JP2016059576A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of adjusting a ball entry rate of a game ball so that the game ball easily enters an introduction port, which can introduce the game ball into a start area, by adjustment of adjustment means while the adjustment means is adjusted so that the game ball has difficulty in entering an inlet of a winning area.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a normal winning port 120 and a distribution device 124 capable of distributing a game ball B, which has entered an introduction port 123 through which the game ball B can pass, to either a first start port 121a or an out port 121b. A winning port inlet 122 and the introduction port 123 are provided adjacently. An adjustment pin 12J for adjusting a ball entry rate of the game ball B to the winning port inlet 122 and the introduction port 123 is provided. When the adjustment pin 12J is adjusted so that the game ball B has difficulty in entering the winning port inlet 122, the game ball B easily enters the introduction port 123 by the adjustment of the adjustment pin 12J.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, when the adjusting means is adjusted so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning area, the possibility that the game ball may enter the starting area by adjusting the adjusting means. It is intended to increase.

  In pachinko machines, game areas where game balls can flow include a number of obstacle nails, gates, a non-opening and closing first start port, an opening and closing type second start port, a plurality of ordinary winning ports, and an open and closing type large A grand prize opening device having a prize opening is provided, and a big winning lottery is performed when a game ball wins a prize at the first or second starting opening. In addition, a big hit game in which the normally closed winning prize opening is opened and closed over multiple rounds is performed, and a lottery is performed when the game ball passes to the gate, and the winning lottery is won In some cases, an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port is opened or closed one or more times.

  In this type of pachinko machine, any one of a plurality of types of game states including a normal game state and a specific game state (probability game state, short-time game state) is alternatively selected. The frequency with which the second start port is opened and closed is lower than that in the gaming state, and the opening time of the second start port is also set to a short time. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, game balls hardly win at the second starting port, and therefore, a big hit lottery based mainly on winning of the game balls at the first starting port is received.

  In the game board, an adjustment nail capable of adjusting the entrance rate of the game ball to the entrance of the winning opening is arranged near the entrance of each winning opening (starting opening). In the vicinity of the entrance of the first start opening, a pair of adjusting nails for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls to the entrance of the first start opening are arranged facing each other at an interval allowing one game ball to pass. . The staff of the game hall in which the pachinko gaming machine is installed adjusts the entrance rate of the game balls to the entrance of the first starting port by adjusting the inclination (angle) of the adjusting nail (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2006-198434 A

  Conventionally, the inclination of a pair of adjustment nails has been adjusted so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the entrance of the first start port. However, even if the inclination of the pair of adjustment nails is adjusted, the adjustment of the adjustment nails does not make it easy for a game ball to enter the entrance of the second start opening or the normal winning opening.

  The object of the present invention is to adjust the adjusting means so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the entrance of the starting area, while the adjusting means adjusts the adjusting ball so that the game ball is introduced into the introduction port where the game ball can be introduced into the winning area. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of adjusting the entrance rate of game balls so that it can be easily entered.

The present invention has the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals show an example of the correspondence with the components shown in the drawings for the purpose of promoting the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
The first invention (game machine (1)) includes a start area (121a) through which a game ball (B) can pass, a winning area (120) through which the game ball (B) can pass, and a game ball (B). Has an introduction port (123) that can enter the game, and the game ball (B) that has entered the introduction port (123) can be distributed to either the start area (121a) or the other area (121b) Distribution means (124), the entrance (122) of the winning area (120) and the inlet (123) are provided adjacent to each other, the inlet (122) of the winning area (120) and the introduction An adjusting means (12J) is provided for adjusting the entrance rate of the game ball (B) to the mouth (123), and the game ball (B) is difficult to enter the entrance (122) of the winning area (120). When the adjusting means (12J) is adjusted as described above, the adjusting means (12J) is adjusted so that the game ball (B) can easily enter the introduction port (123). .

  The second invention (the gaming machine (1)) is a start area through which the game ball (B) can pass, a winning area through which the game ball (B) can pass, and an introduction through which the game ball (B) can enter. And a distribution means that can distribute the game ball (B) that has entered the introduction port to either the winning area or any other area, and includes an entrance of the start area, the introduction opening, Are provided adjacent to each other, and adjusting means (12J) for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls (B) to the entrance of the start area and the introduction port is provided, and the game balls enter the entrance of the start area When the adjusting means (12J) is adjusted so that it is difficult to adjust, the adjusting means (12J) is adjusted so that the game ball (B) can easily enter the introduction port.

  The game ball (B) can be distributed to a ball guiding path capable of guiding the winning area (starting area) to the entrance and the introduction port, and either inside the ball guiding path or outside the ball guiding path. An upstream distribution means (36) may be provided.

  According to the present invention, even if it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the entrance of the winning area (starting area) by adjusting the adjusting means, the gaming ball enters the introduction port where the game ball can be introduced into the starting area (winning area). The entrance rate of the game ball can be adjusted so that it is easy to play.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is sectional drawing of a ball entrance apparatus (sorting apparatus). It is a left view of a distribution apparatus. It is an enlarged front view of a distribution channel unit. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the winning ball set for each winning opening. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding the big hit symbol determination table. It is a chart showing an opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening during a big hit game, a game state set after the big hit game is finished, and the like. It is a chart regarding the 2nd starting mouth operation mode. It is a table | surface which shows the selection rate according to the kind of winning design, and the 2nd start opening pattern. It is a chart which shows a plurality of game states and those set contents. It is an enlarged front view of the game board around the first start opening. It is an expansion perspective view which shows a starting port inlet_port | entrance and an inlet port. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the state which expanded and reduced the starting inlet and the inlet by adjustment of the adjustment nail. It is sectional drawing of the entrance apparatus (sorting apparatus) which concerns on a change form. It is an expansion perspective view of the adjustment means which concerns on a change form. It is an enlarged front view of the principal part of the game board which concerns on a change form. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modified form. It is an enlarged front view of the game board around the first start port according to the modified form. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of Example 2. It is sectional drawing of a ball entrance apparatus (sorting apparatus). It is an enlarged front view of the game board around the big prize opening device. It is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 3. It is sectional drawing of a ball entrance apparatus (sorting apparatus). It is an enlarged front view of the game board around the start opening device. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of Example 4. It is sectional drawing of a ball entrance apparatus (sorting apparatus). It is an expansion perspective view which shows the state which expanded and reduced the winning opening entrance and the introduction port by adjustment of the adjustment nail.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 3 is detachably attached to an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall, and an open / close door 4 is detachably attached to the open / close frame 3. Has been. A window 4a is formed in the opening / closing door 4, and a transparent plate 4b is attached to the window 4a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 4 is supported on the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the vertical axis. A key cylinder 4 c that locks the opening / closing door 4 to the opening / closing frame 3 is attached to the right end of the opening / closing door 4. A game board 5 is mounted on the open / close frame 3, and a game area 6 in which the game ball B can flow down is formed between the game board 5 and the transparent plate 4 b in front of the game board 5. The game area 6 is opened and closed by the open / close door 4. The

  A tray unit 7 having a storage tray 8 (upper tray 8a and lower tray 8b) for storing the game ball B is provided at the lower part of the open / close door 4 (the lower part of the window 4a). An effect operating device 9 ("SW" means a switch) having an effect button SW9a, a cross button SW9b, and an enter button SW9c that can be pressed, and a game ball B stored in the lower plate 8b are connected to the pachinko machine 1 A discharge device 10 for discharging to the outside is provided.

  A launching handle 11 that can be turned by the player is disposed on the lower right side of the dish unit 7. When the firing handle 11 is turned, the firing position is moved from the upper dish 8 a by a ball feeder (not shown). The game ball B introduced to is fired by a launching device (not shown). When a plurality of game balls B are stored in the upper plate 8a, the plurality of game balls B are continuously fired at intervals of about 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball B is guided by the guide rail 11 a and introduced into the upper part of the game area 6. Note that when the player operates a launch stop button (not shown) provided on the launch handle 11, the launch of the game ball B is temporarily stopped.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 5 (game area 6) includes a number of brass obstacle nails 12 (including adjustment nails 12 </ b> A), a first start port 13 (first start area), A ball entrance device 14 having a non-opening / closing type second starting port 14a (second starting region) and an out port 14b (region other than the second starting region), a gate 15, and an opening / closing type second starting port 16a. A second start opening device 16 (ordinary electric accessory device), a large winning opening device 17 having an openable large winning opening 17a, a plurality of general winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 18, a center accessory 21, and an image display 22, a movable accessory device 23 and a distribution passage unit 35 are provided, a game display board 24 is mounted outside the game area 6, and a control device 30 is mounted on the back side of the game board 5.

  The first start port 13 is arranged in the vicinity of the lower side of the lower center portion of the center accessory 21 in the game area 6. The first start port 13 is provided with a first start port SW 13 a that detects the game ball B that has passed (winned) through the first start port 13. The plurality of general winning awards 18 are provided below the downstream end of the left gaming area 6a or on the downstream end side portion of the right gaming area 6b. Each general winning opening 18 is provided with a general winning opening SW18a.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the entrance device 14 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the first start port 13. That is, the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14 are arranged side by side. The ball entrance device 14 includes a second start port 14a, an out port 14b, a second start port SW 14c that detects a game ball B that has passed (winned) through the second start port 14a, and a game that has passed through the out port 14b. An out-port SW 14d that detects the ball B and a distribution device 19 (distribution means) that can distribute the game ball B into the second start-up port 14a and the out-port 14b are provided. The out port SW14d may be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the casing of the sorting device 19 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and has a plate-like base member 25 a and a case member fixed to the front surface of the base member 25 a with a plurality of screws. 25b, and four positioning pin portions 25c are integrally formed on the rear surface of the base member 25a, and the base member 25a and the case member are fitted in the pin holes of the game board 5. 25 b is fixed to the front surface of the game board 5.

  The distribution device 19 includes an introduction passage 26 including a ball inlet 26a through which the game ball B can flow, first and second ball guide passages 27a and 27b, and a discharge port through which the game ball B can be discharged to the game area 6. 27c, 27d, and a distribution mechanism 28 capable of alternately distributing a plurality of game balls B sequentially introduced into the introduction passage 26 to the first and second ball guide passages 27a, 27b one by one.

