JP2016054970A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest of a game by increasing the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game.SOLUTION: A game board 20 provided with a game area 21 where Pachinko balls flow down is provided with start winning parts 41 and 42 where Pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. When a winning game is executed with entries into the start winning parts 41 and 42 as a trigger, entries of the Pachinko balls into special winning ports 51a and 52a are allowed by opening/closing means 52b and 80 of special winning parts 51 and 52 being operated. The game board 20 is provided with a flow channel distribution part 100 which distributes the Pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 to first and second exit areas RB1 and RB2 as non-specific routes RB1 and RB2 and a third ball exit area RB3 as a specific area. The third ball exit area RB3 is provided with a normal winning part 555 where the Pachinko balls can enter at a fixed prize winning rate, and downstream parts of the first and second exit areas RB1 and RB2 are provided with the special winning parts 51 and 52.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a winning opening through which game balls can be won.

  A pachinko machine that is a typical gaming machine is provided with a frame-like frame-shaped decorative body (so-called center accessory) at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine, Through the window of the frame-shaped decorative body, a design display device (display device) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a plurality of symbols is faced from the rear, and at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body in the game board In addition, a start winning device (start winning means) that starts the symbol change on the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball), a special winning device that opens at a big hit, etc. and a normal winning port (winning port) are arranged. A number of such configurations have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of pachinko machine, the pachinko ball launched into the game area gradually flows down by its own weight while bouncing off by contact with a game nail or the like planted in the game area, and the start in the process of flowing down the game area A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by winning a winning device or a normal winning slot. In addition, various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol variation effect on the symbol display device are made in response to the winning of a pachinko ball in the start winning device, and the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device. Thus, a so-called jackpot is generated, and the special prize-winning device is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

JP 2014-61031 A

  Here, when the big hit occurs, the player expects that a lot of pachinko balls will win by the special winning device by driving the pachinko balls toward the area where the special winning device is arranged. Have a game. However, since the total number of pachinko balls that can be won in the special winning device during the jackpot game is substantially constant for each type of jackpot, raising the player's expectation level has been limited. In addition, there are many pachinko machines of the same model at game stores, and from the viewpoint of fairness for players who play games, if the same model of pachinko machine is used, the rate of play (the prize for the number of game balls hit) It is desirable that the ratio of the number of balls paid out is equal (contains within a certain range). However, if the winning rate of the pachinko ball with respect to the normal winning opening provided in the area where the special winning device is arranged is changed by the nail adjustment performed in the game store, even if the same model is used, The rate may be significantly different, and a problem is pointed out that causes the player to feel unfair and diminishes the willingness to play.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and increases the number of winning balls that can be obtained during a big hit game. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A game board (20) provided with a game area (21) in which game balls flow down, and a start winning part (game prize) in which the game balls provided in the game board (20) and flowing down the game area (21) can win a prize ( 41, 42), hit determination means (301a) for determining that a hit game is to be generated based on a winning to the start winning section (41, 42), and a game ball flowing down the game area (21) A special winning section (51, 52) that opens and closes the special winning opening (51a, 52a) that can be won by the opening / closing means (52b, 80), and the hit determination means (301a) has decided to cause a game. In this case, in the gaming machine in which the opening / closing means (52b, 80) opens the special winning opening (51a, 52a) and the winning game is allowed to win a game ball,
Distributing means (100) provided on the gaming board (20) and distributing the game balls flowing down the gaming area (21) to a specific route (RB3) and a non-specific route (RB1, RB2),
The game board (20) is located on the specific route (RB3) and includes a winning portion (55) where game balls can be won at a predetermined winning rate,
The gist is that the special winning portion (51, 52) is arranged in the specific route (RB3) or the non-specific route (RB1, RB2).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the game balls flowing down the game area are distributed to the specific route provided with a winning opening through which the game balls can be won at a constant winning rate, the jackpot game It is possible to increase the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the player, and improve the interest of the game. In addition, if the gaming machines of the same model are used, it is possible to maintain the same pitching rate, so that fairness can be ensured and the player's willingness to play can be improved.

The invention described in claim 2
The gist is that the game board (20) is provided with a ball guide portion (90) which is provided in a position uncontrollable and guides a game ball flowing down the specific route (RB3) to the winning portion (55).
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the turn-out rate from changing due to the adjustment at the game store side.

In invention of Claim 3,
The non-specific route (RB1, RB2) includes a first non-specific route (RB1) and a second non-specific route (RB2),
The allocating means (100) includes a first allocating body (130) and a second allocating body (140) that change into two postures by contact of a game ball taken in from a ball entrance (101),
The allocating means (100) distributes the game balls taken from the ball entrance (101) to the first non-specific route (RB1) by a combination of the first and second allocating bodies (130, 140) changed. It is configured to switch between a first distribution state, a second distribution state that is distributed to the second non-specific route (RB2), and a third distribution state that is distributed to the specific route (RB3). The gist.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game balls can be distributed to each route at a constant rate by the distributing means, so that the ball exit rate can be stabilized.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the number of prize balls that a player can acquire during a big hit game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example. It is the front view which expanded the principal part of the game board longitudinally cut in the formation position of the ball path of the flow-path distribution part which concerns on an Example. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the principal part which decomposed | disassembled the frame-shaped decoration member and flow-path distribution part which concern on an Example. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the flow-path distribution part which concerns on an Example from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the flow-path distribution part which concerns on an Example from the rear side. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating the arrangement position of the flow path distribution unit in FIG. 3, showing a first distribution state in which the first and second distribution bodies are in a first distribution posture. It is sectional drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the flow-path distribution part which concerns on an Example, (a) shows the 1st distribution state in which the 1st and 2nd distribution body is in a 1st distribution attitude | position, b) shows a second distribution state in which the first distribution body is in the first distribution posture and the second distribution body is in the second distribution posture, and (c) is the first distribution body in the first distribution posture. FIG. 3D shows a third distribution state in which the second distribution body is in the first distribution posture and the second distribution body is in the second distribution posture, and (d) is an image in which the first and second distribution bodies are in the second distribution posture. Indicates a regular state. In addition, the arrow in a figure has shown the transition of the distribution state accompanying passage of a pachinko sphere. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st special winning part concerning an example from the front side. It is a front view which shows the 1st special winning part which concerns on an Example, Comprising: (a) shows the state in which an operation member is in a standby state, (b) has shown the state in which an operation member is in an operation state. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the arrangement position of a 1st special prize-winning part in FIG. 3, (a) shows the state in which an operation member is in a standby state, (b) shows the state in which an operation member is in an operation state Is shown. In (a), an alternate long and short dash line L is shown at the opening edge on the right side of the drop port. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game 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. In addition, the code | symbol B in each figure has shown the pachinko ball.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and a symbol display device (display) capable of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 20 (Means) 17 is arranged to be detachable. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame configured to cover the window 13b opened front and rear with a transparent member 13a that protects the game area 21 of the game board 20 in a transparent manner can be opened and closed. And a lower ball receiving tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled under the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the 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 opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured as follows.

  The symbol display device 17 is configured to perform a symbol variation effect in which an effect symbol (sometimes referred to as a decoration diagram) is variably displayed on a display unit when a pachinko ball is awarded to a start winning opening 41a, 42a described later. Is done. In addition, the symbol display device 17 can display various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation on the display unit. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17, but is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot matrix is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a display device of a formula can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is operated at the lower right front portion of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment (in the embodiment, the lower right front portion of the front frame 13). An operating handle 16 is provided. 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 shooting device is operated, and the upper handle 16a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” where a pachinko ball flows down a first flow area 21a (described later) formed in the game board 20 and a second flow area 21b (described later) formed in the game board 20 are pachinko. The so-called “right-handed” where the ball flows down can be distinguished.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 according to the embodiment includes a plate-like member (game region forming member) 20a in which a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is formed on the front side, and the plate-like member 20a. An installation member (accommodating space defining member) (not shown) is provided on the back side and defines an accommodating space between the plate-like member 20a. The plate-like member 20a is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness from a transparent synthetic resin material, a veneer material or the like, and a pachinko ball is formed by a substantially circular rail member 22 arranged on the front surface (board surface). A game area 21 that can flow down is defined. An effect device (not shown) for providing an effect by the operation of the movable body and an effect by light emission is installed in the accommodation space between the plate-like member 20a and the installation member, and is provided on the game board 20. In addition, a ball discharge passage portion (not shown) is provided for discharging the pachinko balls won in the winning portions 41, 42, 51, 52, 55 to the outside of the game board 20. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member, and an opening (not shown) of the installation member and a display window 30a of a frame-shaped decorative member 30 (described later) of the game board 20. It is configured to be visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 facing the front side. Note that the game board 20 may be decorated with a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which the various patterns are drawn on the surface of the wood board.

(Regarding rail member 22)
As shown in FIG. 2, a rail member 22 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface (board surface) of the game board 20 (plate-like member 20 a), and a game area 21 is provided inside the rail member 22. Is defined. The rail member 22 has a first rail 23 formed in an arc shape that bulges leftward from the lower left part of the game board 20 to the upper right part, and a right part so as to reach the upper right part and the lower right part of the game board 20. The second rail 24 is formed in an arc shape that bulges in the direction, and the third rail 25 is formed in an arc shape that bulges in the left direction so as to reach the lower part and the upper left part of the game board 20. Yes. The second rail 24 is a board decoration member that is connected to the upper right end portion of the first rail 23 and is disposed from the upper right portion to the lower portion of the game board 20 and has a left end edge that is formed in an arc shape that is recessed rightward. Composed. The third rail 25 is connected to the lower end portion of the second rail 24 and is disposed from the lower part of the game board 20 to the upper left part, and is separated from the right side (inner side) of the first rail 23. Thus, the first rail 23 and the third rail 25 define a launch passage 22a through which one pachinko ball can pass. Here, the lower end of the first rail 23 is positioned at the lower end of the game board 20, and the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher between the lower end of the first rail 23 and the third rail 25. Is defined in the lower opening 22b through which the gas enters the firing passage 22a. In addition, the third rail 25 defines a launch port 22 c that opens to the game area 21 of the game area 21 with the open end facing the upper left portion of the game board 20 and the first rail 23. Composed. In other words, the pachinko balls launched from the hitting ball launching device enter the launching passage 22a from the lower opening 22b, fly upward in the launching passage 22a, and the launch port 22c on the open end side of the third rail 25. From within the game area 21.

  In the game board 20 (plate-like member 20a), a mounting opening penetrating in the front-rear direction is opened at an appropriate position in the game area 21, and various game board installation parts are arranged for each mounting opening. Yes. Note that the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a frame-shaped decorative member 30 and various winning parts (start winning parts 41 and 42, special winning parts 51 and 52, a normal winning part 55, a gate part 60, etc.) as game board installation parts. ) Is installed. An out-port 26 for discharging the pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lowest position of the game area 21 to the outside of the game board 20 is opened at the lowermost position of the game area 21 in the plate-like member 20a of the game board 20. Yes. That is, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device and flows down the game area 21 is provided with a ball winning portion (start winning portion 41, 42, special winning portion 51, 52, normal winning portion 55) provided on the plate-like member 20a. , Gate portion 60 etc.) (predetermined), a predetermined game such as payout of award balls or execution of lottery according to the entered ball portion is performed, and flow down to the bottom of the game area 21 The pachinko balls thus configured are configured to be discharged to the outside through the out port 26. The mounting opening is appropriately formed according to the arrangement position and number of game board installation parts attached to the plate-like member 20a.

  The game board 20 (plate member 20a) is provided with a large number of game nails 27 in the game area 21, and a pachinko that flows down the game area 21 to the left side of a frame-shaped decorative member 30 to be described later. A rotation guide member 28 that rotates in accordance with the contact of the ball is rotatably supported, and the flow-down direction of the pachinko ball is irregularly changed by the contact with the game nail 27 and the rotation guide member 28. The rotation guide member 28 is a member called a “windmill” having a plurality (three in the embodiment) of contact pieces (not shown) radially from the center of rotation. The rotation guide member 28 is rotated in accordance with the contact so that the pachinko ball is released in the left-right direction so as to play.

  In the plate-like member 20a of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a decorative member also called a center role is provided in a mounting opening in which a large portion of the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the rail member 22 opens. 30 is attached and it is comprised so that the back of the plate-shaped member 20a can be visually recognized from the front side via the display window part 30a provided in the said decorative member 30. As shown in FIG. And the display part of the said symbol display apparatus 17 faces the back of the display window part 30a of the said decoration member 30, and the display part of the said symbol display apparatus 17 can be visually observed from the front side of the game board 20 It has become. Here, in the embodiment, the decorative member 30 facing the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is formed in a frame shape that opens back and forth, and the transparent member 31 partially closes the opening of the decorative member 30. It is configured as follows. Thus, in the embodiment, the display window 30 a is formed by the opening of the decorative member 30 and the transparent panel 31. In the following description, the decorative member provided with the display window 30a is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative member 30. That is, the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is positioned behind the display window 30a of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. The frame-shaped decorative member 30 is not limited to the configuration in which the opening is partially blocked by the transparent panel 31, and the opening may be entirely covered with the transparent panel 31, and the transparent panel 31 is omitted. The opening of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 can also be configured to open before and after the plate-like member 20a.

