JP2016087112A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can stably guide game balls to a prescribed area and distribute them.SOLUTION: In a game machine (1) having a game area 4a where game balls can flow down, there are provided stepwise a guide path 50 which can introduce and guide the game balls flowing down the game area 4a and a plurality of distribution means 52 to 54 which can distribute a plurality of game balls guided by the guide path 50 to a side that can guide them to a prescribed area 11 and a side that can guide them to areas other than the prescribed area 11. For example, there are provided: first distribution means 52 distributing the plurality of game balls guided by the guide path 50 to a side that can guide them to the prescribed area 11 and a side that can guide them to the areas other than the prescribed area 11; and second distribution means 53 which can distribute the plurality of game balls guided by the first distribution means 52 to the side that can guide them to the prescribed area 11 into the side that can guide them to the prescribed area 11 and the side that can guide them to the areas other than the prescribed area 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a distribution unit that distributes a plurality of game balls guided by a guide passage.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a lot of obstacle nails and winning holes (starting openings, etc.) are provided in the game area, and a plurality of game balls launched into the game area come into contact with the obstacle nails and change direction and flow down. Then, a certain percentage of the game balls out of the plurality of game balls wins the winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, among the many obstacle nails, there are adjustment nails such as so-called nails and life nails that come in contact with a relatively large number of game balls that have won a winning opening such as a start opening. The staff of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed can adjust the adjustment nails so that the game balls can be easily or hardly won in the winning opening.

JP 2010-82072 A

In conventional pachinko machines, game balls launched into the game area come into contact with the obstacle nail and change direction and flow down, and the adjustment nail is adjusted so that the game ball is easy or difficult to win a prize opening. Therefore, there is a problem that the winning of the game balls to the winning opening varies, that is, the gaming balls do not stably win the winning opening.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of stably guiding and distributing game balls to a predetermined area (for example, a start port).

  In a first aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine (1) having a game area (4a) through which a game ball can flow down, a guide passage (in which a game ball flowing down the game area (4a (4a1)) is introduced and guided ( 50) and a plurality of game balls guided by the guide passage (50) can be divided into a side that can be guided to the predetermined area (11) and a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area (11), respectively. Distribution means (52 to 54), and the plurality of distribution means (52 to 54) are provided in stages.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine (1) having a game area (4a) in which a game ball can flow down, a guide passage (in which a game ball flowing down the game area (4a (4a1)) is introduced and guided ( 50) and a first distribution that distributes the plurality of game balls guided by the guide passage (50) into a side that can be guided to the predetermined area (11) and a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area (11). A plurality of game balls distributed to the predetermined area (11) by the first distribution means (52) and the side that can be guided to the predetermined area (11); A second distribution means (53) for distributing to a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area (11) is provided.

  A plurality of game balls distributed to the predetermined area that can be guided to the predetermined area by the second distribution means are divided into a side that can be guided to the predetermined area and a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area. You may make it the structure provided with the distribution means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to stably guide and distribute game balls to a predetermined area.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board of FIG. 2 with a partial cover removed. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board and the like of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game board and the like of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game board and the like of FIG. 3. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is an enlarged front view of the area | region A shown with a virtual line in FIG. It is an enlarged front view of the area | region B shown by a virtual line in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view from the front side of a distribution unit. It is a disassembled perspective view from the rear side of a distribution unit. The 1st distribution means is shown, (1) is a perspective view from the front side, (2) is an exploded perspective view from the back side. The second and third distribution means are shown, (1) is a perspective view from the front side, (2) is a perspective view from the rear side, and (3) is a perspective view from the rear side with some members omitted. . It is a perspective view of a center stage and a left side stage. FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a region C indicated by a virtual line in FIG. 3. It is a conceptual diagram which shows distribution of the game ball by a distribution unit. It is an enlarged front view of the area | region D shown with a virtual line in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view from the front side of a starting unit. It is a disassembled perspective view from the rear side of a starting unit. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart which shows a big hit determination table. It is a chart which shows a symbol determination table. It is a chart which shows the opening pattern of the special prize opening in special games, the game state after the end of special games, and the like. It is a chart which shows a 2nd start opening operation table. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of a winning symbol, and the 2nd start opening pattern during an auxiliary game. It is a chart which shows a plurality of game states and those set contents. It is a graph which shows the variation pattern determination table for normal / latent game state. It is a graph which shows the variation pattern determination table for time reduction / probability change game state. (1) is a chart showing the number of game balls that can be detected, and (2) is a chart showing the judgment objects regarding guidance and distribution of game balls. (A) is a chart showing a plurality of symbol variation effects, (b) a plurality of special game effects, and (c) a plurality of ending effects. It is a figure which shows a design change effect. It is a chart which shows a plurality of production modes. It is a figure which shows the effect regarding guidance and distribution of a game ball. FIG. 34 is a view corresponding to FIG. 33. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting error of a game ball. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a perspective view of the game board of FIG. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a front view of a distribution unit etc. It is a perspective view of a distribution unit etc. The 3rd distribution means is shown, (1) is a top view, (2) is a bottom view, (3) is a perspective view from the upper part, (4) is a perspective view from the lower part. It is a front view of a sorting unit or the like of a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment. It is a perspective view of a distribution unit etc. It is a front view of the distribution unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. It is a perspective view of a distribution unit. It is a block diagram of a control system of a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment. The distribution means which concerns on Example 5 is shown, (1) is a front view, (2) is a rear view. The distribution means is shown, (1) is a perspective view from the front side, and (2) is a perspective view from the rear side. It is a front view of the 2nd distribution apparatus etc. which concern on the form 1 of Example 6. FIG. It is sectional drawing of a 2nd distribution apparatus. It is a front view of the 2nd distribution apparatus etc. which concern on the form 2 of Example 6. FIG. It is a front view of the 2nd distribution apparatus etc. which concern on the form 3 of Example 6. FIG. It is a front view of the 2nd distribution apparatus etc. which concern on the form 4 of Example 6. FIG.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an opening / closing frame 2 (inner frame 2) is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be opened and closed. The opening / closing door 3 is mounted to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a.

  The left end of the opening / closing door 3 is supported at the left end of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is mounted at the right end of the opening / closing door 3. ing. A game board 4 is mounted on the open / close frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the game board 4 (between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b), and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the open / close door 3. Is done.

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing a game ball below the window 3a. The storage tray 5 has an effect button SW6a, a cross button SW6b, and an enter button SW6c ("SW" is operable). A production operation device 6 having a switch) is mounted, and a launching handle 7 that can be operated by the player is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5.

  When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball passes through the launch passage 8 formed by the two guide rails 8a and 8b, and is introduced from the downstream end (upper end) of the launch passage 8 into the upper portion of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the game area 4 a has a number of obstacle nails 10, a non-opening / closing type first starting port 11 (predetermined region 11), and an opening / closing type second starting port 12 a. Two start opening devices 12, a gate 13, a large winning opening device 14 having an openable large winning opening 14a, a plurality (four) of non-opening and closing general winning openings 15 (15α), and a distribution unit 16 (Distributing device 16 and start stabilizing device 16) are provided in the arrangement shown in the figure so that game balls can pass (enter and win), respectively. A number of obstacle nails 10 are provided with their rear ends fixed to the game board 4 in an inserted manner.

  The first starting port 11, the gate 13, and the plurality of general winning ports 15 are respectively provided with a first starting port SW11a, a gate SW13a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW15a that detect the game balls that have won the game.

  The inner guide rail 8a is provided with a movable piece 8c that is moved in contact with the game ball passing through the downstream end of the launch passage 8. The movement of the movable piece 8c causes the game ball launched into the game area 4a to be moved. A launch ball detection SW 8d for detection is provided.

  The second starter device 12 includes a second starter 12a, an opening / closing member 12b that opens and closes the second starter 12a, a second starter SW 12c that detects a game ball won in the second starter 12a, and an opening / closing member. And a second start port SOL12d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator) that opens and closes 12b.

  The second start port 12a is normally in a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize (impossible to win a prize) by the opening / closing member 12b and the second start port SOL12d. Can work.

  The big prize opening device 14 opens and closes the big prize opening 14a, the opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the big prize opening 14a, the big winning opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 14a, and the opening / closing member 14b. It has a big prize opening SOL14d.

  The big winning opening 14a is normally closed by the opening / closing member 14b and the big winning opening SOL 14d so that the game ball is difficult to win (impossible to win), and the closed state and the open state where the game ball is easy to win are operated. obtain.

  When a game ball wins any of the winning openings 11, 12a, 14a, 15, the number set for each winning opening 11, 12a, 14a, 15 per winning game ball (several to ten) Game balls are paid out to the storage tray 5 as prize balls.

  A big hit lottery is performed when the game ball wins at any of the start ports 11 and 12a, and when the big win lottery is won, a big hit game is generated in which the big win port 14a is opened. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, a winning lottery is performed. When the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 12a is opened.

  When the game ball launched into the game area 4a wins any one of the winning holes 11, 12a, 14a, 15, it is discharged from the gaming area 4a and collected, and the winning holes 11, 12a, 14a, If none of 15 is won, the game area 4a is finally discharged from the discharge port 9 provided at the lower end of the game area 4a and collected.

  A center combination 20 is attached to the game board 4, and an image display 21 (liquid crystal display 21) and a movable combination 22 for playing effects are attached to the center combination 20. The center accessory 20 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) having a frame 20a formed relatively large on the game board 4, and a center stage on which a game ball rolls below the center accessory 20. 20b is provided. The central stage 20b has a dish-like curved cross-sectional shape, and a game ball rolling on the central stage 20b is either one of the two left and right drop openings 20c formed on the front side in the vicinity of the left and right lowermost portions of the central stage 20b. It falls out from the front and falls.

  A liquid crystal unit 23 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) is provided on the rear side of the game board 4, and the image display 21 is attached to the rectangular frame-shaped liquid crystal base 24 of the liquid crystal unit 23, and the liquid crystal base 24 is movable. It is fixed to the game board 4 in a state in which the accessory 22 is accommodated. The image display 21 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the frame 20a of the center accessory 20, and game effects are mainly displayed on the image display 21. The movable accessory 22 operates as part of a predetermined game effect displayed on the image display 21 to operate the accessory member (not shown) on the screen front side of the image display 21.

  A game display board 25 is provided at the lower left portion of the game board 4, and the game display board 25 includes a first special symbol display 25a, a second special symbol display 25b, a normal symbol display 25c, and a first special symbol hold lamp. 25d, a second special symbol holding lamp 25e, and a normal symbol holding lamp 25f.

  The first special symbol display 25a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special symbol hold lamp 25d displays the first special symbol hold number, and the first special symbol hold number is less than 4. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 11. The second special symbol display 25b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special symbol hold lamp 25e displays the second special symbol hold number, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 12a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more, or the second special symbol hold count is 0, the first special symbol hold count is decremented by 1 One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special symbol hold count is 1 or more, the second special symbol hold count is decremented by 1 regardless of the first special symbol hold count and the second special symbol hold count. Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display unit 25c displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol holding lamp 25f displays the normal symbol holding number, and when the normal symbol holding number is less than 4, the game ball passes through the gate 13. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in the variable stop state and the normal symbol hold count is 1 or more, the normal symbol hold count is decremented by 1 and the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the winning lottery is displayed at the subsequent stop symbol.

  Further, the game board 4 is provided with a status indicator 28 inside the guide rail 8a and in an area where the game ball does not flow down in the game area 4a1. Specifically, the status indicator 28 is placed close to the guide rail 8a on the lower side of the later-described sorting unit 16, and is integrated with the projecting member 47 by using the arrangement of the projecting member 47 described later. Alternatively, it is disposed in the vicinity of the overhang member 47. The status indicator 28 displays the state of the first and second special symbols and the normal symbol (the presence or absence of fluctuation), the number of first and second special symbol reservations, and the number of normal symbol reservations.

A control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the control device 30 includes a game control board 31, a payout control board 32, an effect control board 33, an image control board 34, and a lamp control board 35. The control boards 31 to 35 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 33 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 31 includes first and second start ports SW11a and 12c, a gate SW13a, a large winning port SW14c, a plurality of general winning ports SW15a, a launch ball detection SW8d, and two first ball detection SWs 55 and 56 described later. In response to a signal from a second ball detection SW 57, which will be described later, and control information from the payout control board 32, information processing is performed, and the second start opening SOL12d, the big winning opening SOL14d, the symbol displays 25a to 25c, the symbol holding lamp 25d. ˜25f is controlled, control information is output to the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33, and the gaming machine information is output from the external output board 36 to the hall computer HC installed in the game hall outside the gaming machine 1 .

  The computer of the payout control board 32 receives the control information from the game control board 31 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 32b, the ball presence detection SW 32c, and the full tank detection SW 32d, performs information processing, controls the payout motor 32a, and plays the game. Control information is output to the control board 31. The computer of the production control board 33 receives control information from the game control board 31, the image control board 34, the lamp control board 35, and signals from the production operation device 6 (production button SW6a, cross button SW6b, enter button SW6c). Information processing is performed, the status indicator 28 is controlled, and control information is output to the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35.

  The computer of the image control board 34 receives the control information from the effect control board 33, performs information processing, controls the image display 21 for the game effect and the speaker 38, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 33. The computer of the lamp control board 35 receives the signal from the movable accessory 22 (origin SW) and the control information from the effect control board 33 to perform information processing, and produces a frame lamp 39a, a board lamp 39b, The object 22 (electric motor) is controlled and control information is output to the effect control board 33.

  A launch control board 37 is connected to the payout control board 32, and a launch control circuit 37a provided on the launch control board 37 receives a signal from the launch handle 7 (touch sensor, launch volume, etc., not shown) and The feed SOL 7a and the launch SOL 7b are controlled. As a result, when the player rotates the launch handle 7, the game balls stored in the storage tray 5 are introduced into the launch position by the ball feed SOL 7a and introduced into the launch position by the launch SOL 7b at intervals of about 0.6 seconds. The played game ball is fired. By adjusting the operation amount of the launch handle 7, the game ball can be fired to the game area 4a by adjusting its launch strength.

The game area 4a will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the game area 4 a includes a left game area 4 a 1 on the left side of the center object 20, a right game area 4 a 2 on the right side of the center object 20, a lower part of the center object 20, and It has a lower game area 4a3 on the lower side, a distribution unit 16 is provided in the left game area 4a1, a second start port 12a and a gate 13 are provided in the right game area 4a2, and the lower game area 4a3 In addition, a first start opening 11, a large winning opening 14a, and a plurality of general winning openings 15 are provided.

  The game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can pass through the sorting unit 16 (flow down), then flow down the lower game area 4a3, and enter the first start port 11 and the general winning port 15, On the other hand, it is basically impossible to enter the second starting port 12a, the gate 13, and the big winning port 14a. The game balls flowing down the right game area 4a2 can enter the second starting opening 12a and the gate 13, and further flow down the lower game area 4a3 and can enter the large winning opening 14a and the general winning opening 15. On the other hand, it is basically impossible to enter the first starting port 11.

  As described above, the player can adjust the firing intensity of the game ball by adjusting the operation amount of the launch handle 7 to fire the game ball to the game area 4a. The so-called “left strike” in which the game ball is fired with a relatively weak weak firing strength so as to flow down 4a1, and the game ball is fired with a relatively strong strong firing strength so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 4a2. It is possible to play a game by selecting any one of so-called “right-handed” hits. If the game ball launched into the game area 4a does not cross the top 20d of the center accessory 20 from the left side to the right side, it will flow down the left game area 4a1 (ie, “left-handed”). When the top 20d is crossed from the left side to the right side, the right game area 4a2 flows down (that is, “right-handed” is performed) through the area moving passage 20e extending downward from the vicinity of the top 20d to the right. .

