JP2017221261A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having high game property, which allows a player to enjoy a novel game.SOLUTION: A distribution member 88 has a first ball reception part 71 which can receive two game balls. The two distribution members 88,88 are provided between an entry port 81 to a V winning port 87. Therefore, even when the game balls are received on the first ball reception part 71, in the first distribution member 88, the game balls may sent to an out port 89 in the second distribution member 88, for example, when two game balls enter from the entry port once, the two game balls are received on the first ball reception part 71 and may be sent to a downstream side, namely the game balls are distributed in an above-mentioned novel mode, in a game provided to a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a distribution means having a plurality of ball receiving portions on a peripheral surface of a cylindrical body is provided so as to rotate in one direction around the center of the body. There is something And in a pachinko machine equipped with such a distribution means, it is advantageous if a game ball enters a predetermined ball receiving part among a plurality of ball receiving parts, while it is advantageous if it enters another ball receiving part. A game that does not become a situation is provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-94325 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, there is no novelty in the game using the distribution means, including the distribution mode of the game balls in the distribution means, and a new game is required.

  Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a gaming machine with high gameability that allows a player to enjoy a game that has not been available in the past.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that an entrance through which a game ball can enter, a game ball passage extending downward from the entrance, and the game ball passage The game ball discharged from the downstream end is provided with a winning opening, and a plurality of ball receiving portions capable of receiving the game ball are provided on the peripheral surface at an intermediate position of the game ball flow path, When the game ball is received in the first ball receiving portion among the ball receiving portions, the game ball is sent to the downstream side of the game ball flow channel, When the game ball is received in the ball receiving portion, the gaming machine is provided with a first distribution means for sending the game ball to the outlet, wherein the first ball receiving portion receives a plurality of game balls. On the other hand, the second ball receiving portion can receive one game ball while it can be received. And whether the game ball is sent downstream of the game ball channel to a position between the first allocating means and the downstream end of the game ball channel in the game ball channel. , Or second sorting means for sorting according to whether it is sent to the outlet.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the surface of the game ball flow channel upstream of the first distribution means affects the flow-down mode of the game ball. On the other hand, on the surface of the game ball channel between the first allocating means and the second allocating means, a second process different from the first process is applied. Processing is performed, and the flow-down mode of the game ball is different before and after the first distribution means.

According to the present invention, a plurality of game balls can be received in the first ball receiving portion that sends game balls to the downstream side of the game ball flow path. In addition, whether the game ball is sent to the downstream side of the game ball channel or to the out port at a position between the first distribution means in the game ball channel and the downstream end of the game ball channel Second sorting means for sorting is provided. In this way, an unconventional configuration such as providing a ball receiving portion capable of receiving a plurality of game balls in the first distribution means or providing two distribution means in the middle position of the game ball flow path is adopted. Therefore, even if the first allocating means is successfully received by the first ball receiving portion, there is a possibility that the second allocating means may send it to the outlet, for example, two games at a time. When a ball enters from the entrance, both players receive a game in which game balls are distributed in a novel manner such as being received by the first ball receiver and being sent to the downstream side. Can be provided.
According to the invention of claim 2, the surface of the game ball channel upstream of the first distribution means is subjected to the first processing that affects the flow-down mode of the game ball, A second process different from the first process is applied to the surface of the game ball flow path between the first distribution unit and the second distribution unit, and the game balls are placed before and after the first distribution unit. Since the flow-down mode is different, the flow-down mode of the game ball in the game ball flow path can be a novel game, and it can be emphasized that the game ball has successfully passed the first sorting means. , It can further enhance the interest of the player.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the center member from the front side. (A) is explanatory drawing which showed the distribution member from the front side, (b) is explanatory drawing which showed the clown member from the upper surface side. (A) is the explanatory view showing the surface of the 1st channel, (b) is the surface of the 2nd channel, (c) is the explanatory view showing the surface of the 3rd channel, respectively.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, a start winning opening 19 through which a game ball can be won is provided at a position near the center of the game area 16. Further, below the start winning opening 19, there are an entrance 81 through which a game ball can enter, a pair of door members 82, 82 for opening and closing the entrance 81, and first passages 83 to 4 extending downward from the entrance 81. A game ball flow path comprising a flow path 86, a V winning opening 87 through which a game ball can be won, and an allocation that distributes whether or not to advance the game ball toward the V winning opening 87 side. The center member 26 provided with the dividing members 88 and 88 is installed. The center member 26 is also provided with an effect display unit 6 for changing / determining display of decorative symbols composed of numbers “1” to “9”.