(About the frame-shaped decorative member 30)
Next, the frame-shaped decorative member 30 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the frame-shaped decorative member 30 extends outward from the hook-like portion 32 protruding forward from the front surface of the plate-like member 20 a and the rear edge of the hook-like portion 32. And a thin plate-like base plate portion 33. Then, with the base plate portion 33 in contact with the front surface of the plate-like member 20a, the base plate portion 33 is fixed to the plate-like member 20a by a fixing means such as a screw, so that the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is a plate. A game area 21 is defined in which a pachinko ball flows down on the outside of the frame-shaped decorative member 30, specifically between the bowl-shaped portion 32 and the rail member 22. Yes. In addition, in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration member 30 to the plate-shaped member 20a, the baseplate part 33 extended outward from the rear-end edge of the collar-shaped part 32 extended along the front surface of the plate-shaped member 20a. Thus, the pachinko ball is configured to pass through the front side of the base plate portion 33.

  That is, the game area 21 defined on the game board 20 includes a first flow-down area 21 a formed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 and a second flow area formed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. A game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down to the first flow-down area 21a by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force by rotating the operation lever 16a. In addition, the player can arbitrarily select any one of the game forms (right-handed) that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the second flow-down area 21b. The game area 21 is configured such that the first and second flow-down areas 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member 30, and the first and second flow-down areas 21a and 21b. The out opening 26 is formed in a confluence region where the two are joined together, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 can flow down to the out opening 26.

  Further, the hook-shaped portion 32 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 extends continuously from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 (base plate portion 33) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit in the symbol display device 17. FIG. 3 shows a hook-like portion 32 on the right edge side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. The bowl-shaped portion 32 is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, so that the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 does not stagnate on the bowl-shaped portion 32 and is located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 ( It is formed so as to be guided and guided to the first falling region 21a) or the right side (second flowing region 21b).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is provided with a stage 34 below the display window 30a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 30). Then, after the pachinko ball that has moved to the stage 34 in the process of flowing down the game area 21 (first flowing area 21a) rolls left and right on the rolling surface that becomes the upper surface of the stage 34, a first start prize to be described later is given. It is discharged to the game area 21 above the first start winning opening 41a of the section 41. In other words, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down region 21a without being taken into the ball introducing portion 36 by guiding the pachinko ball to the upper position of the first start winning portion 41 by the stage 34 is the first start winning portion. The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introduction unit 36 wins the first start winning unit 41 is higher than the probability of winning 41. Further, a partition wall 35 that rises at a predetermined height from the rolling surface to the upper side is provided at the rear end of the stage 34 over the entire length of the stage 34 in the left-right direction, and rolls on the stage 34. The partition wall 35 prevents the pachinko ball from moving to the display unit side of the symbol display device 17.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is configured to be close to the rail member 22 between the upper part and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. That is, the second flow-down region 21b is connected to the first flow-down region 21a at a position above the frame-shaped decorative member 30, and is formed with an alignment channel RA formed in a passage width that allows the pachinko balls to flow down in a row. The enlarged flow path RB is formed on the downstream side of the alignment flow path RA and formed with a passage width in which a plurality of pachinko balls can flow in parallel, and the alignment flow path RA and the expansion flow path RB In the meantime, there is a channel distribution unit 100 (described later) that distributes pachinko balls that have passed through the alignment channel RA in a plurality of directions and flows down to the expanded channel RB (first to third ball outlet regions RB1 to RB3 described later). It is arranged. A plurality of ball entering portions (in the embodiment, the second start winning portion 42, the special winning portions 51 and 52, the normal winning portion 55, the gate portion 60, etc.) are collectively arranged in the enlarged flow path RB.

  That is, the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of ball entering portions 41, 42, 51, 52, 55, 60 in which a pachinko ball can be won in the game area 21. A predetermined game can be performed by executing control based on the pachinko ball entering 42, 51, 52, 55, 60. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first start winning portion 41 as the ball entering portion is disposed below the frame-shaped decorative member 30 so as to be positioned in the first flow-down region 21a, and The second start winning portion 42, the first and second special winning portions 51, 52, and the gate portion 60 as the above-mentioned ball entering portions are arranged on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 so as to be positioned in the second flow down region 21b. Has been.

  Here, the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second flow-down area 21b can substantially win the first start winning portion 41 due to the arrangement of the game nails 27 provided on the game board 20, the shape of the frame-shaped decorative member 30, and the like. The pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down area 21a is configured not to be able to substantially win the second start winning portion 42, the first and second special winning portions 51, 52, and the gate portion 60. Has been. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko sphere flows down the first flow area 21a (left-handed), the pachinko sphere is lower than the case where the pachinko sphere flows down the second flow area 21b. When the pachinko ball is configured to increase the possibility of winning a pachinko ball in the first start winning port 41a of the first start winning portion 41, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second flow-down area 21b (in the case of right-handed), Compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first flow area 21a, the second start winning opening 42a of the second starting winning section 42 and the special winning openings 51a, 52a of the first and second special winning sections 51, 52, The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win the usual opening 60a of the gate unit 60. Accordingly, the left-handed and right-handed strikes are actively divided by the turning operation of the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portions 41, 42, 51, 52, 60 in which the pachinko balls can be won can be switched. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, a normal winning portion 55 as a pitching portion is arranged so as to be located in each of the first and second flow-down areas 21a and 21b. Pachinko balls that have flowed down the flow-down areas 21a and 21b can be awarded to the normal winning portion 55.

(Channel distribution unit 100)
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 9, the flow path distribution unit (distribution means) 100 has a single ball inlet 101 into which a pachinko ball can enter and a pachinko ball that has entered the ball inlet 101 passes therethrough. A plurality (three in the embodiment) of the ball outlets 102a to 102c to be taken out, and a plurality (two in the embodiment) of the allocating bodies 130 and 140 provided in a path from the ball inlet 101 to the ball outlets 102a to 102c. The plurality of sorting bodies 130 and 140 distribute the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 101 to the plurality of ball outlets 102a to 102c and let them pass through. In the embodiment, three ball outlets 102a to 102c are provided in the flow path sorting unit 100, and two sorting bodies 130 and 140 that operate to sort pachinko balls into two paths are provided. In the following description, the three ball outlets are distinguished from each other by naming the first ball outlet 102a, the second ball outlet 102b, and the third ball outlet 102c in order from the left side, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the ball inlet 101 have two paths. The distribution body that is distributed to the first distribution body 130 is referred to as the first distribution body 130, and the distribution body that distributes the pachinko balls distributed by the first distribution body 130 into the two paths is referred to as the second distribution body 140. It may be distinguished. The detailed configuration of the flow path distribution unit 100 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 20 is configured to divide the second flow-down area 21 b (enlarged flow path RB) into a plurality of areas downstream of the flow path distribution unit 100. A game nail 27 is arranged. In the embodiment, a region (hereinafter referred to as a first sphere outlet region) RB1 in which the pachinko sphere that has passed through the first ball outlet 102a of the flow path sorting unit 100 can flow down, A pachinko ball that has flowed through the second ball outlet 102b (hereinafter referred to as a second ball outlet region) RB2 and a pachinko ball that has passed through the third ball outlet 102c of the flow path distribution unit 100 can flow down. The game nail 27 is arranged so that the second flow-down region 21b (enlarged flow path RB) is partitioned into a region RB3 (hereinafter referred to as a third ball exit region).

  Here, the first sphere outlet area (first non-specific path) RB1 and the second sphere outlet area (second non-specific path) RB2 are the pachinko spheres from the second sphere outlet area RB2 to the first sphere outlet area RB1. The second nail exit area RB2 and the third exhalation area (specific route) RB3 are divided by the game nail 27 so as to be allowed to move, and the game nail is configured so that pachinko balls cannot travel between the two areas. 27 is completely partitioned. That is, the game nail 27 that divides the first ball outlet region RB1 and the second ball outlet region RB2 is arranged so that a gap is formed at an interval through which the pachinko ball can pass, and the pachinko ball passes through the gap. The pachinko sphere is allowed to move from the second sphere exit area RB2 to the first sphere exit area RB1. In addition, in the Example, it has comprised so that one clearance gap may be vacant between the game nails 27 which divide 1st ball | bowl exit area | region RB1 and 2nd ball | bowl exit area | region RB2. In addition, the first sphere outlet region RB1 and the second sphere outlet region RB2 merge into one region downstream. That is, the pachinko ball launched into the second flow down region 21b by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 passes through the first ball outlet 102a according to the distribution by the flow path distribution unit 100. And flow down through the first sphere outlet area RB1, or through the second sphere outlet area 102b and down through the second sphere outlet area RB2 or the third sphere outlet area RB3, or through the third sphere outlet area 102c. It flows down the third ball outlet region RB3.

(About the first start winning part 41)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning portion 41 is provided such that a first start winning port (starting port) 41a through which a pachinko ball can win (win) is always open upward. The pachinko balls flowing down one flow area 21a can win the first start winning opening 41a at a constant rate. In the first start winning section 41, a first start winning detection sensor SE1 as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko ball is arranged on a discharge path (not shown) of the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 41a. It is installed. The first start winning detection sensor SE1 is wired to the main control board 301 disposed on the back surface of the installation member (see FIG. 12), and the ball detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor SE1 is the main. The CPU 301a of the main control board 301 makes a judgment per special figure (winning judgment) using the input to the CPU 301a of the control board 301 as a judgment condition, and the CPU 301a uses the input of the ball detection signal as a prize ball payout condition. The payout of a prize ball is determined, and a payout control signal is output from the main control board 301 to the payout control board based on the determination.

(About the 2nd start winning part 42)
The second start winning section 42 is configured to open and close a second start winning opening 42a that opens in the second flow down region 21b in accordance with the operation of the opening and closing member 42b, and a start winning solenoid SL1 ( As shown in FIG. 12, the open / close member 42b is displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 42a and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 42a is configured to change the winning probability of the pachinko ball by driving the start winning solenoid SL1. Note that the second start winning portion 42 in the embodiment includes a pair of opening and closing members 42b so as to sandwich the second start winning opening 42a formed so as to open in the front-rear direction, for driving the start winning solenoid SL1. Accordingly, the pair of opening and closing members 42b swings so as to approach and separate from each other, so that the second start winning opening 42a is closed so that the pachinko ball cannot be won (see FIG. 3), and the pachinko ball wins. It is configured to switch to the open state in which the second start winning opening 42a is opened so as to be possible. The second start winning section 42 is provided with a second start winning detection sensor SE2 as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls in the discharge path (not shown) of the pachinko balls that have won the second start winning opening 42a. Yes. The second start winning detection sensor SE2 is wired to the main control board 301 (see FIG. 12), and the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor SE2 is input to the CPU 301a of the main control board 301. As a determination condition, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 makes a determination per special figure, and the CPU 301a determines the payout of the winning ball using the input of the ball detection signal as the payout condition of the winning ball. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 301 to the payout control board.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball is detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2 (pachinko ball winning in the first start winning opening 41a or the second start winning opening 42a). Along with this, various information (random numbers) is acquired, and the hit determination of the special figure is performed based on the acquired information. Then, based on the result of the special symbol determination, the symbol display effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and as a result of the symbol change effect in the symbol display device 17, a predetermined combination ( For example, the decorative drawings are displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in three sets of the same decorative drawings, etc., so that a game per special drawing (a big hit game or a small hit game) advantageous to the player is given. Then, with the occurrence of a game per special figure, the operating member 80 (described later) of the first special winning portion 51 and the opening / closing member 52b (described later) of the second special winning portion 52 are operated and displaced, and the special winning openings 51a, The player is provided with an opportunity to acquire a prize ball in accordance with the winning of a pachinko ball to 52a. That is, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 is configured to determine that a winning game is generated according to the result of the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning units 41 and 42, The CPU 301a functions as a hit determination means. Here, a control signal based on the result of the special figure determination by the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 is input to the sub-control board 302 (see FIG. 12) that controls the execution of effects in the symbol display device 17. The CPU included in the sub-control board 302 determines the effect of the symbol variation effect based on a control signal from the main control board 301. That is, the CPU of the sub-control board 302 functions as an effect execution control unit that controls the effect based on the result of the special figure hit determination.

  Here, the second start winning portion 42 is arranged so as to be positioned in the third ball outlet region RB3 in the second flow-down region 21b, and the pachinko balls flowing down the third ball outlet region RB3 are The pachinko ball that flows down the first and second ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 cannot win the second start winning opening 42a while it can win the second start winning opening 42a.

(About the 1st and 2nd special prize winning parts 51 and 52)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the first special winning portion (first winning portion) 51 includes a first special winning opening (first winning portion) 51 a that opens in the second flow-down area 21 b. The second special winning portion (second pitching portion) 52 is configured to open and close in accordance with the operation of the actuating member 80, and the second special winning portion (second winning portion) 52 opens in the second flow-down region 21b. The ball opening) 52a is configured to open and close with the operation of the opening and closing member 52b. Here, a first special prize solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 12) as a driving means is connected to the operating member 80 of the first special prize section 51, and an opening / closing member 52b of the second special prize section 52 is connected to the operating member 80. A state in which a second special prize solenoid SL3 as a driving means is connected and connected, and a pachinko ball can be awarded to the corresponding special prize ports 51a and 52a by driving the solenoids SL2 and SL3, and a situation in which a prize cannot be awarded Can be switched to. Further, the first special winning unit 51 detects a first special prize as a prize detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the passage in the middle of the passage through which the pachinko ball won in the first special winning opening 51a is passed. The second special winning unit 52 includes a sensor SE3, and the second special winning unit 52 detects a pachinko ball passing through the passage in the middle of a passage through which the pachinko ball won in the second special winning opening 52a passes. 2 Special winning detection sensor SE4 is provided. The first and second special prize detection sensors SE3 and SE4 are connected to a main control board 301 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control CPU 301a uses a predetermined number (for example, 15) as a prize ball payout condition when a detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3 is input to the main control CPU (main control means) 301a of the main control board 301. ) Will be paid out. Further, the first and second special prize solenoids SL2 and SL3 are triggered by the pachinko ball winning in the first starting prize winning part 41 or the second starting prize winning part 42, respectively. Driven by the main control board 301 to operate either the operation member 80 or the opening / closing member 52b according to a predetermined opening / closing condition according to the type of game per special figure when a game per special figure for opening the part 52 is given Be controlled. The first special winning part 51 and the second special winning part 52 will be described in detail later.