  The ball inflow port 26a is formed in a rectangular hole at the upper end of the sorting device 19 through which only one game ball B opened upward by the base member 25a and the case member 25b can pass. The introduction passage 26 is a vertical passage that extends downward from the ball inlet 26 a, and a distribution mechanism 28 is disposed so as to face the lower end of the introduction passage 26.

  The first and second ball guiding passages 27a and 27b branch from the lower end of the introduction passage 26 to the left and right so that the game ball B can be guided to the second starting port 14a and the out port 14b, respectively, and the base member 25a and the case member 25b. And is formed. A second start port 14a is provided on the rear side of the lower end portion of the first sphere guide passage 27a, and an out port 14b is provided on the rear side of the lower end portion of the second sphere guide passage 27b.

  At the lower part of the first and second ball guiding passages 27a and 27b, the game balls B flowing down the first and second ball guiding passages 27a and 27b are redirected to the second starting port 14a and out, respectively. First and second guide portions 27e and 27f capable of being guided to the mouth 14b are provided. The discharge ports 27c and 27d are respectively formed in the left and right side wall portions of the lower portion of the first sphere guide passage 27a, and are laterally arched openings with the top of the arch directed forward as shown in FIG.

  The distribution mechanism 28 is disposed immediately below the introduction passage 26, and is provided with a rotation member 29 that is mounted on the base member 25 a and the case member 25 b so as to be rotatable about an axial center in the front-rear direction. The bulging portion 31 formed by the base member 25a and the case member 25b so as to be positioned on the side, the fixed magnet 32 attached to the base member 25a, and the rotating member 29 are attached to the fixed magnet 32. And a movable magnet 33 that generates a repulsive magnetic force. The rotating member 29 includes first and second switching blades 29a and 29b and a distribution blade 29c, and the bulging portion 31 includes first and second switching blades 29a and 29b that are engaged with each other. It has the 2nd rotation control part 31a, 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (1), in a state where the second switching blade 29b is engaged with the second rotation restricting portion 31b, the rotating member 29 is in the first sorting position, and the first switching blade 29a is The first switching blade 29a protrudes toward the first sphere guide passage 27a and has a right inclined posture in which the distribution blade 29c is directed obliquely upward to the right. As shown in FIG. In a state where it is engaged with 31a, the rotating member 29 is in the second distribution position, the second switching blade 29b protrudes toward the second ball guiding passage 27b, and the distribution blade 29c is directed obliquely to the upper left. It becomes a left inclined posture.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the rotating member 29 is at the first distribution position, the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 26 is guided to the first ball guide passage 27a by the distribution blade 29c. Then, the first switching blade 29a is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 29 is switched from the first distribution position to the second distribution position.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (2), when the rotating member 29 is in the second distribution position, the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 26 is guided to the second ball guide passage 27b by the distribution blade 29c. Then, the second switching blade 29b is pushed while being dropped, and the rotation member 29 is rotated from the second distribution position to the first distribution position to switch. Therefore, the plurality of game balls B sequentially introduced from the ball inlet 26a to the introduction passage 26 are alternately distributed to the first ball guide passage 27a and the second ball guide passage 27b by the distribution mechanism 28, that is, normally Can enter (pass) alternately into the second start port 14a and the out port 14b.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the rotation member 29 is in the first distribution position, all of the game balls B guided to the first ball guide passage 27a by the distribution blade 29c are the second. Instead of passing through the start port 14a, it may be discharged from the lower portion of the first ball guide passage 27a to the game area 6 through the discharge ports 27c and 27d.

  The fixed magnet 32 and the movable magnet 33 always repel each other, and the neutral position where the rotating member 29 faces the distribution blade 29c upward (that is, the first and second switching blades 29a and 29b become horizontal). When in the neutral position, the repulsive force is maximized, that is, the fixed magnet 32 and the movable magnet 33 are disposed again. By the fixed magnet 32 and the movable magnet 33, when the rotating member 29 is positioned closer to the first distribution position than the neutral position, the rotation member 29 is rotationally biased to the first distribution position, and the second vibration than the neutral position. When positioned to the minute position side, it is urged to rotate to the second distribution position. Therefore, when the rotation member 29 is switched to the first or second distribution position, the rotation member 29 is reliably stopped at the first or second distribution position and is held so as not to rattle.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the distribution path unit 35 has the first start port 13 and the entrance of the game balls B launched toward the left game area 6 a at a ratio of 1 / multiple (for example, 1/18). The upstream distribution device 36 that distributes toward the ball opening device 14 and the player can visually recognize the game balls B distributed by the upstream distribution device 36 toward the first starting port 13 and the ball opening device 14. A ball guide passage 37 that leads to the vicinity of the upper side of the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14 is provided.

  The upstream distribution device 36 is disposed in the left game area 6 a and is integrally provided on the left side of the center accessory 21. The upstream distribution device 36 includes an introduction port 38a through which the game ball B can be introduced, a guide passage 38 through which the game ball B introduced into the introduction port 38a can be guided, and the game ball B through the ball guide passage 37. Non-electrically operated first, second and third upstream sorting means 39 to 41 which can be distributed to any one outside the ball guide passage 37, and are provided in stages from the upstream side to the downstream side. First, second, and third that can guide the game balls B distributed by the second and third upstream distribution means 39 to 41 and the upstream distribution means 39 to 41 toward the ball guide passage 37. There are provided safe passages 42a, 43a, 44a and first, second and third out passages 42b, 43b, 44b capable of discharging the game ball B to the downstream end of the left game area 6a.

  The upstream distribution device 36 has a transparent synthetic resin casing 45 fixed to the game board 5, and the casing 45 allows the introduction port 38, the first, second, and third safe passages 42 a, 43 a, 44 a to be disposed. First, second, and third out passages 42b, 43b, and 44c, a part of the upstream side distribution means 39 to 41, and the like are formed.

  The introduction port 38a is formed in a rectangular hole through which only one gaming ball B opened upward at a width of 10 and several mm (for example, 13 mm) can be passed through the upper end portion of the upstream sorting device 36. First upstream distribution means 39 is provided at the downstream end portion of the introduction passage 38.

  The first upstream distribution means 39 distributes the plurality of game balls B guided by the introduction passage 38 to the first safe passage 42a and the first out passage 42b at a ratio of 1: 1. The first upstream distribution means 39 is a movable member 46, a fixed magnet (not shown) fixed to the casing 45, and a movable member that is attached to the rotary member 46 and generates a magnetic force that repels the fixed magnet. A magnet (not shown) and a rotation restricting portion (not shown) for restricting the rotation range of the rotation member 46 are included. The rotating member 46 is pivotally supported by the casing 45 via a shaft member 46 a facing in the front-rear direction, and a plurality of game balls B introduced into the introduction passage 38 are arranged according to the distribution position of the rotating member 46. The first safe passage 42a and the first out passage 42b have sorting blades 46b that are distributed alternately (1: 1 ratio). The sorting blade 46b has three blades having an opening angle of about 90 degrees.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (1), when the rotation member 46 is in the first distribution position, the middle blade of the distribution blade 46b assumes a right inclined posture toward the upper right side. As shown, when the rotation member 46 is in the second distribution position, the middle blade of the distribution blade 46b is inclined leftward toward the upper left diagonally left side. When the rotation member 46 is located on the first distribution position side by the fixed magnet and the movable magnet, the rotation member 46 is urged to rotate to the first distribution position. When the rotation member 46 is positioned on the second distribution position side, the rotation member 46 rotates to the second distribution position. Be energized.

  The second upstream distribution means 40 is disposed in a passage downstream from the first upstream distribution means 39 and upstream from the third upstream distribution means 41, and is guided by the first safe passage 42a. The plurality of game balls B are distributed to the second safe passage 43a and the second out passage 43b at a ratio of 3: 1. The second upstream side distribution means 40 has a rotating body 48 having a circular shape when viewed from the front, and the game ball B that has passed through the rotating body 48 in either the second safe passage 43a or the second out passage 43b depending on the operating position. A sorting member 49 for sorting is provided.

  The rotating body 48 is pivotally supported by the casing 45 via a shaft member 48a oriented in the front-rear direction. The rotating body 48 has three switching blades 48c extending in the radial direction from a cylindrical portion 48b through which the shaft member 48a passes, and these three switching blades 48c are provided at intervals of 120 degrees in the circumferential direction. . The rotator 48 is configured to be rotatable 120 degrees in a certain direction by pushing the switching blade 48c by the game ball B every time the game ball B passes the rotator 48.

  The distribution member 49 is provided directly below the rotating body 48 and is pivotally supported by the casing 45 via a shaft member 49a facing in the front-rear direction. The rotating body 46 is interlocked and connected so as to operate so as to be distributed toward the second safe passage 43a at a ratio of (for example, 1/3).

  The third upstream distribution means 41 distributes the plurality of game balls B guided by the second safe passage 43a to the third safe passage 44a and the third out passage 44b at a ratio of 3: 1. The third upstream side distribution means 41 is configured so that the rotary body 51 having a circular shape when viewed from the front and the game ball B that has passed through the rotary body 51 are placed in either the third safe passage 44a or the third out passage 44b depending on the operating position. A sorting member 52 for sorting is provided.

  The rotating body 51 is pivotally supported by the casing 45 via a shaft member 51a oriented in the front-rear direction. The rotating body 51 has three switching blades 51c extending in the radial direction from a cylindrical portion 51b through which the shaft member 51a passes, and these three switching blades 51c are provided at intervals of 120 degrees in the circumferential direction. . Each time the game ball B passes through the rotary body 51, the rotary body 51 is configured to be rotatable 120 degrees in a certain direction by pushing the switching blade 51c by the game ball B.

  The distribution member 52 is provided directly below the rotating body 51, is pivotally supported by the casing 45 via a shaft member 52 a facing in the front-rear direction, and 1 / plurality of the game balls B are rotated by the rotating operation of the rotating body 51. The rotating body 51 is interlocked and connected so as to operate so as to be able to be distributed toward the third safe passage 44a at a ratio of (for example, 1/3).

  The ball guiding passage 37 is a passage extending from the right side portion of the lower end portion of the upstream side sorting device 36 toward the upper side of the first starting port 13 and the ball inlet device 14 in a right-downward downward inclined manner. An inlet 37 a of the ball guiding passage 37 communicates with the third safe passage 44 a, and an outlet 37 b is formed in the vicinity of the upper side of the first starting port 13 and the ball inlet device 14.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (1), the game ball B introduced into the introduction port 38a has the first out passage 42bb by the middle blade of the distribution blade 46b when the rotation member 46 is in the first distribution position. It is guided to the direction, falls while pushing the left blade of the distribution blade 46b, passes through the first passage 47a, and is introduced toward the first out passage 42b. Incidentally, a ball passage SW is attached to the first passage port 47a.