  With reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 to FIG. 16, the center part and the left part of the left game area 4a1, the sorting unit 16, and the lower game area 4a3 where the game balls flow down by “left strike” will be described. First, the obstacle nail 10 is not provided in the left game area 4a1, the downstream end of the launch passage 8 faces the upper part of the left game area 4a1, and the distribution unit 16 is provided in the lower part of the left game area 4a1. .

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and 8, the upper part of the left game area 4 a 1 is partitioned at the inner peripheral side edge by first and second inclined walls 20 f and 20 g provided on the center accessory 20. ing. The first inclined wall 20f extends from the top 20c provided on the center accessory 20 in an inclined manner to the lower left, and the second inclined wall 20g is gentler than the first inclined wall 20f from the lower left end of the first inclined wall 20f. Inclined to the lower left.

  At the upper part of the left game area 4a1, a plurality (three) of massive obstacle convex portions 40, 41, 42 that can change the flow direction by contact with the game ball are provided. 42, with respect to the guide rails 8a and 8b that divide the first and second inclined walls 20f and 20g and the outer peripheral edge of the upper part of the left game area 4a1 with an interval through which the game balls can pass. However, the game balls are arranged with an interval through which the game balls can pass. The plurality of obstacle convex portions 40, 41, 42 are fixedly provided on the game board 4.

  The upper part of the left game area 4a1 is narrowed toward the boundary with the lower part of the left game area 4a1 in the lower part thereof, and all the games that have flowed down the upper part of the left game area 4a1 in the boundary and in the vicinity of the boundary. A passage passage 43 is formed for introducing the ball into the lower part of the left game area 4a1 so as to drop the ball from substantially the same position. The passage 43 is formed by a vertical wall 20h provided in the center accessory 20 so as to extend downward from the lower left end of the second inclined wall 20g, and a wing-shaped guide wall 44 fixedly provided in the game board 4. The upper vertical wall 44a is formed with a width of 10 and several mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm).

  As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 9 to FIG. 13, the distribution unit 16 is provided at the lower part of the left game area 4a1 over substantially the entire left and right width, and flows down the upper part of the left game area 4a1. All the game balls introduced into the lower part of the left game area 4a1 from 43, that is, the game balls flowing down the left game area 4a1, pass (flow down) through the sorting unit 16.

  When the sorting unit 16 performs “left-handed”, when a predetermined number (about 18) of game balls are launched into the left game area 4 a 1, one of the game balls enters the first start port 11. Multiple game balls can be distributed so that a winning can be achieved, that is, a plurality of game balls can be distributed in a ratio of about 1:17 between the side that can be guided to the first starting port 11 and the side that can be guided to other than the first starting port 11 Thus, the start stabilizing device 16 stably stabilizes the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11.

  The allocating unit 16 has a first introduction port 50a into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can be introduced, and is provided so as to be able to guide the game ball introduced from the first introduction port 50a. The first introduction passage 50 and the second introduction port 51a into which the game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can be introduced, and the game ball introduced from the second introduction port 51a is provided to be guided. A plurality of sorting means 52 to 54 (first stage first sorting means 52, two stages) provided in stages in the second guide path 51 and the first guide path 50 from the upstream side to the downstream side A second distribution means 53 for the eyes, a third distribution means 54 for the third stage, and a plurality of game balls guided by the first guide passage 50 can be distributed in stages, 11 that can be guided to 11 and the side that can be guided to other than the first starting port 11 (can be guided to the first starting port 11 And a respective sorting possible plurality of distributing means 52 to 54 in the had side).

  The first introduction port 50 a is formed so as to open to the upper side of the sorting unit 16 with a lateral width of several tens of mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm), and is disposed below the passage passage 43. Most of the game balls that have passed through are introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50a. The second introduction port 51a is formed on the lower left side of the first introduction port 50a so as to open above the sorting unit 16 with a width of 10 and several mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm). All game balls that do not enter the introduction port 50a are introduced into the second guide passage 51 from the second introduction port 51a.

  Between the lower end of the upper vertical wall 44a of the guide wall 44 and the left end of the first introduction port 50a, the side passage port 45 that faces the passage passage 43 from the left side is above and below 10 mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm). A game ball that is formed with a width and does not enter the first introduction port 50 a passes through the side passage port 45, a base upper portion 61 (to be described later) of the sorting unit 16, a lower inclined wall 44 b of the guide wall 44, It is guided to the second introduction port 51a by the guide passage 46 formed by the inner guide rail 8a.

  The first guide passage 50 includes an introduction passage 50b extending from the first introduction port 50a to the downstream side, a first out passage 50c and a first safe passage 50d extending from the introduction passage 50b to the downstream side. , A second out passage 50e and a second safe passage 50f extending from the first safe passage 50d to the left and right downstream thereof, and a third out passage extending from the second safe passage 50f to the left and right thereof. 50g and a third safe passage 50h.

  The second guide passage 51 is provided on the left side of the first guide passage 50, and the downstream end of the second guide passage 51 is opened below the sorting unit 16. In the first guide passage 50, the downstream end of the first out passage 50c is connected to the second guide passage 51, and the downstream ends of the second and third out passages 50e, 50g are opened downward of the sorting unit 16, respectively. In addition, the downstream end of the third safe passage 50 h opens to the right in the lower part of the sorting unit 16.

  The first allocating means 52 (upstream allocating means 52) is a non-electric (mechanical) allocating means 52, and the allocating member 70 is the introduction passage 50b (the first of the first guide passages 50). The plurality of game balls provided in the upstream passage portion 50b) upstream of the second distribution means 53 and guided by the introduction passage 50b are transferred to the first out passage 50c (second and third distribution means). 53 and 54 and the side that cannot be guided to the first starting port 11) and the first safe passage 50 d (the side that can be guided to the second and third distributing means 53 and 54 and the first starting port 11). Sort by ratio.

  The first distribution means 52 becomes the first stay prevention means 52 for preventing the game ball from staying on the downstream side of the introduction passage 50b (first distribution means 52) of the first guide passage 50, and the second stay prevention means 52. It functions so that normal distribution of game balls by the distribution means 53 can be performed.

  The second allocating means 53 (the allocating means 53) is a non-electrically allocating means 53, and the allocating member 80 or the like is the first safe passage 50d (the first allocating portion of the first guide passage 50). The plurality of game balls provided in the passage portion 50d) downstream of the means 52 and upstream of the third allocating means 54 are guided by the first safe passage 50d to the second out passage 50e ( A ratio of 2: 1 between the third allocating means 54 and the side that cannot be guided to the first starting port 11) and the second safe passage 50f (the side that can be guided to the third allocating means 54 and the first starting port 11). Sort by.

  The second distribution means 53 becomes the second stay prevention means 53 for preventing the game ball from staying on the downstream side of the first safe passage 50d (second distribution means 53) of the first guide passage 50, It functions to allow normal distribution of game balls by the third distribution means 54.

  The 3rd distribution means 54 (downstream distribution means 54) is the non-electrical distribution means 54, and the distribution member 80 grade | etc., Is the 2nd safe channel | path 50f (2nd among the 1st guidance paths 50). A plurality of game balls provided in the downstream passage portion 50f) downstream of the distribution means 53 and guided by the second safe passage 50f are guided to the third out passage 50g (to the first starting port 11). The distribution is performed at a ratio of 2: 1 between the side that is not possible and the third safe passage 50h (the side that can be guided to the first starting port 11).

  The distribution unit 16 detects the game balls distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution means 52 and the game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d, respectively. And a second ball detection SW 57 that detects game balls distributed to the second safe passage 50f by the second distribution means 53.

  In order to determine whether or not the desired distribution by the distribution means 52 to 54 is performed, the first ball detection SW 55, 56 and the computer of the game control board 31 are used to make the first introduction from the first introduction port 50a. First detection means 58 that can detect the game balls introduced into the guide passage 50 and the number of the game balls are configured, and the first start port SW11a, the first ball detection SW55, 56, the second ball detection SW57, and the game control board 31 The game balls distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution means 52 and the number thereof, the game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d by the first distribution means 52, and the number thereof. The game balls distributed to the second safe passage 50f by the distribution means 53 and the number thereof, and distributed to the third safe passage 50h by the third distribution means 54 (that is, enter the first start port 11). The) second detecting means 59 capable of detecting the game balls and the number is configured (see FIG. 7).

  Based on the information detected by the first and second detection means 58 and 59 by the computer (or hall computer HC) of the game control board 31 or the effect control board 33, the game ball detected by the first detection means 58 in detail. And a plurality of game balls introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50a based on the number of game balls detected by the second detection means 59 (about approximately) In 1/18), it can be determined whether or not it has been guided to the first starting port 11.

  The distribution unit 16 includes a case-like base upper portion 61 and a base lower portion 62 that are connected to each other, and a base member 60 that forms the first and second guide passages 50 (50a to 50h) and 51 by the 61 and 62. The center accessory 20 and the base member 60 are connected and integrated and attached to the game board 4.

  The base upper part 61 and the base lower part 62 are respectively transparent or semi-transparent front case part 61b that covers the front side of the rear case parts 61a, 62a and the rear case parts 61a, 62a and can be seen through the inside of the guide passages 50, 51. 62b.

  The base upper portion 61 is formed with a part of the introduction port 50a, the introduction passage 50b, the first out passage 50c, and the first safe passage 50d of the first guide passage 50, and the first sorting means 52, the first sphere detection SWs 55 and 56 are mounted, and a first out passage 50c and a part of the first safe passage 50d of the first guide passage 50, a second out passage 50e, a second safe passage 50f, and a third out passage are provided in the base lower portion 61. The second safe passage 50h, the second safe passage 50h, and the second guide passage 51 are formed, and the second and third sorting means 53 and 54 and the second sphere detection SW 57 are mounted. Here, in the distribution unit 16, the nail having the obstacle nail 10 in the game area 4 a 1 is formed by forming the guide passages 50 and 51 so that the game ball flows down the back side of the transparent front case parts 61 b and 62 b. The hitting area can be reduced.

The first distribution means 52 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 12 and the like, the first distribution means 52 is disposed in the introduction passage 50b and below the first introduction port 50a, and around the axis in the front-rear direction on the base upper portion 61. A distribution member 70 that is rotatably supported, a rotation restricting portion 71 formed on the base upper portion 61 (front case portion 61b) so as to be positioned below the distribution member 70, and a base upper portion 61 (rear) It has a fixed magnet 72 attached to the case part 61 a) and a movable magnet 73 attached to the sorting member 70.

  The distribution member 70 includes a guide blade 70a and left and right switching blades 70b and 70c. With the right switching blade 70c engaged with the rotation restricting portion 71, the distribution member 70 is in the out-distribution position. In this state, the left switching blade 70b protrudes toward the first out passage 50c, and the guide blade 70a is inclined rightward upward and the left switching blade 70b is engaged with the rotation restricting portion 71. The distribution member 70 is in the safe distribution position, and the right switching blade 70c is projected to the first safe passage 50d side, and the guide blade 70a is inclined leftward with the guide blade 70a facing obliquely upward on the left side.

  When the distribution member 70 is at the out-distribution position, the game ball flowing down the introduction passage 50b comes into contact with the guide blade 70a and is guided to the first out passage 50c, and falls while pushing the left switching blade 70b. Then, the sorting member 70 is switched from the out-assignment position to the safe assignment position. When the distribution member 70 is in the safe distribution position, the game ball flowing down the introduction passage 50b contacts the guide vane 70a and is guided to the first safe passage 50d, and falls while pushing the right switching blade 70c. Then, the distribution member 70 is rotated from the safe distribution position to the out distribution position to be switched.

  In this way, each time one game ball flows down through the introduction passage 50b, the distribution member 70 is switched from the out distribution position to the safe distribution position, or from the safe distribution position to the out distribution position. The first distribution means 52 distributes the plurality of game balls guided by the introduction passage 50b to the first out passage 50c and the first safe passage 50d at a ratio of 1: 1.

  The fixed magnet 72 and the movable magnet 73 repel each other, and the repulsive force is maximized when the distributing member 70 is in the neutral position with the guide blade 70a facing upward, that is, the magnet 72. 73 are arranged so as to be closest to each other. By the magnets 72 and 73, when the sorting member 70 is positioned on the out sorting position side with respect to the neutral position, the sorting member 70 is urged to rotate to the out sorting position and is positioned on the safe sorting position side with respect to the neutral position. Sometimes it is urged to rotate to the safe distribution position. Therefore, when the distribution member 70 is switched to the out-distribution position or the safe distribution position, the distribution member 70 reliably stops at that position and is stably held so as not to rattle.

The second distribution means 53 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, 13, etc., the second allocating means 53 is disposed in the first safe passage 50 d and is supported by the base lower portion 62 so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The distribution member 80 and a distribution operation mechanism 81 for operating the distribution member 80 by obtaining power from the game balls flowing down the first safe passage 50d. The distribution member 80 is in an upright vertical position, is in an out-distribution position in which the second out passage 50e is opened and the second safe passage 50f is closed, and is in a left inclined posture toward the upper left side. It becomes a safe distribution position that closes the out passage 50e and opens the second safe passage 50f.

  When the distribution member 80 is in the out-distribution position, the game balls flowing down the first safe passage 50d are guided to the second out passage 50e, and when the distribution member 80 is in the safe distribution position, the first The game balls flowing down the safe passage 50d roll on the sorting member 80 and are guided to the second safe passage 50f.

  When the distribution member 80 is in the out-distribution position, when two game balls flow down the first safe passage 50d, the distribution member 80 is switched to the safe distribution position, and the distribution member 80 is brought to the safe distribution position. When one game ball flows down through the first safe passage 50d, the sorting member 80 is switched to the out-distribution position, that is, the plurality of game balls guided by the first safe passage 50d are second. The distribution actuating mechanism 81 operates the distribution member 80 so as to distribute the out passage 50e and the second safe passage 50f at a ratio of 2: 1.

  The distribution operation mechanism 81 is provided on a weight 82 fixedly provided on the distribution member 80, an operation arm 83 provided fixedly on the distribution member 80, and above the distribution member 80. A rotating member 84 supported by the lower part 62 so as to be rotatable about an axial center in the front-rear direction, a fixed magnet 85 attached to the base upper part 61 (rear case part 61a), and 3 attached to the rotating member 84. And two movable magnets 86.

  The weight 82 is provided so as to extend radially outward from the shaft portion of the distribution member 80, and the distribution member 80 constantly generates a moment in the direction from the safe distribution position to the out distribution position (clockwise direction). . The operating arm 83 extends from the shaft portion of the distributing member 80 radially outward toward the rotating member 84 and is operably engaged with the rotating member 84.

  The rotating member 84 is fixedly provided to a disk portion 84a that is rotatably fitted in a circular hole formed in the rear wall of the base lower portion 62 facing the first safe passage 50d, and the disk portion 84a. The boss portion 84b and the three blade portions 84c that are disposed in the first safe passage 50d (upstream side of the sorting member 80) projecting forward from the central portion of the disc portion 84a and the disc portion 84a are fixed. And an engaging portion 84d that protrudes rearward from the outer peripheral portion of the disc portion 84a and can be engaged with the distal end portion of the operating arm 83.