  Here, the first special winning portion 51 is disposed so as to be located at the exit positions of the first and second ball exit regions RB1 and RB2 in the second flow-down region 21b. Pachinko balls flowing down the ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 can win the first special prize opening 51a, while pachinko balls flowing down the third ball outlet area RB3 cannot win the first special prize opening 51a or difficult to win. It is comprised so that. In addition, the second special winning portion 52 is disposed below the first special winning portion 51 and, like the first special winning portion 51, the first and second ball exit areas RB1. , The pachinko ball that has flowed down RB2 can win the first special prize opening 51a, while the pachinko ball that has flowed down the third ball exit area RB3 cannot be won or difficult to win in the first special prize opening 51a. Has been.

(Regular winning part 55)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, the normal winning portion 55 is configured so that the normal winning opening 55 a through which a pachinko ball can be won (entered) is always opened upward at the lower left and right positions of the game area 21. It is provided on the board 20 so that each of the pachinko balls flowing down the first flow area 21a and the pachinko balls flowing down the second flow area 21b can win the regular winning opening 55a at a certain rate. Yes. In the embodiment, the left winning unit member 200 disposed at the lower left position of the game board 20 is provided with two normal winning portions 55, and the right winning unit member disposed at the lower right position of the game board 20. One ordinary winning portion 55 is provided at 210. Further, each of the normal winning units 55 is a normal winning detection sensor SE5 (see FIG. 12) as a winning detection means for detecting the pachinko ball passing through the passage in the middle of the passage through which the pachinko ball won in the normal winning port 55a passes. ). The normal winning detection sensor SE5 is connected to a main control board 301 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, when the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE5 is input to the main control CPU (main control means) 301a of the main control board 301, the main control CPU 301a has a predetermined number (for example, 10). ) Will be paid out.

  Here, the normal winning portion 55 provided on the right winning unit member 210 is arranged to be positioned below a drop opening 95a (described later) located at the exit position of the third ball exit region RB3. The pachinko balls that have flowed down the third ball exit area RB3 can win the normal winning opening 55a, while the pachinko balls that have flowed down the first and second ball outlet areas RB1 and RB2 cannot win the normal winning opening 55a. Or, it is configured to be difficult to win. That is, in the embodiment, the third ball exit area RB3 is formed as a specific path including a winning portion (a normal winning portion 55 in the embodiment) where a pachinko ball can win at a fixed winning rate, and the non-specific route The first and second ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 are configured so that a winning portion where a pachinko ball can be won at a constant winning rate is not arranged. In the embodiment, as described above, in addition to the normal winning portion 55 in which the pachinko ball can win at a predetermined winning rate in the third ball exit region RB3 as the specific route, 2 start winning portion 42) is arranged, and a special winning portion (a winning portion is opened in the game per special figure) at the downstream ends of the first and second ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 as non-specific routes ( A first special winning part 51) is arranged.

(About the gate part 60)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the gate portion 60 is formed with a general start port 60 a so as to penetrate vertically, and a pachinko ball flowing down the second falling region 21 b can be seen from above the gate portion 60. It can pass downward. Further, the gate unit 60 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 that detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate unit 60 (general-purpose opening 60a). The gate sensor SE6 is connected to the main control board 301 (see FIG. 12). The gate sensor SE6 is connected to the main control board 301 (see FIG. 12). In accordance with (detection), a normal hit determination condition (second hit determination condition) is established. Then, in accordance with the establishment of the base hit determination condition, a base hit determination is made as to whether or not a game per game is generated, and the start of the second start winning portion 42 is started according to the result of the base hit determination. The winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 42b opens and closes. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment performs the second start of the second start winning portion 42 when the determination result of the normal hit determination performed by the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE6 is a win determination. A game per game for opening the winning opening 42a under a predetermined opening condition is performed, and an opportunity to win a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 42a is given.

  Here, the gate part 60 is arranged so as to be positioned in the second sphere outlet area R2 in the second falling area 21b, and the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere outlet area R2 is a common part of the gate part 60. The pachinko ball that flows through the first and third ball outlet regions RB1 and RB3 cannot pass through the normal starting port 60a of the gate portion 60 while it can pass through the starting port 60a.

(Regarding the specific configuration of the flow path distribution unit 100)
Next, a specific configuration of the above-described flow path allocating unit 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the flow path allocating unit 100 includes the alignment flow path RA in the second flow-down region 21b. It is arrange | positioned in the upper right side part of the said frame-shaped decorative member 30 so that it may be located between the expansion flow paths RB, and the ball | bowl inlet 101 of the said flow distribution part 100 opens to the downstream end of the alignment flow path RA. At the same time, the ball inlet 101 of the flow channel allocating unit 100 opens to the enlarged flow channel RB. That is, all the pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down region 21b are configured to flow into the ball inlet 101 of the flow path sorting unit 100, and the pachinko balls that have flowed into the ball inlet 101 become the sorting body 130. , 140 to pass through one of the first to third ball outlets 102a to 102c.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the flow path allocating unit 100 includes a base part 110 attached to the frame-shaped decorative member 30 and a front member 120 attached to the front side of the base part 110. Ball passages 150, 151, 152, 153 through which pachinko balls pass are formed between the base part 110 and the front member 120, and the distributing bodies 130, 140 are arranged. Specifically, the flow path distribution unit 100 according to the embodiment includes an inlet passage 150 that communicates with the bulb inlet 101 and first to third that communicate with the first to third bulb outlets 102a to 102c. Outlet passages 151 to 153 are provided. Then, the first and second distributions are provided in the storage portion 155 provided in the flow path distribution unit 100 so as to communicate with the ball outlet of the inlet passage 150 and the ball inlets of the first to third outlet passages 151 to 153. The bodies 130 and 140 are disposed, and the first sorting body 130 and the second sorting body 140 are actuated by the pachinko balls flowing into the accommodating portion 155 through the inlet passage 150, so that the first to third It is comprised so that the pachinko ball may be distributed to the exit channel | paths 151-153.

  In addition, the 1st distribution body 130 in an Example is the attitude | position which guides the pachinko ball which passed the said entrance channel | path 150 toward the arrangement position of the said 2nd distribution body 140 (refer FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a)). ) And a posture (see FIG. 8C) for guiding the pachinko sphere toward the third outlet passage 153. In addition, the second allocating body 140 guides the pachinko sphere guided by the first allocating body 130 toward the arrangement position of the second allocating body 140 toward the first outlet passage 151 ( 7 and 8 (a)) and a posture for guiding the pachinko ball toward the second outlet passage 152 (see FIG. 8 (b)) are configured to be displaceable. In addition, as will be described later, the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 in the embodiment have a common configuration in which reciprocating rotation is performed within a predetermined range by the weight of the pachinko ball around the rotation shaft portions 132 and 142 extending in the front-rear direction. Is formed so as to be rotationally displaced in two postures. In the following description, the posture of the first sorting body 130 that guides the pachinko sphere toward the arrangement position of the second sorting body 140 is referred to as a first sorting posture A1, and is directed to the third outlet passage 153. The posture of the first allocating body 130 for guiding the pachinko sphere to be guided is designated as a second allocating posture A2, and the posture of the second allocating body 140 for guiding the pachinko sphere toward the first outlet passage 151 is designated as the second allocating posture A2. The first sorting posture B1 may be referred to as a second sorting posture B2 to distinguish the posture of the second sorting body 140 that guides the pachinko balls toward the second exit passage 152.

(About the base 110)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the base portion 110 is formed in a thin plate shape having substantially the same thickness as the base plate portion 33 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30, and a plurality of (implemented) on the back surface of the base portion 110. In the example, two mounting protrusions 110a are formed so as to protrude rearward. In the embodiment, the mounting protrusions 110a are formed on the upper end and the lower left end of the back surface of the base 110, respectively. A cylindrical fitting tube portion 37 that opens forward is formed in the frame-shaped decorative member 30 at a position aligned with the mounting protrusions 110a of the flow path distribution portion 100 (base portion 110) in the front-rear direction. The flow distribution portion 100 is fixed to the right side portion of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 by screwing the attachment projection 110a from the rear in a state of being fitted to the corresponding fitting cylinder portion 37 from the front side. It has come to be. That is, the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is configured as a unit member including the flow path allocating unit 100, and the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is attached to the game board 20 (the plate-shaped member 20a). The flow path distribution unit 100 is configured to be attached to the game board 20 (plate-like member 20a). In addition, a through hole 110b penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the lower right position of the base part 110, and a screw inserted from the front side into the through hole 110b is screwed to the game board 20 (plate member 20a). The flow path distribution unit 100 is configured to be stably fixed to the game board 20 (plate member 20a). Further, in a state where the frame-shaped decorative member 30 is attached, the front surface of the base plate portion 33 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 and the front surface of the base portion 110 are positioned substantially on the same surface, and the base The portion 110 extends along the front surface of the plate-like member 20a, and a pachinko ball can pass through the front surface side of the base portion 110.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a support wall portion 110 c that protrudes rearward is provided on the back surface of the base portion 110 at a position close to the outer peripheral edge portion so as to reinforce the base portion 110. It has become. In the embodiment, the support wall portion 110c is provided at a position close to the right edge portion and the lower edge portion of the base portion 110 so as to extend along the right edge portion and the lower edge portion. In addition, when the said flow-path distribution part 100 is attached to the plate-shaped member 20a, the said support wall part 110c comes to be inserted from the front side with respect to the attachment port formed in the said plate-shaped member 20a. Yes.

(About the front member 120)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the front member 120 is provided with a front plate portion 121 that faces the base portion 110, and a ball that protrudes from the rear surface of the front plate portion 121 toward the base portion 110. Passage walls 123, 124, 126, 127, 128 that define passages (inlet passage 150, outlet passages 151-153), and rear end portions of the passage wall portions 123, 124, 126, 127, 128 are provided The base part 110 and the front member 120 are fixed in a state where they are in contact with the front surface of the base part 110. Here, the front member 120 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material. That is, the front plate portion 121 is formed in a colored or colorless transparent plate shape that can be seen through the rear from the front side, and the inlet passage 150 provided between the base portion 110 and the front side member 120, The pachinko balls passing through the exit passages 151 to 153 and the distribution state of the pachinko balls by the distributing bodies 130 and 140 can be seen through from the front side of the game board 20. The front member 120 only needs to have at least the front plate portion 121 formed transparent, and the passage wall portions 123, 124, 126, 127, and 128 may be formed opaque by coloring or the like. Further, the entire front plate portion 121 does not have to be transparent, as long as the inlet passage 150, the outlet passages 151 to 153, and the distributing bodies 130 and 140 can be viewed from the front side.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the front member 120 has an upper passage wall portion 123 that defines the inlet passage 150 at a position facing the left and right in the upper portion of the front plate portion 121. It is provided to extend to. That is, a spherical passage (inlet passage 150) extending in the vertical direction is defined by the base portion 110, the front plate portion 121 of the front member 120, and the left and right upper passage wall portions 123, and the spherical passage. The upper opening of the (inlet passage 150) is configured to open at the downstream end of the aligned flow path RA as the ball inlet 101 of the flow path distribution unit 100. Here, an upper end portion of the left upper passage wall portion 123 is configured to be continuous with an end portion of the hook-like portion 32 that defines the alignment flow path RA in the frame-shaped decorative member 30, and the hook-like portion. All the pachinko balls flowing down along the alignment flow path RA along the line 32 can enter the ball inlet 101 of the inlet passage 150.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, an accommodation picture wall portion 124 that forms an accommodation portion 155 of each of the distribution bodies 130 and 140 at the lower end portion of the left and right upper passage wall portions 123 in the front member 120. Are provided in series. The left and right storage wall portions 124 are formed to be spaced apart from each other downward, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet passage 150 move in the left-right direction according to the distribution of the allocating bodies 130, 140. It has come to be able to do. Note that the storage wall portion 124 connected to the right upper passage wall portion 123 is curved and formed in an arc shape centering on the first rotation shaft portion 132 that supports the first distributing body 130. The pachinko balls distributed to the right side (the third outlet passage 153 side) by the one distributing body 130 can be smoothly guided. In the embodiment, the lower end portion of the storage image wall portion 124 connected to the left upper passage wall portion 123 is configured to be continuous with the end portion of the bowl-shaped portion 32 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. A bowl-shaped part 32 defines a part of the accommodating part 155.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the front member 120 defines first to third outlet passages 151 to 153 at positions spaced apart from each other at the lower part of the front plate 121. The first to third lower passage wall portions 126 to 128 are provided so as to extend vertically. Here, the first lower passage wall portion 126 and the second lower passage wall portion 127 are respectively provided so as to extend up and down at positions opposed to the left and right in the lower portion of the front plate portion 121. The first lower passage wall portion 126 is configured to face the flange portion 32 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. In other words, the ball passage (the first passage extending vertically) is formed by the base portion 110, the front plate portion 121 of the front member 120, the first lower passage wall portion 126, and the flange portion 32 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30. (1 outlet passage 151) is defined, and a spherical passage extending in the vertical direction by the base portion 110, the front plate portion 121 of the front member 120, and the second and third lower passage wall portions 127 and 128 ( A second outlet passage 152) is defined. In the embodiment, the center line of the second outlet passage 152 is configured to be offset from the inlet passage 150 of the inlet passage 150 toward the frame-shaped decorative member 30 side. That is, the first lower passage wall 126 is located on the left side of the left upper passage wall 123, and the second lower passage wall 127 is on the left side of the right upper passage wall 123. Is located. The third lower passage wall portion 128 is provided at a position adjacent to the right side of the second lower passage wall portion 127, and the third lower passage wall portion 128 corresponds to the rail member 22 (specifically, Specifically, it is configured to face the second rail 24). That is, a spherical passage (third outlet passage 153) inclined downward to the right by the base portion 110, the front plate portion 121 of the front member 120, the first lower passage wall portion 126, and the second rail 24. ) Is defined. The third lower passage wall portion 128 is formed in an inclined shape so as to be displaced to the right side (second rail 24 side) as it goes downward, so that the pachinko balls passing through the third outlet passage 153 are disposed in the first direction. It is configured to be guided to the two rails 24 side. The second and third lower passage wall portions 127 and 128 are connected to each other at their upper ends so that both passage wall portions 127 and 128 form a single wall bent in an inverted V shape. ing.

