JP2016116670A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for fixing game balls to be distributed to each route.SOLUTION: A distribution device 40 repeatedly performs unit distribution operation for distributing game balls entering a ball entry port 41 to a third flow-down passage L3 (specific route), then distributing game balls that successively enter to a first flow-down passage L1 (non-specific route), further distributing game balls that further successively enter to a second flow-down passage L2 (non-specific route), and then returning to a state of distributing game balls to the third flow-down passage L3. More specifically, the distribution device 40 repeatedly performs the unit distribution operation for distributing the game balls to the third flow-down passage L3, then distributing a prescribed number of game balls that successively enter (two balls) to the first flow-down passage L1 and the second flow-down passage L2, and then returning to the state of distributing the game balls to the third flow-down passage L3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a distribution mechanism that distributes the received game balls to the gaming area on the front side of the gaming board (advantageous route) or the off-side area of the gaming board (adverse route). Some are provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, the three distribution mechanisms constituting the distribution mechanism are arranged on the game board so that the received game balls can be distributed to the game area or the off-site area. Each distribution mechanism is provided with a disk-shaped rotator, and the rotator is formed with three ball housing portions partially cut away from the outer peripheral surface toward the center. ing. One of the three ball storage portions is formed so that the game ball stored in the ball storage portion can be distributed to the disengagement area, while the remaining two ball storage portions include the The game balls accommodated in the ball accommodating portion are formed so as to be distributed in the game area.

  In all distribution mechanisms, if the game ball is guided to the game area as a result of the game ball entering the ball container configured to be distributed to the game area, the start condition of the symbol variation game A game ball can enter the starting entrance that grants.

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  However, in patent document 1, each distribution mechanism is rotating at each timing by the rotation control by a motor. Therefore, the game ball is accommodated in the ball accommodating portion that is opened right above at the timing of the flow down, and it is not determined which ball accommodating portion is located directly above. Thereby, in Patent Document 1, it is theoretically possible to allow a game ball to enter the starting entrance with a predetermined probability (1/9 or 1/27), but each distribution mechanism is at each timing. Since it is rotating, it is difficult to say that a game ball is guided to a desired route (position) simply by firing a predetermined number (9 or 27) of game balls.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that makes the game balls distributed to each route constant.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that distributes gaming balls to a plurality of routes. A special starting entrance where the starting condition can be satisfied, an opening / closing member that opens and closes the special starting entrance, and a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game is established when a game ball enters An opening control means that controls the opening and closing member so that the special starting entrance is opened when the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit. The plurality of routes through which the distribution mechanism distributes the game balls are provided with the route where the normal starting entrance is arranged and the special starting entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member. Route exists, The distribution mechanism repeats a unit distribution operation in which a predetermined number of game balls determined for each route are distributed in order to each route, and the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is a game When the balls are continuously fired and all the game balls fired continuously enter the sorting mechanism, the game balls enter the normal starting entrance, and then the opening and closing members The gist is that it is set within the time required for the game ball to reach the special starting entrance which is in the open state and the closed state.

  In the gaming machine, the route where the normal starting entrance is arranged and the route where the special starting entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member are different routes. May be.

  In the gaming machine, the route where the normal starting entrance is arranged and the route where the special starting entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member are the same route. May be.

  In the above gaming machine, the time required for the game ball to reach the special start entrance that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member after the game ball enters the normal start entrance is as follows: After a game ball enters the normal start entrance, it is newly assigned to the route where the special start entrance and the normal start entrance are opened and closed by the opening / closing member. The time required for the game ball to reach the special start entrance may be set.

  In the above gaming machine, the time for which the special start entrance is opened by the opening / closing member is allocated to the route in which the special start entrance is arranged, and then the route is set to the route. It may be set longer than the time required for game balls to be distributed.

  In the above gaming machine, the game ball is continuously fired as the variation time of the symbol variation game performed when the winning lottery of whether or not it is executed when the start condition is satisfied, and When all the game balls that have been continuously fired enter the sorting mechanism, there may be one that is set to a time longer than the time required for one unit sorting operation.

  According to the present invention, the game balls distributed to each route can be made constant.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The partial perspective view which shows a game board. The enlarged view which shows the vicinity of a normal entrance part. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the distribution aspect of a game ball. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of a distribution apparatus. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow until the game ball which did not enter into the 2nd starting entrance gate enters into a normal entrance entrance. (A) is a figure regarding the number of prize balls, (b) is a figure regarding a change time.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that “up and down direction, left and right direction, and front and rear direction” in the following description all indicate directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is opened and detached on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outline of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine. The front frame Y3 is assembled to be freely openable and detachable on the front side of the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 has a substantially circular window Y4 when viewed from the front, and the back side of the front frame Y3 protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports a glass of a size covering the window Y4 (not shown). The glass support frame is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area YBa of the game board YB from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through the front frame Y3. The game area YBa is an area where game balls can flow down.

  A launch handle HD is disposed below the pachinko gaming machine 10. The strength of the launch of the game ball launched into the game area YBa is set according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an outer rail member R1, an inner rail member R2, and a corner decoration member R5 are disposed on the surface of the game board YB, and the inner side defined by these members. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape in front view is defined in the area. Further, a launch path R3 is defined between the outer rail member R1 and the inner rail member R2 for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD. The launched game ball reaches the game area YBa by being guided through the launch path R3 and passing through the reverse prevention valve R4 located at the tip of the inner rail member R2.

  In the game area YBa, a center accessory Y5 with various decorations is mounted, and an effect display device 13 having, for example, a liquid crystal image display unit is provided in a set opening Y5a opened in the center accessory Y5. It is installed. Various images are displayed on the image display unit of the effect display device 13, and various effects are performed using the images.

  Of the game areas YBa, the game area YBa located between the center accessory Y5 and the outer rail member R1 is a passage T, and the width of the passage T is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the horizontal direction A game ball can pass through. Further, since the back-return prevention valve R4 is provided at the tip of the inner rail member R2, the launch passage R3 and the passage T are not directly connected by the inner rail member R2, but the passage T is an extension of the launch passage R3. Located on line E1. As a result, when the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle HD is small, the launch intensity decreases, so that the game ball does not reach the passage T and falls halfway and easily flows down to the left of the game area YBa. On the other hand, when the amount of turning operation of the launch handle HD is large, the launch intensity increases, so that the game ball easily reaches the passage T and flows down the right side of the game area YBa through the passage T. The game ball flowing down to the left of the game area YBa flows down between the center accessory Y5 and the inner rail member R2 on the left side of the center accessory Y5 due to the arrangement of the guide members such as the game nail K. Thereafter, in the left-right direction, the game area YBa moves from the left to the center, and flows down below the center accessory Y5 (game area YBa). On the other hand, the game ball flowing down to the right of the game area YBa flows down between the center accessory Y5 and the corner decoration member R5 on the right side of the center accessory Y5 due to the arrangement of the guide members such as the game nail K. Thereafter, in the left-right direction, the game area YBa moves from the right to the center and flows downward from the center accessory Y5 (game area YBa).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first start entrance ball having a first start entrance port 14a that is open so that a game ball can enter at any time is provided below the center accessory Y5. Part 14 is arranged. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that can detect that a game ball has entered the first start entrance 14a (shown in FIG. 5). When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start entrance 14a, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first special symbol may be established. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, a predetermined number (three balls in the embodiment) is triggered when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game balls that have entered the first start entrance 14a. The game ball payout condition as a prize ball can be established. The first starting entrance 14a is arranged so that a game ball flowing down to the left of the game area YBa can enter. That is, when the rotation operation amount of the launch handle HD is small, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first start entrance 14a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second start entrance part 15 having a second start entrance 15a into which a game ball can enter is disposed on the right side of the center accessory Y5. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that can detect that a game ball has entered the second start entrance 15a (shown in FIG. 5). When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start entrance 15a, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game that is performed by varying the second special symbol may be established. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, a predetermined number (three balls in the embodiment) is triggered when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start entrance 15a. The game ball payout condition as a prize ball can be established. The second starting ball entrance 15 includes an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 15b as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator AC1 (shown in FIG. 5). When the opening / closing blade 15b opens, the second starting entrance 15a takes an open state (first state) in which a game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 15b is closed, the second starting entrance 15a takes a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter. In the embodiment, when the opening / closing blade 15b is closed, a game ball cannot enter the second starting entrance 15a. As described above, the second start entrance 15a of the present embodiment allows the game ball payout condition to be established when the game ball enters, and the special start entry game to satisfy the start condition of the special symbol variation game. Mouth. The opening / closing blade 15b serves as an opening / closing member that opens and closes the second starting entrance 15a.

  Below the second starting entrance 15a, a normal entrance 16 having a normal entrance 16a that is open so that a game ball can enter at any time is located. Specifically, the second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are located on the same flow path along which the game balls flow down. In the same flow path, the second starting entrance 15a is The normal entrance 16a is located downstream of the second starting entrance 15a, while the upstream entrance 16a is located upstream. Therefore, it can be said that the game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a can enter the normal entrance 16a in the same flow path.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal sensor SE3 that can detect that a game ball has entered the normal ball entrance 16a (shown in FIG. 5). Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the normal sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the normal entrance 16a, a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls are obtained. The game ball payout condition can be satisfied, but the start condition for each special symbol variation game cannot be satisfied. Further, the number of winning balls obtained by entering the normal entrance 16a is the same as the number of winning balls obtained by entering the second starting entrance 15a. The normal entrance 16a becomes a general entrance where a game ball payout condition is established when the game ball enters.

