output direction from the movable sorting member can be varied.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (18), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of extending the gaming ball swinging width of the swinging discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. The winning opening (or passing through the operating gate) may be mentioned. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (such as a variable winning means or a special winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. To which a valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) is given.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable / closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side when viewed as an opening / closing axis, and one side portion (for example, the left-hand side when viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 And a front frame set 14 attached to the frame 12 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member that forms the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

  Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and an opening having a substantially central position as an opening center (a game area 30a described later with reference to FIG. 2). A plate-like member having an opening having an equivalent size is formed.

  The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with an opening / closing axis J1 in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front. In other words, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to a resin base (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is detachably attached to the back side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is positioned at an opening of the resin base (not shown).

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close shaft extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Can be opened forward.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14, as viewed from the front, is a lower tray unit 13 positioned at the bottom, an upper tray unit 21 positioned above the lower tray unit 13, and the upper tray unit 21. And a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the main body. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are respectively attached to the respective portions on the front side of the base plate body (not shown) to constitute a front frame set 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The lower plate unit 13 includes a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, and a game ball launching handle 18 on the front side thereof.

  The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is used to draw out (discharge) the game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. The game balls that are opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball launcher 38 is driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output unit 24 has two left and right upper portions when viewed from the front of the front frame set 14, and a speaker 48 (see FIG. 3) provided in the front frame set 14 or inside the rear frame. It is an output port for outputting the sound.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (a position directly above the lower plate 15). The top plate 19 is provided as a receiving tray. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line.

  The glass frame part 23 is provided with the window part 101 formed in the upper side of the upper plate unit 21, as shown in FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, most of the game area 30 a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 is externally attached to the front frame set 14 at the center of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape is formed so that the window portion 101 can be visually recognized from the side. Specifically, the window 101 has a substantially vertically long elliptical shape with a hollow center, and a glass unit (not shown) is attached to the front frame set 14 so that the hollow portion is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically long elliptical shape. It is attached to the back side. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various types of electrical decorations (a first electrical decoration unit 102, a second electrical illumination unit 103, and a third electrical illumination unit 104) around the window 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first electric decoration unit 102 (left electric decoration part) that incorporates an LED or the like in the left part around the window part 101 in a front view. A second electric decoration part 103 (right electric decoration part) incorporating an LED or the like in a right place around the window part 101, and a third electric decoration part 104 containing an LED or the like in an upper part around the window part 101. (Upper illumination part). These lighting parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game by changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first lighting unit 102, the second lighting unit 103, and the third lighting unit 104 function as jackpot lamps, and are turned on or flashing when jackpots are performed, Inform. In addition, the first and second illumination units 102 and 103 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. ing. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window 101 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 has a planar shape, the stamp S1 (see FIG. 2) attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 is suitably read by the machine from the planar portion of the small window 107. be able to.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card (for example, a prepaid card) is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Game balls are rented out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a rectangular plywood shape as viewed from the front and has a shape in which both left corners are removed, and its peripheral portion (outer portions of rails 51 and 52, which will be described later) is inside. The game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is attached in a state where it is in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12 in FIG. It is in a state visible from the front outer side of the front frame set 14 through the window portion 101 (glass plate 137) shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 1) to the upper part of the game board 30. The game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long metal strip members made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in an inner and outer double. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical ring shape except for about 1/4 of the upper side. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. It has become. Further, in a state in which the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer rail 52 is located at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Is configured such that a return rubber 54 (a member indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12 is located. Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, a wall portion 55 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 2) formed on the inner frame 12 is located from the front end of the outer rail 52 to the right front end of the inner rail 51. Thus, the right side of the game area 30 is partitioned.

  The lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for sticking a seal (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned and formed in a substantially vertically long oval shape by inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface is greatly configured.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is disposed below the first start port 31 disposed at two positions on the left side and the right side below the board surface, and below the first start port 31 on the left side below the board surface. And a second start port 33.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 30 is provided with a vertically long gaming unit 200 at the center of the gaming area 30a when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming unit 200 is a unit in which the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged in the vertical direction in order from the top. The display device 60 includes a display screen 61 and displays a predetermined effect on the display screen 61 (for example, a predetermined effect display according to the state of the winning device 40). The winning device 40 is capable of entering the game ball B flowing down the game area 30 a based on the game ball B having entered the first start port 31 or the second start port 33.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming unit 200 is arranged on the entire outer periphery of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 in a front view and with the corners of the display screen 61 hidden. A center frame 90 is provided. The center frame 90 may be arranged at least at a part of the periphery of the display screen 61. For example, the center frame 90 may be arranged in a state in which the end of the display screen 61 is hidden, or is arranged in at least a part of the periphery of the display screen 61 without hiding the display screen 61. It may be a thing.

  Here, the structure of the display device 60, the winning device 40, and the center frame 90 in the gaming unit 200 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gaming unit 200 viewed from the front upper right when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the closed state. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the gaming unit 200 viewed from the front upper right when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the open state. FIG. 6 is a front view of the gaming unit 200 when the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are closed. 4 and 5, a part of the guide passage 92 is not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming unit 200 is attached to the central portion of the gaming area 30a of the gaming board 30, and the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are at the central portion in the width direction of the gaming region 30a and in that order. It is in the state arranged in parallel from the top in the vertical direction.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the gaming unit 200 is one in which a center frame 90 and a winning device 40 are integrally formed. That is, the center frame 90 and a main body member 210 (to be described later) of the winning device 40 are assembled to form an integral structure. In addition, it is good also as a one-piece | unit structure by resin-molding the center frame 90 and the main body member 210 mentioned later of the winning device 40 so that separation is impossible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 collects the game balls B that have not entered the first start port 31, the second start port 33, or the winning device 40 at the lowest position in the game area 30a. An out port 36 is provided.

  The first start port 31, the second start port 33, the game unit 200 (winning device 40, center frame 90), etc. are respectively inserted into the through holes 247a (not shown) formed by router processing in the game board 30. And is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with screws or the like. The first start port 31 and the second start port 33 described above correspond to the ball entry means in the present invention.

  Here, the structure of the center frame 90 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 6, the center frame 90 includes entrances 91 through which the game balls B can enter, for example, at both the left and right sides. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 6, the center frame 90 is guided by the guide passage portion 92 that guides the game ball B that has entered the entrance 91, and the guide passage portion 92. A swing stage 93 provided at a position below the display device 60 that swings the game ball B so that the game ball B is visible (or may be rolling, moving, or one-way). There is provided a discharge portion 94 for discharging the swinged game ball B to the upper portion of the winning device 40 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61 at a position below the display device 60.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the swing stage 93 includes a plurality of swing surfaces (two steps in the embodiment) on which the game ball B swings in the width direction when viewed from the front. Specifically, the two-stage swing surface is composed of an upper first swing surface 93a on the farthest side, and a lower second swing surface 93b on the nearer side than the first swing surface 93a. The game ball B flows down in the order of the first swing surface 93a and the second swing surface 93b.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the discharge unit 94 places the game ball B from the swing stage 93 on the upper portion of the winning device 40 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61 at a position below the display device 60. To be discharged.

  Next, the winning device 40 immediately below the center frame 90 in the gaming unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as seen from the front upper right. FIG. 8 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as seen from the front upper right. FIG. 9 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as seen from the upper left of the back surface. FIG. 10 is a partially broken exploded perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 showing a state in which the game balls B from the opening / closing entrance ball section 220 are guided to the first sorting member 230, as seen from the front upper right. FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 showing a state in which the game ball B from the opening / closing ball entering section 220 is guided to the stage 250 through another passage 265 as seen from the upper right front. FIG. 12 is a view showing a state in which the game ball B from the opening / closing entrance portion 220 is guided to the first sorting member 230 through the introduction passage portion 222, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 13 is a view showing a state in which the game ball B from the opening / closing entrance part 220 is guided to the first sorting member 230 through the introduction passage part 222, and is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram excluding the first sorting member 230 in FIG. 13. 15A is a plan view of the first sorting member 230, FIG. 15B is a plan view of the second sorting member 240, and FIG. 15C is the position of the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240. It is a top view for demonstrating a relationship. FIG. 16 is a plan view of the stage 250 of the winning device 40. FIG. 17A is a longitudinal sectional view of the winning device 40 when the peak portion 252 of the stage 250 is located on one side (the specific winning portion 260 side: the downstream side), and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game ball B in a). FIG. 18A is a longitudinal sectional view of the winning device 40 when the mountain portion 252 of the stage 250 is located on the other side, and FIG. 18B shows the flow of the game ball B in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 to 6, the winning device 40 includes a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball B that has entered the ball, and the discharging by the main body member 210. A game ball B that is provided immediately below the portion 94 and flows down outside the center frame 90 in the game area 30a based on the game ball B entering the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. An open / close ball entrance 220 that changes to an open state in which a ball can be entered, an introduction passage 222 that guides the game ball B that has entered the open / close ball entrance 220 to the inside of the winning device 40, and an internal space of the main body member 210 The first distributing member 230 that retains and distributes the game balls B guided in the internal space of the main body member 210 by the introduction passage portion 222, and the movable that distributes the game balls B distributed by the first distributing member 230 Of expression Two distribution members 240, a stage 250 on which a game ball B from the second distribution member 240 and a game ball B from another passage 265 described later can move (flow down), and one of the stages 250 in the internal space of the main body member 210. The game ball B that is provided on the side and can be entered by the second sorting member 240 is possible, and when the game ball B enters, a specific prize that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player The winning portion 260 (V zone) is provided on one side of the stage 250 in the internal space of the main body member 210, and is a winning portion different from the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). And a normal winning portion 262 into which the played game ball B can enter.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the normal winning portion 262 is provided on both sides of the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), and the game ball B that moves (flows down) the stage 250 is one side of the stage 250. The player enters a specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or a normal winning portion 262 on the side.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the main body member 210 is located on the front side thereof, and includes a front side member 211 having a visual recognition opening 211 a, a right side member 212 located on the right side thereof, and a left side located on the left side thereof. A member 213, a rear member 214 located on the rear side, an upper member 215 located on the upper side, and a bottom member 216 located on the bottom side, and these front member 211 and right member An internal space surrounded by 212, the left side member 213, the back side member 214, the upper side member 215, and the bottom side member 216 is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the opening / closing entrance ball portion 220 is located at a position of the upper side member 215 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) in the main body member 210, which is a position immediately below the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90. Is provided. In the first state (entrance restricted state), the open / close entrance part 220 can enter the game ball B from the discharge part 94 of the center frame 90, but the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a can be entered. It is difficult (or may be impossible) to enter the flowing game ball B. In addition, the opening / closing entrance portion 220 has a second state (ingress) that is more open than the first state (entrance restricted state) based on the game ball B entering the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. The ball restriction release state (for example, the open state) is entered. In this second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, the open state), the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 can enter and the outside of the center frame 90 The game ball B flowing down is easier to enter than in the first state (entrance restricted state).

