JP2014046179A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes it possible to continuously cause winning of game balls into an advantageous start port.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a ball inflow port 103 that allows a pachinko ball flowing down a game area to pass through; a branch part 135 where the pachinko ball passed through the ball inflow port 103 travels; first winning paths 161, 301 and 195 that are connected to the branch part 135 and communicate with a first start port 101; a second winning path 201 that is connected to the branch part 135 and communicates with a second start port 102; a distribution body 140 that distributes the pachinko ball passed through the ball inflow port 103 to the first winning paths 161, 301 and 195 or to the second winning path 201; and a ball sender 305 that reduces traveling speed of the pachinko ball passed through the first winning paths 161, 301 and 195. The game machine is configured so that traveling time the pachinko ball to travel to the second start port 102 through the second winning path 201 becomes shorter than traveling time to travel to the first start port 101 through the first winning paths 161, 165, 180 and 195.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is executed in accordance with winning in a first start port and a second start port provided in a game board.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an inner frame as a main frame in which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is assembled to the front side of the middle frame so as to be openable and closable. In the game board, a game area in which a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined, and a symbol display device (symbol display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a symbol in a variable manner and produces a symbol variation effect When the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the start opening of the start winning device arranged in the game board, the big hit lottery is performed and the symbol change in the symbol display device It is supposed to start. In such a pachinko machine, one or a plurality of effective lines that are effective combinations of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device are set, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective lines are displayed as hits. A combination (for example, a triple assortment of the same symbol) gives a jackpot game and gives the player an opportunity to win a prize ball. Further, the start winning device is provided with two start ports so that one first start port is always opened in the game area of the game board and the other second start port can be opened and closed by an opening / closing means. A pachinko machine is also widely known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, in the pachinko machine described above, the probability variation state that the probability that a big hit will occur when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start ports (big hit probability) is higher than usual, and the pachinko to the second start port. It is configured to be able to give a shortened state (winning rate improvement state) in which the winning rate of the ball is higher than usual, and a plurality of types of gaming states are set by combining the probability varying state and the shortened state, When winning the jackpot, the type of the jackpot game is determined, and the game state after the jackpot is determined. Specifically, a normal gaming state (both low probability variation state) in which neither a probability variation state nor a variation state is given, a probability variation game state (state with a high probability variation) in which a probability variation state and a variation state are imparted, A gaming state that can be determined from four types of gaming states: a special probability-changing gaming state that is given only a probability-changing state (a state without high-probability variation) and a variable gaming state that is imparted only with a varying state (a state with low-probability variation). Is preset for each pachinko machine model.

  Here, in the pachinko machine having the first start port and the second start port, when the pachinko ball wins the second start port, compared to the case where the pachinko ball wins the first start port. In some cases, the amount of privilege given to the player is set to be high, and the interest of the game is enhanced. For example, the difference in the number of winning balls that a player can obtain by differentiating the jackpot game that occurs when a winning at the first starting port and the jackpot game that occurs when a winning at the second starting port occurs. In some cases, it is provided or the game state after the big hit game is changed. In this case, a lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting port is executed in preference to the lottery based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting port, thereby giving the player more profit. Configured to give.

JP 2007-75217 A

  By the way, in the case of a gaming state to which a shortage state is given, such as the probability variation gaming state and the shortage gaming state described above, a large number of pachinko ball winning opportunities to the second starting port can be obtained. An opportunity to obtain a privilege can be secured. On the other hand, in the case of a gaming state in which a variable state is not given as in the normal gaming state, there are few chances for winning a pachinko ball to the second starting port, and in the normal gaming state in which the most stays when playing a game It contributed to the reduction of interest.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game by continuously generating winnings of game balls at advantageous starting points.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A first start port (101) and a second start port (102) through which a game ball flowing down the game area (20a) formed on the game board (20) can win, and the first start port (101) and the first start port (101) And control means (60a) for performing control according to a predetermined control condition when a game ball is won at any one of the two start openings (102). The control means (60a) includes the first start opening (101 In a gaming machine configured such that the amount of privilege granted to the player based on the winning at the second start port (102) is higher than the amount of privilege granted to the player based on the winning to)
A ball inlet (103) through which a game ball flowing down the game area (20a) can pass;
A branch part (135) through which the game ball passing through the ball inlet (103) moves,
A first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) connected to the branch part (135) and communicating with the first starting port (101);
A second winning path (201) connected to the branch part (135) and communicating with the second starting port (102);
Distributing means (140) provided in the branch part (135) for distributing the game balls that have passed through the ball inlet (103) to the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) and the second winning path (201); ,
A speed adjusting unit (175, 191, 305) that is provided in the middle of the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) and slows down the moving speed of the game ball passing through the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195),
Compared to the travel time for the game balls distributed to the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) by the distributing means (140) to move to the first starting port (101), the second winning path is allocated by the distributing means (140). The gist is that the moving time for the game balls allocated to (201) to move to the second starting port (102) is shortened.

  In this way, a game ball that has passed through the ball inflow port is provided by providing a speed adjusting unit in the first winning path that communicates with the first starting port, and slowing the moving speed of the gaming ball that passes through the first winning path. Can be moved faster than the first starting port to the second starting port, so that the game balls continuously passing through the ball inlet and distributed to the first winning path move to the first starting port. It is possible to quickly move the game balls distributed to the second winning path to the second starting port. Thereby, it is possible to continuously win the game balls distributed to the first winning path and the second winning path to the second starting port.

The invention according to claim 2
The distribution means (140) is configured to distribute the game balls moved to the branch portion (135) to the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) and the second winning path (201) at the same rate. The gist.
In this way, the game balls that have moved to the branch portion are distributed to the first winning passage and the second winning passage at the same ratio by the distribution means, so that the gaming balls to the first starting port and the second starting port are distributed. It is possible to achieve continuous winning of game balls to the second starting port while equalizing the winning opportunities.

The invention according to claim 3
The speed adjustment unit (305) includes a ball transfer mechanism (311) that is driven by the driving means (317) to convey the game ball along the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195),
The gist is that the moving speed of the game ball by the ball transfer mechanism (311) is configured to be lower than the moving speed of the game ball by its own weight.
In this way, by providing a ball transfer mechanism that makes the moving speed of the game ball slower than the moving speed of the game ball due to its own weight, the game balls that are continuously passed through the ball inlet and distributed to the first winning path are The game balls distributed to the second winning path can be moved to the second starting port faster than moving to the first starting port.

The invention according to claim 4
The speed adjusting portion includes a ball rolling portion (175, 191) formed in a concave shape capable of rolling so that a game ball circulates, and a ball passage hole (176, 192) formed in the bottom surface of the ball rolling portion. Prepared,
The ball rolling unit (175, 191) is configured to rotate the game ball so as to go around, thereby causing the ball rolling unit (175, 191) to stay and slow down the moving speed of the game ball. The gist.
In this way, by rolling the game ball around the ball rolling unit as the speed adjusting unit, the moving speed of the game ball can be slowed down, and the ball passing through the ball inlet continuously. The game balls distributed to the second winning path can be moved to the second starting port faster than the gaming balls distributed to the first winning path move to the first starting port.

The invention according to claim 5
Storage means (60b) for storing winning information acquired based on winning in the first starting port (101) and winning information acquired based on winning in the second starting port (102);
The gist of the present invention is that the control means (60a) is configured to perform control based on the winning information in the order in which the storing means (60b) stores the winning information.
As described above, the control is performed in the order in which the storage means stores the winning information, so that the control based on the winning information acquired when the game ball wins continuously at the second starting port is performed. Therefore, an advantageous privilege based on the winning at the second starting port can be quickly given to the player.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to continuously generate a winning game ball to an advantageous starting port.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure holding | maintenance display part, the common figure display, and the general figure holding | maintenance display part are expanded and shown. 1 shows a prize distribution device according to Embodiment 1, wherein (a) is a perspective view seen from the front side, and (b) is a perspective view seen from the rear side. FIG. It is a front view which shows the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The ball path formed in the inside of this prize distribution device is shown with a broken line. It is a perspective view which shows the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 1 in the state which removed the front cover body. It is a front view which shows the winning distribution apparatus which concerns on Example 1 in the state which removed the front cover body. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a prize distribution device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which expands and shows the arrangement | positioning position of the distribution body of the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 1, (a) shows the state seen from the front side, (b) shows the state seen from the back side Indicates. It is a front view which expands and shows the arrangement | positioning position of the distribution body of the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 1, (a) shows the state which has a distribution body in a 1st attitude | position, (b) is distribution The state which a body exists in a 2nd attitude | position is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a pachinko ball is distributed by the distribution body of the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: (a) is a pachinko ball in the 1st ball receiving part of the distribution body in a 1st attitude | position. (B) shows the state where the pachinko ball received in the first posture is guided to the first sorting mouth, and (c) shows the first ball receiving portion of the sorting body in the second posture. A state in which the pachinko ball is received is shown, and (d) shows a state in which the pachinko ball received in the second posture is guided to the second sorting mouth. (a) is a rear view of the front cover body, and (b) is a perspective view of the front cover body as viewed from the rear. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first delay passage portion and a second delay passage portion according to the first embodiment. It is the front view which assembled | attached the 1st delay path part and 2nd delay path part which concern on Example 1, Comprising: The collar member of a 1st delay path part is abbreviate | omitted and shown. The 1st ball rolling member concerning Example 1 is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a top view, (c) is an AA line sectional view. It is a perspective view which shows the 2nd ball | bowl rolling member which concerns on Example 1, Comprising: The wall part which abbreviate | omitted the spherical passage is abbreviate | omitted, and the wall part which abbreviate | omitted is shown with a dashed-two dotted line. (a) is a top view of a 2nd ball rolling member, (b) is a BB sectional drawing. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game. It is a front view which shows the winning distribution apparatus which concerns on Example 2, Comprising: The ball path formed in the inside of this winning distribution apparatus is shown with a broken line. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the winning distribution apparatus which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the ball feeder of the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 2. FIG. (a) is a top view which shows the structure of the base part back side in the prize distribution device which concerns on Example 2, Comprising: The upper half of the transfer case body in a ball feeder is abbreviate | omitted, (b) is C It is -C sectional drawing, Comprising: The relationship between a vertical channel | path part and a ball feeder is shown. (a) is a top view which shows the 1st ball rolling member and the 2nd ball rolling member of a prize distribution device concerning Example 3 assembled, and (b) is a prize distribution device concerning Example 3. It is a principal part enlarged view which shows the arrangement | positioning position of the 2nd LED board in.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball as a gaming ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. 11 is attached to the front surface side of the opening 11 so that the game board 20 is detachably held, and is attached to the back side of the game board 20 so that a predetermined condition is established (winning vibration to be described later). Performing an effect of performing a symbol variation effect by variably displaying a design symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the start port 101, 102 of the minute device 100 or the start port 31 of the start winning device 30) As a means, a symbol display device (symbol display means) 17 is detachably disposed. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to open and close. The upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the first embodiment, a dot matrix type display device is employed as the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the drum type symbol display device 17 and the liquid crystal panel are accommodated in the accommodation case. Various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as the liquid crystal display device can be adopted. The symbol display device 17 according to the first embodiment is provided with three rows of symbol display portions 17a that can display the decorative drawings in a side-by-side manner. Displaying variation in a predetermined variation direction (for example, vertical scrolling, horizontal scrolling, etc.), and stopping the display of all the decorative drawings in each column at a predetermined timing, the one symbol variation effect ends. ing.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. The decorative body 25, the winning distribution device 100, the start winning device 30, the special winning device 40, the gate member 47, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game area 20a is punched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25a that opens forward and backward is formed in the approximate center of the gaming area 20a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, which is also called, is attached, and the symbol display device 17 is configured to face the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In addition, the first effect device 26 is disposed inside the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 of the first embodiment so as to face the front side of the game board 20, and the symbol change effect on the symbol display device 17 is achieved. Accordingly, the first effect device 26 is activated. In addition, the game board 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a second effect device 27 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the second effect device 27 according to the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. The stage device 27 is activated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a winning distribution device 100 that can win a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a at the lower left position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In addition, a start winning device 30 capable of opening and closing a third starting port 31 as a second winning port by an opening / closing member 33 is disposed at a lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Pachinko balls launched so as to flow down the left side of the decorative body 25 can win the prize distribution device 100, while pachinko balls launched so as to flow down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 can win the start winning device 30. It is configured to be able to. That is, the game area 20a of the gaming board 20 according to the first embodiment includes a first ball flow path for causing the left pachinko ball to flow down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a frame-shaped decorative body for the hit pachinko ball. 25 is provided separately from the second ball flow path for flowing down the right side of 25, and the winning distribution device 100 is disposed in the first ball flow path, and the start winning prize is provided in the second ball flow path. A device 30 is provided. In other words, the start winning device 30 including the opening / closing member 33 is disposed on the second ball flow path side in the second winning opening (third start opening 31). Furthermore, in the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20, a special winning device having a special winning opening in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can be won at a lower position of the start winning device 30 ( (Winning means) 40 is attached. The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails in the game area 20a, and the flow direction of the pachinko balls contacting the game nail 23 changes irregularly in the process of flowing down the game area 20a. It is configured as follows.

