JP2019010448A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine including a distribution device hardly affected by inclination.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine is provided with a distribution device 481 including a plurality of guide plates 622A-622D, 623A-623D as a discharge probability oscillation suppression structure capable of suppressing probability oscillation of a game ball discharged from a first outlet 671, caused by difference of each angle when being mounted obliquely at a plurality of angles along a cross direction. Therefore, oscillation, changing corresponding to inclination of the game machine, of probability of a game ball discharged from the first outlet 611 which is more advantageous distribution target than a second outlet 612 can be suppressed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a conventional typical pachinko machine, when entering a start opening provided in a game area, a lottery is performed according to the entry, and when a big win is won in the lottery, a special gaming state is entered. A configuration is known in which a large number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  Such a conventional pachinko machine has a sorting device that discharges (drops) a game ball that rolls within a predetermined area from any one of a plurality of discharge units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. (For example, patent document 1). In general, the plurality of discharge units provided in the sorting apparatus are discharge units at least one of which is connected to the start port, and at least one of the discharge units is not connected to the start port (for example, discharge discharged as it is And a discharging section communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a general winning opening).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-96945

  However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, the above-described sorting device that sorts using rolling of game balls has a problem that it is easily affected by tilt.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a sorting device that is not easily affected by tilt.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is:
Distribution means capable of distributing game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to a plurality of discharge units including a predetermined first discharge unit;
A first detection unit provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit A bonus privilege control means for granting the predetermined privilege, and a gaming machine comprising:
The allocating means may change a probability of a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit due to a difference in angle when the gaming machine is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. It is characterized by having an emission probability fluctuation suppression structure that can suppress emissions.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine including a sorting device that is not easily affected by tilt.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing pachinko machine in open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing (A) is a cross-sectional view of the sorting apparatus viewed from the front, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the sorting apparatus viewed from the right side, and (c) is a top view of two guide plates arranged in the front-rear direction. (D) is sectional drawing of the guide plate in the AA line of FIG.13 (c). (A) is a front view of a lower structure, (b) is a top view of a sorting apparatus. Schematic diagram explaining the sorting result by the sorting device Schematic diagram for explaining a modification of the sorting apparatus

  With respect to an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described, and then a modified example and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, regarding the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes will be described in order.

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First, the structure of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIGS. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows that the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 are integrated with the outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Show. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. Various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, for example, an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be displaceable.

  The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body support means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. The game machine is installed in a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101. It is good also as a structure with which the island facility was equipped with the support mechanism to support, and a part of locking mechanism which locks the main-body part.

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (on the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 rotates one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. The base end side is configured to be capable of rotating forward with the other end side (right side) serving as a rotating front end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. Each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 is configured such that, for example, a shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft portion is provided in a shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. It is comprised so that rotation is possible by setting it as the state inserted. In addition, the structure which can rotate the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is not limited to the above structure, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft part is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. Removably attached to it. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward. The Thereby, the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

  The front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap the front side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side of the front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 so as to be pivotable forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove it by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

  The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so that the rear block 104 can be rotated rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. And, it is configured to be supported so as to be removable by a predetermined removal operation.

  The pachinko machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block There is provided a lock operating mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operating mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  As a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, when a right rotation operation is performed with an operation key (not shown), the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is activated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 and the movable portion 143 as part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 are disengaged, and the front block 102 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. By this rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism, the rear block 104 can be switched with respect to the intermediate block 103 between a state in which opening / closing is prohibited (open / close prohibited state) and a state in which opening / closing is permitted (open / close permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is said that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism includes two opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A and 150 </ b> B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150 </ b> C provided in the rear block 104. . The three opening / closing regulating portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portion arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 due to the rotation operation, and thereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And an open / close permission posture corresponding to the open / close permission state can be switched. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing allowable posture, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in an opening / closing allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open / close prohibited posture and the open / close allowable posture may be switched between the open / close prohibited state and the open / close permitted state by at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. Alternatively, it may be configured to move in a certain direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each apparatus move between a plurality of postures.

  Among the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed in the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponding to the remaining portion is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103 as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the opening / closing allowable posture only by an operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103. Has been increased.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement restricting mechanism for restricting the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement restriction mechanism is configured by a combination of a flow restriction piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a restriction changing unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow restricting piece 161 is biased by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (a closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is in a movement-permitted state that allows the game ball to flow down. The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow restricting piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement-permitted state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (open state of the front block 102), the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. Accordingly, the movement restriction state in which the flow restriction piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 is set. The flow restriction piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 at the lower end portion on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front end side (left side in the rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block 103 is provided is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to 103 is provided.

  Next, each structure of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the back block 104 is demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It functions as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly configured by a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts before and after the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 that forms the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A that is formed to include the front-view center portion of the front block 102. It is attached. In a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 constituting the front block 102 are combined, the opening 210A is formed through the wide area excluding the outer periphery to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. The intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player through the opening 210A.

  1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, An auxiliary storage mechanism 240 that stores game balls and a launch operation device 250 that is operated by a player to launch game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the periphery of the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210, and projects forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A. An upper projecting portion 217, a lower projecting portion 218 located below the upper projecting portion 217 and projecting forward, and an upper projecting portion 217 and a lower projecting portion on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218. A flat portion 219 is formed which is configured by a substantially flat region located on the back side from 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visually recognized while closing the opening 210 </ b> A formed penetrating in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmitting property fitted on the front side of the panel frame 221. 1 and a light transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap on the rear side of the panel frame 221. Yes.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired as the game progresses and game balls lent out from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 includes an inflow port 231 </ b> A that allows game balls to flow into the storage unit 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outflow port (not shown) that allows game balls to flow out from the storage unit 231 into the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port is provided. By releasing the discharge port, the game ball is released from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inflow port 231A. The storage portion 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and a game ball owned by a player is manually inserted through the opening, or a game ball lent out at a game hall is supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outflow port and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a row. When a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through an outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism 243. A game ball or the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flows into the main storage mechanism 230, but flows into the storage unit 241 through the inlet 241A if the storage unit 231 is full. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) with respect to the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, the release state is kept until a return operation (for example, a pressing operation again) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is provided at the back of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251, A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the firing handle 252 It includes a firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the injection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the player's operation. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by the operation of the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  In addition, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge 211 includes an upper central edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on both the left and right sides of the upper central edge 211A, and an upper left edge. The left side edge portion 211D positioned below 211B and the right side edge portion 211E positioned below the upper right side edge portion 211C as light emitting portions, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emitting portion Devices 271 to 275 are installed.

  The frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light-emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, a left upper frame light-emitting device 272 corresponding to the left upper edge portion 211B, and an upper-right frame light emission corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. The apparatus 273 includes a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 integrates and electrically connects a light emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and the electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with, for example, an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G at the upper portion of the opening peripheral edge 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F. In addition, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to each of the upper right acoustic output ports 211G. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located behind (in the rear of) the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front decorative body 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with a game ball lending device 290, for example, on the upper right portion of the upper protrusion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291 that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of banknotes, cards, and the like placed in a card unit (not shown) arranged side by side in the pachinko machine 100, and a game ball lending A lending operation device 292 operated by the player when receiving the card, and a return operation device 293 operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills or cards are inserted into the card unit and numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. In response, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of an input operation different from the shooting operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a push operation device 261 that can perform a push operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up / down / left / right direction operation. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, an apparatus setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player It is possible to execute a production setting operation or the like that enables execution of the performance of the pachinko machine 100 according to the game before the previous time by inputting information, and these operations can be performed by the player or the game hall manager as necessary. It is said that. Note that an input operation unit (for example, an annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down by an input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid, or It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is executed by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects accompanied by the input operation, such as actively prompting the input operation.

  Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a substantially rectangular member having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and the front block 102 and the rear block 104 are attached so that the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is integrated. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

  3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to the 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to be ejected, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) that is attached to the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notifications.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed, A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B where the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wires inserted into the opening 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282) and devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 The signal relay device 311 includes a wiring, and has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, the inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and the upper right end of the outer rail 402 And a rebound preventing member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed at a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are opposed in parallel from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorption property that prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that has passed the upper center of the game board 400 and directed to the right side through the upper center and returns to the left side again. For example, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

  The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area, and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape having a large area in the front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game area is roughly divided by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 at the outer peripheral portion, the front side is partitioned by the rear plate 223 of the center panel 220 in a substantially planar shape, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 sequentially sends out game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). A launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 for driving the launching mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in accordance with the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, an attachment portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and the main controller 370 is attached to the attachment portion 372. As a result, not only the rear side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 is operated on the game board 400 by rotating the mounting portion 372. It can be easily confirmed while attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal state of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. For example, the sub-control board 940 is housed in a translucent board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, like the main control board 920. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described with reference mainly to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400. In FIG. 7, schematic outlines of main structures provided in the game area such as the central structure 420 and the lower structure 421 are illustrated. Further, in FIG. 7, for reference, a part of the flow path of the game ball on the game board 400 is illustrated by arrows.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow-down changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center disposed at the center of the base body 401. The structure 420, the sorting device 481 disposed on the left side of the central structure 420, the lower structure 421 disposed on the lower side (downstream side) with respect to the central structure 420, and the lower structure 421 In the lower structure 421, a large winning device 434 disposed in the lower structure 421 on the lower side with respect to the distributing device 782, and a lower side in the lower structure 421 with respect to the large winning device 434. And a first special feature disposed on the lower side of the upper middle start winning device 432 in the lower structure 421. A starting device related to the design (specifically, a lower middle starting winning device 431), a general winning device 439 arranged on the right side of the upper middle starting winning device 432 in the lower structure 421, and a game board 400 A general prize-winning device 438 arranged on the left side of the lower structure 421 and on the left side of the lower structure 421, a combination operating device 435 arranged on the right side of the game board 400 and on the right side of the central structure 420, And a starter 436 according to a normal symbol disposed on the upper right side of the panel 400 and on the right side of the central structure 420. Note that the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured as an apparatus in which the combination operating device 435 and the starter 436 are integrated. Instead of this, a combination actuating device 435 and a starting device 436 may be provided separately.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the lower middle start winning device 431 and the like (see FIG. 10). Thus, it is possible to detect the entry of the game ball into the predetermined area. For example, a lower middle start winning switch 441 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431, an upper middle start winning switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 432, and a big winning device 434. A big winning switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered the game, a combination actuating switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered the combination actuating device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered the starter 436, and a general winning device General winning switches 448, 449 and the like for detecting the game balls that have entered 438, 439 are installed on the game board 400.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors for preventing fraud (see FIG. 10), and an abnormality occurring in the pachinko machine 100 can be detected. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493, and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitutes a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged into the game area. The entrance portions of the game balls of each winning device, specifically, the lower middle starting winning device 431, the upper middle starting winning device 432, the large winning device 434, and the general winning devices 438 and 439 constitute a winning opening, and each winning prize The game ball that has entered the mouth is guided through a through hole formed in the base body 401 to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base body 401. In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or an apparatus in which two or more winning devices (for example, the lower middle start winning device 431 and the upper middle start winning device 432) are integrated. The starting device such as the lower middle starting winning device 431 does not necessarily need to be a winning port from which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters, It is good also as a entrance where a game ball is discharge | released again to a game area, without paying out.

  Each of the lower middle start winning device 431 and the general winning device 438 and the general winning device 439 related to the first special symbol does not change the probability of entering the game ball into them, Guide to the back side. Further, the upper middle start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball therein. Note that the mechanism for changing the probability of entering the game ball need not be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol, but instead of or in addition to that, the starting device related to the first special symbol (ie, the lower special symbol) The middle start winning device 431) and the general winning devices 438 and 439 may be provided in one or more. In addition, the mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball may be constituted by a drive means such as an electrically driven solenoid, and is represented by a mechanism that operates by the weight of the game ball that has entered the predetermined area. You may comprise by the mechanism which operate | moves mechanically.

  The upper middle start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol includes an upper middle entry restricting mechanism 452 that changes the probability of the game ball entering the inside by changing between the entry allowable posture and the entry prohibited posture, And an upper middle entry restriction solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving the entry restriction mechanism 452. The upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 includes a movable piece that is driven by the upper middle entry restriction solenoid 462. When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the movable piece is an entrance (award opening). ) Is closed, the game ball cannot enter the upper middle start prize-winning device 432. However, when the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture, the movable ball opens the entrance and the game ball It becomes possible to enter the upper middle start winning device 432.

  When the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 is won by a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”) based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is detected by the start switch 446, In response to the drive by the medium entry restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the grand prize winning device 434 includes an entry restriction mechanism 454 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowable attitude and the entry prohibition attitude, and an entry restriction mechanism 454. An entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) for changing the posture is provided. When the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the entry restriction mechanism 454 closes the entrance (winning port) so that the game ball cannot enter the big winning device 434, but the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture. , The entry restriction mechanism 454 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the big prize device 434.