  A gaming unit 200 different from the present embodiment may be used. That is, the center frame 90 is provided with a passage plate indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6, and the ends of the pair of closed blades 41a and 41b are in contact with or close to both ends of the passage plate, and a pair of the open state is opened. By forming an opening between the tip end side of each of the blades 41a and 41b and both ends of the passage plate, the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 is placed on the passage plate on either the left or right side. If the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the closed state, the game ball B from the passage plate is discharged into the game area 30a without entering the open / close ball-in part 220, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b If is open, the game ball B from the passage plate opens and closes through the opening (the opening formed between the tip side of the pair of open blades 41a and 41b and both ends of the passage plate). Even if it enters into the entrance part 220 There.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the opening / closing ball entering section 220 is arranged so that a pair of left and right sides is provided on both sides of the opening 41 e in the upper portion of the winning device 40 and the opening 41 e into which the game ball B can enter. The blades 41a and 41b are opened and closed by a blade driving device 49 (see FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the opening / closing entrance 220 has a pair of blades 41 a, 41 b that rotate and open so that the tip ends are separated from each other about the shaft 41 c on the lower end side. As shown in FIG. 4, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are connected to the shaft portion 41c in a second state where the game ball B flowing down the center frame 90 can enter the ball (in a restriction state for releasing the ball, for example, an open state). As a shaft center, the tip side can be changed to a first state (entrance restricted state) rotated so as to be closer to each other than a second state (entrance restricted release state, for example, open state), and a pair of The blades 41a and 41b are located within the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the opened state.

  The opening / closing entrance 220 is a center frame regardless of the first state (entrance restriction state: see FIG. 4) or the second state (entrance restriction release state, for example, open state: see FIG. 5) of the blades 41a, 41b. Although the game balls B from the discharge unit 94 of 90 can win into the winning device 40, the center frame 90 in the game area 30a is in the first state (the ball entry restricted state) of the blades 41a and 41b shown in FIG. It is difficult to play the game ball B flowing down the outside, and in the second state (entrance restriction release state) of the blades 41a and 41b shown in FIG. 5, the game ball B flowing down the center frame 90 in the game area 30a Also, it becomes possible to win in the winning device 40.

  Also, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are opened for a predetermined time (for example, once for 2 seconds in this embodiment) after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the first start port 31. It is like that. Further, the blades 41a and 41b perform predetermined opening (for example, 1 second for 2 seconds, for example, twice continuously after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the second start port 33. ) Is to be done. The opening time may be changed to any time other than 2 seconds (for example, any time such as 1.8 seconds).

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the introduction passage portion 222 guides the game ball B entered from the opening 41 e of the opening / closing entrance ball portion 220 once in the rear direction at a substantially central position of the opening / closing entrance ball portion 220. A pair of L-shaped passages 223 that are guided laterally from the left and right are arranged side by side, and are connected to the downstream side of both L-shaped passages 223 so as to guide the game ball B toward the front side. 224. The pair of L-shaped passages 223 in the introduction passage portion 222 is provided in the upper side member 215 as shown in FIGS. Further, the front-facing passage 224 on the right side of the introduction passage portion 222 is provided on the upper side of the right member 212 as shown in FIGS. The front facing passage 224 on the left side of the introduction passage portion 222 is provided on the upper side of the left member 213 as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 10, 12, 13, and 15 (a), the first sorting member 230 has a downstream side of the left introduction passage portion 222 (that is, a downstream side of the left front-facing passage 224) and a right side. A branch passage 233 including a first passage 231 and a second passage 232 that communicate with the downstream side of the introduction passage portion 222 (that is, the downstream side of the right-side forward passage 224).

  The first passage 231 of the branch passage 233 is located on the back side, and a discharge hole 231a for dropping the game ball B toward the second sorting member 240 is provided at the passage middle position of the first passage 231. I have. As will be described later, the game ball B from the first passage 231 is discharged over a wide range from the second sorting member 240 via the stage 250 or directly toward the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262. Therefore, it is more difficult to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) than the second passage 232.

  In addition, the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233 is located on the near side, and is a swing passage that is lower on the center side than on both ends in a front view. A discharge inclined portion 232 a for discharging the game ball B toward the second sorting member 240 is provided at the intermediate position of the passage. That is, the second passage 232 swings the game ball B in the direction of the passage and discharges the game ball B toward the second distribution member 240. From the second distribution member 240, the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion It is discharged directly to one of 262.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 31 to be described later, the first sorting member 230 includes a communication path 310 that communicates with the input end of the game ball B of the second path 232 without any step, and a communication path 310 in plan view. The supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232 is stopped by being located at a stop location other than the entry / exit location of the game ball B from the second passage 232, and the location other than the entry / exit location is A movable restricting member 312 is provided which is in a stop release state that enables supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232 by being positioned at the retreat location retracted from the stop location. Note that, as shown in an enlarged view within a one-dot chain line circle in FIG. 10, the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231 when the regulating member 312 is in the stopped state (in an oblique posture).

  That is, the restricting member 312 guides the game ball B to the second passage 232 in the stop release state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), and the second in the stop state shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d). The guide to the passage 232 is blocked by the restriction member 312, and the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231.

  More specifically, the regulating member 312 is moved upward in a position that is one step lower than the passage surface of the forward-facing passage 224 in the unlocked state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b). Since the game ball B from the forward-facing passage 224 passes through the restriction member 312 as it is and reaches the communication passage 310, the game ball B is guided to the second passage 232. On the other hand, in the stopped state shown in FIGS. 31C and 31D, since the regulating member 312 protrudes upward at a position higher than the passage surface of the forward-facing passage 224, the second The guide to the passage 232 is blocked by the restriction member 312, and the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231.

  Further, the restricting member 312 is normally stopped, and is stopped for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, a predetermined period after winning the first start port 31 or the second start port 33). Released state. Specifically, as will be described later, the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are simultaneously opened once (for 2 seconds) or opened twice (based on winning at the first start port 31 or the second start port 33). In this case, the regulating member 312 is released from the stopped state for a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds). Strictly speaking, in order to realize the unlocking state of the restricting member 312 during a part of the period during which the game ball B entering from the open blades 41a and 41b can reach the restricting member 312, the winning device 40 For example, one second after the blades 41a and 41b are opened, the restricting member 312 is in a release state for 0.2 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the restricting member 312 includes a notch 314 in which the upper portion of the communication path 310 is blown out in either the stopped state or the stopped release state. In other words, in this embodiment, the cutout portion 314 of the regulating member 312 has the game ball B in and out of the second passage 232 in the communication passage 310 in a plan view as shown in FIG. It has an approximately U-shape that is open so that it does not exist in any place.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the first sorting member 230 includes a decorative member 316 that is integrally driven or interlocked with the state transition of the regulating member 312 to the stopped state or the stopped release state. That is, the front side portion of the regulating member 312 is a decorative member 316 for decoration. A separate decorative member 316 may be attached to the front side of the regulating member 312.

  Here, the configuration of the shift mechanism 320 that shifts the regulating member 312 in the right member 212 to a stopped state or a stopped release state will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the transition mechanism portion 320 in the right member 212 includes a regulating member 312 that is provided at the front upper side portion of the right member 212 and is provided at the tip portion of the forward-facing passage 224 so as to be capable of state transition. A projecting portion 312a of the regulating member 312 is inserted into the attachment hole 322a on the distal end side, and a substantially U-shaped transmission member 322 whose central portion is pivotally supported inside the right side member 212, and a base of the transmission member 322 A connection member 324 having an attachment hole 324a into which an operation projection 322b formed near the end side is inserted, and a movable piece 326a to which the connection member 324 is attached have a reference position and a protrusion position protruding from the reference position. And a decorative member solenoid 326 that can be shifted to the above.

  That is, when the movable piece 326 a of the decoration member solenoid 326 is located at the protruding position, the connecting member 324 attached to the movable piece 326 a also protrudes, and the transmission member 322 is caused to protrude by the protrusion of the connecting member 324. The mounting hole 322a on the distal end side of the transmission member 322 in this lowered position is positioned on the lower side, and the protruding portion 312a of the regulating member 312 inserted in the lower mounting hole 322a is also positioned on the lower side. Therefore, the restricting member 312 is in a stopped state (inclined posture), the guide to the second passage 232 is blocked, and the decorative member 316 integrated with the restricting member 312 is also in a state indicating the stopped state of the restricting member 312. .

  On the contrary, when the movable piece 326a of the decoration member solenoid 326 is located at the reference position, the connection member 324 attached to the movable piece 326a is not projected, and the non-projected connection member is not projected. 324 causes the transmission member 322 to be in the raised position, and the position of the mounting hole 322a on the distal end side of the transmission member 322 in the raised position is located at the raised position higher than the lowered position, and is inserted into the mounting hole 322a at the raised position. Since the protrusion 312a of the restricting member 312 is also in the raised position, the restricting member 312 is in a released state (horizontal posture), and can be guided to the second passage 232, and is integrated with the restricting member 312. The member 316 will also be in the state which shows the stop release state of the control member 312. FIG.

  In addition, since the structure of the displacement mechanism part 320 in the left side member 213 is also the same as that described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  Here, the configuration and the like of the second sorting member 240 and its drive mechanism 270 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a left-right swinging operation of the second sorting member 240 when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed in plan. 20 (a) to 20 (c) are plan views showing the swing transition of the second sorting member 240 from the maximum left swing position to the center position. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are plan views showing the swing transition of the second sorting member 240 to the maximum right swing position following FIG. 20 (c). FIG. 22A is a plan view showing the second sorting member 240 in the maximum left swing position and the drive mechanism portion 270, and FIG. 22B is a view in the maximum right swing position on the contrary. . FIG. 23A is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 viewed from the right side when the second distribution member 240 is in the horizontal posture state, and FIG. 23B is a view in which the second distribution member 240 is in the upward posture state. FIG. FIG. 24 is a view showing the swinging motion of the second sorting member 240 in the vertical direction. FIG. 25A is a view when the second sorting member 240 is in an intermediate state between the three states in FIG. 19, and FIG. 25B is a second dashed line in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows that the distribution member 240 is an upward attitude | position state. FIGS. 26A and 26B are a side view and a plan view of the second sorting member 240 in the upper left direction, and FIGS. 26C and 26D are views of the second sorting member 240 in the upper right state. It is a side view and a top view. FIGS. 27A to 27D are a front view, a CC line longitudinal section, a plan view, and a DD line longitudinal section of the second sorting member 240 in a horizontal posture state, and FIGS. 27E to 27F. FIG. 27A is a plan view of the second sorting member 240 in the upward posture state, a vertical cross-sectional view and a right side view taken along the line EE, and FIGS. 27H and 27I are plan views of the second sorting member 240 in the horizontal posture state; It is a FF line longitudinal section. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the rear side member 214 as seen from the front upper right. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the rear side member 214 as seen from the upper left rear side.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rear side of the second sorting member 240 is connected to a driven member 271 that is driven in the left-right direction and the up-down direction in a front view by a drive mechanism unit 270 provided on the back-side member 214. ing. In this embodiment, the driven member 271 is reciprocally driven (oscillated) in a substantially M shape (double mountain shape) in front view as shown by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. The second sorting member 240 is reciprocally driven (swinged) as indicated by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 6 with the driven member 271 on the back side thereof as the drive axis. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed in plan, the second distribution member 240 is swung in the left-right direction, and in the three states in FIG. 19, the second distribution member 240 is in FIG. ) In the horizontal state as shown in FIG. 25A, and in the intermediate state between the three states in FIG. 19 indicated by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 25A, the tip of the second sorting member 240 is shown in FIG. The side is facing up.