  Further, on the right side of the center member 26, there are a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A, 18B that open and close alternately in a so-called jackpot state. Is installed. Furthermore, a special symbol display unit 80 is provided at the lower right part of the game board 2 outside the game area 16 so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately. In the game area 16, a number of game nails (not shown) are planted, and a stage (not shown) for rolling the game ball to the left and right, and other game members are also installed. Yes.

  Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply tray 7 are stored. The storage tray 8 is attached, the supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage tray 8 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is installed so as to be rotatable. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7.

  Further, speakers 14, 14... For reporting sound effects and the like are provided at positions on the upper edge of the front door 4 and the left and right sides of the game button 25 on the front surface of the supply tray 7. In addition, lamp members 15, 15... Incorporating a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like are provided on the left and right sides and the upper edge of the front door 4.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. Inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery). A device (not shown), a display control device (not shown) for controlling the display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, a light emission control device (not shown) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation and the like of the lamp member 15, and a speaker 14 is installed with a sound control device (not shown) for controlling the sounding operation from 14, and a sub-control device (not shown) for controlling the operations of the display control device and the sound control device in an integrated manner. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

  In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the gaming state is initially in a normal state, and the player operates the launching device 10 by rotating the handle 9 to move the gaming ball into the gaming area 16 through the launching passage 13. I aim for winning the game winning start 19 of the game ball. When the result of the lottery per chance that is executed due to the detection of the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 becomes “per chance”, a special “chance” is displayed on the special symbol display unit 80 and the effect display unit 6, respectively. “Design” is confirmed and displayed (for example, “3” is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6). In addition, when the “chance pattern” is confirmed and displayed, a “chance state” occurs in which the door members 82 and 82 open for a predetermined time. Therefore, the player aims to enter the game ball into the center member 26 through the opening 81 that is opened. When the game ball that has entered the center member 26 wins the V winning opening 87, a so-called “hit state” occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each. Therefore, the player aims to win a game ball to the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 19, the special symbol display unit 80 displays the first special symbol in a fluctuating / deterministic manner.

  Further, when the big hit state is completed, the result of so-called win lottery executed due to the detection of the passing of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be “hit”, and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. As a result, a game ball can be won, and a so-called probabilistic state occurs in which the result of the jackpot lottery executed due to the winning detection to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be a “hit”. Therefore, the player aims to pass the game ball to the gate member 20 and win the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is frequently opened. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 becomes “big hit”, the special symbol display unit 80 and the effect display unit 6 are confirmed and displayed. Then, the “hit state” occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the special symbol display unit 80 causes the second special symbol to be changed / confirmed.

  Then, the number of occurrences of the probability change state that occurs after the end of the “big hit state” has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), and the “big hit state” that has occurred with the confirmation display of the “big hit symbol” in the predetermined number of probability change states When is completed, the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is not likely to be “winning” (or not “winning”) without causing a probable change state. The electric power accessory 17 is not almost opened (or never opened), and the result of the big hit lottery is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game where the result of the big hit lottery is difficult. Therefore, the player returns to the game aiming for winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19.

  Further, the distribution member 88 of the center member 26 is kept at a constant speed from when the power is turned on regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the center member 26 or whether the game state is a normal state or a probable change state. Always spinning. Then, when the game ball that has entered the center member 26 reaches the distribution member 88, the game ball is caused to flow further downstream or the game area 16 from the out port 89 depending on the rotation posture of the distribution member 88 at the time of arrival. The game balls are distributed to be discharged to the outside (that is, the rear side of the game board 2).

(Description of sorting member)
Here, the distribution member 88 which is a main part of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the center member 26 from the front side. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the sorting member 88 from the front side, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory view showing the clown member 90 from the upper side. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the surface of the first flow path 83, FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the surface of the second flow path 84, and FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating the surface of the third flow path 85. is there.