  In addition to the entry restriction mechanism 454 and the entry restriction solenoid 464 described above, the grand prize winning device 434 moves the game ball that has entered the big prize winning device to a non-specific passage or passage by transition between the non-guidance posture and the guidance posture. A configuration may be provided that includes a distribution mechanism (not shown) that distributes to a specific passage and a switching solenoid that switches the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the distribution mechanism. A specific passage and a non-specific passage are formed in the inside, and a game ball that has entered the prize winning device is guided to the non-specific passage when the distribution mechanism is in a predetermined non-guided posture. When the minute mechanism is in a predetermined guiding posture, it is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the game state transition, and when a game ball enters the specific passage, an advantageous game state can be given to the player as a privilege. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as an approach allowance posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of a game ball to the inside such as the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 and the entry restriction mechanism 454, each mechanism is configured to be a prize opening of each device. Corresponding to a change in posture of the operation member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter the (or entrance) and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, and at least the position and orientation of the operation member according to each posture Any one may be different. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of a game ball such as the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 and the entry restriction mechanism 454, it is not always necessary to set the game ball inaccessible state to the normal state. It is good also as a structure which accept | permits an approach and the attitude | position of an operation | movement member changes to the state in which a game ball enters easily from a normal state in a special state.

  A game ball can enter the big winning device 434 when winning a lottery. Specifically, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) based on a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431 relating to the first special symbol being detected by the lower middle start winning switch 441. Or a lottery based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442 (hereinafter referred to as “second special symbol lottery”). "" (Also referred to as ""), the entry restriction solenoid 464 is activated. As a result of this operation, the entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the approach allowable posture for a predetermined time over a predetermined number of times.

  The combination actuating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the prize winning device 434 to start operating. After winning the jackpot lottery, the big winning device 434 starts operating on the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. For this reason, when a player wins a big hit, the player can start a special gaming state at the timing he / she intends. Note that it is not always necessary to configure the grand prize winning device 434 to start operating on the condition that the game ball passes through the combination actuating device 435, and instead of or in addition to it, it is possible that the predetermined time elapses. It is good also as a structure which the big prize apparatus 434 starts an action | operation.

  The sorting device 481 is a sorting device having a vertically long, substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer shape. The detailed configuration of the distribution device 481 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, but an inlet 601 leading to the game area on the left side of the central structure 420 is formed on the upper side of the distribution device 481. A first outlet 611 (see FIG. 13) and a second outlet 612 (see FIG. 13) are formed on the lower side of the device 481.

  The game balls that have entered the distribution device 481 from the inlet 601 are distributed to either the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 while flowing down from the top to the bottom of the distribution device 481, and the distribution destination outlet. Discharged from. Details of the game ball distribution by the distribution device 481 will be described later with reference to FIG. The game ball discharged from the first outlet 611 enters the lower structure 421 and is guided to the sorting device 482 (arrow Q1). The game ball discharged from the second outlet 612 also enters the lower structure 421 and is guided to the sorting device 482 (arrow Q2).

  The sorting device 482 is a dish-shaped sorting device called “Kroon”. The detailed configuration of the sorting device 482 will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, but the sorting device 482 has a first outlet 671 (see FIG. 14) formed at the center of the dish-shaped portion. Outside the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672 (see FIG. 14), the third outlet 673 (see FIG. 14), and the fourth outlet 674 (see FIG. 14) are dish-like in order closer to the first outlet 671. It is formed in the circumferential direction around the center of the part.

  The game balls (arrows Q 1 and Q 2) discharged from the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 by the distribution device 481 described above flow down the game area on the left side with respect to the central structure 420 and to the left side of the lower structure 421. A game ball entered from the formed entrance (arrow Q3) and a game ball entered from the entrance formed on the upper right side of the lower structure 421 by flowing down the game area on the right side of the central structure 420 (arrow Q4) ) Is a game ball that can enter the sorting device 482, and the game ball that has entered the sorting device 482 rolls on the dish-shaped portion, and the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, Or it distributes to either of the 4th exit 674. The game balls distributed to the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, or the fourth outlet 674 are discharged on the right side of the distribution device 482 as shown in FIG.

  The sorting device 482 is configured to be rotatable about the center of the dish-shaped portion. The distribution device 482 includes a drive mechanism 456 (see FIG. 14) for rotating the distribution device 482 and a drive motor 466 (see FIG. 10) such as a stepping motor or a DC motor that is a drive source for operating the drive mechanism 456. And are provided. While the pachinko machine 100 is operated by electric power, the sorting device 482 is continuously rotated by driving by the driving mechanism 456. The distribution device 482 may rotate continuously, or may rotate continuously by rotating intermittently, depending on the state of the game. The rotation operation may be different, or control may be performed so as not to rotate in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a short-time gaming state).

  The big prize winning device 434 arranged below (downstream) the right side portion of the sorting device 482 has a first outlet 671, a second outlet 672, and a third outlet 673 when the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the approach allowing posture. Or any of the game balls discharged from the fourth outlet 674 can be received at the entrance (winning entrance).

  The upper middle start winning device 432 disposed below the left portion of the big winning device 434 has the entry restricting mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 in the entry restricted state and the entry restricting mechanism 452 of the upper middle start winning device 432. Can be received at the entrance (winning entrance) either of the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672.

  The lower middle start winning device 431 disposed below the left portion of the upper middle start winning device 432 is such that the entry restricting mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry restricted state and the upper middle start winning device 432 enters. When the restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry restriction state, it is possible to accept the game ball discharged from the first outlet 671 at the entrance (winning entrance).

  The general winning device 439 arranged below the right side portion of the big winning device 434 enters the game ball discharged from the fourth outlet 674 when the entry restricting mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry restricted state. It is possible to accept (winning prize).

  The game balls discharged from the second outlet 672 when the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big prize winning device 434 is in the entry restricted state and the entry restriction mechanism 452 of the upper middle start winning prize device 432 is in the entry restricted state are Then, it flows down the right side of the lower middle start winning device 431, and is guided to the recovery / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A. In addition, when the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry restricted state, the game balls discharged from the third outlet 673 flow down between the upper middle start winning device 432 and the general winning device 439 and are discharged. It is guided to the recovery / discharge passage through the outlet 401A.

  In addition, the big winning device 434, the upper middle starting winning device 432, the lower middle starting winning device 431, and the general winning device 439 are not necessarily arranged side by side in the vertical direction. At least one of the upper middle start winning device 432 and the general winning device 439 is disposed on the downstream side, and the lower middle start winning device on the downstream side with respect to at least one of the large winning device 434 and the upper middle start winning device 432. 431 may be arranged.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 for displaying symbol change display and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times a game is held. A display device having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is held for the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431 is detected by the lower middle start winning switch 441 (see FIG. 10). Even if it does, the right of the unit game concerning the 1st special design is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is held for the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 432 is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). Even if it does, the right of the unit game concerning the 2nd special design is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emission pattern of the plurality of light emitting units (a combination of a light emission state including a light emission color (off, on, flashing)). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol have the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner or a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed in accordance with a lottery result according to the normal symbol. A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of hold times of the right of the unit game is provided. The right to unit games related to normal symbols is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

  In addition, the game board 400 is displayed so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420, so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner or the decorative symbols are displayed in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variation display and confirmation display of the decorative symbols are controlled by the sub-control board 940, and are synchronized with the variation display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variation display and final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variation display and final display of the decorative symbol always start to change at the same timing or stop display as the final display. It is not necessary, and the setting may be such that the change is started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the final display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). Correspond.

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game state to be transferred after the special game state differs according to the type of the big win. When the type of big hit is a predetermined first type big hit (for example, a big hit called “probable big hit”), the first and second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol and the normal symbol change display time is not short. A state that is shorter than the state (hereinafter also referred to as “short-time state”), and that the winning probability of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal gaming state (hereinafter “high probability”) The game state (also referred to as “state”) (hereinafter also referred to as “probability game state”) is entered. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is a predetermined second type of big hit different from the first big hit (for example, a big hit called “ordinary big hit”), the time is short and the first big hit Transition to a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “short-time gaming state”) in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same state as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”) To do.

  In the case where the special winning device is configured to distribute the game balls that have entered the special winning device to a specific passage or a non-specific passage formed in the distribution mechanism, a game is played during the special gaming state. Depending on whether or not the ball enters the specific passage, the game state to be transferred after the special game state may be varied. In such a case, when the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the state shifts to the time-short game state that is in the short-time state and the low-probability state. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game state shifts to the probability variation game state that is in the short time state and the high probability state.

  The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431 relating to the first special symbol is detected by the lower middle start winning switch 441 (see FIG. 10), the first special symbol is started. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that the unit game advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

  In the case of winning a jackpot in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first special symbol lottery is further based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The type of stop symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times that the entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture, or the game that shifts after the special game state A plurality of types of jackpots are set corresponding to the type of gaming state such as a state (whether or not to shift to a probabilistic gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. In the first special symbol lottery, when a big win is not won, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special game state, the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big prize device 434 assumes the entry allowable posture a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. When a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are detected by the big winning switch 444 during each time of the allowable entry posture in the entry restriction mechanism 454, or for a predetermined maximum allowable entry time (for example, 29.5). Second), the entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, the entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The entry restriction mechanism 454 is configured to take an entry allowance posture during the special game state, and shifts to the first entry allowance posture after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period). In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442, the second special symbol starts winning. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times when starting the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. Also, stop symbol determination according to the second special symbol lottery, decoration symbol variation pattern selection, variation display execution, game state transition control, etc. are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the winning random number for the normal symbol is acquired unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already obtained normal symbol.

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  If the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 of the upper middle start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol confirmation display. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-saving state (normal game state and special game state), the upper middle start winning device 432 enters for a predetermined maximum allowable entry time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the short-time state (the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state), the predetermined maximum allowable entry time (for example, approximately 4.) is longer than that in the case where the upper middle start winning device 432 is in the non-short-time state. It shifts to the approaching allowable posture intermittently (for example, divided into three times) over 8 seconds. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442, the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 takes an entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. The operation of the upper middle start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol is completed even if the number of times of transition to the allowable entry posture has not reached the predetermined number.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, the player must first win in the normal symbol lottery, and further, the game ball is in the upper middle start winning device 432 in the entry permitted state of the upper middle start winning device 432 based on the winning. You have to enter. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time in the allowed entry state of the upper middle start winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, (Approximately 0.1 seconds) is set to be very short compared to the stay time in the short-time state (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds), so in the normal gaming state, the per unit time that can receive the second special symbol lottery The opportunity is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol drawing. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player plays a game aiming to win a big hit in the first special symbol lottery and shift to the special gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game technique (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. A player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays a game using the right-handed gaming method in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. Further, although details will be described later, a game ball that has entered from the right side of the lower structure 421 by the right-handed gaming method is likely to be completed early by the sorting device 482. Also play games using the right-handed gaming technique.

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base 501. By connecting the base body 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The rear block 104 has a game ball tank 510 serving as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530 A payout device 540 that lends out game balls, and guidance as a ball guide unit that guides game balls that have flowed out of the payout device 540 downstream of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power A function as a power supply means for converting and outputting power of a predetermined voltage required for various types of devices and the like, and a game ball ejection based on a launch operation on the launch operation device 250 are controlled in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals between them.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 positioned behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It has a function as a mounted part.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main controller 370, is attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window portion for exposure to the window. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially supplied to one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction (front-rear direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). . Further, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 gradually increases in height as a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage for a substantially bowl-shaped gaming ball having a width through which game balls pass in a row, and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 that rectifies the game balls flowing down the passage from the height of the top and bottom to the first level gradually. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed in a vertically long shape so as to continue to the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 continues downward while curving left and right so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detector 539 for detecting a ball break is provided in the middle portion of the ball path of the case rail 530. The ball breakage detection unit 539 includes a storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10). The storage ball switch 591 causes ball clogging or the like on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof, and a game ball is placed in the case rail 530. Detects out-of-ball condition that is not replenished normally.

  The payout device 540 includes a payout mechanism for sending out the game ball, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means for driving the payout mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are released downstream. The passage of the released game ball through the ball passage is detected by a payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of payout of game balls.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 are attached so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be positioned at the lower back side of the rear block 104. It has been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board in a model change or the like.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave any trace of opening, like the main control board 920. The substrate case is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launching device according to the operation of the launching operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various types of power from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. Power of control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for backup, power of backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power monitoring board 910. The main control board 920 is supplied with driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. The payout control board 930 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. It is to be noted that the power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is removed from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The firing control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the launching device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the ON state initialization signal. The initialization switch 907 is not necessarily configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be accommodated in the substrate case 371, and thus illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the rotation speed of the payout motor 542 (payout). The game ball payout speed from the device 540 is reduced. The main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal controls the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Make it faster.

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted.

  The payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to communicate information. For example, the main control board 920 and the relay device 950 can perform bidirectional information input / output communication. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591 and the payout counting switch 592 are connected so that only information input communication in only one direction is possible, and the payout motor 542 has information in only one direction. Only output communication is possible. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may be configured to have a backup function that allows internal data to be maintained over a certain period in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the case, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to perform information communication. The input operation device 260 is connected to be capable of information communication in both directions, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is connected to be capable of only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed.