  The disk portion 84a and the boss portion 84b are provided with their centers aligned with the rotation center of the rotation member 84, and the three blade portions 84c are arranged around the rotation center of the rotation member 84 at intervals of 120 degrees. And it is provided so as to protrude radially outward from the boss portion 84b. The game ball is guided to flow down on the right side of the boss portion 84b in the first safe passage 50d.

  The rotating member 84 is in a predetermined stop position with any one of the three blade portions 84c extending horizontally from the boss portion 84b to the predetermined stop position. At this time, the first safe passage 50d (on the right side of the boss portion 84b) ) Falls while pushing one of the blade portions 84c, and rotates the rotation member 84 clockwise by 120 degrees to switch to the next predetermined stop position. That is, every time one game ball flows down the first safe passage 50d, the turning member 84 turns 120 degrees, and when three game balls flow down the first safe passage 50d, the turning member 84 becomes 1 Rotate.

  In a state where the engaging portion 84d is not engaged with the operating arm 83, the distribution member 80 is in the out-distribution position, and the rotation member 84 is moved to one specific stop position among the predetermined three stop positions. When switching from the previous stop position, the engaging portion 84d is engaged with the operating arm 83, the distribution member 80 is switched from the out distribution position to the safe distribution position, and the rotation member 84 is in the specific stop position. , The engaging portion 84d is disengaged from the operating arm 83, and the distribution member 80 is switched from the safe distribution position to the out distribution position.

  Thus, when three game balls flow down the first safe passage 50d, the rotation member 84 makes one rotation, but only one game ball out of the three game balls moves the rotation member 84. Switching to the specific stop position, that is, the distribution member 80 to the safe distribution position, the distribution is distributed to the second safe passage 50f, and the remaining two game balls are distributed to the second out passage 50e, that is, the second distribution The means 53 distributes the plurality of game balls guided by the first safe passage 50d to the second out passage 50e and the second safe passage 50f at a ratio of 2: 1.

  The fixed magnet 85 and each of the three movable magnets 86 are attracted to each other, and when the rotating member 84 is in each predetermined stop position, the attractive force of one movable magnet 86 corresponding to the fixed magnet 85. Is arranged so that the fixed magnet 85 and one movable magnet 86 are closest to each other. Each time one game ball flows down through the first safe passage 50d by the magnets 85 and 86, the rotation member 84 is rotated 120 degrees from a predetermined stop position to the next predetermined stop position and is reliably switched. At the same time, it reliably stops at that position and is stably held so as not to rattle.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, 13, etc., the third distribution means 54 is disposed in the second safe passage 50 f and has basically the same configuration as the second distribution means 53. Therefore, the details of the third distribution means 54 are given the same reference numerals as those of the second distribution means 53, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 14, on the lower side of the distribution unit 16, the game board 4 has a projecting member that projects forward so as to partition the left game area 4 a 1 and the lower game area 4 a 3. 47 is provided, and a left side stage 47a on which a game ball rolls is formed at the upper end of the overhang member 47. The left side stage 47a is provided at a position that is relatively close to the lower end of the sorting unit 16 and is inclined downward to the right, and the out passages 50c, 50e, and 50g of the first guide passage 50 of the sorting unit 16 are provided. The game balls discharged to the lower side of the sorting unit 16 through the second guide passage 51 are all received and guided to the lower right, and are placed on the left end of the central stage 20b from the right end to the rear. To guide.

  As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 15, the first start port 11 is arranged on the lower side between the left and right drop openings 20 c of the central stage 20 b at the center and the left of the lower game area 4 a 3. Three general winning holes 15 are disposed below the first starting port 11, and a plurality of obstacle nails 10 are disposed below the first starting port 11 and above the three general winning ports 15. Yes. Some of the obstacle nails 10 are adjustment nails 10 that can be adjusted so that the game balls can be easily or difficult to win the general winning opening 15 by changing the inclination thereof.

  In particular, a general winning opening 15α arranged immediately below the first starting opening 10 opens in the front surface of the game board 4, and an overhang member 48 that forms a winning stage 48a having a cross-sectional dish shape with respect to the general winning opening 15α is provided. Is provided. When the game ball gets on the winning stage 48a, it is guided to the general winning opening 15α by the winning stage 48a. The route on which the game ball rides on the winning stage 48a includes a left route that passes through the upper left side of the general winning opening 15α and a right route that passes through the upper right side. Two adjustment nails 10 that can be adjusted to be difficult are provided.

  Further, at the center of the lower game area 4a3, two obstacle convex pieces 49 are provided below the two left and right drop openings 20c of the center stage 20b so that the game balls can come into contact and change the flow direction. These two obstacle protrusions 49 are provided in a gently slanted C-shape so that the game ball can easily be guided to the outside away from the general winning opening 15α by riding on the obstacle protrusions 49.

  The distribution unit 16 is provided with a guide passage pipe 65 that forms an internal passage through which the game balls discharged from the third safe passage 50h can be introduced and guided to the first start port 11, and the start port guide passage. 65 is formed transparent or translucent so that the internal passage can be seen through. The guide passage pipe 65 is disposed in the vicinity of the upper part of the left part of the central stage 20b and in a downwardly inclined manner along the left part of the central stage 20b, and is connected and integrated with the center accessory 20 (distribution unit 16). And attached to the game board 4.

  The downstream end of the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65 is formed so as to open downward in the right end portion of the guide passage pipe 65, that is, the game ball is released from the downstream end of the internal passage so as to drop substantially vertically. The Here, in the central portion of the lower game area 4a3, two left and right guide pieces 66 extending downward from the vicinity of the left and right ends of the downstream end of the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65 are disposed. The game balls released from the downstream end of the player win the first starting port 11 at a very high rate. However, between the lower ends of the two guide pieces 66 and the left and right ends of the first starting port 11, two left and right ten-thousand mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm) passable ports 67 through which game balls can pass are formed. Has been.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 16, in the distribution unit 16, the game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50 a into the first guide passage 50 are halved by the first distribution means 52 at a rate of ½. The first distribution means 53 is assigned to the side that can be guided, and the first and second distribution means 52 and 53 are assigned to the side that can be guided to the third distribution means 54 at a ratio of 1/6 in total. -The third distribution means 52-54 are distributed and guided to the side that can be guided to the first start port 11 at a ratio of 1/18 in total, while the first to third distribution means 52-54 give a total of 17 The game balls that have not been distributed to the side that can be guided to the first start port 11 at the rate of / 18 and the game balls that have been introduced from the second introduction port 51a into the second guide passage 51 are directed to the central stage 20b. Led.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 17 to FIG. 19, the right part of the right game area 4a2 and the lower game area 4a3 where the game balls flow down by “right hit” will be described. First, the upper part of the right game area 4a2 is formed in a nearly vertical passage extending continuously from the area movement passage 20e, and a starter unit 90 including the second starter device 12 and the gate 13 is provided in the lower part of the right game area 4a2. It has been. The obstacle nail 10 is not provided in the upper part of the right game area 4a2 in the passage shape, and a plurality of obstacle nails 10 are provided in the lower part of the right game area 4a2 on the upper right side of the starting unit 90.

  The starting unit 90 is provided in the lower part of the right game area 4a2 over substantially the entire width thereof, and the game balls flowing down the upper part of the right game area 4a2 are guided to the plurality of obstacle nails 10 in the lower part of the right game area 4a2. Most of the game balls are introduced into the starting unit 90.

  In other words, the start unit 90 can make a right-hand hit, so that most of the game balls launched into the right game area 4a2 can pass through the gate 13 and win the second start port 12a of the second start port device 12. In other words, the start stabilizing device 90 is configured to stabilize the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 and the winning of the second starting port 12a.

  The starting unit 90 includes an introduction port 91a into which a game ball flowing down the right game area 4a2 can be introduced, and includes a guide passage 91 provided so as to be able to guide the game ball introduced from the introduction port 91a. The passage 91 guides the game ball diagonally downward to the left in the upper half, and guides the game ball diagonally downward to the right in the lower half.

  The introduction port 91a is arranged above the starter unit 90 and directly above the left and right ends of the introduction port 91a, and opens to the right and left widths of several tens of mm (for example, 13 to 15 mm) via the two right and left obstacle nails 10. Is formed. Here, the obstacle nail 10 disposed right above the right end of the inlet 91a and the obstacle nail 10 disposed above the obstacle nail 10 are capable of passing 10 mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm) through which a game ball can pass. A mouth 95 is formed, and when a game ball passes through the passable mouth 95 from the left side to the right side, the game ball flows down the right side without being introduced into the guide passage 91.

  The gate 13 is disposed in the guide passage 91 and immediately below the introduction port 91 a, and the second starter device 12 is disposed below the downstream end of the guide passage 91. In the second starter device 12, the opening / closing member 12b is configured as a velo-type opening / closing member that moves forward and backward (in and out), and the opening / closing member 12b advances to close the second starter port 12a. The game ball that is guided and is above the second starting port 12a rolls on the opening / closing member 12b and is discharged from the downstream end of the guide passage 91 toward the lower game area 4a3, and the opening / closing member 12b is retracted to the second position. 2 Open the opening 12a. At this time, the game ball guided by the guide passage 91 and located above the second opening 12a wins the second opening 12a.

  The starting unit 90 has a case-like base member 92, and the center accessory 20 and the base member 92 are connected and integrated to be attached to the game board 20. The base member 92 includes a rear case portion 92a, and a transparent or translucent front case portion 92b that covers the front side of the rear case portion 92a and can see through the guide passage 91. A guide passage 91 is formed in the base member 92, and the second starter device 12 and the gate 13 are mounted.

  On the right side of the lower game area 4a3, a large winning opening 14a and one general winning opening 15 are arranged in parallel on the left and right, and a plurality of obstacle nails are located above the large winning opening 14a and the general winning opening 15. 10 is arranged. The plurality of obstacle nails 10 are arranged so as to easily guide the game balls flowing down the right game area 4a2 toward the winning prize opening 14a, but some of these obstacle nails 10 have their inclinations. In other words, the adjustment nail 10 can be adjusted so that the game ball can be easily or difficult to win the big prize opening 14a, and can be adjusted so that the game ball can easily enter the general prize opening 15 or difficult to win. An adjustment nail 10 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each means 100-106, 112-119 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 31. As shown in FIG.

  The random number update means 100 sequentially updates a big hit random number, which is a so-called hard random number of 16 bits for determining whether or not to play a special game, every minute time (0.1 μs) within a set range (0 to 65535). In addition, when a special game is played, a jackpot symbol random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (deciding) a jackpot symbol, is set within a set range (0 to 199) every minute time (4 ms). Update sequentially. Furthermore, a reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when no special game is performed, and a variation pattern random number for determining (determining) the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, respectively. Update sequentially every minute in the range (0 to 99).

  The symbol information acquisition means 101 is a jackpot random number updated by the random number update means 100 when the random number acquisition condition is satisfied when the number of first special symbol hold is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first start port 11. The jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are acquired as a set of first special symbol information. Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12a, if the second special symbol holding number is less than 4, the random number acquisition condition is satisfied, and the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number updated by the random number updating means 100, The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are acquired as a set of second special symbol information.

  The special symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 101 is stored (suspended) in the special symbol information storage means 102, and the number of first special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 102 is the first special symbol reservation. The number of the second special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 102 becomes the second special symbol hold number.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and either of the first and second special symbol holding numbers is 1 or more, the start condition for starting the variation of the special symbol is established. In addition, the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage unit 102 is erased (suspended) from the special symbol information storage unit 102 one by one for determination by the special symbol information determination unit 103 sequentially. Here, when a plurality of special symbol information is held, the plurality of special symbol information is subjected to the reservation in the order acquired by the symbol information acquisition unit 101, provided that the first and second When both of the special symbol information are on hold, the second special symbol information is given priority to the first special symbol information and is put on hold.

  In the special symbol information determining means 103, the big hit determining means 103a is a special game advantageous to the player (a big hit game, a small hit game) based on the big hit random number of the special symbol information that has been suspended due to the establishment of the start condition. If the jackpot determining means 103a determines that the jackpot game is to be performed, the symbol determining means 103b determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the jackpot symbol random number of the special symbol information ( And selecting which of a plurality of jackpot games with different degrees of advantage is to be performed, and determining the gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination means 103a uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 21 to set a ratio of about 1/320 (low probability) when “normal game state” or “short-time game state” is set. In addition, when “latent probability gaming state” or “probability variation gaming state” is set, the jackpot random number of the special symbol information is set to the jackpot specific value at a rate of about 10/320 (high probability). If they match, it is determined that a big hit game, which is a special game for opening the big winning opening 14a, is performed. Regardless of the set gaming state, if the big hit random number in the special symbol information matches the small hit specific value at a rate of about 3/320, it is determined that the small hit game is a kind of special game. .

  Specifically, when the jackpot determining means 103a determines that the jackpot game is to be performed, the symbol determining means 103b selects one of a plurality of jackpot symbols (the jackpot symbols AG, ad shown in FIG. 22). When it is determined that a small hit game is to be performed, a small hit symbol is selected, and when it is determined that a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is not to be performed, a lose symbol is selected. When the special symbol information is the first special symbol information, the symbol selection is performed at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 22, and the special symbol information is the second special symbol information. In the case of symbol information, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  In the special symbol information determining means 103, the reach determining means 103c is basically in a reach state in which it is expected that a big hit game will be performed when the big hit determining means 103a determines that a big hit game is performed. When it is determined not to perform a big hit game, it is determined whether or not to reach a reach state that is expected to be a big hit based on the reach random number of the special symbol information.

  In the special symbol information determining means 103, the fluctuation pattern determining means 103d is a symbol selected based on the determination results by the big hit determining means 103a and the symbol determining means 103b (big hit symbols A to G, a to d, small hit symbols, lost The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined (determined) based on any of the symbols), the determination result by the reach determination means 103c (whether to reach the reach state), the variation pattern random number, or the like. A specific process in which the variation pattern determining unit 103d determines the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described later.

  The special symbol display control means 104 starts the variable display of the first special symbol when the first special symbol information is suspended, and the second special symbol information is triggered when the second special symbol information is suspended. A big hit determination is made after starting the variable display of the symbol and displaying the special symbol in a variable manner with the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern judging means 103d, that is, after the variation time and the special symbol specified by the variation pattern are displayed in a variable manner. The determination symbol indicating the determination result by the means 103a and the symbol determination unit 103b is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the big hit game is performed by the big hit determination means 103a, it is determined that any of the big hit symbols A to G and a to d selected by the symbol determination means 103b is stopped and the small hit game is performed. In such a case, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is not performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the special game execution means 105 determines that a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is to be performed by the big hit determination means 103a, the special symbol display control means 104 determines a determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the symbol determination means. The player who opens the big winning opening 14a with the opening pattern corresponding to the determination symbol after the determination symbol (any one of the big winning symbols A to G, a to d, or the small hit symbol) selected by 103b is stopped and displayed. Special games (big hit games, small hit games) that are advantageous to the game.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 14a during the jackpot game is set to any of 16R (round) long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening depending on the type of the big winning symbol. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 14a during the game is set to 8R short-term opening, similarly to the opening patterns corresponding to the big hit symbols F, G, d.

  Specifically, in the 16R (round) long-term opening, the grand prize opening 14a is opened and closed over 16R, and each round starts after opening the big prize opening 14a, and then, for example, 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 14a. Alternatively, for example, when an R end condition of 30 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 14a is closed and the process ends. In the 8R long-term opening, the special prize opening 14a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round is started, it ends when the same R end condition as the 16R long-term opening is satisfied. In the 8R short-term opening, the big prize opening 14a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round starts, for example, 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 14a, or the game ends when an R end condition of 0.1 seconds elapses.

