JP2016077742A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of stably flowing game balls into a stage side.SOLUTION: In a game machine in which a game area 7 is divided into a first area 33a and a second area 33b, game balls in the first area 33a can be flown from a specific inflow port 53 into the second area 33b, and the game balls flown from the specific inflow port 53 into the second area 33b are transferred on a stage 35 to be able to discharged to a side of the first area 33a, there are provided a specific distribution device 40 that guides the game balls in the first area 33a to the specific inflow port 53 with a predetermined probability, first detection means 45 capable of detecting game balls flown into the specific distribution device 40, second detection means 54 capable of detecting game balls guided to a side of the specific inflow port 53 by the specific distribution device 40. A configuration is made such that an error determination is performed on the basis of a detection signal from the first detection means 45 and a detection signal from the second detection means 54.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and arrange ball machines.

  For example, in many pachinko machines, a central unit as a display frame of image display means such as liquid crystal display means is arranged in the approximate center of the game area. The area (second area) in the central unit is separated from the other areas (first area) in the game area, and the game ball that is launched by the launching means and enters the first area is, for example, the central unit. It is possible to flow into the second region from a specific inflow port provided on the side portion. Further, the central unit is provided with a stage, and the game balls that have flowed into the second area from the specific inflow port freely roll on the stage and are then discharged to the first area side.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, when the symbol starting means is provided in the first area below the central unit, and the game ball rolling on the stage falls, for example, from the dropping part at the center in the left-right direction to the first area Are often configured to win the symbol starting means with a high probability (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-61066 A

  In the conventional gaming machine as described above, if the game ball flows into the stage side through the specific inlet, for example, the symbol can be started with a certain degree of probability, but the inflow of the game ball to the stage side is stable. For example, there is a problem that unevenness is likely to occur in the pattern variation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of stably flowing a game ball into the stage side.

  In the present invention, the game area 7 is divided into a first area 33a and a second area 33b, and the game balls in the first area 33a can flow into the second area 33b from the specific inlet 53, and the specific flow In a gaming machine configured such that game balls that flow into the second area 33b from the entrance 53 roll on the stage 35 and can be discharged to the first area 33a side, the game balls in the first area 33a have a predetermined probability. The specific distribution device 40 that guides to the specific inflow port 53, the first detection means 45 that can detect the game balls flowing into the specific distribution device 40, and the specific distribution device 40 guides to the specific inflow port 53 side. Second detection means 54 capable of detecting the played game ball, and error determination means for making an error determination based on the detection signal from the first detection means 45 and the detection signal from the second detection means 54 It is that a 09a.

  The error detector 109a includes a first counter for counting the number of detections by the first detection unit 45 and a second counter for counting the number of detections by the second detection unit 54. An error determination may be performed based on the count value obtained by the second counter when the count value obtained by the first counter reaches a predetermined value M. In this case, the error determination means 109a determines that an error has occurred when the count value by the second counter when the count value by the first counter reaches the predetermined value M is out of the first range. It may be configured. The first range may include a value obtained by multiplying the predetermined value M by the predetermined probability.

  A first counter for counting the number of times of detection by the first detection means 45, and configured to clear the count value of the first counter when detected by the second detection means 54; The error determination unit 109a may be configured to perform error determination based on a count value immediately before the first counter is cleared. In this case, the error determination unit 109a may be configured to determine an error when the count value immediately before the first counter is cleared is equal to or less than a predetermined determination value N3. It is desirable that the predetermined determination value N3 is at least smaller than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability.

  A second counter for counting the number of times of detection by the second detection means 54, and configured to clear the count value of the second counter when detected by the first detection means 45; The error determination unit 109a may be configured to perform error determination based on a count value of the second counter. In this case, the error determination unit 109a may be configured to determine an error when the count value of the second counter becomes 2 or more.

  Further, a branch passage 42 branched from the distribution guide passage 43 from the first detection means 45 to the specific distribution device 40 is provided, and the game ball detected by the first detection means 45 is more than the branch passage 42 side. You may comprise so that it may flow down with the high probability to the said specific distribution apparatus 40 side.

  The first area 33a includes a left-flow area 41a on the left side of the game area 7 and a right-flow area 41b on the right side, and a game ball that has been launched by the launching means and flows into the game area 7 flows down the left-flow area. The first detection means 45 is arranged in at least one of the specific downstream areas 41a of the left downstream area 41a and the right downstream area 41b. The game balls that flow down the specific flow down area 41a may all be detected by the first detection means 45.

  The specific sorting device 40 may be configured to guide one game ball to the specific inflow port 53 for every predetermined number. In this case, the specific distribution device 40 includes a plurality of distribution means 46a to 46c connected in series, and the distribution means 46a to 46c distribute the game balls to the plurality of outlets 48a to 48c, 49a to 49c with equal probability. And any one of the plurality of outlets 48c and 49c in the distribution means 46c on the most downstream side may be communicated with the specific inlet 53. The sorting means 46a to 46c may be configured to guide the game balls one by one to the plurality of outlets 48a to 48c and 49a to 49c in a predetermined order.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to stably flow a game ball into the stage side.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the pachinko machine. It is front sectional drawing of the center unit in the pachinko machine. It is side surface sectional drawing of the center unit in the same pachinko machine. It is side surface sectional drawing of the center unit in the same pachinko machine. It is side surface sectional drawing of the center unit in the same pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the distribution means which comprises the specific distribution apparatus in the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of distribution operation | movement of the distribution means which comprises the specific distribution apparatus in the same pachinko machine. It is a plane sectional view of the distribution means which constitutes the specific distribution device in the pachinko machine. It is a plane sectional view of the central unit in the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the center unit in the pachinko machine. It is side surface sectional drawing of the center unit in the same pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the stage distribution means in the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the stage distribution means in the pachinko machine. It is front sectional drawing of the center unit in the pachinko machine. It is front sectional drawing of the center unit in the pachinko machine. It is side surface sectional drawing of the center unit in the same pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart of the specific distribution error determination process in the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart of the specific distribution error determination process in the pachinko machine which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the specific distribution error determination process in the pachinko machine which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is front sectional drawing of the center unit in the pachinko machine which shows the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the center unit in the pachinko machine which shows the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-19 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, the gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and an inner frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable.

  The inner frame 3 is provided with a game board 4 (FIG. 2) and the like on the upper side, and a launching means (not shown) and the like on the lower side, respectively. A glass door 5 that covers the front side, and a lower opening / closing door 6 that covers the front side of the launching unit and the like below the glass door 5 are pivotally attached to be openable and detachable. The glass door 5 is provided with a glass window 5 a corresponding to the game area 7 provided on the front side of the game board 4. Further, the lower opening / closing door 6 stores an upper plate 8a that stores game balls paid out from a payout means (not shown) and supplies them to the launching means, and a lower plate that stores excess balls when the upper plate 8a is full. A dish 8b is arranged above and below, and a firing handle 9 for operating the firing means is provided on the right side of the lower dish 8b. Various operation means such as a first effect button 10a and a second effect button 10b are arranged on the upper plate cover that covers the upper plate 8a and the like from the front side. In addition, you may comprise the glass door 5 and the lower opening-and-closing door 6 as one door body.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 4 is provided with a guide rail 11 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means in an annular shape, and a central unit 12, a game area 7 inside the guide rail 11, A plurality of unit parts such as the start winning unit 13, the grand prize unit 14, and the normal winning unit 15 and a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and an image is displayed on the plurality of unit parts 12 to 15. In addition to various display means such as means 16, normal symbol display means 17, normal reserved number display means 18, first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 19, second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 20, etc. Symbol starting means 21, first special symbol starting means (first region starting means, symbol starting means) 22, second special symbol starting means 23, big winning means 24, a plurality (three in this case) of normal winning means 5 to 27, etc. are arranged.

  The image display means 16 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display unit, such as effect symbol display means 28, first special reserved number display means 29a, second special reserved number display means 29b, error notification means 30 (see FIG. 18), etc. Is configured.