  After start-up standby process S1003, determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from initialization switch 907 of power supply / emission control board 900, determination process S1005 of the value of power failure information (part of RAM), storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether or not to save the stored information in the RAM. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure. The counter value related to the unit game in the middle, the counter value stored by the start winning, and the like are exemplified.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value that is the 2's complement of the checksum value calculated in (0) is “0” (determination processing S1007), and thereby the current checksum value and It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and terminated when the transition to the power failure state is completed (S1005: N), or saved If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the stored information in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear process S1008 is executed, hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including a return of stored information and a recovery command indicating completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y), various types of information are initialized without returning the retained information (RAM initial setting processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as fraud detection errors immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if has occurred, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of transition to the previous power failure state, the special gaming state is set. Preparation for returning is performed (special gaming state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and a process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub-control board 940. The

  After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether or not the time-short state flag is set to determine whether it is a time-short state or a non-time-short state (determination process S1016). In the case (S1016: Y), a time reduction command is output (time reduction command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1019).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. Thereafter, a power failure monitoring process S1202 to an external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected at all three times, it is determined that the power failure state is present. If it is not determined in this determination that the power is out, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM recovery setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as game progress or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. The Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of timer interruption is executed twice after the first reception of the power failure signal is detected.

  In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed by “1” larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter relating to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range determined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a unique value is set for each counter, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. Is referred to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update processing S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the first variation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  Note that each winning random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter related to special symbols and normal symbols are not necessarily configured as described above, and at least a part of the counter is configured as another configuration. For example, it may be configured to update from a constant initial value without using an initial value counter, or may be configured by a random number generating IC without using a program and refer to a value as necessary. .

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the progress of the game is set. On the other hand, if the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or if it is already a game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, whether or not the game is stopped is determined based on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, signals for controlling various actuators such as the ball feed solenoid 332, the firing solenoid 334, the upper middle entry restriction solenoid 462, and the entry restriction solenoid 464 are output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, signals from the lower middle start winning switch 441, the upper middle start winning switch 442, the big winning switch 444, the combination operation switch 445, the start switch 446, and the general winning switches 448 and 449 are received. The state is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, signal states from various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. For each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and when the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Thus, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the upper middle start winning device 432 and the big winning device 434 are forced to move to an allowable entry posture, the game balls are assigned to the distribution devices 481 and 482 by vibration, and the upper middle start is performed by radio waves. Induction of forced malfunctions of the winning device 432 and the upper grand winning device 434, guidance of game balls to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, the lower middle starting winning device 431, the upper middle starting winning device 432, and the big winning device The occurrence of a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to 434 at an abnormal timing is detected.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided in the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the lower middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower middle start winning switch 441 (see FIG. 10), the lower middle start winning counter ( The predetermined area of RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of RAM) are updated. Further, when the upper middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the big prize switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the big prize switch 444 (see FIG. 10), the big prize counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (RAM) Are updated).

  In the launch control process S1213, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 to perform notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter, and outputs a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, the big prize device 434 is won. The operation control is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, the big prize device 434 is won. The operation control is further executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1218, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the upper middle start winning device 432 is further executed. The

  In the display control processing S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related processing S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Distributing device 481>
Next, the distribution device 481 described above will be described with reference to FIG. First, the structural configuration of the sorting device 481 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b). FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view of the sorting device 481 viewed from the front, and FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of the sorting device 481 viewed from the right side. 13A and 13B schematically show the characteristic configuration of the sorting device 481, omitting a part of the configuration such as a mounting portion to the base body 401, The lower part of the dispensing device 481 allows a section of the spherical passage 651 communicating with the first outlet 611 to be seen.

  In FIG. 13A, for reference, a nail 411 disposed above the inlet 601 and a part of the lower structure 421 disposed below the distribution device 481 are illustrated. . 13A and 13B, for reference, a part of the game ball that flows down is illustrated, and a part of the flow path of the game ball is indicated by an arrow.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the sorting device 481 has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front or the right side, that is, a box having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. An internal space formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape is formed inside. The inlet 601 of the sorting device 481 is formed on the left front side of the upper surface 621U of the sorting device 481. The rear side from the inlet 601 in the sorting device 481 is located behind the front surface of the base body 401 (that is, the surface on the side where the game area is formed). As shown in FIG. 13A, the game ball flowing down the game area on the left side with respect to the central structure 420 enters the entrance 601 through a pair of nails 411 erected upstream from the entrance 601. .

  Below the inlet 601 is provided a guide plate 622A that protrudes rearward (wall 621B side) from the wall 621F disposed on the front side of the sorting device 481. As a result, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 481 from the entrance 601 falls on the guide plate 622A. The guide plate 622A has a width extending over the wall portions 621L and 621R arranged on the left side and the right side of the sorting device 481, and the wall portion 621F and the wall from the back surface (the surface facing the wall portion 621B side) of the wall portion 621F. It is a plate-like member that protrudes to a substantially central position with the part 621B. The width over the wall portions 621L and 621R arranged on the left side and the right side is set to a width at which a plurality of game balls can be arranged side by side, for example, a width at which four game balls can be arranged side by side. .

  As shown in FIG. 13B, since the upper surface of the guide plate 622A is inclined downward as it approaches the wall portion 621B, the game ball dropped on the guide plate 622A from the entrance 601 is affected by its own weight. While descending on the guide plate 622A, it rolls backward (that is, the rear side of the paper surface in FIG. 13A and the right side in FIG. 13B). The game ball falls from the guide plate 622A due to its own weight when it passes the end of the guide plate 622A on the rear side (that is, the wall 621B side).

  Below the guide plate 622A, a guide plate 623A is provided that protrudes from the wall 621B disposed on the rear side of the sorting device 481 toward the front (the side of the wall 621F). The guide plate 623A has a width extending over the wall portions 621L and 621R, and protrudes from the back surface (the surface facing the wall portion 621F side) of the wall portion 621L to a substantially central position between the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B. It is a shaped member. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the guide plate 622A reaches the guide plate 623A.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the upper surface of the guide plate 623A is inclined downward as it approaches the wall portion 621F, so that the game ball dropped on the guide plate 623A from the guide plate 622A is caused by its own weight. While descending on the guide plate 623A, it rolls forward (that is, the front side in FIG. 13A and the left side in FIG. 13B). The game ball falls from the guide plate 623A due to its own weight when it passes the end of the guide plate 623A on the front side (that is, the wall 621F side).

  As shown in FIG. 13B, below the guide plate 623A, in order from the top, a guide plate 622B that protrudes backward from the wall portion 621F, and a guide plate 623B that protrudes forward from the wall portion 621B. A guide plate 622C projecting rearward from the wall 621F, a guide plate 623C projecting forward from the wall 621B, 622D projecting rearward from the wall 621F, and forward from the wall 621B And a guide plate 623D that protrudes toward the center.

  The guide plates 622B, 622C, and 622D all have a width that extends across the wall portions 621L and 621R, as in the case of the guide plate 622A, and are positioned approximately at the center between the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B from the back surface of the wall portion 621F. It has a top surface that is inclined downward as it approaches the wall portion 621F. On the other hand, each of the guide plates 623B, 623C, and 623D has a width extending over the wall portions 621L and 621R, and is substantially the center between the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B from the back surface of the wall portion 621F, as with the guide plate 623A. It is a plate-like member which protrudes to the position, and has an upper surface which inclines downward as it approaches the wall portion 621F.

  Therefore, the game ball that has dropped from the guide plate 623A reaches the top of the guide plate 622B, and rolls backward while descending on the guide plate 622B due to its own weight, and moves the end of the back side of the guide plate 622B. It falls from the guide plate 622B. Next, the game ball that has fallen from the guide plate 622B reaches the top of the guide plate 623B, and rolls forward by its own weight while descending on the guide plate 623B, and the front end of the guide plate 623B. Fall over the.

  The game ball that has dropped from the guide plate 623B reaches the top of the guide plate 622C, and rolls backward while descending on the guide plate 622C due to its own weight, beyond the rear end of the guide plate 622C. It falls from the guide plate 622C. Next, the game ball that has dropped from the guide plate 622C reaches the top of the guide plate 623C, and rolls forward by its own weight while descending on the guide plate 623C, and the front end of the guide plate 623C. Fall over the.

  The game ball that has dropped from the guide plate 623C reaches the top of the guide plate 622D, and rolls backward while descending on the guide plate 622D due to its own weight, beyond the rear end of the guide plate 622D. It falls from the guide plate 622D. Next, the game ball that has dropped from the guide plate 622D reaches the top of the guide plate 623D, and rolls forward by its own weight while descending on the guide plate 623D, and the front end of the guide plate 623D. Fall over the.

  The game ball dropped from the guide plate 623D is discharged from the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 depending on where the guide plate 623D has dropped. More specifically, a game ball discharged from the discharge portion 641A of the central guide portion 641 described later enters the ball passage 651, flows down the ball passage 651, and is discharged from the first outlet 611 (arrow Q1). ). On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the discharge portion 642A of the peripheral guide portion 642, which will be described later, cannot enter the ball passage 651, and flows down the ball passage 661 formed around the ball passage 651, and the second outlet 662 (Arrow Q1).

  In this way, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 481 from the entrance 601 are distributed by the sorting device 481 by the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D provided in the sorting device 481. It is guided downward while moving back and forth inside, and discharged from either the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612.

  Although details will be described later, the first outlet 671 in the sorting device 482 is more discharged when the game ball is discharged from the first outlet 611 than when the game ball is discharged from the second outlet 612 (see FIG. 14). Therefore, the first outlet 611 is a more advantageous outlet (exhaust part) than the second outlet 612.

  Next, the configuration of the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 (c) and 13 (d). FIG. 13C is a top view of the guide plate 622A and the guide plate 623A provided in the sorting device 481, and FIG. 13D is a diagram of the guide plate 622A along the line AA in FIG. It is sectional drawing. In FIG. 13 (d), an example of a game ball located on the guide plate 622A is shown for reference.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), on the upper surface of the guide plate 622A, a central guide portion 631 formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction at the end on the rear side (upper side in FIG. 13 (c)), A peripheral guiding portion 632 formed outside the central guiding portion 631 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the central guiding portion 631 is a recess surrounded by a substantially U-shaped outer peripheral portion 631B as viewed from above, with the rear end being opened as a discharge portion 631A. The central guiding portion 631 is inclined downward from the front side (the wall portion 621F side) that becomes the bottom of the U-shape toward the discharge portion 631A.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13C, the peripheral guiding portion 632 is substantially U-shaped along the central guiding portion 631 in which the left and right sides of the discharging portion 631A at the rear end are opened as the discharging portion 632A. It is a recessed part which can guide | invade a game ball by the path | route. The peripheral guiding portion 632 is also inclined downward from the front side (the wall portion 621F side) toward the discharge portion 632A.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the central guiding portion 631 and the peripheral guiding portion 632 that are continuously provided with the outer peripheral portion 631B as a boundary are relatively shallow with respect to the size of the game ball (for example, Therefore, a game ball that rolls on the guide plate 622A is relatively easy to move between the central guide portion 631 and the peripheral guide portion 632. Can come and go. With this configuration, the game ball rolling on the guide plate 622A is distributed to either the discharge unit 631A or the discharge unit 632A according to the rolling direction, and is discharged (falls) from the discharge unit of the distribution destination. ).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the recess in the central guiding portion 631 is deeper than the depth of the recessed portion in the peripheral guiding portion 632, and the inclination from the bottom to the outer peripheral portion 631 </ b> B is in the peripheral guiding portion 632. This structure is configured to be steeper than the inclination, and this configuration increases the possibility that the game ball that has entered the central guiding portion 631 is discharged from the discharging portion 631A without exiting to the peripheral guiding portion 632. .

  On the upper surface of the guide plate 622A, two course direction changing portions 633 are provided in the peripheral guide portion 632. More specifically, of the two course direction changing sections 633, one course direction changing section 633 is provided on the left side of the central guiding section 631 in the front view of the gaming machine, and the other course direction changing section 633 is a gaming machine. It is provided on the right side of the central guiding portion 631 in front view.

  The course direction changing portion 633 is a substantially cylindrical projection having a rounded top portion, and protrudes from a portion that is substantially the bottom of the recess that constitutes the peripheral guide portion 632 as shown in FIG. . When a game ball that rolls around the peripheral guiding unit 632 contacts (collises) with the course direction changing unit 633, the course direction of the game ball changes due to the repulsion. Therefore, by providing the course direction changing unit 633 in the peripheral guide unit 632, a game ball that rolls around the peripheral guide unit 632 can enter the central guide unit 631.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the two path direction changing portions 633 are formed at asymmetric positions on the guide plate 622A. Therefore, the behavior of the game ball in the peripheral guidance unit 632 can be made different between when the game ball rolls on the left side of the central guidance unit 631 in the front view of the gaming machine and when it rolls on the right side. The distribution of the game balls on the guide plate 622A (that is, whether the game balls are distributed to the discharge unit 631A or the discharge unit 632A) is difficult to be uniform, and the distribution by the guide plate 622A can be made random.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), on the upper surface of the guide plate 623A, there is a central guide portion 641 formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction at the end on the front side (lower side in FIG. 13 (c)). A peripheral guiding portion 642 formed outside the central guiding portion 641 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the center guiding portion 641 is a recess surrounded by a substantially U-shaped outer peripheral portion 641B as viewed from above, with an end on the front side opened as a discharge portion 641A. The central guide portion 641 of the guide plate 623A is formed at a position where the discharge portion 642A faces the discharge portion 631A of the central guide portion 631 in the guide plate 622A that is arranged one step higher than the guide plate 623A in a top view. . The central guiding portion 641 is inclined downward as it goes from the rear side (the wall portion 621B side) serving as the bottom of the U shape toward the discharging portion 641A.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13C, the peripheral guiding portion 642 is substantially U-shaped along the central guiding portion 641 in which the left and right sides of the discharging portion 641A at the front end are opened as discharging portions 642A. It is a recessed part which can guide | invade a game ball by the path | route. The peripheral guiding portion 642 is also inclined downward from the rear side (the wall portion 621B side) toward the discharge portion 642A.