  Based on the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage unit 102 (that is, the special symbol information to be used later by the special symbol information determination unit 103), the prior determination unit 106, specifically, the symbol When the special symbol information is acquired by the information acquisition unit 101, the special symbol information determination unit 103 (big hit determination unit 103a, symbol determination unit 103b, reach determination unit 103c, fluctuation pattern determination unit 103d) is applied to the special symbol information. (E.g., whether or not to play a special game, determination of jackpot symbols A to G, a to d, determination of small hit symbol, lose symbol, determination of whether or not to reach, special symbol) (Determining the fluctuation pattern)

  On the other hand, the random number updating means 100 sequentially calculates a hit random number that is an 8-bit soft random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199). When a decision is made to update and play an auxiliary game, a winning design random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (deciding) the winning design, is set within a set range (0 to 9) for a minute time ( Update every 4 ms).

  The symbol information acquisition unit 101 satisfies the random number acquisition condition when the number of normal symbols held is less than 4 when the game ball passes through the gate 13, and the winning random number and the winning symbol random number updated by the random number updating unit 100 As a set of normal symbol information. The normal symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition unit 101 is stored (suspended) in the normal symbol information storage unit 112, and the number of normal symbol information stored in the normal symbol information storage unit 112 becomes the number of normal symbol reservations.

  When the normal symbol is in the variable stop state and the number of normal symbols held is 1 or more, a start condition for starting the normal symbol variation is established, and is stored in the normal symbol information storage means 112 every time the start condition is satisfied. The normal symbol information is erased (suspended digestion) from the normal symbol information storage unit 112 for determination by the normal symbol information determination unit 113 one by one. Here, when a plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are held, the plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are subjected to the above-mentioned processing in the order acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 101 and are put on hold.

  In the normal symbol information determination unit 113, the hit determination unit 113a determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game advantageous to the player based on the hit random number of the normal symbol information that has been put on hold due to the establishment of the start condition. When it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the symbol determination unit 113b determines (selects) a winning symbol to be stopped based on the winning symbol random number of the normal symbol information, and the second starting port during the auxiliary game is determined. It is determined which of 12a open patterns, that is, a plurality of auxiliary games having different advantages.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the hit determination means 113a has a ratio of 1/10 when “normal gaming state” or “latent probability gaming state” (“low operation mode”) is set. In addition, when “short-time gaming state” or “probability gaming state” (“high operation mode”) is set, it is determined that the auxiliary game is performed at a rate of 10/10, and the auxiliary game is performed. 25, the symbol determining means 113b selects one of a plurality of winning symbols (winning symbols a, b) as shown in FIG. 25, and determines that the auxiliary game is not performed. Select a design.

  The normal symbol display control means 114 starts the normal symbol fluctuation display when the normal symbol information is suspended, and the “normal gaming state” or “latent gaming state” (“low operation mode”) is set. If “Time-short game state” or “Probability game state” (“High operation mode”) is set for 12 seconds, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable state for 0.5 seconds, and then The determination symbol indicating the determination result by the symbol determination information means 113 is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined by the hit determination means 113a that the auxiliary game execution means 115 performs the auxiliary game, the normal symbol display control means 114 determines the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the determination symbol (the determination symbol selected by the symbol determination means 113b) ( After the winning symbol a or b) is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game advantageous to the player who opens the second start port 12a is performed with an opening pattern corresponding to the determination symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the opening pattern of the second starting port 12a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the type of winning symbol and the gaming state (operation mode). .

  The gaming state control means 116 alternatively sets one of a plurality of gaming states ("normal gaming state", "short-time gaming state", "latent probability gaming state", "probability varying gaming state" shown in FIG. 26) Control the game in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, the “normal gaming state” is set.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the “normal game state” or the “short-time game state” is set, the big hit probability determined to be a big hit game by the big hit determination means 103a is low (for example, about the approximately shown in FIG. 21). 1/320), and when “latent probability gaming state” or “probability variation gaming state” is set, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability (for example, about 10/320 shown in FIG. 21). Further, when “normal game state” or “latent game state” is set, the second start port 12a is operated as a second start port operation mode in which the second start port 12a is operated. When the mode is set and the “short-time gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” is set, the high operation mode in which the second start port 12a is easily opened is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, when the low operation mode is set, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game is 1/10, the variation time of the normal symbol is 12 seconds, and the second start port during the auxiliary game When the 12a start opening pattern is set to 0.1 second x 1 time or 0.1 second x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time, and the high operation mode is set, the hit probability is 10/10 and the normal symbol fluctuation time Is set to 0.5 seconds and the opening opening pattern is set to 1.0 second x 6 times or 2.0 seconds x 3 times.

  When the big hit game is played by the special game executing means 105, the game state control means 116 changes the setting of the game state after the big hit game as shown in FIG. When any one of the big hit symbols A to E is stopped and displayed, so-called “probability big hit” is set, first, after the big hit game is ended, “probability changed gaming state” is set. After that, when the jackpot symbols A and B are stopped, if the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 25a and 25b (the number of special symbol variations) exceeds 10,000, the “normal game state” is changed to “normal game”. Change the setting to "Status".

  Also, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 60 from the stoppage of jackpot symbol C, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 40 times from the stoppage of jackpot symbol D, the special symbol changes from the stoppage of jackpot symbol E. When the number of fluctuations exceeds 20, the setting changes from `` probability gaming state '' to `` latent probability gaming state '', respectively, and when the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 10000 times, `` latent probability gaming state '' changes to `` normal gaming state '' Change the setting to "".

  When the big hit symbol F is stopped and becomes a so-called “probable big hit”, after setting the big hit game, the “probable change game state” is set. After that, when the number of special symbol changes exceeds 10,000, the “probable change game state” ”To“ Normal gaming state ”. When the big hit symbol G is stopped and becomes a so-called “crash / big hit”, after setting the big hit game, the “latent probability gaming state” is set, and when the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 10,000, The setting is changed from “probable gaming state” to “normal gaming state”.

  When any of the big hit symbols a to c is stopped and displayed so-called “short time big hit”, first, “short time gaming state” is set after the big hit game ends. After that, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 60 from the stop of the jackpot symbol a, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 40 from the stop of the jackpot symbol b, the special symbol changes from the stop of the jackpot symbol c When the number of times of change exceeds 20, the setting is changed from the “short-time gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

  When the big hit symbol d is stopped and displayed, so-called “rush big hit”, the “normal gaming state” is set after the big hit game ends. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed so-called “small hit”, the game state before the start of the small hit game is set after the small hit game ends (that is, the game state is not changed).

  Here, a specific process in which the fluctuation pattern determination unit 103d determines the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol will be described. In order to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol, there are a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, and the variation pattern determination unit 103d uses the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state to determine the jackpot determination unit 103a, symbol determination The variation pattern is determined based on the determination result (determination symbol) by means 103b, the reach random number (determination result by reach determination unit 103c), the variation pattern random number, the first and second special symbol hold numbers, and the like.

  When “normal game state” or “latent game state” is set, the variation pattern determination table for normal / latent game state shown in FIG. 27 is used, and “short-time game state” or “ When the “probability changed gaming state” is set, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table for the time reduction / probability changed gaming state shown in FIG.

  When the variation pattern determination table for the normal / latent game state shown in FIG. 27 is used, if the variation pattern of the first special symbol is a big hit, according to the determination symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number If any of fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 (fluctuation time; 30, 40, 50, 15 seconds) is determined and it is a small hit, fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time; 15 seconds) is determined, resulting in a loss In accordance with the reach random number, the number of reservations (first special symbol reservation number), and the variation pattern random number, one of the variation patterns 6 to 9 (variation time; 12, 5, 30, 40 seconds) is determined.

  For the variation pattern of the second special symbol, if it is a big hit, any of the variation patterns 1 to 3 (variation time; 30, 40, 50 seconds) depending on the judgment symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number In the case of a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time; 15 seconds) is determined. In the case of loss, the fluctuation patterns 7 to 9 (fluctuation time; 5) according to the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number. , 30, 40 seconds).

  When using the variation pattern determination table for the short time / probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 28, regarding the variation pattern of the first special symbol, when it is a big hit, according to the determination symbol (big hit symbol), the variation pattern random number, If any of the fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 (variation time; 30, 40, 50, 15 seconds) is determined and it is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 5 (variation time; 15 seconds) is determined, and if it is lost, One of the variation patterns 11, 8, and 9 (variation time; 22, 30, 40 seconds) is determined according to the reach random number and the variation pattern random number.

  For the variation pattern of the second special symbol, if it is a big hit, any of the variation patterns 1 to 3 (variation time; 30, 40, 50 seconds) depending on the judgment symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number If it is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time: 15 seconds) is determined, and if it is lost, the reach random number, the number of reservations (second special symbol reservation number), and the fluctuation pattern random number Any one of the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 8, and 9 (variation time; 18, 2, 30, and 40 seconds) is determined.

  The distribution related processing means 117 performs processing related to the distribution of game balls by the distribution unit 16. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), the first detection means 58 detects the number NA of game balls introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50a, and the second The number NA1 of game balls distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution means 52 by the detection means 59, the number NA2 of game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d, and the second distribution means 53 by the second distribution means 53. The number NB of game balls distributed to the second safe passage 50f of the one guide passage 50 and the number NC of game balls won in the first start port 11 are detected.

  Then, using the detected number of game balls NA, NA1, NA2, NB, and NC, a plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50a into the first guide passage 50 are determined in advance (1 / 18), it is determined whether or not the first start port 11 has been guided, that is, whether or not the game balls are normally distributed by the distribution unit 16. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (2), NA1: NA2≈1: 1, whether NA: NB≈6: 1, NA: NC≈18: 1. Whether or not NB: NC≈3: 1 is determined by periodically performing a determination.

  For example, after the game ball first wins the first start port 11 after the power is turned on, the determination is made every time the game ball wins the first start port 11. In this case, the number NA of detected game balls, NA1, NA2, NB, and NC may be reset to 0 each time the determination is made a set number of times (for example, once or 10 times), or for a certain period of time (regardless of the number of times the determination is made) For example, it may be reset to 0 every time 10 minutes or 1 hour), or may not be reset to 0 until the power is turned off.

  The command output means 118 receives necessary control information after receiving the processing by the various SWs 11a, 12c, 13a, 15a, 8d, 55-57 shown in FIG. 7 and the various means 100-106, 112-117 shown in FIG. The command is output to the effect control board 32, and the external output means 119 outputs necessary game machine information to the external hall computer HC.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the respective means 120 to 128 shown in the figure are configured by computers of the effect control board 33, the image control board 34, and the lamp control board 35. The command receiving unit 120 receives the command output by the command output unit 118, and the effect control unit 121 and the error notification control unit 128 perform control based on the command.

  The effect control means 121 causes the predetermined effect means 129 (the image display 21, the movable accessory 22, the speaker 38, the lamps 39a and 39b) to perform a game effect according to the progress of the game, and the symbol variation effect control means 122. , Special game effect control means 123, hold display control means 124, accessory control means 125, prefetch effect control means 126, and distribution effect control means 126.

  Based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination unit 103, the symbol variation effect control unit 122 displays the special symbol when the special symbol display control unit 104 variably displays the special symbol on the special symbol display units 25a and 25b. The symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern (the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means 103d) is a plurality of symbol variation effects (symbol variation effects 1, 2, 3,... N shown in FIG. 30A). Select from among them.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the symbol variation effect, basically, after (1) the three effect symbol sequences 21a start to fluctuate on the image display 21, first, (2) the left effect symbol 21a-1 Then, “X” stops variably, then (3) “Y” stops variably as the right effect symbol 21a-2, and finally (4) “Z” changes as the center effect symbol 21a-3. The three stop symbol strings “XZY” are displayed in a combination display mode indicating the determination results by the big hit determination means 103a and the symbol determination means 103b.

  For example, in a symbol variation effect corresponding to a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time, (3) “X” and “Y” stop at different effect symbols and enter a non-reach state, and then (4) “Z”. Is stopped and “XZY” is in the display mode of loss, the big hit and the small hit are not won. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern having a relatively long variation time, (3) “X” and “Y” stop at the same effect symbol and reach a reach state, and then develop effect or development effect Normal reach production that does not shift to is performed.

  The development production and the normal reach production are performed in any of a plurality of production modes having different jackpot expectation levels, which are big hits, and (4) “Z” becomes “X” “Y” with the completion of the development production and the normal reach production. When “XZY” is in the loss display mode, the big hit and small hit are not won, and when “XZY” is in the small hit display mode, the small hit is won, and “Z” is “ When the player stops at the same effect design as “X” and “Y” and “XZY” is in the big hit display mode, the big win is won.

  The symbol variation effect control means 122 has a plurality of effect modes ("normal effect mode", "short time effect mode", "probability effect effect mode", "special change effect mode" shown in FIG. 32) according to the game state set by the game state setting means 116. Any one of “effect mode” and “pre-read effect mode”) is set, and a symbol variation effect corresponding to the set effect mode is performed.

  Basically, the “normal performance mode” is set in the “normal gaming state”, the “time reduction mode” is set in the “short time gaming state”, the “probability changing mode” is set in the “probable gaming state”, and “ “Special effect mode” is set for each of the “latent game state”. However, when the “normal game state” is set after the rush big hit or after the small hit game, the special symbol variation number is set to the set number of times (for example, 1 to 60 times). The “special effect mode” is set until any one) is exceeded, and the “normal effect mode” is set when the set number of times is exceeded.

  In the “normal performance mode”, the symbol variation effect that suggests that the game is in the “normal game state”, in the “short time effect mode”, the symbol variation effect that indicates the “short time game state”, and in the “probability variation effect mode” A symbol variation effect that suggests that the game is in a “probable game state” is performed. In the “special effect mode”, either “normal game state” or “latent game state” is suggested. This makes it possible to produce a symbol variation effect that is difficult to distinguish. When the “normal effect mode” is set, if the pre-reading effect control unit 126 described later determines that the pre-reading effect is to be performed via the symbol variation effect control unit 122, the special symbol is displayed several times (1 to 4). While any of the times is displayed, the “prefetching effect mode” is set instead of the “normal effect mode”.

  Note that the symbol variation effect corresponding to each effect mode is a background image that is the background of the effect symbol displayed on the image display 21 and the display mode of the effect symbol with respect to the symbol variation effect corresponding to the other effect modes. (Design pattern, size, direction of change, etc.)

  Next, the special game effect control means 123, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means 105, the special symbol display control means 104 is stopped by the special symbol display control means 104 at the start of the special game (small bonus symbol) ), A special game effect selected from a plurality of special game effects (special game effects 1, 2, 3,... N) shown in FIG. An ending effect selected from a plurality of ending effects (ending effects 1, 2, 3,... N) shown in FIG.

  When the first special symbol information is stored in the special symbol information storage unit 102, the hold display control unit 124 causes the image display device 21 to display the first special symbol hold number and a considerable number of the first hold symbols, When the second special symbol information is stored in the special symbol information storage unit 102, the image display 21 displays the second special symbol reservation number and a considerable number of the second reserved symbols.

  The accessory control means 125 can control the movable accessory 22 based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 103 to operate the movable member. Specifically, when any one of a plurality of symbol variation effects with an accessory action is performed by the symbol variation effect control means 122, the operation mode determined at a timing determined based on the symbol variation effect. The movable member is operated.