(About the prize distribution device 100)
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the winning distribution device 100 includes a first starting port 101 as a first winning port through which a pachinko ball can win and a second starting port 102 as a second winning port, A ball inlet 103 through which a pachinko ball that opens into the game area 20a and flows down the game area 20a can pass, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 103 are directed to the first start port 101 and the second start port 102. And a sorting body 140 for sorting and sorting. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the start ports 102 and 31 functioning as the second winning port are provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path, and the ball flow inlet 103 is provided. The sorting body 140 is configured to distribute the pachinko balls to the second winning port (second starting port 102) located in the first ball flow path. The winning distribution device 100 is provided with first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 communicating with the first starting port 101 and a second winning passage 201 communicating with the second starting port 102. The first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 201 are configured to communicate with the branch portion 135 into which the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 103 flow in, The distribution body 140 is disposed at the branch portion 135. That is, in the prize distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment, the pachinko balls that flow down the game area 20a of the game board 20 and pass through the ball inflow port 103 flow into the branch portion 135 and are distributed by the distribution body 140. Pachinko balls that have been distributed to any of the first prize paths 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second prize path 201 and have passed through the assigned first prize paths 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second prize path 201 Are guided to the corresponding first start port 101 or second start port 102.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the prize distribution device 100 includes a base portion 105 fixed to the game board 20, a front cover body 115 disposed on the front side of the base portion 105, A box-shaped case body is formed from the rear cover body 129 disposed on the rear surface side of the base portion 105. Each of the ball inlet 103, the branching portion 135, the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195, the second winning passage 201 and the distributing body 140 is provided in the case body, and a winning distribution device is provided. 100 can be attached to and detached from the game board 20 as a single unit. Here, the winning distribution device 100 is formed to have a size that covers substantially the entire region extending from the left side to the bottom of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game area 20a formed in the game board 20. Further, the front cover body 115 and the base portion 105 are formed of members that can be seen through on the inside, and the pachinko balls that have flowed into the prize distribution device 100 through the ball inflow port 103 are moved to the front side (players). It is configured to be visible from the side). Note that the entire front cover body 115 and the base portion 105 need not be formed so as to be seen through, but may be configured so as to be seen through the distribution path of the pachinko balls.

(About the base unit 105)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the base portion 105 is formed in a flat plate shape that covers the mounting opening of the game board 20, and a pachinko ball path (first winning paths 161, 165, 180, 195 and a second winning path 201) are formed. The base portion 105 is formed with a plurality of through holes penetrating back and forth in a size that allows pachinko balls to pass through at appropriate positions, and a spherical passage formed on the front side of the base portion 105 (specifically, Includes an upstream guide passage portion 161, a downstream guide passage portion 195, a second winning passage passage 201, an upper out ball passage portion 205) of the first winning passage, and a ball passage (delay passage portion 165) formed on the rear surface side. , 180, and the ball discharge passages 110a, 111a) are communicated with each other through a through hole of the base portion 105. Specifically, in the base portion 105 of the first embodiment, two through holes 106 are formed on the upper end side so as to be separated from each other on the left and right sides, and the three through holes are arranged side by side below the two through holes 106 and 106. Holes 107 and 108 are formed, one through hole 102 is formed at a position below the three through holes 107 and 108, and two through holes 101 and 109 are formed on the right lower end side so as to be spaced apart vertically. Has been. In the first embodiment, a through hole formed in the lower right end portion of the base portion 105 functions as the first starting port 101, and a through hole located on the lower right side of three side-by-side through holes is the above-mentioned It is a through hole that functions as the second starting port 102.

  In the following description, the leftmost through hole formed in the three horizontal rows is referred to as the upper communication hole 108, and at the right lower end portion of the base portion 105, the through hole located above the first start port 101. The hole may be referred to as a lower communication hole 109. Further, two through holes that are spaced apart from each other on the upper end side of the base portion 105 are referred to as first out holes 106, and the two right through holes that are formed side by side are formed as second out holes 107. May be referred to. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, a horizontally long exposed window 112 that opens in the front-rear direction is formed at a substantially intermediate position in the vertical direction of the base portion 105, and is provided on the rear side of the base portion 105. Delay passage portions 165 and 180 (specifically, a first circumferential rotation portion 175, a meandering passage portion 181 and a second circumferential rotation portion 191 which will be described later) are disposed on the front side of the base portion 105 through the exposure window 112. It is supposed to be exposed.

  Each of the first out holes 106 is configured to communicate with a ball discharge passage 110a of a first discharge passage member 110 (see FIGS. 5 and 7) disposed on the rear surface side of the base portion 105. In addition, each of the second out holes 107 is configured to communicate with a ball discharge passage 111 a of a second discharge passage member 111 (see FIG. 7) disposed on the rear surface side of the base portion 105. The first discharge passage member 110 and the second discharge passage member 111 are respectively formed with ball discharge passage portions 110a and 111a so as to extend to the lower end portion of the prize distribution device 100, and corresponding first out holes. The pachinko balls that have passed through 106 and the second out hole 107 are discharged below the winning distribution device 100 on the back side of the game board 20. Each of the first discharge passage member 110 and the second discharge passage portion 111 is provided so as to bypass the rear side of delay passage portions 165 and 180, which will be described later, in the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195. Thus, the pachinko balls passing through the delay passage portions 165 and 180 are not disturbed.

(About the front cover body 115 and the rear cover body 129)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, the front cover body 115 is opposed to the front surface of the base portion 105 and covers the substantially entire surface of the base portion 105, and is rearward from the outer periphery of the front plate 116. It is formed in a box shape that opens rearward from the outer peripheral wall 117 extending to the rear, and is fixed in a state where the rear end portion of the outer peripheral wall 117 is in contact with the front surface of the base portion 105. An opening that opens up and down is formed on the upper end surface of the front cover body 115 in the outer peripheral wall 117 so as to allow a pachinko ball to pass therethrough, and the opening of the outer peripheral wall 117 functions as the spherical inlet 103. It has become. As shown in FIG. 11, the front cover body 115 has passage walls 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124 separated from each other by a width that allows pachinko balls to pass in the surface direction of the front plate 116. A plurality of sets are provided so as to project to the base portion 105, and when the front cover body 115 is assembled to the base portion 105, pachinko balls are placed between the pair of passage wall portions 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124. A ball passage through which can pass is defined. The configuration of the ball passage formed in the front cover body 115 will be described in detail later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 11, on the upper end surface of the front cover body 115 on the outer peripheral wall 117 of the front cover body 115, on the side of the spherical inlet 103 (on the right side in the first embodiment), An opening that functions as a device out port 117a that opens up and down with a size that allows pachinko balls to pass therethrough is formed. Connected to the device out port 117a is an upper out ball passage portion 125 that extends downward and communicates with the first right out hole 106 on the right side. The pachinko balls that have passed through the device out port 117a are connected to the device out port 117a. It guides to the out hole 106. That is, in the prize distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment, by forming the device out port 117a, the ratio of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a passing through the ball inflow port 103 is adjusted, and the game area 20a is within the game area 20a. The pachinko balls are kept from staying. Here, the upper out ball passage portion 125 is defined to extend vertically by a pair of passage wall portions 118 formed in the front cover body 115 corresponding to the opening position of the device out port 117a. . In the first embodiment, the upper out ball passage portion 125 is similarly formed at a position corresponding to the first out hole 106 on the left side, but corresponds to the outer peripheral wall 117 in the front cover body 115. Since the device out port 117a is not formed, the pachinko sphere does not substantially pass. It should be noted that the winning distribution device 100 having the two device out ports 117a can be easily obtained by replacing the front cover body 115 having the device out port 117a opened at a position corresponding to the left upper out ball passage portion 125. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rear cover body 129 is formed in a box shape that opens forward, and each game component (delay path portions 165 and 180 or first passages) disposed on the rear surface side of the base portion 105. The ball discharge passage member 110 and the second discharge passage portion 111) are accommodated inside. The winning distribution device 100 includes a plurality of (three in the first embodiment) LED substrates 215 to 217 having LEDs 215 a to 217 a that irradiate light forward behind the base portion 105. The winning allocation device 100 is decorated by emitting light from the LEDs 215a to 217a at an appropriate timing. In the first embodiment, the first LED substrate 215 that illuminates the rear peripheral position of the branching portion 135 in the winning distribution device 100 is provided, and the upper positions of the delay passage portions 165 and 180 in the winning distribution device 100 are illuminated. A second LED board 216 is disposed, and a third LED board 217 that illuminates the rear peripheral position of the first start port 101 is provided.

(Regarding the ball passage structure of the prize distribution device 100)
Next, the pachinko ball path structure formed in the winning distribution device 100 will be described.

(About the ball inlet 103)
In the prize distribution device 100, the ball inlet 103 is formed on the upper surface of the front cover body 115 so as to open up and down, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a is received from above the prize distribution device 100. It is comprised so that it may flow into the inside. A sphere inflow passage portion 131 extending downward is communicated with the sphere inlet 103 so as to guide the pachinko sphere that has passed through the sphere inlet 103 downward. And the lower end part of the ball | bowl inflow passage part 131 opens to the said branch part 135, and the pachinko ball which passed this ball | bowl inflow port 103 flows in into the branch part 135. FIG. The ball inflow passage portion 131 is defined to extend vertically by a pair of passage wall portions 119 formed in the front cover body 115 corresponding to the opening position of the ball inflow port 103. The ball inflow passage 131 is provided with a ball sensor (ball detection means) 210 connected to the main control board 60 to be described later so as to face the winning distribution device via the ball inlet 103. A pachinko ball that has entered inside 100 is detected by the ball sensor, and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. The ball sensor disposed in the prize distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment employs a proximity sensor that is biased toward the front side of the rectangular sensor body and has a passage hole through which a pachinko ball can pass. Note that the sphere detection means is not limited to the proximity sensor, and a conventionally known device such as a contact sensor can be adopted as long as it can detect a pachinko sphere. In the following description, a sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has passed through the ball inlet 103 may be referred to as a ball inlet sensor 210.

  Here, a sensor insertion portion 113 into which the spherical inlet sensor 210 can be inserted from the front side is formed immediately below the spherical inlet 103 in the base portion 105, and the rear side of the sensor body is viewed from the front side. In the inserted state, the passage hole is held on the front side of the base portion 105. The passage wall 119 that defines the ball inflow passage 131 of the front cover body 115 is formed with a sensor holding portion 126 that holds the front side of the sensor body that protrudes to the front side of the base portion 105. .

(About branching part 135)
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and 8, the branch portion 135 is formed in a hollow, substantially cylindrical shape with an axis extending in the front-rear direction, and the distribution body 140 is placed inside the branch portion 135. It is housed in a rotatable manner. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5, 8, and 11, the branch portion 135 includes a rear housing portion 136 that is recessed in the base portion 105 so as to open forward, and the ball inflow passage. A front receiving portion 137 (see FIG. 11) recessed to open rearward by an arcuate wall portion 138 formed in the front cover body 115 so as to be connected to the lower end portion of the passage wall portion 119 forming the portion 131. It is composed of The spherical inflow passage 131 is configured such that a spherical outlet of the spherical inflow passage 131 opens at a position vertically above the rotation shaft 141 of the distributing body 140 on the circumferential surface of the spherical inflow passage 131. The pachinko sphere that has passed through the tube flows into the branch part 135. Further, on the peripheral surface of the branch part 135, ball outlets 135a and 135b for discharging pachinko balls that have flowed into the branch part 135 are formed at two locations, a lower left position and a lower right position. The first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the upstream end portion of the second winning passage 201 are connected to the ball outlets 135a, 135b.

  In other words, the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 201 of the first embodiment are provided so as to branch off from the branch portion 135 and extend to the branch portion 135 (winning distribution device). 100), the pachinko ball flowing into the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 201 is guided by the distributing body 140. In the first embodiment, the first prize winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195 communicate with the ball outlet 135a provided at the lower left position of the branch portion 135, and the ball outlet 135b provided at the lower right position of the branch portion 135 The second winning path 201 communicates. In the following description, the ball outlet of the branching portion 135 communicating with the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 is referred to as a first distribution port 135 a and the branching portion 135 communicating with the second winning passage 201. The ball outlet may be referred to as a second sorting port 135b.