  The central guiding portion 641 and the peripheral guiding portion 642 provided continuously with the outer peripheral portion 641B as a boundary are such that the depth of each concave portion is the same as that of the central guiding portion 631 and the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622A described above. Therefore, the game ball rolling on the guide plate 623A can go back and forth between the central guide portion 641 and the peripheral guide portion 642 relatively easily.

  With this configuration, the game ball rolling on the guide plate 623A is distributed to either the discharge unit 641A or the discharge unit 642A according to the rolling direction, and is discharged (falls) from the discharge unit of the distribution destination. ).

  The concave portion in the central guiding portion 641 is deeper than the concave portion in the peripheral guiding portion 642 and the inclination from the bottom portion to the outer peripheral portion 641B is similar to that in the central guiding portion 631 of the guiding plate 622A. The slope is configured to be steeper than the slope, and this configuration increases the possibility that the game ball that has entered the central guiding portion 641 is discharged from the discharging portion 641A without exiting to the peripheral guiding portion 642. Yes.

  As described above, the central guide portion 641 of the guide plate 623A is formed at a position facing the guide plate 622A disposed one step higher than the guide plate 623A in the top view, and thus the discharge portion 631A of the guide plate 622A. There is a relatively high possibility that the game balls discharged from the center will enter the central guiding portion 641. Therefore, when the game ball on the guide plate 622A is discharged from the discharge portion 631A, the possibility that the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 641A in the guide plate 623A increases.

  On the upper surface of the guide plate 623A, two course direction changing portions 643 are provided in the peripheral guide portion 642. More specifically, of the two course direction changing sections 643, one course direction changing section 643 is provided on the left side of the central guiding section 641 in the front view of the gaming machine, and the other course direction changing section 643 is a gaming machine. It is provided on the right side of the central guiding portion 641 in front view.

  The course direction changing portion 643 is a substantially cylindrical protrusion whose top is rounded, like the course direction changing portion 633. The course direction changing portion 643 protrudes from a portion that is substantially the bottom of the recess that constitutes the peripheral guide portion 642, as with the course direction changing portion 633. When a game ball that rolls around the peripheral guiding portion 642 contacts (collises) with the course direction changing unit 643, the course direction of the game ball changes due to the repulsion. Therefore, by providing the course direction changing unit 643 in the peripheral guide unit 642, a game ball rolling on the peripheral guide unit 642 can be caused to enter the central guide unit 641.

  The two course direction changing portions 643 are formed at left and right asymmetric positions on the guide plate 623A, similarly to the course direction changing portion 633 formed on the guide plate 622A. Therefore, in the guide plate 623A, as with the guide plate 622A, it is difficult to distribute the game balls (that is, to which of the discharge unit 641A or the discharge unit 642A), and the distribution by the guide plate 623A is random. it can.

  Further, the two course direction changing portions 643 are provided at positions that do not overlap the formation position of the course direction changing portion 633 on the guide plate 622A. Thereby, the distribution behavior of the game balls in the guide plate 623A can be different from the distribution behavior of the game balls in the guide plate 622A, so that the game balls flow down from the top to the bottom in the sorting device 481. In this case, it is difficult to uniformly distribute the game balls by the distribution device 481 (that is, whether the game balls are distributed to the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612) by randomizing the traveling direction of the game balls. The distribution by the device 481 can be made random.

  In FIG. 13C, the guide plate 622A and the guide plate 623A are illustrated, but the upper surfaces of the guide plates 622B, 622C, and 622D arranged on the same side as the guide plate 622A and the same side as the guide plate 623A The upper surfaces of the guide plates 623B, 623C, and 623D arranged in the same manner are configured similarly to the guide plates 622A and 623A, respectively.

  That is, on the upper surface of the guide plates 622B, 622C, 622D, a central guide portion 631, a peripheral guide portion 632, and a course direction changing portion 633 similar to the guide plate 622A are provided, and the guide plates 623B, 623C, On the upper surface of 623D, a central guiding portion 641, a peripheral guiding portion 642, and a course direction changing portion 643 similar to 623A are provided.

  Accordingly, the game balls that have entered from the entrance 601 roll on the central guide portion 631 or the peripheral guide portion 632 of the guide plate 622A, and are appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 632A, and the discharge of the distribution destination It is discharged (falls) from the part 631A or the discharge part 632A. Next, the game ball rolls around the central guide portion 641 or the peripheral guide portion 642 of the guide plate 623A and is appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 642A, and the discharge portion 641A or discharge destination of the distribution destination. It is discharged from the part 642A.

  Next, the game balls roll around the central guide portion 631 or the peripheral guide portion 632 of the guide plate 622B and are appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 632A, and the discharge portion 631A or It is discharged from the discharge unit 632A. Next, the game ball rolls around the central guide portion 641 or the peripheral guide portion 642 of the guide plate 623B and is appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 642A, and the discharge portion 641A or the discharge destination of the distribution destination. It is discharged from the part 642A.

  Next, the game ball rolls around the central guide portion 631 or the peripheral guide portion 632 of the guide plate 622C and is appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 632A, and the discharge portion 631A or the distribution destination. It is discharged from the discharge unit 632A. Next, the game balls roll around the central guide portion 641 or the peripheral guide portion 642 of the guide plate 623C and are appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 642A, and the discharge portion 641A or the discharge destination of the distribution destination It is discharged from the part 642A.

  Next, the game balls roll around the central guide portion 631 or the peripheral guide portion 632 of the guide plate 622D, and are appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 632A, and the discharge destination 631A or the distribution destination It is discharged from the discharge unit 632A. Then, the game ball rolls around the central guide portion 641 or the peripheral guide portion 642 of the guide plate 623D and is appropriately distributed to either the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 642A, and the discharge portion 641A or discharge destination of the distribution destination It is discharged from the part 642A.

  As described above, when a game ball on a predetermined guide plate (for example, the guide plate 622A) is discharged from the discharge unit 631A, the game ball is positioned one step below the guide plate (for example, Since the possibility of being discharged from the discharge portion 641A in the guide plate 623A) is increased, the game ball is placed in the central guide portion 631 or the central guide portion 641 in any of the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D. In the case where the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the central guide portion 641, the possibility that the game ball alternately passes through the central guide portion 631 and the central guide portion 641 on the lower guide plate is increased.

  Therefore, in any of the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, when the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 641A, the discharge portion 641A of the guide plate 623D located at the lowermost stage. Game balls are likely to be discharged from

  In addition, when a game ball on a predetermined guide plate (for example, the guide plate 622A) is discharged from the discharge unit 631A or the discharge unit 641A, the game ball has no collision with other game balls. The shapes of the central guide portions 631 and 641 may be set so that the guide plate (for example, the guide plate 623A) positioned one step below is necessarily discharged from the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 631A.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13 (e), the game balls discharged (fallen) from the lowermost guide plate 623D via the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, and 623C. The movement route will be described. FIG. 13E is a schematic diagram for explaining a moving path of a game ball discharged (fallen) from the lowermost guide plate 623D. In addition, in FIG.13 (e), the external shape of guide plate 623D is illustrated with the dashed line. Further, in FIG. 13 (e), for reference, a part of the game ball that flows down is illustrated, and a part of the flow path of the game ball is illustrated by arrows.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (e), the game ball discharged from the discharge portion 641A of the guide plate 623D enters the ball passage 651 and is discharged from the first outlet 611. Therefore, in the process in which the game balls are guided from the top to the bottom by being guided by the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D, the game balls flow down through the central guide portions 631 and 641. In this case, the game ball is finally discharged from the first outlet 611.

  On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the discharge portion 642A of the guide plate 623D does not enter the ball passage 651, passes through the ball passage 651 formed around the ball passage 651, and is discharged from the second outlet 612. The

  More specifically, the game ball discharged from the left discharge portion 642A in front view of the gaming machine falls to the left side portion from the ball passage 651 in the ball passage 661 and collides with the front wall portion 621F of the sorting device 481. Thereafter, the left portion proceeds along the route indicated by the arrow QA and is discharged from the second outlet 662. On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the right discharge portion 642A in front view of the gaming machine falls to the right side portion from the ball passage 651 in the ball passage 661 and collides with the front wall portion 621F of the sorting device 481, and then the ball The right side portion and the rear side portion of the passage 661 from the ball passage 651 travel along the route indicated by the arrow QB, and are discharged from the second outlet 662.

<Distributor 482>
Next, the above-described sorting device 482 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14A is a front view of the lower structure 421, and FIG. 14B is a top view of the sorting device 482. In FIG. 14A, the outline of each structure such as the lower structure 421 and the sorting device 482 provided in the lower structure 421 is illustrated. Further, in FIG. 14 (a), instead of showing the outer shapes of the ball passages 691, 692, and 693 formed in the lower structure 421, a flow path of game balls is illustrated.

  14 (a) and 14 (b), for reference, a part of the game ball that flows down is shown, and a part of the flow path of the game ball is shown by an arrow. Further, in FIG. 14B, circle numbers are attached as a reference for facilitating the distinction between the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 provided in the sorting device 482.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the allocating device 482 is gradually reduced in diameter from the upper opening edge side toward the bottom side, and the upper surface supports the lower side of the game ball by the upper surface. It is a minute device. As shown in FIG. 14 (b), one first outlet 671 is formed in the sorting device 482 so as to penetrate the center of the dish-shaped portion, and is provided at the end on the most downstream side of the dish-shaped portion.

  Three second outlets 672 are formed at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circumference J1 on the circumference J1 having the radius R1 from the center of the dish-shaped portion in the sorting device 482. The second outlet 672 is opened at a position higher than the first outlet 671 and is provided on the upstream side of the first outlet 671.

  On the circumference J2 of radius R2 (radius R1 <radius R2) from the center of the dish-shaped portion in the sorting device 482, eight third outlets 673 are formed penetratingly at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circumference J2. ing. The third outlet 673 has an opening formed at a position higher than the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672 and is provided on the upstream side of the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672.

  On the circumference J3 of radius R3 (radius R2 <radius R3) from the center of the dish-shaped portion in the sorting device 482, four fourth outlets 674 are formed penetratingly at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circumference J3. ing. The fourth outlet 674 has an opening formed at a position higher than the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, and the third outlet 673, and is provided upstream of the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, and the third outlet 673. Yes.

  The first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 are marked with “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”, respectively. Yes.

  Here, the size of the first outlet 671 is larger than the other outlets 672, 673, 674. 14B, three second outlets 672, eight third outlets 673, and four fourth outlets 674 include one second outlet 672, one fourth outlet 674, and the like. However, the other outlets 672, 673, 674 are arranged on different lines extending in the outer peripheral direction from the center of the dish-shaped portion. It is configured to be arranged. In addition, all the exits 671 to 674 may be formed in the same size, and all the exits 672, 673, and 674 are different in the outer peripheral direction from the center of the dish-shaped portion in the sorting device 482. You may comprise so that it may arrange | position on a line.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, a plate-like discharge regulating plate 483 is provided below the sorting device 482 along the shape of the lower surface of the sorting device 482. The discharge restriction plate 483 is formed with a substantially rectangular opening 483A penetrating from the center to the right side of the discharge restriction plate 483 when viewed from above. The opening 483A is configured to have a size such that the left side thereof overlaps with the first outlet 671 when viewed from above and the right side thereof can overlap with the fourth outlet 674 positioned at the outermost side when viewed from above.

  Therefore, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 in the distribution device 482 are always discharged through the opening 483A. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 have the outlets 672, 673, 674, which are the distribution destinations of the game balls, in the top view. It is discharged only when the position overlaps the opening 483A to the extent that it can be discharged. In other cases, the game balls distributed to the outlets 672, 673, and 674 are not discharged because they are supported by the discharge restriction plate 483 from below.