  The second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are arranged so that game balls flowing down to the right of the game area YBa can enter. That is, when the rotation operation amount of the launch handle HD is large, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 11 which can display a 1st special symbol is located in the lower left of the center accessory Y5. A second special symbol display device 12 capable of displaying the second special symbol is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 11, a first special symbol variation game is performed, and in the second special symbol display device 12, a second special symbol variation game is performed. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are configured not to be executed simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In the winning lottery in the first special symbol variation game and the winning lottery in the second special symbol variation game, the probability of winning the winning lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the winning type determined when winning the winning lottery and the determination rate of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game have different advantages when winning the winning lottery (for example, the number of winning balls, the grant period of the entrance rate improvement state described later, etc.). ing.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 is a predetermined jackpot symbol combination (for example, symbols in all rows are of the same type), the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 is not a predetermined jackpot symbol combination (for example, when the symbols in all the rows are not the same type), a deviation from the symbol combination can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, on the right side of the center accessory Y5 and below the second starting ball entering portion 15, there is a first big prize opening (entering a game ball that can be entered). A first grand prize winning portion 18 having a ball opening 18a is arranged. Similarly, on the right side of the center accessory Y5 and below the second starting entrance 15a, a first major winning opening (entrance) 18a into which a game ball can enter is disposed. . The first grand prize winning portion 18 has a first grand prize winning door 18b that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator AC2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the first grand prize winning door 18b opens, the first major prize winning opening 18a takes an open state in which a game ball can enter. On the other hand, when the first grand prize winning door 18b is closed, the first grand prize winning opening 18a is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative member 18c is located on the left side of the first grand prize winning portion 18 (first grand prize winning opening 18a), and on the right side of the first grand prize winning portion 18 will be described later. The first guide member 17a is located. The decorative member 18c and the first guiding member 17a cover the decorative member 18c, the first grand prize winning portion 18 (the first grand prize winning port 18a and the first big winning door 18b), and the first guiding member 17a from the front. Thus, a rectangular plate-shaped decorative plate 18d is attached. A space S is formed between the decorative board 18d and the first grand prize winning door 18b. When the first big prize door 18b is opened, the lower portion of the space S is covered by the first big prize door 18b. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa is received by the first grand prize winning door 18b and guided to the first major prize winning opening 18a. That is, in a state where the first grand prize winning door 18b is opened, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa and reached the space S is lower than the first major prize winning unit 18 (first grand prize winning opening 18a). Don't flow down. On the other hand, when the first grand prize winning door 18b is closed, the lower portion of the space S is opened. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa and has reached the space S can pass through the space S and flow down below the first grand prize winning unit 18. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor CS1 (shown in FIG. 5) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 18a.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the count sensor CS1 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 18a, a predetermined number (15 balls in the embodiment) A game ball payout condition can be established. The first grand prize winning door 18b is opened when a winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the first grand prize winning portion 18 (first grand prize opening 18a), there is a second big prize winning having a second big prize opening (entrance entrance) 19a into which a game ball can enter. The part 19 is located. Similarly, below the first grand prize winning port 18a, a second big prize winning port (ball entering port) 19a into which a game ball can be placed is arranged. The second grand prize winning portion 19 has a second grand prize winning door 19b that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator AC3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second grand prize winning door 19b is opened, the second major prize winning opening 19a is in an open state in which a game ball can enter. On the other hand, when the second grand prize-winning door 19b is closed, the second big prize-winning port 19a takes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor CS2 (shown in FIG. 5) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 19a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), a predetermined number (15 balls in the embodiment) of prize balls is triggered when the count sensor CS2 detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 19a. The game ball payout condition can be established. The second big prize door 19b is opened when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the number of prize balls obtained by entering the first grand prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a is the first starting entrance 14a of the first starting entrance part 14. More than the number of prize balls obtained by entering the second starting entrance 15a of the second starting entrance 15 and the normal entrance 16a of the ordinary entrance 16. Further, the first grand prize door 18b and the second grand prize door 19b do not open simultaneously. Therefore, since the first grand prize door 18b is closed during the opening operation of the second grand prize door 19b, the game ball flowing down the game area YBa passes through the space S and enters the second grand prize port 19a. Can reach.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the flow down path where the second starting ball entering part 15 and the normal ball entering part 16 are located, the second starting ball entering part 15 is upstream of the normal ball entering part 16 and the second starting ball entering part 15. Further downstream, a first guide member 17a as a guide member and a second guide member 17b as a guide member are located. Similarly, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are located upstream from the normal entrance port 16a and downstream from the second start entrance port 15a. The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG.2 and FIG.3, the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b are block shape, and make a front view trapezoid shape. In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, a trapezoidal bottom surface S0 is attached to the game board YB. Specifically, the entire surface is fixed to the game board YB with the bottom surface S0 being in surface contact. A first side surface S1, a second side surface S2, a third side surface S3, and a fourth side surface S4 are erected from the side periphery of the bottom surface S0. The first side surface S1 and the third side surface S3 are opposed to each other. Further, the first side surface S1 is parallel to the vertical direction in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the third side surface S3 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. In the first guide member 17a, the first side surface S1 is disposed on the right side of the third side surface S3, and in the second guide member 17b, the first side surface S1 is disposed on the left side of the third side surface S3. Has been. On the other hand, the second side surface S2 and the fourth side surface S4 face each other. The second side surface S2 is parallel to the left-right direction in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the fourth side surface S4 is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, the second side surface S2 is disposed below the fourth side surface S4.

  The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are disposed such that the fourth side surface S4 faces the inside and faces the inside in a downward gradient. That is, the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a has a slope formed along the lower right side, and the fourth side surface S4 of the second guide member 17b has a slope formed along the lower left side. In this state, the first side surfaces S1 connected to the most downstream end of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b face each other inward. Further, the first side surfaces S1 facing each other are parallel to the vertical direction. Furthermore, the second side surface S2 of the first guide member 17a and the second side surface S2 of the second guide member 17b are located on the same horizontal plane. In the first guide member 17a, a plane S5 facing the bottom surface S0 is attached to the decorative plate 18d. On the other hand, the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. It cannot pass.

  In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, a space located between the opposing first side surfaces S1 is a guide portion 17c that guides the game ball to the normal entrance 16a. That is, the guiding portion 17c is connected to the most downstream end of the downward slope in the fourth side surface S4. The guiding portion 17c is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a. The opening width of the guide portion 17c, that is, the distance between the first side surfaces S1 facing each other in the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, so that the game ball can pass downward. It is. In addition, when the front frame Y3 is closed, the guide portion 17c is surrounded by the glass covering the game board YB and the window Y4, but the space between the game board YB and the glass surface is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Is also formed large. On the other hand, the space between the decoration plate 18d (the plane S5 of the first guide member 17a) and the glass surface is formed shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball between the decoration plate 18d and the glass surface. Cannot pass. Similarly, in the second guide member 17b, the space between the plane S5 facing the bottom surface S0 and the glass surface is formed shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball is between the plane S5 and the glass surface. I can't pass.

  The position at the same height as the imaginary line E2 that connects the upper sides of the opposing first side surface S1 is the upper end P1 of the guiding portion 17c, and the same height as the imaginary line E3 that connects the lower sides of the opposing first side surface S1 This position is defined as the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c. A distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guide portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball can pass in the left-right direction. As a result, the game ball that has passed through the guiding portion 17c can enter the normal entrance 16a. However, if the game ball does not enter, the left or right direction of the game board YB moves through the space separated by the distance X. To the lower part of the normal entrance part 16.

  Further, an arc-shaped regulating member 17d is located at a position spaced leftward from the tip of the opening / closing blade 15b that takes a closed state (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3) for a length that allows the game ball to pass through. It is disposed over the game board YB in the vertical direction. Specifically, the tip of the restricting member 17d is positioned upstream of the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes a closed state. Further, the lower end of the regulating member 17d is located upstream of the most upstream end of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a. A plurality of game nails K are planted between the regulating member 17d and the first guide member 17a at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The game nail K is made of metal (for example, stainless steel or aluminum).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, and the normal symbol display device 24 are located at the lower left of the center accessory Y <b> 5. The first hold display device 22 displays the number of first special symbol variation games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 22 enters the first starting entrance 14a to satisfy the start condition for the first special symbol variation game, while the first special symbol variation game is executed. Indicates the number of first special symbol variation games whose execution (start) has been suspended since it has not yet been established, that is, the so-called number of reserved start memories (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved memory number).

  The second hold display device 23 displays the number of second special symbol variation games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 23 enters the second starting entrance 15a to satisfy the start condition for the second special symbol variation game, while the second special symbol variation game is executed. Indicates the number of second special symbol variation games whose execution (starting) has been suspended since it has not yet been established, that is, the so-called number of reserved starting memories (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved memory number).

  In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol for deriving one normal symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbols”) is performed. The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the normal symbol finally displayed in the normal symbol variation game (the display result derived in the normal symbol variation game). When the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is the normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized from the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation gate 25 is located above the second starting entrance 15. The operation gate 25 has a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has passed. When the gate sensor SE4 detects the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. The normal symbol variation game derives a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blades 15b of the second starting entrance 15a are in an open state (whether a game ball can enter the second starting entrance 15a). It is a production performed for this purpose. When the lottery result of the normal symbol variation game is a normal win and a game is given per universal symbol, the opening / closing blade 15b is opened and the second starting entrance 15a is opened, and the game ball can be won. That is, when a game per game is given, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the second start entrance 15a by opening the opening and closing blades 15b, and the player can start the second special symbol variation game and the award. You can get a chance to get the ball easily. As described above, the operation gate 25 becomes a normal start entrance where the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is established when the game ball enters.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the periphery of the center accessory Y5, above the first starting entrance 14a, above the second starting entrance 15a, above the first grand prize opening 18a, and the second big prize. A game nail K is implanted above the opening 19a and above the operation gate 25. When the game ball comes into contact with the game nail K, the flow direction of the game ball may change. On the other hand, the game nail K is not planted in the passage T, the passage I, the periphery of the normal entrance 16a, and between the guide portion 17c and the normal entrance 16a. The passage I is a passage through which a game ball that has passed through the passage T passes, and the game ball that has passed through the passage I is configured to reach a entrance 41 (described later) of the sorting device 40. The shape of the passage I is predetermined by a member such as resin. Accordingly, the passage T and the passage I serve as a sorting mechanism guiding passage that guides to the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40. The passage T and the passage I have a guide surface and include a guide member that is difficult to adjust.

  As shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the center accessory Y5, there are a normal ball entrance portion 26 having a normal ball entrance 26a, a normal ball entrance portion 27 having a normal ball entrance 27a, and a normal ball entrance 28a. The normal entrance part 28 is located. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal sensor (not shown) that can detect that a game ball has entered the normal ball entrances 26a to 28a. When a normal sensor detects a game ball that has entered the normal ball entrances 26a to 28a, it is possible to establish a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls. The number of prize balls that are paid out when entering the normal entrance 26a to 28a may be the same as or more than the number of prize balls delivered when entering the normal entrance 16a. It may be less or more than the same number. In this embodiment, 10 balls are paid out as shown in FIG. A game nail K is planted above the normal entrances 26a to 28a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first starting entrance 14a, the second starting entrance 15a, the ordinary entrance 16a, and the ordinary entrances 26a to 28a are located at the most downstream position in the flow path of the game balls. The out-port 29 is positioned as a discharge port for discharging game balls that have not entered the first grand prize-winning port 18a and the second big-winning port 19a to the outside of the machine. Further, in the flow path where the second starting entrance 15a, the normal entrance 16a and the out entrance 29 are located, a guide member A for guiding the game ball to the out entrance 29 is located upstream from the out entrance 29. ing.

  The guide member A is in a block shape and has a substantially right triangle shape in front view. In the guide member A, a bottom surface A0 having a right triangle shape is attached to the game board YB. A first side surface A1, a second side surface A2, and a third side surface A3 are erected from the side periphery of the bottom surface A0. The first side surface A1 is parallel to the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the second side surface A2 forms a slope. The third side surface A3 is parallel to the left-right direction in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The second side surface A2 of the guide member A is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the second side surface A2 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball cannot pass through. is there. As a result, the game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a, the normal entrance 16a, the first major prize opening 18a, or the second major prize opening 19a roll on the third side face A3. The outlet 29 can be reached.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, a sorting apparatus 40 having a entrance 41 into which a game ball can enter is always located on the right side of the center accessory Y5. A game ball that has passed through the passage T located above the center accessory Y5 and the passage I communicating with the passage T enters the entrance 41. In addition, the sorting device 40 has a flow-down passage 42 through which the game ball that has entered the ball-entry port 41 flows down. The entrance 41 is formed at the tip of a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40a. A downflow passage 42 is a space located between a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40 a and downstream of the entrance 41. The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a plurality of passages (three in the embodiment, a first passage 42a, a second passage 42b, and a third passage 42c).

  In the sorting device 40, a plurality (two in the embodiment) of sorting members are arranged downstream of the sorting piece 40 a and at a branch portion of the flow-down passage 42. More specifically, the first distribution member 50 is disposed immediately below the entrance 41, and the second distribution member 60 is disposed slightly lower left than the first distribution member 50. Further, the distribution piece 43 and the distribution piece 44 are located at a branching portion of the flow-down passage 42 and below the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60.

  The sorting piece 43 has a rectangular flat plate shape. The allocating piece 43 is located below the second allocating member 60 and is disposed so that the flat plate surface thereof is parallel to the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the sorting piece 44 has an inverted V shape in plan view and is located below the first sorting member 50.