  Specifically, the second sorting member 240 has a central horizontal state (a state shown in FIG. 20 (c) and FIG. 23 (a)) in which the distal end side faces the front side in a substantially horizontal posture at the center in front view. The tip side is swayed to the right and the right horizontal state is in a substantially horizontal position (the state shown in FIG. 21B and FIG. 23A), and the tip side is swayed to the left and the left horizontal state is in a substantially horizontal position ( 20A and the state of FIG. 23A), and a state in the upper right direction (FIG. 21A and FIG. 23A) in which the tip side is maximum upward at an intermediate position between the center horizontal state and the right horizontal state. b) state) and a left-upward state (the state shown in FIG. 20B and FIG. 23B) in which the tip side is maximally upward at an intermediate position between the center horizontal state and the left horizontal state. is there.

  And this 2nd distribution member 240 is a center horizontal state (FIG.20 (c) and the state of Fig.23 (a))-> upper right direction state (Fig.21 (a) and the state of Fig.23 (b))-> Right horizontal state (FIG. 21 (b) and FIG. 23 (a) state) → Upper right state → Center horizontal state → Upper left state (FIG. 20 (b) and FIG. 23 (b) state) → Left horizontal The reciprocating drive with one cycle of the state (the state in FIG. 20A and the state in FIG. 23A) → the upper left state → the central horizontal state is repeated. In this embodiment, the left side is first swung to the right (when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on) and the left side is swung to the left. It may be a reciprocating drive that swings to the right and then to the right.

  In this embodiment, the second sorting member 240 always performs a sorting operation (the above-described reciprocating drive). However, the sorting operation stops when the jackpot is in a normal game state (other than the jackpot state). (The gaming state) may be configured to perform the sorting operation, or the sorting operation may be started at the start of the normal gaming state after the big hit state. The second sorting member 240 may reciprocate from the center horizontal state at least at the start of each round. In addition, the second distribution member 240 may perform a distribution operation for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) at the time of start winning (the game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33). Good.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15B and 15C, the second distributing member 240 is supplied with the game balls B that can be supplied from the discharge holes 231a of the first passages 231 of the first distributing member 230. A game ball B discharged from the supply portion 241, the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245 distributed in four directions from the supplied portion 241, and the discharge inclined portion 232 a of the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230. And a fifth distribution passage 246 that communicates with a through-hole 247a provided in the tray 247 and outputs the game ball B that has passed through the through-hole 247a in the forward direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), the fifth distribution passage 246 of the second distribution member 240 has a mountain climbing portion on the back side, and thus has passed through the through hole 247a of the tray portion 247. The game ball B can be output only in the forward direction, and in the center horizontal state (the state shown in FIG. 20C and the state shown in FIG. 23A), the path is a downward slope. Note that, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), when the second sorting member 240 is in the upward state, the downward slope of the fifth distribution passage 246 is changed to the upward slope. It is often stopped in the branch passage 246 and not discharged or not discharged.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (d), the supplied portion 241 of the second distribution member 240 has a mountain-like bottom surface in order to distribute the supplied game balls B to the left and right. As shown in FIG. 27 (d), for example, in the center horizontal state (FIG. 20 (c) and FIG. 23 (a)), the game balls B distributed to the left side are from the first distribution passage 242. Is output in the forward direction from the lower second distribution passage 243, and the game balls B distributed to the right side are also output in the forward direction from the third distribution passage 244 lower than the fourth distribution passage 245. It has become so. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), for example, in the game balls B distributed to the left side, the first distribution path 242 is lower than the second distribution path 243. Similarly, the game balls B output to the left from the first distribution path 242 and distributed to the right side have the fourth distribution path 245 lower than the third distribution path 244. Output from the passage 245 in the right direction. As shown in FIGS. 27 (h) and (i), the second distribution passage 243 and the third distribution passage 244 are in the center horizontal state (the state shown in FIG. 20 (c) and FIG. 23 (a)). In, it is a downward sloping passage.

  As described above, the second distribution member 240 distributes and outputs the game balls B in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 21 (a). A passage 242 and a fourth distribution passage 245 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, since the tip side of the second sorting member 240 exists up to the downstream end of the rolling region 251, the fifth sorting passage 246 has a game as shown in FIG. The ball B is output in the forward direction toward the specific winning portion 260 without passing through the stage 250, and the second distribution passage 243 causes the game ball B to pass through the stage 250 as shown in FIG. The third distribution path 244 is used to output the game ball B to the specific winning unit 260 without going through the stage 250, as shown in FIG. 20 (a). The output is directed forward.

  The second sorting member 240 is an opaque member colored in a single color or a plurality of colors, for example, and is a resin molded product. It should be noted that a transparent resin molded product may be used, and thereafter the outer surface may be colored by painting or the like, or may be other than a resin molded product such as wooden or metal.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 28, the back side member 214 moves the second sorting member 240 between the second sorting member 240 and the rolling region 251 on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250. A support mechanism 300 that supports the game ball B with an interval through which the game ball B can pass is provided. The support mechanism 300 is inserted into a spline hole 272a (see FIG. 26) penetrating in the vertical direction provided in the first arm portion 272 protruding to the back side of the driven member 271 to which the second distribution member 240 is connected. A spline shaft 303 and a bearing portion 305 that rotatably supports the spline shaft 303 in a direction around the axis are provided. The spline shaft 303 includes a support portion (not shown) that supports the first arm portion 272 so that the first arm portion 272 does not fall in a state where the spline shaft 303 is inserted into the spline hole 272a of the first arm portion 272 of the driven member 271. .

  Further, when the driving mechanism 270 swings the distal end side in the inner space of the main body member 210 in the lateral direction with the proximal end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the driving mechanism portion 270 is vertically moved in the inner space of the main body member 210. By reciprocating twice in the direction, the front end side is swung in a substantially double mountain shape when viewed from the front as shown by a two-dot chain line arrow in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the drive mechanism 270 includes a lateral swing mechanism 273 that swings the distal end side of the second distribution member 240 laterally in the internal space of the main body member 210, and a second distribution member. And a vertical swing mechanism 274 that swings the base end side of 240 in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 26A and 29, the first arm portion 272 of the driving member 271 has a shape protruding outward from the lower portion of the back surface thereof, and the driven member 271 has a vertical swing. It is for transmitting movement. In addition, the spline shaft 303 inserted into the spline hole 272a (see FIG. 26) of the first arm portion 272 of the driven member 271 is located at the upper portion on the back side as shown in FIGS. The second arm portion 304 for transmitting the swinging motion of the drive member 271 in the left-right direction is provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the drive mechanism unit 270 includes a motor 275, a first gear 276 that is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 275 and rotated about the rotation shaft, and the first gear 276. A second gear 277 that meshes with a small external gear portion 276a (see FIG. 28) having a small pitch circle provided on the front surface side of the first gear 276, and a large outer portion having a larger pitch circle than the small external gear portion 276a of the first gear 276. A third gear 278 that meshes with the gear portion 276b, a vertically long hole 281a into which a projection 277a provided at an eccentric position on the front side of the second gear 277 is inserted, and an insertion at which the distal end side of the second arm portion 304 is inserted A left-right swing transmission member 281 having a hole 281b and a horizontally long transmission hole 283a into which a protrusion 278a provided at an eccentric position on the front surface side of the third gear 278 is inserted and the first The distal end side of the arm portion 272 and a vertical swing transmitting member 283 having a horizontally long hole 283b in the lateral direction to be loosely fitted. Note that the small external gear portion 276a (see FIG. 28) and the large external gear portion 276b of the first gear 276 have the same axis as the rotation axis of the first gear 276. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the protrusion 278a is provided at a position eccentric from the rotation center of the third gear 278 by a distance d (for example, about 1.5 mm). In the upward posture of the second sorting member 240 (see FIG. 23B), the tip side of the second sorting member 240 is about 6 mm compared to the horizontal posture of the second sorting member 240 (see FIG. 23A). It is in a lifted state.

  When the first gear 276 is rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft of the motor 275, the second gear 277 is rotated. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the protrusion 277a of the second gear 277 is on the front surface. When located on the rightmost side as viewed, the left and right oscillation transmission member 281 is located on the rightmost side by the protrusion 277a, and the distal end side of the second arm portion 304 is similarly located on the rightmost side. The tip side of the is swung to the left. Subsequently, when the second gear 277 is rotated halfway, this time, on the contrary, as shown in FIG. 22B, the projection 277a of the second gear 277 is located on the leftmost side when viewed from the front, and the projection 277a The left-right swing transmission member 281 is positioned on the leftmost side, the distal end side of the second arm portion 304 is similarly positioned on the leftmost side, and the distal end side of the second sorting member 240 is swung to the right side.

  When the first gear 276 is rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft of the motor 275, the third gear 278 is also rotated. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the protrusion 278a of the third gear 278 is a side surface. When positioned on the uppermost side as viewed, the vertical swing transmission member 283 is positioned on the uppermost side by the projection 278a, and the distal end side of the first arm portion 272 is similarly positioned on the uppermost side. Becomes a horizontal posture state. Subsequently, when the third gear 278 is rotated halfway, this time, on the contrary, as shown in FIG. 23B, the projection 278a of the third gear 278 is positioned on the lowest side in a side view, and this projection 278a Thus, the vertical swing transmission member 283 is positioned at the lowermost side, the distal end side of the first arm portion 272 is similarly positioned at the lowermost side, and the distal end side of the second sorting member 240 is in the upward posture state.

  The first gear 276 is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 275, whereby the second gear 277 and the third gear 278 are rotated. The small external gear portion 276a of the first gear 276 (see FIG. 28). When the second gear 277 meshing with the second gear 277 rotates once, the third gear 278 meshing with the large external gear portion 276b of the first gear 276 rotates four times. Therefore, when the second gear 277 rotates once, the second gear 277 rotates twice. For example, the third gear 278 rotates four times during one reciprocation in which the front end side of the sorting member 240 swings from the leftmost side to the rightmost side and returns to the leftmost side. The vertical swing is performed four times. That is, the second sorting member 240 is reciprocally driven (oscillated) in a substantially M shape (double mountain shape) in a front view.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning device 40 is a game ball B that is entered from the open / close ball-entry portion 220 on a different path from the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240. To the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240, and a predetermined different guiding condition is satisfied (for example, In the case of the V continuation type pachinko machine, the final round period of the big hit state, in the case of the round automatic transition type pachinko machine, the period of all rounds of the big hit state, etc.) And a guide switching unit 267 for switching to guide the first sorting member 230 in other cases.

  In addition, since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is a pachinko machine of a round automatic transition type, for example, the period of all rounds in the big hit state is adopted as another guidance condition establishment. In the case of a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the last round period in the big hit state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine may be adopted as another guidance condition establishment.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12, the separate passage 265 and the guide switching unit 267 are provided in the right member 212 and the left member 213, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the separate passage 265 guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entrance ball portion 220 to the stage 250 faster than the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240. is there. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the introduction passage portion 222 is formed on the bottom surface portion at a predetermined location (in the present embodiment, a location in the vicinity of the first sorting member 230 in the forward-facing passage 224). An openable / closable opening / closing part 224a is provided. As shown in FIG. 11, the opening / closing portion 224a is formed with an opening having a size that allows the game ball B to drop when the open / close portion is opened, and the game ball B passes through in the closed state. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the separate passage 265 communicates with the opening of the opening / closing portion 224a as shown in FIG. 11, and the drooping passage with its output side opened over the stage 250 as shown in FIGS. It is said.