  The distribution device 482 is driven by the drive mechanism 456 and rotates in a counterclockwise direction (arrow R direction) in a top view at a predetermined speed (for example, approximately 10 seconds for one rotation). Therefore, when the game balls are distributed to the outlets 672, 673, 674 at positions where the outlets 672, 673, 674 do not overlap the opening 483A in a top view, the game balls are assigned to the outlets 672, which are the distribution destinations of the game balls. The 673 and 674 are not discharged until reaching the position overlapping the opening 483A so that the game ball can be discharged in the top view by the rotation of the sorting device 482, and discharged when reaching the position.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, a discharge restriction mechanism 484 is provided below the discharge restriction plate 483. The discharge restriction mechanism 484 includes a movable piece that can overlap in the top view in a region of the opening 483A that overlaps the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 in the top view. The movable piece is driven by a drive solenoid 684 (see FIG. 10) connected to the main control board 920, and is positioned behind the opening 483A (upper side in FIG. 14B) shown in FIG. 14B. Transition between a discharge allowable posture to be performed and a discharge restriction posture overlapping the opening 483A in a top view. The drive source for driving the movable piece of the discharge regulating mechanism 484 is not limited to the drive solenoid 684, and various drive sources such as a stepping motor and a DC motor may be used.

  When the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 takes the discharge restricting posture, the game balls distributed to the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet have the outlet 673.674 to which the game balls are distributed at the opening 483A in a top view. Even if they overlap, the movable piece of the discharge regulating mechanism 484 is not discharged because it supports the game ball from below.

  The discharge restriction mechanism 484 shifts to the discharge restriction posture when the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 moves in the arrow M direction while in the time-short state. As a result, in the short-time state, the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are blocked by the movable piece of the discharge regulating mechanism 484, so that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 872 are not the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet. Without being discharged from 674, it is discharged from either the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672. Therefore, in the short-time state, the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 shifts to the discharge restriction posture, thereby reducing the number of outlets from which the game balls can be discharged from the sorting device 872, and accordingly, the first outlet 671. Alternatively, the probability that game balls are discharged from the second exit 672 is increased. It should be noted that the transition to the discharge regulation posture in the short-time state does not necessarily have to be performed continuously, but temporarily takes a certain time (for example, 5 minutes) in the discharge allowable posture at a constant cycle (for example, a cycle of 3 minutes). (Second)).

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the game ball (arrow Q1) discharged from the first outlet 611 by the sorting by the sorting device 481 is a ball formed in the lower structure 421. It passes through the passage 691 and is discharged (dropped) between the circumference J1 and the circumference J2 from the upper side of the sorting device 482 (the front side in FIG. 14B) (arrow Q5).

  When a game ball enters the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 691, the gaming ball moves from the falling point to the bottom side of the sorting device 482 (the center of the dish-shaped portion without almost circling on the sorting device 482). ) Since the 3rd exit 673 and the 4th exit 674 are located in the opening edge side (namely, the higher side) from the fall point of the game ball which entered the sorting device 482 via ball path 691, the game ball concerned is the 3rd It does not enter the outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674. Therefore, since the distribution destination of the game ball that has entered the distribution device 482 via the ball passage 691 is either the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672, the probability that the game ball is distributed to the first outlet 671 is: Compared to the case where the game ball enters from the opening edge side of the sorting device 482, the probability becomes high.

  On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the second outlet 612 by the sorting by the sorting device 481 (arrow Q2), and the game ball that entered the lower structure 421 from the left game area with respect to the central structure 420 (arrow Q3) Passes through a spherical passage 692 formed in the lower structure 421, and from the left side of the opening edge of the sorting device 482, the sorting device 482 faces away from the direction of rotation of the sorting device 482 (arrow R direction). Is discharged along the opening edge (arrow Q6).

  When a game ball enters the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 692, the game ball goes around the sorting device 482 in the clockwise direction and goes to the bottom side of the sorting device 482 (the center of the dish-shaped portion). . In such a case, since the traveling direction of the game ball that circulates on the sorting device 482 is opposite to the rotation direction of the sorting device 482, the gaming ball that has entered the sorting device 482 via the ball path 692 is relatively fast. At the timing, contact is made with the edge of the fourth outlet 674 or the third outlet 673 and the direction is changed, and thereafter, it is distributed to one of the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, or the fourth outlet 674. Until it is rolled, it rolls on the sorting device 482 while appropriately contacting the edges of the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674.

  This delays the movement time of the game ball until the game ball that has entered the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 692 is distributed to any of the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674, so that the player It is easy to follow the exit to which the ball has been distributed.

  In addition, since the direction of the game ball is appropriately changed during rolling, it is possible to increase the chance of being distributed to the exits 671, 672, 673, 674. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from becoming monotonous. In the normal gaming state, the player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method, aiming to win the first special symbol lottery. Therefore, during the normal game state, the game ball easily enters the sorting device 482 via the ball path 692. As a result, in the normal gaming state, the player aims to win the first special symbol lottery while enjoying the sorting behavior of the game balls that have entered from the ball passage 692 (that is, winning the lower middle start winning device 431). Aim) Can play games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, of the four fourth outlets 674 formed around the first outlet 671, the three fourth outlets 674 are between the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 671. 672 or the 3rd exit 673 is provided in the position which does not exist. With this arrangement, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 692 comes into contact with the edge of any one of the three fourth outlets 674, so that the first ball exits toward the first outlet 671 as it is. It is possible to create a situation that is distributed to the outlet 671.

  Further, the game ball (arrow Q4) that has flowed down the game area on the right side with respect to the central structure 420 and entered the lower structure 421 passes through the ball passage 693 formed in the lower structure 421, and is distributed to the distribution device. From the front side (lower side in FIG. 14 (b)) of the discharge regulating mechanism 484 to the bottom side (center of the dish-shaped portion) on the right side of the opening edge of 482, from the front side (lower side in FIG. 14B) of the discharge regulating mechanism 484. It is discharged (arrow Q7).

  When a game ball enters the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 693, the game ball moves toward the bottom side (the center of the dish-shaped portion) of the sorting device 482 with little orbiting on the sorting device 482. Roll down. In such a case, the distribution (entrance) to each of the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 is likely to be completed early as long as it does not circulate on the distribution device 482. Further, since the sorting device 482 rotates clockwise, it is sorted to the outlets 672, 673, 674 on the front side of the opening 483A of the discharge regulating mechanism 484, so that it is sorted to the outlets 672, 673, 674. The game balls are discharged through the opening 483A at a relatively early timing.

  In the short-time state (the short-time game state and the probability variation game state), the player plays the game using the right-handed game technique with the aim of winning the second special symbol lottery. Therefore, during the time-shortening state, the game ball enters the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 693. The game balls that have entered the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 693 are distributed (discharged) to the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 at a relatively early timing, so that the player can finish changing display in a short time. In a short time period, as many game balls as possible can be efficiently won by the upper middle start winning device 432, and a game with a large number of variable display executions per hour and a large number of lotteries can be provided.

  In addition, the player can play as many game balls as possible in the special prize state 434 during the special game state by playing the game using the right-handed game technique in the special game state. In the special game state, by performing the right-handed game technique, the game ball can be entered into the distribution device 482 without passing through the distribution device 481, so that the special game state also in this respect. During this period, as many game balls as possible can be awarded to the grand prize winning device 434 efficiently.

  Thus, the behavior of the game ball in the sorting device 482 can be changed depending on where the game ball enters the lower structure 421 (that is, which of the ball passages 691 to 693 has passed). .

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram for explaining the distribution result by the distribution device 482. In FIG. 15, a part of the path of the game ball discharged from each outlet 671, 672, 673, 674 is shown by an arrow for reference. In addition, in these arrows, the same circle numbers as those in FIG. 14B corresponding to the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 are given.

  First, the case of the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal gaming state, both the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big prize device 434 and the entry restriction mechanism 452 of the upper middle start prize device 432 are in the entry restriction posture (that is, closed).

  Therefore, the game ball discharged from the first outlet 671 by the sorting by the sorting device 482 (circled number “1”) passes in front of the big winning device 434 and the upper middle starting winning device 432, and the lower middle starting. Enter the winning device 431.

  On the other hand, the game ball (circle number “2”) discharged from the second outlet 672 by the sorting by the sorting device 482 passes in front of the big winning device 434 and the upper middle starting winning device 432, and the lower middle starting. The right side of the winning device 431 flows down. In this case, the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 401A and guided to a collection discharge passage (not shown).

  In addition, the game ball discharged from the third outlet 673 by the sorting by the sorting device 482 (circle numeral “3”) passes in front of the big winning device 434, and the upper middle start winning device 432 and the general winning device 439. It flows down between. Also in this case, the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 401A and guided to the collection discharge passage.

  In addition, the game ball discharged from the fourth outlet 674 by the sorting by the sorting device 482 (circled number “4”) passes in front of the big winning device 434 and enters the general winning device 439.

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671 become a start winning prize of the first special symbol, and the game balls discharged from the fourth outlet 674 do not receive the winning lottery (a certain number ( For example, it is a general prize in which 5 game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game balls discharged from the second outlet 672 or the third outlet 673 are discharged without winning.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the game discharged | emitted from each exit 671-674 so that the game ball discharged | emitted from the 1st exit 671, the 2nd exit 672, the 3rd exit 673, and the 4th exit 674 may not be confused. A sphere guiding member 486 is provided to project the sphere flow-down passage.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15B, the case of the special game state will be described. In the special game state, the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the special prize winning device 434 is in the entry allowable posture (that is, opened) in a predetermined pattern.

  Therefore, when the entry restricting mechanism 454 of the special winning device 434 is in the approach permitting posture (that is, the special winning opening is open), the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671 by the sorting by the sorting device 482 (Circled number “1”), game balls discharged from the second outlet 672 (circled number “2”), game balls discharged from the third outlet 673 (rounded number “3”), and All of the game balls discharged from the 4 outlet 674 (the circled number “4”) enter the grand prize winning device 434.

  Therefore, in the special game state, the game discharged from the sorting device 482 regardless of whether the game ball is discharged from the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, or the fourth outlet 674. The ball can be allowed to enter the big prize device 434 (that is, the big prize opening being opened) in which the entry regulation mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15C, the case of the short time state will be described. In the short-time state, the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big prize winning device 434 is in the entry restriction posture (that is, closed).

  Therefore, when the entry restriction mechanism 452 of the upper middle start prize-winning device 432 is in the allowance for entering position (that is, the start port is open), the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671 by sorting by the sorting device 482 ( Both the circled numbers “1”) and the game balls discharged from the second outlet 672 (circled numbers “2”) enter the upper middle start winning device 432. On the other hand, in the time-short state, the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 is in the discharge restriction posture, so that the game ball is not discharged from the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674.

  Therefore, the outlets that can be discharged in the short-time state are limited to the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672, and the game discharged from the sorting device 482 regardless of which of the outlets 671 and 672 is discharged. The ball can be allowed to enter the big prize device 434 (that is, the big prize opening being opened) in which the entry regulation mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture.

  In the short-time state, the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are blocked by the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484, so that the game ball that has entered the sorting device 872 is released from the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672. The probability of being discharged is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Therefore, during the short-time state, a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the upper middle start winning device 432 is created, and the upper middle starting winning device 432 is awarded. Is supported.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D provided in the sorting device 481 are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction. It is rotated 180 degrees every time it is lowered by one stage. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be inclined in the front-rear direction, one of the guide plates 622A, 622B, 622C, 622D or the guide plates 623A, 623B, 623C, 623D is tilted with the pachinko machine 100. As a result, the game ball flows downward at a high speed, so that it is difficult for the game ball to be discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 641A. On the other hand, on the other hand, since the game ball easily stays on the guide plate, the game ball easily enters the central guide portion 631 or the central guide portion 641 and is easily discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 641A. .

  Accordingly, among the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D, the discharge portion 631A or the central guide portion of the central guide portion 631 in a direction that cancels the influence of the inclination of the pachinko machine 100. Since there is a guide plate to which the 641 discharge portion 641A is directed, it is possible to suppress the fluctuation of the probability of the game ball discharged from the first outlet 611 due to the influence of the inclination.

  In the sorting device 482, a second outlet 672, a third outlet 673, and a fourth outlet 674 are provided in the circumferential direction centering on the first outlet 671. As described above, by providing the outlets 672, 673, and 674 in the circumferential direction around the first outlet 671, even when the pachinko machine 100 is provided inclined, the direction in which the inclination decreases is as follows. Since the order of the 4th exit 674, the 3rd exit 673, the 2nd exit 672, and the 1st exit 671 is maintained, the game discharged from the 1st exit 611 under the influence of the inclination like distribution device 481 It can suppress that the probability of a sphere fluctuates.

  In the sorting device 482, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 are arranged in the circumferential direction around the first outlet 671, so that the first outlet 671 and other outlets are arranged. It is not arranged concentrically with 672, 673, 674. Therefore, unlike the conventional crune, the size of the first outlet 671 does not need to be the same as the size of the other outlets 672, 673, 674, so the size of the first outlet 671 is the same as that of the other outlets 672, 673. , 674 can be formed. By forming the size of the first outlet 671 larger than the other outlets 672, 673, 674, it is possible to make the player expect the game balls to be distributed to the first outlet 671.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 in the distribution device 482 have different results according to the game state. In other words, in the normal game state, the game ball distributed to the first outlet 671 enters the lower middle start winning device 431, and in the short-time state, the game ball distributed to the first outlet 671 is an entry restriction mechanism. 452 enters the upper middle start prize-winning device 432 that has entered the approach-permitted posture. In the special game state, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 enter the big prize device 434 in which the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture.