  The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a first passage 42a, a second passage 42b, and a third passage 42c by the first distribution member 50, the second distribution member, the distribution piece 43, and the distribution piece 44. Specifically, the flow-down passage 42 is branched to the first passage 42 a by the sorting piece 40 a, the second sorting member 60, and the sorting piece 43. Further, the flow-down passage 42 is branched into the second passage 42 b by the sorting piece 40 a, the first sorting member 50, the second sorting member 60, the sorting piece 43 and the sorting piece 44. Further, the flow-down passage 42 is branched into the third passage 42 c by the sorting piece 40 a, the first sorting member 50, and the sorting piece 44. In addition, the sorting apparatus 40 is a resin that covers the entrance 41, the sorting piece 40a, the first sorting member 50, the second sorting member 60, the sorting piece 43, and the sorting piece 44 from the front surface of the game board YB. A blindfold plate 40b is made. The blindfold plate 40b is permeable, and the player can view the first passage 42a, the second passage 42b, and the third passage 42c formed in the sorting device 40 from the front.

Hereinafter, the structure of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60 is demonstrated in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the first distribution member 50 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 45 fixed so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The first distribution member 50 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 46 and three ball receiving pieces 47, 48, and 49 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 46 and extend in the radial direction. The first distributing member 50 is formed with a ball receiving portion 46a capable of receiving a game ball by the ball receiving pieces 47, 48, and receiving the game ball by the substrate 46 and the ball receiving pieces 48, 49. A possible ball receiver 46b is defined. In addition, the first sorting member 50 is formed with a ball receiving portion 46 c that can receive a game ball by the substrate 46 and the ball receiving pieces 47 and 49.

  Similarly, the second distribution member 60 is pivotally supported on a rotation shaft 65 fixed so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The second distribution member 60 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 66 and three ball receiving pieces 67, 68, 69 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 66 and extend in the radial direction. The second distributing member 60 is formed with a ball receiving portion 66a capable of receiving a game ball by the substrate 66 and the ball receiving pieces 67, 68, and also receiving the game ball by the ball receiving pieces 68, 69. A possible ball receiver 66b is defined. The second distribution member 60 has a ball receiving portion 66c that can receive a game ball by a substrate 66 and ball receiving pieces 67 and 69.

  The ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 is longer than the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50. The rotation range of the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 and the rotation range of the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 overlap.

  The first sorting member 50 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 4A by the ball receiving portion 46b, and rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball (see FIG. In the middle, the direction of “Z1”), and the game ball is guided downstream. Further, the first distribution member 50 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 4 (b) after guiding the game ball downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. 4 (a). . The first distribution member 50 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 4B by the ball receiving portion 46a and counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball. It rotates around (in the figure, the direction of “Z2”) to guide the game ball downstream. Then, after the first distribution member 50 guides the game ball downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. 4B, the posture is held so that the first posture shown in FIG. 4A can be taken. . Note that the rotation amount of the first distribution member 50 is restricted so as to rotate within a range of a predetermined angle around the rotation shaft 45.

  Similarly, the second sorting member 60 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 4C by the ball receiving portion 66b, and uses the weight of the game ball to play a watch. It rotates around (in the direction of the sign “Z1” in the figure) to guide the game ball downstream. Further, the second distribution member 60 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 4D after guiding the game ball downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. 4C. . The second sorting member 60 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 4D by the ball receiving portion 66a and counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball. It rotates around (in the figure, the direction of “Z2”) to guide the game ball downstream. Then, after the second distribution member 60 guides the game ball downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. 4D, the posture is held so that the first posture shown in FIG. 4C can be taken. . Note that the rotation amount of the second distribution member 60 is regulated so as to rotate within a predetermined angle range about the rotation shaft 65.

The game balls are distributed to one of the first passage 42a, the second passage 42b, and the third passage 42c by the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60.
As shown in FIG. 2, the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second big prize winning port 19a are located downstream of the first passage 42a, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is first. It is defined toward the big prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a. By this passage, the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second big prize winning port 19a are located on the same flow path. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a first downflow path L1.

  Further, downstream of the second passage 42b, the first grand prize winning port 18a, the second big prize winning port 19a, and the operation gate 25 are located, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is a first one. It is defined toward the big prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the operation gate 25. Due to this passage, the first big prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the operation gate 25 are positioned on the same flow path. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a second downstream path L2. In the embodiment, the first downstream path L1 and the second downstream path L2 correspond to non-specific routes. Moreover, the 2nd flow-down path | route L2 turns into a path | route in which the action | operation gate 25 (normal start entrance) is arrange | positioned.

  In addition, the second starting entrance 15a is located downstream of the third passage 42c, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is defined toward the second starting entrance 15a. ing. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a third downstream path L3. In the embodiment, the third downstream path L3 corresponds to the specific route. Further, the third flow down path L3 is a route where the second start entrance 15a (special start entrance) is arranged.

  Due to the arrangement as described above, the first downflow path L1 becomes a path for guiding the game ball to the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a during the big hit game. On the other hand, the second downflow path L2 serves as a passage for guiding the game ball to the first grand prize winning port 18a or the second big prize winning port 19a during the big hit game and, for example, in the game area improvement state described later. When the game ball is fired to the right of YBa (so-called right-handed), it becomes a passage for guiding the game ball to the operation gate 25. Further, the third flow down path L3 is a path for guiding the game ball to the second starting entrance 15a when the player makes a right turn.

  Incidentally, the third flow path L3 is defined as the first flow path L1 by the game nail K, the first guide member 17a, and the restriction member 17d. Similarly, the third flow path L3 is defined as the second flow path L2 by the game nail K, the first guide member 17a, and the restriction member 17d. Thereby, the game ball that has flowed down the first flow path L1 or the second flow path L2 does not flow into the third flow path L3, and similarly, the game ball that has flowed down the third flow path L3 is the first flow path L1. Or, it does not flow into the second flow down path L2.

  On the other hand, the second downstream path L2 is defined as the first downstream path L1 by the game nail K in the upstream portion thereof, but is not defined as the first downstream path L1 in the downstream side ( That is, they merge). More specifically, in the first flow down path L1, a game nail K that comes into contact with a game ball that has flowed down the first flow down path L1 is not disposed above the operation gate 25 (in the first flow down path L1). The width in the left-right direction is not narrowed, and the game nail K is not disposed in the first flow down path L1 above the operation gate 25). Therefore, the game ball flowing down the first flow path L1 does not come into contact with the game nail K disposed above the operation gate 25, so the flow direction changes and flows into the second flow path L2. It is almost impossible. In other words, the game balls that have flowed down the first flow path L1 flow into the second flow path L2 and hardly pass through the operation gate 25, but are joined downstream from the operation gate 25.

  On the other hand, in the second flow down path L2, a game nail K that contacts a game ball flowing down the second flow down path L2 is disposed above the operation gate 25. That is, the game nail K is arrange | positioned so that the 2nd downward flow path L2 may bend. That is, the game nail K is disposed within the width in the left-right direction upstream of the second flow path L2, and when the game ball flows downward, the game nail K may come into contact with the game nail K and the flow direction may change. It has come to be. Further, in the second flow down path L2, the distance between the game nails K arranged at the upper part of the operation gate 25 is a distance through which the game ball can pass (longer than the diameter of the game ball). ). For this reason, in the upper part of the operation gate 25, the game ball that has flowed down the second flow down path L2 may collide with the game nail K and flow into the first flow down path L1 without passing through the operation gate 25.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improving function is a function of giving an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate per unit time to a specific entrance (second start entrance 15a in the embodiment). For example, the method for improving the entrance rate to a specific entrance is to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, compared to a state in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entrance rate improvement state). It may be a method. Also, a method may be used in which the winning probability of the normal symbol winning lottery is higher than the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 15b based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery may be made longer than the non-entrance rate improvement state. . Also, a method of shortening the variation time of the special symbol variation game, particularly the variation time of the special symbol variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state may be used. Moreover, you may combine these methods arbitrarily. In the present embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In addition, the starting condition of the entrance rate improvement state is when the big hit game is given. In addition, the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is when a new jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot game ends, or when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main board 30 and a sub board 31 as game components.
The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c. Further, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a normal sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a count sensor CS1, and a count sensor CS2 are connected to the main board 30. Further, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, and the normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main board 30. Further, actuators AC <b> 1 to AC <b> 3 are connected to the main board 30.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display) from the time when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change (the special symbol variation game starts) until the symbol stops (the special symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern that is a base of production and the like. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the content of the variation game (such as whether or not a big hit) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern that specifies a deviation effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the winning lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, in the main board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-range variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the sub-board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub-board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, in the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start entrance 14a. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the first hold storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified first hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first special symbol variation game and performs main control The acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the first special symbol variation game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 22 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start entrance 14a), the main control CPU 30a has entered a game ball into the second start entrance 15a. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the second hold storage number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified second hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second special symbol variation game, and stores the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second special symbol variation game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 23 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game is set. As a result, information (random number or the like) for executing the first special symbol variation game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit, the start condition for the second special symbol variation game is established, and the second Information for executing the special symbol variation game (random number or the like) is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the big hit game or the special symbol variation game is not being executed.

  When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the first reserved memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first special symbol variation game has been established, and the main control RAM 30c has a predetermined value. A value indicating that the first special symbol variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the storage area. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the special symbol variation game is being executed, when the second reserved memory number = 0 and the first reserved memory number> 0, The execution condition of the first special symbol variation game is established. That is, when there is no second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended and there is a first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, the execution condition of the first special symbol variation game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a relates to the first special symbol variation game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among the random numbers related to the first special symbol variation game (used in the first special symbol variation game). Random values (random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution, and values for random numbers for special symbol distribution) are acquired. Specifically, the random number value that is related to the first special symbol variation game and that has not been used to execute the first special symbol variation game is acquired first. . Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 22 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (hit lottery).
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second special symbol variation game). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control processes related to the first special symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-board 31 (production control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing ( In the case of the second special symbol variation game, various processes relating to the second special symbol variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information about which of the first special symbol change game and the second special symbol change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second special symbol variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. To control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second special symbol variation game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second special symbol variation game) as the lost symbol. To determine the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the sub board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above (in the case of big hit), etc. Various processes relating to the first special symbol variation game (various processes relating to the second special symbol variation game in the case of the second special symbol variation game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the second special symbol variation game is executed in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game nor the special symbol variation game is being executed, and when the second reserved memory number> 0 (that is, the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended) When present, the execution condition of the second special symbol variation game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a relates to the second special symbol variation game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among the random numbers related to the second special symbol variation game (used for the second special symbol variation game). Random values (values for hit determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers, and special symbol distribution random numbers) are acquired. Specifically, the random number value related to the second special symbol variation game that is not yet used for executing the second special symbol variation game is acquired as the earliest random number value. . Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 23 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second special symbol variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first special symbol variation game, detailed description is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second special symbol variation game. To run. And, in the case of a big win in the second special symbol variation game, unlike the first special symbol variation game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is likely to be awarded. Thereby, when it is a big hit in the 2nd special symbol variation game, acquisition of a prize ball can be expected rather than the 1st special symbol variation game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

  Then, when determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a). Thereby, the 1st big winning opening 18a or the 2nd big winning opening 19a will be in an open state. In addition, it is comprised so that the open frequency | count and open | release time of the 1st big winning opening 18a or the 2nd big winning opening 19a can be varied according to the kind of big hit game. The type of jackpot game is determined by the main control CPU 30a. For example, the jackpot game may be determined by the type of jackpot symbol.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give an improved entry rate based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game) To do. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is applied to the main operation flag when the entrance rate improvement state is applied. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of giving the entrance rate improvement state, and sets the value in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

Next, processing related to the normal symbol variation game will be described.
First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 25. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate passage signal output when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number and stores it in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed and whether or not the normal winning game is being performed. When this determination result is negative (when the normal symbol variation game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for normal hit determination that is not yet used for the normal symbol variation game. It is determined whether or not.