  The center member 26 is a game member in which a game ball can flow down, and the entrance member 81 through which the game ball enters the inside is provided with the door members 82 and 82 as described above. . The door member 82 is a plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and extends in the front-rear direction between a protruding position protruding forward from the surface of the game board 2 and a retracted position embedded in the surface of the game board 2. It is slidable. When such door members 82 and 82 are in the protruding position, the entrance 81 is closed and entry of the game ball into the center member 26 is prevented, while the entrance 81 is slid to the retracted position side. Is opened, and entry of the game ball into the center member 26 is allowed.

  Furthermore, the upper surfaces of the door members 82 and 82 are inclined surfaces that incline downward from the center side toward the left and right outer sides, so that game balls do not stay on the door members 82 and 82. However, by forming the upper surface of the door members 82 and 82 into an inclined surface, the game ball easily rolls left and right on the door members 82 and 82, that is, the time for the game ball to be located immediately above the entrance 81. Since it can earn long, when the door members 82 and 82 slide to the retracted position side, a situation where a plurality of game balls enter the center member 26 is likely to occur.

  A first flow path 83 whose upper surface is inclined downward toward the right side is provided below the entrance 81 as described above. Further, a second flow path 84 that is inclined downward toward the left side is provided below the first flow path 83, and a third flow path that is inclined downward toward the right side again below the second flow path 84. 85 is provided. A first distribution member 88 is provided between the downstream end of the second flow path 84 and the upstream end of the third flow path 85 (that is, an intermediate position of the game ball flow path).

  The first distribution member 88 has a block body formed in a circular shape in a front view as a main body, and has two ball receivers of a first ball receiving portion 71 and a second ball receiving portion 72 on a peripheral surface of the main body. A part is provided. The first ball receiving portion 71 is formed as a U-shaped groove that opens to the peripheral surface side that is long cut from the peripheral surface of the main body toward the center, and can receive up to two game balls. . On the other hand, the second ball receiving portion 72 is formed as a U-shaped groove cut shorter than the first ball receiving portion 71 and can receive only one game ball. Further, the rear end side of the first ball receiving portion 71 is closed by a wall, while the rear end side of the second ball receiving portion 72 is opened. Therefore, the game ball received by the first ball receiving portion 71 is carried to the upstream end of the third flow path 85, but the game ball received by the second ball receiving portion 72 is It flows to the rear side and is discharged to the outside of the center member 26 and eventually to the rear side of the game board 2. That is, the second ball receiving portion 72 functions as the out port 89.

  The first distribution member 88 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front with the front-rear direction as an axis. Accordingly, when the game ball flowing down the second flow path 84 reaches the downstream end of the second flow path 84 while the first ball receiving portion 71 is below the second flow path 84, the first ball After being blocked by the peripheral surface of the distribution member 88, the first ball receiving portion 71 is received in the first ball receiving portion 71 by facing the downstream end side of the second flow path 84. . Thereafter, the game ball received in the first ball receiving portion 71 is discharged to the upstream end of the third flow path 85 as the first sorting member 88 rotates. On the other hand, when the second ball receiving portion 72 reaches the downstream end of the second flow path 84 while it is below the second flow path 84, it is blocked by the peripheral surface of the first distribution member 88. After that, the second ball receiving portion 72 is received in the second ball receiving portion 72 when it faces the downstream end side of the second flow path 84. Then, the game ball received in the second ball receiving portion 72 is discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 through the out port 89 without being discharged to the upstream end of the third flow path 85.

  In addition, a fourth flow path 86 is provided below the third flow path 85. The fourth flow path 86 is inclined downward toward the left side again. And between the downstream end of the third flow path 85 and the upstream end of the fourth flow path 86 (that is, between the first sorting member 88 in the game ball flow path and the downstream end of the game ball flow path). Position), a second distribution member 88 is provided. The second distributing member 88 is the same as the first distributing member 88, and includes a first ball receiving portion 71 and a second ball receiving portion 72, and is viewed from the front with the front-rear direction as an axis. Is rotating clockwise.