(About the 1st and 2nd distribution bodies 130 and 140)
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 are members having a common basic configuration, although the specific shapes are different. That is, each of the distributing bodies 130 and 140 is guided in a plurality of numbers (three in the embodiment) so as to be separated in the circumferential direction around the rotating shaft portions 132 and 142 that are rotatably supported by the flow path distributing portion 100. It is provided with pieces 130A to 130C and 140A to 140C, and when the pachinko balls come into contact with the guide pieces 130A to 130C and 140A to 140C, the first distribution postures A1 and B1 and the second distribution postures A2 and B2 The posture can be changed. In the embodiment, the first rotating shaft 132 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 131a formed to penetrate the first base 131 of the first distributing body 130 in the front-rear direction, and the second distributing body. The second rotary shaft portion 142 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 141a formed so as to penetrate the second base portion 141 of the front and rear, and the front and rear ends of the first and second rotary shaft portions 132, 142 are By supporting the rear bearing portion 110d formed on the base portion 110 and the front bearing portion 121a formed on the front plate portion 121 of the front member 120, each of the sorting bodies 130 with respect to the flow path sorting portion 100. 140 are rotatably supported.

(Specific configuration of the first allocating body 130)
Here, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the pachinko ball that has passed through the inlet passage 150 is placed on the left side according to the posture of the first allocating body 130 (second oscillating body 130). The first guiding piece 130A that is guided toward the right side (the third outlet passage 153 side) and the second guiding piece that can be brought into contact with the pachinko ball guided to the left side of the first sorting body 130. 130B and a third guide piece 130C to which the pachinko sphere guided to the right side of the first allocating body 130 can contact, and the pachinko sphere contacts the second guide piece 130B and the third guide piece 130C. Thus, the first distribution body 130 is configured to be displaced alternately between the first distribution posture A1 and the second distribution posture A2. The first guiding piece 130A of the first sorting body 130 extends from the first base 131 toward the upper right in the first sorting posture A1, and the first base 131 in the second sorting posture A2. It is formed so as to extend from the left to the upper left. Further, in each of the first and second distribution postures A 1 and A 2, the first guide piece 130 A of the first distribution body 130 is configured to be positioned below the ball outlet of the inlet passage 150. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the entrance passage 150 in the state of the first distribution posture A1 is guided to the second distribution body 140 side by the inclination of the first guide piece 130A, and in the state of the second distribution posture A2. Pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet passage 150 are guided toward the third outlet passage 153 by the inclination of the first guide piece 130A.

  Here, in the first distribution posture A1, an upper end portion of the first guide piece 130A of the first distribution body 130 and a lower end portion of the right upper passage wall portion 123 forming the inlet passage 150 are provided. The interval is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and in this state, the pachinko sphere that has passed through the inlet passage 150 is prevented from moving to the right side of the first allocating body 130 (the third outlet passage 153 side). ing. Similarly, in the second distribution posture A2, an upper end portion of the first guide piece 130A of the first distribution body 130 and a lower end portion of the left upper passage wall portion 123 forming the inlet passage 150 are provided. The interval is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the pachinko sphere that has passed through the inlet passage 150 in this state is prevented from moving to the left side of the first allocating body 130 (the second allocating body 140 side). It is supposed to be. In the state of the first distribution posture A1, a first regulating protrusion 134 described later provided on the first distribution body 130 is formed on the inner side surface of the first receiving recess 111 formed on the base portion 110. In the state in which the first distribution body 130 is held in the first distribution posture A1 while being in the second distribution posture A2 while the right rotation of the first distribution body 130 is restricted by the contact. The first regulating protrusion 134 abuts against the inner side surface of the first receiving recess 111 to restrict the left rotation of the first distributing body 130, and the first distributing body 130 is held in the second distributing attitude A2. Is done.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8A, the second guide piece 130B of the first allocating body 130 is lowered downward from the first base 131 toward the left in the first allocating posture A1. The pachinko ball is formed so as to be inclined, and the pachinko ball guided by the inclination of the first guide piece 130A of the first sorting body 130 in the first distribution posture A1 is configured to be movable on the second guide piece 130B. ing. That is, when the pachinko sphere moves on the two guide pieces 130B, the first allocating body 130 is urged to rotate by the weight of the pachinko sphere, and the first allocating posture A1 about the first rotating shaft 132 is provided. To the second distribution posture A2. In addition, the second guide piece 130B of the first sorting body 130 is connected to the upper end portion of the second lower passage wall 127 from the first base 131 (the second outlet passage 152 of the second outlet passage 152) in the second sorting posture A2. It is configured to incline downward toward the opening edge of the sphere entrance. That is, as the first allocating body 130 is displaced from the first allocating posture A1 to the second allocating posture A2 by being rotationally biased by the weight of the pachinko balls, the first allocating body 130 of the first allocating body 130 is displaced. The pachinko balls are guided toward the second outlet passage 152 by the two guide pieces 130B. However, as will be described later, in a state where the second distribution body 140 is in the second distribution posture B2, the first guide piece 140A (described later) of the second distribution body 140 is the first distribution body 130. It is located so as to overlap the second guide piece 130B. That is, the pachinko ball guided to the left side of the first allocating body 130 in a state where the second allocating body 140 is in the second allocating posture B2 is placed on the second guiding piece 130B of the first allocating body 130. It moves on the 1st guide piece 140A of the 2nd distribution body 140, without moving, and the 1st distribution body 130 is held at the 1st distribution posture A1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the third guide piece 130C of the first allocating body 130 is formed to incline downward from the first base 131 toward the right in the second allocating posture A2. Thus, the pachinko sphere guided by the inclination of the first guiding piece 130A of the first sorting body 130 in the second sorting posture A2 moves on the third guiding piece 130C. That is, when the pachinko sphere moves on the third guide piece 130C, the first allocating body 130 is urged to rotate by the weight of the pachinko sphere, and the second allocating posture is centered on the first rotating shaft portion 132. The posture is changed from A2 to the first distribution posture A1. In addition, the third guide piece 130C of the first distribution body 130 is connected to the upper end portion of the third lower passage wall 128 from the first base 131 in the first distribution posture A1 (of the third outlet passage 153). It is configured to incline downward toward the opening edge of the sphere entrance. That is, as the first allocating body 130 is rotationally biased by the weight of the pachinko balls and the first allocating body 130 is displaced from the second allocating attitude A2 to the first allocating attitude A1, the first allocating body 130 The pachinko balls are guided toward the third outlet passage 153 by the three guide pieces 130C. Here, in the first distribution posture A1, the lower end portion of the third guide piece 130C of the first distribution body 130 and the third lower passage wall portion 128 that forms the third outlet passage 153. The interval is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the second exit passage 152 adjacent to the pachinko sphere guided toward the third exit passage 153 by the third guide piece 130C of the first allocating body 130 is provided. Do not move to.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first distributing body 130 includes a first partition plate 133 extending radially outward from a rear end portion of the first base 131. It is provided so as to extend between the piece 130A and the third guide piece 130C. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the inlet passage 150 in the second distribution posture A2 is configured to be received in an area surrounded by the first guide piece 130A, the third guide piece 130C, and the first partition plate 133. Yes. For this reason, when the pachinko ball is guided to the third guide piece 130C along the inclination of the first guide piece 130A, the first partition plate 133 can prevent the pachinko ball from coming into contact with the base portion 110. The first distribution body 130 can be smoothly rotationally displaced from the second distribution posture A2 to the first distribution posture A1. In addition, the front surface of the first partition plate 133 is formed in a tapered shape that is inclined so as to be closer to the base portion 110 as it is separated from the first base portion 131 in the radial direction. It can be smoothly guided onto the first guide piece 130A.

(Specific configuration of the second allocating body 140)
Here, as shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, pachinko balls guided to the left side (the second sorting body 140 side) by the first sorting body 130 are included in the second sorting body 140. The first guiding piece 140A for guiding toward the left side (first outlet passage 151 side) or the right side (second outlet passage 152 side) according to the posture of the two sorting bodies 140, and the left side of the second sorting body 140 A second induction piece 140B that can be contacted by the pachinko sphere guided to the right side, and a third induction piece 140C that can be contacted by the pachinko sphere guided to the right side of the first allocating body 130. By contacting the second guide piece 140B and the third guide piece 140C, the second allocating body 140 is configured to be alternately displaced in the first allocating posture B1 and the second allocating posture B2. Here, the first guiding piece 140A of the second allocating body 140 extends from the second base 141 toward the upper right in the first allocating posture B1, and the second allocating posture B2 includes the first guiding piece 140A. The second base portion 141 is formed to extend upward. Here, in the second distribution posture B2, the upper end portion of the first guide piece 140A of the second distribution body 140, and the bowl-shaped portion 32 of the frame-shaped decorative member 30 that defines the housing portion 155, Is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere. That is, in the state where the second allocating body 140 is in the second allocating posture B2, pachinko balls guided toward the second allocating body 140 by the first guiding piece 130A of the first allocating body 130 are Thus, the second distributor 140 is prevented from moving to the left side (that is, the first outlet passage 151).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 (a), in the state where the second distribution body 140 is in the first distribution posture B1, the first distribution body 130 in the first distribution posture A1. Above the second guide piece 130B, the first guide piece 140A of the second distributing body 140 is positioned so as to overlap. That is, the pachinko ball guided toward the second sorting body 140 by the first guiding piece 130A of the first sorting body 130 is in a state where the second sorting body 140 is in the first sorting posture B1. It moves on the first guide piece 140A, and is guided to the left side (the first outlet passage 151 side) of the second sorting body 140 by the inclination of the first guide piece 140A. In the state of the first sorting posture B1, the second regulating projection 144 provided on the second sorting body 140, which will be described later, comes into contact with the inner side surface of the second housing recess 112, so that the second shaking In the state where the right rotation of the split body 140 is restricted and the second sorter body 140 is held in the first sort posture B1, and the second sort posture 140 is in the second sort posture B2, the second restricting projection 144 is the base. The left rotation of the second sorting body 140 is restricted by contacting the inner surface of the second receiving recess 112 formed in the portion 110, and the second sorting body 140 is held in the second sorting posture B2. The