  When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires a normal hit determination random number value that is not yet used in the normal symbol variation game, and the acquired normal hit determination random number value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The normal hit determination is performed by determining whether or not it matches the stored normal hit determination value. When this determination result is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol hit symbol as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24. On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (in the case of detachment), the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal symbol is the off symbol of the normal symbol as the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 24.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal pattern variation pattern that determines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game.
As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the main control CPU 30a is in a normal state (non-entrance rate improvement) in which 30 seconds is defined as the change time of the normal symbol change game when the entry rate improvement state is not given. Determine the general pattern variation pattern for the state.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal variation pattern for the improved entrance rate when the increased entrance rate state is given. The variation time of the normal symbol variation game determined by the normal variation pattern for the improved entrance rate state is that game balls are continuously fired by the launch handle HD, and all the game balls that have been continuously fired are distributed. When entering the device 40, after the game ball enters the operating gate 25 (normal start entrance), the second start entrance 15a (special start) is opened and closed by the opening / closing blade 15b. It is set within the time required for the game ball to reach (or enter) the entrance). The time required for the game ball to reach (or enter) the second starting entrance 15a after the game ball enters the operating gate 25 is actually measured a plurality of times, and the average value of these values. It is decided by.

  The time required for the game ball to reach (or enter) the second starting entrance 15a after the game ball enters the operation gate 25 is the second flow down where the operation gate 25 is disposed. It can also be determined based on the time required for the game ball to be distributed to the path L2 until it is distributed to the third flow path L3 where the second starting entrance 15a is disposed.

  That is, since no obstacle such as the game nail K is arranged on the extension line E1 of the launch path R3, the time until the launched game ball passes through the path T and the path I is substantially constant. . In this embodiment, when the launch handle HD is rotated, 100 game balls are continuously fired in 60 seconds (one ball is fired in 0.6 seconds). ). Accordingly, the time required for the game ball to be distributed to the third flow path L3 in which the second starting entrance 15a is disposed after the game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 in which the operation gate 25 is disposed is as follows. It is about 0.6 seconds. For this reason, it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is set to at least 0.6 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the average time from when the game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2 to when it passes through the operation gate 25, and the second starting entrance after the game ball is distributed to the third downstream path L3. The difference in average time until reaching the mouth 15a (or entering the ball) is about 1 second. For this reason, in this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game specified by the normal variation pattern for the entrance rate improvement state is set to 0.6 seconds or more and 1.6 seconds or less. . In the following description, it is assumed that the variation time of the normal symbol variation game specified by the normal symbol variation pattern for the improved entrance rate is set to 1.5 seconds. For this reason, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 while the entrance rate improvement state is given, the normal symbol variation game ends before the game ball reaches the second start entrance 15a. Become. For this reason, when the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit, the opening / closing blade 15b is opened at the time of arrival, and the second starting entrance 15a can be opened.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the normal symbol variation pattern and the normal symbol to be stopped, executes various processes relating to the normal symbol variation game. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating a normal pattern variation pattern and instructing the start of variation of a normal symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a normal hit type designation command for designating the type of normal symbol to be finally stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. 24 display contents are controlled.

Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the normal symbol change game based on the determined normal symbol change pattern.
As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the main control CPU 30a stops displaying the normal winning symbol based on the normal symbol when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the normal symbol variation game is finished. In this case, the opening / closing blade 15b is opened once, and the actuator AC1 is controlled so that the opened state is maintained until 0.2 seconds have elapsed since the opening. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blade when the normal symbol variation game is stopped and displayed when the normal symbol variation game is finished and the normal symbol variation game is terminated. The actuator AC1 is controlled so that 15b is opened once and the open state is maintained until 3 seconds have elapsed since the opening. As described above, the main control CPU 30a serves as an opening control means for controlling the opening / closing blade 15b so that the second starting entrance 15a is opened when the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit.

  In the present embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the time when the second start entrance 15a is opened by the opening / closing blade 15b is the first time the second start entrance 15a is disposed. The time is set longer than the time required for the game ball to be distributed to the third flow path L3 after the game ball is distributed to the third flow path L3. The time required for the game ball to be distributed to the third flow path L3 next after the game ball is distributed to the third flow path L3 where the second starting entrance 15a is arranged is one unit. It is determined based on the time required for the sorting operation, that is, the time required for firing the number of game balls to be sorted. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls (number of distributions) required for one unit distribution operation is three, and the time required to fire three game balls is 1.8 seconds ( It is a game ball firing interval (0.6 seconds) × 3). Accordingly, a value of 1.8 seconds or more (3 seconds) is set as the opening time of the opening / closing blade 15b for the normal hit game in the improved entrance rate state. Thereby, the player can obtain an opportunity to enter two game balls into the second starting entrance 15a in one normal hit game by continuously firing the game balls.

  In addition, two games are set as the upper limit number of game balls entering the second starting entrance 15a in one ordinary game. That is, when two game balls enter the second starting entrance 15a, the opening / closing blade 15b closes even if a preset opening time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has not elapsed, The second starting entrance 15a is closed. Thereafter, after a predetermined interval time (0.2 seconds) elapses, the normal hit game is finished.

  In the state where the entrance rate is improved, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game is set to 1.5 seconds. Therefore, when the next normal symbol variation game is started after the normal hit game is finished, the shortest time is reached. Then, after the fluctuation time (1.5 seconds) of the normal symbol fluctuation game has elapsed, the normal winning game can be given next. That is, considering the interval time, the second starting entrance 15a is opened after the second starting entrance 15a is closed by entering the upper limit number of game balls entering the second starting entrance 15a. It takes 1.7 seconds at the shortest to reach the state.

  The shortest time from the arrival of the game ball to the second start entrance 15a until the next game ball reaches the second start entrance 15a is almost equal to the path to the second start entrance 15a. Since it is the same, it corresponds to the time required for one unit sorting operation and is 1.8 seconds. Accordingly, when the upper limit number of game balls are entered and the second start entrance 15a is closed, the next game ball distributed to the third flow path L3 is the second start entrance 15a. Before reaching, the next normal hit game can be started. Therefore, by continuously launching the game ball during the entrance rate improvement state, the game ball is continuously entered into the second start entrance 15a in accordance with the timing when the second start entrance 15a is opened. It is configured to be able to make a ball.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the deviation variation patterns that can be selected when the entrance rate improvement state is given, all the game balls that are continuously fired and continuously fired are all. When entering the entrance 41, there is a deviation variation pattern in which a time longer than the time required for one unit sorting operation is set as the variation time. That is, there is a deviation fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time of 1.8 seconds or more is defined. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined between 2 seconds and 60 seconds. Thereby, the variation time of the special symbol variation game can be made longer than the time required for the game ball to enter the second starting entrance 15a, and the special symbol variation game can be easily held.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a receives a predetermined number of prize balls in an input process when detection signals from the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the normal sensor SE3, the count sensor CS1, and the count sensor CS2 are input. Process to pay out.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the sub-board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols by the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at 13 is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command when the variation pattern designation command is inputted. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol variation game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the improved entrance rate is given based on the type of jackpot game specified based on the jackpot symbol. , And the number of times of granting when given. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is assigned to the auxiliary operation flag. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. The effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value of the sub-actuation frequency flag every time the decorative symbol variation game is executed. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the increased entry rate state is given from the secondary action flag is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, when the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and stores the first hold memory number or the second hold memory number based on the input hold designation command. . Thereby, in the sub-board 31, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are managed.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a during the symbol variation game, a predetermined game effect can be executed. More specifically, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a during the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot is executed.

Processing for executing this notice effect will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the normal sensor SE3 (when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a), the main control CPU 30a sends an incoming notification command to the effect control CPU 31a (sub-board 31). Output. When the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (4 in the present embodiment), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game is in progress when the entry notification command is input. Whether or not the special symbol variation game is being performed can be determined by whether or not an all symbol stop command is input after the variation pattern designation command is input. It is also possible to determine whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern has elapsed since the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  When the special symbol variation game is in progress, the content of the notice effect is determined based on the variation pattern used to identify the variation time of the special symbol variation game being executed. For example, when the special symbol variation game is executed based on the jackpot variation pattern, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the announcement effect with the effect content having a high jackpot expectation with a high probability, Based on this, when the special symbol variation game is executed, the execution of the notice effect with the effect content with a low degree of expectation of jackpot is determined with high probability. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls to execute the notice effect of the determined effect content.

  Since the notice effect is executed when the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (4 in the present embodiment), the game ball is placed on the second start so that the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. It is possible to have a willingness to enter the ball opening 15a. Further, even if the second reserved memory number becomes a predetermined value, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously fire the game ball in order to enter the game ball into the normal entrance 16a.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the game ball flowing down through the first flow down path L1 to the third flow down path L3 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the game balls distributed to the first passage 42a are referred to as “first ball”, and the game balls distributed to the second passage 42b are referred to as “second ball”. The game balls distributed to the third passage 42c are referred to as “third ball”. When a game ball is distributed to the first passage 42a and then distributed again to the first passage 42a, the game ball is designated as “first ball”. The same applies to “second ball” and “third ball”.

First, the flow of distributing the game balls B to the first passage 42a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 are in the second posture (FIGS. 4B and 4D), the first game When the ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 46a of the first sorting member 50. The ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 overlaps below the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60. Due to this overlap, the clockwise rotation of the first distribution member 50 is restricted. Then, when the game ball B rolls the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 and reaches the ball receiving piece 67, the second distribution member 60 rotates counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball B. The second distribution member 60 is switched from the second posture to the first posture. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the first passage 42a and guided to the first flow down path L1.

  As described above, the first downflow path L1 is a path that guides the game ball to the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a during the big hit game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the first passage 42a (the first downflow path L1), and the game ball is sent to the first grand prize opening 18a or When the player enters the second big prize opening 19a, the prize ball is paid out.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls B to the second passage 42b will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6B, when the game balls B are distributed to the first passage 42a, the first distribution member 50 is in the second posture (FIG. 4B) and the second distribution is performed. When the second game ball B enters the entrance 41 while the member 60 is in the first posture (FIG. 4C), the game ball B is received by the first sorting member 50. It is received by the part 46a. Since the first distribution member 50 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball B, the first distribution member 50 is switched from the second position to the first position. Thereafter, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 66b of the second distribution member 60, the second distribution member 60 is rotated clockwise by the weight of the game ball B, and the second distribution member 60 is The posture is switched from the first posture to the second posture. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the second passage 42b and guided to the second flow path L2.

  As described above, the second downward flow path L2 is a passage that leads the game ball to the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a during the big hit game, and when the player makes a right hit, A passage that leads the ball. For this reason, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the second passage 42b (second flow down path L2). When the player enters the second big prize opening 19a, the prize ball is paid out. Further, when the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting apparatus 40 and is distributed to the second passage 42b (second flow down path L2), the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, and the normal symbol variation game. The starting condition can be satisfied.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls B to the third passage 42c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6C, when the game balls B are distributed to the second passage 42b, the first distribution member 50 is in the first posture (FIG. 4A) and the second distribution is performed. When the member 60 is in the second posture (FIG. 4D), when the third game ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the first sorting member 50. It is received by the part 46b. Since the first distribution member 50 rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball B, the first distribution member 50 is switched from the first position to the second position. At this time, the second distribution member 60 does not rotate and maintains the second posture. Then, by the rotation of the first distribution member 50, the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 is positioned below the ball reception piece 68 of the second distribution member 60, and thus the first distribution member 50. And the 2nd distribution member 60 takes the same attitude | position as the time of accepting the first game ball B. Then, the game balls B are distributed to the third passage 42c and guided to the third flow path L3.