  The game ball B flowing down the first out passage 42b is discharged to the downstream end of the left game area 6a. When the game ball B is not introduced into the introduction port 38, it is formed with a width of a few tens of millimeters (for example, 13 mm) at the upper left end portion of the upstream distribution device 36 and to the lower left of the introduction port 38. It is introduced into the introduction port 42c. The introduction port 42c communicates with the upper end portion of the first out passage 42a. That is, all the game balls B flowing down the left game area 6a pass (flow down) through the upstream sorting device 36.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (2), the game ball B introduced into the introduction port 38a has the first safe passage 42a formed by the middle blade of the distribution blade 46b when the rotation member 46 is in the second distribution position. , And falls while pushing the right blade of the sorting blade 46b. In addition, the 2nd passage port 47b is provided in the middle part of the 1st safe channel | path 42a. A ball passage SW is attached to the second passage port 47b.

  The game ball B that has passed through the first safe passage 42a is introduced into the rotating body 48 of the second upstream sorting means 40, falls while pushing the switching blade 48c of the rotating body 48, and the sorting member 49 is a solid line. Is distributed to the second out passage 43b, flows down the second out passage 43b and is discharged to the downstream end of the right game area 6a, while the distribution member 49 is shown by a dotted line. At the time of position, it is distributed to the second safe passage 43a. A third passage port 47c is provided in the middle of the second safe passage 43a. The third passage port 47c is provided with a ball passage SW.

  The game ball B flowing down the second safe passage 43a is introduced into the rotating body 51 of the third upstream side distributing means 41, falls while pushing the switching blade 51c of the rotating body 51, and the distributing member 52 is moved. At the distribution position indicated by the solid line, the distribution is distributed to the third out passage 44b, flows down the third out passage 44b and is discharged to the lower end portion of the right game area 6a, while the distribution member 49 is indicated by the dotted line. When the minute position is reached, distribution is made toward the third safe passage 43c.

  The game ball B that has flowed down the third safe passage 44 a is introduced into the ball guide passage 37, flows down through the ball guide passage 37, and falls from the outlet 37 b to the vicinity of the start port inlet 77 and the introduction port 78. As described above, the game ball B that has been launched into the left game area 6a and entered the distribution passage unit 35 has a 1 / multiple ratio (for example, 1/2 × 1) by the first to third distribution means 39 to 41. / 3 × 1/3 = 1/18), and the ball is guided to the vicinity of the start port inlet 77 and the introduction port 78 by the ball guide passage 37.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gate 15 is arranged in the right game area 6 b of the game area 6, and a gate SW 15 a is attached to the gate 15. The second starter device 16 is disposed below the gate 15, and the second starter device 16 includes a second start port 16a, an opening / closing member 16b for opening and closing the second start port 16a, and a second start port. It has a second start port SW16c that detects the game ball B that has won the prize 16a, and a second start port SOL16d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator) that drives the open / close member 16b to open and close. The second start port 16a is normally in a closed state in which the game ball B is difficult to win (impossible to win) due to the opening / closing member 16b and the second start port SOL16d, and this closed state and the open state in which the game ball B is easy to win Can operate with.

  The big prize opening device 17 is provided at the downstream end of the right game area 6a, and detects the big prize opening 17a, an opening / closing member 17b for opening and closing the big prize opening 17a, and a game ball B that won the big prize opening 17a. It has a winning opening SW17c and a large winning opening SOL17d for opening and closing the opening / closing member 17b. The large winning opening 17a is normally closed by the opening / closing member 17b and the large winning opening SOL 17d so that the game ball B is difficult to win (impossible to win) and is in an open state where the game ball B is easy to win. Can operate.

  The center accessory 21 occupies nearly half of the area of the game area 6 and is arranged in about 2/3 of the upper side of the game area 6. The center accessory 21 has a center frame 21 a that projects forward from the front surface of the game board 5.

  The image display 22 is arranged on the center accessory 21 so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 21a. For example, as a game effect, a decorative symbol for notifying a lottery result such as a big hit lottery An image (including a moving image) including a display effect (an effect design), an suggestion effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot based on a result of the jackpot lottery, an object display including a variable display of a predetermined character, a hold display, and the like is displayed. The movable accessory device 23 operates as a part of a specific effect image displayed on the screen of the image display 22 so that the movable accessory 23 (logo accessory) is in the standby position and the operating position. Move up and down parallel to the board surface of No. 5.

  When the game ball B is fired, the operation intensity (turning angle) of the launch handle 11 can be changed to adjust the launch strength of the game ball B so that the game ball B falls to a desired position in the game area 6. is there. Therefore, it is possible to perform “left-handed” that fires the game ball B so that the game ball B falls on the left side (the left game area 6a) of the center actor 21 by weakening the launch strength of the game ball B. It is possible to increase the firing strength of the game ball B and perform “right-handed” to fire the game ball B so that the game ball B falls on the right side (right game region 6 b) of the center actor 21. Is possible. In “left-handed”, the game ball B enters (wins) the first start port 13, the entrance device 14 (second start port 14 a), and the general winning port 18 through the distribution path unit 35. On the other hand, in the case of “right-handed”, the game ball B passes to the gate 15, the open second start port 16 a, the open large winning port 17 a, and the general ball 18 to the general winning port 18. It is possible to aim for a prize.

  When the game ball B launched into the game area 6 wins one of the start ports 13, 14a, 16a and the winning ports 17a, 18, as shown in FIG. , 14a, 16a, and the number of game balls B set for each of the winning ports 17a, 18 are paid out to the storage tray 8 (upper plate 8a) as winning balls, and the start ports 13, 14a, 16a and the winning ports 17a, 18 If neither of these is won, the ball is finally discharged out of the game area 6 from the ball outlet 20 formed at the lower end of the game area 6.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of winning balls when the game ball B wins the first start port 13 is set to “1”, and the game ball B wins the second start port 14a, 16a. The number of award balls is set to “3”, which is larger than the number of award balls when the game ball B wins the first start port 13. The number of winning balls when winning the general winning opening 18 is set to “15”, which is the same as the number of winning balls when the gaming ball B wins the large winning opening 17a.

  The game display board 24 includes a first special symbol indicator 24a, a second special symbol indicator 24b, a normal symbol indicator 24c, a first special symbol hold indicator 24d, a second special symbol hold indicator 24e, and a normal symbol hold indicator. 24f and a game state display 24g.

  In response to the winning of the game ball B at the first starting port 13, a big hit lottery is performed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a after the symbol changes, and the second starting port 14a, When the game ball B wins 16a, a big win lottery is performed and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b after the symbol changes. A player whose winning jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either of the first and second special symbol indicators 24a and 24b, and the closed winning prize opening 17a is normally opened and closed over a plurality of rounds when winning in the jackpot lottery. A big hit game (special game) advantageous to the game is performed.

  When the game ball B passes through the gate 15, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 24c after the symbol changes. When the winning lottery is won, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 24c, and an auxiliary game in which the normally closed second start port 16a is opened or closed one or more times is performed.

  On the first special symbol hold indicator 24d, up to four first special symbol hold numbers that are the number of game balls B that have won the first starting port 13 and have not yet been subjected to the symbol change are displayed, and the second special symbol is displayed. Up to four second special symbol hold numbers which are the number of game balls B won in the second starting openings 14a and 16a and have not yet been subjected to the symbol change are displayed on the hold indicator 24e.

  When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted and the first special symbol is started to change, or the second special symbol hold count is 1 or more. In this case, 1 is subtracted and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The normal symbol hold display 24f displays the number of the game balls B that have passed through the gate 15 and the number of the normal symbol hold numbers that have not yet been used for the symbol variation is displayed. When the normal symbol is in the variable stop state and the normal symbol holding number is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted and the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 30 includes a game control board 61, a payout control board 62, an effect control board 63, an image control board 64, and a lamp control board 65. The control boards 61 to 65 are each provided with a CPU and a ROM. The presentation control board 63 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 61 includes first and second start ports SW13a, 14c, 16c, an out port SW14d, a gate SW15a, a big prize port SW17c, signals from a plurality of general prize ports SW18a, and a control from the payout control board 62. Upon receipt of the information, the second starting port SOL16d and the special winning opening SOL17d are controlled, and the control information is output to the payout control board 62 and the effect control board 63.

  The computer of the payout control board 62 receives the control information from the game control board 61, the payout ball detection SW 66b, the ball presence detection SW 66c, and the signal from the full tank detection SW 66d, and controls the payout motor 66a to the game control board 61. Output control information.

  The computer of the effect control board 63 receives the control information from the game control board 61, the payout control board 62, and the lamp control board 65, and the signals from the effect operating device 9 (effect button SW9a, cross button SW9b, enter button SW9c). The control information is output to the image control board 64 and the lamp control board 65.

  The computer of the image control board 64 receives the control information from the effect control board 63, controls the game display image display 22 and the speaker 67, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 63. The computer of the lamp control board 65 receives control information from the effect control board 63 and a signal from the movable accessory device 23 (origin SW), and produces a frame lamp 68a for effect, a panel lamp 68b, and a movable accessory device 23 ( The control information is output to the effect control board 63.

As shown in FIG. 6, each means 70-76, 82-86 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 61. As shown in FIG.
The random number update means 70 sequentially updates the big hit random number, which is a so-called hard random number of 16 bits for determining whether or not to play the big hit game, every minute time (0.1 μs) within the setting range (0 to 65535). In addition, when performing a big hit game, a big hit symbol random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (determining) a big hit symbol, is set within a set range (0 to 199) every minute time (4 ms). Update sequentially. Furthermore, a reach random number for determining whether or not to reach a reach state when a big hit game is not performed, and a variation pattern random number for determining (determining) a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, respectively. Update sequentially every minute within the range (0 to 99).

  The symbol information acquisition means 71 is a jackpot updated by the random number update means 70 when the random number acquisition condition is satisfied if the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 when the game ball B wins the first start port 13. A random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as a set of first special symbol information. Also, when the game ball B wins the second start opening 14a, 16a, if the second special symbol hold number is less than 4, the random number acquisition condition is satisfied, and the big hit random number, big hit updated by the random number updating means 70 A design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as a set of second special symbol information.