  For example, the configuration of the guidance switching unit 267 at the right member 212 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the guide switching unit 267 in the right member 212 is a plate that is slidably provided at an upper portion of the right member 212 and in the vicinity of the first sorting member 230 in the forward-facing passage 224. -Shaped opening / closing portion 224a and a protrusion 224b of the opening / closing portion 224a are inserted into the attachment hole 225a on the distal end side, and a substantially U-shaped transmission member 225 whose proximal end is pivotally supported inside the right member 212. And a connecting member 226 having a mounting hole 226a into which an operation projection 225b formed at a location close to the base end side of the transmission member 225 is inserted, and a movable piece 227a to which the connecting member 226 is attached as a reference position. A special route solenoid 227 that can be shifted to a protruding position that protrudes from the reference position is provided.

  That is, when the movable piece 227a of the special route solenoid 227 is located at the protruding position, the connection member 226 attached to the movable piece 227a also protrudes, and the transmission member 225 is caused to protrude by the protrusion of the connection member 226. In the first posture P1, the position of the mounting hole 225a on the distal end side of the transmission member 225 in the first posture P1 is located at the front position, and the protrusion of the opening / closing portion 224a inserted into the mounting hole 225a at the front position Since the part 224b is also located at the front side position, the opening / closing part 224a closes the opening on the upper side of the separate passage 265.

  On the contrary, when the movable piece 227a of the special route solenoid 227 is located at the reference position, the connection member 226 attached to the movable piece 227a does not protrude, and this connection member does not protrude. 226 causes the transmission member 225 to be in the second posture P2, and the position of the mounting hole 225a on the distal end side of the transmission member 225 in the second posture P2 is located at the retracted position with respect to the forward direction position. Since the protrusion 224b of the opening / closing part 224a inserted into the hole 225a is also located at the retracted position, the opening / closing part 224a does not close the opening on the upper side of the separate passage 265 (that is, the opened state).

  The configuration of the guidance switching unit 267 in the left side member 213 is the same as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The second sorting member 240 continues its operation (substantially M-shaped drive described above) even when a predetermined separate guide condition is satisfied (a period of all rounds in the big hit state).

  In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the big hit state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as another guidance condition, and this final The substantially M-shaped driving of the second sorting member 240 may be continued during the round period.

  As shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 16, the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) and the normal winning portion 262 are the lower position on the back side of the front side member 211 and the normal winning portion 262 and the specific winning portion 260. (V zone) and the normal winning portion 262 are arranged side by side in this order.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the stage 250 is provided on the bottom surface side member 216. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 16, the stage 250 includes a rolling region 251 in which the game ball B from the second sorting member 240 and the game ball B from the separate passage 265 can roll. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, a specific winning portion 260 (V zone) and a normal winning portion 262 are provided on one side of the rolling region 251.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the stage 250 is directed to one side direction in the rolling region 251 (a direction toward the specific winning portion 260 straight from the central portion of the rolling region 251: a flow-down direction). And a ridge generating mechanism 253 that generates a ridge 252 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to the rolling region 251 and reciprocates the ridge 252 in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251. ing. That is, the undulation generating mechanism unit 253 causes the peak portion 252 (see FIG. 18) generated on the other side of the rolling region 251 (opposite side to the specific winning portion 260: upstream) to be downstream of the rolling region 251. When the mountain part 252 reaches one side of the rolling region 251 as shown in FIG. 17 (specific winning part 260 side: downstream side), the mountain part 252 is reversed to the rolling region 251 this time. The movement toward the other side (opposite side to the specific winning portion 260: upstream side) is repeatedly performed as one cycle by being positioned on the other side of the rolling region 251 in FIG. In other words, the rolling region 251 is made rippled by moving the peak portion 252 along one direction of the rolling region 251. In this embodiment, the peak portion 252 is reciprocated along the one side direction of the rolling region 251, but the peak portion 252 is moved only in one direction or the other side direction of the rolling region 251. It may be.

  Here, the configuration and the like of the undulation generating mechanism 253 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom surface side member 216 of the stage 250.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the stage 250 has a plurality of round bars 256 having a length in the width direction of the rolling region 251, and a distance smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction of the rolling region 251. And a parallel holding member 257 that holds the plurality of round bars 256 so as to be movable at least in the height direction. Specifically, the side-by-side holding member 257 has a pair of bottomed holding groove portions 257a that hold both end portions of the round bar 256 so as to be movable in the height direction at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction. It is installed side by side.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the undulation generating mechanism 253 pushes up a part of the plurality of round bar bodies 256 arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction from below the push-up roller member 254. And a reciprocating mechanism 255 for reciprocating the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the push-up roller member 254 includes a slide main body portion 254a and a part of the plurality of round rod bodies 256 provided on the front side of the slide main body portion 254a. Is provided with a roller portion 254b that pushes the roller from the lower side in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a long hole 254c that is provided in the back side of the slide main body portion 254a and that is long in the same direction as the width direction of the rolling region 251.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the reciprocating mechanism 255 includes a motor 255a that is arranged so that the rotation axis is directed in the vertical direction, a small gear 255b that is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 255a and rotates, and the small gear 255b. A large gear 255c that meshes with the large gear 255c, and a protruding portion 255d that protrudes from the upper surface side of the large gear 255c and is inserted into the elongated hole 254c of the slide main body 254a.

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 18A, the small gear 255b is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 255a, whereby the large gear 255c is rotated. For example, FIG. When the projecting portion 255d of the large gear 255c is located on the leftmost front in a side view, the push-up roller member 254 having the elongated hole 254c into which the projecting portion 255d is inserted is located on the leftmost side, that is, the push-up roller The peak portion 252 formed by the member 254 is in a state of being positioned on the most front side of the rolling region 251. Subsequently, when the large gear 255c is rotated halfway, this time, conversely, as shown in FIG. 18A, the protrusion 255d of the large gear 255c is positioned on the rightmost side as viewed from the side, and the protrusion 255d pushes up the roller. The member 254 is located on the rightmost side, that is, the peak portion 252 formed by the push-up roller member 254 is located on the innermost side of the rolling region 251.

  As shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 18A, the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is a horizontal region (or may be a substantially horizontal region) except for a portion where the mountain portion 252 exists. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 30, the stage 250 includes wall portions 258 for stopping the game ball B in the rolling region 251 at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region 251. For example, a game ball B that rolls in the width direction of the rolling region 251 may hit the wall portion 258 at the end in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and be reflected and proceed in the opposite direction.

  In the present embodiment, the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the undulation generating mechanism portion 253 and the substantially two mountain-like swinging of the second sorting member 240 by the drive mechanism portion 270 are performed independently. Both are asynchronous. In addition, one cycle of the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 is longer than one cycle of the substantially two-peak swinging of the second sorting member 240.

  In the present embodiment, the waviness generating mechanism unit 253 first sets the peak portion 252 of the rolling region 251 to the other side of the rolling region 251 (with the specific prize winning unit 260, for example, when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on). The reciprocal movement is made to move from the position on the opposite side (upstream side) to one side (specific winning portion 260 side: downstream side) and then in the opposite direction. For example, when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it may be reciprocated by moving from one side to the other side and then moving in the opposite direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the undulation generating mechanism unit 253 is in a period excluding the period of the last round in the jackpot state in the V continuation type pachinko machine and the period of all rounds in the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type pachinko machine, Although the mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251 is reciprocating, the reciprocating motion may be stopped when the big hit state and the reciprocating movement may be performed in a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than the big hit state). The reciprocation may be started at the start of the normal gaming state after the big hit state. Further, the undulation generating mechanism 253 may reciprocate at least at the start of each round. Further, the undulation generating mechanism 253 may reciprocate for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) at the time of starting winning (the game ball B enters the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33). Good.

  The winning device 40 includes a ball detection sensor 221 (see FIGS. 3 and 8) that detects the game ball B entering the inside of the main body member 210 through the open / close ball insertion section 220, and the game ball B from the main body member 210. And a ball detection sensor (a V detection sensor 43 and a detection sensor 44 described later: see FIGS. 3 and 8).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the entrance detection sensor 221 is provided at a location near the opening / closing entrance portion 220 in the introduction passage portion 222 (that is, the entrance side of the L-shaped passage 223). An example is a proximity sensor.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 17, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 constituting the ball detection sensor are for detecting the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210, for example, a proximity sensor. Etc. The specific winning portion 260 (V zone) communicates with a V detection passage 261 provided on the lower side of the bottom surface side member 216, and the V detection sensor 43 is provided at a location downstream of the V detection passage 261. ing. The normal winning portion 262 communicates with a detaching passage 263 provided on the lower side of the bottom surface side member 216, and the detection sensor 44 is provided on the downstream side of the detaching passage 263.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a constricted portion 201 having a width smaller than the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in a state where the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The blades 41 a and 41 b are provided in the constricted portion 201.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a has a substantially vertically long oval shape when viewed from the front. The constricted portion 201 is located at a portion having the largest width in the front view of the game area 30a.

  In addition to this, a windmill 37 is also attached to the game board 30 at predetermined left and right positions of the game unit 200. In addition, a plurality of nails (not shown) that guide and play the game ball B to enhance its playability are also arranged on the game board 30.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  The first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 2 includes a first starting port passage sensor 32 that can detect that the game ball B has passed, as shown in FIG. When the first start port passage sensor 32 detects the passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once (for 2 seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting port 33 shown in FIG. 2 includes a second starting port passage sensor 34 that can detect that the game ball B has passed. When the second start port passage sensor 34 detects the passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the second start port passage sensor 34, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice (opening for 2 seconds twice).

  The game ball B that has rolled on the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 wins either the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 located on one side of the rolling region 251.

  In the normal gaming state, that is, in a state other than the gaming state advantageous for the player (big win state), if the gaming ball B enters (wins) the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), a big hit state will occur. When the player enters the normal winning portion 262, only a winning ball is given for the entered ball, and no big hit state occurs.

  That is, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 enters either the specific winning unit 260 or the normal winning unit 262. The game ball B that has won the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is detected by the V detection sensor 43 (see FIG. 3). A detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 is output to the main controller 70. In addition, the game ball B that has entered the normal winning portion 262 is detected by the detection sensor 44. A detection signal from the detection sensor 44 is output to the main controller 70.

  Further, the display device 60 displays the number of rounds of the special game, displays the count number of the game balls B won in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and cues on various game states. It also has a function to display. In this pachinko machine 10, when the game ball B passes through the V zone in the normal game state, the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player and a special game of eight rounds at the maximum is performed.

  Here, the main controller 70 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on a CPU 72. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores various processing programs and a temporary storage are provided. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. A detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32 and the second start port passage sensor 34, a detection signal from the V detection sensor 43, and the like are input to the main control device 70 via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, the main control device 70 receives a drive signal to the blade drive device 49 that drives opening and closing of the pair of blades 41a and 41b, a control signal to the display control device 45 that controls the display control of the display device 60, and awards. A control signal to the payout control device 46 that controls the payout of the ball, a control signal to the sound control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, and lighting signals to various lamps (not shown) are output via the input / output processing circuit 80. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second start port 33 includes an opening / closing blade that changes to an easy entry state in which the game ball B can enter more easily than a normal state in which the game ball B can enter. ing. The game board 30 includes a through gate 35 through which the game ball B can pass, for example, at a location above the windmill 37. The through gate 35 includes a through gate passage sensor 35 a that detects the passage of the game ball B, and a detection signal from the passage sensor 35 a is output to the main control device 70.