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 (a), the second guide piece 140B of the second allocating body 140 is lowered downward from the second base 141 toward the left in the first allocating posture B1. The pachinko ball is formed so as to be inclined, and the pachinko ball guided by the inclination of the first guiding piece 140A of the second allocating body 140 in the first allocating posture B1 is configured to move onto the second guiding piece 140B. ing. That is, when the pachinko sphere moves on the 3-guide piece 140C, the second allocating body 140 is urged to rotate by the weight of the pachinko sphere, and the first allocating posture B1 about the second rotating shaft 142 is provided. To the second distribution posture B2. In addition, the second guide piece 140B of the second sorting body 140 includes the first lower passage wall portion 126 (which forms the first outlet passage 151 from the second base portion 141 in the second sorting posture B2). The first outlet passage 151 is configured to incline downward toward the opening edge of the ball inlet). That is, as the second allocating body 140 is rotationally biased by the weight of the pachinko ball and the posture of the second allocating body 140 is displaced from the first allocating posture B1 to the second allocating posture B2, the second allocating body 140 The pachinko balls are guided toward the first outlet passage 151 by the two guide pieces 140B. Here, in the second distribution posture B2, a lower end portion of the second guide piece 140B of the second distribution body 140 and the first lower passage wall portion 126 forming the first outlet passage 151 are formed. The interval is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the second exit passage 152 adjacent to the pachinko sphere guided toward the first exit passage 151 by the second guide piece 130B of the second allocating body 140 is provided. It is configured not to move to.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the second divider 140 has a second partition plate 143 extending radially outward from a rear end portion of the second base 141. It is provided so as to extend between the piece 140A and the second guide piece 140B. That is, the pachinko ball guided from the first sorting body 130 in the first sorting posture A1 moves to a region surrounded by the first guiding piece 140A, the second guiding piece 140B, and the second partition plate 143. It is configured as follows. For this reason, when the pachinko ball is guided to the second guide piece 140B along the inclination of the first guide piece 140A, the second partition plate 143 can prevent the pachinko ball from coming into contact with the base portion 110. The second distribution body 140 can be smoothly rotationally displaced from the first distribution posture B1 to the second distribution posture B2. In addition, the front surface of the second partition plate 143 is formed in a tapered shape that is inclined so as to approach the base portion 110 as it is radially separated from the second base portion 141, and is guided from the first distribution body 130. The pachinko balls can be smoothly guided onto the first guiding piece 140A of the second allocating body 140.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the third guide piece 140C of the second allocating body 140 is inclined downward from the second base 141 toward the right in the second allocating posture B2. The first sorting body 130 in the first sorting posture A1 is configured to be positioned on an extension line of the second guide piece 130B. The third guide piece 140C of the second sorting body 140 is formed to extend in the tangential direction from the outer peripheral edge of the second base 141, and the third guide piece 140C in the second sorting posture B2 is formed. The upper end of the slope is connected to the first guide piece 140A. That is, in the state where the second allocating body 140 is in the second allocating posture B2, the pachinko sphere guided to the second allocating body 140 by the first guiding piece 130A of the first allocating body 130 is The second guiding piece 130B of the first allocating body 130 moves on the third guiding piece 140C of the second allocating body 140 by the inclination of the second guiding piece 130B. Then, when the pachinko sphere moves on the third guide piece 140C, the second allocating body 140 is urged to rotate by the weight of the pachinko sphere, and the second allocating posture is centered on the second rotating shaft 142. The posture is changed from B2 to the first distribution posture B1. That is, in the state where the second allocating body 140 is in the second allocating posture B2, the pachinko balls are guided toward the second allocating body 140 by the first guide piece 130A of the first allocating body 130. In this case, the pachinko ball moves onto the second guide piece 130B of the first sorter 130 and the third guide piece 140C of the second sorter 140, so that the first sorter 130 is moved to the first sorter 130. The posture is displaced from the first distribution posture A1 to the second distribution posture A2, and the second distribution body 140 is displaced from the second distribution posture B2 to the first distribution posture B1. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the third guide piece 140C of the second allocating body 140 is moved from the second base portion 141 to the first lower passage wall portion 126 in the first allocating posture B1. Is configured to incline downward toward the upper end portion (the left edge of the opening of the ball inlet of the second outlet passage 152). That is, the first and second sorting bodies 130 and 140 are displaced by the weight of the pachinko balls, and the postures of the first and second sorting bodies 130 and 140 are displaced between the first sorting postures A1 and B1 and the second sorting postures A2 and B2. Accordingly, the pachinko balls are guided toward the second outlet passage 152 by the second guide piece 130B of the first sorting body 130 and the third guide piece 140C of the second sorting body 140. Here, in the state where the first distribution body 130 is in the second distribution posture A2, the lower end portion of the second guide piece 130B of the first distribution body 130 and the second outlet passage 152 are formed. In the state where the distance from the second lower passage wall 127 is narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the second allocating body 140 is in the first allocating posture B1, the second allocating body The distance between the lower end portion of the 140 third guide piece 140C and the first lower passage wall portion 126 forming the second outlet passage 152 is made smaller than the diameter of the pachinko ball. That is, pachinko balls guided toward the second outlet passage 152 by the second guide piece 130B of the first sorting body 130 and the third guide piece 140C of the second sorting body 140 are adjacent to the first outlet passage 151 and the like. It does not move to the third outlet passage 153.

  As described above, the flow path distribution unit 100 according to the embodiment includes the first and second distribution bodies 130 and 140 that can be displaced in the first distribution postures A1 and B1 and the second distribution postures A2 and B2. By the combination of postures, the first distribution body 130 is held in the first distribution posture A1 and the second distribution body 140 is held in the second distribution posture B1 (see FIG. 8A). (Referred to as a first distribution state) and a state in which the first distribution body 130 is held in the first distribution posture A1 and the second distribution body 140 is held in the second distribution posture B2 (FIG. 8 ( (Refer to b) (hereinafter referred to as second distribution state), the first distribution body 130 is held in the second distribution posture A2 and the second distribution body 140 is held in the first distribution posture B1. In the state (see FIG. 8C, hereinafter referred to as the third distribution state), the first distribution body 130 is held in the second distribution posture A2 and the second distribution body 140 is in the second distribution state. It is configured to be able to change to a state held in the posture B2 (see FIG. 8D, hereinafter referred to as an irregular state).

  That is, the flow path sorting unit 100 shifts to the second sorting state as the pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet passage 150 in the first sorting state are guided to the first outlet passage 151, The pachinko ball that has passed through the inlet passage 150 in the second distribution state shifts to the third distribution state as it is guided to the second outlet passage 152, and in the third distribution state, the inlet passage 150 passes through the inlet passage 150. As the passed pachinko ball is guided to the third outlet passage 153, the first sorting state is shifted. Therefore, when a game is played by right-handed, every time a pachinko ball passes through the entrance passage 150, the first distribution state, the second distribution state, the third distribution state, The first and second sorting bodies 130 and 140 of the flow path sorting unit 100 change their postures so as to change sequentially in the order of the sorting state, so that the pachinko balls passing through the inlet passage 150 are The first to third outlet passages 151 to 153 (first to third ball outlets 102a to 102c) are equally distributed. When the combination of the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 is in the irregular state due to vibrations with respect to the game board 20 or the like, the pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet passage 150 are transferred to the first outlet passage. In addition to being guided to 151, the second sorting state is brought about with the induction of the pachinko sphere. That is, even in the irregular state, the pachinko spheres pass through the inlet passage 150, and the pachinko spheres are evenly distributed to the first to third outlet passages 151 to 153 (first to third ball outlets 102a to 102c). It is possible to return to a normal state that can be distributed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the first distributing body 130 is formed with a first restricting protrusion 134 that protrudes backward, and the base portion 110 has a first receiving recess that opens forward. 111 is formed, and the first restricting protrusion 134 is inserted into the first accommodating recess 111 from the front side through the front opening. The first receiving recess 111 is formed to extend in an arc shape around the first rotating shaft 132 of the first distributing body 130, and is spaced apart in the circumferential direction in the first receiving recess 111. The first distributing body 130 can be rotationally displaced about the first rotation shaft portion 132 within a range in which the first regulating protrusion 134 abuts on the inner surface. In the embodiment, the first regulating protrusion 134 is formed on the first distributing body 130 so as to be positioned below the first rotating shaft portion 132. That is, in a state where the first distribution body 130 is in the first distribution posture A1, the first regulating protrusion 134 abuts on one inner surface (left inner surface) of the first accommodation recess 111, The first sorting body 130 is allowed to rotate to the left (the rotation direction from the first sorting posture A1 to the second sorting posture A2), and the right rotation of the first sorting body 130 is restricted. In a state where the first distribution body 130 is in the second distribution posture A2, the first distribution protrusion 134 comes into contact with the other inner surface (right inner surface) of the first accommodation recess 111, so that the first distribution body 130 is configured to allow rotation in the right direction (the rotation direction from the second distribution posture A2 to the first distribution posture A1) and to restrict the left rotation of the first distribution body 130.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a second restricting protrusion 144 that protrudes rearward is formed on the second distributing body 140 as well, and the base portion 110 opens forward. The 2nd accommodation recessed part 112 is formed, and the 2nd control protrusion 144 is inserted in the inside of the said 2nd accommodation recessed part 112 via the front opening from the front side. The second receiving recess 112 is formed to extend in an arc shape with the second rotating shaft 142 of the second distributing body 140 as the center, and is spaced apart in the circumferential direction in the second receiving recess 112. The second allocating body 140 can be rotationally displaced about the second rotation shaft portion 142 as long as the second regulating projection 144 abuts on the inner surface. In the embodiment, the second restricting projection 144 is formed on the second distributing body 140 so as to be positioned below the second rotating shaft 142. That is, in a state where the second distribution body 140 is in the first distribution posture B1, the second restriction protrusion 144 abuts on one inner surface (left inner surface) of the second accommodation recess 112, The second sorting body 140 is allowed to rotate counterclockwise (in the direction of rotation from the first sorting posture B1 to the second sorting posture B2) and is restricted from rotating to the right. In a state where the second distribution body 140 is in the second distribution posture B2, the second regulation protrusion 144 abuts on the other inner surface (right inner surface) of the second accommodation recess 112, so that the second distribution body 140 is configured to permit rotation in the right direction (the rotation direction from the second distribution posture B2 to the first distribution posture B1) and to restrict the left rotation of the second distribution body 140.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the first and second restricting protrusions 134 and 144 are formed in a cylindrical shape that opens rearward, and through the rear openings of the restricting protrusions 134 and 144, Magnet Z1 is attached with one magnetic pole (for example, N pole) oriented backward. That is, when the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 are displaced to the first allocating attitudes A1 and B1 and the second allocating attitudes A2 and B2, the restricting protrusions of the allocating bodies 130 and 140, respectively. The magnets Z1 attached to 134 and 144 are configured to move in the corresponding first and second receiving recesses 111 and 112. In the following description, a magnet that moves in accordance with the attitude displacement of each of the sorting bodies 130 and 140 may be referred to as a moving side magnet Z1. That is, the first and second restricting protrusions 134 and 144 function as a holding portion that holds the moving magnet Z1. The moving magnet Z1 is firmly fixed to the cylindrical restricting protrusions 134 and 144 by press-fitting, bonding, or the like, and the restricting protrusions 134 are accompanied with the posture displacement of the distributing bodies 130 and 140. 144, the moving side magnet Z1 is prevented from falling off.

  The base portion 110 is provided with cylindrical fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a that open rearward at the rear end portions of the first and second receiving recesses 111 and 112, respectively. Magnet Z2 is attached to magnet holding portions 111a and 112a. That is, the magnet Z2 attached to the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a is held at a predetermined position regardless of the posture displacement of the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140. Further, each of the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a is provided so as to be positioned at an intermediate position between the corresponding first and second receiving recesses 111 and 112, and the first and second distributing bodies 130, When 140 is displaced to the first distribution postures A1 and B1 and the second distribution postures A2 and B2, the front sides of the corresponding fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a are moved to the first and second regulating protrusions 134 and 144 ( The moving magnet Z1) is configured to move across. In the following description, a magnet disposed on the base portion 110 (the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a) may be referred to as a fixed side magnet Z2. Further, the rear openings of the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a are blocked by the support member 113 attached to the rear surface side of the base portion 110, and the fixed magnet Z2 does not fall off from the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a. It is configured as follows.

  Here, each of the fixed side magnets Z2 is attached to the fixed magnet holding portions 111a and 112a in a state where the same magnetic pole (for example, N pole) as the magnetic pole of the moving side magnet Z1 oriented backward is directed forward. The moving side magnet Z1 and the fixed side magnet Z2 are configured to repel each other. That is, the repulsive force acting between the moving side magnet Z1 and the fixed side magnet Z2 changes in strength as the first and second allocating bodies 130, 140 are displaced. Specifically, as the first and second distribution bodies 130 and 140 are rotationally displaced from the first distribution postures A1 and B1 and the second distribution postures A2 and B2 so as to approach the intermediate positions, the moving side As the magnet Z1 gradually approaches the fixed side magnet Z2 and the repulsive force increases, the moving side magnet Z1 gradually moves as the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 rotate so as to move away from the intermediate position. The repulsive force is weakened away from the fixed side magnet Z2. As a result, each of the vibrations caused by the vibrations generated in the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the guide pieces 130B, 130C, 140B, 140C of the first and second allocating bodies 130, 140 are not urged by the pachinko balls. The split bodies 130 and 140 can be prevented from being displaced between the first and second distribution postures.

(About inflow sensor SE10)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the flow path distributing unit 100 is provided with an inflow sensor SE10 that detects pachinko balls passing through the inlet passage 150. The main control board 301 disposed on the back surface of the installation member is wired (see FIG. 12), and the ball detection signal from the inflow sensor SE10 is input to the CPU 301a of the main control board 301, so that the first It is possible to detect pachinko balls that have been launched into the two downstream areas 21b. In the embodiment, based on the ball detection signal from the inflow sensor SE10, the number of pachinko balls that have passed through the inlet passage 150 of the flow path allocating unit 100 per predetermined time (pachinko balls launched into the second flow down region 21b). The CPU 301a of the main control board 301 is configured to identify. That is, 1/3 of the number of pachinko balls based on the ball detection signal from the inflow sensor SE10 flows down the first to third ball exit areas RB1 to RB3. And the detection signal of the inflow sensor SE10 and the respective winning parts (second starting winning part 42, special winning parts 51, 52, gate part 60) arranged in the first to third ball outlet areas RB1 to RB3. , Based on the detection signals of the detection sensors SE2, SE3, SE4, SE6 corresponding to the normal winning portion 55), the main control is that there is a possibility that a malfunction such as cheating or clogging of the game area 21 has occurred. It is comprised so that CPU301a of the board | substrate 301 may determine, and it is comprised so that abnormality may be alert | reported by the speaker and lamp apparatus with which the pachinko machine 10 is provided based on the determination by the said CPU301a.