  Similarly, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the game state. That is, in the normal game state, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672 are discharged from the discharge port 401A (that is, discharged without acquiring a privilege), and in the short-time state, the game balls are distributed to the second outlet 672. The game ball enters the upper middle start winning device 432 in which the entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture. Further, in the special game state, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672 enter the big winning device 434 in which the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture.

  Further, the game balls distributed to the third outlet 673 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the game state. That is, in the normal game state and the short time state, the game ball distributed to the third outlet 673 is discharged from the discharge port 401A, and in the special game state, the game ball distributed to the second outlet 672 is an entry restriction mechanism. 454 enters the big prize winning device 434 that has entered the approach allowable posture.

  Similarly, the game balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the game state. That is, in the normal game state, the game balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 enter the general winning device 439, and in the short-time state, the game balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 enter the entry restriction mechanism 452. The vehicle enters the upper middle start winning device 432 in the permitted posture. In the special game state, the game balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 enter the big winning device 434 in which the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry allowable posture.

  In this way, with respect to each of the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 formed in the distribution device 482, whether or not there is a privilege (for example, special symbol lottery or prize ball) that can be acquired when it is distributed, can be acquired. Since the type of a privilege and the value of a privilege that can be acquired (for example, the number of prize balls, etc.) are configured to change according to the gaming state, the game distribution of gaming balls by the distribution device 482 is monotonous. Can be suppressed.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 can enter the lower middle start winning device 431, whereas in the short-time state, When the entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry allowable posture, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672 can enter the upper middle start winning device 432.

  As described above, in the short-time state, the second exit 672 that has not been able to generate the special symbol lottery right in the normal gaming state functions as an exit from which the special symbol lottery right can be obtained. The ratio of the number of outlets (first outlet 671, second outlet 672) that can acquire the right of special symbol drawing to the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the outlet, that is, the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the sorting device 482 The ratio of the area of the entrance area of the exit (the first exit 671 and the second exit 672) that can acquire the right of the special symbol lottery with respect to the area of the entrance area can be increased as compared with the normal gaming state. . As a result, in the short-time state, the probability that the game balls are distributed to the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 by the distribution device 482 is increased, and the right of special symbol lottery is more likely to occur than in the normal game state. Can be created.

  Further, in the short-time state, the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are blocked by the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484, and in this respect as well, there is a special effect on the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the sorting device 482. The ratio of the number of exits that can acquire the symbol drawing right can be increased as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, also in this respect, it is possible to create a state in which the right of special symbol lottery is more likely to occur than in the normal gaming state in a short time state.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

(1) Modified Example of Sorting Device 481 FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram for explaining a modified example of the sorting device 481. In FIG. 16B, an example of a game ball located on the guide plate 625A is shown for reference.

  In the above-described embodiment, the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D provided in the sorting device 481 are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction, that is, every time one stage is lowered. Although it is configured to be rotated 180 ° at a time, the amount of rotation of the guide plate for each step down does not necessarily need to be 180 °.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), a plurality of guide plates 625 having the same function as the guide plate 622A may be rotated 90 degrees each time they are lowered by one stage. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides several guide plates by rotating it by the predetermined angle within the range of more than 0 degree and 180 degrees or less every time it goes down by one step.

  By rotating the plurality of guide plates by a predetermined angle every time they are lowered by one step, some of the guide plates are affected by the inclination of the pachinko machine 100, as in the above embodiment. Since some of the guide plates have a guide plate in which the discharge portion 635 is directed in a direction to offset the influence of the inclination, the game balls discharged from the first outlet 611 are affected by the inclination. It is possible to suppress the fluctuation of the probability. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be tilted in the front-rear direction by arranging the plurality of guide plates by being rotated by a predetermined angle each time the stage is lowered by one stage. It is possible to deal with it.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment, the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D provided in the sorting device 481 are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction. It is rotated 180 degrees every time it is lowered by one stage. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be inclined in the front-rear direction, one of the guide plates 622A, 622B, 622C, 622D or the guide plates 623A, 623B, 623C, 623D is tilted with the pachinko machine 100. As a result, the game ball flows downward at a high speed, so that it is difficult for the game ball to be discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 641A. On the other hand, on the other hand, since the game ball easily stays on the guide plate, the game ball easily enters the central guide portion 631 or the central guide portion 641 and is easily discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the discharge portion 641A. .

  Accordingly, among the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D, the discharge portion 631A or the central guide portion of the central guide portion 631 in a direction that cancels the influence of the inclination of the pachinko machine 100. Since there is a guide plate to which the 641 discharge part 641A is directed, it is possible to suppress the fluctuation of the probability of the game ball discharged from the discharge part 631A due to the influence of the inclination.

  In the above embodiment, the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are configured in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the top, but the shape of the plurality of guide plates when viewed from the top is not necessarily limited. It is not necessary to have a substantially rectangular shape, and various shapes can be employed depending on the shape of the sorting device 481 and the angle that is rotated every time one step down. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, when a plurality of guide plates 625 are provided to be rotated by 90 ° every time one step down in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped distribution device 481, the guide plates in a top view The shape of 625 is substantially a triangle.

  In the above embodiment, since the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are arranged to be rotated by 180 ° every time one step down, the central guide portion 631 is arranged. , 641 is formed at the substantially central portion of the discharge side edge of each guide plate, but as described above, the plurality of guide plates are arranged rotated by a predetermined angle each time one step down. In this case, the central guide portion in each guide plate does not necessarily need to be a substantially central portion of the discharge side end.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the substantially triangular guide plate 625 is rotated 90 degrees every time it is lowered by one step in the top view, each guide plate 625 (625A, 625B, 625C) The center guide portion can be provided at a position shifted from the center on the discharge side end of each guide plate 625. In such a case, the game ball discharged from the guide portion leading to the discharge portion 635 of the upper guide plate 625 (for example, the uppermost guide plate 625A) is guided to the lower guide plate 625 (for example, one step of the guide plate 625A). Each guide plate 625 is provided with a guide portion that leads to the discharge portion 635 so that a guide portion that leads to the discharge portion 635 of the guide plate 625B) located below can be received. The game ball can be caused to flow down along a route that passes through the discharge portion 635 of the plate 625 (that is, a route in which the traveling direction changes by 90 ° every time the plate 625 is lowered).

  In the above-described embodiment, the central guide portions 631 and 641 of the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are configured as concave portions with bottoms. Like the upper guide plate 625 in FIG. 16A, it may have a notched shape with no bottom.

  In the above embodiment, the upper surfaces of the peripheral guide portions 632 and 642 of the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are flat except that the course direction changing portions 633 and 643 are formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper surface may have a undulation shape such as the upper guide plate 625 in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the discharge-side end sides of the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are all configured such that the discharge-side end sides are linear when viewed from above. However, the shape of the discharge side edge of each guide plate does not necessarily have to be a linear shape in a top view. For example, like the upper guide plate 625 in FIG. 16A, the discharge side end side may have a curved shape in a top view.

  In the above embodiment, the shapes of the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are all the same except for the arrangement of the course direction changing portions 633 and 643. The structure may include a guide plate having a different shape.

  In the above-described embodiment, two route direction changing portions 633 and 643 formed on the upper surfaces of the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are provided for each guide plate. Although it was set as the structure, it is good also as a structure provided 3 or more. Moreover, the number of the course direction change parts 633 and 643 provided in each guide plate is not necessarily the same number, and may be different for each guide plate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the arrangement of the course direction changing portions 633 in the plurality of guide plates 622A, 622B, 622C, and 622D is the same, but a different arrangement may be used for each guide plate. Similarly, the arrangement of the course direction changing portions 643 in the plurality of guide plates 623A, 623B, 623C, and 623D may also be different for each guide plate.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls discharged from the first outlet 611 and the second outlet 622 of the sorting device 481 are both configured to enter the sorting device 482. However, the first outlet 611 of the sorting device 481 is used. A game ball discharged from the lower middle start winning device 431, while a game ball discharged from the second outlet 612 enters the upper middle start winning device 432 or the general winning device 439, or It is good also as a structure discharged | emitted from the discharge port 401A.

(2) Modified Example of Distributing Device 482 In the above embodiment, the timing at which the game balls are discharged from the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 by rotating the distributing device 481. The configuration was changed. Instead of this, the timing at which the game balls are discharged from the outlets 672, 673, 674 may be changed by rotating the discharge restriction plate 483 without rotating the sorting device 481.

  In the above embodiment, by providing the discharge restriction plate 483, it is possible to make a time difference until the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 are discharged. Although configured as described above, a configuration may be adopted in which the game balls are discharged immediately when the game balls are distributed to the respective outlets 672, 673, and 674 without providing the discharge restriction plate 483.

  In the above embodiment, the discharge restriction mechanism 484 is provided below the discharge restriction plate 483. However, the discharge restriction mechanism 484 may be provided between the sorting device 481 and the discharge restriction plate 483.

  In the above embodiment, the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 shifts to the discharge restriction posture during the time-shortening state. However, when the normal piece lottery is won, the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 is moved to the upper side. A configuration may be adopted in which the movable piece of the middle entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the discharge restriction posture in synchronism with the entry prohibition posture (that is, the start port is opened).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game ball is moved to the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 by the sorting device 482 by closing a part of the opening 483A of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 with the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 as the discharge restriction posture. However, a configuration may be adopted in which each of the outlets 673 and 674 is provided with a closing member that can take a posture of closing the inlet or the outlet of the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674.

  In the above embodiment, the second exit 672, which has not been able to generate the special symbol lottery right in the normal gaming state in the short-time state, functions as an exit from which the special symbol lottery right can be obtained, thereby allowing the distribution device 482 to Ratio of the number of outlets (first outlet 671, second outlet 672) that can acquire the right of special symbol lottery with respect to the provided outlets 671 to 674, that is, the inlets of the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the sorting device 482 The ratio of the area of the entrance area of the exit (the first exit 671 and the second exit 672) that can acquire the right of the special symbol lottery to the area width is increased. Instead of this, another outlet having the same function as the first outlet 671 may be provided, the outlet is closed in the normal gaming state, and the outlet is opened in the short time state.

  In the above embodiment, the game piece distributed to the first outlet 671 is not the lower middle start winning device 431 because the movable piece of the upper middle entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture in the time-saving state. The upper middle start winning device 432 can be entered. Instead of this, or in addition to this, a first passage portion for guiding the game ball from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle start winning device 431, and a branch from the passage portion, the game ball is placed in the upper middle start prize. A second passage portion for guiding the device 432, a first posture for guiding the game ball discharged from the first outlet 671 to the first passage portion, and a second passage portion for the game ball discharged from the first outlet 671. It is also possible to provide a movable portion that can be switched between the second posture to be guided to the first posture in the normal gaming state and the second posture in the short-time state.

  (3) You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the big hit expectation value is increased until the big hit state is generated a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times) including the big hit. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. For example, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, the distribution devices 481 and 482 in the above embodiment are provided as at least one lottery device for performing a lottery for determining a game value to be given to a player. Corresponding to the distribution destination, control may be performed to change the push order for generating a winning or the number of times suggesting the stop position.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing problems and effects as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

<Feature 10>
Distribution means (distribution device 481, distribution device 482) capable of distributing game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to a plurality of discharge units including a predetermined first discharge unit;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit A bonus privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege,
The allocating means may change a probability of a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit due to a difference in angle when the gaming machine is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. The discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure that can suppress the discharge (the arrangement of the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D, the arrangement of the outlets 672 to 674 arranged in the circumferential direction with respect to the first outlet 671) A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a conventional typical pachinko machine, when entering a start opening provided in a game area, a lottery is performed according to the entry, and when a big win is won in the lottery, a special gaming state is entered. A configuration is known in which a large number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  Such a conventional pachinko machine has a sorting device that discharges (drops) a game ball that rolls within a predetermined area from any one of a plurality of discharge units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. (For example, JP, 2006-96945, A). In general, the plurality of discharge units provided in the sorting apparatus are discharge units at least one of which is connected to the start port, and at least one of the discharge units is not connected to the start port (for example, discharge discharged as it is And a discharging section communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, the above-described sorting device that sorts using rolling of game balls has a problem that it is easily affected by tilt. For example, there is a possibility that a difference in advantages and disadvantages may occur for each pachinko machine depending on the attachment state of the pachinko machine, for example, the probability of being distributed to the discharge unit communicating with the start port varies depending on the inclination of the pachinko machine. Note that this problem is common to the gaming machines described in the feature 11 below.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine described in the feature 10 can provide a gaming machine including a sorting device that is not easily affected by inclination. That is, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are distributed to any one of the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit by the distributing means. A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit.

  When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when a game ball discharged from another discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the given privilege control means gives the predetermined privilege. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that when the game ball is detected by the first detector is not given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to another discharge unit, or a privilege that is higher in value than when distributed to another discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is an advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with other discharge parts.

  The allocating means is configured such that the gaming balls discharged from the first discharging section are caused by a difference in angles when a gaming machine including the allocating means is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. Equipped with emission probability fluctuation suppression structure that can suppress fluctuations in probability. Therefore, it can suppress that the probability of the game ball discharged | emitted from the 1st discharge part which is a distribution destination more advantageous than another discharge part changes according to the inclination of a game machine.