  The main control device 70 performs the open lottery of the second start port 33 based on the detection of the passage by the through gate passage sensor 35a. If the win is selected, the main control device 70 opens the open blade 33a of the second start port 33 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 Second) and the second start port 33 is not opened if the selection is lost. The display regarding the lottery is displayed on a partial area of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 by the display control device 45 based on an instruction from the main control device 70. For example, if the symbol “○” indicating that it is a winning symbol and the symbol “×” indicating that it is a winning symbol are displayed alternately, and the variable display stops when the symbol “○” stops, 2 The opening blade 33a of the start port 33 is opened.

  In the present embodiment, the main controller 70 controls the undulation generating mechanism 253 so that the mountain 252 is reciprocated in the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control device 70 drives the movable second distribution member 240 of the winning device 40 in the above-described substantially M shape in the normal gaming state and the big hit state. To control.

  Further, the main control device 70 controls the guidance switching unit 267 so that the game ball B from the opening / closing ball entering unit 220 is guided to the separate passage 265 when another guidance condition is established (period of all rounds in the big hit state). Then, the opening / closing part 224a is opened.

  In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the big hit state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as another guidance condition, and this final During the round period, the guide switching unit 267 may be controlled so as to guide the game ball B from the opening / closing entrance ball unit 220 to the separate passage 265 so that the opening / closing unit 224a is opened.

  Further, the main control device 70 includes a holding control unit 293 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, when another guide condition is satisfied (a period of all rounds in the big hit state), the holding control unit 293 moves the peak portion 252 in the rolling region 251 by the waviness generating mechanism unit 253 to the rolling region. Control is performed so that the opening on the output side of the separate passage 265 at 251 is held at the upstream position of the projected portion. That is, in the entire round period, as shown in FIG. 18, the peak portion 252 is held at a location in the rolling region 251 on the upstream side of the hanging passage.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 70 matches the number of detected balls detected by the ball detecting sensor 221 with the number of detected balls detected by the ball detecting sensors (V detection sensor 43 and detection sensor 44). The game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33 while the input / output ball number determination unit 290 for determining whether or not the input / output ball number determination unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch. An open prohibition control unit 292 that does not open the opening / closing ball entering unit 220 even when the ball is sphered is provided.

  Specifically, for example, if the input / output ball number determination unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch at the end of the jackpot state, the opening prohibition control unit 292 is in the first start port 31 until it matches. Alternatively, even when the game ball B enters the second start port 33, the open / close entrance portion 220 is not opened.

  In addition, the above-described opening / closing entrance 220 is equivalent to the entrance and opening / closing entrance in the present invention, and the above-described first distributing member 230 is equivalent to the distributing means in the present invention, and the above-described specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is described. ) Corresponds to the specific entry means in the present invention, the above-mentioned normal winning portion 262 corresponds to the non-specific entry means in the present invention, the above-mentioned second passage 232 corresponds to the swing discharge passage in the present invention, The communication passage 310 described above corresponds to the communication portion in the present invention, the restriction member 312 described above corresponds to the stop member in the present invention, and the second passage portion 232 described above corresponds to the first distribution discharge passage in the present invention. The first passage portion 231 described above corresponds to the second distribution discharge passage in the present invention, the decorative member 316 described above corresponds to the visual recognition member in the present invention, and the above-described notch portion 314 includes The above-described stage 250 corresponds to the stage portion in the present invention, the above-described undulation generating mechanism unit 253 corresponds to the undulation generating means in the present invention, and the above-described second sorting member 240 is in the present invention. The second distribution passage 243, the third distribution passage 244, and the fifth distribution passage 246 described above correspond to the first output portion and the forward output portion in the present invention, and are described above. The first distribution passage 242 corresponds to the second output portion and the left lateral output portion in the present invention, and the fourth distribution passage 245 described above corresponds to the second output portion and the right lateral output portion in the present invention. The above-described support mechanism 300 corresponds to the support means in the present invention, the above-described drive mechanism portion 270 corresponds to the double-ridged rocking means in the present invention, and the above-described lateral rocking mechanism 273 is the present invention. The vertical swing mechanism 274 described above corresponds to the vertical swing mechanism in the present invention, and the round bar 256 described above corresponds to the round bar-shaped member in the present invention. The side-by-side holding member 257 corresponds to the side-by-side holding means in the present invention, the above-described push-up roller member 254 corresponds to the push-up member in the present invention, and the above-described reciprocating mechanism 255 corresponds to the member moving means in the present invention. The display device 60 described above corresponds to display means in the present invention.

  Next, the flow of the game ball B that has entered the game unit 200 will be described below.

  As the entrance route of the game ball B to the game unit 200, as shown in FIG. 4, the first entry where the game ball B enters the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and enters the winning device 40. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening / closing ball entrance 220 in the second state (the entrance restriction release state, for example, the open state), although the game ball B did not enter the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 as shown in FIG. There is a second entrance route for entering the winning device 40 via.

  First, the first landing route will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball B that has entered the left or right entrance 91 of the center frame 90 is guided toward the swing stage 93 through the guide passage 92. The game ball B guided by the swing stage 93 swings left and right on the first swing surface 93a, and flows down to the second swing surface 93b at the lower stage, and the second swing surface 93a. The moving surface 93b also swings in the left-right direction, and is discharged from the discharging portion 94 of the second swinging surface 93b to the open / close ball entering portion 220 of the winning device 40.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball B discharged from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 is in the first state (entry restricted state) or the second state (entry restricted), as shown in FIG. The ball enters the open / close entrance portion 220 in any of the released state (for example, the open state).

  Here, the second entrance route will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball B flowing down the game area 30a that has not entered the entrance 91 of the center frame 90 is in the second state of the winning device 40 (the entry restriction release state, for example, the open state). May enter the opening / closing entrance 220.

  The flow of the game ball B after the open / close ball-entry unit 220 of the winning device 40 is the same for both the first and second pitch routes, and will be described in common below.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball B entering the opening / closing entrance 220 is detected by the entrance detection sensor 221 and passes through the L-shaped passage 223 and the forward-facing passage 224 as shown in FIG. It is guided to the branch passage 233 of the one sorting member 230. Then, depending on the state of the regulating member 312, as shown in FIG. 13, it is guided to either the first passage 231 or the second passage 232 of the first sorting member 230. Specifically, if the restricting member 312 is in the release state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the game ball B is guided to the second passage 232, and the restricting member 312 is shown in FIG. 31 (c). , (D), the game ball B is prevented from being guided to the second passage 232 and is guided to the first passage 231.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B guided to the first passage 231 of the branch passage 233 is driven in a substantially M shape in front view through the discharge hole 231a at the passage middle position of the first passage 231. It is dropped toward the sorting member 240. In the case of the positional relationship as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B dropped from the discharge hole 231a is supplied to the supplied portion 241 shown in FIG. 15B, and is distributed in four directions from this supplied portion 241. , And supplied to the stage 250 through any one of the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245.

  Note that the game ball B dropped from the discharge hole 231a is not supplied to the supplied part 241 depending on the state of the movable second distributing member 240, but collides with the peripheral part of the supplied part 241 and moves to the stage 250. It may be supplied to the person.

  On the other hand, the game ball B guided to the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233, as shown in FIG. 13, since the second passage 232 is an oscillating passage, The game ball B is discharged toward the tray portion 247 of the second sorting member 240 by the discharge inclined portion 232a at the passage middle position of the two passages 232. As shown in FIG. 15C, the game ball B discharged from the discharge inclined portion 232a has a shape in which the tray portion 247 allows the movable range of the second distribution member 240, so that the second distribution member 240 is supplied to the tray 247 regardless of the state. Then, the game ball B supplied to the tray portion 247 of the second distribution member 240 is output in the forward direction from the discharge hole 231a shown in FIG. 15 (b) through the fifth distribution passage 246 shown in FIG. Thus, it is supplied to the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) and the normal winning unit 262 without going through the stage 250.

  Hereinafter, the output of the game ball B from the fifth distribution passage 246 will be described according to the state of the second distribution member 240.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the second distribution member 240 is in the center horizontal state, the game ball B output in the forward direction through the fifth distribution passage 246 does not pass through the stage 250. Directly to the specific winning portion 260 (V zone).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 21A, when the second sorting member 240 is in the upper left direction and the upper right direction, the game ball B stops at the back of the fifth distribution passage 246. If the center horizontal state shown in FIG. 20 (c) is reached immediately after that, the game ball B output from the fifth distribution path 246 is not passed through the stage 250, and the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) ) May win directly.

  Further, the second sorting member 240 is in a state other than the central horizontal state (see FIG. 20C), that is, the left horizontal state (see FIG. 20A), the upper left state (see FIG. 20B), In the right-upward state (see FIG. 21 (a)) and the right-horizontal state (see FIG. 21 (b)), the output direction of the fifth distribution passage 246 is not directed to the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). The game ball B from the fifth distribution path 246 wins the normal winning portion 262 without going through the stage 250.

  Next, the output of the game balls B from the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244 will be described for each state of the second distribution member 240.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the second distribution member 240 is in the left horizontal state, the game ball B output in the forward direction through the third distribution passage 244 is the stage 250. The game ball B output in the forward direction through the second distribution passage 243 wins the normal winning portion 262, though the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is won directly without going through.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the second sorting member 240 is in the right horizontal state, the game ball B output in the forward direction through the second sorting passage 243 does not pass through the stage 250. The game ball B output in the forward direction through the third distribution path 244 wins the normal winning portion 262, though the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is directly won.

  When the second distribution member 240 is in the center horizontal state (see FIG. 20C), the game balls B that have passed through the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244 are in the second distribution passage 243. And since the output direction of the 3rd distribution channel | path 244 is not suitable for the specific prize-winning part 260 (V zone), it will win in the normal prize-winning part 262 without going through the stage 250. Further, when the second sorting member 240 is in the upper left state (see FIG. 20B) and the upper right state (see FIG. 21A), the game supplied to the supplied portion 241 because of its upward posture. The sphere B is output to the stage 250 not from the second distribution path 243 or the third distribution path 244 but from the first distribution path 242 or the fourth distribution path 245.

  Next, the output of the game balls B from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 will be described for each state of the second distribution member 240.

  When the second sorting member 240 is in the upper left state (see FIG. 20B) and the upper right state (see FIG. 21A), the game ball B supplied to the supplied portion 241 because of its upward posture. Is output from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 to the stage 250 in the width direction (lateral direction).

  The game ball B output from the first distribution path 242 or the fourth distribution path 245 in the width direction of the stage 250 is reciprocated by the undulation generating mechanism 253 because the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is horizontal. It moves in the width direction (lateral direction) of the rolling region 251 until it is affected by the moving peak portion 252, and sometimes hits the wall portion 258 and reflects in the reverse direction.

  Further, since the second sorting member 240 is supported by the support mechanism 300 with an interval through which the game ball B can pass between the bottom surface side and the rolling region 251, as shown in FIG. The game ball B can also roll in the region below the second sorting member 240 in the rolling region 251.