  Specifically, the number of wins for each predetermined time of the pachinko ball to the second start winning portion 42 grasped based on the detection signal of the second start winning detection sensor SE2 is based on the detection signal of the inflow sensor SE10. If it exceeds 1/3 of the number of pachinko balls to be grasped every predetermined time, an illegal act using an electromagnetic wave or the like with respect to the second start winning portion 42 (second start winning detection sensor SE2), a game The CPU 301a of the main control board 301 determines that there is a possibility that a defect such as a ball clogging has occurred in the region 21 (third ball exit region RB3), and notifies the abnormality. In addition, the normal winning portion 55 and the gate portion 60 always open to the corresponding second ball outlet 102b region RB2 or third ball outlet region RB3, and a pachinko ball can enter (win) with a certain probability. In the state where the inflow sensor SE10 detects a predetermined number (for example, 30) of pachinko balls, input of detection signals from the normal winning detection sensor SE5 corresponding to the normal winning portion 55 and the gate sensor SE6 corresponding to the gate portion 60 If there is not, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 determines that there is a possibility that a defect such as a ball clogging has occurred in the second sphere exit area RB2 or the third sphere exit area RB3, and notifies the abnormality. It is configured as follows.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, a sensor insertion opening 115 that opens to the inlet passage 150 is formed at an upper position of the base portion 110 that forms the inlet passage 150, and the sensor insertion opening 115 is opened. A cylindrical sensor support 116 that protrudes from the edge to the rear of the base 110 is formed. Here, in the inflow sensor SE10, a sensor opening SE10b through which a pachinko ball can pass is formed at a position biased to the front side of the sensor body SE10a formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The sensor body of the inflow sensor SE10 By inserting the SE10a from the front side of the sensor insertion port 115, the inflow sensor SE10 is positioned at a position where the sensor opening SE10b opens up and down on the front side of the base portion 110 (that is, the inlet passage 150). The left and right upper passage wall portions 123 defining the inlet passage 150 are formed with fitting groove portions 123a extending in the front-rear direction, and the left and right end portions of the sensor body SE10a sandwiching the sensor opening SE10b. Is configured to be fitted into a fitting groove 123 a formed in the upper passage wall 123. The rear end portion of the inflow sensor SE10 abuts on a positioning protrusion formed at the rear end portion of the sensor support portion 116, and the front end portion of the inflow sensor SE10 contacts the front plate 121 of the front member 120. By abutting, the sensor opening SE10b is positioned at a predetermined position that opens inside the inlet passage 150.

(About the first special prize winning part 51)
Next, the configuration of the first special winning portion 51 described above will be specifically described. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the first special winning portion 51 is attached to the game board 20 and formed to open up and down in the game area 21 (second flow-down area 21 b). A device main body (main body portion) 70 in which a first special winning opening (ball-entry port) 51a opens in the space S, a first special winning solenoid SL2 as drive means disposed in the device main body 70, and a standby state And an actuating member 80 having a rolling surface 83 that is supported by the apparatus main body 70 so as to be able to be displaced into an operating state and that rolls the pachinko ball toward the first special winning opening 51a. Then, by driving the first special prize solenoid SL2, the pachinko ball in the space portion S can pass through the lower opening (outlet portion 85) of the space portion S (standby state, FIG. 9, FIG. 9). 10 (a) and FIG. 11 (b)), and a state in which the pachinko ball is blocked from passing through the passage portion 85 so that the pachinko ball cannot pass through and is directed toward the first special winning opening 51a (operation state, FIG. 10). The operation member 80 is switched between (b) and FIG. 11 (a)). Here, the upper opening (inflow portion) of the space portion S of the first special winning portion 51 is downstream of the region where the first ball outlet region RB1 and the second ball outlet region RB2 merge in the second flowing-down region 21b. The pachinko sphere configured to be located at the end and flowing down the first and second sphere outlet regions RB1 and RB2 flows into the space S through the inflow portion, while flowing down the third sphere outlet region RB3. The pachinko sphere thus made is hardly allowed to flow into the space S through the inflow portion.

(About the device body 70)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the apparatus main body 70 includes a flat base plate portion 71 fixed to the game board 20 in a state where pachinko balls can flow down on the front side, and the front surface of the base plate portion 71. A box-shaped case body 91 fixed to the side and fixed to the rear side of the front plate member 71 where the first special winning opening 51a is opened and the base plate portion 71 is accommodated. It consists of and. Then, by fixing the base plate portion 71, in which the case body 91 is inserted into the mounting opening from the front side and brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 20, to the game board 20 from the front side, the device The main body 70 (first special winning portion 51) is fixed to the game board 20. That is, the first special prize winning port 51a is provided so that the first special prize winning unit 51 of the embodiment is located in front of the game board 20 (base plate part 71).

(About the base plate 71)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the base plate portion 71 is formed in a horizontally long flat plate shape in the left-right direction, and is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20 in the game area 21 (second The pachinko balls in the flow-down area 21b) are formed so as to flow down the front side of the base plate portion 71. In addition, the base plate portion 71 is provided with a through hole 71a penetrating in the front-rear direction at a position biased to the left or right side (right side in the embodiment) of the base plate portion 71, and rearward from the through hole 71a. A rear sphere passage portion 71b extending in the direction is formed. A front ball passage portion 72a (see FIGS. 10 and 11) formed in the front member 72 so as to communicate with the first special prize opening 51a communicates with the through hole 71a of the base plate portion 71. A ball passage for guiding a pachinko ball that has won the first special winning opening 51a to the back side of the base plate portion 71 is formed by the front ball passage portion 72a and the rear ball passage portion 71b. A pachinko that is configured to communicate with a discharge path (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 20 to the rear end portion of the rear ball passage portion 71b, and has won the first special winning opening 51a. The ball can be discharged to the outside of the game board 20.

(About the front member)
As shown in FIG. 9A, the front side member 72 is opposed to the right support portion 73 that defines the right side portion of the space S and the left support portion 73 that is spaced apart from the right support portion 73 in the left direction. A left support portion 74 that defines the left side portion of the space portion S, and a front wall portion 75 that is connected to the front end portions of the left and right support portions 73 and 74 and faces the base plate portion 71 in front. The space part S opened up and down is formed by the base plate part 71, the left and right support parts 73 and 74, and the front wall part 75. Here, the first special winning opening 51a is opened on the left side surface of the right support portion 73 so as to open in the left direction (left support portion 74 side). Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a front ball passage portion 72a that communicates the first special winning opening 51a and the through hole 71a (rear ball passage portion 71b) of the base plate portion 71 has the right support. The pachinko ball that is formed in the portion 73 so as to open rearward and can win the first special winning opening 51 a can be discharged to the outside of the game board 20. A concave groove 73a for positioning an upper front end and a lower front end of the first special winning detection sensor SE3 is formed at the opening end of the first special winning opening 51a in the front sphere passage portion 72a so as to face each other vertically. Thus, the first special winning detection sensor SE3 is positioned immediately downstream of the first special winning opening 51a by the concave groove 73a. The left and right support portions 73 and 74 are provided at positions separated by a plurality of the diameters of the pachinko balls (approximately four in the embodiment), and the game area 21 (second flow-down area 21b) is provided. The plurality of pachinko balls that flow down are configured to be able to enter the space S once. The left support portion 74 is formed so that the upper wall portion 74a is inclined downward toward the space portion S (inflow portion), and the pachinko ball received by the upper wall portion 74a is directed toward the space portion S. Can be guided.

(About actuating member 80)
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the actuating member 80 is supported in such a manner that one end thereof is swingable with respect to the apparatus main body 70 and in the left-right direction on the front side of the base plate 71. A pair of left and right arm portions 81, 81 that are spaced apart from each other and a connecting portion 82 that connects the other end of the pair of arm portions 81, 81 on the opposite side of the pivot end portion are formed in a substantially U-shape. Thus, the connecting portion 82 is configured to approach and separate from the base plate portion 71 on the front side of the base plate portion 71 when the arm portions 81 and 81 swing. And in the said connection part 82, the said rolling surface 83 of the said connection part 82 is on the surface which faces the pivot end part side (one end part side pivoted by the apparatus main body 70) of a pair of arm part 81,81. It is provided so as to extend along the longitudinal direction. When the operating member 80 is displaced in the standby state, the connecting portion 82 is positioned in front of the base plate portion 71 at an interval at which a pachinko ball can pass between the base plate portion 71 and the operation plate 80. When the operating member 80 is displaced to the state, the connecting portion 82 is configured to be positioned on the base plate portion 71 side so that the pachinko ball cannot pass between the base plate portion 71. Further, in the operating state, the rolling surface 83 is formed to be inclined downward toward the first special winning opening 51a, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the inflow portion of the space S in the operating state is operated. It is received by the connecting portion 82 (rolling surface 83) of the member 80 and rolls toward the first special winning opening 51a so that it can win the first special winning opening 51a.

  In other words, the first special winning portion 51 can displace the operating member 80 to the operating state, so that the pachinko ball that has flowed into the space portion S through the inflow portion can be awarded to the first special winning opening 51a. On the other hand, the operation member 80 is displaced to the standby state so that the pachinko ball that has flowed into the space S via the inflow portion is dropped from the outflow portion 85 and is not allowed to win the first special prize opening 51a. Has been. In this way, by displacing the operating member 80 between the standby state and the operating state, the pachinko ball is quickly switched between the state in which the prize can not be won in the first special winning opening 51a and the state in which the prize can be won. It is possible to prevent excessive pachinko balls from winning the special winning opening 51a. Here, in the embodiment, the second special prize-winning part 52 is disposed below the first special prize-winning part 51, and the space S is formed without winning the first special prize-winning port 51a. The pachinko balls that have passed through are configured to go to the second special winning portion 52.

(Regarding the aligned flow lower part 90)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the first special winning portion 51 is provided with the third ball outlet region RB3 at the downstream end position of the third ball outlet region RB3 in the second flowing-down region 21b. An aligned flow lower portion (sphere guide portion) 90 is provided for aligning the pachinko balls that have flowed down in a row and passing through the drop port 95a. That is, in the gaming board 20 according to the embodiment, the pachinko balls distributed to the first and second ball outlet areas RB1 and RB2 in the flow path distributing unit 100 are the first special winning ports 51a of the first special winning unit 51. The pachinko balls distributed to the third ball exit area RB3 are configured to fall from the drop port 95a of the aligned flow lower portion 90 to the lower side of the first special winning portion 51.

  The aligned flow lower portion 90 is provided on the front surface of the base plate portion 71 and a first inclined portion 92 formed on the upper surface of the right support portion 73 and inclined downward in the right direction (a direction away from the inflow portion). A second inclined portion 94 that is formed on the upper surface of the rolling table 93 and is inclined downward in the left direction (a direction close to the right support 73), and between the right support 73 and the rolling table 93. And a ball dropping part 95 through which one pachinko ball can pass. And each of the said 1st inclination part 92 and the 2nd inclination part 94 is located below the said 2nd start winning part 42, and it is 3rd ball | bowl exit area | region RB3 without winning the said 2nd starting winning part 42 The pachinko ball that has flowed down to the downstream end is received by the inclined portions 92 and 94 and concentrated in the ball dropping portion 95. Here, the ball dropping part 95 is formed to extend in the vertical direction with a predetermined length in the left-right opening width dimension slightly wider than the diameter of the pachinko ball, and to open up and down. The pachinko balls guided by the inclined portions 92 and 94 are arranged in a line and dropped from the lower opening (falling port 95a). Here, the aligned flow lower portion 90 is formed by resin molding, and the installation posture and the installation position of the aligned flow lower portion 90 with respect to the game board 20 cannot be changed. That is, the aligned flow lower part 90 of the embodiment is configured so that it cannot be adjusted to a certain position of the game board 20, and a pachinko ball flowing down the third ball exit area RB 3 has a certain probability in the normal winning portion 55. Guidance is given to the normal winning section 55 so as to win.

(About the winning unit member 210 on the right side)
Next, the configuration of the above-described right winning unit member 210 will be specifically described. The winning unit member 210 is disposed below the second special winning portion 52 disposed below the passing portion 85 of the space S provided in the first special winning portion 51 and the ball dropping portion 95. And the inclined guide portion 215 arranged below the second special winning portion 52 and the normal winning portion 55 for guiding the pachinko ball toward the center side of the game area 21. Yes. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment collects the pachinko balls that have flowed down the third ball exit region RB3 of the second flow-down region 21b into the ball dropping portion 95 at the aligned flow lower portion 90, and the normal winning portion 55 It is configured to guide to. Then, the game area 21 (the second prize-winning part 42, the second special prize-winning part 52, and the normal prize-winning part 55) provided in the second flow-down area 21b without winning a prize. The pachinko ball that has flowed down the flow-down region 21b) is guided toward the opening position of the out-out port 26 by rolling along the inclination of the inclined guide portion 215.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, the second special winning portion 52 is formed on the flat base plate portion 211 of the winning unit member 210 fixed to the game board 20 in a state in which a pachinko ball can flow down on the front side. A box-shaped prize-winning part main body 212 that defines a prize-winning space 212a that is provided on the rear side of the base plate part 211 and communicates with the second special prize-winning opening 52a. And an opening / closing member 52b that closes the second special prize opening 52a so that the opening / closing is possible, and a base plate part in which the winning part main body 212 is inserted into the mounting opening from the front side and is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 20 The second special winning portion 52 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing 211 to the game board 20 from the front side. Here, the opening / closing member 52b is formed in a shape that substantially matches the opening shape of the second special winning opening 52a, and is closed when the second special winning opening 52a is closed so that the pachinko ball cannot be won (see FIG. 2, the left and right lower end portions in FIG. 11 (a) are supported by a shaft portion (not shown). That is, the opening / closing member 52b of the second special prize opening 52a is in a closed state where the second special prize opening 52a is closed, and the second special prize opening 52a is tilted forward from the closed state so that a pachinko ball can be awarded. It is configured to be displaceable to an open state (see FIG. 11 (b)) in which is opened. Here, the opening / closing member 52b of the second special winning portion 52 is configured to incline downward toward the second special winning opening 52a in the open state, and flows down the game area 21 (second flowing area 21b). Then, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 52b is guided to the second special winning opening 52a by the inclination of the opening / closing member 52b.