  Accordingly, when the game ball flowing down the third flow path 85 reaches the downstream end of the third flow path 85 while the first ball receiving portion 71 is below the third flow path 85, the second After being blocked by the peripheral surface of the distributing member 88, the first ball receiving portion 71 is received in the first ball receiving portion 71 with the first ball receiving portion 71 facing the downstream end side of the third flow path 85. . Thereafter, the game ball received in the first ball receiving portion 71 is discharged to the upstream end of the fourth flow path 86 as the second sorting member 88 rotates. On the other hand, when the second ball receiving portion 72 reaches the downstream end of the third flow path 85 while it is below the third flow path 85, it is blocked by the peripheral surface of the second distribution member 88. After that, the second ball receiving portion 72 is received in the second ball receiving portion 72 when it faces the downstream end side of the third flow path 85. Then, the game ball received in the second ball receiving portion 72 is discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 through the out port 89 without being discharged to the upstream end of the fourth flow path 86.

  Further, at the bottom of the center member 26 and below the downstream end of the fourth flow path 86, a croon member 90 having four out ports 89, 89... And one V winning port 87 is installed. ing. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the center member 26 reaches the fourth flow path 86, it is discharged toward the crune member 90 and enters any one of the out ports 89, 89... become.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, a groove 83a meandering back and forth is provided on the surface of the first flow path 83, and the game ball flowing down the first flow path 83 is along the groove 83a. It moves to move back and forth. Further, on the surface of the second channel 84, as shown in FIG. 6B, a protrusion 84a extending in the left-right direction at the center in the front-rear direction is provided, and the front channel is formed by the protrusion 84a. 84b and a rear channel 84c. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path 84 moves linearly along either the flow path 84b or the flow path 84c. Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the surface of the third flow path 85 is formed in a staircase shape that goes down to the right side, and the game ball flowing down the third flow path 85 rolls down the staircase. It is supposed to move.

  A rotating body 73 is installed at a position on the back side (rear side) of the game ball flow path. The rotating body 73 has four tongue pieces extending radially from the center, and a magnet 74 is attached to the tip of each tongue piece. The rotating body 73 rotates clockwise with the front-rear direction as an axis, and affects the flow velocity of the game ball passing in front of the magnets 74, 74,. ing. In particular, when the magnets 74, 74... Pass through the rear side of the game ball when guided to the rear side by the groove 83 a in the first channel 83 or when flowing down the channel 84 c in the second channel 84. , Will have a stronger impact.

  When one game ball enters the center member 26 configured as described above, the game ball flows down the first flow path 83 and the second flow path 84 and reaches the first distribution member 88. . Then, when it is received by the first ball receiving portion 71 with a probability of 1/2, it is sent to the third flow path 85 and reaches the second sorting member 88. Here again, when the first ball receiving portion 71 is received with a probability of 1/2, it is sent to the fourth flow path 86 and finally reaches the crune member 90, and a lottery aiming for winning the V winning opening 87 is performed. Can receive.

  In addition, when two game balls enter the center member 26 at a time, the two game balls reach the first sorting member 88. Therefore, when the first ball receiving portion 71 turns around, both of them are received by the first ball receiving portion 71 and sent to the third flow path 85. On the other hand, even if the second ball receiving portion 72 turns, only the first game ball enters the out port 89, so the second game ball is the first ball that turns next. It will be received by the receiving part 71 and sent to the third flow path 85. The same applies to the second distribution member 88, and when two game balls arrive, at least one can be sent to the fourth flow path 86, and eventually to the clown member 90. Accordingly, when two game balls enter the center member 26 at a time, it is possible to receive a lottery aiming at winning the V winning opening 87 with a probability of 1/2.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, the distribution member 88 is provided with the first ball receiving portion 71 that can receive two game balls. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a novel game that is not conventionally available in which two game balls may be sent to the downstream side when two game balls enter the center member 26 at a time.