  The central unit 12 constitutes a display frame of the image display means 16, and is disposed, for example, in a region extending from approximately the center to the upper part of the game area 7, and with respect to the mounting hole 4 a formed in the game board 4. The front mounting frame 31 mounted from the front side and the rear mounting body (not shown) mounted on the back side of the game board 4 corresponding to the rear side of the front mounting frame 31, and the image display means 16 It is fixed to the rear mounting body.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and the like, the front mounting frame 31 is, for example, a front plate 32 that contacts the front side of the game board 4 outside the mounting hole 4a and is fixed to the game board 4 by a fixing screw or the like. An enclosure wall 34 that substantially surrounds the second region 33b in which the image display means 16 and the like are disposed, and a stage 35 disposed on the lower side of the second region 33b are provided. The front mounting frame 31 includes a first distribution starter (first starter, second region starter, symbol starter) 36 and second distribution starter disposed on the lower side of the second region 33b. (Second starting means, second area starting means, symbol starting means) 37, starting port allocating means 38 for distributing game balls into first allocating starting means 36 and second allocating starting means 37, and second area The game ball that has flowed into 33b is distributed to the stage 35 side and the start port distributing unit 38 side, and is arranged outside the surrounding wall 34 and guides the game ball to the second region 33b side with a predetermined probability. A specific distribution device 40 is provided.

  The front plate 32 has a thin plate shape and is configured such that a game ball can pass through the front side. The surrounding wall 34 divides the game area 7 into a second area 33 b and a first area 33 a outside thereof, and protrudes integrally with the front side of the front plate 32. The first area 33 a is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the second area 33 b, and the game ball that is launched by the launching means and flows into the upper side of the first area 33 a is left and right on the upper side of the surrounding wall 34. They are distributed and flow down either the left-flow region 41a or the right-flow region 41b. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, no winning means or the like is arranged on the right flow area 41b side, so the player must always aim at the left flow area 41a side to fire a game ball.

  A specific sorting device 40 and a branch passage 42 are arranged in parallel at the approximate center in the vertical direction of the left-flow region 41a. As shown in FIG. 3, the branch passage 42 is a bypass passage that bypasses the specific distribution device 40, and branches from the distribution guide passage 43 that guides the game balls to the specific distribution device 40, for example, on the left side, along the guide rail 11. A vertical passage portion 42a that is arranged in a substantially vertical direction, and a horizontal passage that is arranged in a gentle inclination from the downstream side of the vertical passage portion 42a to the center side of the game area 7 through the lower side of the specific sorting device 40 Part 42b.

  Further, on the upstream side of the specific sorting device 40 and the branch passage 42, a ball collecting portion 44 is provided for flowing the game balls flowing into the left flow down area 41 a in a line, and downstream of the ball collecting portion 44. The end side communicates with the upper end side of the sorting guide passage 43. The distribution guide passage 43 has a cross section of one game ball, and is arranged in a substantially vertical direction as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and the lower end side communicates with the specific distribution device 40. The distribution guide passage 43 is provided with first detection means 45 capable of detecting a game ball, for example, upstream of a branching portion to the branch passage 42. That is, all the game balls flowing down the left flow area (specific flow area) 41 a are detected by the first detection means 45. In addition, most of the game balls flowing down the distribution guide passage 43 flow straight into the specific distribution device 40 side, and the probability of flowing into the lateral branch passage 42 side is low. The first detection means 45 may be provided at the first inflow port 47a.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the specific distribution device 40 includes a plurality of, for example, three first to third distribution means 46 a to 46 c connected in series. The first to third sorting means 46a to 46c are respectively provided with one first to third inlets 47a to 47c, a pair of left and right first to third left outlets 48a to 48c, and first to third right outlets. 49a to 49c, and first to first game balls that flow into the first to third inlets 47a to 47c are divided into first to third left outlets 48a to 48c and first to third right outlets 49a to 49c. 3rd distribution members 50a-50c are provided.

  The first distribution means 46 a has a first inlet 47 a communicating with the lower end side of the distribution guide passage 43. Further, one side of the first left outlet 48a and the first right outlet 49a, here the first right outlet 49a communicates with the second inlet 47b of the second distribution means 46b on the downstream side, and the other side The first left discharge port 48 a merges with the vertical passage portion 42 a of the branch passage 42.

  The second distribution means 46b communicates with the third inflow port 47c of the third distribution means 46c on one side of the second left discharge port 48b and the second right discharge port 49b, here the second left discharge port 48b. The second right discharge port (normal discharge port) 49b on the other side communicates with the normal guide passage 51 that guides the game ball to the downstream side of the first region 33a. The normal guide passage 51 is disposed substantially vertically on the right side of the third distribution means 46c and communicates with, for example, a discharge port 52 formed in the front plate 32 below the lateral passage portion 42b of the branch passage 42. . In the vicinity of the lower end portion of the normal guide passage 51, a substantially U-shaped detour portion 51a for detouring the rear side of the lateral passage portion 42b is provided as shown in FIGS.

  The third distribution means 46c is a specific inlet where one side of the third left outlet 48c and the third right outlet 49c, here the third right outlet (specific outlet) 49c communicates with the second region 33b. 53, the other third left outlet 48 c joins the lateral passage portion 42 b of the branch passage 42. Further, for example, in the vicinity of the specific inlet 53, second detection means 54 that can detect a game ball flowing into the specific inlet 53 is provided.

  As described above, the first to third distribution means 46a to 46c cause the second distribution means 46b, which is second from the upstream side, to communicate with the first right discharge port 49a on the right side of the first distribution means 46a, so that the third distribution is performed. The means 46c is communicated with the second left discharge port 48b on the left side of the second distribution means 46b. That is, the (n + 1) th sorting means from the upstream side (where n is 1 or more) communicates with the left and right outlets in the nth sorting means, and the (n + 2) th sorting means from the upstream side in the (n + 1) th sorting means. Since it communicates with the discharge port on the other side, the specific sorting device 40 can be downsized, and a limited space can be used effectively.

  The first to third sorting members 50a to 50c are disposed below the first to third inlets 47a to 47c, and are inclined rightward around the swing shaft 55 in the front-rear direction as shown in FIGS. For example, it is held on the front side of the front plate 32 in a swingable state between the state and the left inclined state, and includes a pair of left and right holding portions 56a and 56b that can hold one game ball. When the first to third sorting members 50a to 50c are inclined to the right shown in FIG. 8A, the left holding portion 56a can receive one game ball from the first to third inflow ports 47a to 47c. When one game ball is held in the left holding portion 56a, the left holding portion 56a swings to the left due to the weight of the game ball, changes to the left inclined state shown in FIG. 8B, and is held by the left holding portion 56a. The game balls that have flowed flow down to the first to third left outlets 48a to 48c. Similarly, in the left inclined state, the right holding portion 56b can receive one game ball from the first to third inflow ports 47a to 47c, and when one game ball is held in the right holding portion 56b. The game ball swings to the right according to the weight of the game ball and changes to the right inclined state, and the game ball held in the right holding portion 56b flows down to the first to third right discharge ports 49a to 49c.

  The first to third sorting members 50a to 50c are urged by the neutral prevention means 57 to either the right inclined state or the left inclined state while avoiding the neutral state. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the neutral blocking means 57 includes a first magnet 57a provided on the first to third sorting members 50a to 50c side and a second magnet 57b provided on the front plate 32 side. The first to third sorting members 50a to 50c are arranged so that their N poles (or S poles) are opposed to each other in the neutral state between the right inclined state and the left inclined state. Has been. Accordingly, the first magnet 57a and the second magnet 57b repel each other, and the first to third sorting members 50a to 50c are biased to either the right inclined state or the left inclined state while avoiding the neutral state. The In addition, the repulsive force between the 1st magnet 57a and the 2nd magnet 57b becomes smaller than the rotational force of the 1st-3rd distribution members 50a-50c by the weight of the game ball hold | maintained at holding | maintenance part 56a, 56b. Is set to

  The 1st-3rd distribution means 46a-46c is the 1st-3rd left discharge ports 48a-48c and 1st with the 1st-3rd left discharge ports 48a-48c by the above structures. To the third right discharge ports 49a to 49c, one by one. Thereby, the game balls flowing into the specific sorting device 40 are guided to the specific inlet 53 at a rate of one for every eight balls. Of the 7 game balls that were not guided to the specific inflow port 53 side, the game balls excluded by the first distribution means 46a or the third distribution means 46c merge into the branch passage 42 and flow down. However, the game balls eliminated by the second distribution means 46b do not pass through the branch passage 42, but fall from the discharge port 52 below the lateral passage portion 42b as shown by the thick arrow in FIG. Yes.