  The pre-reading effect control unit 126 determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the determination result by the prior determination unit 106, and when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be performed, the special symbol information that is the target of the pre-reading effect. On the other hand, before the special symbol information is digested, a pre-reading effect that can increase the expectation of jackpot is performed.

  For example, as the pre-reading effect, the design variation effect control means 122 displays a pre-reading background image different from the normal background image displayed when the pre-reading effect is not performed over a plurality of variations of the special symbol, and is put on hold. Based on the special symbol information, the pre-read zone effect that causes the player to expect to win a big win is performed (that is, the “pre-read effect mode” is set), or the hold display control means 124 performs the pre-read effect. For example, a pre-reading reserved symbol having a design (for example, color or shape) different from that of a normal reserved symbol displayed when there is not.

  Based on the detection information by the first and second detection means 58 and 59, the distribution effect control means 127 provides effects related to the introduction of the game ball from the first introduction port 50a to the first guide passage 50, and a plurality of It is possible to perform an effect relating to the distribution of game balls by at least one of the allocating means 52 to 54.

  For example, when a game ball introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50a is detected, an introduction effect is performed, and the game balls are distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution means 52. If the game ball is distributed to the first safe passage 50d by the first distribution means 52, the first distribution means 53 performs the first safe distribution effect. When the game balls are distributed to the second safe passage 50f, the second safe distribution effect is performed, and the third distribution means 54 distributes the game balls to the third safe passage 50h (that is, wins the first start port 11). To perform a third safe distribution effect.

  Specifically, the introduction effect is performed by the first out distribution effect and the first safe distribution effect, and as shown in FIG. 33, a part (left part) of the image display 21 is arranged in the distribution unit 16. A corresponding display unit 21b is provided, and when the game balls are distributed to the first out passage 50c, the first out distribution effect shown in FIG. 33 (1) is displayed for a certain period from the time of the distribution. When the game balls are distributed to the first safe passage 50d, the first safe distribution effect shown in FIG. 33 (2) is displayed for a certain period from the time of distribution, and the game balls are distributed to the second safe passage 50f. When the second safe distribution shown in FIG. 33 (3) is displayed for a certain period from the time of the distribution and the game ball wins the first start port 11, the period shown in FIG. Show 3rd safe distribution effect

  In addition to the display shown in FIG. 33 or instead of the display shown in FIG. 33, the speaker 38 outputs a first out-distributed sound (for example, “But”) as the first out-distribution effect, A first safe distribution sound (for example, “Pip”) is output as the first safe distribution effect, a second safe distribution sound (for example, “Pipp”) is output as the second safe distribution effect, and the first As the 3 safe distribution effect, a third safe distribution sound (for example, “picone”) may be output.

  Note that the display unit 21b corresponding to the sorting unit 16 is not provided in the image display unit 21, but a display unit is provided in the sorting unit 16 (for example, an EL display unit is provided on the front surface of the sorting unit 16). The device may display effects according to the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit 16, such as the first out distribution and the first to third safe distribution effects. In the case of the EL display, an effect that indicates the position that is actually guided or distributed in the distribution unit 16 may be displayed.

  Now, the distribution effect control means 127 performs effects related to the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit 16 when the “normal game state” or the “latent game state” is set. It is not performed when “state” or “probability game state” is set. However, it may also be performed when the “short-time gaming state” or “probability gaming state” is set.

  In addition, the distribution effect control means 127 performs effects related to the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit 16 regardless of the special symbol hold number (first special symbol hold number), but the first special symbol hold number. May not be performed when 4 is 4 (more than the set number).

  Further, the distribution effect control means 127 is based on the special symbol information determining means 103, when the special symbol having a high jackpot expectation is being changed, or based on the determination result by the prior determining means 106. When special symbol information with a high degree of expectation is put on hold, an effect according to the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit 16 may be performed in a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode.

  For example, if the first out-of-order effect, the first safe distribution effect, the second safe distribution effect, and the third safe distribution effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 34, the “out”, “first pass”, “second pass”, and “winning” are changed to “Lost”, “Good”, “Excellent”, and “Big Winning”, as shown in FIG. The minute effect, the first safe distribution effect, the second safe distribution effect, and the third safe distribution effect are performed.

  When at least one of a plurality of errors occurs, the error notification control unit 128 causes the rendering unit 129 (the image display 21, the movable accessory 22, the speaker 38, and the lamps 39a and 39b) to notify the error.

  One of the plurality of errors is the first start port 11 at a predetermined ratio (1/18) of the plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50a of the distribution unit 16 to the first guide passage 50. If the allocation error occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. “Distribution error occurrence”) is displayed on the image display 21.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
The player operates the launch handle 7 so that when the “normal game state” or “latent game state” is set, the game ball flows down the left game area 4 a 1 on the left side of the center accessory 20. When the game is played by “left-handed” to fire a game ball and “time-short game state” or “probability game state” is set, or a special game (especially a big hit game in which the big winning opening 13a is opened for a long time) Is performed, the game is played by “right-handed” in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the right game area 4 a 2 on the right side of the center accessory 20.

  The plurality of game balls fired by “left-handed” first flow down the upper part of the left game area 4a1, pass through the passage passage 43, and most of the game balls are distributed in the lower part of the left game area 4a1. A game ball introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50a of the unit 16 and guided by the first guide passage 50 and not introduced into the first guide passage 50 is moved to the first guide passage 50 of the sorting unit 16. The second introduction passage 51 is introduced into the second guide passage 51 and guided by the second guide passage 51.

  In the first guide passage 50, the plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50 a to the introduction passage 50 b are firstly divided into a first out passage 50 c branched from the introduction passage 50 b by the first distribution means 52. The plurality of game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d at a ratio of 1: 1 and then distributed to the first safe passage 50d are then branched from the first safe passage 50d by the second distribution means 53. The plurality of game balls distributed to the second out passage 50e and the second safe passage 50f at a ratio of 2: 1 and then distributed to the second safe passage 50f are then secondly distributed by the third distribution means 54. The third out passage 50g and the third safe passage 50h branched from the safe passage 50f are distributed at a ratio of 2: 1.

  That is, among the plurality of game balls guided by the first guide passage 50, the game balls distributed to the third safe passage 50h at a ratio of 1/18 in total are transferred from the third safe passage 50h to the guide passage pipe 65. The possibility of winning through the internal passage to the first start port 11 is extremely high, while the game balls that have not been distributed to the third safe passage 50h at a ratio of 17/18 and the second guidance The game ball guided from the passage 51 is guided from the left side stage 47a to the central stage 20b, and given an opportunity to win a prize at the general winning opening 15.

  In this way, the first starting symbol 11 can be aimed by “left-handed”, and when the first special symbol holding number is less than 4, and the game ball wins the first starting symbol 11, the first special symbol information Is acquired and stored in the special symbol information storage means 102, and the first special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 102 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the first special symbol changes.

  On the other hand, when the second starting opening 12a opened by “right-handed” can be aimed and the number of the second special symbol hold is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second starting opening 12a, the second special symbol information Is acquired and stored in the special symbol information storage means 102, and the second special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 102 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the second special symbol changes.

  Further, when the gate 13 can be aimed by “right-handed” and the number of normal symbols held is less than 4, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, normal symbol information is acquired and stored in the normal symbol information storage means 112. The normal symbol information stored in the normal symbol information storage means 112 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the normal symbol changes. Here, first, a winning lottery is performed by digesting the normal symbol information, and when winning by the winning lottery, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second starting port 12a is opened after the normal symbol display 25c stops and the symbol is stopped changing. .

  When “normal gaming state” or “latent gaming state” is set, even if “right-handed” is performed, almost no winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 can be expected, and the second starting port Since the low operation mode is set as the operation mode, and it is almost impossible to expect a winning game ball to win the second starting port 12a, the game will be performed while reducing the number of game balls owned by “left-handed”. When the “gaming state” or the “probability game state” is set, the high operation mode is set as the second start port operation mode, and “right-handed” is performed, and a relatively large amount of the second start port 12a is set. Since winning of game balls can be expected, it is possible to play a game by substantially maintaining the number of game balls owned by “right-handed”.

  The special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 102 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, the special symbol information storage means 102 stores a plurality of special symbol information. In this case, the plurality of special symbol information is digested in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special symbol information are stored, the second special symbol information is the first special symbol information. Prioritized over information. Then, when the bonus game lottery is performed by digesting the special symbol information, and when the winner is won by the bonus game lottery, a bonus game in which the bonus game opening 14a is opened after the bonus game symbol is stopped on the special symbol display devices 25a and 25b is generated. .

  When a big hit game occurs, one of 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening is selected and executed as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 14a during the big hit game, depending on the type of the big hit symbol that has been variably stopped. By performing “right-handed”, for example, about 2000 game balls can be acquired in the 16R long-term release, and for example, about 1000 game balls can be acquired in the 8R long-term release. However, in the 8R short-term release, even if “right-handed” is performed, game balls cannot be actually acquired.

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, there is no sorting unit 16 as in the present invention, and when “left-handed” is performed in order to aim at the first starting port, the game ball contacts the obstacle nail in the left game area. However, first of all, only by the flow of such a game ball, or by introducing a game ball flowing down the left game area and guiding it to the center stage of the center role (warp path) However, since this guiding path guides all the introduced game balls onto the stage, it becomes a problem how to make a novel structure for guiding and distributing the game balls flowing down the game area.

  In addition, among the large number of obstacle nails, there are so-called nail or life nails adjusting nails that come in contact with a relatively large number of game balls of the plurality of game balls won at the first starting port. The staff can change the inclination of the adjusting nail so that the game ball can be easily won or difficult to win the first starting port. There is a problem that the ratio of the number of game balls to be won at the first start port is not stable with respect to the number of game balls launched into the game area 4a by “left-handed”.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution unit 16 is provided in the left game area 4a1, and all the game balls flowing down the left game area 4a1 pass through the distribution unit 16, and in the distribution unit 16, a plurality of games are played. A ball is introduced into the first guide passage 50 from the first introduction port 50 a, and a plurality of game balls guided by the first guide passage 50 are connected to the first out passage 50 c and the first guide passage 50 by the first distribution means 52. The plurality of game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d and distributed to the first safe passage 50d are distributed to the second out passage 50e and the second safe passage 50f by the second distribution means 53, and the second safe passage 50d. The plurality of game balls distributed to the passage 50f are distributed to the third out passage 50g and the third safe passage 50h by the third distribution means 54, and are distributed to the third safe passage 50h. Since a plurality of game balls it was is guided to the first start hole 11, a novel induction of a game ball that is launched into the game region 4a by a "left handed", can be realized distribution.

  Moreover, in the sorting unit 16, most of the game balls pass so as to be guided to the first guide passage 50, and in the first sorting means 52, the plurality of game balls are in the first out passage at a ratio of 1: 1. 50c and the first safe passage 50d, and the second distribution means 53 distributes a plurality of game balls to the second out passage 50e and the second safe passage 50f at a ratio of 2: 1. In the means 54, the plurality of game balls are distributed to the third out passage 50g and the third safe passage 50h at a ratio of 2: 1, and most of the game balls distributed to the third safe passage 50h are distributed to the first start port 11. Win a prize. In other words, the game can be performed so that the ratio of the number of game balls to be awarded to the first start port 11 is stabilized to about 1/18 with respect to the number of game balls launched into the game area 4a by “left-handed”. it can.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a novel guidance and distribution of game balls fired to the game area 4a by “left-handed”, and win the first starting port 11 for the number of game balls fired to the game area 4a. The distribution unit 16 has a stable ratio of the number of game balls. Next, when the distribution unit 16 is provided, the guidance and distribution of the game balls are normal due to failure or fraud in the distribution unit 16. The problem is how to detect the guidance and distribution of the game balls that have not been normally performed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first detection means 58 detects the number NA of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50 a into the first guide passage 50, and the second detection means 59 detects the number NA of the game balls. The number NA1 of game balls distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution means 52, the number NA2 of game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50d by the first distribution means 52, and the second distribution means 53 Detect the number NB of game balls distributed to the second safe passage 50f, the number NC of game balls distributed to the third safe passage 50h by the third distribution means 54 (winning the first starting port 11), Based on the detected number of game balls NA, NA1, NA2, NB, NC, a plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50a into the first guide passage 50 (1/18 ) To the first starting port 11 Since it is possible to determine whether or not the game balls are normally guided and distributed by the distribution unit 16, it is possible to deal with it quickly and reliably.

  Further, when the distribution unit 16 is provided, how to attach the distribution unit 16 to the game board 4 becomes a problem. According to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution unit 16 includes a base member 60 that forms the first and second guide passages 50 and 51, and first to third distribution means 52 attached to the base member 60. -54, and the center object 20 and the base member 60 are integrated and attached to the game board 4, that is, the sorting unit 16 together with the center object 20 is easily and reliably stabilized on the game board 4. Can be attached.

  Furthermore, in the case where the distribution unit 16 is provided, it becomes a problem how to produce effects relating to guidance and distribution of game balls by the distribution unit 16. According to the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is introduced from the first introduction port 50a into the first guide passage 50 based on the detection information by the first detection means 58, the introduction effect (FIG. 33 (1 ) (2)).

  Further, when the game balls are distributed to the first out passage 50c by the first distribution unit 52 based on the detection information by the second detection unit 59, the first out distribution effect (FIG. 33 (1)) is performed. When the game balls are distributed to the first safe passage 50d by the first distribution means 52, the first safe distribution effect (FIG. 33 (2)) is performed, and the game balls are secondly distributed by the second distribution means 53. When distributed to the safe passage 50f, the second safe distribution effect (FIG. 33 (3)) is performed, and the game balls are distributed to the third safe passage 50h by the third distribution means 54 (that is, the first start port 11). To win a prize), the third safe distribution effect (FIG. 33 (4)) is performed.

  That is, the player can be interested in the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit 16. Moreover, the first and second detection means 58 and 59 are originally sent to the first start port 11 at a predetermined ratio of a plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50a into the first guide passage 50. It is for judging whether it was induced | guided | derived, The said production can be performed effectively using the 1st, 2nd detection means 58, 59, and production property can be improved.

  Next, Examples 2 to 7 in which Example 1 is partially changed will be described. Note that the same or similar reference numerals are basically given to the same or similar parts as in the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 to 41, the pachinko gaming machine 1A according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that some of the obstacle nails 10 are partially arranged, so that the first start port 11 and the second start port device 12 are arranged. The general winning opening 15α, the sorting unit 16, the starting unit 90, etc. are changed.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the gaming area 4a of the pachinko gaming machine 1A includes a number of obstacle nails 10, a non-opening / closing first start port 11A (predetermined area 11A), and an opening / closing second start. 12 A of 2nd starting port apparatuses which have 12 Aa, the gate 13, the large winning opening apparatus 14 which has the opening-and-closing type large winning opening 14a, and the multiple (four) non-opening and closing general winning opening 15 (15 (beta)) The distribution unit 16A (the distribution device 16A, the start stabilization device 16A) and the start unit 90A are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can pass (enter / win).

  As shown in FIGS. 36 to 38, the first start port 11A is provided with a first start port SW11Aa, and the second start port device 12A includes a second start port 12Aa, an opening / closing member 12Ab, a second start port SW12Ac, A second start port SOL12Ad is provided.

  The game balls flowing down the left game area 4a1 can pass (flow down) through the sorting unit 16A and enter the first starting port 11A, and further flow down the lower game area 4a3 and enter the general winning port 15. On the other hand, the second start port 12Aa, the gate 13, and the big winning port 14a are basically unable to enter the ball. The game balls flowing down the right game area 4a2 can enter the second start opening 12Aa and the gate 13, and further flow down the lower game area 4a3 and can enter the large winning opening 14a and the general winning opening 15. On the other hand, it is basically impossible to enter the first starting port 11A.