(About distribution body 140)
As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the distributing body 140 is pivotally supported by a rotating shaft 141 supported so as to extend in the front-rear direction on the branch portion 135 (the base portion 105 and the front cover body 115). A first posture for receiving the pachinko ball moved from the ball inflow passage portion 131 to the branch portion 135 and guiding it to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195, and a branch portion from the ball inflow passage portion 131. The pachinko ball moved to 135 is received and guided to the second winning path 201 so as to be rotationally displaced to the second posture. That is, the pachinko balls that have moved from the ball inflow passage portion 131 to the branching portion 135 in a state where the distribution body 140 is in the first posture are distributed to the first distribution port 135a by the distribution body 140, and the distribution body The pachinko balls that have moved from the ball inflow passage portion 131 to the branching portion 135 in a state where the 140 is in the second posture are distributed to the second distribution port 135b by the distribution body 140. That is, the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 103 are configured to be distributed to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 201 at the same ratio by the distributing body 140. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution body 140 includes a semicircular disc-like rear restricting plate 142 and three ball receiving pieces 143 that project forward from the center of the rear restricting plate 142 and extend in the radial direction. ˜145, and the rear restricting plate 142 and the respective ball receiving pieces 143 to 145 define ball receiving portions 140a and 140b capable of receiving pachinko balls. Further, at the center position of the rear regulating plate 142 (intersection position of the ball receiving piece), the rotating shaft 141 is inserted into a shaft hole 146 penetrating in the front-rear direction, and the front and rear end portions of the rotating shaft 141 are It is supported by a shaft support portion 136 a formed in the rear housing portion 136 of the base portion 105 and a shaft support portion 137 a formed in the front housing portion 137 of the front cover body 115. The three ball receiving pieces 143 to 145 in the allocating body 140 are provided at positions displaced by 90 degrees about the rotation shaft 141, and the two ball receiving pieces 143 and 144 are located on the same plane. The remaining one ball receiving piece 145 intersects the plane perpendicularly. In the following description, the ball receiving piece positioned on the first distribution port 135a side in a posture in which the ball receiving piece 145 perpendicular to the two ball receiving pieces 143 and 144 is directed to the ball inflow passage portion 131 side. May be referred to as the first ball receiving piece 143, and the ball receiving piece located on the second distribution port 135b side may be referred to as the second ball receiving piece 144. Further, the ball receiving piece that intersects the first ball receiving piece 143 and the second ball receiving piece 144 may be referred to as an intermediate ball receiving piece 145. Furthermore, the ball receiving portion defined by the first ball receiving piece 143 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 145 is referred to as a first ball receiving portion 140a, and the second ball receiving portion 140b and the intermediate ball receiving piece 145 define the ball receiving portion. The ball receiving portion thus formed may be referred to as a second ball receiving portion 140b. The rotating shaft 141 is disposed vertically below the ball outlet of the ball inflow passage portion 131.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the branching portion 135 is provided with a rotation restricting portion 139 for restricting the rotation range of the sorting body 140. The rotation restricting portion 139 is provided so as to be positioned below the rotating shaft 141, and is in contact with the lower surface of the first ball receiving piece 143 to restrict the rotation of the distributing body 140 and a first restricting surface 139 a And a second regulating surface 139b that abuts on the lower surface of the second ball receiving piece 144 and regulates the rotation of the distributing body 140. In the first embodiment, the rotation restricting portion 139 is a plate-like portion formed at the lower position of the rear housing portion 136 in the base portion 105 so as to protrude forward of the base portion 105, and the base portion The first restricting surface 139a and the second restricting surface 139b are formed on the upper surface of the rotation restricting portion 139 protruding forward 105 so as to form a mountain-shaped cross section.

  Here, the distributing body 140 includes a first sphere receiving portion formed by the first sphere receiving piece 143 and the intermediate sphere receiving piece 145 in a state where the second sphere receiving piece 144 is in contact with the second restricting surface 139b. 140a faces below the ball outlet of the ball inflow passage portion 131 (see FIG. 9A), and the second ball receiving piece 144 is in a state where the first ball receiving piece 143 is in contact with the first regulating surface 139a. The second sphere receiving portion 140b formed by the intermediate sphere receiving piece 145 is configured to face below the sphere outlet of the sphere inflow passage portion 131 (see FIG. 9B). That is, in the state where the first ball receiving piece 143 of the distributing body 140 is in contact with the first regulating surface 139a, the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball outlet of the ball inflow passage portion 131 is the second ball receiving portion 140b. In the state where the second ball receiving piece 144 of the distributing body 140 is in contact with the second restricting surface 139b, the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball outlet of the ball inflow passage portion 131 is The portion 140a can be received. Here, in the first embodiment, the posture of the distributing body 140 in which the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball outlet of the ball inflow passage portion 131 is received by the first ball receiving portion 140a is the first posture, and the ball outlet The posture of the distributing body 140 in which the pachinko ball that has passed through is received by the second ball receiving portion 140b is the second posture.

  Further, in the first posture, as shown in FIG. 9A, an intermediate line connecting the rotation shaft 141 of the distributing body 140 and the middle of the first ball receiving piece 143 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 145. L1 (the bisector of the angle formed by the first sphere receiving piece 143 and the intermediate sphere receiving piece 145) is biased toward the first distribution port 135a with respect to the vertical line passing through the rotation shaft 141 of the distribution body 140. When the pachinko ball is received by the first ball receiving portion 140a in the first posture, the center of gravity of the pachinko ball is positioned closer to the first distribution port 135a than the vertical line V passing through the rotation shaft 141. It is configured to That is, when the pachinko ball is received by the first ball receiving portion 140a in the first posture, the distributing body 140 is rotationally displaced from the first posture to the second posture by the weight of the pachinko ball, and the first ball receiving portion 140a. The pachinko balls received by the player are guided to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 through the first distribution port 135a. Similarly, in the second posture, as shown in FIG. 9B, the rotating shaft 141 of the distributing body 140 is connected to the middle of the second ball receiving piece 144 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 145. The intermediate line L2 (the bisector of the angle formed by the second sphere receiving piece 144 and the intermediate sphere receiving piece 145) is more than the vertical line V passing through the rotating shaft 141 of the allocating body 140. The second distribution port is configured so that the center of gravity of the pachinko ball is more than the vertical line passing through the rotation shaft 141 when the pachinko ball is received by the second ball receiving portion 140b in the second posture. It is located on the 135b side. That is, when the pachinko ball is received by the second ball receiving portion 140b in the second posture, the distributing body 140 is rotationally displaced from the second posture to the first posture by the weight of the pachinko ball, and the second ball receiving portion 140b. The pachinko ball received in the step is guided to the second winning path 201 through the second distribution port 135b.

  In addition, at the base end portion on the rotating shaft 141 side of the first sphere receiving piece 143 and the intermediate sphere receiving piece 145, a first guide surface 147a (see FIG. 9) inclined downward toward the first distribution port 135a in the first posture. (see (a)), the pachinko ball received by the first ball receiving portion 140a is guided to the first ball receiving piece 143 side, and the center of gravity of the pachinko ball is set to the first distribution port from the rotation shaft 141. It is located on the side of 135a. Similarly, at the base end of the second ball receiving piece 144 and the intermediate ball receiving piece 145 on the rotating shaft 141 side, a second guide surface 147b (see FIG. 5) inclined downward toward the second distribution port 135b in the second posture. 9 (b)) is formed, and the pachinko sphere received by the second sphere receiving portion 140b is guided to the second sphere receiving piece 144 side so that the center of gravity of the pachinko sphere is divided into the second distribution than the rotation shaft 141. It is located on the mouth 135b side.

(About posture holding means 148, 149)
Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the winning distribution device 100 includes a distribution body 140 that does not accept pachinko balls in the first ball receiving portion 140a and the second ball receiving portion 140b. Posture holding means 148 and 149 for holding in the first posture and the second posture are provided. That is, by holding the allocating body 140 in the first posture and the second posture, the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inflow port 103 are accurately passed to the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning path 201. It can be distributed alternately. Specifically, the posture holding means includes a first magnet 148 disposed on the branching portion 135 side, and a second magnet disposed on the sorting body 140 and repelling the first magnet 148 with rotational displacement. 149. The first magnet 148 is attached to a magnet holder 151 disposed on the rear surface of the branch portion 135 (rear housing portion 136) in the base portion 105, and the first magnet 148 of the branch portion 135 (rear housing portion 136). The rear wall 136b that defines the rear surface is located behind the branch portion 135. Here, the magnet holder 151 is fixed to a fixing portion 136c formed on a rear wall 136b of the branching portion 135 (rear housing portion 136), and protrudes forward from the supporting plate 152. A rotating shaft that supports the allocating member 140 in a state in which the magnet holder 151 is attached to the base portion 105. The first magnet attaching portion 153 is provided on the front end portion of the first magnet attaching portion 153. The first magnet 148 is configured to be positioned vertically above 141 (see FIG. 9).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the second magnet 149 is fixed to a second magnet mounting portion 154 formed on the rear regulating plate 142 of the sorting body 140, and the rotation of the sorting body 140 is performed. The second magnet 149 is configured to move in the rear housing portion 136 in accordance with the displacement. Here, the second magnet mounting portion 154 is formed on the rear surface of the rear regulating plate 142 so as to protrude rearward from the extended end portion side of the intermediate ball receiving piece 145, and the second magnet mounting portion 154. The second magnet 149 is attached to the rear end of the first magnet 148 so that the first magnet 148 and the second magnet 149 located behind the branching portion 135 are located close to each other. Further, the first magnet 148 is configured to be positioned on the movement trajectory of the second magnet 149 accompanying the rotation of the sorting body 140, and the first magnet 148 and the second magnet 149 are accompanied by the rotation of the sorting body 140. The repulsive force acting between and is configured to change in strength. Here, the second magnet 149 is positioned so as to be biased toward the second distribution port 135b with respect to the first magnet 148 in a state where the distribution body 140 is in the first posture, and the distribution body 140 is arranged. Is disposed so as to be biased toward the first distribution port 135a with respect to the first magnet 148 in a state of being in the second posture.

  That is, as the distribution body 140 is rotationally displaced from the first posture and the second posture so as to approach the intermediate position, the second magnet 149 gradually approaches the first magnet 148 and the repulsive force increases. As the allocating body 140 rotates away from the intermediate position, the second magnet 149 gradually moves away from the first magnet 148 so that the repulsive force is weakened. Thereby, in a state where the first ball receiving portion 140a and the second ball receiving portion 140b do not accept the pachinko balls, the distributing body 140 is caused to vibrate in the first posture and the second due to vibrations generated in the pachinko machine 10. The posture is not displaced between postures. Then, each time one pachinko ball is received in the first ball receiving portion 140a and the second ball receiving portion 140b, the allocating body 140 is alternately switched between the first posture and the second posture, and the ball inlet port The pachinko balls that have passed through 103 are alternately distributed to the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning path 201 one by one.

(About the first prize passage 161,165,180,195)
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195 include an upstream guide path part 161 that communicates with the first distribution port 135 a of the distribution part and the upstream guide. Delay passage portions 165 and 180 communicating with the downstream end portion of the passage portion 161, and a downstream side guide passage portion 195 communicating with the downstream end portion of the delay passage portions 165 and 180 and communicating with the second start port 102. The first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 are configured to have an extended length, and the distributing body 140 causes the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 (first distribution port 135a) to be extended. ) Is configured to delay the time until the pachinko ball guided to the first starting port 101.

(Upstream side guide passage 161)
Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, the upstream side guide passage portion 161 is provided on the front side of the base portion 105 and communicates the first distribution port 135 a with the upper communication hole 108. The pachinko balls distributed to the first distribution port 135 a by the distribution body 140 are guided to the upper communication hole 108. The pachinko ball that has moved to the upper communication hole 108 moves to the rear surface side of the base portion 105 through the upper communication hole 108. As described above, the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 of the first embodiment change the rolling direction of the pachinko balls distributed to the first distribution port 135a from the upstream guide passage portion 161 to the delay passage portion. By turning in the process of moving to 165,180, the falling speed of the pachinko sphere is reduced. The upstream guide passage portion 161 extends substantially vertically by a pair of passage wall portions 120 formed in the front cover body 115 corresponding to the opening positions of the first distribution port 135a and the upper communication hole 108. It is defined to exist.

(About the delay passages 165 and 180)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12 to 16, the delay passage portions 165 and 180 are spherical passages provided on the rear surface side of the base portion 105 to communicate the upper communication hole 108 with the lower communication hole 109. In addition, a plurality of (three in the first embodiment) speed adjusting units for delaying the rolling speed of the pachinko sphere are provided. Specifically, the delay passage portions 165 and 180 of the first embodiment include a first delay passage portion 165 provided with a first circumferential rotation movement portion 175 as one speed adjustment portion and two speed adjustment portions. It comprises a meandering passage portion 181 and a second delay passage portion 180 provided with a second circumferential rotation portion 191. Note that the number of speed adjusting sections provided in the delay passage sections 165 and 180 does not have to be three, and by providing at least one speed adjusting section, the flow-down speed of the pachinko sphere can be reduced. The delay passage portions 165 and 180 are formed of a transparent member so that the rolling form of the pachinko balls can be visually observed from the front side.

(About the first delay passage 165)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12 to 14, the first delay passage portion 165 communicates with the upper communication hole 108 of the base portion 105 to guide the pachinko ball downward, and A lateral passage portion 171 that is connected to the downstream end portion of the longitudinal passage portion 166 and guides the pachinko ball in the lateral direction (rightward direction), and a first circumferential rotating portion 175 that is connected to the downstream end portion of the lateral passage portion 171 It has. The vertical passage portion 166 is attached to the rear surface side of the base portion 105, and has a hook member 167 formed in a hook shape that opens rearward and extends vertically, and a lid covering the rear opening of the hook member 167 A ball passage defined inside from the member 168, and a communication port 167 a communicating with the upper communication hole 108 is formed in the upper front portion of the flange member 167. Further, the vertical passage portion 166 defined by the collar member 167 and the collar lid member 168 is configured to open below the collar member 167 and the collar cover member 168. Here, the vertical passage portion 166 is formed to extend below the second starting port 102 formed in the base portion 105, and the horizontal passage portion 166 is connected to the downstream end portion of the vertical passage portion 166. The passage portion 171 is configured not to interfere with the second starting port 102. That is, the extension length of the vertical passage portion 166 is adjusted in accordance with the vertical positional relationship between the upper communication hole 108 and the second start port 102, and the upper communication hole 108 is located below the second start port 102. The vertical passage portion 166 can be omitted as long as the shape is formed.

(About the side passage 171)
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the lateral passage portion 171 includes a first ball rolling member 172 having a ball rolling surface 172a extending in the left-right direction, and an upper portion of the first ball rolling member 172. A ball passage defined inside from an upper cover portion 169 that covers the balls at intervals that allow passage of the ball, and the left end portion of the ball rolling surface 172a is positioned at the downstream end portion of the vertical passage portion 166. It is disposed between the eaves member 167 and the eaves lid member 168. The upper cover portion 169 is integrally provided so as to extend in the right direction at the lower right position of the flange member 167 and the lid member 168. The lateral passage portion 171 (specifically, the ball rolling surface 172a) is linearly formed so as to incline downward in the right direction at a gentle inclination angle, and a pachinko ball rolling on the lateral passage portion 171 is formed. The time required to reach the first circumferential rotating portion 175 is increased. By setting the inclination angle of the lateral passage portion 171 within a range of several degrees to 10 degrees, it is suitable for remarkably slowing the moving speed without causing the pachinko ball to stagnate. In Example 1, the inclination angle is set to 4 °. Further, the first ball rolling member 172 is formed with an arc-shaped ball guide piece 173 projecting upward at the left end facing the downstream end of the vertical passage 166, and the vertical passage 166. The pachinko ball that has flowed down is guided in the direction in which the lateral passage portion 171 extends.