  For example, a front cover 58 made of resin is attached to the front side of the distribution guide passage 43, the specific distribution device 40, and the branch passage 42, and the player can use a transparent portion provided on at least a part of the front cover 58, The movement of the internal game ball can be visually confirmed through the opening or the like. The front cover 58 may not be provided.

  The game ball guided to the specific inflow port 53 side by the specific distribution device 40 is guided to the stage distribution means 39 in the second region 33b through the specific guide passage 61 as shown by a thick line arrow in FIGS. . The specific guide passage 61 guides the game ball of the specific inflow port 53 backward to the rear side of the front plate 32, and then passes rightward behind the detour portion 51a of the normal guide passage 51, and passes through the meandering portion 61a. The game area 7 is arranged so as to be guided to substantially the center in the left-right direction. Further, in the vicinity of the downstream end portion of the specific guide passage 61, a front guide portion 62 for guiding the game ball forward is formed, as shown in FIGS. The front guide portion 62 is provided at the lowest position in the specific guide passage 61, and the game balls flowing down the specific guide passage 61 are finally collected in the front guide portion 62 and guided to the front side. ing.

  Further, on the front side of the specific guide passage 61, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, etc., a start port guide passage 63 for guiding the game balls to the start port distributing means 38 side, and a stage for guiding the game balls to the stage 35 side. A guide passage 64 is arranged. The start port guide passage 63 is disposed in the left-right direction at a distance of one game ball or more on the front side of the front guide portion 62, and is formed, for example, in a gently sloping shape with a downward slope to the downstream end side. For example, a distribution inlet 38 a for guiding the game ball downward toward the start port distribution means 38 is formed. As shown in FIG. 12, the start port guide passage 63 is arranged such that at least a portion corresponding to the front side of the front guide portion 62 is positioned slightly lower than the front guide portion 62.

  The stage guide passage 64 is disposed between the specific guide passage 61 and the start port guide passage 63 on the front side thereof, and guides the game ball forward toward the stage 35 on the lower side of the start port guide passage 63. A part 64a and a lateral guide part 64b for guiding the game ball toward the front guide part 64a, for example, leftward are provided.

  The stage 35 is for freely rolling the game ball that has flowed into the second region 33b and discharging it to the first region 33a. As shown in FIGS. In addition, it is arranged in a slender shape in the left-right direction on the rear side along the lower front plate 32a provided at the lower side substantially in the center in the left-right direction. For example, the front guide of the stage guide passage 64 on the rear side corresponding to the left end portion. The part 64a is arranged. The stage 35 is formed, for example, in a gentle wave shape having a substantially W shape when viewed from the front. For example, a central drop part 65a and side drop parts 65b, 65b for guiding a game ball forward are provided at the center in the left-right direction and on both left and right sides. Is provided. The game ball that has flowed into the left end portion of the stage 35 from the stage guide passage 64 rolls in the left-right direction, and then falls from the central drop portion 65a or the side drop portions 65b, 65b to the front side of the lower front plate 32a.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 and the like, the stage distributing means 39 guides the game ball guided by the specific guide path 61 to the stage guide path 64 side (first area 33a side) (first guide state) A movable passage member (sorting member) 66 that can be changed between a guiding state) and a starting port guiding state (second guiding state) for guiding to the starting port guiding passage 63 side, and a motor (driving means) that drives the movable passage member 66 67, a spring member 68 that urges the movable passage member 66 toward, for example, the starting port guide state side, and a movable passage position detection means 69 that can detect the position of the movable passage member 66. And is detachably fixed to the rear side of the front mounting frame 31.

  The movable passage member 66 is detected by a passage portion 66 a formed like a bowl in the front-rear direction for guiding the game ball forward, a driven portion 66 b that receives a driving force from the motor 67, and a movable passage position detection means 69. For example, a detected portion 66c and a spring support portion 66d that holds the end of the spring member 68 are integrally provided, and are disposed below the specific guide passage 61 corresponding to the front guide portion 62, and are in a starting port guide state. It is supported so as to be capable of reciprocating in the front-rear direction between a stage guide state (shown by a solid line in FIG. 12) and a stage guide state (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Here, when the movable passage member 66 is in the start port guide state, the front end portion of the passage portion 66a protrudes to the front side of the specific guide passage 61 and abuts or approaches the rear side of the start port guide passage 63. The game ball on the side is guided to the start port guide passage 63 side through the passage portion 66a as shown by the thick arrow in FIG. Further, when the movable passage member 66 is in the stage guide state, the passage portion 66a is retracted to the lower side of the specific guide passage 61, and the game balls on the specific guide passage 61 side are staged as indicated by thick arrows in FIGS. It falls on the guide passage 64.

  Note that a substantially vertical wall plate 71 is integrally provided on the front edge side of the specific guide passage 61 between the lower edge of the stage guide passage 64 and the rear edge side of the lower stage guide passage 64, for example. When in the state, the front end side is projected forward through the opening 71a provided in the wall plate 71, and when in the stage guide state, the front end surface of the movable passage member 66 is substantially flush with the wall plate 71. It is configured.

  The spring member 68 is, for example, a tension coil spring and is disposed in the front-rear direction. The rear end side is supported by the spring support portion 66d of the movable passage member 66 and the front end side is supported by the spring support portion 72 on the front mounting frame 31 side. The member 66 is biased forward, that is, toward the start port guide state. As shown in FIG. 14B, the spring support portion 72 is provided integrally with, for example, a start port sorting base body 85 described later.

  The motor 67 is disposed below the specific guide passage 61 on the side of the movable passage member 66 (here, on the left side), for example, and is supported laterally with its drive shaft 67a facing the movable passage member 66 side. . A cam member 73 is fixed to the drive shaft 67a of the motor 67 corresponding to the front side of the driven portion 66b on the movable passage member 66 side. The cam member 73 is provided in a disk portion 73a centering on the drive shaft 67a and a part of the circumferential direction along the outer periphery of the disk portion 73a, and corresponds to the front side of the driven portion 66b on the movable path member 66 side. The drive part 73b which protrudes in an axial direction is provided integrally. When the motor 67 is actuated and the drive portion 73b of the cam member 73 comes to the rear side, the drive portion 73b moves the driven portion 66b on the movable passage member 66 side rearward against the urging force of the spring member 68. By pushing, the movable passage member 66 shifts from the start port guide state to the stage guide state.

  The movable passage position detecting means 69 is, for example, a substantially U-shaped transmissive photosensor having a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion facing each other. For example, when the movable passage member 66 is in the stage guide state, the detected portion 66c. Is detected and is turned on, and is fixed to the front mounting frame 31 side so that it is turned off when the movable passage member 66 is in the start port guide state. The motor 67 is controlled based on the detection signal of the movable passage position detecting means 69.

  As shown in FIGS. 10, 15, 16, and the like, the distribution inlet 38 a on the downstream end side of the start port guide passage 63 is disposed on the rear side of the stage 35 at the center in the left-right direction of the game area 7, for example. Below that, a start port distributing means 38 and a pair of left and right first and second distribution starting means 36 and 37 are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 16 and the like, the first and second distribution start means (design start means) 36 and 37 have a gap of one or more game balls on the left and right sides of the center of the game area 7 in the left-right direction. The game balls are arranged so as to be able to win the game downward, and are provided with game ball detecting means 36a and 37a. The first and second sorting start means 36 and 37 are for starting the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20, respectively, and won the prizes. The game balls are detected by the game ball detection means 36a and 37a, respectively, and then guided to the rear side of the game board 4 as shown in FIG.

  Between the first distribution start means 36 and the second distribution start means 37, there is a central discharge passage (discharge passage) 74 that guides the game balls forward as shown in FIGS. Has been placed. A pair of side discharge passages (discharge passages) 76 and 76 for guiding the game balls to the front side are also arranged on the left side of the first distribution start means 36 and the right side of the second distribution start means 37. The lower front plate 32a is provided with a central drop port 77 and side drop ports 78, 78 corresponding to the central discharge passage 74 and the side discharge passages 76, 76. The game balls guided forward by the passages 76 and 76 pass through the lower side of the stage 35 and fall into the first region 33a from the central drop port 77 and the side drop ports 78 and 78, respectively. The central drop port 77 is disposed on the lower side corresponding to the central drop part 65a of the stage 35.