  The special symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 71 is stored (suspended) in the special symbol information storage means 72, and the number of first special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 72 is the first special symbol reservation. The number of the second special symbol information stored in the number and special symbol information storage means 72 is the second special symbol hold number.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and either of the first and second special symbol holding numbers is 1 or more, the start condition for starting the variation of the special symbol is established. In addition, the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 72 is erased (suspended) from the special symbol information storage means 72 one by one for determination by the special symbol information determination means 73 one by one. Here, when a plurality of special symbol information is held, the plurality of special symbol information is subjected to the reservation in the order acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 71, provided that the first and second When both of the special symbol information are on hold, the second special symbol information is given priority to the first special symbol information and is put on hold.

  In the special symbol information determining means 73, the big hit determining means 73a determines whether or not to perform a big hit game based on the big hit random number of the special symbol information that has been put on hold due to the establishment of the start condition for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The symbol determining means 73b determines (selects) the jackpot symbol to be stopped based on the jackpot symbol random number of the special symbol information when it is determined that the jackpot determining means 73a performs the jackpot game. Determine the gaming state after the big hit game.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination means 73a uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8 and when “normal game state” or “short-time game state” is set, a ratio of about 1/234 (low probability) In addition, when “latent probability gaming state” or “probability variation gaming state” is set, the jackpot random number of the special symbol information is a jackpot specific value with a ratio of about 1/53 (high probability). If they match, it is determined that a big hit game that opens the big winning opening 17a is performed.

  Specifically, the symbol determining means 73b, when the jackpot determining means 73a determines that the big hit game is to be performed, any one of a plurality of big hit symbols (six types of big hit symbols A to F shown in FIG. 9). If it is determined that no jackpot game is to be performed, a missed symbol is selected. When the special symbol information is the first special symbol information regarding the selection of the jackpot symbol, the symbol selection is performed at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 9, and the special symbol information is the second special symbol information. In the case of symbol information, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  In the special symbol information determining means 73, the reach determining means 73c is basically in a reach state in which it is expected that the big hit game will be performed when the big hit determining means 73a determines that the big hit game is to be performed. When it is determined not to perform a big hit game, it is determined whether or not to reach a reach state that is expected to be a big hit based on the reach random number of the special symbol information.

  In the special symbol information determining means 73, the fluctuation pattern determining means 73d is a symbol selected based on the determination results by the jackpot determining means 73a and the symbol determining means 73b (any one of the jackpot symbols A to F or outlier symbol), reach determination. The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined (determined) based on the determination result by the means 73c (whether to reach the reach state), the variation pattern random number or the like.

  The special symbol display control means 74 starts the variable display of the first special symbol when the first special symbol information is suspended, and the second special symbol information is triggered when the second special symbol information is suspended. After the symbol variation display is started, the special symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means 73d, the variation time and the special symbol defined by the variation pattern are variably displayed, and then the big hit determination means 73a The determination symbol indicating the determination result by the symbol determination means 73b is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined by the jackpot determining means 73a that a big hit game is to be performed, when any one of the big hit symbols A to F selected by the symbol determining means 73b is stopped and displayed, and it is determined not to perform the big hit game In this case, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the big hit determination means 73a performs the big hit game, the special game execution means 75 is determined by the special symbol display control means 74 to indicate the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the determination symbol selected by the symbol determination means 73b ( After any of the big winning symbols A to F) is stopped and displayed, the big winning game for opening the big winning opening 17a is performed with the number of rounds set according to the determined symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 17a during the big hit game is one kind of long-term open pattern (long win game that can win a prize ball). In the 16R (round) long-term opening, the big prize opening 17a is opened and closed over 16R, and each round starts after opening the big prize opening 17a, and, for example, nine game balls B win the big prize opening 17a. Alternatively, for example, when an R end condition of 30 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 17a is closed and the process ends. In the 8R long-term opening, the special prize opening 17a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round is started, it ends when the same R end condition as the 16R long-term opening is satisfied. In the 4R long-term opening, the special winning opening 17a is opened and closed over 4R, and after each round is started, it ends when the same R end condition as the 16R long-term opening is satisfied.

  Based on the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage unit 72 (that is, the special symbol information to be used later for the determination by the special symbol information determination unit 73), the prior determination unit 76, specifically, the symbol When the special symbol information is acquired by the information acquisition means 71, the special symbol information determination means 73 (big hit determination means 73a, symbol determination means 73b, reach determination means 73c, fluctuation pattern determination means 73d) is applied to the special symbol information. (E.g., whether or not to make a jackpot game, determine the jackpot symbols A to F, determine the out-of-game, determine whether to reach a reach, determine the variation pattern of the special symbol) in advance To do.

  On the other hand, the random number updating means 70 calculates a hit random number that is an 8-bit soft random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game advantageous to the player within a set range (0 to 199) for a minute time (4 ms). ) Is updated sequentially every time, and when it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, a hit design random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (deciding) the hit design, is within the set range (0 to 9). To update every minute time (4ms).

  When the game ball B passes the gate 15, the symbol information acquisition unit 71 satisfies the random number acquisition condition when the number of normal symbols held is less than 4, and the winning random number updated by the random number updating unit 70 and the winning symbol A random number is acquired as a set of normal symbol information. The normal symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 71 is stored (suspended) in the normal symbol information storage means 82, and the number of normal symbol information stored in the normal symbol information storage means 82 becomes the normal symbol information retention number.

  When the normal symbol is in the variable stop state and the normal symbol holding number is 1 or more, the start condition for starting the normal symbol change display is established, and is stored in the normal symbol information storage means 82 every time the start condition is satisfied. The normal symbol information is erased from the normal symbol information storage unit 82 (holding digestion) one by one for the determination by the normal symbol information determination unit 83 sequentially. Here, when a plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are put on hold, the plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are put on hold for digestion in the order obtained by the symbol information obtaining means 71.

  In the normal symbol information determination means 83, whether or not the hit determination means 83a performs the auxiliary game based on the hit random number of the normal symbol information that has been put on hold due to the establishment of the start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. If it is determined and the auxiliary game is determined to be performed, the symbol determination means 83b determines (selects) a winning symbol to be stopped based on the winning symbol random number of the normal symbol information, and the second symbol in the auxiliary game is determined. The opening pattern of the start port 16a, that is, which of a plurality of auxiliary games having different degrees of advantage is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the hit determination means 83a has a ratio of 1/10 when “normal game state” or “latent probability game state” (“low operation mode”) is set. In addition, when the “short-time gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” (“high operation mode”) is set, it is determined that the auxiliary game is performed at a ratio of 10/10. When the symbol determining means 83b determines that the auxiliary determining game is performed by the hit determining means 83a, as shown in FIG. 12, one of a plurality of big hit symbols (winning symbols a and b) is selected according to the selection rate shown. If it is selected and it is determined that the auxiliary game is not performed by the hit determination means 83a, the off symbol is selected.

  The normal symbol display control means 84 starts the normal symbol variable display when the normal symbol information is suspended and sets “normal gaming state” or “latent probability gaming state” (“low operation mode”). If “Time-short game state” or “Probability change game state” (“High operation mode”) is set for 12 seconds, after normal symbols are variably displayed for 0.5 seconds Then, the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the normal symbol information determination means 73 (winning symbol a, b, missed symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  In one game state (for example, “normal game state” or “latent probability game state”), the normal symbol information determination unit 83 sets a plurality of normal symbol variation times (variation patterns) based on the variation pattern random numbers. The normal symbol display control means 84 may display the fluctuation time and the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol information determination means 83 in a variable manner. In this case, the random number updating unit 70 sequentially updates the fluctuation pattern random number every minute time within the set range, and the symbol information acquisition unit 71 updates the fluctuation pattern random number updated by the random number updating unit 70 when the random number acquisition condition is satisfied. Is obtained together with a hit random number and a hit design random number.

  When it is determined by the hit determination means 83a that the auxiliary game execution means 85 performs the auxiliary game, the normal symbol display control means 84 stops the display of the determination symbol (one of the hit symbols a and b) indicating the determination result. Then, an auxiliary game is performed to open the second start port 16a with an opening pattern corresponding to the determination symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the opening pattern of the second starting port 16a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the type of the winning symbol and the gaming state (operation mode).

  The gaming state control means 86 (advantageous gaming state control means) is any one of a plurality of gaming states (“normal gaming state”, “short-time gaming state”, “latent probability gaming state”, “probability varying gaming state” shown in FIG. 13). Is set alternatively, and the game is controlled in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, the “normal gaming state” is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the “normal game state” or the “short-time game state” is set, the big hit probability determined to play the big hit game by the big hit determination means 73a is low (for example, about the approx. When the “latent probability gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” is set, the big hit probability is set to a high probability (for example, about 1/53 shown in FIG. 8).

  When “normal game state” or “latent game state” is set, the second start port operation mode for operating the second start port 16a is a low operation mode in which the second start port 16a is difficult to operate in the open state. When the “time saving gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” is set, a high operation mode is set in which the second start port 16a is easily opened. It should be noted that the “probability game state” corresponds to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the second start-up port operation mode is set to the low operation mode, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game is 1/10, the normal symbol variation time is 12 seconds, When the start opening pattern of the second start opening 11a during the game is set to 0.1 second x 1 time or 0.1 second x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time, and the high operation mode is set, The probability is set to 10/10, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.5 seconds, and the start opening pattern is set to 1.0 seconds × 6 times or 2.0 seconds × 3 times.

  When the big hit game is played by the special game execution means 75, the game state control means 86 changes the setting of the game state after the big hit game as shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and becomes a so-called “probability big hit”, the “probable change game state” is set after the big hit game ends, and after the big hit symbols A and B are stopped, When the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 24a and 24b (special symbol variation frequency) reaches 10,000 times, the state shifts to the “normal gaming state”. When the number of changes reaches 50 times, the game shifts to the “latent game state”, and when the number of special symbol changes reaches 10,000 times, the game shifts to the “normal game state”. In addition, when the “probability game state” is set, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is high, so the possibility of losing continuously 10,000 times is very low. Continue until When the big hit symbols D, E, and F are stopped and displayed to become a so-called “normal big hit”, after that, when the special symbol change count reaches 50 times, the state is shifted to the “normal gaming state”.