(Regarding the first circumferential rotating part 175)
As shown in FIG. 14, the first circumferential rotating portion 175 opens upward at the inclined lower end portion (that is, the downstream end portion of the lateral passage portion 171) of the ball rolling surface 172 a of the first ball rolling member 172. In addition, the pachinko ball is provided so as to be recessed in a spherical shape, and is configured to rotate so that the pachinko ball draws a circle. In addition, the first ball rolling member 172 is formed at the bottom of the first circumferential rotation portion 175 so that a single pachinko ball can pass therethrough so as to penetrate vertically. ing. Further, the first circumferential rotating portion 175 is formed on the first ball rolling member 172 so that the lateral passage portion 171 is connected in a tangential direction of the upper opening of the first circumferential rotating portion 175, The pachinko ball that has passed through the lateral passage portion 171 flows into the first circumferential rotating portion 175 from the tangential direction. As a result, the pachinko ball that has flowed into the first circumferentially rotating part 175 from the lateral passage part 171 rolls around the inner surface of the first circumferentially rotating part 175 and is depressurized. It falls from the drop port 176 downward. As described above, in the first circumferential rotating portion 175, the pachinko ball that has flowed into the first circumferential rotating portion 175 rolls along the spherical inner surface, thereby rolling the first circumferential rotating portion 175. The time until the pachinko ball falls from the first drop port 176 is configured to be long. Further, according to the momentum of the pachinko sphere flowing into the first circumferential rotating portion 175, the time during which the pachinko sphere stays in the first circumferential rotating portion 175 can be varied.

(About the second delay passage portion 180)
As shown in FIGS. 15 to 16, the second delay passage portion 180 includes a meandering passage portion 181 that communicates with the first drop port 176 of the first circumferential rotation portion 175, and a downstream end of the meandering passage portion 181. And a second circumferential rotating part 191 connected to the part. Here, the second delay passage portion 180 is formed such that a ball passage through which a pachinko ball can pass is opened upward, and a second ball rolling member 185 attached to the rear surface of the base portion 105, and the second It is comprised from the cover body 186 which block | closes the upper opening of the ball rolling member 185. In the state where the upper opening of the second ball rolling member 185 is closed with the lid 186, the upstream end of the meandering passage 181 opens upward, and the meandering passage 181 that opens upward is provided. The first falling port 176 of the first circumferential rotating portion 175 faces the upstream end of the first pachinko ball so that a pachinko ball falling from the first dropping port 176 can flow into the meandering passage portion 181. The second ball rolling member 185 is provided with a support base 187 that supports the first ball rolling member 172, and a positioning hole 188 that opens upward is formed in the support base 187. The first ball rolling member 172 is inserted into the support base 187 by inserting a positioning shaft portion 174 formed so as to protrude downward at a corresponding position of the first ball rolling member 172 into the positioning hole 188. It has come to be supported. Further, the second ball rolling member 185 is provided with a scanning wall portion 189 extending along the rear end surface of the first ball rolling member 172, and the positioning shaft portion 174 is formed in the positioning hole 188. The first ball rolling member is inserted at a position where the first drop port 176 faces the upstream end portion of the meandering passage portion 181 by inserting the copying wall portion 189 into contact with the rear end surface of the first ball rolling member 172. 172 is positioned,

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the meandering passage 181 is formed in a meandering manner in which a front inclined surface 182 inclined downward to the front and a rear inclined surface 183 inclined downward to the rear are continuous via a folded portion. In the process of passing through the meandering passage 181, the rolling direction of the pachinko sphere is configured to be switched a plurality of times in the front-rear direction. In Example 1, the meandering passage portion 181 is provided with three folding portions so that the rolling direction of the pachinko balls is switched four times in the front-rear direction. The meandering passage portion 181 (specifically, the front inclined surface 182 and the rear inclined surface 183) is formed such that each inclined surface is inclined downward at a gentle inclination angle, and the pachinko rolling on the meandering passage portion 181. The time until the sphere reaches the second circumferential rotating portion 191 is increased. By setting the inclination angle of the front inclined surface 182 and the rear inclined surface 183 in a range of several degrees to 10 degrees, it is suitable for remarkably slowing the moving speed without causing the pachinko ball to stagnate. In Example 1, the inclination angle is set to 4 °. As described above, in the meandering passage portion 181, the ball passage is extended in a meandering manner to increase the moving distance of the pachinko sphere, and the rolling direction of the pachinko sphere is reversed back and forth in the folded portion. By reducing the flow-down speed, the time required to move the same horizontal distance as compared to the case of linear movement is increased. The downstream end portion of the meandering passage portion 181 is bent so as to incline downward toward the right direction (the second circumferential rotation portion 191 side).

(About the second circumferential rotating part 191)
As shown in FIG. 16, the second circumferential rotating portion 191 is basically formed in the same structure as the first circumferential rotating portion 175 described above. The second ball rolling member 185 is provided at the lower end of the slope of the ball rolling surface 172a (that is, the downstream end of the meandering passage 181) so as to open upward and to be recessed in a spherical shape, so that the pachinko ball draws a circle. It is comprised so that it can wrap around. In addition, the second ball rolling member 185 is formed at the bottom of the second circumferentially rotating portion 191 so that one pachinko ball can pass through and the second drop port 192 penetrates vertically. ing. Further, the second circumferential rotating portion 191 is formed on the second ball rolling member 185 so that the meandering passage portion 181 is connected in the tangential direction of the upper opening of the second circumferential rotating portion 191; The pachinko ball that has passed through the meandering passage 181 flows into the second circumferential rotating portion 191 from the tangential direction. As a result, the pachinko ball that has flowed into the second circumferentially rotating portion 191 from the meandering passage portion 181 rolls around the inner surface of the second circumferentially rotating portion 191 and is depressurized. It falls from the drop port 192 downward. As described above, in the second circumferential rotating portion 191, the pachinko ball that has flowed into the second circumferential rotating portion 191 rolls along the spherical inner surface, thereby rolling the second circumferential rotating portion 191. The time until the pachinko ball falls from the second drop port 192 is configured to be long. Further, according to the momentum of the pachinko ball flowing into the second circumferential rotation portion 191, the time during which the pachinko ball stays in the second circumferential rotation portion 191 can be varied. Note that a ball receiving rod 193 communicating with the lower communication hole 109 is formed on the rear surface of the base portion 105 below the second drop port 192, and a pachinko ball dropped from the second drop port 192. Is guided to the front side of the base portion 105.

  Here, in Example 1, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the first ball rolling member 172 and the second ball rolling member 185 are attached to the base portion 105, the first circumference Each of the rotating part 175, the meandering passage part 181 and the second peripheral rotating part 191 is configured to be directly exposed to the front side of the base part 105 through the exposure window 112, and the first peripheral rotating part 175. The process of the pachinko ball flowing down through the meandering passage portion 181 and the second circumferential rotating portion 191 is made easy to see. The meandering passage portion 181 is configured to extend across the front and back of the base portion 105, and in the process of passing the pachinko ball through the meandering passage portion 181, the pachinko ball is located on the front side of the base portion 105. And come back and forth. Specifically, in Example 1, approximately half of the meandering passage portion 181 in the front-rear direction faces the front side of the base portion 105 through the exposure window 112.

(About the downstream guide passage 195)
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, the downstream guide passage portion 195 is a spherical passage that is provided on the front surface side of the base portion 105 and communicates the lower communication hole 109 with the first start port 101. The pachinko ball that has passed through the delay passage portions 165 and 180 and moved to the lower communication hole 109 is guided to the first starting port 101. The downstream guide passage portion 195 is linearly formed in a vertical direction by a pair of passage wall portions 121 formed in the front cover body 115 corresponding to the opening positions of the lower communication hole 109 and the first start port 101. It is formed to extend. The pachinko ball that has moved to the first starting port 101 moves to the rear surface side of the base portion 105 through the first starting port 101. The first start port 101 is configured to communicate with a discharge port 111 b provided on the lower end side of the second discharge passage member 111 on the rear surface side of the base portion 105, and the first start port 101 is connected to the first start port 101. The pachinko balls that have passed through are discharged below the game board 20 via the ball discharge passage 111a of the second discharge passage member 111.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the downstream side guide passage portion 195 is provided with a sphere sensor (sphere detection means) 211 connected to the main control board 60 so as to face it. A pachinko ball passing through the first start port 101 is detected by the ball sensor 211 and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. In the following description, a ball sensor that detects a pachinko ball passing through the first starting port 101 may be referred to as a first starting port sensor 211 in some cases. Here, a sensor insertion portion 113 into which the first start port sensor 211 can be inserted from the front side is formed immediately above the first start port 101 in the base portion 105, and the rear side of the sensor body is the front side. The insertion hole is held in a state where the passage hole is positioned on the front side of the base portion 105. A sensor holding portion 126 that holds the front side of the sensor main body protruding to the front side of the base portion 105 is formed on the passage wall portion 121 that forms the downstream side guide passage portion 195 of the front cover body 115. . In other words, the first start port sensor 211 of the first embodiment is arranged to be positioned above the first start port 101, and detects the pachinko ball before the pachinko ball passes through the first start port 101. It is like that. Of course, it is possible to dispose the first start port sensor 211 on the downstream side of the first start port 101.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, the downstream guide passage 195 is provided so that the first inflow ball out passage 198 communicates with the upstream side of the position where the first start port sensor 211 is disposed. It has been. The first inflow sphere out passage portion 198 is provided on the front side of the base portion 105 and communicates with the side surface of the downstream side guide passage portion 195, and on the lower surface of the prize distribution device 100 (front cover body 115). The pachinko ball, which is an open ball passage and has moved to the first inflow ball out passage portion 198 in the process of passing through the downstream side guide passage portion 195, does not win the first start port 101, It is discharged into the game area 20a. The ball outlet of the first inflow ball out passage portion 198 is configured to open at a lower position of the game area 20a, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the first inflow ball out passage portion 198 is the game board. It is moved to 20 outlets as it is and discharged. In the first embodiment, the first inflow sphere out passage portion 198 is configured to communicate with both the left and right sides of the downstream side guide passage portion 195. The first inflow ball out passage portion 198 is formed to extend in the vertical direction by a pair of passage wall portions 122 formed in the front cover body 115 (see FIG. 11).

(About 2nd prize passage 201)
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, the second winning path 201 is a ball path that is provided on the front side of the base portion 105 and communicates the second distribution port 135b with the second start port 102. The pachinko balls distributed to the second distribution port 135b by the distribution body 140 are configured to guide the second start port 102. The second winning path 201 is linearly formed in a vertical direction by a pair of path wall portions 123 formed in the front cover body 115 corresponding to the opening positions of the second distribution port 135b and the first start port 101. It is formed to extend. The pachinko ball that has moved to the second starting port 102 moves to the rear surface side of the base portion 105 through the second starting port 102. The second start port 102 is configured to communicate with a discharge port 111 c provided on the upper end side of the second discharge passage member 111 on the rear surface side of the base portion 105, and the second start port 102 is connected to the second start port 102. The pachinko balls that have passed through are discharged below the game board 20 via the ball discharge passage 111a of the second discharge passage member 111.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a ball sensor (sphere detection means) 212 connected to the main control board 60 is disposed in the second winning path 201 so as to face the second winning path 201. 2 A pachinko ball passing through the start port 102 is detected by the ball sensor 212 and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. In the following description, a ball sensor that detects a pachinko ball passing through the second starting port 102 may be referred to as a second starting port sensor 212. Here, a sensor insertion portion 113 into which the second start port sensor 212 can be inserted from the front side is formed immediately above the second start port 102 in the base portion 105, and the rear side of the sensor body is set to the front side. The insertion hole is held in a state where the passage hole is positioned on the front side of the base portion 105. A sensor holding portion 126 that holds the front side of the sensor body that protrudes to the front side of the base portion 105 is formed on the passage wall portion 123 that forms the second winning passage 201 of the front cover body 115. That is, the second start port sensor 212 of the first embodiment is disposed above the second start port 102, and detects the pachinko ball before the pachinko ball passes through the second start port 102. It is like that. Of course, it is possible to arrange the second start port sensor 212 on the downstream side of the second start port 102.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a second inflow ball out passage portion 205 is provided in the second winning passage 201 so as to communicate with the upstream side of the arrangement position of the second start port sensor 212. The second inflow ball out passage portion 205 is provided on the front surface side of the base portion 105 and communicates with a side surface of the second winning passage passage 201. The pachinko ball which is a communicating ball passage and has moved to the second inflow ball out passage portion 205 in the process of passing through the second winning passage 201 does not win the second starting port 102 and plays the game on the game board 20. It is discharged into the region 20a. The second inflow ball out passage portion 205 is formed to extend in the vertical direction by a pair of passage wall portions 124 formed in the front cover body 115 (see FIG. 11).