  The starting port distribution means 38 has the same basic configuration as the first to third distribution means 46a to 46c of the specific distribution device 40. As shown in FIGS. Left discharge port 81 and right discharge port 82, and a distribution member 83 that distributes the game balls flowing into the distribution inlet 38 a to the left discharge port 81 and the right discharge port 82. The right discharge port 82 is opposed to the starter 36 and the second distribution starter 37 vertically opposite to each other with a gap of one or more game balls.

  The distribution member 83 is disposed below the distribution inlet 38a, and, for example, the start port distribution base body 85 is arranged around the swing shaft 84 in the front-rear direction so as to be swingable between a right tilt state and a left tilt state. And a pair of left and right holding portions 85a and 85b that are supported on the rear side of the front mounting frame 31 and can hold one game ball each. When the sorting member 83 is tilted to the right, the left holding portion 85a can receive one game ball from the sorting inflow port 38a. When one game ball is held in the left holding portion 85a, the game ball Oscillates to the left and changes to a left inclined state due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball held in the left holding portion 85 a flows down to the left discharge port 81. Similarly, in the left inclined state, the right holding portion 85b can receive one game ball from the sorting inflow port 38a, and when one game ball is held in the right holding portion 85b, the weight of the game ball Oscillates to the right and changes to a right inclined state, and the game ball held in the right holding portion 85 b flows down to the right outlet 82.

  Further, the sorting member 83 is urged by the neutral blocking means 86 to either the right inclined state or the left inclined state while avoiding the neutral state. The neutral blocking means 86 includes a first magnet 86a provided on the distribution member 83 side and a second magnet 86b provided on the start port distribution base body 85 side. In the neutral state intermediate from the inclined state, the N poles (or S poles) are arranged so as to oppose each other in the front-rear direction. As a result, the first magnet 86a and the second magnet 86b repel each other, and the sorting member 83 is biased to either the right inclined state or the left inclined state while avoiding the neutral state. The repulsive force between the first magnet 86a and the second magnet 86b is set to be smaller than the rotational force of the sorting member 83 due to the weight of the game balls held by the left and right holding portions 85a and 85b. Yes.

  By the start port distributing means 38 as described above, the game balls flowing into the distribution inlet 38a are alternately guided to the left outlet 81 and the right outlet 82 one by one. The game ball guided to the left outlet 81 side is directed to the first distribution starting means 36 below, and the game ball guided to the right outlet 82 side is directed to the second distribution starting means 37 below. Each wins with a high probability and is guided to the back of the game board 4. On the other hand, the game balls that have not won any of the first and second distribution start means 36 and 37 despite passing through the start port distribution means 38 are the central discharge passage 74 and the side discharge passages 76 and 76. Through any one of the above, it falls to the first region 33a from either the central drop port 77 or the side drop ports 78, 78.

  The normal symbol display means 17 is composed of, for example, two light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols “◯” and “×”, and for example, on the front side of the front mounting frame 31 as shown in FIG. These two illuminants flash alternately for a predetermined time on condition that the normal symbol starting means 21 composed of a passing gate or the like detects the gaming ball, and is acquired when the normal symbol starting means 21 detects the gaming ball. When the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value, the “◯” side light emitter corresponding to the hit mode is in a state of emitting light, and in other cases “ The blinking ends when the “×” -side illuminant emits light.

  The normal random number information such as the hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting means 21 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, four, and the symbol by the normal symbol display means 17 is stored. Each time a change is started, it is digested sequentially. The number of stored normal random number information (hereinafter referred to as the normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 18 disposed on the front side of the front mounting frame 31, for example.

  The first special symbol display means (first symbol display means) 19 variably displays the first special symbol (first symbol) on the basis of a lottery result relating to the occurrence of a special profit state to be described later. For example, it is arranged on the front side of the front mounting frame 31. The first special symbol display means 19 displays the first special symbol for a predetermined time on condition that a game ball wins one of the first distribution starting means 36 and the first special symbol starting means 22 described later. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information obtained when the winning means 36 and 22 are displayed in a variable manner matches the predetermined jackpot determination value, it is a predetermined jackpot mode, otherwise In the case of, each stops in a disengagement manner.

  The special random number information acquired at the time of winning to the first distribution starter 36 and the first special symbol starter 22 is stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, 4 each as a limit, and the first special starter 36 is stored. Each time the symbol change by the symbol display means 19 is started, it is digested sequentially. The number of stored special random number information related to the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special reserved number) is notified to the player by the first special reserved number display means 29a.

  The second special symbol display means (second symbol display means) 20 variably displays the second special symbol (second symbol) based on the lottery result relating to the occurrence of the special profit state. It is comprised by the display means and is arrange | positioned at the front side of the front mounting frame 31, for example. The second special symbol display means 20 displays the second special symbol for a predetermined time on condition that the game ball wins one of the above-described second distribution starting means 37 and the second special symbol starting means 23 described later. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information obtained when the winning means 37 and 23 are displayed in a variable manner matches the predetermined jackpot determination value, in a predetermined jackpot mode, otherwise In the case of, each stops in a disengagement manner.

  Note that the special random number information acquired at the time of winning the second distribution start means 37 and the second special symbol start means 23 is stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, 4 each as a limit, and the second special special information is stored. Each time the symbol change by the symbol display means 20 is started, it is digested sequentially. The number of stored special random number information related to the second special symbol (hereinafter, the second special reserved number) is notified to the player by the second special reserved number display means 29b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning unit 13 is arranged, for example, below the central unit 12, and is provided with a first special symbol starter 22 and a second special symbol starter 23. The first special symbol starting means 22 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol displaying means 19 together with the first distribution starting means 36 of the central unit 12 as described above. It consists of openable prize winning means. The first special symbol starting means 22 is disposed, for example, in an upward opening shape below the central drop portion 65a and the central drop port 77 of the central unit 12.

  The second special symbol starting means 23 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol displaying means 20 together with the second distribution starting means 37 of the central unit 12 as described above. It is configured by an open / close-type winning means that can be switched between an open state in which a prize can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won (or a prize is harder than in the open state). This second special symbol starting means 23 is arranged, for example, below the first special symbol starting means 22, and when the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 17 becomes a hit state, The opening / closing means 23a is configured to change from a closed state to an open state according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern (normal profit state).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the big winning unit 14 is arranged, for example, below the start winning unit 13, and is provided with a big winning means 24, a normal symbol starting means 21, a normal winning means 25, and the like. The big winning means 24 is an open / close-type winning means having an opening / closing means 24a that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, for example, below the second special symbol starting means 23. Has been placed. The big winning means 24 changes to an open state in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern when any one of the first and second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 19 and 20 stops in a big win mode (specific mode). (Special profit status).

  The normal symbol starting means 21 and the normal winning means 25 are arranged substantially symmetrically on the left and right of the big winning means 24, for example. The normal symbol starting means 21 is for starting the symbol variation by the normal symbol displaying means 17 as described above, and is constituted by a passing gate or the like through which a game ball can pass.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning unit 15 is provided along the guide rail 11 on the left side of the large winning unit 14, and a plurality of normal winning means 26, 27 are arranged.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 18, 91 is a main control board, 92 is an effect control board, and these control boards 91 and 92 are the back side of the back cover which covers unit parts 12-15 etc. with which the game board 4 was mounted | worn collectively from the back side. Etc., each of which is housed in a substrate case that is detachably mounted at appropriate positions on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 including the inner frame 3 and the gaming board 4.

  The main control board 91 controls the game operation in an integrated manner, and includes a normal symbol processing means 101, a normal symbol display control means 102, a normal profit state generating means 103, a special symbol processing, which are constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM and the like. Means 104, special symbol display control means 105, special profit state generation means 106, special game state generation means 107, stage distribution control means 108, error management means 109, control command transmission means 110, and the like.

  The normal symbol processing means 101 performs processing related to the normal symbol variation display. Based on the fact that the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting means 21, the normal symbol processing means 101 acquires normal random number information such as a hit determination random number value and Random number information is stored in a first-in first-out type normal random number storage means 101a with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four) as a limit, and the normal symbol display means 17 is in a state in which it can be variably displayed and stored in the normal random number storage means 101a. On the condition that one or more ordinary random number information is stored (the number of ordinary holdings is one or more), the first ordinary random number information in the queue is extracted from the ordinary random number storage means 101a, and is included in the ordinary random number information. The winning / decision determination is performed according to whether or not the hit determination random number value matches the predetermined hit determination value, and after the normal symbol changes It is configured to select the stop symbols and varying time.