  The game ball B rolling in the width direction of the rolling area 251 is, for example, moving the rolling area 251 from the other side (opposite side to the specific winning portion 260: upstream side) from one side (specific winning portion 260 side: downstream). As shown in FIG. 16, a combined force in the oblique direction is generated in the game ball B under the influence of the mountain portion 252 moving to the side), and the game ball B moves in the oblique direction (one point in FIG. 16). As the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251, it will roll in an oblique direction from that point. If the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling area 251 and proceeds in that direction for a while, the game ball B rolls in an oblique direction from that point. Further, when the rolling area 251 is affected by the mountain portion 252 returning from one side (the specific winning portion 260 side) to the other side, as shown in FIG. 16, the game ball B returns to the back side. After that, the game ball B may roll on the rolling region 251 in an oblique direction (the direction indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 16). In FIG. 16, only the diagonally downward right direction is illustrated, but it goes without saying that the rolling may occur in the diagonally downward left direction.

  Then, the game ball B that has flowed down the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 under the influence of the mountain portion 252 wins either the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262.

  In a normal game state (a state other than the big hit state), when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), a big hit state (a “blade mono big hit” state described later) occurs. When the player enters the normal winning portion 262, only a winning ball is given for the entered ball, and no big hit state occurs.

  Subsequently, the jackpot state will be described. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is a round automatic transition type pachinko machine as described above. That is, when the winning device 40 is in a big hit state (that is, a state in which the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed for a predetermined round), the number of game balls B won (entered) to the winning device 40 is determined as a winning detection sensor. 221 (see FIG. 3), and when the number of winning game balls B in the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number (here, 10), the round ends. The round is also ended when the opening and closing of the blades 41a, 41b of the winning device 40 reaches a predetermined number (18 times). In other words, one round in the jackpot state is achieved when one of the number of times the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are released (18 times) or the number of winning game balls B (10) is achieved to a predetermined number. The round ends.

  In other words, the main control device 70 drives the blade driving device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times. During that time, a predetermined number (10 in this case) of game balls B have won in the winning device 40. Sometimes, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times, a command is output to the blade driving device 49 to close the blades 41a and 41b, and the round is terminated and continued until a predetermined maximum round. For example, in the case of a big win state generated by winning (winning) a specific winning unit 260 (V zone) of the winning device 40, a winning (winning) to the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) is achieved. ), The maximum round (for example, 2, 7, 15 rounds) is determined. That is, the main control device 70 includes a maximum round determination random number, and based on the maximum round determination random number at the time of detecting a winning (winning) in the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), two rounds (occurrence probability 33%) ), 7 rounds (occurrence probability 34%), and 15 rounds (occurrence probability 33%). It should be noted that after the special game state has been played up to the limit number of times, the game state is basically returned to the normal game state, but may be in a short time state. The "short-time state" here means that the opening time of the blades 41a, 41b is extended to a predetermined time until the number of opening times of the blades 41a, 41b after the end of the big hit state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). The state etc. are mentioned.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is generated by a lottery performed based on “direct hit big hit”, that is, a ball entering (winning) into the first start port 31 and the second start port 33 in addition to the “blade big hit” described above. It also has a jackpot. Specifically, the main control device 70 is provided with a jackpot lottery random number, and based on the jackpot lottery random number at the time of detecting a winning (winning) to the first start port 31 and the second start port 33, Whether or not to come out is decided. The probability of “direct hit big hit” is about 1/112, for example. In addition, there are two types of jackpot states, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) and 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%). For example, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) based on the value of random numbers for lottery lottery. One of 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%) is determined.

  Note that in the jackpot state described above, the main control device 70 determines that another guidance condition is satisfied (period of all rounds in the jackpot state), and as shown in FIG. The guide switching unit 267 is controlled so as to guide the game ball B from 220 to the separate passage 265 to open the opening / closing unit 224a, and the holding control unit 293, as shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the crest 252 in the rolling region 251 by the undulation generating mechanism 253 is held at the upstream position of the portion where the opening on the output side of the other passage 265 in the rolling region 251 is projected.

  In addition, the flow of the game ball B after the opening / closing ball entering section 220 of the winning device 40 in the big hit state will be described below.

  In the jackpot state described above, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 18, the game ball B entered from the open / close entrance ball portion 220 does not pass through the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240, and is another path 265. Since it is supplied to the stage 250 through the (special route) (route indicated by a broken line arrow in FIG. 18), it is supplied to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. . Further, in this big hit state, as shown in FIG. 18B, the peak portion 252 of the stage 250 is held on the other side of the rolling region 251, so that another passage 265 (special route) is provided. The game ball B supplied to the stage 250 is not pushed back to the other side of the rolling region 251 by the mountain portion 252 that reciprocates, and the game is played on one side of the rolling region 251 (specific winning portion 260 side). The sphere B is rolled.

  Further, when the jackpot lottery random number is a win, the main control device 70 controls the display control device 45 so as to display the variation of the identification information on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, and displays the jackpot A variable display effect of stopping at the identification information display of the mode is also performed. In addition, when the big hit lottery random number is out of the range and the out-of-range variation display condition is satisfied, the variation display effect is performed in which the variation display of the identification information is performed and the display is stopped with the identification information display of the display mode indicating the decoupling. If the outlier fluctuation display condition is established with a low probability, the number of executions of outlier fluctuation display will be low, and the other fluctuation display will be a big hit fluctuation display, so the impression that the fluctuation display of the identification information will be a big hit. Can be given to the player.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning device 40 includes the main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball B that has entered the ball, and a predetermined amount of the main body member 210. An opening / closing entrance part 220 provided at the location, a first distribution member 230 provided in the internal space of the main body member 210 for distributing and outputting the game balls B from the opening / closing entrance part 220, and an internal space of the main body member 210 The special winning portion that is provided in the game and can be entered by the game balls B distributed and output by the first distribution member 230 and triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game balls B. 260 (V zone) and a game ball B which is provided on one side in the internal space of the main body member 210 and is distributed by the first distribution member 230 is a ball entry portion other than the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). And the first distributing member 230 swings the game ball B from the open / closed ball-entry unit 220 in the direction of the passage to the specific prize unit 260 (V zone) or the normal prize-winning unit 262. The second passage 232 to be discharged, the communication passage 310 communicated with the input end of the game ball B of the second passage 232 without any step, and the entry / exit of the game ball B from the second passage 232 in the communication passage 310 in plan view By being positioned at a stop location other than the location, the supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232 is stopped, and at a location other than the entry / exit location and retracted from the stop location And a regulating member 312 that is in a release-released state allowing the supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232.

  Accordingly, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 from the opening / closing ball-entry unit 220 is supplied to the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230 when the restricting member 312 is in the release state, and this second passage Although it is swung by 232, it can go to the communication path 310 communicated without any step to the input end of the second path 232, and the restricting member 312 is in the stopped state and the stop released state. Since the game ball B does not exist at the entrance / exit of the two passages 232, the swinging width is not limited by the restriction member 312. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine (game machine) that can expand the game ball swinging width of the second passage 232 in the first sorting member 230 (for example, a sorting apparatus) in the winning device 40.

  Further, the second passage 232 is discharged so as to be able to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), and the first sorting member 230 is more specific than the second passage 232 than the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). The restricting member 312 guides the game balls B to the second passage 232 when the stop is released, and guides the game balls B to the first passage 231 when the stop is released. The member 230 includes the decorative member 316 that is integrally driven or interlocked with the state transition of the restricting member 312 to the stopped state or the stopped state, so that the player can see the state of the decorative member 316 by It can be seen that the game ball can be guided to the two passages 232 (for example, a distribution state advantageous to the player). As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that makes it easy for the player to understand the advantageous distribution of game balls by the first distribution member 230 (distribution apparatus) in the winning device 40.

  The second passage 232 (swinging discharge passage) is located on the front side near the player (side closer to the player), and the decorative member 316 (viewing member) is closer to the front side (side closer to the player) than the second passage 232. And the regulating member 312 (stopping member) is located on the back side (the side farther from the player) than the second passage 232, and the decorative member 316 and the regulating member 312 are integrally driven (or linked). The decoration member 316 is not hidden by the game ball B swinging the two passages 232, and the decoration member 316 is not easily seen by the game ball B. Further, when the regulating member 312 is located on the near side (the side closer to the player) than the second passage 232, the second passage 232 is located on the back side by that amount. However, since the second passage 232 is located closer to the front side (side closer to the player), the swing of the game ball B is easier to see. Can be provided to players in the state.

  The second passage 232 (swinging discharge passage) is located on the front side of the first passage 231 and retains the game ball B more slowly than the first passage 231. Is provided with a stage 250 that can move the game balls B distributed by the first distribution member 230 and guide them to either the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262, and the separate passage 265 (special route) is Since the game ball B entered from the opening and closing entrance 220 is guided to the stage 250 faster than the first sorting member 230 (particularly the second passage 232), the game in the second passage 232 (swinging discharge passage) By swinging the sphere B, that is, by positioning the slow game sphere B on the front side for the player, the situation can be shown better. In addition, the game ball B guided through the separate passage 265 (special route) without passing through the first sorting member 230 (particularly the second passage 232) is guided to the stage 250 and the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning. Since it is guided to one of the units 262, the game ball B is not only processed quickly, but the player can visually recognize the game ball B that has passed through the separate passage 265 (special route) on the stage 250. The game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 can be confirmed.

  In addition, the restricting member 312 is in a stopped state at the normal time, and is in a stopped / released state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied, so that it is difficult to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) during the normal time. The passage 231 is selected, and even if the restricting member 312 breaks down at the normal time, it is only easily discharged through the first passage 231 and entering the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). The player is given an unfair advantage (that is, an unfair advantage that the game ball is always discharged through the second passage 232, which is easier to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) than the first passage 231). Can be reduced. Further, since the restricting member 312 is not stopped and released in a predetermined period when the releasing condition is satisfied and is not distributed to the second passage 232, a failure of the restricting member 312 can be found.

  In addition, the cutout portion 314 of the regulating member 312 is assumed to be blown out from the second passage 232 in the communication passage 310 because the upper portion of the communication passage 310 is blown out in either the stopped state or the release state. The regulation member 312 is not positioned on the entrance / exit of the game ball B, and the game ball B is not held while being on the regulation member 312, and is not between the communication path 310 and the regulation member 312. The game ball B is not pinched.

  In addition, the stage 250 generates a ridge 252 in the rolling region 251 that is continuous with the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to the one side direction in the rolling region 251, and also rolls the ridge 252. The waviness generating mechanism 253 that moves along the one side direction of the moving region 251 is provided, and the second sorting member 240 moves the game ball B from the opening / closing entrance ball portion 220 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250. At least sort output.

  Therefore, the timing at which the game balls B are distributed and output from the second distribution member 240 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250, and the movement of the undulation (mountain portion 252) in the rolling region 251 by the undulation generating mechanism unit 253. The rolling direction of the game ball B in the rolling area 251 is determined based on the timing. In other words, the game ball B that rolls in the width direction of the rolling area 251 is affected by the mountain portion 252 that moves in the depth direction of the rolling area 251, so that an oblique composite force is generated in the game ball B. Since the game ball B starts rolling in the rolling area 251 in an oblique direction, if the game ball B is influenced by the mountain portion 252 when it is output in the width direction of the rolling area 251, the game ball B starts in the diagonal direction. When the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and proceeds in that direction for a while, if the game ball B is affected by the mountain portion 252, it will roll in an oblique direction from that point. Therefore, the rolling direction of the game ball B can be changed. That is, the position at which the game ball B is output from the second sorting member 240 in the width direction of the rolling area 251 (the position to drop) is the same every time, but the game in the rolling area 251 is performed by the mountain portion 252 to which the rolling area 251 moves. Unexpectedness can be given to the flow direction of the sphere B, the rolling region 251 can be rolled over a wide range, and a change in whether or not the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is entered can be given.