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 includes a third start port 31 as a second winning port that opens in the game area 20a, and an opening / closing member configured to be able to open and close the third start port 31. 33 is provided, and the opening / closing member 33 is displaced between a closing position for closing the third starting port 31 and an opening position for opening the third starting opening 31 in accordance with the driving of the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 17) as a driving means. ing. In other words, in the first embodiment, the second start port 102 as the second winning port is the winning distribution device in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow path) can always win with a certain probability. The pachinko ball passing through the 100 ball inlets 103 and distributed to the second winning path 201 by the allocating body 140 is configured to be able to win, and the third start port 31 as the second winning port is The pachinko ball can be won by driving the start winning solenoid 32 and opening it to the game area 20a (second ball flow path). Here, when the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the pachinko ball is prevented from winning the third start port 31 and the pachinko ball is not won to the third start port 31. (Winning probability 0%). The start winning device 30 is provided with a third start port sensor 213 (see FIG. 17) as a ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the third start port 31, and the third start port sensor. 213 is wired to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 17) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  Here, when the detection signal that the first to third start port sensors 211 to 213 detect the pachinko sphere is input to the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is predetermined. It is set to control a ball payout device (not shown) so as to pay out several (three in the first embodiment) prize balls. In addition, various winning information (various random information described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a along with the detection of pachinko balls by the first to third start opening sensors 211 to 213, and a special feature described later based on the acquired information. A lottery per drawing (winning determination) is performed. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in a fixed combination on the symbol display device 17 with a predetermined symbol display (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings). Thus, a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning device 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the winning game, so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. Has been.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (winning means) 40 is an open / close door (opening / closing means) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. 43, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the open / close door 43 is closed and an open position where the door 43 is opened in accordance with the driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 17) as a driving means. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to open and close the special prize opening by swinging in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening is closed by the opening / closing door 43 is shown in FIG. . Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 17) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the special prize opening. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a predetermined number (15 in the first embodiment) is inputted in accordance with the input of the winning detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 to the main control board 60. ) Prize balls are paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a predetermined opening / closing according to the type of the big win game when a big hit game for opening the special prize winning device 40 is given in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 according to the conditions.

(About special figure display 50A, 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at the predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the first embodiment, the outer right lower position of the game area 20a), the first to third start ports 101, 102, 31 are awarded (first Special figure indicators (special figure display means) 50A and 50B are provided which are triggered by the first to third start port sensors 211 to 213). Here, the special figure indicators 50A and 50B are moved to the first special figure indicator 50A, the second start port 102, and the third start port 31 that start the variable display in response to the winning at the first start port 101. The second special-figure display device 50B that starts the variable display in response to the winning of the prize, and each of the special-figure display devices 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) light-emitting display units. ing. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first starting port 101, a special figure change display that changes blinking is performed in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and finally the light emission is performed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special graphics) are displayed according to lighting positions (lighting patterns) at which the display section is steadily lit. Also, triggered by the winning of pachinko balls at the second start port 102 and the third start port 31, a flashing variation display is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure indicator 50B is turned on / off, and the final display is performed. In particular, a special figure is displayed by a lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is definitely turned on. In addition, although each light emission display part of Example 1 is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display In addition, a display means capable of displaying a special figure can be employed.

  Here, the special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the lottery result per special figure is a win (big hit), and the special figure indicators 50A and 50B emit light. A plurality of types of special drawings can be displayed depending on the lighting position of the display unit. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart displays 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and an outlier display result that can recognize a deviation. Is set as one special figure, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on each special figure indicator. A fixed stop is displayed at 50A and 50B. Then, a special game as a win display is displayed on the special display 50A, 50B, so that a winning game corresponding to the winning display (big hit game) is continuously given to the player. . In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display". As a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display". As a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. That is, the first start port 101 functions as a first winning port that triggers the first special figure change display on the first special figure display 50A, and the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 are The second special figure display device 50B functions as a second winning opening that becomes an opportunity for the second special figure fluctuation display to be performed.

(About special figure hold)
Also, the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting port 101 is stored in the main control RAM 60c (see FIG. 17) as the first special figure starting suspension information. It is stored as (first start holding ball). Similarly, the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting port 102 and the third starting port 31 is stored in the storage means (main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. It is stored as holding information (second starting holding ball). A light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) that display the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information at the lower right outside of the game area 20a in the gaming board 20. A second special figure hold display unit 52 is provided, and a light emission display unit is configured by a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) that display the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information. A display unit 53 is provided. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start opening 101 and the first special figure start hold information is displayed. 1 is subtracted every time a figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start opening 102 and the third start opening 31. In addition, 1 is subtracted every time the second special figure variation display (design variation effect) is performed. A predetermined upper limit number (4 in the first embodiment) is set for the number of holdings of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special figure start hold is up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of information holds can be added. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is “1”. In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are lit in order from the left, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display section 52 is displayed. , 53 flash in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

  Here, in the first special symbol display 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 1 and the decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the first embodiment, the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display are executed in the order in which the first and second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the corresponding symbol fluctuation effects are provided. It is set to run. In the special figure display devices 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display devices 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c is used. The corresponding first or second special figure start hold information is stored on hold.

(About gate member 47)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can pass is provided above the start winning device 30. The gate member 47 is provided with a gate sensor 48 (see FIG. 17), and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the gate member 47 by the gate sensor 48. The gate sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 48 ( Various winning information (a random number for determining a common figure, which will be described later) is acquired along with the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 47). Is configured to be performed. As a result of the lottery per lot, the start prize solenoid 32 of the start prize device 30 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 33 opens and closes when the lottery wins. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment functions as a winning opening determination unit that determines whether or not to open the third start port 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 48.

(About the general-purpose display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a light-emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) at the outer right lower position of the game area 20a. 55 is disposed. In this general-purpose indicator 55, a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general-purpose”) are changed by the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 48 (passage of the pachinko sphere of the gate member 47). In this way, the universal map change display for deriving one universal map is performed. In Example 1, the result of a general drawing lottery is displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss.

(Regarding the general hold)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes winning information (a variety of random number information to be described later) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47 at the lower right outside position of the game area 20a. ) Is stored as start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c), a light emitting display unit is provided from a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment) that display the number of hold of the usual map hold information. The constructed general map hold display unit 56 is provided, and the number of fluctuations of the general map held by the display content of the general map hold display unit 56 is notified. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings displayed on the general-purpose map display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 47, and is subtracted by 1 when the map-variable display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set as the number of normal start reserved memories, and the normal start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. The general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the first embodiment), and the general map hold display unit 56 is on the left when the general map start hold storage number is 1-2. It is turned on in order, and when the number of reserved maps start-up hold is 3-4, the number-of-holds display portion 56 blinks in order from the left, so that the number of holds for which the map change display is performed can be grasped. ing.

(About probability change)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is a lottery probability (hit probability of jackpot) after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined symbol (special symbol). ) Is a function that gives a probability change state that varies from a low probability (for example, 1 / 387.78) to a high probability (for example, 1 / 79.92). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the first embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which no probability variation state is imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special variation) are executed after the big hit game is finished. The In the first embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 160 symbol variation effects (special diagram variation) are executed.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 3rd starting port 31 opened and closed by the opening-and-closing member 33 is the state (the 1st game) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. It is a winning rate improvement state that increases compared to the state). Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the third starting port 31, the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the third starting port 31 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the third start port 31 once per figure, the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 may be simply extended, or the opening / closing member 33 may be realized. This can be realized by increasing the number of times of opening, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. It will be called "state". That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the third start port 31 is improved.

  In the variable speed function of the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display performed on the normal map display 55 after the big hit game is ended is shortened, and the probability per universal map is low (in the first embodiment, 1125 / 65536) to a high probability (65535/65536 in the first embodiment).

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close member 33 is opened / closed under open / close conditions different from the state where the variable state is not applied. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 33 of the start winning device 30 (third start port 31) is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and the game It is set to operate in an advantageous manner for a person. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings (10 in the first embodiment) that allows winning to the third start port 31 per one time is set, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. When the upper limit number of winnings is reached, the opening / closing member 33 is closed.

  In the first embodiment, the number of times of change (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of change) to which the change state is given is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. Specifically, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A or symbol E, which will be described later in the first embodiment), it continues while the probability variation state is given. Thus, the number of times of change (160 in the first embodiment) is set so that the change state is given. In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbols B to D described later in the first embodiment), the number of times of change so as not to give the variable state is given. (That is, 0 times) is set. Further, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol F to symbol I to be described later in the first embodiment), the change given according to the gaming state at the point of jackpot The number of times is set to change. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the number of times of change is set to 0, 40, 80, or 160 according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. Here, the provision condition of the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot symbol, which will be described in detail later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special chart displays 50A and 50B as a result of the special chart variation display. The opening / closing door 43 is opened / closed. In the big hit game of the first embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing a round game for opening the open / close door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 a predetermined number of times (15 times). One round game ends when a specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 10) win a special winning opening or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game includes one opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 10) defined in the round game are opened for the time that can be won, and opening and closing over the long-time opening operation. It is configured by appropriately combining a short time opening operation in which the opening time of the door 43 is set short. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time opening operation, and the opening / closing door 43 is set to open for a maximum of 0.04 seconds in the short-time release operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when winning the jackpot determination, one jackpot game is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. Special examples 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display 50A in the first embodiment are classified into four groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D. One type of big hit game is given according to the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display 50A. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special symbol display 50B in the first embodiment is classified into five groups of a symbol E, a symbol F, a symbol G, a symbol H, and a symbol I. One of the five types of jackpot games is awarded according to the special figure 2 displayed on the second special figure display 50B.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a main control board (main control means) 60 for overall control of the pachinko machine 10 and each control based on a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 for controlling the target are provided. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, a general control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and a pachinko machine. 10 includes a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effect units (such as the lamp device 18) included in the apparatus 10, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and size of audio output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 17, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the first start port sensor 201, the second start port sensor 202, the third start port sensor 203, the special winning detection sensor 44, and the gate sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, etc. A display is connected, and display control of each display 50A, 50B, 55 is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each ball sensor 201, 202, 203, 48. It is like that. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected with solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning device 30 and the special winning device 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Drive control of each solenoid 32, 42 is performed. The main control CPU 60 a is configured to drive and control the special prize solenoid 42 according to the type of winning game, and to perform opening and closing control for opening and closing the opening and closing door 43.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the first start port 101, the second start port 102, the third start port 31 and the gate member 47 (more specifically, the first to third start port sensors 211 to 213). Jackpot determination random numbers, special figure determination random numbers, universal figure determination random numbers, universal figure determination random numbers, etc. as determination random numbers (winning information) acquired when the pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 48 Are updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c to rewrite the value before the update. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various types of winning information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random number used in the jackpot determination (hit lottery) as to whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as the big hit determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display 50A for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 50B depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the first embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). ing. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display showing the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B is specified by the random number for figure determination. . Further, by specifying the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot given after the end of the symbol variation effect is specified. In addition, for each type of jackpot, whether or not a probable change state and a variable state will be given after the big hit game is determined correspondingly, and whether or not the special figure determination random number will give a probable state and a variable state It also has a function as a random number for determining.

  In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, the random number for determining the big hit and the special figure determining random number indicate that the pachinko ball has won any one of the first start port 101, the second start port 102, and the third start port 31 (more specifically, (In other words, any one of the first to third start port sensors 211, 212, and 213 has detected a pachinko ball), and the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c are used at the same timing. The control CPU 60a acquires the information.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined using the jackpot determination random number (lottery per special figure), and all 65536 from “0” to “65535” that the jackpot determination random number can take. A predetermined number of judgment values are determined from among the integers. When the jackpot determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins any of the first start port 101, the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 matches the jackpot determination value, On the other hand, it is determined that the jackpot game is to be given after the end, and when the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value, it is determined that the jackpot game is not to be given after the symbol variation effect is ended. Here, the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state described above is given at the time of jackpot determination, and the jackpot probability in the case of the probability variation state (big hit probability than the non-probability variation state). The probability of matching between the random number for determination and the jackpot determination value is set to be high.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B as a big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the first embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “1” to “100” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of special figure determination random numbers indicating the big hits. The special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are individually associated with the determination values for figure determination.