  Here, the passing-out part 85 of the first special prize winning part 51 and the opening area of the second special prize winning port 52a in the second special prize winning part 52 are aligned vertically in the front view of the game board 20 (overlapping (See FIG. 11). In other words, the first special winning portion 51 is configured such that the passage portion 85 of the first special winning portion 51 opens above the opening / closing member 52b of the second special winning portion 52 in the open state. The pachinko ball that has passed through the passing-out portion 85 by being positioned in the waiting state is received by the opening / closing member 52b of the second special winning portion 52 in the open state, so that it can win the second special winning opening 52a. It is configured. In other words, the pachinko ball that has not won the first special prize port 51a of the first special prize unit 51 can be awarded to the second special prize port 52a of the second special prize unit 52.

  Further, the right end portion of the second special winning opening 52a in the second special winning portion 52 is more to the left than the right end portion (the left side surface of the right support portion 73) of the outlet portion 85 in the first special winning portion 51. It is configured to be spaced apart. That is, the outlet portion 85 of the first special prize winning portion 51 and the opening area of the second special prize winning opening 52a are configured so as not to partially overlap in the vertical direction in the front view of the game board 20. A pachinko ball that moves from the first special prize winning part 51 to the second special prize winning part 52 by giving the possibility that the pachinko ball that has passed the exit part 85 flows down without going to the opening position of the second special prize winning opening 52a. It is possible to raise interest in movement. In the embodiment, the outlet portion 85 of the first special prize winning portion 51 and the opening area of the second special prize winning opening 52a are configured to overlap most in the vertical direction. Most of the pachinko balls that have passed through are directed to the opening position of the second special winning opening 52a. In addition, the opening area of the second special prize opening 52a in the second special prize winning part 52 spans the left and right sides of the left support part 74 of the first special prize winning part 51 in the front view of the game board 20. Are configured to be located.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a buffer portion is provided between the first special winning portion 51 and the second special winning portion 52 at a position where the pachinko balls that have passed through the passing-out portion 85 can come into contact. The impact of the pachinko ball that passes through the passage part 85 and falls on the opening / closing member 52b is reduced. Specifically, between the lower edge portion of the base plate portion 71 of the first special winning portion 51 and the upper edge portion of the base plate portion 211 of the second special winning portion 52 (winning unit member 210), A plurality of game nails 27 are provided in the game board 20 as the buffer portion, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the passing-out portion 85 come into contact with any of the game nails 27, so that the pachinko balls are opened and closed by an impact. The member 52b is configured to be prevented from being damaged. The game board 20 is provided with the game nails 27 as the buffer portions in two upper and lower rows. The game nails in the upper row are designated as the upper buffer nails 27a, and the game nails in the lower row are designated as the game nails. In some cases, the lower cushioning nail 27b is designated and distinguished.

  Here, the upper buffer nail 27a is arranged so as to be separated in the left-right direction at an interval through which one pachinko ball can pass. The lower buffering nail 27b is arranged to be separated in the left-right direction at an interval through which one pachinko ball can pass, and below the gap of the upper buffering nail 27a arranged in a row in the left-right direction. The lower buffering nail 27b is arranged in a positional relationship. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the outlet 85 is configured to come into contact with either the upper buffer nail 27a or the lower buffer nail 27b before reaching the second special winning opening 52a. The pachinko balls that have passed through the portion 85 do not fall directly on the opening / closing member 52b.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, a pachinko ball passes through the base plate 211 of the winning unit 210 at a side position (right side position in the embodiment) of the second special winning portion 52. A through-hole 211a that penetrates in the front and rear in a possible size is formed, and a bowl-shaped ball receiving portion 213 that opens rearward and upward is provided on the front side of the through-hole 211a so as to protrude forward. The rear opening of the ball receiving portion 213 communicates with the through hole 211a. The normal winning detection sensor SE5 is disposed in a ball passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 20 so as to communicate with the through hole 211a, and a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage is normally awarded. The detection sensor SE5 is configured to detect. That is, the ball receiving portion 213 provided in the winning unit member 210 constitutes the normal winning portion 55, and the upper opening of the ball receiving portion 213 is the normal winning port 55a.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the normal winning port 55 a of the normal winning unit 55 is configured to open below the drop port 95 a of the aligned flow portion 90. That is, the pachinko ball that has dropped from the drop opening is configured to be able to win the regular winning opening 55a at a predetermined winning rate. Here, the normal winning portion 55 (ball receiving portion 213) is slightly smaller than the diameter of the pachinko ball with respect to the lower surface of the right support portion 73 of the first special winning portion 51 and the lower surface of the ball dropping portion 95, respectively. The pachinko that is arranged at a position spaced apart at a large interval and is configured so that the whole of the normal winning port 55a is opened inside the dropping port 95a below the dropping port 95a, and falls from the dropping port 95a. The ball is configured to be able to win the normal winning opening 55a with a high probability.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the left and right opening widths of the drop opening 95a and the normal winning opening 55a are set to be not less than the diameter of the pachinko ball and smaller than twice the diameter. The left and right opening widths of 95a are formed to be wider than the left and right opening widths of the normal winning opening 55a. Specifically, an opening edge on one of the left and right sides (left side in the embodiment) of the drop opening 95a and an opening edge on one of the left and right sides (left side in the embodiment) of the normal winning opening 55a are vertically aligned. The opening edge of the left and right other side (right side in the embodiment) of 55a faces the lower part of the opening of the drop port 95a. That is, the winning probability of the pachinko ball to the ball receiving portion 213 (ordinary winning portion 55) is changed depending on the passing position of the pachinko ball passing through the ball dropping portion 95 of the aligned flow lower portion 90. The interest of the player with respect to the pachinko ball that passes through the falling part 95 can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  When a player rotates the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, a game in which pachinko balls launched from the hitting ball launcher are defined by rail members 22 provided on the game board 20 It is driven into the area 21 and flows down in the game area 21 while contacting the game nail 27 etc. and changing the flow down direction. That is, in the left-handed game form, the determination per special figure is performed when the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down area 21a of the game area 21 wins the first start winning portion 41, Based on the result of the special symbol determination, the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is started. Further, in the right-handed game form, the determination per special figure is performed when the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second flow-down area 21a of the game area 21 wins the second start winning portion 42, Based on the result of the special symbol determination, the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is started. Then, when it is decided to give a game per special symbol by the special symbol determination, after the effect symbol is displayed in the symbol combination on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect, A game is born. In the game per special figure, the operation member 80 of the first special prize winning part 51 and the opening / closing member of the second special prize winning part 52 based on a predetermined opening / closing condition according to the type of game per special figure determined in the special figure determination. 52b is operated, the first or second special winning opening 51a, 52a is opened, and the special display effect is performed in the symbol display device 17. That is, when a game per special figure is generated in the left-handed game form, the game is switched to the right-handed game form in which the player rotates the operation handle 16 and causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the second flow-down area 21b. Thus, a number of winning balls can be obtained by winning the pachinko balls in the first or second special winning portion 51, 52.

  In the second flow-down region 21a, an enlarged flow path RB in which the second start winning portion 42, the second special winning portion 52, and the gate portion 60 are arranged is partitioned into first to third ball outlet regions RB1 to RB3. Thus, the pachinko balls that have passed through the alignment flow path RA of the second flow-down area 21a are distributed to the first to third ball exit areas RB1 to RB3 in the flow distribution section 100 and flow down to the expansion flow path RB. It has become. Here, in the first distribution state in which the first and second distribution bodies 130 and 140 are in the first distribution postures A1 and B1, the flow path distribution unit 100 includes the first distribution body 130. The first guiding piece 140A of the second allocating body 140 is positioned so as to overlap above the second guiding piece 130B, and is distributed to the second allocating body 140 side by the first allocating body 130. While guiding the pachinko ball to the first outlet passage 151, only the second sorting body 140 is displaced to the second sorting posture B2 (second sorting state). In the second distribution state in which the first distribution body 130 is in the first distribution posture A1 and the second distribution body 140 is in the second distribution posture B2, the first and second distribution bodies. The pachinko balls passing between 130 and 140 are configured to contact the second guiding piece 130B of the first allocating body 130 and the third guiding piece 140C of the second allocating body 140, and the first allocating body 130 is configured. While guiding the pachinko balls distributed to the second distribution body 140 side to the second outlet passage 152, the first distribution body 130 is displaced in the second distribution position A2, and at the same time the second distribution body 140 is displaced to the first distribution posture B1 (third distribution state). In the third distribution state in which the first distribution body 130 is in the second distribution posture A2 and the second distribution body 140 is in the first distribution posture B1, the first distribution body 130 performs the first distribution. The pachinko ball is distributed to the 3 outlet passage 153 side, and the pachinko ball distributed to the third exit passage 153 side is guided to the third exit passage 153, and only the first distributing body 130 is the first swing body. The posture is displaced to the minute posture A1 (first distribution state). Thus, every time the pachinko ball enters the ball inlet 101 communicating with the alignment flow path RA and passes through the inlet passage, the first and second sorting bodies 130, 140 are in the first sorting state to the first sorting state. By sequentially switching to the third distribution state, pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down area 21b are sequentially supplied to the first to third outlet passages 151 to 153 (first to third ball outlet areas RB1 to RB3). Can be distributed evenly.

  In an irregular state in which the first distribution body 130 is in the second distribution posture A2 and the second distribution body 140 is in the second distribution posture B2 due to vibrations acting on the pachinko machine 10, etc. Only the first sorting body 130 is displaced to the first sorting posture A1 by the pachinko balls to which the pachinko balls are sorted to the third outlet passage 153 side by the first sorting body 130, and the second sorting state is established. Become. That is, even when the combination of the distribution postures of the first and second distribution bodies 130 and 140 is in the irregular state, the second distribution state 21b can be naturally returned to the second distribution state. It is possible to maintain a state in which pachinko balls launched in the above can be equally distributed in order to the first to third outlet passages 151 to 153 (first to third ball outlet regions RB1 to RB3).

  Further, the moving side magnet Z1 is provided in each of the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140, and each of the base portions 110 (first and second accommodating recesses 111 and 112) of the flow path allocating portion 100 is provided with By providing the fixed-side magnet Z2 according to the allocating bodies 130 and 140, the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 are respectively in the first allocating postures A1 and A2 and the second allocating postures A2 and B2. Can be stably maintained. That is, since the postures of the first and second allocating bodies 130 and 140 can be prevented from being inadvertently switched due to vibration or the like, the pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down region 21b are moved to the first to third outlet passages 151. To 153 (first to third ball outlet regions RB1 to RB3) can be equally distributed in order.

  Here, the first special prize winning portion 51 is disposed so as to be positioned at the exit positions of the first and second ball outlet areas RB1 and RB2 in the second flow-down area 21b, and the first special prize winning portion. The second special winning portion 52 is disposed below the 51, and the pachinko balls flowing down the first and second ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 can win the first special winning port 51a and the second special winning port 52a. On the other hand, the pachinko balls that flow down the third ball exit area RB3 are configured so that the first and second special winning ports 51a and 52a cannot be won or are difficult to win. That is, 2/3 of the pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down area 21b by right-handing are distributed toward the position where the special prize winning portions 51 and 52 are arranged, so that the special prize winning portion 51, The pachinko ball winning opportunity to 52 can be secured sufficiently.

  Further, at the downstream end position of the third ball outlet region RB3 in the second flowing region 21b, there is provided an aligned lower portion 90 that collects pachinko balls that have flowed down the third ball outlet region RB3 into the ball dropping part 95. At the same time, the normal winning portion 55 is provided below the drop opening 95a of the ball dropping portion 95 so that the pachinko balls flowing down the third ball exit area RB3 can win the normal winning portion 55. Yes. That is, 1/3 of the pachinko ball launched into the second flow down area 21b by right-handed strike is distributed toward the position where the normal winning portion 55 is arranged, so that the special winning portion 51, 52 is played in the game per special figure. In addition to the pachinko ball winning opportunity, a pachinko ball winning opportunity to the normal winning portion 55 can be generated. Here, the game per special figure is a round game in which the operation member 80 of the first special prize winning part 51 or the opening / closing member 52b of the second special prize winning part 52 is opened by a prescribed number of rounds (for example, 4 times, 16 times, etc.). When executed, the game state is configured such that the game per special figure is completed, and one round game is performed in a predetermined number (for example, 9) of pachinko machines in the first or second special winning opening 51a, 52a. It is configured to end when a ball wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. Accordingly, in the round game of the game per special figure, while the pachinko balls that have flowed down the first and second ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 win a predetermined number in the first or second special winning openings 51a and 52a, Pachinko balls that have flowed down the 3-ball exit area RB3 can be awarded to the normal winning portion 55. In other words, the pachinko balls are distributed by the flow path distributing unit 100, and a pachinko ball winning opportunity is given to the normal winning portion 55 separately from the pachinko ball winning opportunities to the special winning portions 51 and 52 in the game per special figure. By doing so, it is possible to increase the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one game per special figure.