  Further, a part of the game balls B in the second distribution member 240 is directly discharged to the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the like, and only the remaining game balls B in the second distribution member 240 are removed from the rolling region 251. Therefore, the behavior of the game ball B in the rolling region 251 can be interesting. In addition, various behaviors of the game ball can be shown while simplifying the operation of the mountain portion 252. That is, since the peak portion 252 is only moved along one direction of the rolling region 251, even if the peak portion 252 is controlled by hardware or software, it is very compact and the peak portion 252 is operated sequentially. Or it can be made compact compared with the structure which controls a stop, and since the peak part 252 is a simple operation | movement, since an illegal operation | movement is easy to be found, it is excellent in a countermeasure against fraud. Further, since the mountain portion 252 is a simple operation, the player does not have the impression that the mountain portion 252 is an unauthorized gaming machine that is illegally controlled.

  As a result, a pachinko machine (game machine) is provided that can make the behavior of the game ball B on the stage 250 distributed by the distribution device (for example, the second distribution member 240) in the winning device 40 interesting. can do.

  Since the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 is a horizontal or substantially horizontal area, the game ball B output in the width direction of the rolling area 251 advances in the output direction, and the rolling area 251 From the influence of the mountain portion 252 moving in the depth direction, a combined force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball B, and the game ball B starts to roll in the diagonal direction in the rolling area 251, and a wave is generated. It can be made to go to one side (specific winning part 260 side) of the rolling region 251 triggered by the undulation (mountain portion 252) in the rolling region 251 by the mechanism unit 253.

  In addition, the game ball B output in the forward direction from the first output portion (the second distribution passage 243, the third distribution passage 244, and the fifth distribution passage 246) of the second distribution member 240 is a rolling region 251. May enter the specific prize winning portion 260 (V zone) without going through, and output from the first output portion (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246). The game ball B can be prevented from entering the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) by the mountain portion 252 where the rolling area 251 moves, and the first output portion (second distribution path 243, third swing) It is possible to secure a profit that is output from the distribution path 244 and the fifth distribution path 246) and entered the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). Further, the game ball B output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 from the second output unit (the first distribution passage 242 and the fourth distribution passage 245) is affected by the mountain portion 252 that moves in the rolling region 251. In addition, it is possible to provide an interesting feature that the player may enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone).

  In addition, the support mechanism 300 supports the second sorting member 240 on the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 with an interval that allows the game ball B to pass between the rolling area 251 and the rolling area 251. The area below the second sorting member 240 in the area 251 can also roll the game ball B, and the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 can be utilized to the maximum in its width direction. In addition, when the game ball B rolling on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 passes under the second sorting member 240, it appears once hidden and appears to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). Can be seen by the player, and the behavior of the game ball B can be made more interesting.

  Further, since the second sorting member 240 is an opaque member, the game ball B rolling on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is temporarily hidden when passing under the second sorting member 240, and then the second sorting member. 240 The player sometimes sees whether or not he / she enters the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), and the behavior of the game ball B can be made more interesting.

  In addition, since the stage 250 includes walls 258 for stopping the game ball B in the rolling region 251 at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region 251, the stage 250 extends from the second sorting member 240 to the rolling region. Even if the game ball B output in the width direction of 251 reaches the both ends of the rolling region 251 in the width direction, the game ball B is reflected by the wall portions 258 at both ends and rolls to the reflected game ball B. The moving mountain portion 252 in the region 251 can act to change the rolling direction, and not only can the game ball B be directed in the direction opposite to the output direction in the second sorting member 240, but also the movement The rolling direction of the game ball B can be changed by the mountain portion 252 to be played.

  Further, since the lateral swing mechanism 273 swings laterally in the internal space with the proximal end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the output direction from the second distribution member 240 to the rolling region 251 The game ball B can be made more diverse in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

  Further, since the vertical swing mechanism 274 swings in the vertical direction in the internal space with the proximal end side of the second sorting member 240 as an axis, the vertical swing mechanism 274 has an upward posture in which the distal end side of the second sorting member 240 faces upward. By changing to the downward posture in which the front end side of the second sorting member 240 faces downward, it is possible to change the output direction of the game balls B on the second sorting member 240 and roll from the second sorting member 240. Diversity can be further provided in the output direction to the region 251, and more various behaviors of the game ball B can be generated in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

  In addition, when the drive mechanism unit 270 swings the distal end side of the second distribution member 240 in the inner space in the horizontal direction with the proximal end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the drive mechanism portion 270 vertically extends the distal end side of the second distribution member 240 in the internal space. By reciprocating twice in the direction, the front end side of the second sorting member 240 is swung in a substantially double mountain shape when viewed from the front. Then, a game ball is directed from the first output section (the second distribution path 243, the third distribution path 244, the fifth distribution path 246) toward the specific winning section 260 (V zone) without passing through the rolling region 251. B may be output, and in a posture in which the front end side of the second sorting member 240 is located at the top of the two peaks in front view, the second output unit (the first sorting passage 242 and the fourth sorting passage 245). Output the game ball B in the width direction of the rolling area 251 There, it is possible to have a variety in the output direction from the second distribution member 240.

  The second distribution member 240 includes a plurality of forward output portions (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, and fifth distribution passage 246) and right lateral output portion (fourth distribution passage). 245) and the left lateral output portion (first distribution passage 242), a plurality of forward output portions (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage). 246), the game ball B can be output toward the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) without going through the rolling region 251 and the right lateral output portion (fourth distribution passage 245) and the left lateral output The game ball B can be output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 from the portion (first distribution passage 242).

  The side-by-side holding member 257 of the stage 250 has a plurality of round bars 256 having a length in the width direction of the rolling region 251 smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction of the rolling region 251. Since the plurality of round bars 256 are held in parallel at intervals, and are held so as to be movable at least in the height direction, the game ball B is placed in the width direction of the rolling region 251, that is, between the adjacent round bars 256. It can be rolled in the bar direction. Further, the push-up member of the undulation generating mechanism 253 pushes up some of the round bars 256 of the plurality of arranged round bars 256 from below in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the undulation generating mechanism 253. The reciprocating mechanism 255 moves the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251, so that a peak portion 252 that continues in the width direction of the rolling region 251 is preferably generated and one side of the rolling region 251 is generated. It can be moved along the direction.

  In addition, the winning device 40 includes an introduction passage portion 222 that guides the game ball B that has entered from the opening / closing entrance portion 220 to the communication passage 310, and is a route different from the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. The game ball B entered from the opening / closing entrance part 220 is guided to the specific winning part 260 (V zone) or the normal winning part 262 faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240 or A separate passage 265 that discharges to the outside of the winning device, and the game ball B from the opening and closing ball-entry portion 220 is guided to the separate passage 265 when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, and the first sorting member 230 and Since there is a guidance switching unit 267 that switches so as to guide to the second sorting member 240, the guidance switching unit 267 is provided when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied (for example, round In each round period of the jackpot state in the transition type gaming machine), the game ball B from the opening and closing entrance 220 is guided to another passage 265, and in other cases (normal state period that is a state other than the jackpot state) , In order to switch to the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240, the time in each round period in a round automatic transition type gaming machine, that is, the time taken regardless of the next round acquisition can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to reduce the feeling of extension of the big hit effect, to quickly move to the next game, and to solve the problem of waiting unnecessarily even if the profit obtained is not changed. Further, the game ball B does not collide with the regulating member 312 and the useful life of the regulating member 312 can be extended.

  Further, for the hall side (game hall side), the time taken regardless of the next round acquisition can be reduced, and the substantial operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased by the reduced time.

  Furthermore, in the case where a predetermined different guidance condition is satisfied (all round periods in a big win state with a round automatic transition type gaming machine), the game ball B is routed differently from the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 Through the separate passage 265, the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 is guided faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240, so that the operation of the second distributing member 240 is stopped. The problem of the stop of the game ball B resulting from this does not arise, and generation | occurrence | production of residual ball processing can be reduced. In other words, the operation of the second distribution member 240 is not stopped at all rounds in the big hit state in the round automatic transition type gaming machine, so the game ball B is won by the second distribution member 240 in the stopped state. It is possible to solve the problem of undesired residual sphere processing due to stopping in an unexpected state inside 40.

  As a result, it is possible to reduce the time it takes for the game ball B to enter and exit the winning device 40 regardless of the acquisition of the next round, improve the operating rate of the gaming machine, and generate the remaining ball processing. A gaming machine that can be reduced can be provided.

  In addition, even when another guidance condition is satisfied (all round periods in a big hit state in a round automatic transition type gaming machine), since the second sorting member 240 continues its driving operation, The game ball B existing in the second sorting member 240 is output immediately after staying, and the operation of the second sorting member 240 is not stopped even during all rounds in the round automatic transition type gaming machine. The second distribution member 240 in the stopped state can solve the problem of the unintentional remaining ball processing caused by the game ball B stopping in the winning device 40 in an unexpected state.

  Further, the winning device 40 is a stage 250 in which the game balls B retained by the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240 are movable and are guided to either the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) or the normal winning unit 262. And the separate passage 265 guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entrance portion 220 to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, so that the player can play the separate passage 265. The game ball B that has passed through can be visually recognized on the stage 250, and the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 can be confirmed.

  In addition, an introduction passage portion 222 that guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entrance portion 220 to the first sorting member 230 is provided, and an openable opening / closing portion 224a is provided at a bottom surface portion of the introduction passage portion 222 at a predetermined position. The opening / closing portion 224a is formed with an opening having a size that allows the game ball B to fall when the open state is opened, and the game ball B passes through in the closed state. 224a communicates with the opening of the 224a and its output side is a hanging passage opened on the stage 250. Therefore, the game ball B is quickly supplied to the stage 250 without stagnation in the hanging passage, and another passage 265 is provided. The game ball B does not stop due to the above.

  Further, the stage 250 includes a rolling area 251 in which the game balls B retained by the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240 can roll, and the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 Is provided on one side of the rolling region 251, and the stage 250 has a peak portion 252 connected in the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to the one side direction in the rolling region 251 as the rolling region 251. And a ripple generating mechanism 253 that causes the rolling region 251 to ripple by moving the mountain portion 252 in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251, and when another guide condition is satisfied, the ripple generating mechanism unit It controls so that the peak part 252 in the rolling area | region 251 by 253 is hold | maintained in the upstream position of the part by which the opening of the output side of the another channel | path 265 in the said rolling area | region 251 is projected. Since the holding control unit 293 is provided, the game ball B that has fallen down the hanging passage and is supplied to the rolling region 251 is restrained from being directed upstream of the rolling region 251 by the mountain portion 252, rather in the downstream direction. The rolling region 251 can flow down quickly.

  In addition, the winning device 40 includes a ball detection sensor 221 that detects the entry of the game ball B into the main body member 210 through the open / close ball insertion section 220, and a V detection that detects the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210. The sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 are provided, and the input / output ball number determination unit 290 confirms whether the number of detected balls in the ball detection sensor 221 matches the number of detected balls in the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44. The opening prohibition control unit 292 determines that the game ball B has entered the first start port 31 or the second start port 33 while the input / output ball number determination unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch. In addition, since the open / close ball entry 220 is not opened, the remaining ball processing can be suitably performed.