(About the control board)
The overall control board 65 is provided with an overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 17, an overall control ROM 65b and an overall control RAM 65c are connected to the overall control CPU 65a. The overall control CPU 65a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the overall control CPU 65a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  That is, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made at the first to third starting ports 101, 102, 31, and a privilege determination for determining the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games The main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving means and a determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). Further, the main control CPU 60a serves as a probability change state determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. In addition to functioning, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the big hit game ends. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a variable speed state (winning rate) in which a probability that a pachinko ball wins the third start port 31 is high when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative). It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give (improvement state), and as a winning rate improvement state granting period determination means for determining a period for giving a variable state when giving a winning rate improvement state In addition to functioning, it also functions as a short / short state giving means for giving a short / short state only for a period of giving a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning device 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not. Further, the main control RAM 60c has a first holding storage means for storing a pachinko ball won in the first starting port 101 as a first starting holding ball, and a pachinko ball won in the second starting port 102 and the third starting port 31. Functions as a second holding storage means for storing as a second starting holding ball.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming state)
Next, the relationship between the jackpot symbol set in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment and the gaming state will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the pachinko balls to the first to third start ports 101, 102, 31 is affirmative, the vibration determined for each big hit symbol is determined. Depending on whether the minute condition is satisfied, whether or not the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game is changed. In the first embodiment, the distribution condition in the variable state is the gaming state at the time when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, and at the time of winning the jackpot, there is no low probability change state (probability change state and Normal game state where none of the variable states are assigned), low probability variable state (variable game state where only the variable state is assigned), no high probability variable state (special probability variable game where only the probable state is assigned) State) and high probability variation state (probability variation state and probability variation gaming state to which the variation state is imparted), depending on whether it is a gaming state, whether or not the variation state is granted for each jackpot symbol It is set to be fixed. In the following description, a gaming state that is a distribution condition in which no change state is assigned to each jackpot symbol is referred to as a normal distribution condition, and a gaming state that is a distribution condition in which a change state is assigned to each jackpot symbol. This is referred to as a special distribution condition. Here, in the first embodiment, if the game state is assigned the variable state when the big win is won, the game is set so as to satisfy the special distribution condition and the variable state is provided. A state (that is, a state with no low probability variation and a state with high accuracy variation) is referred to as a special distribution state. In other words, after the big hit game satisfying the special distribution condition is completed, the special distribution state is entered. Hereinafter, the variable distribution condition for each jackpot symbol will be described in detail.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and game state based on winning at first starting point)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start port 101 is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a selects one big hit symbol from a plurality of types of predetermined big hit symbols. It is set to determine. Specifically, in the first embodiment, one of four types of jackpot symbols (symbol A to symbol D) is selected based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting port 101. One big hit design is decided. In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting port 101 is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and 47% The symbol B is selected as the jackpot symbol at the rate of 8%, the symbol C as the jackpot symbol at the rate of 8%, and the symbol D as the jackpot symbol at the rate of 25%. Is assigned. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

  In the first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A, after the first jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (160 in the first embodiment). The probability change state is continuously given until the game is executed, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot determination, the number of times of change (that is, 160 times) so that the change state is given while the probability change state continues. Is set. That is, for the symbol A, all kinds of gaming states are set as the special distribution conditions, and when the symbol A is selected, the special distribution condition is satisfied and a variable state is given after the big hit game. (Move to special distribution state). Then, the special distribution state based on the determination of the symbol A ends simultaneously with the end of the probability variation state. The first jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under a predetermined open / close condition. The opening / closing conditions (first opening / closing conditions) in the first jackpot game are such that the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that allows a specified number of pachinko balls to be won in a plurality of round games, and in a plurality of round games. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation in which a prescribed number of pachinko balls cannot win. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the opening operation is performed on the opening / closing door 43 for a long time in four round games. In addition, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation in eleven round games, and is configured to obtain around 550 prize balls in the first big hit game.

  In the second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B, a symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (160 in the first embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. While the probability change state is continuously given until it is made, it is set so that the change state is not given regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. That is, for the symbol B, all kinds of gaming states are set as the normal distribution conditions, and by selecting the symbol B, the normal distribution condition is satisfied so that the variable state is not given after the big hit game. It has become. The second jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under a predetermined open / close condition. The opening / closing conditions in the second jackpot game are set to the same first opening / closing conditions as those in the first jackpot game, and in the second jackpot game, about 550 prize balls are collected as in the first jackpot game. It is configured to be earned.

  In the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol C, a symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) of a predetermined number of variations (160 in the first embodiment) is executed after the end of the third jackpot game. While the probability change state is continuously given until it is made, it is set so that the change state is not given regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. That is, for the symbol C, all kinds of game states are set as the normal distribution conditions, and the symbol C is selected so that the normal distribution condition is satisfied so that no change state is given after the big hit game. It has become. The third jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under a predetermined open / close condition. The opening / closing conditions (second opening / closing conditions) in the third jackpot game are set so that the opening / closing door 43 performs a short-time opening operation in which a specified number of pachinko balls cannot win in a plurality of round games. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and in the 15 round games, the opening operation is performed for the opening / closing door 43 for a short time. It is set so as to be performed, and is configured so that around zero prize balls can be obtained in the third jackpot game.

  The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol D is set so that the probability variation state and the variation state are not given after the fourth jackpot game ends. That is, for the symbol D, all kinds of game states are set as the normal distribution conditions, and the symbol D is selected so that the normal distribution condition is satisfied so that the variable state is not given after the big hit game. It has become. The fourth jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 under predetermined open / close conditions. The opening / closing conditions in the fourth jackpot game are set to the same first opening / closing conditions as those in the first jackpot game, and in the fourth jackpot game, about 550 prize balls are collected as in the first jackpot game. It is configured to be earned.

  That is, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting port 101 is an affirmative determination, the probable change state and the short change state are determined after the corresponding big hit game is ended by determining the symbol A. By giving the predetermined number of fluctuations (160 times) and determining the symbols B and C, only the probability variation state is given only the predetermined number of changes (160 times) after the corresponding jackpot game is over. In addition, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the pachinko ball to the first starting port 101 is affirmative determination, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained by determining the symbol A, the symbol B, and the symbol D It is like that. That is, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the pachinko ball to the first start port 101 is affirmative determination, when the symbol A is determined, the special distribution state that becomes the special distribution state after the corresponding big hit game Is set to migrate.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming status based on winning at the 2nd and 3rd starting points)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a includes a plurality of predetermined types of big hit symbols. Is set to determine one jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the first embodiment, five types of jackpot symbols (symbols E to E) are obtained based on the special symbol determining random numbers acquired when the pachinko balls win the second starting port 102 and the third starting port 31. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from I). Furthermore, in the pachinko machine of Example 1, the symbol E as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, the symbol F as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 30%, and the symbol as a big hit symbol at a rate of 25%. G is selected, the symbol H as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 20%, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned so that the symbol I as a jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 5%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

  In the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol E, a symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (160 in the first embodiment) after the fifth jackpot game ends. The probability change state is continuously given until the game is executed, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot determination, the number of times of change (that is, 160 times) so that the change state is given while the probability change state continues. Is set. That is, for the symbol E, all kinds of gaming states are set as the special distribution conditions, and when the symbol E is selected, the special distribution condition is satisfied, and the variable state is given after the big hit game. (Move to special distribution state). Further, the special distribution state based on the determination of the symbol E ends at the same time as the end of the probability variation state. The fifth jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under predetermined open / close conditions. The open / close condition (third open / close condition) in the fifth jackpot game is set to cause the open / close door 43 to perform a long-time opening operation in which a prescribed number of pachinko balls can be won in a plurality of round games. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the fifth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the opening operation is performed on the opening / closing door 43 for a long time in the 15 round games. It is set so as to be performed, and is configured so that around 2000 prize balls can be obtained in the fifth jackpot game.

  In the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol F, after the sixth jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (160 in the first embodiment). Probability state is continuously given until it is done. In addition, when the game state is a state with no low probability change at the time when the symbol F is selected (at the time of winning the big hit determination), it is set so that no change state is given after the end of the big hit game, If the gaming state is one of a state with low probability variation, a state without high probability variation, or a state with high probability variation short, after the big hit game is finished, the state is changed so that the variation state is given while the probability variation state continues. The short number of times (that is, 160 times) is set. That is, for the symbol F, a state with no low probability variation is set as the normal distribution condition. For the symbol F, a state with a low probability variation, a state without a high probability variation, and a state with a high probability variation are set as the special distribution conditions, and the symbol F is determined in these gaming states to be special. After the big hit game is fulfilled with the distribution condition, the variable state is given (transition to the special distribution state). Therefore, when symbol F (sixth big hit game) is selected, whether or not the variable state is given depends on the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, and the big hit game ends. Whether or not to shift to the special distribution state later changes. Further, the special distribution state based on the determination of the symbol F is set to end simultaneously with the end of the probability variation state. The sixth jackpot game is configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under a predetermined open / close condition. The opening / closing conditions in the sixth jackpot game are set to the same third opening / closing conditions as the fifth jackpot game described above, and in the sixth jackpot game, about 2000 prize balls are received as in the fifth jackpot game. It is configured to be earned.

  The seventh jackpot game corresponding to the symbol G is the eighth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol H, the ninth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol I is the game state at the time of winning the jackpot determination or not Regardless of whether or not, after the seventh jackpot game is over, the probability variation state continues until a predetermined variation number (160 in the first embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. Is granted. In addition, if the game state is the low probability change shortage state or the high probability change shortage state at the time when the symbols G to I are selected (at the time of winning the big hit determination), the shortage state is given after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a state with low probability variation or a state with high probability variation, setting is made so that a predetermined number of times of variation is provided after the end of the big hit game Has been. That is, for the symbols G to I, the low probability variation short state and the high probability variation short state are set as the normal distribution conditions. In addition, for symbols G to I, a state with low probability variation and a state with high probability variation are set as the special distribution conditions, and the symbols G to I are determined in these gaming states, and the special vibration is determined. After the big hit game is fulfilled with the minute condition, the variable state is given (transition to the special distribution state). Therefore, when symbols G to I (seventh to ninth jackpot games) are selected, whether or not the variable state is given depends on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination. At the same time, whether or not to shift to the special distribution state after the end of the big hit game is changed.

  Here, when the symbol G is selected, the number of times of change (that is, 160 times) is set so that the variable state is given while the probability change state continues after the end of the big hit game. Is selected, after the end of the big hit game, the number of times of change is set so that the state of change is given for the number of times of change shorter than the number of times of change to which the probability change state is given. In the first embodiment, the number of changes in the case of the symbol H is set to 40 times, and the number of changes in the case of the symbol I is set to 80 times. That is, the special distribution state based on the determination of the symbol G ends at the same time as the end of the probability variation state, whereas the special distribution state based on the determination of the symbols H and I ends before the end of the probability variation state. It is like that. The seventh to ninth jackpot games are configured to open and close the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 under predetermined open / close conditions. The opening / closing conditions in the seventh jackpot game are set to the same third opening / closing conditions as the fifth jackpot game described above, and in the seventh jackpot game, about 2000 prize balls are collected as in the fifth jackpot game. It is configured to be earned.

  That is, when the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the pachinko ball to the second starting port 102 and the third starting port 31 is affirmative determination, the probability change state after the end of the corresponding jackpot game by determining the symbol E and When the variable state is given a predetermined number of times (160 times) and any of symbols F to I is determined, not only whether or not the probability variable state is given, but also normal vibration at the big hit time Whether or not a change state given after the end of the big hit game is changed depends on whether the distribution condition or the special distribution condition is satisfied.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination triggered by the winning at the first start port 101 is affirmative, a maximum of around 550 prize balls can be obtained. When the big hit symbol is assigned, but the result of the hit determination with the winning at the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 is affirmative, a maximum of around 2000 winning balls Each jackpot symbol is assigned so that it can be acquired. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, regardless of which symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, the determination result of the hit determination triggered by winning at the second starting port 102 and the third starting port 31 When the result is positive, the main control is performed so that the number of winning balls (award amount granted) is increased as compared to the case where the determination result of the hit determination triggered by winning at the first start port 101 is positive. The CPU 60a is set to determine the type of jackpot game (big hit symbol).

  In the state where the probability variation state is given but the variation state is not imparted (the state where there is no high probability variation short state), when the determination result of the hit determination triggered by the winning to the first start port 101 is affirmative, The jackpot symbol is assigned so that a shortage state is given after the end of the jackpot game at a rate of 20%, whereas the hit determination with the winning at the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 is an opportunity If the determination result is affirmative, even if the symbol F is determined, the special allocation condition is set so that the jackpot symbol is given at the rate of 50% so that a variable state is given after the big hit game ends. Is assigned. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in the state where there is no high-precision variation, the first start is performed when the determination result of the hit determination triggered by winning the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 is affirmative. Compared to the case where the determination result of the winning determination with the winning of the mouth 101 as an affirmation is positive, the number of winning balls that can be acquired is increased and the ratio of the change state after the end of the big hit game is increased. The control CPU 60a determines the type of jackpot game (big hit symbol).

  In addition, when the determination result of the hit determination triggered by the winning at the first start port 101 is affirmative, the ratio of shifting to the special distribution state after the end of the big hit game is the special distribution state (low probability change at the time of the big hit). The determination result of the hit determination triggered by winning at the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 is always 20% regardless of whether or not it is a short state or a state with a high probability change short state). In the case of positive, if it is not a special distribution state (a state with low probability variation or a state with high probability variation short) at the time of big hit, 20 is the same as in the case where the winning at the first start port 101 is triggered. When the big hit game ends, the game shifts to a special distribution state. Transition to the distribution state. That is, in the state of the special distribution state, the special distribution state is continued by making a big hit with the winning of the second start port 102 and the third start port 31 as a trigger, and the second start port 102 And when the determination result of the hit determination triggered by the winning at the third starting port 31 is affirmed, the winning determination result obtained when the winning at the first start port 101 is affirmed as compared with the case The main control CPU 60a determines the type of jackpot game (big hit symbol) so that the number of possible winning balls increases and the rate at which the change state is given after the big hit game ends is increased.

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  When the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20 passes through the ball inlet 103 of the prize distribution device 100 disposed in the game board 20, the ball formed in the prize distribution device 100 It is guided to the branching part 135 through the inflow path and received by the first ball receiving part 140a or the second ball receiving part 140b of the sorting body 140 provided in the branching part 135. Here, when the sorting body 140 is in the first posture when the pachinko ball is guided to the branching portion 135, the pachinko ball is received by the first ball receiving portion 140a of the sorting body 140, and With the weight of the pachinko ball, the sorting body 140 rotates from the first posture to the second posture, and the pachinko ball received by the first ball receiving portion 140a is guided to the first sorting port 135a. On the other hand, when the sorting body 140 is in the second posture when the pachinko ball is guided to the branching portion 135, the pachinko ball is received by the second ball receiving portion 140b of the sorting body 140, and With the weight of the pachinko ball, the sorting body 140 rotates from the second posture to the first posture, and the pachinko ball received by the second ball receiving portion 140b is guided to the second sorting port 135b. The pachinko balls guided to the first distribution port 135a are guided toward the first start port 101 via the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 formed in the winning distribution device 100. At the same time, the pachinko balls guided to the second distribution port 135b are guided toward the second start port 102 via the second winning passage 198 formed in the winning distribution device 100.