  In addition, two distribution members 88 and 88 are installed between the entrance 81 and the V prize opening 87. Therefore, for example, a game ball that has entered the center member 26 is successfully received by the first ball receiving portion 71 by the first distribution member 88, but the second ball reception portion by the second distribution member 88. The game balls are distributed in multiple stages, such as being received by 72 and discharged from the out port 89, so that a newer game can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, the surface of the first flow path 83, the surface of the second flow path 84, and the surface of the third flow path 85 are each processed differently, and the flow-down mode of the game ball is different for each of the flow paths 83 to 85. To be different. Therefore, a novel game can be provided to the player with respect to the flow-down mode of the game ball in the game ball channel. In addition, it can be emphasized that the game ball has successfully passed the first distribution member 88 because the flow of the game ball is different before and after the first distribution member 88. It can be further enhanced.

(Modifications of the present invention)
Note that the configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the configuration related to the distribution means, the game ball flow path, and the like as well as the configuration of the entire gaming machine is not limited to that of the present invention. As long as it does not deviate from the meaning, it can change suitably as needed.

For example, in the above embodiment, the same as the first distribution means (but the rotation direction is different) is adopted as the second distribution means, but the distribution means (for example, seesaw type) having a completely different structure is adopted. It is also possible to adopt the above.
Needless to say, the rotation direction of the first allocating means may be rotated in the opposite direction to the above embodiment.

Further, the form of the game ball channel is not limited to the one constituted by the first to fourth channels as in the above embodiment, and the design can be changed as appropriate.
Furthermore, it is possible to appropriately change the design as to whether or not the surface of each flow path is subjected to processing that affects the flow-down mode of the game ball, and what kind of processing is performed when performing the processing. It is not limited to anything.

Further, in the above embodiment, even if the game ball reaches the downstream end of the game ball channel, the game ball may enter the out port instead of the winning port. It is also possible to configure such that a winning opening is always awarded when reaching the position (that is, no out opening is provided at the end of the downstream end of the game ball channel).
Furthermore, it is also possible to constitute the clown member provided with a winning opening so as to rotate about the vertical direction.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a V prize opening is provided in which a big hit state occurs when a game ball is won. It may be a winning opening.
Furthermore, although only one winning opening is provided in the above embodiment, a plurality of winning openings may be provided.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine has been described in the above embodiment, the present invention can naturally be configured as another gaming machine such as a sealed pachinko machine.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, entrance, game ball flow path, winning port, out port, ball receiving unit, distribution means, etc.) are conscious of the number. Unless specifically stated specifically, there may be a single unit or a plurality of units, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims. These are matters that can be considered very easily by those skilled in the art, and it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc. It goes without saying that it is included in the scope of rights related to. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1 ·· Pachinko machine, 71 ·· First ball receiving portion, 72 ·· Second ball receiving portion, 81 ·· Ingress port, 83 ·· First flow path (game ball flow path), 84 ·· 2 channels (game ball channels), 85 ··· 3rd channels (game ball channels), 86 · · 4 channels (game ball channels), 87 ··· V winning port (winning port), 88 ..A sorting member (sorting means), 89.

Claims (2)

An entrance through which a game ball can enter, a game ball passage extending downward from the entrance, and a winning opening through which a game ball discharged from the downstream end of the game ball passage can be won ,
A plurality of ball receiving portions capable of receiving a game ball are provided on the peripheral surface at an intermediate position of the game ball flow path, rotating in a predetermined direction around the front-rear direction, and the first of the ball receiving portions When the game ball is received in the ball receiving portion, the game ball is sent to the downstream side of the game ball flow path, while when the game ball is received in the second ball receiving portion, the first game ball is sent to the outlet. A gaming machine equipped with a distribution means,
While the first ball receiving portion is capable of receiving a plurality of game balls, the second ball receiving portion is capable of receiving one game ball,
The game ball is sent to the downstream side of the game ball channel or sent to the out port to a position between the first distributing means and the downstream end of the game ball channel in the game ball channel. A gaming machine comprising second sorting means that sorts the items. The surface of the game ball channel upstream of the first distribution means is subjected to a first process that affects the flow-down mode of the game ball, while the first distribution means A second process different from the first process is applied to the surface of the game ball channel between the second distribution means and the second distribution means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the flow-down mode of the game ball is different before and after the first allocating means.

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