  Further, the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) includes a V detection sensor 43 that detects a game ball B, and the normal winning unit 262 includes a detection sensor 44 that detects a game ball B. The V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 detect the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210. Therefore, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 detect the entrance to the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262. In addition to this, the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210 can be also used, and it is not necessary to provide a detection sensor dedicated to the remaining ball processing separately from the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44, and the remaining ball processing. Can be realized in a space-saving manner.

  Further, since the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged in the vertical direction at the central portion in the width direction of the game area 30a of the game board 30, a part of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 is inside the winning device 40. The driver 42 (movable accessory) is not hidden behind the display screen 61, and the display screen 61 can be easily seen, the winning device 40 is enlarged in the horizontal direction, and the game area is reduced. It is possible to secure a gaming area without any problems.

  In addition, since the display device 60 is provided above the opening / closing ball receiving portion 220 of the winning device 40, the line of sight is moved to the opening / closing ball receiving portion 220 below the display device 60 after displaying the display device 60 for effect display. In other words, the line of sight is moved in the flow of the sphere, and the presence / absence of the entrance to the opening / closing entrance 220 can be easily seen. And can be easily seen.

  The main body member 210 is provided immediately below the discharge portion 94. In the first state (entrance restricted state), the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 can enter, and It is difficult (or may be impossible) to enter the game ball B flowing down the center frame 90 in the game area 30a, and the game ball B is inserted into the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. Based on having entered the ball, the second state (entrance restriction release state, for example, open state) is opened rather than the first state (entrance restriction state), and this second state (entry restriction release state, for example, open state). ), The game ball B from the discharge portion 94 can enter, and the game ball B flowing down the center frame 90 is easier to enter than in the first state (entrance restricted state). . Accordingly, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 can be reliably guided into the winning device 40, and when the open / close ball-entering portion 220 is in the second state (the restriction on the entry restriction is released), the outside of the center frame 90 is It is possible to provide a game that allows a game ball B to flow down.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the display screen 61 is easy to see, the game area 30a can be secured, and the winning entry device 40 and the display information on the display screen 61 can be viewed simultaneously.

  In the case where the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 and the open / close ball entry portion 220 of the winning device 40 are separately attached to the game board 30, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the open / close ball entry portion 220 is as follows. Although the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the open / close ball entry portion 220 is changed depending on the accuracy of the attachment to the game board 30. There is no change depending on the accuracy of the attachment to the game board 30 of both, the adjustment of the attachment position of both is unnecessary, and the attachment workability is excellent.

  Further, since the constricted portion 201 having a width smaller than the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 is provided on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in a state in which the game board 30 is viewed from the front, The game area 30a can be widened as much as the constricted portion 201 is formed. That is, the game ball B may flow down to the constricted portion 201 between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. In addition, since the opening / closing entrance part 220 is provided in the constriction part 201, the game ball B is placed on the display screen 61 of the display device 60 and the opening / closing entrance part 220 provided in the constriction part 201 immediately below the display screen 61. It becomes easy to see the process of whether or not to enter the ball at the same time, and even if the player pays attention to the display screen 61 of the display device 60, the oversight of the process of whether or not to enter the winning device 40 can be reduced.

  The opening / closing entrance 220 includes an opening 41e into which the game ball B can enter, and a pair of blades 41a and 41b arranged side by side on both sides of the opening 41e. The pair of blades 41a and 41b A second state in which a game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a can enter by entering the lower end side shaft portion 41c as an axis and turning away from the front end side (incoming ball) In the reverse state, the pair of blades 41a and 41b can be turned into a closed state in which the opening 41e is closed by rotating and closing the shaft portion 41c so as to approach each other. is there. Further, the pair of blades 41a and 41b can be changed to a first state (entrance restricted state) in which the tip end side is rotated closer to each other than the second state (entrance restriction release state) with the shaft portion 41c as an axis. It is a thing. Therefore, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 can be reliably guided into the winning device 40 without depending on the first state and the second state of the opening / closing entrance 220, and the opening / closing entrance 220 is in the second state ( In the case of the (ingress restriction release state), the open / close entrance part 220 that enables entry of the game ball B flowing down the center frame 90 can be suitably realized.

  The game area 30a has a substantially vertically long oval shape (or may be a circle, a substantially circular shape, an elliptical shape, an oval shape, a substantially oval shape, or the like) when viewed from the front, and the constricted portion 201 is formed of the game area 30a. Since the horizontal width of the display device 60 and the prize winning device 40 is ensured to the maximum, the pair of movable parts (blades 41a and 41b) are open even when the horizontal width is located at the largest width in the front view. Since the blades 41a and 41b are stopped within the lateral width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40, the game area width is not narrowed by the movement of the blades 41a and 41b, and the flow of the game ball B in the game area 30a It can be set as the structure which can provide interestingness.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect. For example, the present invention can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the second sorting member 240 is an opaque member, but the second sorting member 240 may be a transparent member or a semi-transparent member. In this case, the game ball B rolling on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is not completely hidden when passing under the second sorting member 240, and then appears from below the second sorting member 240. The player sometimes sees whether or not he / she enters the specific winning portion 260 (V zone), and can check without losing sight of the rolling of the game ball B.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the undulation generating mechanism portion 253 and the substantially two mountain-like swinging of the second sorting member 240 by the drive mechanism portion 270 are independent of each other. Although both are asynchronous, they may be synchronized. Further, in the above-described embodiment, one cycle of the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 is longer than one cycle of the substantially two mountain-shaped swinging of the second sorting member 240. You may make both into the same period.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the second distributing member 240 having the shape and structure as shown in FIG. 27 is adopted as the distributing means. However, at least the output is performed in the width direction of the rolling region 251. Various shapes and structures may be employed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the case of a round automatic transition type pachinko machine is described as an example. As another guidance condition is established, for example, in the whole round period of a round automatic transition type pachinko machine, The game ball B from the opening / closing entrance 220 is guided to the separate passage 265. However, when a V continuation type pachinko machine is adopted, as another guidance condition establishment, for example, a V continuation type game machine The game ball B from the opening and closing ball entering section 220 may be guided to the separate passage 265 only during the last round period. In this case, in the last round period of the V continuation type gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the time taken regardless of the acquisition of the next round, to reduce the feeling of extension of the big hit effect, and to quickly shift to the next game. This solves the problem of waiting unnecessarily even though the profits that have been made remain unchanged.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 employ the game unit 200 formed integrally. However, as shown in FIG. 32, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are different from each other. The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 may be arranged at an interval so that the game ball B can pass in the horizontal direction between the two. In this case, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are arranged with an interval therebetween so that the game ball B can pass in the horizontal direction between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Therefore, the game ball B flowing down the left side of the game board 30 flows between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 and then flows down to the right side of the game board 30, or conversely, it flows down from right to left. It is possible to provide a more diverse game board.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the game ball B from the discharge part 94 of the center frame 90 is in the first state (entrance restricted state) or the second state (entrance restriction release state) of the opening / closing entrance part 220. Although the thing which enters the said opening / closing entrance part 220 without depending is employ | adopted, in the 1st state (entrance restriction | limiting state) of the opening / closing entrance part 220, the game ball B has closed so that entrance is impossible In addition, a game ball B that can be entered by entering the second state (the entry restriction release state) may be employed.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the separate passage 265 supplies the game ball B to the stage 250 without passing through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, but the game ball B is supplied to the first distribution member. 230 and the second sorting member 240 may be discharged to the outside of the winning device 40 without being supplied to the stage 250.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the number of balls output from the winning device 40 is detected by the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 in the winning device 40. However, the following configuration may be used. That is, the game board 30 includes a collective plate having a discharge passage on the back side thereof for collecting and discharging the game balls B entered in the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 of the winning device 40. The collective plate is provided with passage detection means (game ball detection sensor, for example, proximity sensor) for detecting the passage of the game ball in the discharge passage, and the exit ball detection means is the main body member 210 by the passage detection means. You may make it detect the output of the game ball from. In this case, the output of the game ball from the main body member 210 can be detected by the passage detection means provided in the discharge passage of the collective plate, and the remaining ball processing can be suitably performed.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 are employed as the staying means, but only one of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 may be used. You may employ | adopt the various structures which retain the game ball B regardless of a fixed type and a movable type. For example, a meandering path having a longer path than the straight path directly connecting the introduction path section 222 and the stage 250, a one-way path section, a croon (a dish-like accessory having a hole), and the like can be given.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are opened according to a predetermined opening (in the present embodiment, the first start port 31) based on the ball entering the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. For example, when the ball enters the ball, the ball opens once for 2 seconds, and when the ball enters the second start port 33, for example, the ball opens once for 2 seconds twice. An open lottery may be performed based on the entry to 31 or the second starting port 33, or the number of times and time may be set to arbitrary values.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the undulation generating mechanism unit 253 extends a part of the plurality of round bar bodies 256 arranged in parallel from the lower side thereof. A push-up roller member 254 that pushes up in the direction and a reciprocating mechanism 255 that reciprocates the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251 are provided. A sheet-like body (for example, a sheet material such as vinyl chloride) may be provided, or a sheet-like body (for example, a sheet material such as vinyl chloride) that becomes the rolling region 251 instead of the round bar body 256; The sheet-like body may be pushed up by a roller such as a push-up roller member 254, or a plate member having a protrusion (for example, a semicircular shape, an arc shape, or a triangular shape) is slurried. It is also possible to form a peak portion 252 that moves by pushing up a part of a plurality of round bar bodies 256 or a part of a sheet-like body by moving the rods. .

  (12) In the above-described embodiments, a pachinko machine in which a so-called 1-type pachinko machine and a 2-type pachinko machine are combined is described as an example. Good.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 31 ... First start port (entrance means)
33 ... 2nd start opening (entrance means)
40 ... winning device 60 ... display device (display means)
90 ... Center frame 92 ... Guide passage (guide passage)
94… discharge part (discharge means)
210 ... Main body member 220 ... Opening / closing entrance part (entrance part, opening / closing entrance part)
230 ... 1st sorting member (sorting means, staying means)
231 ... 1st passage (2nd distribution discharge passage)
232 ... 2nd passage (oscillation discharge passage, 1st distribution discharge passage)
240 ... 2nd sorting member (movable sorting member, staying means)
250 ... stage (stage part)
260 ... Special winning part (special entry means)
262 ... Normal winning part (non-specific entry means)
265 ... Another passage (another guidance passage)
267 ... Guidance switching unit (guidance switching means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board that forms a gaming area into which gaming balls are to be shot,
In the game board, a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter are respectively disposed at predetermined positions in the game area,
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered,
A ball entrance provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member, for distributing and outputting the game balls from the ball-entry portion;
A specification that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and that allows the game balls distributed by the distribution means to enter and that triggers the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game balls The club,
A non-specific entrance portion that is provided in the internal space of the main body member and is a entrance portion other than the specific entrance portion, and into which game balls distributed by the distribution means can enter,
With
The sorting means is
A swinging discharge passage for swinging the game ball from the entrance portion in the direction of the passage and discharging it to the specific entrance portion or the non-specific entrance portion;
A communicating portion communicating with the input end of the game ball of the swinging discharge passage without a step;
A stop state in which the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage is stopped by being located at a stop position provided on the back side from the entrance / exit location of the game ball from the swing discharge passage in the communication portion in plan view And a stop member that is in a release state that enables supply of game balls to the swinging discharge passage by being located at a retreat location that is other than the entry / exit location and retracted from the stop location. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

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