  As described above, from FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 13, when the big win is won based on the winning of the game ball B to the second start opening 14a, 16a, the gaming state after the big hit game is in the probability change gaming state. The rate at which the jackpot symbols A to C are selected is set higher than when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the game ball B at the first start port 13.

  As shown in FIG. 6, by means of a computer of the effect control board 63, the image control board 64, and the lamp control board 65, the game effect is given to the effect means 81 (image display 22, movable accessory device 23, speaker 67, lamps 68a and 68b. The effect control means 80 to be performed is configured. The effect control means 80 causes a game effect mainly composed of display on the image display 22 to be performed.

Next, the structure of the game board 5 around the first start port 13a and the entrance device 14 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14 are arranged side by side in the vicinity of the lower side of the outlet 37b of the ball guide passage 37 of the distribution passage unit 35, so that the first start An adjustment nail 12A (adjustment means) is provided near the upper part of the boundary between the mouth 13 and the entrance device 14. Here, the upper vicinity means a position that interferes with the game ball B immediately before entering the first start opening 13 or the entrance apparatus 14, and to the first start opening 13 and the entrance apparatus 14. This is the position that has the greatest influence on the entrance rate of the game balls B of the player.

  In the vicinity of the upper part of the left end side portion of the first start port 13, a start port side obstacle nail 12B is provided. That is, in the vicinity of the upper side of the first start port 13, the adjustment nail 12A and the start port side obstacle nail 12B are arranged to face each other at an interval through which one game ball B can pass, and the adjustment nail 12A and the start port side obstacle nail 12B. Thus, a start port inlet 77 (inlet of the first start region) that can enter the game ball B into the first start port 13 is defined (region indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 15).

  In the vicinity of the upper portion of the right end side portion of the entrance device 14, an entrance side obstruction nail 12C is provided. That is, in the vicinity of the upper part of the entrance device 14, the adjustment nail 12A and the entrance entrance obstacle nail 12C are arranged to face each other at an interval through which one game ball B can pass. By the nail 12C, an introduction port 78 through which the game ball B can be introduced into the ball inlet 26a of the entrance device 14 is defined (region indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 15). Thus, in the vicinity of the lower side of the outlet 37b of the ball guide passage 37, the starting port inlet 77 and the inlet port 78 are provided adjacent to the left and right. The sizes of the start port inlet 77 and the introduction port 78 are set to be within 13 mm, for example.

  Only when the game ball B flowing down from the outlet 37b of the ball guide passage 37 of the distribution passage unit 35 enters the start opening 77, can enter the first start opening 13 and enter the introduction opening 78. Only the ball entrance 26a of the entrance device 14 can enter the ball.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the adjustment nail 12A has its inclination (angle) in a direction away from or in the direction of approach (arrow A1 or A2 direction) with respect to the start opening side obstruction nail 12B or the entrance opening side obstruction nail 12C. By adjusting, the sizes of the start inlet 77 and the inlet 78 are enlarged or reduced. That is, the entrance rate of the game ball B to the start port entrance 77 and the introduction port 78 can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustment nail 12A.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the adjustment nail 12A is tilted in the direction of the arrow A1, the size (L1) of the start port 77 is enlarged while the size (L2) of the introduction port 78 is increased. ) Is reduced, it is easy for the game ball B to enter the start port 77, while the game ball B is difficult to enter the introduction port 78. As shown in FIG. 16 (2), when the adjustment nail 12A is tilted in the direction of arrow A2, the size (L1) of the start port 77 is reduced while the size (L2) of the introduction port 78 is increased. Therefore, it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the start port 77, while the game ball B can easily enter the introduction port 78. The game ball B that could not enter either the start port 77 or the introduction port 78 flows down to the ball discharge port 20.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 14, and 15, a ball entry preventing member 54 is provided in the vicinity of the left side of the first start port 13 and in the vicinity of the right side of the entrance device 14. The pair of left and right ball entry preventing members 54 are made of a synthetic resin plate that extends in the vertical direction and has a front-rear width equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball B, and is attached to the game board 4 so as to protrude forward. The ball entry preventing member 54 is a game ball B, a right game that is discharged from any one of the first to third out passages 42b, 43b, 44b of the upstream sorting device 36 to the downstream end of the left game area 6a. The game ball B that has flowed down the region 6 b has a function of preventing the game ball B from entering the start port inlet 77 or the introduction port 78. By providing the ball entry preventing member 54, only the game balls B distributed to the ball guiding passage 37 by the upstream distribution device 36 can enter the start port 77 or the introduction port 78.

The operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above and the background to the idea of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a non-opening / closing type first starting port and an opening / closing type second starting port, in the normal gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state However, since the frequency of the opening and closing of the second starting port is low and the opening time of the second starting port is set to be short, it is almost impossible to expect a winning game ball to the second starting port. Most of the lotteries were based on winning a game ball to the first starting port.

  However, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, a pair of adjusting nails arranged opposite to the vicinity of the entrance of the first start opening are made difficult for a game ball to enter the first start opening by the staff on the game hall side. When the inclination is adjusted, the winning rate of the game ball to the first starting port is remarkably reduced by adjusting the adjusting nail, and a lot of big hit lotteries based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port can be received. Disappear. As a result, the original playability of the pachinko gaming machine is impaired, which has been a major factor in reducing the interest rate of the game and reducing the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention includes a first entrance 13 through which a game ball B can pass, and a entrance device 14 having a second start port 14a and an out port 14b through which the game ball B can pass. The entrance device 14 includes a distribution device 19 that can distribute the game ball B that has entered the introduction port 78 to either the second start port 14a or the out port 14b. The ball opening devices 14 are arranged side by side, and a start port inlet 77 and an introduction port 78 of the first start port 13 are provided adjacent to the upper part of the ball port device 14, and the game ball B enters the start port inlet 77 and the introduction port 78. An adjustment nail 12A for adjusting the ball rate is provided, and when the adjustment nail 12A is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start opening 77, the adjustment ball 12A adjusts the game ball at the introduction port 78. It is configured so that B can easily enter the ball.

  In addition, when the big hit is won based on the winning of the game ball B to the second starting port 14a, the game after the big hit game is finished, compared to the case where the big hit is won based on the winning of the game ball B to the first starting port 13. The ratio (selection rate) at which the probability variation jackpot for transitioning the state to the probability variation gaming state is selected is set high.

  If the inclination of the adjustment nail 12A is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start opening 77, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12A makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the introduction port 78. 2. The possibility that the game ball B wins at the starting port 14a is increased, and the game can be performed with a sense of expectation for winning a promising big hit.

  On the other hand, if the inclination of the adjustment nail 12A is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port 78, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12A makes it easier for the game ball B to win the start port 77. A lot of jackpot lotteries based on winning of the game ball B to the first start port 13 can be received.

  As described above, in the present invention, even if the inclination of the adjustment nail 12A is adjusted so that the game ball B is difficult to enter the start opening 77, the player does not enter a disadvantageous state. It is possible to prevent the adjustment nail 12 </ b> A from being adjusted so that the game ball B hardly enters the ball 77. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the winning rate of the game ball B at the first start port 13, maintain the original game performance of the pachinko gaming machine, and reduce the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Large factors can be eliminated.

  The number of prize balls when the game ball B wins the first start port 13 is set to “1”, and the number of prize balls when the game ball B wins the second start port 14a is the first start number. Since “3” is set, which is larger than the number of prize balls when the game ball B wins in the mouth 13, by setting the number of prize balls in the first start mouth 13 in consideration of the profit on the game hall side. Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent the adjustment nail 12A from being adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start opening 77.

  Further, the ball guiding passage 37 capable of guiding the game ball B to the vicinity of the upper part of the starting port inlet 77 and the introduction port 78, and the upstream sorting device capable of distributing the game ball B to either the ball guiding passage 37 or the outside of the ball guiding passage 37. Since 36 is provided, only the game balls B distributed to the ball guide passage 37 at a predetermined ratio of 1 / multiple can enter the start opening 77, so that the preset first start opening 13 wins. The game can be progressed at a rate.

  Since the ball entry preventing member 54 for preventing the game ball B distributed outside the ball guide passage 37 by the upstream distribution device 36 from entering the start port 77 and the introduction port 78 is provided, the upstream distribution device 36 is provided. It is possible to configure so that only the game balls B distributed to the ball guide passage 37 can enter the start port 77 and the introduction port 78, and the winning rate of the game balls B to the first start port 13 in the normal game state is stabilized. It can be made. As a result, the operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is improved.

Next, a modified example in which Example 1 is partially modified will be described.
[1] As shown in FIG. 17, the entrance device 14A is formed in an upwardly open vertically long cylindrical shape, and includes an introduction passage 101 including a ball inflow port 101a and a game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 101. The second start port 14a (second start region) and the distribution passage 102 (distribution means) that can be distributed to any one of the out ports 14b and 14c (regions other than the second start region) are provided. Out ports 14b and 14c are formed in opposite side walls of the branch passage 102, and a second start port 14a is formed at a lower end portion of the distribution passage 102 (below the outlet ports 14b and 14c). When the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 101 from the ball inflow port 101a flows down the distribution passage 102, the outflow ports 14b and 14c and the second start are started according to the flow mode (flow direction, flow speed, etc.). It is distributed to any of the mouths 14a.

[2] As shown in FIG. 18, synthetic resin molded bodies 103, 104, and 105 may be provided as adjustment means instead of brass nails in the vicinity of the top of the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14. . These synthetic resin molded bodies 103, 104, 105 are fixedly supported by the game board 5 at their base end portions.

  A start port inlet 77A is defined by a pair of left and right synthetic resin moldings 103 and 104 arranged opposite to each other in the vicinity of the upper side of the first start port 13 (a region indicated by a one-dot chain line). A pair of left and right synthetic resin molded bodies 103 and 105 arranged opposite to each other form an introduction port 78A (region indicated by a one-dot chain line). When the synthetic resin molding 103 is tilted in the direction of the arrow A3, the game ball B is difficult to enter the start port 77B, while the game ball B is easy to enter the introduction port 78A. When the molded body 103 is tilted in the direction of the arrow A4, the game ball B is difficult to enter the introduction port 78A, while the game ball B is easy to enter the start port 77A. The synthetic resin molded body 103 may be a nail.