  As described above, the third downward flow path L3 is a path that guides the game ball to the second starting entrance 15a when the player makes a right turn. For this reason, when the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the third passage 42c (third flow path L3), the game ball enters the second start entrance 15a. The prize ball is paid out, and the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be established.

  As described above, the distribution device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the first passage 42a, and then distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the second passage 42b. Subsequently, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 next to the third passage 42c, and then distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the first passage 42a. . Thereafter, the distribution device 40 repeats this distribution operation (unit distribution operation). That is, the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 are periodically distributed to each of the flow paths L1 to L3, so that the game balls are distributed to the flow paths L1 to L3 with reproducibility, It is possible to stabilize the distribution ratio (1/3 in the embodiment) of the game balls to the respective downflow paths L1 to L3. Therefore, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls to the specific route (third flow path L3), and then assigns the specified number (2) of game balls to be continuously entered to the non-specific route (first flow path L1 and It can be said that the unit allocating operation is repeatedly performed to distribute to the second downstream path L2) and then return to the state in which the game balls are allocated to the specific route. In addition, the sorting device 40 is a unit that sequentially distributes a specified number of game balls (one in the present embodiment) determined for each route (first flow path L1 to third flow path L3) to each route. It can be said that the sorting operation is repeated.

Next, the flow until the game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a enters the normal entrance 16a will be described together with its operation.
The game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a refer to game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a among the game balls that have flowed down the third flow path L3. In other words, the second start entrance ball does not coincide with the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b despite the possibility of entering the second start entrance port 15a due to being guided to the third flow path L3. It is a game ball that has flowed down below the portion 15 and has not entered the second starting entrance 15a. However, game balls that have already entered the normal entrance 16a and the out entrance 29 do not correspond to the game balls, but only game balls that have a possibility of entering the normal entrance 16a.

  As described above, since the third flow path L3 toward the second starting entrance 15a is formed, the sorting device 40 that can distribute the game balls to the third flow path L3 at a ratio of 1 to 3 balls. According to the above, a chance that a game ball can enter the second start entrance 15a periodically arrives. However, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game is not satisfied because the game ball cannot enter the second starting entrance 15a at the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b, and the second special symbol variation is not satisfied. The game may stagnate.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the game ball B that did not enter the second start entrance 15a and flowed to the left of the second start entrance 15a then flows downward. At this time, since the restricting member 17d is disposed at a position separated to the left by a length that allows the game ball to pass from the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes the closed state, the restricting member 17d And does not flow into the second flow down path L2.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, game nails K are implanted between the regulating member 17d and the first guide member 17a at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game ball B. Therefore, the game ball B contacts the game nail K and is guided to the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a or the second guide member 17b without flowing into the second flow down path L2.

  In addition, the game ball B that has flown to the right of the second start entrance 15a without entering the second start entrance 15a then flows downward. At this time, the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. . Thereby, the game ball B abuts on the corner decoration member R5 and does not flow down between the corner decoration member R5 and the second guide member 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the game ball B rolling on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a or the second guide member 17b is then guided to the guide portion 17c. In the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b, 4th side surface S4 is arrange | positioned so that it may face inward mutually, and it makes | forms a downward gradient. Due to such a structure, it is guided to the third flow down path L3, but it does not enter the second starting entrance 15a at the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b, so that it is lower than the second starting entrance 15 All of the game balls that have flowed down to roll on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b.

  Further, the guiding portion 17c is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a. Furthermore, since the game nail K is not planted between the guide portion 17c and the normal entrance 16a, the game ball B rolling on the fourth side surface S4 enters the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. To do. That is, once the game ball is guided to the third flow path L3, the game ball does not flow to the other flow paths, and enters the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a. There is a high possibility of doing.

  Incidentally, game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a and the regular entrance 16a, and game balls that have not entered the first entrance 18a and the second entrance 19a are guided members. A third side surface A3 of A is rolled and guided to the out port 29.

  In the present embodiment, each member (regulating member 17d, game nail K, first guiding member 17a, second guiding member) disposed in the flow path from the tip of the opening / closing blade 15b that takes the closed state to the normal entrance 16a. 17b and the corner decoration member R5) constitute a guide passage YT that guides a game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a to the normal entrance 16a. In addition, it is the 4th side surface S4 of the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b that guides the game ball directly to the normal entrance 16a in the guide path YT. For this reason, the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b corresponds to the guide surface.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting member 17d is a member that constitutes the guide passage YT, and the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a flows into a flow-down path other than the third flow-down path L3. It also functions as a regulating member that regulates this. Similarly, the space between the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b and the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5 is shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball cannot pass therethrough. Thereby, the corner decoration member R5 is a member that constitutes the guide passage YT, and restricts the game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a from flowing into the flow-down path other than the third flow-down path L3. It also functions as a regulating member.

  Further, in this embodiment, the flow path from the downstream of the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29 having the guide member A guides the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29. It corresponds to the second guide passage.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 adopts a configuration in which a game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a is guided to the guide passage YT and actively enters the normal entrance 16a. ing. The guide passage YT is a member (regulating member 17d, game nail K, first guide member 17a, second guide member) disposed in the flow-down path from the tip of the open / close blade 15b to the normal entrance 16a. 17b and corner decoration member R5). The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a fourth side surface S4 as a guide surface. Since the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a guide surface, it is difficult to adjust the bending condition, the bending direction, and the like as in the game nail K. As the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are not easily deformed, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a located below the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is also difficult to change. Therefore, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized. In the present embodiment, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a guide surface, so that the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are difficult to adjust. Is producing.

  By the way, when the game nail K is planted around the normal entrance 16a, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, or the planting width of the game nail K is made longer than the diameter of the game ball. Since the game ball comes into contact with the game nail K and the flow direction of the game ball can change, the entrance rate to the desired entrance is not stable. In such a pachinko gaming machine, even if a game ball enters a desired entrance, the incoming ball is an incidental ball and is different from the guidance mode adopted by the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the number of winning balls based on entering the second starting entrance 15a and the number of winning balls based on entering the normal entrance 16a are the same. Furthermore, the number of prize balls is the same as the total number of downflow paths (the number of distributions, three in the embodiment) targeted by the distribution device 40. That is, the number of prize balls based on the entrance to the second starting entrance 15a and the number of prize balls based on the entrance to the normal entrance 16a are determined by the non-specific route (the first route) The number of game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 and the second flow path L2) is larger than the specified number (two). As a result, if a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, it is possible to obtain the same number of award balls as would have been obtained if it entered the second start entrance 15a. it can. Also, if a game ball has entered the normal entrance 16a, it is possible to collect the 3 game balls that have entered the sorting device 40 before entering the normal entrance 16a. , Substantial holding ball does not decrease. That is, since the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized, the entrance rate to the second start entrance 15a that depends on the opening timing of the second start entrance 15a in calculating the base value. Need not be considered, and since the distribution ratio to the third flow path L3 is also constant, the base value is stabilized. The base value is the rate at which the game is played except for the big hit game. For example, when 100 game balls are fired and 20 prize balls are paid out, the base value is 20%.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The allocating device 40 distributes the game balls entering the entrance 41 to the third flow path L3 (specific route), and then continues the game balls entering the first flow path L1 (non-specific) (The route), and the game balls that subsequently enter the ball are distributed to the second downstream path L2 (non-specific route), and then the unit distribution operation is repeated to return to the state in which the game balls are distributed to the third downstream path L3. It is like that. That is, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls to the third flow down path L3 (specific route), and then, after the specified number (2 pieces) of game balls enter the first flow down path L1 and the second flow down path, The unit sorting operation is repeatedly performed to distribute to L2 (non-specific route) and then return to a state in which game balls are allocated to the third downstream path L3. For this reason, each time a predetermined number of game balls (specified number (2) +1 total 3) are entered into the entrance 41, a predetermined number ( 1) game balls can be distributed. A second starting entrance 15a and a normal entrance 16a (general entrance) are arranged on the third flow path L3 (specific route). More than (2) game balls (more than the specified number (2)) are paid out. That is, three game balls are paid out. For this reason, when the game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, the second downflow path L2 and the first downflow path L1 ( Even though a predetermined number (2) of game balls are always distributed to a non-specific route), since three game balls are paid out with high probability, the number of game balls becomes difficult to decrease, and the game may continue for a long time. It is possible. Specifically, when the right hit is made when the big hit game is not given, the distribution device 40 forces the first downflow path L1 and the second downflow path L2 where the second starting entrance 15a does not exist by the distribution device 40. Even if it is distributed, it will enter the second starting entrance 15a or the ordinary entrance 16a with a high probability, and 3 game balls will be paid out, making it difficult to reduce the game balls. Yes. Further, when a right-handed game is performed when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the game ball is inserted into the second starting entrance 15a without reducing the game balls, and the symbol variation game The starting condition can be established.

  (2) Of the game balls that have flowed down the third flow path L3 (specific route) toward the second start entrance 15a, the game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a are the normal entrance 16a. It is configured to be able to enter the ball. That is, in the third flow-down path L3, the normal entrance 16a is located downstream of the second start entrance 15a. For this reason, the game ball does not enter the normal entrance 16a first, and the normal entrance 16a does not interfere with entering the game ball into the second start entrance 15a. Moreover, even if it does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, it can be expected that it can enter the normal entrance 16a.

  (3) The second starting entrance 15a provided with the opening and closing blades 15b is arranged in the third flow down path L3 (specific route). For this reason, when the second starting entrance 15a is opened by the opening and closing blades 15b when the game balls are distributed to the third flow path L3 (specific route), the second starting entrance 15a. The percentage of game balls that enter can be increased. For this reason, it can be noted whether or not the opening / closing blade 15b is opening.

  (4) When the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the number (3) of game balls obtained by adding 1 to the specified number (2) is paid out. . As a result, the game balls are distributed to the third flow path L3 (specific route), so that the number of games (number of distributions = 3) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the distribution device 40 is required. When the ball enters the second starting entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a, the ball is paid out. For this reason, by entering a game ball into the entrance 41 and entering the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a, the game ball does not increase or decrease, and only the start condition of the symbol variation game is reached. Can be established continuously. Further, the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied is the same as the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied. Therefore, even if the ease of entering the second starting entrance 15a is different from the ease of entering the normal entrance 16a, the game balls to be paid out can be made the same and stabilized. be able to.

  (5) Of the game balls that have flowed down the third downstream path L3 (specific route) toward the second start entrance 15a, the game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a are designated as the normal entrance 16a. The guide passage YT has a fourth side surface S4 that serves as a guide surface. Thereby, the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a can be more easily guided to the normal entrance 16a. Therefore, as long as the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, it is easy to prevent the game ball from decreasing. Further, since the fourth side S4 is difficult to adjust unlike the game nail K or the like, the game ball can be made to enter the normal entrance 16a at a certain rate, and within the assumed range, Can be increased or decreased.

  (6) The variation time of the normal symbol variation game determined by the normal symbol variation pattern for the improved entrance rate is that the game balls are continuously fired, and all the game balls that have been continuously fired are distributed by the sorting device 40. Within the time required for the game ball to enter the second starting entrance 15a that is opened and closed by the opening / closing blade 15b after the game ball enters the operation gate 25. Is set to Thereby, after the game ball enters the operation gate 25, the normal symbol variation game is finished and before the second start entrance 15a is opened, the game ball enters the second start entrance 15a. Can be prevented from reaching. Accordingly, the game ball can reach the second starting entrance 15a when the open state is advantageous to the player.