  In the gaming machine described in feature 10, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be a single privilege or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 10, the distribution means abuts on a lower side of the game ball so that the game ball flows downward due to its own weight with the movement in the lateral direction when viewed from the player side. It may be configured as a means configured to be able to distribute game balls, or may be configured to contact the lower side of the game balls or support the lower side of the game balls so as to distribute the game balls. Alternatively, the game balls may be supported so as to be movable in an oblique direction or a horizontal direction different from the vertically downward direction, and the game balls may be distributed.

<Feature 11>
Distribution means (distribution device 481, distribution device 482) capable of distributing game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to a plurality of discharge units including a predetermined first discharge unit and a predetermined second discharge unit;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
A second detection unit (main control board 920) provided downstream from the second discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or And a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege having a lower value than when a game ball is detected by the first detection unit,
The allocating means may change a probability of a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit due to a difference in angle when the gaming machine is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. The discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure that can suppress the discharge (the arrangement of the guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D, the arrangement of the outlets 672 to 674 arranged in the circumferential direction with respect to the first outlet 671) A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  If it is the game machine of the characteristic 11 with respect to the said subject, a game machine provided with the distribution apparatus which is hard to receive to the influence of inclination can be provided. In other words, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are distributed to any one of the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit or the predetermined second discharge unit by the distributing means. A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit is provided that can detect the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to the second discharge unit, or a privilege that is more valuable than when distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is a more advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with the 2nd discharge part.

  The allocating means is configured such that the gaming balls discharged from the first discharging section are caused by a difference in angles when a gaming machine including the allocating means is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. Equipped with emission probability fluctuation suppression structure that can suppress fluctuations in probability. Therefore, it can suppress that the probability of the game ball discharged | emitted from the 1st discharge part which is an allocation destination advantageous by the 2nd discharge | emission part changes according to the inclination of a game machine.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 11, the “predetermined privilege” provided by the privilege grant control unit may be a single privilege or a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 12>
A gaming machine according to feature 10, wherein
The distribution means includes a plurality of plate-like members (guidance plate 622A) having a plate surface on which the game ball can roll and a plurality of discharge positions at which the game ball rolling on the plate surface can fall by its own weight. , 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D) of the plate-like member in which a game ball that falls due to its own weight from the plate-like member located in the upper stage is positioned below the upper plate-like member. A plurality of the game balls that are arranged in the gravitational direction with the plate surface facing upward above the plurality of discharge portions so as to reach the upper side, and the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are located on the uppermost stage. The game balls are distributed to one of the plurality of discharge portions by dropping the game balls by their own weight while rolling on the plate members one by one from the member to the plate member located at the lowest level ( Distribution A location 481),
The discharge probability variation suppressing structure is a structure in which the plurality of plate-like members are arranged so that the plurality of discharge positions rotate by a predetermined angle each time the plurality of plate-like members are lowered by one step. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 12, as the discharge probability variation suppressing structure, the plurality of discharge positions provided on the plate member are rotated by a predetermined angle each time the plurality of plate members are lowered by one step. It has a structure in which a plurality of plate-like members are arranged. Therefore, even when the gaming machine is mounted with an inclination, a plate-like member whose discharge position faces in a direction that offsets the influence of the inclination is present in the plurality of plate-like members. As a result, fluctuations in the probability of game balls discharged from the first discharge unit are suppressed.

<Feature 13>
A gaming machine according to feature 10, wherein
The allocating means causes the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance to flow down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and is weighted from any one of the plurality of discharge units. The game ball is distributed to any one of the plurality of discharge units by being discharged due to the fall by (distribution device 482),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the discharge probability variation suppressing structure is a structure in which the other discharge portions are arranged in the circumferential direction around the first discharge portion.

  The gaming machine described in the feature 13 has a structure in which other discharge parts are arranged in the circumferential direction around the first discharge part as a discharge probability variation suppressing structure. Therefore, even if the gaming machine is attached with an inclination, the other discharge part, the first discharge part, and the other discharge part are arranged in this order in the direction in which the inclination decreases. As a result, fluctuations in the probability of game balls discharged from the first discharge unit are suppressed.

<Feature 14>
A gaming machine according to feature 10, wherein
The allocating means has a dish-like part in which the plurality of discharge parts are formed, and a game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance is selected from the plurality of discharge parts formed in the dish-like part. The game balls are distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit by its own weight (sorting device 482),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the discharge probability variation suppressing structure is a structure in which the other discharge portions are arranged in the circumferential direction around the first discharge portion.

  If it is the gaming machine of the feature 14, it has the structure where other discharge parts are arranged in the peripheral direction centering on the 1st discharge part as a discharge probability change control structure. Therefore, even when the gaming machine is mounted with an inclination, the order of the other discharge units and the first discharge unit is maintained in the direction in which the inclination decreases, so that the first is affected by the inclination. Fluctuations in the probability of game balls discharged from the discharge unit are suppressed.

<Feature 20>
Distributing means that can distribute game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section, and the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are Distributing means (distribution means) distributed to the discharge section by rolling down in the left or right direction as viewed from the side and discharging from one of the plurality of discharge sections by dropping due to its own weight. Minute device 482);
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit Grant privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege,
A movable portion (sorting device 482) that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the other discharge portion. )When,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a conventional typical pachinko machine, when entering a start opening provided in a game area, a lottery is performed according to the entry, and when a big win is won in the lottery, a special gaming state is entered. A configuration is known in which a large number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  Such a conventional pachinko machine has a sorting device that discharges (drops) a game ball that rolls within a predetermined area from any one of a plurality of discharge units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. (For example, JP, 2006-96945, A). In general, the plurality of discharge units provided in the sorting apparatus are discharge units at least one of which is connected to the start port, and at least one of the discharge units is not connected to the start port (for example, discharge discharged as it is And a discharging section communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, in the above-described general sorting apparatus, the probability that a game ball is distributed to a discharge unit that is an advantageous distribution destination, such as a discharge unit connected to the start port, is substantially constant in any gaming state. In addition, the said subject is a subject common also to the game machine of the following characteristics 21-23.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine described in the feature 20, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the gaming ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance flow down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit. Any one of the discharge parts falls to the discharge part by falling under its own weight.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when a game ball discharged from another discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the given privilege control means gives the predetermined privilege. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that when the game ball is detected by the first detector is not given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to another discharge unit, or a privilege that is higher in value than when distributed to another discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is an advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with other discharge parts.

  A movable portion is provided that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the other discharge portion. The movable portion is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in a predetermined gaming state, the passing of the game ball in the other discharge unit is restricted by setting the movable unit to the second posture, and therefore, the game ball among the plurality of discharge units provided in the distribution unit The number of discharge parts that can discharge the battery is reduced compared to the normal game state. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in feature 20, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control means may be a single privilege or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 20, the distribution means abuts on the lower side of the game ball so that the game ball flows downward due to its own weight with movement in the lateral direction when viewed from the player side. It may be configured as a means configured to be able to distribute game balls, or may be configured to contact the lower side of the game balls or support the lower side of the game balls so as to distribute the game balls. Alternatively, the game balls may be supported so as to be movable in an oblique direction or a horizontal direction different from the vertically downward direction, and the game balls may be distributed.

<Feature 21>
A game ball that has a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and that has entered from a predetermined entrance is one of the plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion. A sorting means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharging unit by being discharged from the discharging unit by dropping due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit Grant privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege,
A movable portion (sorting device 482) that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the other discharge portion. )When,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 21 can provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the game ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance is provided with a plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion by a distributing means having a dish-like portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion are formed. Are discharged from one of the discharge units by its own weight, and are distributed to the discharge unit.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means.

  On the other hand, when a game ball discharged from another discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the given privilege control means gives the predetermined privilege. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that when the game ball is detected by the first detector is not given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to another discharge unit, or a privilege that is higher in value than when distributed to another discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is an advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with other discharge parts.

  A movable portion is provided that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the other discharge portion. The movable portion is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in a predetermined gaming state, the passing of the game ball in the other discharge unit is restricted by setting the movable unit to the second posture, and therefore, the game ball among the plurality of discharge units provided in the distribution unit The number of discharge parts that can discharge the battery is reduced compared to the normal game state. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 21, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 22>
A distribution means that can distribute a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section and a predetermined second discharge section, and has entered from the predetermined entrance The game ball flows down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and is discharged from one of the plurality of discharge units by dropping due to its own weight, so that the discharge unit A sorting means (sorting device 482) to be sorted;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
A movable portion (sorting device 482) that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion. )When,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 22 can provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the game ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance flows down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the distributing means, and the predetermined first discharge unit or the predetermined second discharge unit Is dropped from any one of the plurality of discharge parts by its own weight, and is distributed to the discharge part.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit is provided that can detect the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to the second discharge unit, or a privilege that is more valuable than when distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is a more advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with the 2nd discharge part.

  A movable portion is provided that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion. The movable portion is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in a predetermined gaming state, since the passage of the game ball in the second discharge unit is restricted by the movable portion being in the second posture, the game ball among the plurality of discharge units provided in the distribution means The number of discharge parts that can discharge the battery is reduced compared to the normal game state. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 22, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 23>
The plurality of game balls having a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and a predetermined second discharge portion. Distribution means (sorting device 482) that is distributed to the discharge part by being discharged from one of the discharge parts by its own weight,
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
A movable portion (sorting device 482) that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion. )When,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 23, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the gaming ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. That is, the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance is distributed to the dish-shaped portion by the distributing means having the dish-shaped portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion or the predetermined second discharge portion are formed. It falls to the said discharge part by falling with dead weight from either discharge part among the formed several discharge parts.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit is provided that can detect the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to the second discharge unit, or a privilege that is more valuable than when distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is a more advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with the 2nd discharge part.

  A movable portion is provided that can switch between a first posture that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second posture that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion. The movable portion is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in a predetermined gaming state, since the passage of the game ball in the second discharge unit is restricted by the movable portion being in the second posture, the game ball among the plurality of discharge units provided in the distribution means The number of discharge parts that can discharge the battery is reduced compared to the normal game state. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 23, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 30>
Distributing means that can distribute game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section, and the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are Distributing means (distribution means) distributed to the discharge section by rolling down in the left or right direction as viewed from the side and discharging from one of the plurality of discharge sections by dropping due to its own weight. Minute device 482);
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit Grant privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege,
In a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state, a ratio of the area of the inlet region of the first discharge unit to the width of the inlet region of the plurality of discharging units is larger than the ratio in the normal gaming state. And a changing means (entry restricting mechanism 452).

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a conventional typical pachinko machine, when entering a start opening provided in a game area, a lottery is performed according to the entry, and when a big win is won in the lottery, a special gaming state is entered. A configuration is known in which a large number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  Such a conventional pachinko machine has a sorting device that discharges (drops) a game ball that rolls within a predetermined area from any one of a plurality of discharge units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. (For example, JP, 2006-96945, A). In general, the plurality of discharge units provided in the sorting apparatus are discharge units at least one of which is connected to the start port, and at least one of the discharge units is not connected to the start port (for example, discharge discharged as it is And a discharging section communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, in the above-described general sorting apparatus, the probability that a game ball is distributed to a discharge unit that is an advantageous distribution destination, such as a discharge unit connected to the start port, is substantially constant in any gaming state. In addition, the said subject is a subject common also to the game machine of the following characteristics 31-33.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine described in the feature 30, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the gaming ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance flow down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit. Any one of the discharge parts falls to the discharge part by falling under its own weight.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when a game ball discharged from another discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the given privilege control means gives the predetermined privilege. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that when the game ball is detected by the first detector is not given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to another discharge unit, or a privilege that is higher in value than when distributed to another discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is an advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with other discharge parts.

  The ratio of the width of the inlet area of the first discharge portion to the width of the inlet area of the plurality of discharge portions in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is greater than the ratio in the normal gaming state by the changing means. Increased. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 30, the “predetermined privilege” provided by the privilege grant control unit may be a single privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in the feature 30, the distribution means abuts on the lower side of the game ball so that the game ball flows downward due to its own weight with movement in the lateral direction when viewed from the player side. It may be configured as a means configured to be able to distribute game balls, or may be configured to contact the lower side of the game balls or support the lower side of the game balls so as to distribute the game balls. Alternatively, the game balls may be supported so as to be movable in an oblique direction or a horizontal direction different from the vertically downward direction, and the game balls may be distributed.

<Feature 31>
A game ball that has a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and that has entered from a predetermined entrance is one of the plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion. A sorting means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharging unit by being discharged from the discharging unit by dropping due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit Grant privilege control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege,
In a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state, a ratio of the area of the inlet region of the first discharge unit to the width of the inlet region of the plurality of discharging units is larger than the ratio in the normal gaming state. And a changing means (entry restricting mechanism 452).

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 31 can provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the game ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance is provided with a plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion by a distributing means having a dish-like portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion are formed. Are discharged from one of the discharge units by its own weight, and are distributed to the discharge unit.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when a game ball discharged from another discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the given privilege control means gives the predetermined privilege. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that when the game ball is detected by the first detector is not given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to another discharge unit, or a privilege that is higher in value than when distributed to another discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is an advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with other discharge parts.