  The upper part of the left game area 4a1 is narrowed toward the boundary with the lower part of the left game area 4a1 in the lower part thereof, and all the games that have flowed down the upper part of the left game area 4a1 in the boundary and in the vicinity of the boundary. A passage passage 43A is formed through which the ball passes and is introduced into the lower part of the left game area 4a1. The passage passage 43A is formed by a vertical wall 20Ah extending downward from the lower left end of the second inclined wall 20g on the center accessory 20 and a vertical wall 44A fixedly provided on the game board 4 by several tens of mm. It is formed with a lateral width (for example, about 13 to 15 mm).

  The distribution unit 16A is provided at the lower part of the left game area 4a1 over substantially the entire left and right width, and flows through the upper part of the left game area 4a1 and is introduced into the lower part of the left game area 4a1 from the passage 43A. All the game balls flowing down the left game area 4a1 pass (flow down) through the sorting unit 16A.

  When the sorting unit 16A performs “left-handed”, when a predetermined number (about 18) of game balls are launched into the left game area 4a1, on average, one of the game balls is the first game ball. This is a start stabilizing device 16A that distributes a plurality of game balls to the start opening 11A so as to be able to win, that is, stabilizes winning of the game balls to the first start opening 11A.

  The distribution unit 16A has an introduction port 50Aa into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can be introduced, a guide passage 50A provided so as to be able to guide the game ball introduced from the introduction port 50Aa, and a guide passage A plurality of distribution means 52A to 54A provided in a stepwise manner from the upstream side to the downstream side in 50A (first-stage first distribution means 52A, second-stage second distribution means 53A, third-stage A third distribution means 54A), which can distribute a plurality of game balls guided by the guide passage 50A step by step, and can be guided to a side that can be guided to the first start port 11A and other than the first start port 11A A plurality of sorting means 52A to 54A that can be assigned to the first side (side that cannot be guided to the first starting port 11A) are provided.

  The introduction port 50Aa is formed so as to open to the top and bottom of the sorting unit 16A with a lateral width of several tens of millimeters (for example, about 13 to 15 mm), and is connected to the downstream end of the passage passage 43. All the game balls that have passed through are introduced into the guide passage 50A from the introduction port 50Aa.

  The guide passage 50A includes an introduction passage 50Ab that extends downstream from the introduction port 50Aa, a first out passage 50Ac and a first safe passage 50Ad that branch from the introduction passage 50Ab to the downstream side thereof, and a first safe passage 50Ad. The second out passage 50Ae and the second safe passage 50Af that branch from the left side to the downstream side and extend to the downstream side, and the third out passage 50Ag and the third safe passage that branch from the second safe passage 50Af to the left side and extend to the downstream side. 50 Ah. The downstream ends of the first, second, and third out passages 50Ac, 50Ae, 50Ag, and the third safe passage 50Ah are opened downward of the sorting unit 16A.

  The first distribution means 52A is a non-electrical distribution means 52A. The distribution member 70 is provided in the introduction passage 50Ab, and a plurality of game balls guided by the introduction passage 50Ab are first output. The passage 50Ac and the first safe passage 50Ad are distributed at a ratio of 1: 1. The first distribution means 52A becomes the first stay prevention means 52A that prevents the game balls from staying on the downstream side of the introduction passage 50Ab of the guide passage 50A, and normal distribution of the game balls by the second distribution means 53A. To function.

  The second allocating means 53A is a non-electrically allocating means 53A, and the allocating member 80 and the like are provided in the first safe passage 50Ad, and a plurality of game balls are guided by the first safe passage 50Ad. Are distributed at a ratio of 2: 1 between the second out passage 50Ae and the second safe passage 50Af. The second distribution means 53A becomes the second stay prevention means 53A for preventing the game ball from staying on the downstream side of the first safe passage 50Ad of the guide passage 50A, and the game ball is normally operated by the third distribution means 54A. It functions so that it can make a proper sort.

  The third distribution means 54A is an electric distribution means 54A, and the distribution member 211 and the like are provided in the second safe passage 50Af, and a plurality of game balls guided by the second safe passage 50Af are collected. The third out passage 50Ag and the third safe passage 50Ah are distributed at a ratio of 2: 1 on average.

  The distribution unit 16A has one first ball detection SW 55A that detects a game ball that has passed through the introduction port 50Aa, and a second ball that detects the game ball distributed to the second safe passage 50Af by the second distribution means 53A. And a detection SW 57A.

  A game introduced into the guide passage 50A from the introduction port 50Aa by the first ball detection SW 55A and the computer of the game control board 31 in order to determine whether or not the desired distribution by the distribution means 52A to 54A is performed. The first detection means 58A capable of detecting the spheres and the number of the spheres is configured. By the first start port SW11Aa, the second sphere detection SW57A, and the computer of the game control board 31, the second distribution means 53A leads to the second safe passage 50Af. The second detection means 59A capable of detecting the number of game balls distributed and the number thereof, the game balls distributed to the third safe passage 50Ah by the third distribution means 54A (winning the first start port 11A) and the number thereof. It is configured (see FIG. 38).

  Based on the information detected by the first and second detection means 58A and 59A by the computer (or hall computer HC) of the game control board 31 or the effect control board 33, the game ball detected by the first detection means 58A in detail. And a plurality of game balls introduced from the introduction port 50Aa into the guide passage 50A at a predetermined ratio (about 1/18) based on the number of the game balls detected by the second detection means 59A. It is configured to be able to determine whether or not it has been guided to the 1 start port 11A.

  The distribution unit 16A includes a base upper portion 61A and a base central portion 62A and a base lower portion 63A that are connected to each other, and includes a base member 60A that forms a guide passage 50A (50Aa to 50Ah) by these 61A to 63A. The accessory 20 and the base member 60 </ b> A are connected and integrated and attached to the game board 4.

  A part of the inlet 50Aa, the introduction passage 50Ab, the first out passage 50Ac, and the first safe passage 50Ad of the guide passage 50A is formed in the base upper portion 61A, and the first sorting means 52A and the first ball detection SW 55A are mounted. In the base center portion 62A, the first out passage 50Ac and a part of the first safe passage 50Ad, the second out passage 50Ae, and the second safe passage 50Af of the guide passage 50A are formed, and the second distribution is made. The means 53A and the second sphere detection SW 57A are mounted, and a part of the second safe passage 50Af of the guide passage 50A, the third out passage 50Ag, and the third safe passage 50Ah are formed in the base lower portion 63A, and the third distribution Means 54A is mounted.

  The first distribution means 52A has basically the same structure as the first distribution means 52 of the first embodiment, and the second distribution means 53A is basically the same as the first distribution means 53 of the first embodiment. Structure. Therefore, a detailed description of these distribution means 52A and 53A will be omitted.

The third distribution unit 54A will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, in the electric third distribution means 54A, the time until the game ball introduced into the guide passage 50A from the introduction port 50Aa reaches the third distribution means 54A is irregular. The irregular means 200 is attached to the irregular means 200. First, the irregular means 200 will be described.

  The irregular means 200 is provided in the second safe passage 50Af downstream of the second sphere detection SW 57A and upstream of the third distribution means 54A in the guide passage 50A, and is guided by the second safe passage 50Af. A plurality of game balls that pass through the so-called crune 200. The croon 200 is provided integrally with the base lower portion 63A. The Kroon 200 is arranged on the lower side and the right side of the second ball detection SW 57A, and has an annular dish 200a that can roll while the game ball rotates, and a cylindrical surface that has a lower end connected to the outer periphery of the dish 200a. It has an inner peripheral wall part 200b and a hole 200c that is formed on the center side of the dish-like part 200a and into which a game ball can fall from the dish-like part 200a.

  In the second safe passage 50Af, a passage portion 50Af-1 that receives the game ball that has passed through the second ball detection SW 57A and falls and guides it to the right side clown 200 is formed by the passage formation member 200d, and the passage formation member 200d Constitutes a part of the base lower portion 63A, and is provided integrally with the cleon 200, that is, integrally with the base lower portion 63A. The game ball guided by the passage portion 50Af-1 is introduced from the downstream end of the passage portion 50Af-1 into the inner peripheral wall portion 200b of the crone 200 so as to roll while rotating the dish-like portion 200a. Then, when it falls from the hole 200c, it reaches the third distribution means 54A.

  In this croon 200, the plurality of game balls introduced from the passage portion 50Af-1 into the inner peripheral wall portion 200b have slightly different introduction positions, introduction speeds, etc. depending on the individual game balls. Since the shape portion 200a is slightly inclined from the horizontal, the time during which the plate-like portion 200a rolls (the time until it falls from the hole 200c after being introduced into the inner peripheral wall portion 200b) is different. It is possible to make the time until the game ball introduced to the point reaches the third distribution means 54A irregularly.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the third allocating means 54A includes a container member 210 having a bottom wall 210a having a circular outer periphery and a cylindrical peripheral wall 210b, and a vibration member rotatably mounted on the container member 210. A distribution member 211 and a drive unit 212 that rotates the distribution member 211 are provided, and a predetermined distribution operation by the distribution member 211 (the distribution member 211 rotates once in a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds)) is regulated. As described above, the plurality of game balls guided by the second safe passage 50Af are moved to the third out passage 50Ag and the third by rotating the sorting member 211 continuously at a constant speed by the driving means 212. The safe passage 50Ah is distributed at a ratio of 2: 1 on average.

  The vessel member 210 is provided integrally with the base lower portion 63A, and is disposed so that the center (the center of the bottom wall 210a) is located immediately below the hole 200c of the croon 200, and the distribution member 211 has a predetermined thickness. It is formed in a vertical axis shape, and is provided so as to pass through the center portion of the bottom wall 210a and protrude upward. The distribution member 211 is formed with an inclined surface 211a at a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees) from the upper end thereof, and a game ball falling from the hole 200c of the croon 200 comes into contact with the inclined surface 211a and any surface on the bottom wall 210a. The position is determined by the direction in which the inclined surface 211a faces when it comes into contact with the game ball, that is, it becomes variable by the rotation of the inclined surface 211a.

  The bottom wall 210a is partitioned in the circumferential direction by two partition walls 210c and 210d on the upper surface side, and is divided into an out sector area 210e having a central angle of about 240 degrees and a safe sector area 210f having a central angle of about 120 degrees. The bottom wall 210a is formed with an out hole 210g facing the out sector area 210e and a safe hole 210h facing the safe sector area 210f. The game ball riding on the out sector area 210e is discharged from the out hole 210g, and the third out passage 50Ag is constituted by the out sector area 210e and the out hole 210g, and the game ball riding on the safe sector area 210f is discharged from the safe hole 210h. The safe sector region 210f and the safe hole 210h constitute a third safe passage 50Ah.

  In this way, the game ball that has come into contact with the inclined surface 211a of the sorting member 211 rotating at a constant speed is averaged into an out sector area 210e having a center angle of about 240 degrees and a safe sector area 210f having a center angle of about 120 degrees. Are distributed at a ratio of 2: 1, that is, a plurality of game balls guided by the second safe passage 50Af are distributed at an average ratio of 2: 1 between the third out passage 50Ag and the third safe passage 50Ah. It is done.

  The left side stage 47a of the projecting member 47 receives all the game balls discharged to the lower side of the sorting unit 16A through the out passages 50Ac, 50Ae, 50Ag of the guiding passage 50A of the sorting unit 16A. It guide | induces so that it may mount on the left end part of the center stage 20b from the right end part back to the lower right. Alternatively, only the game ball discharged from the out passage 50Ag is guided to the left end portion of the central stage 20b without being guided to the left side stage 47a. In the left game area 4a1, the area surrounded by the inner guide rail 8a, the sorting unit 16A, and the overhanging member 47 is somewhat wide, and there are a plurality (( Two) obstacle obstacles 220 and 221 in the form of blocks are provided.

  In the central part of the lower game area 4a3, a general winning port 15β is disposed below the two left and right drop openings 20Ac of the central stage 20b, and a plurality of obstacle nails 10 are disposed above the general winning port 15β. Some of these obstacle nails 10 are adjustment nails 10 that can be adjusted so that the game balls can be easily or difficult to win the general winning opening 15β by changing the inclination thereof.

  Further, at the center of the lower game area 4a3, two obstacle convex pieces 49A are provided below the two left and right drop openings 20Ac of the central stage 20b so that the game balls can come into contact and change the flow direction. Between the two obstacle convex pieces 49A, a central obstacle convex piece 225 is provided that can be changed in the flow direction by contacting the game ball. The two obstacle protrusions 49A are provided in a gently slanted C-shape so that the game ball rides on the obstacle convex piece 49A and is easily guided to the outside away from the general winning port 15β. The central obstacle convex piece 225 is provided in a vertical shape that partitions the two obstacle convex pieces 49A to the left and right.

  The distribution unit 16A is provided with a guide passage pipe 65A that forms an internal passage through which the game balls discharged from the third safe passage 50Ah can be guided to the first start port 11A. 65A is transparent or semi-transparent so that the internal passage can be seen through. The guide passage pipe 65A is disposed in the vicinity of the upper side of the central stage 20b and along the central stage 20b. The guide passage pipe 65A is connected to and integrated with the center accessory 20 (distribution unit 16A).

  The inner passage of the guide passage pipe 65A has a dish-like curved cross-sectional shape similar to the central stage 20b. That is, the guide passage pipe 65A has two left and right lowermost portions in the inner passage. A first opening 11A is provided that opens to an internal passage between the lowermost portions so that a game ball in the internal passage can win a prize, and the game balls in the internal passage can be discharged in the vicinity of these two lowermost portions. Two left and right discharge ports (not shown) are formed.

  On the other hand, two right and left outlets 226 connected to the two outlets are formed in the vicinity of the left and right lowermost rear portions of the central stage 20b. That is, the game balls in the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65A are If no winning is made at the 1 start port 11A, it is introduced into one of the two discharge ports and led out from either of the two corresponding outlets 226 to the central stage 20b. A game ball rolling on the central stage 20b exits forward from either one of the two left and right drop openings 20Ac.

  Thus, in the distribution unit 16A, the game balls introduced from the introduction port 50Aa into the guide passage 50A are distributed to the side that can be guided to the second distribution means 53A by the first distribution means 52A at a ratio of 1/2. The first and second distribution means 52A and 53A are distributed to the side that can be guided to the third distribution means 54A at a ratio of 1/6 in total, and the first to third distribution means 52A to 54A total about 1 Is distributed and guided to the first start port 11A at a ratio that can be guided to the first start port 11A. On the other hand, the first to third distribution means 52A to 54A lead to the first start port 11A at a total ratio of about 17/18. Game balls that were not distributed to the inductable side, and even if they were distributed to the first startable port 11A at a ratio of about 1/18, they did not eventually win the first starting port 11A The game ball is guided to the central stage 20b. It is.

  The starting unit 90A including the second starting port device 12A and the gate 13 is provided in the lower part of the right game area 4a2 over substantially the entire left and right width, and the game ball flowing down the upper part of the right game area 4a2 is the right game area 4a2. Are guided by the plurality of obstacle nails 10 and most of the game balls are introduced into the starting unit 90A.

  In other words, the start unit 90A can make a right-hand hit, so that most of the game balls launched into the right game area 4a2 can pass through the gate 13 and win the second start port 12Aa of the second start port device 12A. In other words, the start stabilizing device 90A is configured to stabilize the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 and the winning of the second starting port 12Aa.