  (7) Route (second flow path L2) where the operation gate 25 is disposed, and route (third flow path) where the second starting entrance 15a that is opened and closed by the opening and closing blades 15b is disposed. L3) is another route. Since the routes are different, a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the entrance 41 until the game balls are distributed to the third downstream path L3 where the second start entrance 15a is arranged. It is necessary to let For this reason, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously fire a predetermined number of game balls. Moreover, since the time which can be made into an open state is also decided beforehand, the willingness to discharge | release a game ball continuously can be given.

  (8) The time when the second starting entrance 15a is opened by the opening / closing blade 15b is determined after the game balls are distributed to the third flow path L3 where the second starting entrance is located. The time required for the game balls to be distributed to the third flow path L3 is set to be equal to or longer than 1.8 seconds. As a result, when the open / close blade 15b is in the open state, a plurality of game balls can be entered by continuously firing until one unit sorting operation is completed. Thereby, the willingness to shoot continuously can be given.

  (9) In the deviation variation pattern that can be determined during the entrance rate improvement state, the game balls are continuously fired, and all the game balls that are continuously fired enter the entrance 41 However, there is a deviation variation pattern in which a time longer than the time required for one unit distribution operation is set as the variation time. This makes it easier to hold the special symbol variation game. Thereby, it is possible to pre-read the effect contents of the special symbol variation game that is on hold, and to make it easier to execute a hold notice that suggests in advance the possibility of a big hit.

  (10) When a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, a notice effect can be executed as a game effect. For this reason, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting apparatus 40, the normal entrance 16a can be entered even if the game ball cannot be entered into the second start entrance 15a. Based on this, it is possible to execute a notice effect and maintain the interest of the game. Further, it becomes easy to understand that a game ball has entered the normal entrance 16a. In addition, as described above, when a game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, it is possible to make the game ball enter the normal entrance 16a with high probability, and to disappoint the player. There is no.

  (11) A game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a is guided to the normal entrance 16a by the guide path YT and can enter the normal entrance 16a. Further, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, which are components of the guide passage YT, are made of a resin and have a guide surface (fourth side surface S4) that is difficult to adjust. It becomes difficult to adjust the bending state and bending direction of the second guide member 17b. That is, as the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are difficult to deform, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a located below the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b also changes. Since it becomes difficult, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized. From this, in calculating the base value, even when the game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a. .

  (12) Of the game balls that have flowed down the third downstream path L3 toward the second starting entrance 15a, all of the gaming balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a are normally entered by the guide passage YT. Since the game ball is guided to the mouth 16a, the game ball can enter the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. From this, in calculating the base value, even when the game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a. .

  (13) By securing a stable base value, it is possible to easily calculate the arrangement of the game nails K at the design stage, which is also advantageous for the manufacturer. Further, by securing a stable base value, it is possible to secure a certain prize ball for the player. In other words, since it is difficult for game balls to enter the entrance, the number of possessed balls decreases, and it is difficult for the phenomenon that the game balls have to be borrowed frequently. it can.

  (14) If the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b does not coincide with the opening timing, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start entrance 15a, but this game is possible even if no game ball enters the second start entrance 15a. The ball is guided to the normal entrance 16a via the guide path YT. For this reason, in calculating the base value, it is not necessary to consider much the opening timing of the opening and closing blades 15b and the variation in the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a. Therefore, a game ball is placed in the second start entrance 15a. Even in the case of no entry, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a.

  (15) According to the sorting device 40 disposed upstream of the second starting entrance 15a, the game balls can be periodically distributed to the third flow path L3, and the third flow path L3 The entrance rate to the entrance part (second start entrance part 15 or normal entrance part 16) located downstream is stabilized. Therefore, both the distribution rate to the third flow path L3 and the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a are stabilized, and a more stable base value can be secured.

  (16) Since the guide portion 17c connected to the most downstream end of the descending slope in the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a, the game ball dropped from the guide portion 17c is It becomes easy to enter the normal entrance 16a without coming into contact with an obstacle member such as the game nail K.

  (17) The distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is a length that allows the game ball to pass. According to this configuration, as compared with the case where the normal entrance 16a and the guide portion 17c are extremely separated from each other, the game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a become the normal entrance 16a. The probability of entering the ball is increased. Further, since the game balls are separated by a distance through which the game balls can pass, it is difficult to cause ball clogging.

  (18) The restricting member 17d is located at a position spaced to the left by the length that allows the game ball to pass from the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes the closed state, and the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is It is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. According to this, since the game ball does not flow into the flow path other than the third flow path L3, it is possible to guide the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a to the normal entrance 16a.

  (19) Guidance toward the normal entrance 16a in order to obtain a stable base value while omitting the troublesome consideration of the entrance rate of game balls to the second start entrance 15a having the opening / closing blade 15b. A passage YT is provided. On the other hand, since the starting entrance having an opening / closing member is not disposed above the normal entrances 26 to 28, it is not necessary to consider variation in the entrance rate of the game balls to the starting entrance. . That is, even if a game ball does not enter the normal ball entering portions 26 to 28, the base value is not affected. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a guide member for guiding the game balls to the normal ball entering portions 26 to 28. Therefore, even if it is the same normal entrance part (the normal entrance part 16 and the normal entrance parts 26-28), a different game nature can be produced by the presence or absence of a guide member.

  (20) By providing the guide member A for guiding the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29, the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a is Since it is guided to the out port 29 without entering the ball port, the game ball is not overpaid and the game store side does not lose.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  When a game ball enters the second start entrance 15a and a payout condition is satisfied, two (prescribed number) game balls are paid out. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a and a payout condition is satisfied, three game balls are paid out.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to (2), (3), and (5) to (20).
(21) The allocating device 40 distributes the game balls that enter the entrance 41 to the third flow path L3 (specific route), and then transfers the game balls that subsequently enter the first flow path L1 (non-specific) (The route), and the game balls that subsequently enter the ball are distributed to the second downstream path L2 (non-specific route), and then the unit distribution operation is repeated to return to the state in which the game balls are distributed to the third downstream path L3. It is like that. That is, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls to the third flow down path L3 (specific route), and then, after the specified number (2 pieces) of game balls enter the first flow down path L1 and the second flow down path, The unit sorting operation is repeatedly performed to distribute to L2 (non-specific route) and then return to a state in which game balls are allocated to the third downstream path L3. For this reason, each time a predetermined number of game balls (specified number (2) +1 total 3) are entered into the entrance 41, a predetermined number ( 1) game balls can be distributed. A second starting entrance 15a and a normal entrance 16a (general entrance) are arranged in the third flow path L3 (specific route), and a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a. Then, the number of game balls allocated (the prescribed number (2) +1 total of 3) is paid out. For this reason, when the game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, the first downflow path L1 even if the game ball cannot be entered into the second start entrance 15a. In addition, although a predetermined number (two) of game balls are always distributed to the second downstream path L2 (non-specific route), the number of game balls is difficult to decrease, and the game can be continued for a long time.

  (22) When the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the number of game balls that is obtained by adding 1 to the specified number (2) (that is, the number of distribution = 3) is paid out. Thereby, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a without entering the second start entrance 15a, the game ball is distributed to the third downstream path L3 (specific route). Therefore, it corresponds to the number required to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 (the number of sorting required to execute one unit sorting operation (three in this embodiment)). The game balls are paid out and the number of game balls is maintained. For this reason, even if the game ball does not enter the second start entrance 15a, the game ball does not increase or decrease as long as it enters the normal entrance 16a. For this reason, it is possible to obtain a chance to continuously establish the starting condition of the special symbol variation game without substantially increasing or decreasing the number of game balls.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the first embodiment, when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, 3 game balls are paid out, but more than 2 ( The number of distributions (three or more) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, four or five may be sufficient. Note that it is desirable to set the number of payouts so that the number of game balls does not increase or decrease. For example, if the probability of entering the normal entrance 16a is almost 100%, the number of games allocated It is desirable that the ball be paid out.

  In the above embodiment, the normal entrance 16a may be present upstream of the second start entrance 15a. In this case, it is desirable that the game balls that have not entered the normal entrance 16a enter the second start entrance 15a with a high probability. In addition, you may restrict | limit to the entrance rate improvement state.

  In the third flow path L3 of the above-described embodiment, the first start entrance 14a may be arranged instead of the second start entrance 15a or together with the second start entrance 15a. A plurality of second starting entrances 15a may be arranged.

In the above embodiment, a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a may be configured to enter the normal entrance 16a.
In the above embodiment, if the second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are not arranged on the non-specific route, the type and number of entrances may be arbitrarily changed. . For example, a non-specific route where only the second starting entrance 15a is arranged may be provided, or a non-specific route where only the ordinary entrance 16a is arranged may be provided. Further, a non-specific route in which the second starting entrance 15a and the first grand prize opening 18a or the operation gate 25 are arranged may be provided, and the normal entrance 16a and the first big prize opening 18a or the operation gate 25 are provided. A non-specific route may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the allocating device 40 distributes one game ball to the specific route (third flow path L3), and distributes two game balls to the non-specific route (first flow path L1 and second flow path L2). A unit distribution operation for distributing game balls was performed. As another example, after a first specified number of game balls have been distributed to a specific route (the third downstream route L3), a second specified number of games are allocated to the non-specific route (the first downstream route L1 and the second downstream route L2). The sorting device 40 may be configured to perform a unit sorting operation for sorting spheres. As a result, when the number of distributions (first specified number + second specified number) is entered into the entrance 41, the first specified number of game balls can be distributed to a specific route.

  The specific route is a route where the second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are arranged. The first specified number and the second specified number are each an arbitrary integer. The number of specific routes may be one or more. When the number of specific routes is plural, the first specified number is equal to or greater than the total number of specific routes. Further, the number of game balls distributed to each route constituting the specific route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after assigning one to the first specific route, two may be assigned to the second specific route. Alternatively, after one is assigned to the first specific route, one may be assigned to the second specific route, and then one may be assigned to the first specific route.

  Similarly, the number of non-specific routes may be one or plural. When the number of non-specific routes is plural, the second specified number is equal to or greater than the total number of non-specific routes. Further, the number of game balls distributed to each route constituting the non-specific route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after assigning one to the first non-specific route, two may be assigned to the second non-specific route. Alternatively, after one is assigned to the first non-specific route, one is assigned to the second non-specific route, and then one is assigned to the first non-specific route. In addition, it is desirable that the order of the route for distributing the game balls is determined in advance (desirably not random).

  Further, when configured in this manner, in the first embodiment, when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the first specified number and the second specified number are satisfied. It is desirable that any number of game balls that are equal to or greater than the value obtained by dividing the total value by the first specified number be paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, it is desirable that two or more game balls are paid out. In this way, when game balls are continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, the game balls are less likely to decrease, and the game can be continued for a long time.

  More specifically, in the first embodiment, when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number is calculated as follows. More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value among the integer values equal to or greater than the value divided by one specified number is paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, it is desirable to pay out two game balls. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 The game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, by making the game ball enter the entrance 41, it is possible to continue to establish only the starting condition of the symbol variation game without substantially increasing or decreasing the game ball.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the number of game balls equal to or greater than the value obtained by dividing the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number by the first specified number. When the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied, the number of game balls is less than the value obtained by dividing the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number by the first specified number. Is desirable to be paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, when entering the second starting entrance 15a, not more than one game ball is paid, When entering the entrance 16a, it is desirable to pay out two or more game balls. In this way, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting apparatus 40, even if the game ball cannot be entered into the second start entrance 15a, the game ball It becomes difficult to reduce, and it is possible to continue the game for a long time.