  Here, in the winning distribution device 100, the lengths of the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 communicating with the first starting port 101 are the second winning passages 198 communicating with the second starting port 102. Since it is formed so as to be longer than the length of the passage, the pachinko ball passing through the second winning passage 198 travels to the second starting port 102 and the pachinko passing through the first winning passage 161, 165, 180, 195. The time required for the ball to reach the first start port 101 can be made shorter. That is, the length of the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 communicating with the first starting port 101 is made longer than the length of the second winning passage 198 communicating with the second starting port 102. Since the pachinko balls that have passed through the inflow port 103 can move to the second starting port 102 in a short time, when the pachinko balls pass through the ball inflow port 103 continuously, the first winning paths 161, 165, and 180 are obtained. , 195, the pachinko balls distributed to the second winning passage 198 can be moved to the second starting port 102 faster than the pachinko balls distributed to the first starting port 101. Thereby, the pachinko balls distributed to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 198 can be continuously awarded to the second starting port 102.

  In the prize distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment, the distribution body 140 disposed in the branching unit 135 is configured to be alternately switched between the first posture and the second posture every time the pachinko ball is received. Thus, the pachinko balls that have moved to the branching portion 135 can be distributed to the first prize passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second prize passage 198 at the same rate. The first winning opening 161, 165, 180, 195 (first starting opening 101) and the second winning passage 198 (second starting opening 102) are prevented from being biased and guided to the first winning opening. It becomes possible to equalize the chances of winning the pachinko balls to the 101 and the second starting port 102. Moreover, as described above, the path lengths of the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195 communicating with the first starting port 101 are longer than the path length of the second winning path 198 communicating with the second starting port 102. By forming so, it is possible to achieve continuous pachinko ball winning to the second starting port 102 while equalizing the chances of winning the pachinko ball to the first starting port 101 and the second starting port 102.

  The first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 are provided with a first delay passage portion 165 and a second delay passage portion 180 for reducing the moving speed of the pachinko ball. Since the passing speed of the pachinko balls passing through the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 is made slower than the passing speed of the passing pachinko balls, the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195 are configured as pachinko. It takes a longer time for the ball to pass, and the frequency of consecutive winnings to the second starting port 102 can be further increased.

  Further, since the distributing body 140 is held in the first posture and the second posture in a state where the pachinko ball is not received by the magnetic force of the first magnet 148 and the second magnet 149, the pachinko machine 10 It is possible to prevent the allocating body 140 from changing its posture to the first posture and the second posture due to the vibrations. Accordingly, the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 103 are reliably and alternately guided to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 (first starting port 101) and the second winning passage 198 (second starting port 102). Thus, the chances of winning the pachinko balls to the first start port 101 and the second start port 102 can be equalized.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the winning information (various random number information) acquired when winning at the first starting port 101 and the second starting port 102 is sent to the first starting port 101 and the second starting port 102. The game is stored in the main control RAM in the order in which the balls are won (that is, the order in which the winning information is acquired), and the main control RAM is configured to perform control related to the game such as hit determination in the order in which the winning information is stored. Yes. For this reason, when the pachinko ball wins continuously at the second starting port 102, the control based on the winning information acquired with the winning of the second starting port 102 is continuously performed. An advantageous privilege based on a winning at the start port 102 can be quickly given to the player. Furthermore, by winning at the second starting port 102, an advantageous privilege is given to the player, so that the pachinko ball moving state that has continuously passed through the ball inlet 103 of the winning distribution device 100 can be reduced. It can attract the player's interest more strongly.

  Further, the winning distribution device 100 distributes the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inflow port 103 to the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, 195 and the second winning passage 198 according to the posture of the sorting body 140. Since it is configured as described above, even when the variable state is not given, a chance to win a pachinko ball at the second starting port 102 as the second winning port where a privilege advantageous to the player is given is secured. Can increase interest in games. In addition, in the state where the short state where the probability that the pachinko ball wins a prize becomes a high probability is not given to the third starting opening 31 as the second winning opening, the winning at the second starting opening 102 is a chance. The amount of privilege granted varies depending on the case and the winning case triggered by the winning of the first starting port 101, so that the distribution body 140 for distributing the pachinko balls to the first starting port 101 and the second starting port 102 Increase interest.

  Further, in the state where the probability variation state is given, the big hit is made when the first start port 101 pachinko ball wins and a big win is generated, and when the pachinko ball wins the second start port 102 and the big hit occurs. By changing the ratio of shifting to the special distribution state after the game, pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 103 of the winning distribution device 100 are distributed by the distributing body 140 to the first winning paths 161, 165, 180. , 195 and the second winning path 198 can be more attracted to the player's interest. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, since the expectation of acquiring many prize balls is increased by shifting to the special distribution state, not only whether or not the probability variation state is given, The second is likely to attract a strong interest in whether or not to shift to the minute state, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball inlet 103 of the winning distribution device 100 is likely to be a big hit to shift to the special distribution state. It is possible to attract a keen interest in continuously winning a prize for the start port 102.

  In addition, the game area 20a of the game board 20 is divided into a first ball flow path and a second ball flow path, and the winning distribution device 100 is disposed in the first ball flow path, and the second ball flow path is arranged in the second ball flow path. Since the start winning device 30 provided with the third starting port 31 and the gate member 47 that triggers opening and closing of the opening / closing member 33 of the start winning device 30 are arranged, the gaming state ( That is, in the special distribution state), the pachinko ball can be awarded to the third starting port 31 as a second winning port advantageous to the player by hitting the pachinko ball to the second ball flow path. As described above, the winning distribution device 100 including the first starting port 101 as the first winning port and the second starting port 102 as the second winning port is disposed in the first ball flow path, and the second By arranging the start winning device 30 provided with the third starting port 31 as a winning port in the second ball flow path, the second starting port 102 as the second winning port is provided even when the variable state is not given. When the winning state is given (special distribution state) while achieving the continuous winning of pachinko balls to the game, the game by winning the pachinko ball to the third starting port 31 as the second winning port This makes it possible to provide a pachinko machine 10 having a new gameability that has never been achieved before.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, when the pachinko ball wins the second start port 102 and the big hit occurs compared to the case where the pachinko ball wins the first start port 101 and the big win occurs. This is set so that there is a higher possibility that the special distribution condition will be satisfied when a big hit is made. As a result, the ball flow of the winning distribution device 100 is a state in which the variable state is not applied (the state in which the special distribution state is not applied) and only the probability change state is applied. The interest in the sorting body 140 that distributes the pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet 103 to the first starting port 101 and the second starting port 102 can be further increased.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the configuration of the delay passage portion provided in the first winning passage of the winning distribution device is different from that of the first embodiment. In the following description, the prize distribution device 300 according to the second embodiment will be described. The components having the same functions as those of the prize distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Omitted.

(About the prize distribution device 300)
As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the first winning passages 161, 301, 195 in the winning distribution device 300 according to the second embodiment are upstream guiding passages that communicate with the first distribution port 135 a of the branch portion 135. 161, a delay passage portion 301 communicating with the downstream end portion of the upstream guide passage portion 161, a downstream guide passage communicating with the downstream end portion of the delay passage portion 301 and communicating with the second starting port 102 And a pachinko ball guided to the first winning path 161, 301, 195 (first distribution port 135a) by the distribution body 140, the time to reach the first start port 101 can be delayed. It is configured as follows.

(About the delay passage 301)
As shown in FIG. 20, the delay passage portion 301 is a spherical passage that is provided on the rear surface side of the base portion 105 and communicates the upper communication hole 108 with the lower communication hole 109, and slows the movement speed of the pachinko ball. A ball feeding device (speed adjusting unit) 305 is provided. The downstream end of the upstream guide passage 161 communicates with the upper communication hole 108 of the base 105 and a vertical passage 166 that guides the pachinko ball downward. The ball feeder 305 is configured to be connected to the downstream end. Similar to the first embodiment, the vertical passage portion 166 is formed to extend downward from the second starting port 102 formed in the base portion 105, and is formed at the downstream end portion of the vertical passage portion 166. The ball feeding device 305 to be connected is configured not to interfere with the second starting port 102. That is, the extension length of the vertical passage portion 166 is adjusted in accordance with the vertical positional relationship between the upper communication hole 108 and the second start port 102, and the upper communication hole 108 is located below the second start port 102. The vertical passage portion 166 can be omitted as long as the shape is formed.

(About ball feeder 305)
As shown in FIG. 21, the ball feeding device 305 includes a transfer case body 306 that defines a ball path (hereinafter referred to as a ball transfer path 306b) through which a pachinko ball can pass, and a pachinko that is accommodated in the transfer case body 306. A ball transfer mechanism 311 for transferring a sphere and a drive motor 317 as a driving means for driving the ball transfer mechanism 311 are provided, and the movement speed of the pachinko sphere by the ball transfer mechanism 311 is lower than the movement speed of the pachinko sphere by its own weight. The drive motor 317 is configured to drive the ball transport mechanism. As shown in FIG. 21, the transfer case body 306 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape having a top plate 307 and a bottom plate 309 from upper and lower half bodies 306a having a semi-cylindrical shape. It is disposed on the rear surface side of the base portion 105 so as to incline downward from the downstream end of the vertical passage portion 166 toward the right direction (formation direction of the second starting port 102). The top plate 307 serving as the upper end surface of the transfer case body 306 is formed with a sphere inlet 307a penetrating inward and outward, and an upper sphere guide member 308 is attached corresponding to the sphere inlet 307a. . The upper guide member 308 is configured to connect the downstream end portion of the vertical passage portion 166 and the sphere inlet upper sphere guide member of the transfer case body 306, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the vertical passage portion 166 are connected to each other. It is received and sent into the ball transfer passage 306b inside the transfer case body 306. The bottom plate 309 serving as the lower end surface of the transfer case body 306 is formed with a ball outlet 309a penetrating inward and outward, and a lower ball guide member 310 is attached corresponding to the ball outlet. . The lower guide member 310 is configured to connect the ball outlet 309a of the transfer case body 306 and the ball receiving bar 193 of the base portion 105, and passes through the ball transfer passage 306b of the transfer case body 306. The pachinko ball thus dropped is dropped onto the ball receiving rod 193 and guided to the front side of the base portion 105 from the lower communication hole 109 via the ball receiving rod 193.

(About the ball transfer mechanism 311)
As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the ball transfer mechanism 311 is rotatably supported by the transfer case body 306 to transfer the pachinko balls from the ball inlet 307a toward the ball outlet 309a. 312 and connecting portions 315 a to 315 c that connect the ball transfer body 312 to the drive motor 317. The ball transfer body 312 includes a shaft 313 rotatably supported by the top plate 307 and the bottom plate 309 of the transfer case body 306, and an axis configured to rotate integrally with the shaft 313 while the shaft 313 is inserted therethrough. And a spiral projecting piece 314a formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft-like portion 314 and extending spirally. The pitch in the axial direction of the spiral projecting piece 314a is set to a dimension in which a pachinko ball can slide between the spiral projecting pieces 314a, and the projecting dimension of the spiral projecting piece 314a from the shaft-shaped portion 314 is as follows. The pachinko balls are set so as to be spaced apart from the projecting end portion of the spiral projecting piece 314a and the inner wall of the transfer case body 306 at an interval through which the pachinko balls cannot pass. That is, the pachinko sphere that has entered the sphere transfer passage 306b from the sphere entrance of the transfer case body 306 is restrained by the groove between the spiral projecting pieces 314a, and along the axial direction as the sphere transfer body 312 rotates. Then, it is transferred toward the ball outlet 309a. The moving speed of the pachinko sphere in the sphere transfer passage 306b depends on the rotational speed of the sphere transfer body 312 and is transferred by the sphere transfer body 312 rather than the moving speed of the pachinko sphere moved by its own weight in the sphere transfer path 306b. The moving speed of the pachinko ball to be set is set to be low. Here, the moving speed of the pachinko ball by the ball transfer body 312 does not have to be constant, and may be accelerated or decelerated.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the connecting portions 315 a to 315 c include a drive gear 315 a attached to the drive shaft of the drive motor 317 and a driven gear 315 b attached to the ball transfer body 312 (shaft 313). And an intermediate gear 315c that meshes with each of the drive gear 315a and the driven gear 315b, and the ball transfer body 312 rotates as the drive motor 317 is driven. The drive motor 317 is disposed on a motor base 318 attached to the transfer case body 306 so as to overlap the rear of the transfer case body 306.

  In the pachinko machine 10 including the prize distribution device 300 according to the second embodiment, the ball feeding device 305 is provided in the delay path portion 301 of the first winning path 161, 301, 195 communicating with the first starting port 101, and the weight of the pachinko machine 10 is reduced. Since the movement speed of the pachinko sphere transferred by the ball feeding device 305 is set to be lower than the movement speed of the pachinko sphere due to the ball, the first winning path 161, 301, 195 passes through the ball inlet 103 continuously. It is possible to move the pachinko balls distributed to the second winning path 201 to the second starting port 102 faster than the pachinko balls distributed to the first starting port 101 move. Thereby, the pachinko balls distributed to the first winning passages 161, 301, 195 and the second winning passage 201 can be continuously awarded to the second starting port 102. Further, by changing the rotation speed of the ball transfer body 312 in the ball feeding device 305, the time required for the pachinko ball to pass through the ball transfer passage 306b of the ball feeding device 305 can be easily adjusted. Further, since the pachinko balls are transferred by the rotation of the ball transfer body 312, while the pachinko balls flow down through the first winning passages 161, 301, 195, the second winning passage 201 passes through the ball inlet 103. It is predicted whether the pachinko balls distributed to the first start port 102 will arrive first, or the pachinko balls flowing down the first winning path 161, 301, 195 will reach the first start port 101 first Predictability to improve the player's interest in the prize distribution device 300. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 provided with the winning distribution device 300 according to the second embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the pachinko machine 10 including the winning distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment can be expected.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a third embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a ball sensor that passes through the delay passage portion in the first winning path. In the following description, a configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described. The same reference numerals are given to configurations having the same functions as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, ball sensors 401 to 405 are disposed in the delay path portions 165 and 180 in the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195 according to the third embodiment. , 180 can be detected by ball sensors 401-405. Specifically, in the delay passage portions 165 and 180 of the third embodiment, one ball sensor 401 is arranged in the middle of the path of the horizontal passage portion 171, and four ball sensors 402 to 405 are arranged in the meandering passage portion 181. These ball sensors 401 to 405 can intermittently detect the passing positions of pachinko balls that pass through the delay passage portions 165 and 180. In the following description, the first to fifth ball sensors 401 to 405 may be referred to in order from the upstream side of the delay passage portions 165 and 180 for distinction. It should be noted that the number of ball sensors is not limited to this. The ball sensors 401 to 405 are wired to the overall control board 65 (overall control CPU 65a), and detection signals from the respective ball sensors 401 to 405 are input to the overall control CPU 65a.

  The prize distribution device 100 according to the third embodiment is provided with passing position notifying means 410 for notifying the passing positions of pachinko balls in the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195, and the ball sensors 401 to 405. Based on the detection, the player can be notified of the passing position of the pachinko ball. Here, in Example 3, an LED mounted on the second LED board 216 that illuminates the upper position of the delay passage portions 165 and 180 is employed as the passing position notification means. The passing position notifying means is not limited to this, and the pachinko ball passing position may be output as a voice by using a speaker as the passing position notifying means, and the symbol display device 17 may be used as the passing position notifying means. The passing position of the sphere may be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the second LED substrate 216 is provided with LEDs 410a to 410e as the passing position notification means corresponding to the first to fifth ball sensors 401 to 405. That is, the first LED 410a corresponding to the first ball sensor 401, the second LED 410b corresponding to the second ball sensor 402, the third LED 410c corresponding to the third ball sensor 403, and the fourth LED 410d corresponding to the fourth ball sensor 401, The fifth LED 410e corresponding to the fifth ball sensor 401 is provided on the second LED substrate 216. The first to fifth LEDs 410a to 410e are arranged in order from the upstream side of the delay passage portions 165 and 180 so as to follow the flow of pachinko balls flowing down the delay passage portions 165 and 180.

  The overall control CPU 65a then turns on the corresponding LEDs 410a to 410e of the second LED substrate 216 so that the corresponding first to fifth LEDs 410a to 410e are turned on when detection signals are input from the first to fifth ball sensors 401 to 405. Is set to control light emission. Thereby, a player can grasp | ascertain the position of the pachinko ball which passes the 1st winning path 161,165,180,195 intuitively. In this way, by executing the light-emitting effect based on the detection of the pachinko balls passing through the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195, the pachinko balls pass through the first winning passages 161, 165, 180, and 195. A new effect using the state can be performed. The overall control CPU 65a continues lighting of the first to fifth LEDs 410a to 410e until the detection signal from the first start port sensor 211 is input, and the detection signal from the first start port sensor 211 is displayed. The first to fifth LEDs 410a to 410e are turned off by the input.

  Moreover, LED which can light-emit two or more colors is employ | adopted for 1st-5th LED410a-410e. When the pachinko ball passes through the delay passages 165 and 180 before the first start port sensor 211 detects the pachinko ball, the overall control CPU 65a changes the emission color of the corresponding LEDs 410a to 410e. It is comprised so that it may change, and it can recognize now that a several pachinko ball has passed to a player intuitively. In this way, by changing the emission color of the LEDs 410a to 410e during the passage of successive pachinko balls, diversification of effects using the passage states of the pachinko balls in the first winning paths 161, 165, 180, and 195 is achieved. be able to.

(Example of change)
The configuration of the gaming machine is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the ball inlet, the branching portion, the first winning path, the second winning path, and the distributing means are provided in the case body constituting the single winning distribution device. However, these components can be provided on different members.
(2) In the embodiment, the prize distribution device is arranged at the left side position on the game board, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any position can be used as long as the game ball can flow into the ball inlet. Can be arranged.
(3) In the embodiment, the game balls that have passed through the ball inflow port are alternately distributed to the first winning path and the second winning path by the allocating means, and the game balls that have passed through the ball inflow port have the same proportion. Although it is configured to pass through the winning path and the second winning path, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls that have passed through the ball inflow port are randomly distributed to the first winning path and the second winning path by the sorting means. It may be. For example, the ball receiving piece can be formed in a cross shape in the sorting body of the embodiment, and can be realized by pivotally supporting the sorting body so that it can freely rotate.
(4) Even if the game balls that have passed through the ball inlet are alternately distributed to the first winning path and the second winning path by the sorting means, the gaming balls that have passed through the ball inlet are alternately distributed. It is not necessary, and a predetermined number of game balls can be sent out to one of the first winning path and the second winning path, and then a predetermined number of gaming balls can be sent out to the other of the first winning path and the second winning path. For example, only the first ball receiving piece and the second ball receiving piece are formed in the sorting body of the embodiment, and the sorting body is connected to driving means such as a motor, and the ball inlet sensor has a predetermined number of game balls. Each time it is detected, the allocating body can be easily realized by changing the posture to the first posture for guiding the game ball to the first winning passage and the second posture for guiding the game ball to the second winning passage.
(5) Further, in the state where the driving means for operating the distributing means is provided and the winning rate improvement state is given, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the ball inflow port wins the second starting port is high. The distribution unit may be driven by the driving unit. Specifically, the distribution means is such that the proportion of the game balls that have passed through the ball inflow port is distributed to the second starting port (second winning aisle) rather than the proportion that distributes the game balls to the first starting port (first winning aisle). By driving with the driving means, it is possible to increase the probability that the game ball that has passed through the ball inlet will win the second starting port.
(6) In the embodiment, the delay path portion is formed in the first winning path, and the path length of the first winning path is longer than the path length of the second winning path. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed within a range in which the passage length of the first winning passage becomes longer than the passage length of the second winning passage. Further, as in the second embodiment, in the configuration including the speed adjusting unit that slows the moving speed of the game ball, the game to the second start port is compared with the arrival time of the game ball to the first start port. If the ball arrival time is shortened, the passage length of the first prize passage and the passage length of the second prize passage may be the same length, and the first prize passage may be longer than the passage length of the first prize passage. You may lengthen the path length of 2 prize-winning paths.
(7) In the first embodiment, a plurality of speed adjusting sections are provided in the delay path section of the first winning path, but it is sufficient that at least one speed adjusting section is provided, and the configuration of the speed adjusting section is also the first winning prize. As long as the moving speed of the game ball passing through the passage can be reduced, various conventionally known structures can be adopted.
(8) Further, the speed of the game ball shown in the first embodiment is forced by the speed adjusting unit that reduces the speed of the game ball in the process of rolling by its own weight and the driving means shown in the second embodiment. It is also possible to combine a speed adjusting section that reduces the speed. Specifically, the ball feeding device according to the second embodiment can be arranged upstream or downstream of the circumferential rotation moving portion and the meandering passage portion according to the first embodiment.
(9) Further, the configuration of the speed adjusting unit for forcibly reducing the moving speed of the game ball by the driving means is not limited to that shown in the second embodiment, and the game ball passing through the first winning path. Various conventionally known structures can be adopted as long as the moving speed can be reduced.
(10) In the embodiment, a start winning device having a third starting port as a second winning port is provided independently of the second starting port as the second winning port, and the first winning device is provided by the operation of the driving means. Although the three start ports are configured to be opened and closed by the opening and closing member, the second start port as the second winning port can be opened and closed by the opening and closing member. For example, the second start opening is directly opened in the game area, or the second start opening communicates with the game area in a ball path different from the second winning path. This can be realized by providing an opening / closing member at the opening on the winning area side. In this case, even if the start winning device having the third starting port as the second winning port is omitted, the same effect as the embodiment can be expected, and simplification of the gaming machine can be realized.
(11) In the embodiment, a ball sensor that detects a game ball that wins a second starting port as a second winning port, and a ball sensor that detects a game ball that wins a third starting port as a second winning port However, it is also possible to connect the second starting port and the third starting port to detect a game ball won by a single ball sensor.
(12) In the embodiment, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the second starting port or the third starting port as the second winning port in the state of shifting to the special distribution state (the state where the variable state is given) In the case of a big hit, it is configured to shift to a special distribution state after the big hit game is over, but this is not restrictive. In a state where a big hit is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first starting opening as the first winning opening, it can be configured to shift to a special distribution state after the big winning game is over. Specifically, as shown in symbols G to I in the above-described embodiment, when symbols B to D are selected in response to the winning of a pachinko ball at the first starting port (at the time of winning the jackpot determination) ), The game state is set so that no change state is given after the end of the big hit game, while the game state is a state with low probability change or In the case of a state with high probability variation, it can be easily realized by setting so that a variation state of a predetermined number of variations is given after the end of the big hit game.
(13) In the embodiment, the winning distribution device and the starting winning device are arranged in different ball flow paths in the game area, but may be arranged in the same ball flow path.
(14) In the embodiment, all or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(15) Further, in the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display means) The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(16) In the embodiment, the state in which the first privilege gaming state is given is set as the probability variation state, but is not limited to this, and the state in which the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state are combined is definitely modified. It can also be in a state. In this case, a state in which neither the first privilege gaming state nor the second privilege gaming state is given can be set to the non-probable change state.
(17) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special figure display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display apparatus) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.

Further, the following technical ideas are included in the embodiments.
(A) Regarding the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The ball inflow port (103), the branching part (135), the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195), the second winning path (201), the distributing means (140), and the speed adjusting part (175,191,305) are each a case body. And the case body is detachably attached to the game board (20).
Thus, the case body is arranged on the game board by providing the ball body, the branching portion, the first winning passage, the second winning passage, the distributing means and the speed adjusting portion as a unit. Since it only needs to be installed, the work can be made extremely simple. Also, by providing each of the ball inflow port, the branching portion, the first winning path, the second winning path, the distributing means and the speed adjusting section in one case body, the mutual arrangement of the respective components can be made constant, The game balls distributed to the first winning path and the second winning path can be continuously awarded to the second starting port.
(B) Regarding the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and (A),
An effect execution that includes ball detection means (401 to 405) for detecting a game ball passing through the first winning path (161,165,180,195 / 161,301,195) and that executes an effect based on the detection of the ball detection means (401 to 405) Means (65a) are provided.
In this way, by performing the effect based on the detection of the game ball passing through the first winning path, it is possible to perform a new effect using the passing state of the game ball in the first winning path.

20 game board 20a game area 60a main control CPU (control means)
60b Main control RAM (storage means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 1st starting port 102 2nd starting port 103 Ball inflow port 135 Branch part 140 Sorting body (sorting means)
161,165,180,195 First prize passage 161,301,195 First prize passage 201 Second prize passage 175 First circumferential rotation portion (speed adjusting portion, ball rolling portion)
176 First drop port (ball passage hole)
191 Second circumferential rotation part (speed adjustment part, ball rolling part)
192 Second drop port (ball passage hole)
305 Ball feeder (speed controller)
311 Ball transport mechanism

Claims (5)

Triggered by the winning of a game ball to the first start port and the second start port where the game balls flowing down the game area formed on the game board can win, and to either the first start port or the second start port Control means for performing control according to a predetermined control condition, and the control means is based on a prize to the second start opening rather than a privilege amount given to a player based on a prize to the first start opening. In a gaming machine configured to increase the amount of privilege granted to the player,
A ball inlet through which a game ball flowing down the game area can pass;
A branch part where the game ball that has passed through the ball inflow port moves,
A first winning path connected to the branch portion and communicating with the first start port;
A second winning path connected to the branch portion and communicating with the second start port;
Distributing means that is provided in the branch portion and distributes the game balls that have passed through the ball inflow port to the first winning path and the second winning path;
A speed adjusting unit that is provided in the middle of the path of the first winning path and slows down the moving speed of the game ball passing through the first winning path;
The game balls distributed to the second winning path by the distributing means move to the second starting port as compared to the movement time for the gaming balls distributed to the first winning path by the distributing means to move to the first starting port. A gaming machine characterized in that the travel time is shortened.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the distribution unit is configured to distribute the game balls moved to the branch portion to the first winning path and the second winning path at the same rate. The speed adjustment unit includes a ball transfer mechanism that is driven by a driving unit to convey a game ball along the first winning path,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a feeding speed of the game ball by the ball transport mechanism is configured to be lower than a rolling speed of the game ball by its own weight. The speed adjusting portion includes a ball rolling portion formed in a concave shape that can be rolled so that a game ball circulates, and a ball passage hole formed in a bottom surface of the ball rolling portion,
Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ball rolling unit is configured to roll the game ball so as to go around, thereby causing the ball rolling unit to stay in the game ball and slowing down the moving speed of the game ball. The gaming machine according to one item. Storage means for storing winning information acquired based on winning to the first starting port and winning information acquired based on winning to the second starting port;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control unit is configured to perform control based on the winning information in an order in which the storing unit stores the winning information.

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