[3] Even if a mounting hole portion is formed in the vicinity of the upper part of the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14 of the game board 5 and a synthetic resin molded body as an adjusting means is detachably mounted in the mounting hole portion. Good. Thereby, various synthetic resin moldings having different angles can be easily attached to and detached from the game board 5.

[4] As shown in FIG. 19, in the game area 6, the first start port 13 is located near the lower side of the outlet 37 b of the ball guide passage 37 of the distribution passage unit 35, and the first start port 13 is located near the left and right sides of the first start port 13, respectively. The entrance device 14 may be provided.

  Adjustment nails 12A1 and 12A2 (adjustment means) are provided in the vicinity of the upper part of the boundary between the first starting port 13 and the left and right entrance devices 14, respectively, and the right end portion of the right entrance device 14 and the left entrance device. 14 is provided with a ball entrance side obstacle nail 12B1 and 12C1 facing the adjustment nails 12A1 and 12A2, respectively, and a pair of adjustment nails 12A1 and 12A2 and a ball entrance side obstacle nail 12B1 and 12C1 are formed. The start port inlet 77B and the introduction ports 78B1 and 78B2 are provided adjacent to the left and right. When the pair of adjustment nails 12A1 and 12A2 are adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the start port 77B, the adjustment makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the left and right introduction ports 78B1 and 78B2. Configured as follows.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, the first start port 13 and the entrance device 14 may be provided side by side in the left game area 6a. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the distribution path unit 35. In the vicinity of the upper part of the first starting port 13 and the entrance device 14, a starting port entrance 77C is defined by the adjusting nail 12A3 (adjusting means) and the starting port side obstacle nail 12B2, and the adjusting nail 12A3 and the entrance port side obstacle are formed. An introduction port 78C is defined by the nail 12C2.

  By adjusting the inclination (angle) of the adjusting nail 12A3 in the direction of separating or approaching (in the direction of the arrow) the start opening side obstruction nail 12B2 or the entrance opening side obstruction nail 12C2, it is introduced into the start opening entrance 77C. When the adjustment nail 12A3 is adjusted so that the size of the opening 78C is enlarged or reduced and the game ball B is difficult to enter the start opening 77C (the size of the start opening 77C is reduced), the adjustment nail 12A3 is adjusted. Is configured so that the game ball B can easily enter the introduction port 78C (the size of the introduction port 78C is enlarged). Only game balls B that have entered the start port 77C can win the first start port 13, and only game balls B that have entered the introduction port 78C can be introduced to the ball entrance 26a of the entrance device 14. It is. The game ball B that could not enter either the start port 77C or the introduction port 78C flows down toward the downstream end of the right game area 6a.

[6] The ball opening device includes a first start port (second start region), a second start port (region other than the second start region), and a game ball B that starts with the first start port and the second start region. It is good also as a structure which has the distribution apparatus which can distribute to a mouth alternately.
[7] The entrance device is divided into a first start port (second start region), an out port (region other than the second start region), and the game ball B is divided into the first start port and the out port. It is good also as a structure which has a possible distribution apparatus. It is possible to surely prevent a decrease in the winning rate of the game ball to the first start port due to the adjustment of the adjustment nail so that the game ball B does not easily enter the entrance of the first start port.

[8] The first start port 13 as the first start region may be a start port having the function (role) of the gate 15. That is, it may be configured such that the normal symbol variation display is performed and the normal symbol winning lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball B at the first start port 13.

[9] The rotation member 29 of the distribution device 19 may be driven by the driving means so as to rotate between the first distribution position and the second distribution position.
[10] The first to third upstream distribution means of the upstream distribution device 36 may be electric distribution means.

[11] The number of prize balls when the game ball B wins the first start port 13 and the number of game balls B when the game ball B wins the second start port 14a, 16a are the same number of prize balls (for example, “1 Or “3” etc.).

A pachinko gaming machine 1B according to a second embodiment will be described. In addition, about the structure fundamentally the same as Example 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 22, a large winning opening device 17 (variable winning device) and a winning opening device 90 are provided side by side at the downstream end portion of the right game area 6b. The big prize opening 17a of the big prize opening device 17 is normally in a closed state (first state) in which it is difficult for the game ball B to win (win) by the opening / closing member 17b and the big prize opening SOL17d. B can operate in an open state (second state) where it is easy to win (win).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the ball entrance device 90 is configured to detect a general winning port SW for detecting a game ball B that passes (wins) the general winning port (normal winning port) 90a, the out port 90b, and the general winning port 90a. (Not shown), an out port SW (not shown) for detecting the game ball B that has passed through the out port 90b, and a distribution device 93 that can distribute the game ball B to the general winning port 90a and the out port 90b. ing.

  The distribution device 93 is configured in the same structure as the distribution device 19 of the first embodiment, and includes an introduction passage 94 including a ball inflow port 94a into which the game ball B can flow, and first and second ball guide passages 95a, 95b, discharge ports 95c and 95d through which the game ball B can be discharged to the game area 6, and a plurality of game balls B introduced sequentially into the introduction passage 94 are alternately set to the first and second ball guide passages 95a and 95b. A distribution mechanism 96 that distributes the pieces individually is provided.

  A general winning opening 90a is provided on the rear side of the lower end portion of the first ball guide passage 95a, and an out port 90b is provided on the rear side of the lower end portion of the second ball guide passage 95b. At the lower part of the first and second ball guiding passages 95a and 95b, the game balls B that have fallen through the first and second ball guiding passages 95a and 95b are redirected to the general winning port 90a and the out port, respectively. First and second guide portions 95e and 95f capable of guiding to 90b are provided.

  The distribution mechanism 96 includes a rotating member 97, a bulging portion 98, a fixed magnet 99, and a movable magnet 100. The rotating member 97 includes first and second switching blades 97a and 97b and a distributing blade 97c, and the bulging portion 98 includes first and second switching blades 97a and 97b that are engaged with each other. It has the 2nd rotation control part 98a, 98b.

  When the rotation member 97 is in the first distribution position shown in FIG. 23 (1), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the first ball guide passage 95a by the distribution blade 97c, and The first switching blade 97a is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the first distribution position to the second distribution position. Next, when the rotating member 97 is at the second distribution position shown in FIG. 23 (2), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution blade 97c. Then, the second switching blade 97b is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the second distribution position to the first distribution position. Therefore, the plurality of game balls B sequentially introduced from the ball inlet 94a into the introduction passage 94 are alternately distributed to the first ball guide passage 95a and the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution mechanism 96, that is, in general It is possible to enter (pass) alternately into the winning opening 90a and the out opening 90b.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (1), when the rotation member 97 is in the first distribution position, all of the game balls B guided to the first ball guide passage 95a by the distribution blade 97c are in general prizes. Instead of passing through the opening 90a, it may be discharged from the lower part of the first ball guiding passage 95a to the gaming area 6 through the discharge openings 95c, 95d.

Next, the structure of the game board 5 around the winning prize opening 17 and the entrance apparatus 90 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, an adjustment nail 12E (adjustment means) is provided in the vicinity of the upper part of the boundary between the big prize opening device 17 and the ball opening device 90. Here, the upper vicinity means a position that interferes with the game ball B immediately before entering the open big winning opening 17a or the entrance apparatus 90, and the open large winning opening 17a and the incoming ball. This is the position that has the greatest influence on the entrance rate of the game ball B into the mouth device 90.

  In the vicinity of the upper portion of the open large winning opening 17a, a winning opening 110 is defined by the adjusting nail 12E and the left end edge of the open / close member 17b. Above the right end side portion of the entrance device 90, the entrance-side obstacle nail 12F is disposed to face the adjustment nail 12E diagonally upward to the right. That is, in the vicinity of the upper portion of the entrance device 90, an introduction port 111 is formed that can introduce the game ball B into the entrance port 94a of the entrance device 90 by the adjusting nail 12E and the entrance port side obstacle nail 12F. ing. As described above, the inlet port 111 and the winning port inlet 110 are provided adjacent to the left and right in the vicinity of the top of the large winning port 17a and the ball opening device 90 in the open state.

  The game ball B that has flowed down the right game area 6b can enter the open large winning port 17a only when it enters the winning port entrance 110, and can enter the open port 111 only when it enters the introducing port 111. It is possible to enter the entrance 94a.

  The adjustment nail 12E can adjust the entrance rate of the game ball B to the winning opening entrance 110 and the introduction opening 111 by adjusting the inclination (angle) in the direction of the arrow B1 or B2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (1), when the adjustment nail 12E is tilted in the direction of the arrow B1, the game ball B is guided by the adjustment nail 12E in the direction of the big winning opening 17a and is played at the winning opening entrance 110. While the ball B is easy to enter, the game ball B is difficult to enter the introduction port 111.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (2), when the adjustment nail 12E is tilted in the direction of arrow B2, the game ball B comes into contact with the adjustment nail 12E and is turned to the introduction port 111 side. While it becomes easier to enter the game, it becomes difficult for the game ball B to enter the winning entrance 110. Note that the game ball B that could not enter the winning port entrance 110 or the introduction port 111 flows down toward the ball discharge port 20.

The operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1A according to the second embodiment described above and the background to the idea of the pachinko gaming machine 1A will be described.
Conventionally, when a big win lottery is won based on the winning of the game ball B to the first or second starting port 13, 14a, 16a, a big win game is performed in which the big win port 17a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. .

  However, when the adjustment nail disposed near the upper portion of the big prize opening device 17 is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the entrance of the big prize opening 17a in the open state, the big prize opening 17a is adjusted by the adjustment nail. The number of so-called loss balls that could not enter the entrance of the ball and flow down to the ball discharge port increased, giving the player a sense of loss.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1B of the present invention, the large winning opening device 17 that can operate in the closed state in which the game ball B is difficult to enter and the open state in which the game ball B is easy to enter, Mouth) The entrance device 90 having the entrance port 90a and the exit port 90b is provided, and the entrance device 90 can distribute the game ball B that has entered the introduction port 111 to either the general winning port 90a or the out port 90b. It has a distribution device 93, and the big prize opening device 17 and the ball entrance device 90 are arranged side by side in the right and left, and the prize winning port entrance 110 and the introduction port 111 are provided adjacent to the upper part thereof, and the big prize opening 17a is opened. When the adjustment nail 12E is adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the winning port entrance 110 in the state, the adjustment ball 12E is adjusted so that the game ball B can easily enter the introduction port 111. Has been.