  In this embodiment, the hit probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) in the open extended state is otherwise determined by making the number of hit determination values used for the hit determination different between the open extended state and the other described later. Is set to be higher than the probability of hitting (for example, 1/10), and the variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds) in the open extended state is shorter than the variation time (for example, 27 seconds) in the other cases. Is set to

  The normal symbol display control means 102 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 17 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 101. The normal symbol display means 17 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 17 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. The normal symbol display means 17 starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the condition that one or more pieces of normal random number information is stored in 101a (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), and is selected by the normal symbol processing means 101. Based on the elapse of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol processing means 101.

  The normal profit state generating means 103 generates a normal profit state that is advantageous to the player. Based on the fact that the normal symbol processing means 101 obtains the winning determination result, the normal symbol display means 17 stops after the change. When the symbol is in a hit state, the second special symbol starting means 23 is changed to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns. In this embodiment, there are two types of opening / closing patterns of the second special symbol starting means 23 in the normal profit state: a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening). Is set so that the extended open / close pattern is selected during the open extended state, and the normal open / close pattern is selected otherwise.

  The special symbol processing means 104 performs processing related to the change display of the first and second special symbols, and the game ball wins either the first distribution starting means 36 or the first special symbol starting means 22. Based on the above, special random number information such as a jackpot determination random number value is acquired, and the special random number information is stored in the first-in first-out first special random number storage unit 104a with a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, four) as a limit. Also, based on the fact that the game ball wins either the second distribution start means 37 or the second special symbol start means 23, special random number information such as a jackpot determination random number value is acquired and the special random number information is obtained. It has a hold storage function for storing in the first-in first-out second special random number storage means 104b with a predetermined upper limit hold number (for example, 4) as a limit.

  The special symbol processing means 104 is such that both the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20 can be variably displayed, and one or more special random number information is stored in the second special random number storage means 104b. On the condition that the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the special random number information at the head of the queue is extracted from the second special random number storage means 104b, and the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not it agrees with the determined jackpot value, the jackpot / outgoing determination is made, and both the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20 can be variably displayed and the first and second special symbols are displayed. One or more special random number information is stored only in the first special random number storage unit 104a of the random number storage units 104a and 104b (the first special reserved number of the first and second special reserved numbers). The special random number information at the head of the queue is extracted from the first special random number storage means 104a, and the jackpot determination random value included in the special random number information is a predetermined jackpot determination value. Has a jackpot determination function for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful or not.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display means 19 and the second special symbol display means 20 do not change at the same time, and the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20 can both change. In this case, the change of the second special symbol display means 20 is given priority.

  The special symbol processing means 104 also has a special stop symbol selection function for selecting the type of the stop symbol form after the change of the first and second special symbols based on the determination result of the big hit / loss, the determination result of the big hit / loss and the new A variation pattern selection function for selecting a variation pattern of the effect design based on the variation pattern random value obtained in the above is provided.

  The special symbol display control means 105 performs display control of the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20, and based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 104, the first and second special symbol display means. Similarly, the special symbol processing means is started based on the fact that the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the effect symbol selected by the special symbol processing means 104 elapses while the first and second special symbols 19 and 20 start to change. The change of the first and second special symbols is stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by 104.

  The special profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 106 generates a special profit state (profit state) that is advantageous to the player, and is based on the fact that the special symbol processing means 104 determines that it is a big hit. When the stop symbol after any of the second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 19 and 20 becomes a big hit mode (specific mode), the open / close unit 24a of the big winning unit 24 according to a predetermined release pattern. Open and close.

  There are a plurality of opening patterns of the special winning means 24 in the special profit state. For example, the case where the second special symbol is a jackpot mode than the case where the first special symbol is a jackpot mode, It is set so that the expected value of the profit that the player can obtain according to the special profit state thereafter increases.

  The special game state generation means 107 generates a special game state advantageous to the player after the special profit state ends. For example, the jackpot determination random number stored in the first and second special random number storage means 104a and 104b is stored in the special game state generation means 107. When it matches the jackpot determination value, according to the jackpot symbol random value acquired together with the jackpot determination value, for example, a special gaming state consisting of a combination of a high probability state and an open extended state, for example, a high probability state does not occur There are three types: “short-time state” in which an open extension state occurs, “high-precision state” in which both a high-probability state and an open-extended state occur, and “latency probability state” in which a high-probability state occurs and an open extension state does not occur It is configured to generate any of the special game states.

  During the high-probability state, the number of jackpot determination values increases from, for example, 1 to 10, compared to the other low-probability states, thereby reducing the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in a jackpot mode (low probability ( For example, a high probability (for example, 1/35) higher than 1/350) is set.

  During the open extended state, the open / close pattern of the second special symbol starting means 23 is switched from the normal open / close pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time open) to the extended open / close pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times open). With respect to the first and second special symbols, the variation time of the first and second special symbol display means 19 and 20 is switched to a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time. The variation time is switched from a normal variation time (for example, 27 seconds) to a shortened variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds) from 1/10) to a high probability (for example, 1 / 1.3).

  The special gaming state (short time state, high probability state or latent state) is started when the special profit state ends. For example, in the short time state, the next special profit state starts or is The process ends when the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The high-accuracy state and the latent-accuracy state end, for example, when the next special profit state starts.

  The stage distribution control unit 108 controls the operation of the stage distribution unit 39. For example, the stage distribution control unit 108 performs drive control of the motor 67 so as to change the movable path member 66 between a start port guide state and a stage guide state according to a predetermined operation pattern. It is like that. In this stage distribution control means 108, since the time ratio between the start port guidance state and the stage guidance state is the distribution ratio, a plurality of types of operation patterns having different time ratios between the two states are provided, for example, depending on the gaming state. The patterns may be switched.

  The error management unit 109 performs processing related to various errors, and includes, for example, an error determination unit 109a, an error occurrence processing unit 109b, an error cancellation determination unit 109c, and an error cancellation processing unit 109d.

  The error determination means 109a is used to determine various errors. Based on detection signals from various sensors such as a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, a door opening detection means, and a game ball detection means, a magnetic detection error, a radio wave detection error, It is configured to determine the occurrence of various errors such as a door opening error, a winning switch error, an illegal winning error, and a distribution error.

  Hereinafter, the determination process of the specific distribution error regarding the specific distribution apparatus 40 among the various error determinations by the error determination means 109a will be described. In the present embodiment, for example, at a regular interruption every 4 ms, the first detection means 45 disposed on the upstream side of the specific distribution device 40 and the game ball guided to the specific inlet 53 side by the specific distribution device 40 are detected. A specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 19) based on a detection signal with the possible second detection means 54 is executed.

  In the specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 19), first, it is determined whether or not the second detection means 54 has detected a game ball (S1), and on condition that the second detection means 54 has detected a game ball (S1 : Yes), 1 is added to the value of the second counter (S2). Further, it is determined whether or not the first detection means 45 has detected a game ball (S3), and if the first detection means 45 has not detected a game ball (S3: No), a specific distribution error is determined here. The determination process ends.

  If it is determined in S3 that the first detection means 45 has detected a game ball (S3: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the first counter (S4), and the value of the first counter after the addition is added. Is determined to have reached a predetermined value M (for example, M = 256) (S5). If the value of the first counter does not reach the predetermined value M (S5: No), the specific sorting error determination process is terminated here.

  If it is determined in S5 that the value of the first counter has reached the predetermined value M (S5: Yes), the values of the first counter and the second counter are cleared (S7), and the specific sorting error determination process is terminated. However, before that, it is determined whether or not the value of the second counter is in the first range, that is, the range of N1 or more and N2 or less (S6), and the value of the second counter is out of the first range. In this case, an error is determined (S8). Here, the first range is a predetermined value M (for example, 256) such as N1 = 29 and N2 = 35, for example, and the distribution ratio (predetermined probability) to the specific inlet 53 by the specific distribution device 40 (here, It is set to include a value (for example, 32) obtained by multiplying by 1/8).

  As described above, in the specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 19) of the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the second detection unit 54 when the number of game balls detected by the first detection unit 45 reaches the predetermined value M. When the number is out of the first range, an error is determined.

  If it is determined in S8 that an error has occurred, predetermined error processing is performed by the error occurrence processing unit 109b, for example, an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 92, an error signal is output from the external output terminal, and an error history is stored. Etc. are performed.

  Further, when error processing is executed by the error occurrence processing unit 109b, the error cancellation determination unit 109c repeatedly determines whether or not a predetermined error cancellation condition is satisfied, for example, until the error cancellation condition is satisfied. Do. Error cancellation conditions are set in advance according to the type of error, and if the error is a specific distribution error, for example, after an error occurs, the error cancellation condition is satisfied when a predetermined error cancellation operation is performed by the game hall staff It is determined to be a thing.

  When the error cancellation determination unit 109c determines that the error cancellation condition is satisfied, the error cancellation processing unit 109d transmits an error cancellation command corresponding to the type of error to the effect control board 92. Execute the process.

  The control command transmission unit 110 transmits a control command to a sub-control board such as the effect control board 92. For example, regarding the variation of the first and second special symbols, the special symbol processing unit 104 performs special symbol processing. Based on the first and second allocation start means 36 and 37, the first and second special symbol start means 22 and 23, the first and second hold increase commands are sent to the effect control board 92 when winning the game ball. And when the first and second special symbols start to change, the first and second hold subtraction commands, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the stop symbol command are transmitted to the effect control board 92, and the first and second special symbols are also transmitted. When the fluctuation is stopped, the fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 92, and the error command is sent to the effect control board 92 when an error occurs based on the error management process by the error management means 109. , Is adapted to each send a clear error command at the time of error release.

  The effect control board 92 is for controlling various effect means such as the effect symbol display means 28, the first and second special reserved number display means 29a and 29b, the error notification means 30, the speaker 111, and the illumination means 112. , Special reserved number display control means 113, effect symbol control means 114, error notification control means 115, and the like. The speakers 111 are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the inner frame 3, and a large number of illumination means 112 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on various units of the game board 4, the glass door 5, the lower opening / closing door 6, etc. Has been.

  The special reserved number display control means 113 controls the display of the first and second special reserved number display means 29a and 29b. The special reserved number display control means 113 is either one of the first sorting start means 36 and the first special symbol start means 22. When the game ball wins and receives the first hold increase command from the main control board 91, based on the first hold increase command, the first special hold number after the increase to a predetermined position of the image display means 16 The first hold display image X is displayed, and similarly, the game ball wins one of the second distribution start means 37 and the second special symbol start means 23, and receives the second hold increase command from the main control board 91. Then, based on the second hold increase command, the second hold display image Y for the second special hold number after the increase is displayed at a predetermined position of the image display means 16, for example, from the main control board 91. , Receive second pending subtraction command In particular on the basis, first in the display, the second hold display image X, and is configured to shift to the front of several one reduced so to queue Y.

  The effect symbol control means 114 controls the change of the effect symbol by the effect symbol display means 28. For example, the effect symbol control means 114 receives a change pattern designation command from the main control board 91 and then receives a stop symbol command within a predetermined time. Based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command after starting the stop symbol lottery process for selecting the stop symbol mode of the effect symbol, based on the variation pattern, the effect symbol display means 28 to start the variation of the effect symbol, When the change stop command is received, the change of the effect symbol is stopped in the stop symbol mode selected in the stop symbol lottery process, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 111 in accordance with the change indication of the effect symbol, Further, the illumination means 112 is configured to emit light in a predetermined pattern.

  The error notification control unit 115 controls error notification by the error notification unit 30 or the like. For example, based on receiving an error command from the main control board 91, the error notification unit 30 displays the error notification image on the speaker. An error notification sound is output from 111 and at least a part of the error notification lamps of the lighting means 112 is turned on. Further, the error notification control unit 115 is configured to end the error notification by the error notification unit 30 or the like based on receiving an error release command from the main control board 91, for example.

  In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment described above, no winning means or the like is arranged on the right flow down area 41b side, so that the player always launches a game ball aiming at the left flow down area 41a side. The game ball that has been driven into the left-down area 41 a is guided downward by the distribution guide passage 43 through the ball collecting portion 44, and is detected by the first detection means 45 here. In most cases, the game ball flows into the lower specific sorting device 40 as it is, but rarely flows into the branch passage 42 side and flows down to the downstream side while avoiding the specific sorting device 40.

  In the specific distribution device 40, as shown in FIG. 3, three first to third distribution means 46a to 46c are connected in series, and each inflowing game ball is alternately distributed to the left and right outlets one by one. The game balls distributed to the third right discharge port (specific discharge port) 49c side by the third distribution means 46c on the most downstream side are guided to the specific inflow port 53 communicating with the second region 33b. Therefore, every eight game balls that have flowed into the specific sorting device 40 are always guided to the specific inlet 53, and otherwise, the game balls flow down the first region 33a through the branch passage 42 or the normal guide passage 51.

  The game ball guided to the specific inlet 53 side by the specific distribution device 40 is guided to the stage distribution means 39 through the specific guide passage 61 as shown in FIG. In the stage distribution means 39, the movable path member 66 reciprocates back and forth according to, for example, a predetermined operation pattern under the control of the stage distribution control means 108, thereby changing alternately between the start port guide state and the stage guide state. ing. When the game ball that has flowed down the specific guide passage 61 reaches the stage distribution means 39, if the stage distribution means 39 is in the start-port guidance state, the game ball is stored in the movable passage member 66 as shown in FIG. The starter guide passage 63 flows down through the passage part 66a and flows into the distribution inlet 38a of the starter distribution unit 38. If the stage distribution unit 39 is in the stage guide state, the game ball is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6, it falls from the front guide portion 62 of the specific guide passage 61 to the stage guide passage 64 and flows into the stage 35. Thus, the game balls guided to the specific inlet 53 side by the specific distribution device 40 are distributed by the stage distribution unit 39 to the start port distribution unit 38 side and the stage 35 side at a predetermined distribution rate.

  The game ball that has flowed into the stage 35 rolls in the left-right direction, and then falls from either the central drop part 65a or the side drop parts 65b, 65b to the first region 33a side. On the other hand, the game balls that have flowed into the distribution inlet 38a of the start port distribution means 38 are distributed alternately one by one to the left outlet 81 side and the right outlet 82 side. Then, the game ball guided to the left discharge port 81 side is directed to the first distribution starter 36 on the lower side, and the game ball guided to the right discharge port 82 side is directed to the second distribution starter 37 on the lower side. Each wins with a high probability and is guided to the rear side of the game board 4. Note that the game balls that could not win any of the first and second distribution start means 36 and 37 despite flowing into the start port distribution means 38 are the central discharge passage 74, the side discharge passage 76, After passing through any one of 76, it falls from either the central drop port 77 or the side drop ports 78, 78 to the first region 33a side.

  As described above, the game balls that have been struck into the left flow down area 41a are sent to the first distribution starter 36 or the second distribution at a substantially constant frequency by the specific distribution device 40, the stage distribution unit 39, and the start port distribution unit 38. In order to win the starting means 37, the first and second special symbols can be stably varied without a large slump.

  In this embodiment, the player who wins the big bonus with the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the first special symbol. However, with the above-described configuration, the first special symbol is used regardless of the gaming state. It is possible to win not only the minute starting means 36 but also the second distribution starting means 37 with a substantially constant frequency.

  A game ball that has flowed down the left downstream area 41a without being guided to the specific inlet 53 by the specific distribution device 40, or the first and second distribution starting means 36, despite being guided to the specific inlet 53, When the game ball that has flowed into the first area 33a again without winning the prize 37 passes, for example, the normal symbol starting means 21, the normal symbol display means 17 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation is displayed. Is a hit mode, a normal profit state is generated and the second special symbol starting means 23 is opened for a predetermined time. However, since the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 23 is very short (for example, 0.2 seconds × opened once) except during the open extended state (high accuracy state or short time state), the second special symbol start is performed. I can't expect much to win the means 23.