  Further, by arranging the second start winning portion 42 in the third ball exit region RB3, the pachinko balls that have flowed down to the downstream end of the third ball exit region RB3 without winning the second start winning portion 42 are normally The winning portion 55 can be awarded. That is, when a right-handed game is performed in a state other than a special game per game, the pachinko balls distributed to the third ball exit area RB3 by the flow path distributing unit 100 are used for the second start winning portion 42 or the normal winning portion. By allowing the unit 55 to win a prize, a pachinko ball can be won at an appropriate frequency, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko ball flowing down the second flow down area 21b is provided with the second start winning portion 42 and the normal winning portion 55 where the pachinko ball can be won at a predetermined winning rate. Even if the pachinko ball winning to the second start winning portion 42 is intentionally suppressed by the nail adjustment, the pachinko ball is configured to be distributed to the third ball outlet region RB. The ball can be awarded to the normal winning portion 55, and it is possible to prevent the payout rate from changing significantly. That is, since the pachinko machine 10 of the same model can be played at an equivalent pitch rate, it is possible to ensure fairness and improve the player's willingness to play. Further, the game nail 27 is not disposed between the drop opening 95a of the aligned flow lower portion 90 and the normal winning portion 55, and a pachinko ball dropped from the dropping opening 95a can win the normal winning portion 55. As a result, it is not possible to intentionally change the winning probability that the pachinko ball will win the normal winning portion 55 by adjusting at the game store side, and it is possible to effectively prevent the change in the winning rate. Become.

  Further, the pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down region 21b are distributed to the respective ball outlet regions RB1 to RB3 in a predetermined order (equally) by the flow path distribution unit 100, and the first or first The pachinko balls distributed to the two-ball exit areas RB1 and RB2 are guided to the arrangement positions of the special prize-winning parts 51 and 52, and the pachinko balls distributed to the third ball exit area RB3 are the second starting prize-winning part 42 and the normal prize-winning part. 55 to the placement position. For this reason, it becomes difficult to change the winning probability of the pachinko balls to the second start winning portion 42, the special winning portions 51 and 52, and the normal winning portion 55 by adjusting the nail, and the fairness of each pachinko machine 10 is further improved. Can contribute. In this way, the pachinko balls can be distributed to each of the ball exit areas RB1 to RB3 at a certain ratio by the flow path distribution unit 100, so that the exit rate can be stabilized.

  Further, the flow path distribution unit 100 of the embodiment is configured such that the inflow sensor SE10 is disposed at the ball inlet 101 communicating with the alignment flow path RA. Therefore, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 can recognize the number of pachinko balls that are launched into the second flow down region 21b per predetermined time based on the detection signal of the inflow sensor SE10. As described above, the pachinko balls launched into the second flow-down region 21b are distributed substantially evenly to the outlet passages 151 to 153 of the flow path distribution unit 100, and therefore, the detection signal of the inflow sensor SE10 , Detection corresponding to each of the winning portions (second starting winning portion 42, special winning portions 51 and 52, gate portion 60, normal winning portion 55) disposed in the first to third ball exit areas RB1 to RB3. Based on the detection signals of the sensors SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE6, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 can determine that there is a possibility that an illegal act or a malfunction such as a ball clogging occurs in the game area 21. . When there is a possibility that a malfunction such as an illegal act or a ball clogging has occurred, the CPU 301a of the main control board 301 executes an abnormality notification process so that it can be reported by a speaker or lamp device provided in the pachinko machine 10. By doing so, it is possible to prompt prompt action by an amusement store employee or the like. In this manner, by providing the inflow sensor SE10 at the ball inlet 101 of the flow path distribution unit 100, it is possible to identify the occurrence of a malfunction such as an illegal act or a clogged ball. In addition, when there is a possibility that a malfunction such as cheating or ball clogging has occurred, a signal notifying the abnormality is output to the information processing terminal on the game store side via the external output unit provided in the pachinko machine 10. May be.

  Further, the first special winning portion 51 of the embodiment guides the pachinko ball on the rolling surface 83 from the state where it can guide the first special winning opening 51a by displacing the operating member 80 from the operating state to the standby state. Since the state immediately switches to the impossible state, the pachinko ball on the rolling surface 83 can be quickly shifted to a state where it is not taken into the first special winning opening 51a. That is, when the first special prize solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled so that the actuating member 80 is displaced from the operating state to the standby state when the prescribed number of pachinko balls have won the first special prize opening 51a, the rolling is performed. Pachinko balls on the surface 83 can be prevented from winning in the first special winning opening 51a, and pachinko balls can be prevented from winning in the first special winning opening 51a exceeding the specified number.

  Further, a second special prize winning portion 52 is disposed at a position downstream of the arrangement position of the first special prize winning portion 51 on the game board 20, and has passed through the outlet / outlet portion 85 of the first special prize winning portion 51. Since the pachinko ball is configured to be able to win the second special prize opening 52a of the second special prize winning part 52, the pachinko ball that has not won the first special prize winning hole 51a of the first special prize winning part 51 is the second special prize winning. It is possible to create a new game that wins the mouth 52a. That is, unlike the conventional pachinko machine, unlike the configuration in which pachinko balls that did not win the prize opening of the special prize winning part that is released with the game per special figure are discharged from the outlet, another special prize winning part ( The expectation to win the prize opening (second special prize opening 52a) of the second special prize winning section 52) can be obtained, thereby enhancing the interest of the game and differentiating from conventional pachinko machines. It becomes possible.

  In the embodiment, between the first special winning portion 51 and the second special winning portion 52, the game nail 27 (upper and lower buffering nails 27a, 27b) is located at a position where the pachinko ball that has passed through the passing-out portion 85 can contact. ) And is configured so as to mitigate the impact when the pachinko ball that has passed through the passing-out portion 85 is received by the opening / closing member 52b, it is effective to damage the second special winning portion 52. Can be prevented. In addition, the pachinko balls that have passed through the passing-out portion 85 of the first special winning portion 51 reach the game nail 27 (upper and lower buffering nails 27a, 27b) before reaching the second special winning portion 52 (second special winning opening 52a). By configuring so as to come into contact, the pachinko ball that has fallen from the rolling surface 83 of the operating member 80 in accordance with the displacement to the standby state moves (flows down) to the second special winning portion 52 (second special winning opening 52a). Since the time required for the opening / closing member 52b can be earned, the opening / closing member prevents the pachinko ball from passing the front side of the second special winning portion 52 (second special winning opening 52a) before the opening / closing member 52b is displaced to the open state. It can be received at 52b.

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Note that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and various modifications are possible, and an example is shown below.
(1) In the embodiment, the second falling area on the game board is divided into the first to third ball exit areas, and the game balls launched into the second falling area are used as the distributing means. The flow path distribution unit distributes the first to third sphere outlet areas, but is not limited to this, and the sphere outlet area (third sphere outlet area) as a specific path and at least one non-specific You may make it distribute to the sphere exit area | region (1st sphere exit area | region or 2nd sphere exit area | region) as a path | route.
(2) In the embodiment, two sphere exit areas (first sphere exit area or second sphere exit area) are provided as non-specific paths. However, three or more sphere exit areas as non-specific paths are provided. May be.
(3) In the embodiment, the flow path distribution unit (distribution means) is provided with two distribution bodies, but may include three or more distribution bodies. In this case, for example, a third sorting body having the same configuration as the second sorting body is provided on the left side of the second sorting body of the embodiment, and the fourth outlet passage is located on the left side of the first outlet passage. And the game balls may be distributed to the first outlet passage and the fourth outlet passage by the third allocating body. That is, the first guiding piece of the third sorting body in the first sorting posture is configured to overlap the second guiding piece of the second sorting body in the first sorting posture. The game balls distributed to the left side by the two distribution bodies are guided to the fourth outlet passage to displace the third distribution body to the second distribution posture, and the second distribution body is in the first distribution posture. In the state where the third allocating body is in the second allocating posture, the game balls distributed to the left side by the second allocating body are guided to the first outlet passage, and the second allocating body is moved to the second allocating position. By displacing the posture to the divided posture and displacing the third allocating body to the first distributed posture, it becomes possible to evenly distribute the game balls to the four exit areas. That is, by providing a plurality of sorting bodies in relation to the first sorting body and the second sorting body of the embodiment, it is possible to evenly distribute the game balls to any number of exit passages.
(4) In the embodiment, the second start winning portion for changing the opening width of the start winning opening with respect to the game area is arranged in the third ball exit area as the specific route so as to be located upstream of the aligned flow lower part. The first start winning part that allows the ball to enter the start winning opening at a constant winning rate may be arranged in the third ball exit area so as to be located upstream of the aligned lower stream, and the gate part, special winning part, etc. A winning section may be arranged. Furthermore, the number of the ball entering portions (winning portions) disposed in the third ball exit region as the specific path so as to be located upstream of the aligned flow lower portion is not limited to one, but two or more ball entering portions (Winning part) can be established.
(5) In the embodiment, in the third ball exit area as the specific path, the normal winning portion where the game balls can win at a constant winning rate is arranged below the drop port at the bottom of the aligned flow. However, the start winning opening of the first starting winning portion where game balls can win at a fixed winning rate may be arranged below the drop opening. Moreover, the structure which arrange | positions a gate part under the said drop opening is also employable.
(6) In the embodiment, the first special prize-winning part is provided with an aligned flow lower part as a ball guiding member for guiding the game balls flowing down the third ball exit area as the specific route to the normal prize-winning part. The aligned flow lower part may be provided separately from the first special winning part. Further, in the embodiment, the aligned flow lower part is formed by resin molding, but it can also be formed by game nails provided on the game board.
(7) In the embodiment, the second falling area on the game board is partitioned to form a plurality of ball exit areas as the specific path and the non-specific path. May be provided in the first flow-down region, and a specific route and a non-specific route may be provided in a region where the first and second flow-down regions meet in the game board.
(8) In the embodiment, the two special winning portions are provided in the vertical relationship, but a configuration including one special winning portion may be employed.
(9) The first special prize winning portion of the embodiment opens to a flow path of a game ball that wins a prize winning opening (first special winning prize opening) and can be passed through the first special winning prize passing portion 85. A second special prize-winning part that opens and closes a prize opening (second special prize-winning opening) with an opening / closing member is provided as a second prize-winning part in which a game ball that has passed through the outlet part 85 can enter. However, the second winning part is not limited to this. That is, the second winning part may be a start winning part or a normal winning part, or a gate part may be employed. In other words, the second winning portion has a entrance that allows a game ball that has passed through the passing-out portion 85 to enter, and is configured to detect the game ball that has entered the entrance by the detecting means. Anything can be used. In other words, the winning ball is not paid out by detection of the detecting means, or the hit determination condition for the special figure or the ordinary figure is satisfied, so that the first entrance does not enter the first entrance. It becomes possible to create a new gameability by using the game balls.

20 Game board 21 Game area 41 First start prize section (start prize section)
42 First start prize section (start prize section)
51 1st Special Prize Division (Special Prize Division)
51a 1st Special Winner (Special Winner)
52 2nd Special Prize Club (Special Prize Club)
52a 2nd Special Winner (Special Winner)
52b Open / close member (open / close means)
55 Ordinary Winning Club (Winning Club)
80 Actuating member (opening / closing means)
100 Channel distribution part (distribution means)
90 Aligned lower stream (sphere guide)
101 Sphere entrance 130 First sorting body 140 Second sorting body 301a CPU of main control board (hit determination means)
RB1 first sphere exit area (first non-specific route)
RB2 second sphere exit area (second non-specific route)
RB3 3rd ball exit area (specific route)

Claims (3)

Based on a game board provided with a game area in which game balls flow down, a start winning part provided in the game board and capable of winning a game ball flowing down the game area, and winning in the start winning part A hit determination means for determining that a game is to be generated; and a special winning means for opening / closing a special winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win, and the hit determination means for generating a win game In a gaming machine in which a winning game is performed in which the opening and closing means opens a special winning opening and a winning of a game ball is permitted when it is decided to
Distributing means provided on the game board and distributing the game balls flowing down the game area into a specific route and a non-specific route;
A prize portion provided on the game board and positioned on the specific path, and a game ball can be won at a predetermined prize rate;
The gaming machine, wherein the special winning portion is arranged on the specific route or the non-specific route.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a ball guide unit that is provided on the game board so that the position of the game board is not adjustable and guides a game ball flowing down the specific route to the winning portion. The non-specific route includes a first non-specific route and a second non-specific route,
The allocating means includes a first allocating body and a second allocating body that change into two postures by contact of a game ball taken in from a ball entrance;
The distribution means includes a first distribution state in which game balls taken from the ball entrance are distributed to the first non-specific path according to a combination in which the first and second distribution bodies have changed, and the second non-specific path. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to switch between a second distribution state that is distributed to a specific route and a third distribution state that is distributed to the specific route.

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