  More specifically, in the second embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number is not less than the value obtained by dividing the first specified number by the first specified number. More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value among the integer values is paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, it is desirable that two game balls are paid out when entering the normal entrance 16a. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 Even if it is not possible to enter the second starting entrance 15a, game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, even if it is not possible to enter the second starting entrance 15a by entering a game ball into the entrance 41, it is possible to enter the game ball if it enters the normal entrance 16a. There is almost no increase or decrease. For this reason, it is possible to obtain a chance to continuously establish the starting condition of the special symbol variation game without substantially increasing or decreasing the number of game balls.

  In the above embodiment, the allocating device 40 distributes one game ball to the specific route (third flow path L3), and distributes two game balls to the non-specific route (first flow path L1 and second flow path L2). A unit distribution operation for distributing game balls was performed. As another example, the distribution device 40 distributes game balls to any one of a plurality of routes (downflow routes), and a unit for sequentially distributing a predetermined number of game balls predetermined for each route to each route. A sorting device 40 that repeats the sorting operation may be provided. At this time, one or a plurality of specific routes on which the second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are arranged may be provided with the total number of routes as an upper limit.

  Note that the predetermined number predetermined for each route is an arbitrary integer. The number (specified number) of game balls distributed to each route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after assigning one to the first route, two may be assigned to the second route. Alternatively, after distributing one to the first route, two may be distributed to the second route, and then one to the third route. It is desirable that the order of routes for distributing game balls is determined in advance (desirably not random).

  Moreover, when comprised in this way, in the said 1st Embodiment, when the payout conditions in the 2nd starting entrance 15a or the payout conditions in the normal entrance 16a are satisfied, the rules respectively defined for all routes It is desirable that the number of game balls that are equal to or greater than the value obtained by dividing the total value of the numbers by the total value of the prescribed numbers respectively determined for all the specific routes are paid out. For example, the specified number of first routes (specific routes) is one, the specified number of second routes (non-specific routes) to be distributed next is six, and the third route ( When the specified number of specific routes is two, it is desirable that three or more game balls are paid out. In this way, when game balls are continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, the game balls are less likely to decrease, and the game can be continued for a long time.

  More specifically, in the first embodiment, when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the total value of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all routes is calculated as follows: More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value among the integer values greater than or equal to the divided value is paid out by the total value of the prescribed numbers respectively determined for all the specific routes. For example, the specified number of first routes (specific routes) is one, the specified number of second routes (non-specific routes) to be distributed next is six, and the third route ( When the specified number of specific routes is two, it is desirable to pay out three game balls. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 The game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, by making the game ball enter the entrance 41, it is possible to continue to establish only the starting condition of the symbol variation game without substantially increasing or decreasing the game ball.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the total number of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all the routes is the sum of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all the specific routes. If the number of game balls that are greater than or equal to the divided value is paid out and the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied, the total value of the prescribed numbers respectively determined for all routes It is desirable that the number of game balls less than the divided value is paid out by the total value of the prescribed numbers determined for each of the specific routes. For example, the specified number of first routes (specific routes) is one, the specified number of second routes (non-specific routes) to be distributed next is six, and the third route ( When the specified number of specified routes) is two, when entering the second starting entrance 15a, two or less game balls are paid, while entering the normal entrance 16a It is desirable that three or more game balls be paid out. In this way, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting apparatus 40, even if the game ball cannot be entered into the second start entrance 15a, the game ball It becomes difficult to reduce, and it is possible to continue the game for a long time.

  More specifically, in the second embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the total value of the prescribed numbers determined for all routes is set to the specified number set for all the specific routes. More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value among the integer values equal to or greater than the divided value is paid out. For example, the specified number of first routes (specific routes) is one, the specified number of second routes (non-specific routes) to be distributed next is six, and the third route ( When the specified number of specific routes) is two, it is desirable that three game balls are paid out when entering the normal entrance 16a. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 Even if it is not possible to enter the second starting entrance 15a, game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, even if it is not possible to enter the second starting entrance 15a by entering a game ball into the entrance 41, it is possible to enter the game ball if it enters the normal entrance 16a. There is almost no increase or decrease. For this reason, it is possible to obtain a chance to continuously establish the starting condition of the special symbol variation game without substantially increasing or decreasing the number of game balls.

  In the first embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied is the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied. Same as, but can be more. Thereby, even if the starting condition is not satisfied, the number of game balls is likely to increase, so that it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game for a longer period of time.

  In the first embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied is the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied. Same as, but may be less. Thereby, it can be made to pay more attention to whether the game ball enters the starting entrance.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 40 employs a mechanical distribution mechanism that uses the game ball and the weight of the distribution member without using electricity, but a predetermined unit distribution operation. If it is possible to repeat the above, a sorting mechanism (sorting device 40) using an actuator such as a motor or a solenoid may be adopted.

  -In the said embodiment, you may provide the blindfold board 40b which does not have transparency. Thus, attention can be paid to which flow path the game ball is distributed to, and the state of the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 can be predicted and the game can be performed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the blindfold board 40b. Thereby, the state of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60 can be confirmed, and a game can be performed, predicting which path | route flows down.

  -In the said embodiment, you may vary the various entrances arrange | positioned downstream of the 1st channel | path 42a-the 3rd channel | path 42c. For example, the second starting entrance 15a is disposed downstream of the first passage 42a, the first major winning opening 18a is disposed downstream of the second passage 42b, and the second major winning opening 19a is disposed downstream of the third passage 42c. May be. That is, the combination of various passages and various entrances is not limited as long as the game balls can be distributed with a certain probability to the flow path that directs the game balls to the second starting entrance 15a.

  In the above embodiment, the sorting device 40 may not be provided. In such a case, the arrival rate to the third flow path L3 is not stable. However, if the game ball is guided to the third flow path L3, even if the game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, it enters the normal entrance 16a via the guide path YT. Therefore, there is still no need to consider the entrance rate to the second start entrance 15a. That is, when the base value is calculated by multiplying two values that can fluctuate (the arrival rate to the third flow path L3 and the entrance rate to the second starting entrance 15a), the base value changes appropriately. If there is a possibility, even if one value is stable (in this example, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a), the base value is calculated by multiplying two values that can vary The base value is more stable.

  -In the said embodiment, the arrangement | positioning location of the distribution apparatus 40 is not restricted to the right side of the center accessory Y5. However, when the game nail K is planted above the entrance 41, there is a possibility that the flow path of the game ball may change due to contact with the game nail K. In such a case, the launched game ball does not necessarily enter the entrance 41, and the arrival rate to the third flow path L3 is not stable. However, since the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized by the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, the base value is calculated by multiplying two values that may vary. The base value is more stable.

  In the above embodiment, the number of sorting members constituting the sorting device 40 may be changed. Although the number of distribution members may be one, it is preferable to use a plurality of distribution members because the number of branching variations in the flow-down path increases.

  In the above embodiment, if the number of game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 to the third flow path L3 is a constant number without changing for each of the first flow path L1 to the third flow path L3, a fixed number is set. Two or more may be used.

In the above embodiment, the guide member A may be omitted.
In the above embodiment, the regulating member 17d may be omitted.
In the above embodiment, the configuration for making it difficult for the game balls distributed to the third downstream route L3 to flow down to the downstream route other than the third downstream route L3 is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. For example, instead of the restricting member 17d, the game nail K may be planted at an interval shorter than the diameter of the game ball, or the gap between the uppermost stream end of the second guide member 17b and the corner decoration member R5 may be different. It may be covered with a resin member. Further, the second guide member 17b may be arranged so that the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b contacts the corner decoration member R5.

  In the first embodiment, the number of game balls paid out upon entering the second starting entrance 15a is different from the number of game balls delivered upon entering the normal entrance 16a. Also good. For example, the number of game balls paid out upon detection of a game ball entering the normal entrance 16a is greater than the number of game balls paid out upon detection of a game ball entering the second start entrance 15a. In this case, the base value must be recalculated because the base of the game ball to be paid out upon detection of the game ball that has entered the normal entrance 16a. However, since more prize balls can be obtained than when entering the second starting entrance 15a, it is not necessary to give a negative impression to the player.

  In the first embodiment, the number of game balls paid out upon entering the second starting entrance 15a, the number of game balls delivered upon entering the normal entrance 16a, and the distribution device For example, the total number of downstream paths 40 to be distributed may be varied. In addition, the number of game balls to be paid out upon entering the second starting entrance 15a is the same as the number of all downflow routes targeted by the sorting device 40, but the entrance to the normal entrance 16a is the same. The number of game balls to be paid out with the ball as an opportunity may be different from the number of all downstream paths targeted by the sorting device 40.

  In the above embodiment, if the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a can be guided to the normal entrance 16a, the second start entrance 15 and the normal entrance 16 The positional relationship between the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is not limited to the arrangement of the above embodiment. That is, even if the normal ball entrance part 16 is not located below the entire second start ball entrance part 15, the normal ball entrance part 16 than the second start ball entrance 15 a of the second start ball entrance part 15. This is because a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a can enter the ordinary entrance 16a if the normal entrance 16a is positioned below. Therefore, for example, in the second starting ball entering portion 15, the outermost of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guiding member 17a and the second guiding member 17b is at the same height as the middle of the second starting ball entering portion 15 in the vertical direction. The upstream end may be located.

-In the said embodiment, if the 1st flow path L1-the 3rd flow path L3 can be defined, the member which comprises this flow path may be the game nail K or the resin member.
-In the said embodiment, as long as the 2nd starting entrance 15a can be opened and closed, an opening / closing member may be what kind of shape. For example, when the opening / closing member is a single shutter extending in the front-rear direction of the game board YB, and the shutter is housed in the back of the game board YB, the second starting entrance 15a is opened, When the shutter protrudes in the front-rear direction of the game board YB, the second start entrance 15a may be closed.

  In the above embodiment, the second starting entrance 15a may be configured such that a game ball can enter when the opening / closing blade 15b is in the closed state. However, it is premised that it is harder to enter the ball than when the open / close blade 15b is in the open state.

In the above embodiment, the second starting entrance 15a located upstream of the normal entrance 16 may be an entrance that is always open.
In the above embodiment, the normal entrance portion 16 may be one in which the entrance is opened and closed by an opening / closing member. However, since a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a is meaningless unless it enters the normal entrance 16a with a high probability, the game ball actively enters the normal entrance 16a. It is preferable to provide the structure to be made. For example, a stopping member is provided on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guiding member 17a and the second guiding member 17b, and the game ball is stopped by the stopping member while the opening and closing member is closed, while the stopping member is generated at the opening timing of the opening and closing member. The structure etc. which accommodate in a position and guide | invade a game ball to the normal entrance 16a can be considered.

  In the above embodiment, the entrance for entering a game ball that has not entered the desired entrance with a high probability is limited to the combination of the second start entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a. I can't. As the combination, for example, a big winning opening and a normal winning opening 16a can be considered. By adopting such a configuration, even if the game ball does not enter the entrance gate located above and the privilege cannot be obtained, the game ball that did not enter the entrance entrance located below If there is a high possibility of entering the ball, there is a high possibility that a privilege based on the entrance opening located below will be given, so that no adverse impression is given to the player. In order to obtain such an effect, it is desirable that the entrance opening located downstream is always open. Further, it is desirable that the game ball that has entered the entrance hole located above is discharged to the back side of the machine through a discharge path (not shown). In addition, in order to allow a game ball that has not entered the entrance opening located above to enter the entrance entrance located below, the configuration of the embodiment (the guiding portion 17c is directly above the entrance entrance located downstream). The guide member may be arranged so as to be positioned, or the regulating member 17d may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the shape of the guide member may be, for example, a funnel shape, a bowl shape, or a plate shape. In other words, as long as it is difficult to easily adjust the bending direction and bending state as in the case of the game nail K, and the flow-down direction of the game ball is difficult to change due to contact with the guide member, it can be formed in any shape. Good. This is because if the flow direction of the game ball changes due to contact with the guide member, the entrance rate to the entrance will change. In addition, the game nails K are implanted at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game balls, and the game nails K are implanted deeply with respect to the game board YB so as to make it difficult to adjust the bending condition and the bending direction. Also good.

-The above-mentioned embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one big winning opening.
In the above embodiment, in addition to the sub-board 31, a general control board and a relay board may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main board 30 and the sub board 31 may be a single board.
In the above embodiment, the distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball can pass in the left-right direction. However, the distance X may be shorter than the diameter of the game ball. If it does in this way, the game ball which passed guidance part 17c will surely enter normal entrance 16a.

  In the above embodiment, the starting condition and ending condition for the improved entrance rate may be changed. For example, the start condition may be satisfied when a predetermined jackpot game is awarded when a probability variation state in which the possibility of winning a jackpot is high. The end condition may be until a predetermined big hit game is awarded.

In the above embodiment, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b may be arbitrarily changed as long as they have a shape that guides the game ball to the normal entrance 16a.
In the above embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game determined by the variation pattern for the improved entrance rate may be arbitrarily changed. That is, it may not be within the time required for the game ball to enter the second starting entrance 15a after the game ball enters the operation gate 25.

  In the above embodiment, the operation gate 25 and the second starting entrance 15a may be arranged on the same flow path. In this case, the time required for the game ball to enter the second start entrance 15a after the game ball enters the operation gate 25 (ordinary start entrance) enters the operation gate 25. It is set to the time required for the game balls newly distributed to the route where the second starting entrance 15a and the operation gate 25 are placed to enter the second starting entrance 15a. It is desirable. Thus, if the game balls are continuously fired, the game balls can be made to enter the route where the second start entrance 15a is arranged in accordance with the open state. Therefore, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously fire until one unit sorting operation is completed. Further, since the time for the open state is also determined in advance, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously fire the game balls.

  It should be noted that the time required for the game ball to enter the second start entrance 15a after the game ball enters the operation gate 25 is arranged for the second start entrance 15a and the operation gate 25. It may be determined by the time required for the game balls to be distributed to the route to be distributed to the route again (the time required for the unit distribution operation). That is, a time longer than the time required for the unit distribution operation may be set. However, in this case, the time from when the game ball enters the operation gate 25 after entering the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and the second time after entering the entrance 41 The time until the game ball enters the start entrance 15a is a fixed time, and is preferably substantially the same.

  In the above embodiment, the operation gate 25 and the second starting entrance 15a may be arranged on the same flow path. In this case, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game may be the time (average time) until the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 reaches the second starting entrance 15a. If it does in this way, the game ball used as the opportunity of the normal hit game can be made to enter into the 2nd starting entrance 15a opened by normal hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the notice effect that is executed based on the entry to the normal entrance 16a shows the big hit expectation that the special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit, but the execution is suspended. It may be a pre-reading notice that suggests the possibility that the special symbol variation game is a big hit before (or from before) the special symbol variation game is executed. As a result, the number of reserved memories for executing the pre-reading notice can be increased to a predetermined value or more, and the player can be more motivated to enter the game ball into the normal entrance 16a.

In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, the notice effect is executed but may not be executed.
In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a during a symbol variation game with predetermined production content (for example, production content with high jackpot expectation such as reach production). For example, a notice effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, instead of the notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, Further, an effect suggesting the number of times of giving the entrance rate improvement state, an effect suggesting the number of times of giving the probability variation state, and the like may be executed. Also, a jackpot content suggestion effect that suggests the type of jackpot game to be given may be executed instead.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game, the first big winning door 18b is opened, but when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game, it is opened. May be. Similarly, when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game, the second big winning door 19b is opened, but may be released if the winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game. . Further, the first big prize door 18b and the second big prize door 19b may be opened during one big hit game. However, even in this case, it is desirable that the second big prize door 19b is closed when the first big prize door 18b is opened, and the second big prize door 19b is opened when the second big prize door 19b is opened. It is desirable that the 1st prize winning door 18b is closed.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, the effect control CPU 31a receives a notification that the game ball has entered the normal entrance 16a via the main board 30. However, it may be possible to input directly.

  In the above embodiment, the time (or distance) from when the game ball is distributed by the distribution device 40 until it reaches the operating gate 25 is the second start ball after the game ball is distributed by the distribution device 40 If the time (or distance) to reach the mouth 15a is substantially the same, the second starting entrance 15a is arranged after the game balls are distributed to the route where the operation gate 25 is arranged. Based on the time required for distribution to the route, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game defined by the variation pattern for the improved entrance rate state may be determined. That is, in the above embodiment, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 to when the game ball is distributed to the third flow path L3 (that is, the interval at which one game ball is fired = 0.0). 6 seconds).

  In the above embodiment, the operation gate 25 may be provided in the first flow path L1 without being provided in the second flow path L2. In this case, after the game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 where the operation gate 25 is disposed, it is distributed from the game ball to the third flow path L3 where the second starting entrance 15a is disposed. The time required is 1.2 seconds. For this reason, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game determined by the normal symbol variation pattern for the improved entrance rate is set to at least 1.2 seconds.

  In the second embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting entrance 15a and the payout condition is satisfied, two (specified number) of game balls are paid out. If it is less than (three), it may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the number of payouts may be changed between 0 and 2.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine,
The time required for the game ball to reach the start entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member after the game ball enters the normal start entrance is the normal start entrance. It is determined by the time required for the game ball to be distributed to the route where the starting entrance is opened and closed by the opening and closing member after the game ball is distributed to the route where Also good.

(B) In the above gaming machine,
The route where the normal starting entrance is arranged and the route where the starting entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member are the same route,
The time required for the game ball to reach the start ball entrance which is opened and closed by the opening / closing member after the game ball enters the normal start ball entrance is opened by the opening / closing member. In addition, it may be determined according to the time required for the game balls to be distributed to the route again after being distributed to the route where the starting entrance and the normal starting entrance that are in the closed state are arranged. .

(C) In the above gaming machine,
A sorting mechanism guide passage for guiding to the entrance of the sorting mechanism may be provided, and the sorting mechanism guide passage may have a guide surface and a guide member that is difficult to adjust as a constituent element. .

(D) In the above gaming machine,
The variation time of the symbol variation game with the shortest variation time among the symbol variation games that are performed when the winning lottery is determined based on whether the starting condition is satisfied or not is won at least by the game ball. When all of the continuously launched game balls enter the entrance, the time is set to be longer than the time required for one unit sorting operation. Also good.

  A ... guide member, A0 ... bottom surface, A1 ... first side surface, A2 ... second side surface, A3 ... third side surface, AC1 ... actuator for opening and closing blades, AC2 ... actuator for first grand prize door, AC3 ... second grand prize Actuator of the door, B: Game ball, CS1: Count sensor of the first big prize section, CS2: Count sensor of the second big prize section, K: Game nail, L1: First flow path, L2: Second flow path, L3: Third flow path, R1: Outer rail member, R2: Inner rail member, R3: Launching path, R4: Reverse return valve, R5: Corner decoration member, S0: Bottom surface, S1: First side surface, S2: Second Side surface, S3 ... third side surface, S4 ... fourth side surface, S5 ... flat surface, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... normal sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, HD ... launch handle, YB ... game Board, YBa Game area, YT ... guide passage, Y1 ... outer frame, Y2 ... medium frame, Y3 ... front frame, Y4 ... window, Y5 ... center role, Y5a ... set port, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... first special symbol Wings display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 13 ... production display device, 14 ... first start entrance part, 14a ... first start entrance part, 15 ... second start entrance part, 15a ... second Start entrance 15b Open / close blades 16 Normal entrance part 16a Normal entrance 17a First guide member 17b Second guide member 17c Guide part 18 First prize-winning part , 18a ... Grand prize opening, 18b ... Grand prize winning door, 19 ... Second prize winning section, 18c ... Decoration member, 18d ... Decoration plate, 19a ... Second prize winning opening, 19b ... Second prize winning door, 22 ... No. 1 hold display device, 23 ... second hold display device, 24 ... normal symbol display device, 25 ... actuating gate, 6 ... usually ball entrance part, 26a ... usually ball entrance opening, 27 ... usually ball entrance part, 27a ... usually ball entrance opening. 28 ... Normal entrance part, 28a ... Normal entrance port, 29 ... Out port, 30 ... Main board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub board, 31a ... Production control CPU 31a, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 40 ... Distribution device, 41 ... Entrance of distribution device, 40a ... Distribution piece, 42 ... Downflow passage, 42a ... First passage, 42b ... second passage, 42c ... third passage, 43 ... sorting piece, 44 ... sorting piece, 45 ... rotating shaft, 46 ... substrate, 46a ... ball receiving part, 46b ... ball receiving part, 46c ... ball receiving part, 47 ... ball receiving piece, 48 ... ball receiving piece, 49 ... ball receiving piece, 50 ... first distribution member, 60 ... second distribution member. 65 ... Rotating shaft, 66 ... Substrate, 66a ... Sphere receiving part, 66b ... Sphere receiving part, 66c ... Sphere receiving part, 67 ... Sphere receiving piece, 68 ... Sphere receiving piece, 69 ... Sphere receiving piece.

Claims (6)

In gaming machines equipped with a distribution mechanism that distributes game balls to multiple routes,
A special starting entrance that allows a game ball payout condition to be established when the game ball enters, and a special symbol variation game start condition to be established,
An opening / closing member that opens and closes the special starting entrance,
A normal starting entrance where the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established when the game ball enters,
Opening control means for controlling the opening and closing member so that the special starting entrance is opened when the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit,
A plurality of routes through which the distribution mechanism distributes game balls include a route in which the normal starting entrance is disposed and the special starting entrance that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member. There is a route
The distribution mechanism is configured to repeatedly perform a unit distribution operation in which a predetermined number of game balls determined for each route are distributed in order to each route,
The variation time of the normal symbol variation game is such that when a game ball is continuously fired and all of the game balls continuously fired enter the distribution mechanism, the game ball is placed at the normal start entrance. The game machine is set within a time required for the game ball to reach the special start entrance which is opened and closed by the opening and closing member after the ball enters.   The route in which the normal starting entrance is arranged and the route in which the special starting entrance that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member are different routes. The gaming machine according to 1.   The route in which the normal starting entrance is arranged and the route in which the special starting entrance that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member are the same route. The gaming machine according to 1.   The time required for the game ball to reach the special start entrance which is opened and closed by the opening / closing member after the game ball enters the normal start entrance is the normal start entrance After the game ball enters the mouth, the game ball newly distributed to the route where the special start entrance and the normal start entrance that are opened and closed by the opening and closing member are arranged, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the time required for reaching the special start entrance is set.   The time for which the special starting entrance is opened by the opening / closing member is assigned to the route where the special starting entrance is arranged, and then the gaming ball is assigned to the route. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is set to be equal to or longer than a time required for the operation.   Game balls are continuously fired and fired continuously as the variation time of the symbol variation game that is performed when the lottery for winning or not to be executed when the start condition is satisfied is not won. 6. When all of the game balls entered into the distribution mechanism, there is one that is set to a time longer than the time required for one unit distribution operation. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.