  If the inclination of the adjustment nail 12E is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the winning opening 110, the adjustment nail 12E makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the introduction port 111. Even if the game ball B does not win the winning port 17a, if the game ball B that has entered the ball opening device 90 wins the general winning port 91, the same number as the winning ball when winning the big winning port 17 Can be obtained (see FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, when the inclination of the adjustment nail 12E is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port 111, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12E makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the winning port entrance 110. Thus, it is possible to reliably reduce the loss ball and prevent the player from feeling lost.

  As described above, in the present invention, even if the inclination of the adjustment nail 12E is adjusted so that the game ball B is difficult to enter the winning opening 110, it does not become a disadvantage for the player. It is possible to prevent the adjustment nail 12E from being adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter 110.

A modified example in which the second embodiment is partially modified will be described.
[1] In the allocating device 93, the rotating member 97 may be driven by the driving means so as to rotate between the first allocating position and the second allocating position.
[2] As for the entrance device, the number of award balls is different (for example, “5” and “15”), two general winning mouths (ordinary winning mouths), and the game ball B are alternately used as two general winning mouths. It is good also as a structure which has the distribution apparatus which can be distributed to.

A pachinko gaming machine 1C according to a third embodiment will be described. In addition, about the structure fundamentally the same as Example 1, 2, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 25, a starting port device (variable winning device) 113 is provided immediately below the first starting port 13, and a ball entrance device 114 is provided in the vicinity of the left side of the starting port device 113. The right game area 6a is provided with first and second grand prize winning ports 17 and 17A stepwise from the upstream side to the downstream side.

  The starter device 113 includes a second starter 113a, a pair of left and right opening / closing members 113b that rotate around an axis orthogonal to the board surface to open and close the second starter 113a, and a game that has won the second starter 113a. It has a second start port SW (not shown) for detecting the sphere B and a second start port SOL (not shown) for opening and closing the pair of opening / closing members 113b. The second start port 113a is normally in a closed state (first state) in which the game ball B is difficult to win by the pair of opening / closing members 113b and the second start port SOL, and the open state and the game ball B are easy to win. It can operate in the open state (second state).

  As shown in FIG. 26, the entrance device 114 has the same structure and configuration as the entrance device 90 of the second embodiment, and includes a general winning port (ordinary winning port) 114a, an out port 1114b, and a general winning port. A general winning opening SW that detects the gaming ball B that passes (wins) through the mouth 114a, an out opening SW that detects the gaming ball B that passes through the out opening 114b, and the gaming balls B into the general winning opening 114a and the out opening 114b. And a sorter 115 that can sort. The distribution device 115 has the same structure and configuration as the distribution device 93 of the second embodiment.

  When the rotating member 97 is at the first distribution position shown in FIG. 26 (1), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the first ball guide passage 95a by the distribution blade 97c, The first switching blade 97a is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the first distribution position to the second distribution position.

  Next, when the rotating member 97 is at the second distribution position shown in FIG. 26 (2), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution blade 97c. Then, the second switching blade 97b is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the second distribution position to the first distribution position. Therefore, the plurality of game balls B sequentially introduced from the ball inlet 94a into the introduction passage 94 are alternately distributed to the first ball guide passage 95a and the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution mechanism 96, that is, in general It is possible to enter (pass) alternately into the winning opening 114a and the out opening 114b.

Next, the structure of the game board 5 around the start port device 113 and the entrance device 114 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 25 and 27, an adjustment nail 12G (adjusting means) is provided in the vicinity of the upper right portion of the entrance device 114, and in the vicinity of the upper portion of the left end portion of the entrance device 114. A ball entrance side obstacle nail 12H is provided. In other words, the entrance entrance side obstacle nail 12H and the adjustment nail 12G are disposed opposite to each other in the vicinity of the upper part of the entrance device 14, and the game ball B is entered by the entrance entrance obstacle nail 12H and the adjustment nail 12G. An introduction port 116 that can be introduced into the mouth device 114 is partitioned.

  A start opening side obstruction nail 12I is provided in the vicinity of the upper portion of the left opening / closing member 113b in the open state of the start opening device 113, and is disposed at a position obliquely upward to the right with respect to the adjustment nail 12G. In other words, the start port side obstacle nail 12I and the adjustment nail 12G are arranged opposite to each other in the vicinity of the upper side of the second start port 113a in the open state, and the second start in the open state by the adjustment nail 12G and the start port side obstacle nail 12I. A start port entrance 117 through which the game ball B can enter the port 113a is defined. Thus, in the vicinity of the upper part of the ball opening device 114 and the opened second start port 113, the introduction port 116 and the start port inlet 117 are provided adjacent to each other. Note that the sizes of the introduction port 116 and the start port inlet 117 are each set within, for example, 13 mm.

  The game ball B that has flowed down the left game area 6a can enter the ball inlet 94a of the entrance device 114 only when it enters the introduction port 116, and is open only when it enters the start port 117. The second start opening 113a can be awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the adjustment nail 12G adjusts its inclination (angle) in the direction away from or in the direction of approach (arrow C1 or C2) with respect to the entrance entrance obstruction nail 12H or the start entrance obstruction nail 12I. Thus, the sizes of the inlet 116 and the start inlet 117 are enlarged or reduced. That is, the entrance rate of the game ball B to the introduction port 116 and the start port entrance 117 can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustment nail 12G.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (1), when the adjustment nail 12G is tilted in the direction of the arrow C1, the size of the inlet port 117 is increased while the size of the inlet port 116 is reduced. The game ball B can easily enter the start port entrance 117, while the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port 116. As shown in FIG. 27 (2), when the adjusting nail 12G is tilted in the direction of the arrow C2, the size of the inlet port 116 is increased while the size of the start port inlet 117 is reduced. However, it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the start port entrance 117. The game ball B that could not enter any of the introduction port 116 and the start port inlet 117 flows down toward the ball discharge port 20.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a second big prize opening device 17 </ b> A (variable winning device) is provided on the right side of the center accessory 21. The second grand prize opening device 17A includes a grand prize opening 17a1, an opening / closing member 17b1 that rotates about an axis orthogonal to the board surface to open and close the grand prize opening 17a1, and a game ball B that has won the big prize opening 17a1. It has a special winning opening SW (not shown) to be detected and a special winning opening SOL (not shown) for opening and closing the opening / closing member 17b1. The big winning opening 17a1 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 17b1 and the big winning opening SOL so that the game ball B is difficult to win (impossible to win) and is in an open state where the game ball B is easy to win. Can operate.

  A ball entrance device 90A is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the second large prize opening device 17A. This entrance apparatus 90A has the same configuration and structure as the entrance apparatus 90 of the second embodiment, and passes through a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 90a, an out opening 90b, and a general winning opening 90a (winning). ) A general winning opening SW (not shown) for detecting the gaming ball B, an out opening SW (not shown) for detecting the gaming ball B that has passed through the out opening 90b, and the general winning opening 90a and the out opening. And a sorting device 93 capable of sorting into 90b.

  In the vicinity of the upper part of the entrance device 90A, an introduction port is defined by the adjustment nail 12M and the obstacle nail 12N. When the inclination of the adjustment nail 12M is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the entrance of the open large winning opening 17a1 (the adjustment nail 12M is inclined toward the large winning opening side), the adjustment nail 12M is adjusted. It is configured so that the game ball B can easily enter the introduction port. On the other hand, when the inclination of the adjustment nail 12M is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port (the adjustment nail 12M is inclined toward the obstacle nail 12N), the game ball enters the entrance of the open large winning port 17a1. It is configured so that B can easily enter the ball.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1C of the third embodiment described above and the background to the idea of the pachinko gaming machine 1C will be described.
Conventionally, the second start port 113a is opened and closed more frequently in the probability changing game state and the short-time game state (specific game state) than in the normal game state and the latent probability game state, and the second start port 113a is opened. Since the time becomes longer, it is highly possible to expect the game ball B to win the second start port 113a. In addition, since the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball B to the second starting port 113a is performed in preference to the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball B to the first starting port 13, most of the big hit lottery Is based on the winning of the game ball B to the second starting port 113a.

  In this way, it is possible to receive a lot of big hit lottery based on winning of the game ball B to the second start port 113a while suppressing the decrease of the game balls B owned by the player, and to the second start port 113a. When winning in the big hit lottery based on the winning of B, the probability that the probability variation big winning symbol is selected and displayed is set higher than in the case of winning in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball B to the first start port 13. (See FIG. 9).

  However, when the adjustment nail disposed in the vicinity of the upper side of the left opening / closing member 113b in the open state of the start port device 113 is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the entrance of the second start port 113a in the open state. The so-called loss ball that flows down to the ball discharge port without winning the second start port 113a increases, and the player cannot maintain the game ball B that the player owns.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1C of the present invention includes a start opening device 113 that can be changed between a closed state in which the game ball B is difficult to enter and an open state in which the game ball B is easy to enter, and a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening). ) It has a ball entrance device 114 having 114a and an out port 114b, the start port device 113 and the ball entrance device 114 are juxtaposed side by side, the introduction port 116 and the start port inlet 117 are provided adjacent to each other, and the second start When the adjustment nail 12G is adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the start port entrance 117 when the opening 113a is in the open state, the game ball B enters the introduction port 116 by adjusting the adjustment nail 12G. Configured to be easy.

  If the inclination of the adjustment nail 12G is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start port entrance 117, the adjustment nail 12G makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the introduction port 116. The possibility that the ball B wins the general winning opening 114a is high, and when winning the general winning opening 114a, more winning balls can be obtained than when the game ball B wins the second starting opening 113a. (See FIG. 7). Therefore, a decrease in the number of game balls B owned by the player can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, when the inclination of the adjustment nail 12G is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port 116, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12G makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the start port entrance 117. Many lottery lotteries based on winning of the game ball B to the second starting port 113a can be received.

  As described above, in the present invention, even if the adjustment nail 12G is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start port entrance 117 of the second start port 113a, it is not disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the adjustment nail 12G from being adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start port entrance 117.

Next, a modified example in which Example 3 is partially modified will be described.
[1] The opening / closing member of the starting port device may be configured to open / close about an axis parallel to the board surface, and the second starting port may be opened / closed by the opening / closing member.
[2] As an adjusting means, a synthetic resin molded body may be provided instead of the brass nail.
[3] In the allocating device 115, the rotating member 97 may be driven by the driving means so as to rotate between the first allocating position and the second allocating position.
[4] The entrance device 114 may be provided on both the left and right sides of the starting device. In this case, it is possible to reduce the lost ball of the game ball B flowing down the right game area 6b.