  The ratio of the width of the inlet area of the first discharge portion to the width of the inlet area of the plurality of discharge portions in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is greater than the ratio in the normal gaming state by the changing means. Increased. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 31, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 32>
A distribution means that can distribute a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section and a predetermined second discharge section, and has entered from the predetermined entrance The game ball flows down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and is discharged from one of the plurality of discharge units by dropping due to its own weight, so that the discharge unit A sorting means (sorting device 482) to be sorted;
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
A second detection unit (general winning switch 449) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
In a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state, a ratio of the area of the inlet region of the first discharge unit to the width of the inlet region of the plurality of discharging units is larger than the ratio in the normal gaming state. And a changing means (entry restricting mechanism 452).

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 32 can provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the game ball is distributed to the discharge unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. In other words, the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance flows down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the distributing means, and the predetermined first discharge unit or the predetermined second discharge unit Is dropped from any one of the plurality of discharge parts by its own weight, and is distributed to the discharge part.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit is provided that can detect the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to the second discharge unit, or a privilege that is more valuable than when distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is a more advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with the 2nd discharge part.

  The ratio of the width of the inlet area of the first discharge portion to the width of the inlet area of the plurality of discharge portions in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is greater than the ratio in the normal gaming state by the changing means. Increased. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 32, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 33>
The plurality of game balls having a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and a predetermined second discharge portion. Distribution means (sorting device 482) that is distributed to the discharge part by being discharged from one of the discharge parts by its own weight,
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
A second detection unit (general winning switch 449) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
In a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state, a ratio of the area of the inlet region of the first discharge unit to the width of the inlet region of the plurality of discharging units is larger than the ratio in the normal gaming state. And a changing means (entry restricting mechanism 452).

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 33, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the probability that the gaming ball is distributed to the discharging unit that is an advantageous distribution destination can be changed according to the gaming state. That is, the game ball that has entered from the predetermined entrance is distributed to the dish-shaped portion by the distributing means having the dish-shaped portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion or the predetermined second discharge portion are formed. It falls to the said discharge part by falling with dead weight from either discharge part among the formed several discharge parts.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit is provided that can detect the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

  Therefore, when it is distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to acquire a privilege that cannot be obtained when it is distributed to the second discharge unit, or a privilege that is more valuable than when distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the 1st discharge part is a more advantageous distribution place regarding a predetermined privilege compared with the 2nd discharge part.

  The ratio of the width of the inlet area of the first discharge portion to the width of the inlet area of the plurality of discharge portions in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state is greater than the ratio in the normal gaming state by the changing means. Increased. Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the first discharging unit which is an advantageous distribution destination by the other discharging units can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 33, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege granting control unit may be a single privilege or a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 34>
The gaming machine according to the feature 32 or the feature 33,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the changing means increases the ratio in the predetermined gaming state by increasing the number of the first discharge units as compared with the case of the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 34, the ratio can be increased by increasing the number of the first discharging units in the predetermined gaming state by the changing means as compared with the case of the normal gaming state. .

<Feature 35>
A gaming machine according to any one of features 32 to 34, wherein:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the changing means increases the ratio by reducing the number of the second discharge units in the predetermined gaming state compared to the case of the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 35, the ratio can be increased by reducing the number of the second discharging units in the predetermined gaming state compared to the normal gaming state by the changing means. it can.

<Feature 36>
A gaming machine according to any one of features 32 to 35,
The changing means increases the ratio by causing at least a part of the discharging unit functioning as the second discharging unit in the normal gaming state to function as the first discharging unit in the predetermined gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 36, by causing at least a part of the discharging unit functioning as the second discharging unit in the normal gaming state to function as the first discharging unit in the predetermined gaming state by the changing unit, The ratio can be increased.

<Feature 40>
Distributing means that can distribute game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section, and the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are Distributing means (distribution means) distributed to the discharge section by rolling down in the left or right direction as viewed from the side and discharging from one of the plurality of discharge sections by dropping due to its own weight. Minute device 482);
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is the first detection. If not detected by the unit, the predetermined privilege is not granted, or the given privilege control means for giving the predetermined privilege having a lower value than when the first detecting unit detects the game ball (main Control board 920),
A first passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle start winning switch) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. 441 to guide the game ball to 441),
A second passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream from the first discharge portion and does not guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. A passage section for guiding a game ball),
A first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. A movable part (entry restriction mechanism 452) that can be switched between,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a conventional typical pachinko machine, when entering a start opening provided in a game area, a lottery is performed according to the entry, and when a big win is won in the lottery, a special gaming state is entered. A configuration is known in which a large number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  Such a conventional pachinko machine has a sorting device that discharges (drops) a game ball that rolls within a predetermined area from any one of a plurality of discharge units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. (For example, JP, 2006-96945, A). In general, the plurality of discharge units provided in the sorting apparatus are discharge units at least one of which is connected to the start port, and at least one of the discharge units is not connected to the start port (for example, discharge discharged as it is And a discharging section communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement for the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, in the above-described general sorting apparatus, the player can obtain only the result determined for each discharge unit, regardless of which discharge unit the game ball is discharged from. There is a possibility that the game in which game balls are distributed by the distribution device may be felt monotonously. In addition, the said subject is a subject common also to the game machine of the following characteristics 41-33.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine described in the feature 40, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a sorting device that makes it difficult for a game to sort game balls to be monotonous. In other words, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance flow down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit. Any one of the discharge parts falls to the discharge part by falling under its own weight.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not granted by the grant privilege control means, or the game ball is not detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that detected is given.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge part, a first passage part that can guide the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the first detection part, and the game balls discharged from the first discharge part are detected in the first direction. And a second passage portion that is not guided to the portion. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge part by the distribution means passes through the first passage part, a privilege that cannot be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage part, or the game ball As a result, it is possible to obtain a privilege that is more valuable than when passing through the second passage portion.

  Switchable between a first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. The movable portion is provided with a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state by the posture control means. Therefore, the presence / absence of a privilege that can be acquired when the game balls are distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the value of the value of the privilege that can be acquired changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game that distributes the game balls from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 40, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be a single privilege or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 40, the allocating means abuts on the lower side of the game ball so that the game ball flows downward due to its own weight with movement in the lateral direction when viewed from the player side. It may be configured as a means configured to be able to distribute game balls, or may be configured to contact the lower side of the game balls or support the lower side of the game balls so as to distribute the game balls. Alternatively, the game balls may be supported so as to be movable in an oblique direction or a horizontal direction different from the vertically downward direction, and the game balls may be distributed.

<Feature 41>
A game ball that has a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and that has entered from a predetermined entrance is one of the plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion. A sorting means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharging unit by being discharged from the discharging unit by dropping due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is the first detection. If not detected by the unit, the predetermined privilege is not granted, or the given privilege control means for giving the predetermined privilege having a lower value than when the first detecting unit detects the game ball (main Control board 920),
A first passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle start winning switch) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. 441 to guide the game ball to 441),
A second passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream from the first discharge portion and does not guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. A passage section for guiding a game ball),
A first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. A movable part (entry restriction mechanism 452) that can be switched between,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 41 can provide a gaming machine including a sorting device that makes it difficult for a game to sort game balls to be monotonous. In other words, a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance is provided with a plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion by a distributing means having a dish-like portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion are formed. Are discharged from one of the discharge units by its own weight, and are distributed to the discharge unit.

  A first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting unit is provided downstream of the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not granted by the grant privilege control means, or the game ball is not detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege having a lower value than that detected is given.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge part, a first passage part that can guide the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the first detection part, and the game balls discharged from the first discharge part are detected in the first direction. And a second passage portion that is not guided to the portion. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge part by the distribution means passes through the first passage part, a privilege that cannot be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage part, or the game ball As a result, it is possible to obtain a privilege that is more valuable than when passing through the second passage portion.

  Switchable between a first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. The movable portion is provided with a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state by the posture control means. Therefore, the presence / absence of a privilege that can be acquired when the game balls are distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the value of the value of the privilege that can be acquired changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game that distributes the game balls from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 41, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 42>
Distributing means that can distribute game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge sections including a predetermined first discharge section, and the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance are Distributing means (distribution means) distributed to the discharge section by rolling down in the left or right direction as viewed from the side and discharging from one of the plurality of discharge sections by dropping due to its own weight. Minute device 482);
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) capable of detecting a game ball;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) different from the first detection unit capable of detecting a game ball;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
A first passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle start winning switch) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. 441 to guide the game ball to 441),
A second passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream from the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second detection portion. Passage section to guide the game ball to)
A first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. A movable part (entry restriction mechanism 452) that can be switched between,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine described in the feature 42, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a sorting device that makes it difficult for a game to sort game balls to be monotonous. In other words, the game balls that have entered from the predetermined entrance flow down while rolling in the left or right direction when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit. Any one of the discharge parts falls to the discharge part by falling under its own weight.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage unit that can guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit to the second detection unit And a second passage portion capable of guiding to the first position. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge part by the distribution means passes through the first passage part, a privilege that cannot be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage part, or the game ball Can obtain a privilege that is more valuable than when passing through the second passage portion. The first posture that can guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion and discharged from the first discharge portion. A movable portion capable of switching between a second posture capable of guiding the game ball to the first passage portion, and the movable portion is set to the first posture in a normal gaming state by the posture control means. The second posture is set in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state. Therefore, the presence / absence of a privilege that can be acquired when the game balls are distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the value of the value of the privilege that can be acquired changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game that distributes the game balls from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 42, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be a single privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Feature 43>
A game ball that has a dish-like portion formed with a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion and that has entered from a predetermined entrance is one of the plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion. A sorting means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharging unit by being discharged from the discharging unit by dropping due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) capable of detecting a game ball;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) different from the first detection unit capable of detecting a game ball;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined first privilege is given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first privilege is not given. Or, a grant privilege control means (main control board 920) that grants the first privilege with a lower value than when the first detection unit detects a game ball,
A first passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle start winning switch) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion. 441 to guide the game ball to 441),
A second passage portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream from the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second detection portion. Passage section to guide the game ball to)
A first posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion. A movable part (entry restriction mechanism 452) that can be switched between,
And a posture control means (main control board 920) that takes the movable portion in a first posture in a normal gaming state and a second posture in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine.

  With respect to the above-described problem, the gaming machine described in the feature 41 can provide a gaming machine including a sorting device that makes it difficult for a game to sort game balls to be monotonous. In other words, a game ball that has entered from a predetermined entrance is provided with a plurality of discharge portions formed in the dish-like portion by a distributing means having a dish-like portion in which a plurality of discharge portions including a predetermined first discharge portion are formed. Are discharged from one of the discharge units by its own weight, and are distributed to the discharge unit.

  When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the grant privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given by the grant privilege control means, or compared to the case where the game ball is detected by the first detection unit. The predetermined privilege of low value is given.

On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage unit that can guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit to the second detection unit And a second passage portion capable of guiding to the first position. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge part by the distribution means passes through the first passage part, a privilege that cannot be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage part, or the game ball Can obtain a privilege that is more valuable than when passing through the second passage portion. The first posture that can guide the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the second passage portion and discharged from the first discharge portion. A movable portion capable of switching between a second posture capable of guiding the game ball to the first passage portion, and the movable portion is set to the first posture in a normal gaming state by the posture control means. The second posture is set in a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state. Therefore, the presence / absence of a privilege that can be acquired when the game balls are distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the value of the value of the privilege that can be acquired changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game that distributes the game balls from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 43, the “predetermined privilege” given by the privilege grant control unit may be one privilege or may be configured by a combination of a plurality of privileges, and the first detection It may be a part or all of the privilege given to the detection by the part or the second detection part. Examples of the privilege included in the “predetermined privilege” include a lottery condition, a lottery probability, a special game state that occurs when a lottery is won, and the number of game balls to be paid out.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features 10 to 43 may be applied in combination with any one or a plurality of features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, a passage section for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in a gaming area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine, 431 ... Lower middle start prize device, 432 ... Upper middle start prize device, 434 ... Large prize device, 439 ... General prize device, 441 ... Lower middle start prize switch, 442 ... Upper middle start prize switch 452 ... Access restriction mechanism, 481 ... sorting device, 482 ... sorting device, 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, 623D ... guide plate, 671 ... first outlet, 672 ... second outlet, 673 ... third outlet, 674 ... fourth outlet, 920 ... main control board

Claims (2)

Distribution means capable of distributing game balls that have entered from a predetermined entrance to a plurality of discharge units including a predetermined first discharge unit;
A first detection unit provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by sorting by the sorting means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other of the plurality of discharge units is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined privilege is not given, or the value is lower than when the game ball is detected by the first detection unit A bonus privilege control means for granting the predetermined privilege, and a gaming machine comprising:
The allocating means may change a probability of a game ball discharged from the first discharge unit due to a difference in angle when the gaming machine is attached at an angle of plural kinds along at least a predetermined direction. A gaming machine comprising a discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure capable of suppressing the above. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a swing-type gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.