  Specifically, the distribution-related processing unit 117 detects the number NA of game balls introduced from the introduction port 50Aa into the guide passage 50A by the first detection unit 58A, and the second detection unit 59A detects the second distribution. The number NB of game balls distributed to the second safe passage 50Af of the guide passage 50A by the means 53A is detected, and the number NC of game balls won in the first starting port 11 is detected.

  Then, using the detected number of game balls NA, NB, and NC, the first start port 11A has a predetermined ratio (about 1/18) of a plurality of game balls introduced from the introduction port 50Aa to the guide passage 50A. It is determined whether or not the game balls are normally distributed by the distribution unit 16A. Specifically, it is periodically determined whether NA: NB≈6: 1, NA: NC≈18: 1, NB: NC≈3: 1, and the like. Go and judge.

  By the way, a plurality of game balls introduced from the introduction port 50Aa of the distribution unit 16A into the guide passage 50A are guided to the third distribution means 54A at a rate of one out of six, and these game balls are introduced into the guide passage 50A. If the time from reaching the third distribution means 54A to the third distribution means 54A is substantially constant regardless of the individual game balls, the third distribution means 54A causes the distribution member 211 to rotate once in a fixed time. Therefore, the following problem arises because it is an electric type that regularly repeats the predetermined sorting operation.

  That is, since the player can freely change the timing at which the game ball is fired by operating the handle 7, the player can see the operation of the sorting member 211 of the third sorting means 54 </ b> A, and the sorting member 211 can play the game. When the ball is in the rotational position where the ball is distributed to the third safe passage 50Ah, the target ball is shot at a timing at which the game ball can reach the third distribution means 54A, that is, the game is performed by the distribution means 52A to 54A. It is possible to deliberately bias the ratio of distributing the balls to the side that can be guided to the first starting port 11A to be higher than the intended ratio (about 1/18).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1A of the present invention, the game ball introduced into the guide passage 50A in the guide passage 50A (second safe passage 50Af) of the sorting unit 16A until reaching the third sorting means 54A. Since the irregular means 200 (Kroon 200) for making the time irregular is provided, the above-mentioned problem is improved, that is, the game balls are distributed to the side that can be guided to the first starting port 11A by the distribution means 52A to 54A. It can be difficult for a player to deliberately bias the rate to be higher than the desired rate (approximately 1/18). Other functions and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1A of the present invention are basically the same as those of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the pachinko gaming machine 1B of the third embodiment is obtained by changing the sorting unit 16A and the like in the second embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1B, the distribution unit 16B is provided with a guide passage pipe 65B that forms an internal passage that can be guided by introducing the game balls discharged from the third safe passage 50Ah, and the guide passage pipe 65B. A first start port 11B is formed at the upstream end of the first start port, and a first start port SW11Ba is provided downstream of the first start port 11B.

  That is, in the distribution unit 16B, the game balls finally distributed to the third safe passage 50Bh at a ratio of about 1/18 are always awarded to the first start port 11B. The game ball that has passed through the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65B is not discharged again into the game area 4a, but is discharged out of the gaming machine and collected. Note that the guide passage pipe 65A, the discharge port (not shown), the outlet port 226, and the like of the second embodiment are omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 to 46, the pachinko gaming machine 1C according to the fourth embodiment is obtained by changing the sorting unit 16 and the like in the first embodiment.

  The distribution unit 16C of the pachinko gaming machine 1C is provided in the lower part of the left game area 4a1 over substantially the entire width thereof, and all game balls flowing down the left game area 4a1 pass (flow down) through the distribution unit 16C. The sorting unit 16C performs “left-handed” so that when a predetermined number (about 18) of game balls are launched into the left game area 4a1, on average, one of the game balls is the first game ball. This is a start stabilizing device 16C that distributes a plurality of game balls to the start opening 11C so as to be able to win, that is, stabilizes winning of the game balls to the first start opening 11C.

  The allocating unit 16C has a first introduction port 50Ca into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can be introduced, and is provided so that the game ball introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca can be guided. The first introduction passage 50C and the second introduction port 51Ca into which the game ball flowing down the left game area 4a1 can be introduced, and the game ball introduced from the second introduction port 51Ca is provided to be guided. A plurality of distribution means 52C, 53C (first-stage first distribution means 52C, two-stage) provided stepwise from the upstream side to the downstream side in the second induction path 51C and the first induction path 50C A second distribution means 53C) of the eyes, which can distribute the plurality of game balls guided by the first guide passage 50C in stages and can be guided to the first start port 11C and the first start port Side that can be guided to other than 11C (guide to the first starting port 11C Non ability side) and the respective sorting possible plurality of distributing means 52C, and a 53C.

  The first introduction port 50Ca is formed so as to open to the upper side of the sorting unit 16C with a lateral width of several tens of millimeters (for example, about 13 to 15 mm), and the second introduction port 51Ca is the first introduction port. On the left side of 50Ca, it is formed to open above the sorting unit 16C with a width of 10 and several mm (for example, about 13 to 15 mm).

  Although not shown in the drawing, as in the first embodiment, all the game balls that have flowed down the upper part of the left game area 4a1 are passed through the boundary and the vicinity between the upper part and the lower part of the left game area 4a1, and the lower part of the left game area 4a1. The passage passage 43 to be introduced into the horizontal passage is formed with a width of 10 and several millimeters (for example, about 13 to 15 mm), and the first introduction port 50Ca is disposed below the passage passage 43 and almost passes through the passage passage 43. The game ball is introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca into the first guide passage 50C. A game ball that does not enter the first introduction port 50Ca is introduced from the second introduction port 51Ca into the second guide passage 51C.

  The first guide passage 50C includes an introduction passage 50Cb extending from the first introduction port 50Ca to the downstream side, a first out passage 50Cc and a first safe passage 50Cd extending from the introduction passage 50Cb to the downstream side and extending to the left and right. The second out passage 50Ce and the second safe passage 50Cf extend branched from the first safe passage 50Cd to the downstream side thereof.

  The second guide passage 51C is provided on the left side of the first guide passage 50C, and the downstream end of the second guide passage 51C is opened below the sorting unit 16C. In the first guide passage 50C, the downstream end of the first out passage 50Cc is connected to the second guide passage 51C, and the downstream end of the second out passage 50Ce is opened below the sorting unit 16C.

  The first distribution means 52C is a non-electrical distribution means 52C, and the distribution member 70 is provided in the introduction passage 50Cb, and a plurality of game balls guided by the introduction passage 50Cb are first output. The passage 50Cc and the first safe passage 50Cd are distributed at a ratio of 1: 1. The first distribution means 52C serves as a stay prevention means 52C that prevents the game balls from staying on the downstream side of the introduction passage 50Cb of the first guide passage 50C, and the normal distribution of the game balls by the second distribution means 53C. Functions so that sorting can be performed.

  The second distribution means 53C is an electric distribution means 54C, and the distribution member 230 is provided in the first safe passage 50Cd, and a plurality of game balls guided by the first safe passage 50Cd are obtained. The second out passage 50Cd and the second safe passage 50Cf are distributed at an average ratio of 9: 1. The first start port 11C is provided in the sorting unit 16C and is disposed at the downstream end of the second safe passage 50Cf. The first start port 11C is provided with a first start port SW11Ca.

  A third out passage 50Cg is connected to the second safe passage 50Cf, and a game ball that has not won the first starting port 11C is guided by the third out passage 50Cg, and the third out passage 50Cg The downstream end opens downward of the sorting unit 16C together with the downstream end of the second out passage 50Ce.

  The allocating unit 16C detects the game balls distributed to the first out passage 50Cc by the first allocating means 52C and the game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50Cd. It has. In order to determine whether or not the desired distribution by the distribution means 52C and 53C is being performed, the first ball detection SW 55C and 56C and the computer of the game control board 31 are used to determine the first from the first introduction port 50Ca. A first detection means 58C capable of detecting the game balls introduced into the guide passage 50C and the number thereof are configured, and the first swing is detected by the first start port SW11Ca, the first ball detection SW 55C, 56C and the computer of the game control board 31. The game balls distributed to the first out passage 50Cc by the distribution means 52C and the number thereof, the game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50Cd by the first distribution means 52C and the number thereof, the second by the second distribution means 53C The game balls distributed to the safe passage 50Cf (winned at the first start port 11C) and the second detection means 59C capable of detecting the number thereof are configured. (See Figure 46).

  Based on the information detected by the first and second detection means 58C and 59C by the computer (or hall computer HC) of the game control board 31 or the effect control board 33, the game ball detected by the first detection means 58C in detail. And a plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca into the first guide passage 50C based on the number of game balls detected by the second detection means 59C (about In 1/18), it can be determined whether or not it has been guided to the first starting port 11C.

  The distribution unit 16C includes a base member 60C that forms first and second guide passages 50C and 51C. The base member 60C includes first ball detection SWs 55C and 56C and first and second distribution means 52C. , 53C are mounted, and the center accessory 20 and the base member 60C are connected and integrated to be attached to the game board 4. The first distribution means 52C has basically the same structure as the first distribution means 52 of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description of the first distribution means 52C is omitted.

The second distribution means 53C will be described in detail.
The electric second distribution means 53C has an irregular time until the game ball introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca to the first guide passage 50C reaches the second distribution means 53C. The irregular means 200C is attached. Next, the irregular means 200C will be described.

  The irregular means 200C is provided in the first safe passage 50Cd on the downstream side of the first ball detection SW 56C and the upstream side of the second distribution means 53C in the first guide passage 50C, and the first safe passage 50Cd. It is constituted by a so-called Kroon 200C through which all of the plurality of game balls guided by. The croon 200C is arranged directly below the first ball detection SW 56C, and has an annular dish-shaped portion 200Ca that can be rolled while the game ball rotates, and a cylindrical inner peripheral wall whose lower end is connected to the outer periphery of the dish-shaped portion 200Ca. 200Cb and a hole 200Cc that is formed on the center side of the dish-shaped part 200Ca and from which the game ball can drop from the dish-shaped part 200Ca.

  The game ball that has passed through the first ball detection SW 56C is introduced into the inner peripheral wall portion 200Cb of the croon 200 so as to roll while rotating the dish-shaped portion 200Ca, and after falling from the hole 200Cc, the second sorting means 53C can be reached.

  In this croon 200C, the game ball that has passed through the first ball detection SW 56C is brought into contact with the game ball and dropped between the first ball detection SW 56C and the croon 200C so that the game ball rolls on the dish-shaped portion 200Ca without fail. Protrusions (not shown) that slightly change the direction are provided, and the plurality of game balls introduced into the inner peripheral wall portion 200Cb have slightly different introduction positions, introduction speeds, and the like depending on the individual game balls. Also, depending on the case, the time during which the dish-shaped part 200Ca rolls (the time until it falls from the hole 200Cc after being introduced into the inner peripheral wall part 200Cb) varies by slightly tilting the dish-shaped part 200a from the horizontal. Therefore, the time until the game ball introduced into the first guide passage 50C reaches the second distribution means 53C can be made irregular.

  The second allocating means 53C includes a allocating member 230 provided so as to freely advance and retract, and a driving means 232 having an electric motor 231 for advancing and retracting the allocating member 230, and performs a predetermined allocating operation by the allocating member 230. A plurality of game balls guided by the first safe passage 50Cd are moved into the second out passage 50Ce and the second safe passage 50Cf by driving the sorting member 230 by the driving means 232 so as to repeat regularly. Sort at an average ratio of 8: 1.

  The allocating member 230 is configured as a velo-type allocating member that moves back and forth (in and out) left and right, advances to the right, becomes an out allocating position that closes the second safe passage 50Cf, and retreats to the left. Therefore, the ratio of the time during which the distribution member 230 stays at the out distribution position and the time during which the distribution member 230 stays at the safe distribution position is 8: 1. Thus, the predetermined operation is regularly repeated.

  Thus, in the distribution unit 16C, the game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca into the first guide passage 50C are guided to the second distribution unit 53C by the first distribution unit 52C at a ratio of 1/2. The first and second distribution means 52C and 53C distribute to the side that can be guided to the first start port 11C at a ratio of about 1/18, while the first and second distribution means A game ball that was not distributed to the side that can be guided to the first starting port 11C at a ratio of about 17/18 by means 52C, 53C, and was introduced into the second guiding passage 51C from the second inlet 51Ca. The game ball is guided to the central stage 20b.

  Specifically, the distribution-related processing unit 117 detects the number NA of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca into the first guide passage 50C based on the detection information from the first detection unit 58C, and the second The detection means 59C detects the number NA1 of game balls distributed to the first out passage 50Cc by the first distribution means 52C and the number NA2 of game balls distributed to the first safe passage 50Cd, and detects the first start port 11C. The number NC of game balls won in is detected.

  Based on the detected number of game balls NA, NA1, NA2, and NC, a plurality of game balls introduced from the first introduction port 50Ca into the first guide passage 50C are determined in advance (approximately 1 / In 18), it is determined whether or not the first start port 11C is guided, that is, whether or not the game balls are normally distributed by the distribution unit 16C. Specifically, it is periodically determined whether or not NA1: NA2≈1: 1, NA: NC≈18: 1, NA2: NC≈9: 1, or the like. Go and judge.

  According to this pachinko gaming machine 1C, as compared with the first to third embodiments, the number of sorting means 52C, 53C of the sorting unit 16C is reduced by one, and the first guide passage 50C is provided from the first introduction port 50Ca. The ratio at which the plurality of game balls introduced into the first start port 11C are guided to the first start port 11C can be set to the same ratio (1/18) as in the first to third embodiments. The other functions and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1C of the present invention are basically the same as the functions and effects of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the distribution means 53D according to the fifth embodiment employs instead of the distribution means that distributes the game balls according to the first to third embodiments at a ratio of 2: 1 between the out passage and the safe passage. This is a possible non-electrical sorting means.

  The distribution means 53D includes a distribution member 301 that is mounted on a base member 300 so as to be rotatable around a front and rear axis, and the distribution member 301 is formed in a circular case shape centering on the axis. The internal space is divided into six equal parts (every 60 degrees) in the circumferential direction by six partition walls 302, and there are six distribution spaces 303 that can respectively accommodate game balls. Of these six distribution spaces 303, the two distribution spaces 303 facing each other across the axis are the safe distribution spaces 303a for distributing the game balls to safe passages, and the remaining four distribution spaces 303 are , It becomes the out distribution space 303b for distributing the game balls to the out passage.

  In the guide passage 50D, a circular accommodation space 300a for rotatably accommodating the distribution member 301 is formed in the base member 300, and an upstream passage 50Da that is upstream of the accommodation space in the upper left outer peripheral portion of the accommodation space 300a. (Introduction passage and safe passage) are connected, the safe passage 50Db is connected to the lower left outer peripheral portion of the accommodation space 300a, and the out passage 50Dc is connected to the left middle rear portion of the accommodation space.

  The allocating member 301 has any one of the six allocating spaces 303 positioned at the upper left of the allocating member, and is capable of introducing the game ball discharged from the upstream passage 50Da into the allocating space. Here, when a game ball is introduced into one of the distribution spaces 303, the game ball is placed on the partition wall 302 on the rotational direction side below the introduced distribution space 303. The distribution member 301 is moved until the distribution member 301 receives power from the game ball and is positioned at the left middle stage of the distribution member 301 together with the distribution space 303 into which the game ball is introduced. Rotate 60 degrees counterclockwise to switch to the next predetermined stop position.