A pachinko gaming machine 1D according to a fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, about the structure fundamentally the same as Examples 1-3, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted or demonstrated easily.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the game area 6, a general winning opening 120 (ordinary winning opening) (winning area) and a ball opening apparatus 121 are located near the lower side of the outlet 37 b of the ball guiding path 37 of the distribution path unit 35. Are arranged side by side.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the entrance device 121 has the same structure as the entrance devices 90 and 114 of the second and third embodiments, and includes a first start port (start region) 121a and an out port 121b (start). A region other than the region), a first start port SW that detects the game ball B that passes (wins) through the first start port 121a, an out port SW that detects the game ball B that passes the out port 121b, and a game ball A sorting device 124 that can sort B into the first start port 121a and the out port 121b is provided. The out port SW may be omitted.

  When the rotating member 97 is at the first distribution position shown in FIG. 29 (1), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the first ball guide passage 95a by the distribution blade 97c, The first switching blade 97a is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the first distribution position to the second distribution position. Next, when the rotating member 97 is in the second distribution position shown in FIG. 29 (2), the game ball B introduced into the introduction passage 94 is guided to the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution blade 97c. Then, the second switching blade 97b is dropped while being pushed, and the rotating member 97 is switched from the second distribution position to the first distribution position. Therefore, the plurality of game balls B sequentially introduced into the introduction passage 94 from the ball inlet 94a are alternately distributed to the first ball guide passage 95a and the second ball guide passage 95b by the distribution mechanism 96, that is, It is possible to enter (pass) alternately into the 1 start port 121a and the out port 121b.

Next, the structure of the game board 5 around the general winning opening 120 and the entrance apparatus 121 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 30, an adjusting nail 12 </ b> J (adjusting means) is provided in the vicinity of the upper part of the boundary between the general winning opening 120 and the entrance apparatus 121. In the vicinity of the upper part of the left end portion of the general winning opening 120, a winning opening side obstacle nail 12K is provided. That is, in the vicinity of the upper portion of the general winning opening 120, the adjusting nail 12J and the winning opening side obstruction nail 12K are arranged to face each other at an interval that allows one game ball B to pass through the adjusting nail 12J and the starting opening side obstruction nail 12K. A winning entrance 122 (entrance of the winning area) through which the game ball B can enter the general winning opening 120 is defined (area indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 30).

  In the vicinity of the upper part of the left end portion of the entrance device 121, an entrance side obstruction nail 12L is provided. That is, in the vicinity of the upper part of the entrance device 21, the adjustment nail 12J and the entrance side obstruction nail 12L are arranged to face each other at an interval through which one game ball B can pass. 12L forms an inlet 123 into which the game ball B can be introduced into the ball inlet 94a of the entrance device 121 (region indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 30). As described above, in the vicinity of the lower side of the outlet 37b of the ball guide passage 37, the introduction winning port inlet 122 and the introduction port 123 are provided adjacent to each other on the left and right. The sizes of the winning opening 122 and the introducing port 123 are set within 13 mm, for example.

  Only when the game ball B dropped from the outlet 37b of the ball guide passage 37 of the distribution passage unit 35 enters the winning opening 122, can enter the general winning opening 120, and only when entering the introduction opening 123. It is possible to enter the ball inlet 94a of the ball inlet apparatus 121.

  The adjusting nail 12J adjusts its inclination (angle) in a direction away from or in the direction approaching (in the direction of the arrow D1 or D2) with respect to the start opening side obstruction nail 12K or the entrance entrance obstruction nail 12L. The sizes of the inlet 122 and the inlet 123 are enlarged or reduced. In other words, the rate of entering the game ball B into the winning port entrance 122 and the introduction port 123 can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustment nail 12J.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (1), when the adjustment nail 12J is tilted in the direction of the arrow D1, the size (L3) of the winning opening 122 is enlarged, while the size (L4) of the inlet 123 is increased. ) Is reduced, it becomes easier for the game ball B to enter the winning opening 122, while it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the entrance 123. As shown in FIG. 30 (2), when the adjustment nail 12J is tilted in the direction of the arrow D2, the size (L4) of the introduction port 123 is enlarged, while the size (L3) of the winning port entrance 122 is reduced. Therefore, the game ball B can easily enter the introduction port 123, while the game ball B does not easily enter the winning port entrance 122. In addition, since the ball entry preventing member 54 is provided in the vicinity of the left side of the general winning opening 122 and in the vicinity of the right side of the ball opening device 121, the ball guiding passage 37 is provided by the upstream sorting device 36. Only the game balls B distributed to can enter the winning entrance 122 or the introduction port 123. In addition, the game ball B that could not enter any of the winning port entrance 122 and the introduction port 123 flows down toward the ball discharge port 20.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1D of the fourth embodiment described above and the background to the idea of the pachinko gaming machine 1D will be described.
Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a non-opening / closing type first starting port and an opening / closing type second starting port, in the normal gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state However, since the frequency of the opening and closing of the second starting port is low and the opening time of the second starting port is set to be short, it is almost impossible to expect a winning game ball to the second starting port. Most of the lotteries were based on winning a game ball to the first starting port.

  However, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, a pair of adjusting nails opposed to the upper vicinity of the first start opening is made difficult for the game ball to enter the first start opening by the staff on the game hall side. When the inclination is adjusted, the winning rate of the game ball to the first starting port is remarkably reduced by adjusting the adjusting nail, and a lot of big hit lotteries based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port can be received. Disappear. As a result, the original playability of the pachinko gaming machine is impaired, which has been a major factor in reducing the interest rate of the game and reducing the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 1D of the present invention has a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 120 through which the game ball B can pass, and a first entrance 121a and an out port 121b through which the game ball B can pass. The game entrance device 121 includes a distribution device 124 that can distribute the game ball B entered the introduction port 123 to either the first start port 121a or the out port 121b. 120 and the entrance device 121 are arranged side by side on the left and right, and a winning entrance 122 and an introduction port 123 are provided adjacent to the left and right in the vicinity of the entrance, and the game ball B enters the winning entrance 122 and the introduction port 123. An adjustment nail 12J for adjusting the rate is provided, and when the adjustment nail 12J is adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the winning port entrance 122, the adjustment nail 12J adjusts the game ball B to the introduction port 123. To make it easier to enter It is.

  If the inclination of the adjustment nail 12J is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the winning opening 122, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12J makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the introduction port 123. There is a high possibility that the game ball B that has entered the ball opening device 121 will win the first starting port 121a.

  On the other hand, when the inclination of the adjustment nail 12J is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the introduction port 123, the adjustment of the adjustment nail 12J makes it easier for the game ball B to enter the winning port entrance 122. When the game ball B wins the general winning opening 120, more prize balls can be obtained than when the game ball B wins the first start opening 121a (see FIG. 7).

  Thus, in the present invention, the adjustment nail 12J is adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball B to enter the entrance 123 where the game ball B can enter the entrance device 121 having the first start port 121a. However, since it is not disadvantageous for the player, the adjustment nail 12J can be prevented from being adjusted so that the game hall side does not easily enter the introduction port 123 on the game hall side. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent a decrease in the winning rate of the game ball B to the first start port 121a due to the adjustment of the adjustment nail.

A modified example in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified will be described.
[1] The ball entrance device is provided with a general winning port and an out port, and the ball entrance device and the first starting port are arranged side by side, and the adjustment nail 12G and the right and left obstacle nails arranged opposite to the adjustment nail 12G When the adjustment nail 12J is adjusted so that the game ball B does not easily enter the start opening, the adjustment opening 12J is adjusted by adjusting the adjustment nail 12J. You may comprise so that the game ball B may enter easily into an introduction port.

[2] The ball opening device is different from the number of the winning balls (for example, “5” and “15”) in two general winning ports (ordinary winning ports) and the game ball B in any of the two general winning ports. It may be configured to have a sorter that can be divided into two, and the entrance device and the first start port may be provided side by side.

[3] A synthetic resin molded body may be provided as an adjusting means instead of the brass nail (see FIG. 18).

[4] The entrance device may be configured as shown in FIG. Specifically, the entrance device includes a distribution passage (distribution means) that can be distributed to either the first start port or the out port, and an out port is formed in opposite side walls of the distribution passage. A first start port is formed at the lower end portion of the distribution passage. The game balls B that have entered the entrance device are distributed to either the out-port or the first start-up port depending on the flow-down mode (flow-down direction, flow-down speed, etc.) when flowing down the sorting passage.

[5] A ball entrance device 121 may be provided in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the general winning opening 120, and the winning opening entrance 132 and a pair of left and right inlets 133 may be provided adjacent to each other.
[6] In the distribution device 124, the rotation member 97 may be driven by the driving unit so as to rotate between the first distribution position and the second distribution position.

  The present invention can be implemented by appropriately combining the first to fourth embodiments, and can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines can be used. The present invention is applicable.

B Game ball 1D Pachinko machine 12J Adjustment nail (adjustment means)
120 General prize opening (winning area)
121a First starting port (starting region)
121b Out mouth (other area)
122 Winning mouth entrance (winning area entrance)
123 Introduction port 124 Sorting device (sorting means)

Claims (2)

A starting area through which game balls can pass;
A winning area through which game balls can pass;
A game ball having an introduction port into which a game ball can enter, and a distribution means capable of distributing the game ball entered into the introduction port to either the starting region or any other region;
An entrance of the winning area and the introduction port are provided adjacent to each other,
An adjusting means is provided for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls to the entrance of the winning area and the introduction opening,
When the adjustment means is adjusted so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the entrance of the winning area, the adjustment means is adjusted so that the game ball can easily enter the introduction port. To play. A starting area through which game balls can pass;
A winning area through which game balls can pass;
A game ball having an introduction port into which a game ball can enter, and a distribution means capable of distributing the game ball entered into the introduction port to either the winning area or the other area;
Providing the inlet of the starting area and the inlet adjacent to each other,
Provide an adjusting means for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls to the entrance of the start area and the introduction port,
When the adjustment means is adjusted so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the entrance of the start area, the adjustment means is adjusted so that the game ball can easily enter the introduction port. To play.