  On the other hand, the first special symbol starting means 22 is a non-opening / closing type winning means, and is provided below the central dropping portion 65a and the central dropping port 77, so that a winning can be expected regardless of the gaming state. When the game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 22, the first special symbol display means 19 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and if the stop symbol after the variation is a big win mode, the special profit state is Occurs and the special winning means 24 opens according to a predetermined opening pattern. In addition, when the special profit state ends, a special game state (time-short state, high probability state, or latent state) occurs. During the short-time state or the high-accuracy state, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 23 is extended (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening), and winning to the second special symbol starting means 23 becomes easy. The variation of the second special symbol display means 20 on the side becomes dominant, and a state advantageous to the player is easily continued.

  Further, the game ball by the second detection unit 54 when the number of game balls detected by the first detection unit 45 becomes a predetermined value M (for example, 256) by the specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 19) by the error determination unit 109a. If the detected number is outside the first range (for example, 29 or more and 35 or less), it is determined as an error. For example, the direction of the first to third sorting members 50a to 50c is forcibly used using a magnet or the like. If the distribution probability by the specific distribution device 40 changes greatly due to an illegal act such as switching, it can be determined as an error reliably.

  FIG. 20 illustrates the second embodiment of the present invention. When the detection by the second detection means 54 is detected by changing the content of the specific sorting error determination process in the first embodiment, the first detection means An example is shown in which the count value of the first counter that counts the number of detections by 45 is cleared, and the error determination is performed based on the count value immediately before the first counter is cleared. The configuration other than the specific distribution error determination process is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 20) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the first detection means 45 has detected a game ball (S11), and the fact that the first detection means 45 has detected a game ball. In the condition (S11: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the first counter (S12). Further, it is determined whether or not the second detection means 54 has detected a game ball (S13), and if the second detection means 54 has not detected a game ball (S13: No), a specific distribution error is determined here. The determination process ends.

  If it is determined in S13 that the second detection means 54 has detected a game ball (S13: Yes), the value of the first counter is cleared (S15), and the specific distribution error determination process is terminated. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the first counter is equal to or smaller than a predetermined determination value N3 (S14). If the value of the first counter is equal to or smaller than the predetermined determination value N3, it is determined that an error occurs (S16). Here, the predetermined determination value N3 is at least smaller (for example, N3 = 6) than the reciprocal of the distribution rate (predetermined probability) (in this case, 1/8) to the specific inlet 53 by the specific distribution device 40. It is desirable to set.

  As described above, the specific distribution error determination process is configured to clear the count value of the first counter when detection is performed by the second detection unit 54, and the count value immediately before the clear of the first counter is predetermined determination. An error may be determined when the value is equal to or less than the value N3.

  FIG. 21 exemplifies the third embodiment of the present invention, and changes the contents of the specific sorting error determination process in the first and second embodiments, and when the detection by the first detecting means 45 is performed, 2 shows an example in which the count value of the second counter for counting the number of times of detection by the two detecting means 54 is cleared, and the error determination is made based on the count value of the second counter. The configuration other than the specific sorting error determination process is the same as in the first and second embodiments.

  In the specific sorting error determination process (FIG. 21) of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the second detection means 54 has detected a game ball (S21), and the second detection means 54 has detected that a game ball has been detected. In the condition (S21: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the second counter (S22). And it is determined whether the value of the 2nd counter after the addition is 2 or more (S23), and when it is 2 or more, it determines with an error (S24). Note that the value of the second counter is cleared when the first detection means 45 detects (S25, S26).

  As described above, in the specific sorting error determination process, the count value of the second counter is cleared when the detection by the first detection means 45 is detected, and the count value of the second counter becomes 2 or more. In some cases, an error may be determined.

  FIG. 22 illustrates the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the specific distribution device 40 and a part of the configuration around it are changed with respect to the first to third embodiments. In the following description, the configuration different from the first to third embodiments will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is configured such that game balls flowing down the first region 33a all flow into the specific sorting device 40 through the ball collecting portion 44 and the sorting guide passage 43. A bypass passage that bypasses the specific sorting device 40, such as the branch passage 42 of the first embodiment, is not provided. Of course, as in the first to third embodiments, a branch passage 42 that bypasses the specific sorting device 40 may be provided.

  Further, in the specific distribution device 40 in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, three first to third distribution means 46a to 46c are connected in series, as in the first embodiment, and the first to third distributions. The basic configuration of the means 46a to 46c is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the connection mode is different from that of the first embodiment. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the second inlet 47b of the second distributing means 46b communicates with the first right outlet 49a of the first distributing means 46a, and the third inlet 47c of the third distributing means 46c is the second inlet 47c. The second distribution means 46 b communicates with the second right discharge port 49 b, and the third distribution means 46 c communicates with the specific inflow port 53.

  The game ball guided to the specific inlet 53 side is detected by the second detection means 54 and then flows into the second region 33b side through the specific guide passage 61. Further, the first to third left discharge ports 48a to 48c of the first to third distribution means 46a to 46c are all discharged to the outside of the specific distribution device 40 and flow down to the downstream side of the first region 33a.

  In this way, even if all the second and subsequent distribution means 46b, 46c from the upstream side are connected to the discharge ports 49a, 49b on the same left and right sides (here, the right side) of the upstream distribution means 46a, 46b. Good. In this case, the passage arrangement can be simplified, but a dead space is likely to occur, which may be disadvantageous in terms of effective use of a limited space.

  FIG. 23 illustrates the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the configuration of the stage distributing means in the first to fourth embodiments is changed. Note that configurations not particularly mentioned in the following description are the same as those in the first to fourth embodiments.

  The stage 35 ′ of the present embodiment rolls the game ball that has flowed into the second area 33 b from the specific inlet 53 (FIGS. 3, 22, etc.) and has been guided by the specific guide passage 61, thereby It is made to fall in the 1st field 33a side from either central drop part 65a corresponding to the upper side of symbol starting means 22 (the 1st field starting means, symbol starting means), and the side part dropping parts 65b and 65b on the both right and left sides. The center vertical guide part 121 that guides the game ball guided by the specific guide passage 61 forward toward the central drop part 65a, and a predetermined distance between the left and right sides of the central vertical guide part 121. The side vertical guides 122 and 122 that guide the game balls forward and the game balls guided by the specific guide passage 61 toward the upstream end side of the side vertical guides 122 and 122 in the horizontal direction Guide to A pair of rear lateral guide portions 123, 123 and a game ball disposed along the rear side of the lower front plate 32a and guided forward by the side vertical guide portions 122, 122 are directed inward in the left-right direction, that is, in the center. A pair of front lateral guide portions 124, 124 guided to the drop portion 65a and the side drop portion 65b side, and an intermediate portion of the side vertical guide portions 122, 122 and an intermediate portion of the central vertical guide portion 121 are connected. Intermediate lateral guide portions 125, 125 arranged between the rear lateral guide portions 123, 123 and the front lateral guide portions 124, 124 and guiding the game ball inward in the left-right direction, that is, toward the central longitudinal guide portion 121 side. I have.

  The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes a first stage distribution unit 126 and a second stage distribution unit 127. The first stage distribution means 126 distributes the game balls guided by the specific guide passage 61 to the central vertical guide portion 121 side and the rear horizontal guide portion 123 side. The first distribution member 128 and the first distribution member 1st drive means (illustration omitted) which drives member 128 is provided. The first sorting member 128 is disposed on the downstream end side of the specific guide passage 61, and has an upward opening-shaped receiving port 128a that can receive the game ball guided by the specific guide passage 61, and flows into the receiving port 128a. And a discharge port 128b for allowing the gaming ball to flow out substantially horizontally, for example, by swinging around the vertical axis by driving the first driving means, the gaming ball flowing into the receiving port 128a is moved to the central longitudinal guide portion. It is possible to change between a first specific guidance state (specific guidance state) for guiding to the 121 side and a first normal guidance state (normal guidance state) for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the receiving port 128a to the rear lateral guide portion 123 side. It has become.

  The second stage distributing means 127 distributes the game ball guided by the side vertical guide 122 to the intermediate horizontal guide 125 and the front horizontal guide 124. For example, the left and right side vertical It is provided corresponding to each of the guide portions 122 and 122, and includes a second sorting member 129 and second driving means (not shown) for driving the second sorting member 129.

  The second sorting member 129 is disposed corresponding to the intermediate horizontal guide portion 125 on the side wall on the outer side in the left-right direction of the side vertical guide portions 122 and 122, and greatly protrudes into the side vertical guide portion 122. The second specific guidance state (specific guidance state) for guiding the game ball flowing down the side vertical guide portion 122 to the intermediate horizontal guide portion 125 side, and by retracting from the side vertical guide portion 122, the side vertical It can change to the 2nd normal guidance state (normal guidance state) which guides the game ball which flowed down the guide part 122 to the front side guide part 124 side.

  The game balls that have flowed down the specific guide path 61 are first guided by the first stage sorting means 126 to either the central vertical guide part 121 side or the intermediate horizontal guide part 125 side. Since the game ball guided to the central vertical guide 121 side is guided to the front as it is, it falls from the central dropping part 65a and wins the first special symbol starting means 22 with a high probability. On the other hand, the game ball guided to the rear side guide part 123 side flows into the side part vertical guide part 122 and is guided forward.

  The game ball flowing down the side vertical guide 122 is guided to either the intermediate horizontal guide 125 or the front horizontal guide 124 by the second stage sorting means 127. Since the game ball guided to the intermediate horizontal guide portion 125 flows into the central vertical guide portion 121 and is guided to the front side, it falls from the central drop portion 65a and wins the first special symbol starting means 22 with a high probability. . On the other hand, the game ball guided to the front side guide portion 124 falls to the front side from either the central drop portion 65a or the left and right side drop portions 65b, 65b, but flows down via the central vertical guide portion 121. Compared to the case, the probability of winning the first special symbol starting means 22 is low.

  As described above, the normal guidance state where there is a low possibility that the guided game ball will win the first special symbol starting means (first region starting means) 22 and the guided game ball won the first special symbol starting means 22. Stage distribution means 126 and 127 that can change to a specific guidance state that is more likely than the normal guidance state may be provided.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the first to third embodiments, the branch passage 42 may be omitted as in the fourth embodiment.

  The connection mode of each distribution means in the specific distribution device 40 is arbitrary, and is not limited to the alternating connection shown in the first to third embodiments and the one-side connection shown in the fourth embodiment. In addition, it is arbitrary whether the left and right discharge ports in the most downstream distribution unit communicate with the specific inlet 53. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, the third left discharge port of the third distribution unit 46c. 48 c may communicate with the specific inlet 53.

  In the specific distribution device 40, the number of distribution means connected in series may be determined according to how the distribution ratio (predetermined probability) to the specific inlet 53 side is set. That is all you need.

  Further, the sorting means constituting the specific sorting device 40 may be configured to guide the game balls one by one to the three or more outlets in a predetermined order. Moreover, the distribution means which comprises the specific distribution apparatus 40 should just be able to distribute a game ball to a some discharge port with an equal probability. Moreover, the specific distribution apparatus 40 should just be able to guide the game ball in the 1st area | region 33a to the specific inflow port 53 with a predetermined probability.

  The start port distributing unit 38 may be any device that distributes the game balls to the first distribution starting unit 36 and the second distribution starting unit 37 at a predetermined distribution rate. Further, the distribution ratio is arbitrary, and the distribution ratio on one side of the first distribution starter 36 side and the second distribution starter 37 side may be increased.

  An error determination process similar to the specific distribution error determination process for the specific distribution device 40 may be performed on the stage distribution unit 39 and / or the start port distribution unit 38. That is, for example, in the specific sorting error determination processing in FIGS. 19 to 21, the second detection unit 54 is used instead of the first detection unit 45, and the game ball detection units 36 a and 37 a are used instead of the second detection unit 54. Thus, it is possible to determine a distribution error by the stage distribution unit 39 and the start port distribution unit 38.

  In addition, a distribution inlet detection means for detecting a game ball flowing into the distribution inlet 38a is newly provided. In the specific distribution error determination processing in FIGS. 19 to 21, the distribution inlet detection means is used instead of the first detection means 45. By using the game ball detecting means 36a and 37a instead of the second detecting means 54, it is possible to determine the distribution error by the start port distributing means 38.

  Further, for example, a guide passage detection means is provided on either the start port guide passage 63 side or the stage guide passage 64 side. For example, in the specific sorting error determination processing in FIGS. By using the second detection means 54 instead of the second detection means 54 and the guide path detection means, it is possible to determine a distribution error by the stage distribution means 39.

  The neutral blocking means 57 and 86 of the embodiment are configured such that the first magnet on the sorting member side and the second magnet on the fixed side are arranged so that each other is N when the sorting member is in a neutral state between the right tilted state and the left tilted state. The poles (or S poles) are arranged so as to face each other, and the sorting member is biased to either the right tilted state or the left tilted state by the repulsive force of the magnet. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the N pole (or S pole) of the first magnet on the sorting member side is in the right tilt state, it is the S pole (or N pole) of the second magnet on the fixed side. The magnets may be arranged so as to face the S pole (or N pole) of the magnet, respectively, and the sorting member may be biased to either the right tilted state or the left tilted state by the attractive force of the magnet.

  The stage distributing means is not limited to the configuration shown in the embodiment, and the game balls that flow into the second area 33b from the specific inlet 53 are distributed in a plurality of directions including the first area 33a side by driving the driving means. Anything is possible.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines and can be similarly implemented in various game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

7 gaming area 33a first area 33b second area 35 stage 40 specific sorting device 41a left down area (specific down area)
41b Downward flow area 42 Branch passage 43 Distribution guide passage 45 First detection means 46a First distribution means 46b Second distribution means 46c Third distribution means 48a First left discharge port 48b Second left discharge port 48c Third left discharge port 49a First right outlet 49b Second right outlet 49c Third right outlet 53 Specific inlet 54 Second detection means 109a Error determination means M predetermined value N3 predetermined determination value

Claims (14)

The game area is divided into a first area and a second area,
The game ball of the first area can flow into the second area from a specific inlet,
In the gaming machine configured to be able to roll the game ball that has flowed into the second area from the specific inflow port on the stage and to be discharged to the first area side,
A specific sorting device for guiding the game balls in the first region to the specific inflow port with a predetermined probability;
First detection means capable of detecting a game ball flowing into the specific sorting device;
Second detection means capable of detecting a game ball guided to the specific inflow side by the specific distribution device;
An gaming machine comprising: error determination means for performing error determination based on a detection signal from the first detection means and a detection signal from the second detection means. A first counter for counting the number of detections by the first detection means;
A second counter for counting the number of times of detection by the second detection means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error determination unit performs error determination based on a count value obtained by the second counter when a count value obtained by the first counter reaches a predetermined value. The error determination means determines an error when the count value of the second counter when the count value of the first counter reaches the predetermined value is out of the first range. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the first range includes a value obtained by multiplying the predetermined value by the predetermined probability. A first counter for counting the number of detections by the first detection means;
Configured to clear the count value of the first counter when detected by the second detection means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error determination means performs error determination based on a count value immediately before the first counter is cleared. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the error determination means determines an error when a count value immediately before the first counter is cleared is equal to or less than a predetermined determination value. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined determination value is at least smaller than a reciprocal of the predetermined probability. A second counter for counting the number of detections by the second detection means;
Configured to clear the count value of the second counter when detected by the first detection means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the error determination unit performs an error determination based on a count value of the second counter. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the error determination means determines an error when the count value of the second counter becomes 2 or more. A branch passage that branches from a distribution guide passage from the first detection means to the specific distribution device;
The game ball detected by the first detection means is configured to flow with a higher probability to the specific sorting device side than to the branch passage side. Gaming machine. The first area includes a left downstream area on the left side of the gaming area and a right downstream area on the right side,
The game ball that is launched by the launching means and flows into the game area is configured to flow down either the left flow area or the right flow area,
Arranging the first detection means in at least one specific flow region of the left flow region and the right flow region;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein all the game balls flowing down the specific flow down area are detected by the first detection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the specific sorting device is configured to guide one gaming ball to the specific inlet for every predetermined number. The specific distribution device includes a plurality of distribution means connected in series,
The distribution means can distribute game balls to a plurality of outlets with equal probability,
The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein any one of the plurality of discharge ports in the distribution unit on the most downstream side is communicated with the specific inflow port. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the distribution unit is configured to guide the game balls one by one to the plurality of discharge ports in a predetermined order.

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