  When the game ball is introduced into the safe distribution space 303a, the game ball is distributed to the safe passage 50Db by rotating the distribution member by 60 degrees, and when the game ball is introduced into the out distribution space 303b. The game balls are distributed to the out passage 50Dc by rotating the distribution member by 60 degrees.

  Therefore, the rear side of the safe distribution space 303a is partitioned by the rear wall, and when the safe distribution space 303a into which the game ball is introduced is located at the left middle stage of the distribution member 301, the safe distribution space 303a Since the partition wall on the rotation direction side is inclined obliquely to the lower left, the game ball is guided from the safe distribution space 303a to the safe passage 50Db by the partition wall and the rear wall. On the other hand, the partition member on the rotation direction side of the out-distribution space 303b is integrally formed with a locking wall 302a extending from the outer end portion to the opposite side in the rotation direction, and the partition wall is slanted. Since it is slightly inclined rearward and downward, the game ball is guided from the out-distribution space 303b to the out passage 50Dc by the partition wall 302 and the locking wall 302a.

  The distribution means 53D allows the distribution member 201 to stop for a predetermined stop each time the distribution member 301 rotates 60 degrees, while allowing the distribution member 301 to rotate by power from the game ball. A detent mechanism 305 that can be reliably stopped and held at a position is provided. The detent mechanism 305 includes a shaft-like portion 306 that rotates integrally with the distributing member 301, six recesses 306a formed on the outer periphery of the shaft-like portion 306 at intervals of 60 degrees in the circumferential direction, and six recesses It has a claw member 307 that can be selectively engaged with any one of 306a, and a spring member 308 that urges the claw member 307 against the shaft portion in a pressing manner.

  The claw member 307 is guided and supported by a guide member 307a attached to the base member 300 so as to be movable in the radial direction of the sorting member 301, and a spring member 308 is mounted between the guide member 307a and the claw member 307. ing. When the sorting member 301 is at a position other than the predetermined stop position, the claw member 307 presses the outer peripheral portion different from the concave portion 306a of the shaft-like portion 306 to give an appropriate rotational resistance, and the sorting member 301 When in the predetermined stop position, the claw member 307 engages with any one of the recesses 306a to give a larger rotational resistance.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment is obtained by adding a second sorting device different from the sorting unit in any of the first to fifth embodiments and partially changing the configuration.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, the second sorting device has an introduction port into which a game ball flowing down the game area can be introduced, and a guide passage provided so as to be able to guide the game ball introduced from the introduction port; The distribution means having the same configuration as the first distribution means 52 of the first embodiment capable of distributing a plurality of game balls provided in the induction path and guided by the induction path to the first area and the second area. With regard to the arrangement and configuration of the second distribution unit, the following plural forms are disclosed.

(Form 1)
As shown in FIG. 49, as in the first embodiment, the game balls that are distributed by the distribution unit 16 at a ratio of 1/18 and introduced into the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65 pass through the internal passage, It is discharged downward from the downstream end of the internal passage. The first start port 11D and the second distribution device 300 are arranged so that the first start port 11D and the introduction port 300a are adjacent to each other on the left and right, and the inner passage downstream end of the guide passage pipe 65 is positioned on the upper side. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the second distribution device 300 is provided with a second start port 302 and an out port 303 which are different from the openable second start port. Most of the game balls distributed to the first passage 300b win the second starting port 302, and are distributed to the second passage 300c as the second region by the distribution means 301, and the game balls are discharged from the out port 303 to the game region 4a. (Or discharged outside the gaming machine and collected). However, the outlets 300d and 300e are provided on the left and right sides of the first passage 300b, and the game balls distributed to the first passage 300b and not winning the second starting port 302 are played from either of the outlets 300d and 300e. It is discharged to the area 4a.

  As shown in FIG. 49, as adjusting means for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls into the first start port 11D and the introduction port 300a, the upper left and right ends of the first start port 11dD and the left and right ends of the introduction port 300a are adjusted. When three adjustment nails 10a are provided in the vicinity, and the inclination of one adjustment nail 10a in the center is changed so that the game ball is difficult to enter the first start port 11D, the adjustment is performed. When the adjustment is made so that the game ball can easily enter the introduction port 300a and the game ball can easily enter the first start port 11D, the adjustment causes the game ball to enter the introduction port 300a. It is configured to be difficult to adjust.

  It should be noted that game balls that are distributed by the distribution unit 16 at a ratio of 17/18 and are not introduced into the internal passage of the guide passage pipe 65 are unlikely to enter either the first start port 11D or the introduction port 300a. It is desirable to make it. Therefore, for example, the overhang member 47 (side stage 47a) may be omitted so that the game balls distributed by the distribution unit 16 at a ratio of 17/18 do not get on the central stage 20b. Furthermore, a partition that prevents the game ball from approaching the first start port 11D and the introduction port 300a may be provided in the game area 4a.

  It should be noted that the second starting port or the general winning port is used instead of the first starting port 11D, the first starting port or the general winning port is used instead of the second starting port 302, and the first starting port is used instead of the out port 303. A starting port, a second starting port or a general winning port may be provided. However, when the first start port, the second start port, or the general winning port is provided instead of the out port 303, the discharge ports are provided on both the left and right sides of the second passage 300c, and are distributed to the second passage 300c. A game ball that does not win the start opening, the second start opening, or the general winning opening is discharged to the game area 4a from any of the discharge openings.

(Form 2)
As shown in FIG. 51, the first start port 11E and the two second distribution devices 300 shown in the first embodiment have the first start port so that the first start port 11E is sandwiched between the introduction ports 300a. The inlet 11E and the two inlets 300 are adjacent to each other on the left and right, and the downstream end of the inner passage of the guide passage pipe 65 is positioned above the inlet 11E.

  As adjusting means for adjusting the entrance rate of the game balls to the first start port 11E and the two introduction ports 300a, there are four on the left and right ends of the first start port 11E and above the left and right ends of each introduction port 300a. The adjustment nails 10a are provided, and the inclination of the two adjustment nails 10a at the center is changed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the first start port 11E. If it is adjusted so that it is easy to enter the game ball and the game ball is easy to enter the first starting port 11E, it is adjusted so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the introduction port 300a. It is configured to be.

(Form 3)
As shown in FIG. 52, the openable second start port 12Fa and the second distribution device 300 shown in the first embodiment are arranged so that the second start port 12Fa and the introduction port 300a are adjacent to each other on the left and right. Two adjustment nails 10a are provided in the vicinity of the upper left and right ends of the inlet 300a, of which the left one adjustment nail 10a near the second start port 12Fa is changed and opened by the opening / closing member 12Fb. When the adjustment is made so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 12Fa, the adjustment allows the game ball to easily enter the introduction port 300a, and the second start port opened by the opening / closing member 12Fb. When the adjustment is made so that the game ball can easily enter 12Fa, the adjustment is made so that the game ball is difficult to enter the introduction port 300a.

(Form 4)
As shown in FIG. 53, the openable large winning opening 13Fa and the second distribution device 300 shown in the first embodiment are arranged so that the large winning opening 13Fa and the introducing opening 300a are adjacent to each other on the left and right. Two adjustment nails 10a are provided near the upper left and right ends of the mouth 300a, and the left one adjustment nail 10a near the big prize opening 13Fa is changed, and the big prize opening opened by the opening / closing member 13Fb. When the adjustment is made so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter 13Fa, the adjustment enables the game ball to easily enter the introduction port 300a, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 13Fa opened by the opening / closing member 13Fb. When the adjustment is made so that it is easy to enter the game, the adjustment is made so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the introduction port 300a.

As an effect related to the introduction and distribution of game balls in the distribution unit by the distribution effect control means 127, the following may be performed in addition to the first embodiment.
(1) When all of the plurality of distribution means of the distribution unit as in the first embodiment are non-electric (mechanical) distribution means, the distribution effect control means 127 has a game ball in the distribution unit. Since it is possible to know how many more balls are introduced and the game balls can win the start opening, the number of game balls that need to be introduced before the game balls can win the start opening is displayed. Alternatively, regardless of whether or not all of the plurality of distribution means of the distribution unit are non-electric (mechanical) distribution means, the game ball was introduced after the introduction of the game ball won at the previous start. The number of game balls is displayed.

(2) When a plurality of sorting means of the sorting unit as in the second to fourth embodiments includes an electric sorting means, the previous game ball starts when the game ball wins the start opening. The number of game balls introduced to the mouth after winning the prize and the winning percentage of the gaming balls at the starting opening are displayed and can be compared with an average ratio of 1/18.
(3) In the distribution effect control means 127, it is grasped whether the current state of one or a plurality of non-electric (mechanical) distribution means of the distribution unit is in the out-distribution position or the safe distribution position. Since this is possible, the current state of the one or more non-electric (mechanical) distribution means is displayed.

[Other variations]
(1) In the embodiment described above, the distribution unit of the distribution unit distributes the signal to the side that can be finally guided to the first start port and the side that cannot be guided at a ratio of 1:17. The ratio is not limited to 1:17, and various ratios can be obtained by changing the configuration of the plurality of distribution means.

  For example, in the first embodiment, if the first distribution means 52 is omitted and the game balls are distributed from the second distribution means 53, it can be guided to the side that can be finally guided to the first start port 11. Can be distributed at a ratio of 1: 8 to the non-side, or when the same distribution means as the second distribution means 53 is adopted as the first distribution means 52, the first start port 11 is finally reached. The distribution can be performed at a ratio of 1:26 between the inducible side and the non-inducible side, or when the same distribution means as the first distribution means 52 is adopted as the second distribution means 53, the final distribution is achieved. In other words, it is possible to assign a ratio of 1:11 between the side that can be guided to the first start port 11 and the side that cannot be guided.

  For example, in the second embodiment, in the third allocating means 54A, the ratio of the out sector region 210e and the safe sector region 210f formed on the upper surface side of the bottom wall 210a of the container member 210 is changed. In the fourth embodiment, In the second distribution means 53C, the ratio between the time during which the distribution member 211C stays at the out-distribution position and the time during which the distribution member 211C stays at the safe distribution position is changed, and the respective distribution means 54A, 53C. , The ratio of distributing the game balls to the out passage and the safe passage can be changed. As a result, the ratio of the distribution of the game balls to the side that can be finally guided to the first start ports 11A and 11C and the side that cannot be guided is 1:17. It can be changed to other ratio.

  For example, in the fifth embodiment, in the allocating means 53D, the ratio of the number of safe allocating spaces (out allocating spaces) to the total number of allocating spaces in the allocating means is changed, and the game balls are placed in the out path and the safe path In this case, the distribution member is increased in size, but the number of total distribution spaces of the distribution means can be increased and changed to various ratios.

(2) In the first to fourth embodiments, the overhang member 47 (side stage 47a) is omitted, that is, the game distributed to the side that cannot be guided to the first starting port by the distribution unit 16 at a ratio of 17/18. All the balls may not be on the central stage, or only the game balls distributed to the out passage by at least one of the plurality of distribution means may be on the central stage.

(3) In Embodiments 2 to 4, as the irregular means, one or a plurality of obstacle portions that contact with the game ball are provided instead of or together with the crew, and each game ball is brought into contact with the obstacle portion. Thus, the time until the game ball introduced into the guide passage reaches the electric distribution means may be irregular. About this obstacle part, you may provide fixedly and may provide it so that it may operate regularly.

(4) In the first embodiment, the game ball guided to the guide passage pipe 65 is not discharged from the guide passage pipe 65 to the game area 4a1, but is discharged and collected outside the game area 4a1. A first start port and a start port SW capable of detecting a game ball won in the first start port may be provided on the downstream end side. Since the player can easily see the guide passage pipe 65 and the game ball guided thereby, the game ball does not win the first start port in the game area 4a1, but the game to the first start port It becomes easy to recognize the winning of the ball.

(5) A relay board is attached to the sorting unit, and the launch ball detection SW 8d and the game control board 31 are connected via this relay board (that is, relayed by the relay board), and further, the sorting unit is connected to the sorting unit. The provided ball detection SW (55, etc.) may be connected to the relay board, and similarly, the ball detection SW (55, etc.) and the game control board 31 may be connected via the relay board.

(6) A name display unit on which the name of the sorting unit (for example, “start stabilization device”) is marked may be provided on the sorting unit so that it can be seen from the surface of the sorting unit. Here, it is desirable to provide at a position that does not interfere with the guidance and distribution of the game balls by the distribution unit.

(7) Although the plurality of sorting means are all movable regardless of the electric type and the non-electric type, a non-movable sorting means may be adopted. For example, the distribution means is a croon having a dish-shaped portion that can roll while the game ball rotates, and a plurality of holes that are formed in the dish-shaped portion and from which the game ball can fall from the dish-shaped portion, A game ball dropped from one of the plurality of holes may be guided to the safe guide passage, and a game ball dropped from the remaining holes may be guided to the out guide passage. By changing the number of holes, it is possible to change the ratio of distributing a plurality of game balls to the out guidance passage and the safe guidance passage. In addition, when the distribution means composed of such a cloon is provided on the upstream side of the electric distribution means, the time until the game ball introduced into the guide passage reaches the electric distribution means Functions as an irregular means to make the

(8) The distribution unit (distribution means) can be divided into a side that can be guided to the starting port (predetermined area) and a side that can be guided to other than the starting port. Predetermined area with a mouth or variable winning opening (variable starting opening (so-called electric Chu), large winning opening (so-called attacker) or variable general winning opening) or stage (center stage, etc.) as a predetermined area It is good also as what can distribute to the side which can be guided to the side and the side which can be guided other than the predetermined area.

  In addition, various configurations other than the above disclosure can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it can be set as the pachinko game machine which employ | adopted the structure which combined Example 1-7 partially. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various gaming machines that play games using game balls.

1,1A, 1B, 1C Pachinko machines (game machines)
4 gaming board 4a gaming area 4a1 left gaming area 4a2 right gaming area 11, 11A, 11B, 11C first start port (predetermined area)
16, 16A, 16B, 16C Sorting unit (sorting device)
20 Center object 50, 50C First guide passage (guide passage)
50A Guide passage 50a, 50Ca First introduction port 50Aa Introduction port 50b, 50Ab, 50Cb Introduction passage (upstream passage portion)
50c, 50Ac, 50Cc First out passage 50d, 50Ad, 50Cd First safe passage 50e, 50Ae, 50Ce Second out passage 50f, 50Af, 50Cf Second safe passage (downstream passage portion)
50g, 50Ag Third out passage 50h, 50Ah Third safe passage 52, 52A, 52C First distribution means (distribution means, upstream side distribution means, stay prevention means)
53, 53A Second sorting means (sorting means, stay prevention means)
53C Second sorting means (sorting means)
54, 54A Third distribution means (distribution means, downstream distribution means)
58, 58A, 58C First detection means 59, 59A, 58C Second detection means 60, 60A, 60C Base member

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine having a gaming area where game balls can flow down,
A guide passage that can be guided by introducing a game ball flowing down the game area;
A plurality of distribution means capable of distributing a plurality of game balls guided by the guide passage to a side that can be guided to a predetermined area and a side that can be guided to a place other than the predetermined area;
A gaming machine, wherein the plurality of distribution means are provided in stages. In a gaming machine having a gaming area where game balls can flow down,
A guide passage that can be guided by introducing a game ball flowing down the game area;
A first distribution means for distributing a plurality of game balls guided by the guide path into a side that can be guided to a predetermined area and a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area;
A second distribution that distributes the plurality of game balls distributed to the side that can be guided to the predetermined area by the first distribution means into a side that can be guided to the predetermined area and a side that can be guided to other than the predetermined area Means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: