JP2019013838A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine has: a game area where game balls flow down; a first type route which is a predetermined route for the game balls, provided in the game area; a second type route which is a predetermined route for the game balls different from the first type route, provided in the game area; and route distribution means for distributing the game balls to the first type route or the second type route, provided in the game area. When one game ball reaches the route distribution means and another game ball reaches the route distribution means at the same time or within a prescribed time period starting from the arrival of that one game ball at the route distribution means, the route distribution means distributes the one game ball and the another game ball to the first type route.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

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  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following forms.

[Form]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The route allocating means may receive another game ball at the same time that one game ball reaches the route allocating means or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route allocating means. When the game reaches the route distribution means, the game machine is configured to distribute the one game ball and the other game balls to the first type route.

  According to the gaming machine of the above form, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a center accessory typically. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of a path distribution mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of a privilege distribution mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of a delay mechanism. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a voice light emission control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a command response process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of a path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 4th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 5th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 6th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of a path distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 7th Embodiment is provided. It is a front view of the game board with which the pachinko machine of an 8th embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the game ball which entered the 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically a part of center accessory with which the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the game ball which entered the 2nd game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the other example of a 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the adjustment mechanism when a game ball enters into the 1st game ball mechanism of another example.

Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third embodiment:
D. Fourth embodiment:
E. Fifth embodiment:
F. Sixth embodiment:
G. Seventh embodiment:
H. Eighth embodiment:
I. Variation:
J. et al. About the invention group extracted from the said embodiment and modification:

A. First embodiment:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as “pachinko machine”) as an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 combined into a substantially rectangular shape. When the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island equipment of the game hall. The pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine body 12 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 disposed on the front surface of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by a metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by a metal hinge 16 with respect to the inner frame 13. On the back surface of the inner frame 13, control devices such as a main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device that control the pachinko machine body 12 are arranged. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 to the outer frame 11 so as not to be opened and a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation using a dedicated key on the cylinder lock 17.

  An opened window portion 18 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window portion 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and electric decoration parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. The electrical decoration part is comprised by the light emission means which consists of various lamps, such as LED. The light-emitting means plays a role of enhancing the effect by lighting or blinking at each game time, a big win winning, a reach occurrence or the like performed by the pachinko machine 10. A glass unit 18a made of two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front door frame 14, and the opened window 18 is sealed by the glass unit 18a. A game board, which will be described later, is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and the player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 18a. Details of the game board will be described later.

  The front door frame 14 is provided with an upper plate 19 and a lower plate 20 for storing game balls. The upper plate 19 is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface, and a game medium paid out from a payout means such as a loaned ball lent out from a lending machine (not shown) or a prize ball discharged from the pachinko machine body 12. As a game ball is stored. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to a game ball launching mechanism provided in the pachinko machine body 12. The game ball launching mechanism is driven by the operation of the operation handle 25 by the player and launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 19 onto the front surface of the game board.

  The lower plate 20 is disposed below the upper plate 19 and is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. The lower tray 20 stores the game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 19. At the bottom of the lower tray 20, an outlet for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 20 to the dollar box is formed. A lever 23 is provided below the discharge port, and the player can switch between a closed state and an open state of the discharge port by operating the lever 23. When the player operates the lever 23 to open the discharge port, the game ball falls from the discharge port, and the game ball is discharged from the lower plate 20 to the outside.

  An effect operation button 24 as an operation receiving means is provided in front of the peripheral edge of the upper plate 19. The effect operation button 24 is an operation unit for a player to perform an input operation for a game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. When the player operates the effect operation button 24 at a predetermined timing prepared by the pachinko machine 10, a game effect reflecting the operation is performed by the pachinko machine 10.

  Furthermore, an operation handle 25 for a player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 when viewed from the front. When the player operates the operation handle 25, a game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism to the front of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, there are a touch sensor for permitting driving of the game ball launching mechanism, a weight button for stopping the game ball launching by the game ball launching mechanism by a pressing operation by the player, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. A variable resistor is provided for detecting the amount of dynamic operation based on a change in electrical resistance. When the player grasps the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player rotates the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the rotation operation amount. A game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front of the game board with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor.

  Next, the game board will be described. The game board is detachably attached to the front surface of the inner frame 13.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30. The game board 30 is composed of plywood, and a game area PA in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface thereof. In addition, an inner rail portion 31a and an outer rail portion 31b are attached to the game board 30 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. A guide rail 31 for guiding a game ball is formed between the inner rail portion 31a and the outer rail portion 31b. The game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism is guided to the guide rail 31 and released to the upper part of the game area PA, and then flows down the game area PA. In the game area PA, a plurality of nails 42 are planted substantially perpendicularly to the game board 30 and each accessory such as a windmill is arranged. The nails 42 and the windmills distribute and organize the falling directions of the game balls flowing down the game area PA.

  A center accessory 100 is provided in the approximate center of the game area PA of the game board 30. The center accessory 100 has two openings 101a and 101b through which game balls can enter and two blade members 102a and 102b as opening / closing means for opening and closing the openings 101a and 101b, respectively. Yes. In the following, the game area PA outside the center bonus 100 is also referred to as a game area PA1 outside the bonus game, and the game area PA inside the center bonus 100 is also referred to as an intra-game game area PA2. Details of the internal configuration of the center accessory 100 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A plurality of openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction are formed in the extra-game game area PA1. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 32, a first start port 33, and a second start port 34. In the present embodiment, one first start port 33 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the extra game game area PA1.

  A plurality of general winning ports 32 are provided on the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 32, a predetermined number (for example, 10 to 15) of game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls.

  The first start port 33 is arranged in a state of being opened upward, and is configured so that a game ball can enter from above. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 33, three game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls, and the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are opened. . Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start opening 33, the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are opened once. The opening time of the blade members 102a and 102b is 0.715 seconds. In addition, the frequency | count of opening and the open time of the blade members 102a and 102b are not limited to these. Further, the number of times and the opening time of the blade members 102 a and 102 b may be determined by an internal lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 33. Furthermore, the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the first start port 33 is not limited to three, and may be set to two or four, for example. In addition, a configuration may be employed in which a prize ball is not paid out even if a game ball enters the first start port 33.

  The second start port 34 is arranged in a state of being opened upward, and is configured so that a game ball can enter from above. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 34, four game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls, and the wing members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are triggered. . Specifically, when a game ball enters the second start opening 34, the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are opened twice. The opening time of the blade members 102a and 102b is 0.715 seconds. In addition, the frequency | count of opening and the open time of the blade members 102a and 102b are not limited to these. In addition, the number of times and the opening time of the blade members 102a and 102b may be determined by an internal lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 34. Furthermore, the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the second start port 34 is not limited to four, and may be set to three or five, for example. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a prize ball is not paid out even if a game ball enters the second start port 34.

  As described above, the center accessory 100 has two openings 101a and 101b and two blade members 102a and 102b. When a game ball enters the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 and the blade members 102a and 102b are opened, the game ball flowing down near the upper portion of the center accessory 100 is opened to the opening portion 101a, It is possible to enter the center accessory 100 from 101b.

  When a game ball enters the center accessory 100, ten game balls are paid out as prize balls by the payout device. However, the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the center accessory 100 is not limited to 10, and may be set to 15, for example.

  A center area 100 is provided with a specific area (V zone) which is an area for giving a privilege to a player when a game ball passes. In the present embodiment, a first specific area VZ1, a second specific area VZ2, and a third specific area VZ3 are provided as three specific areas.

  When the game ball passes through one of the three specific areas VZ1 to VZ3, the pachinko machine 10 gives a privilege to the player by shifting to a special game state (for example, a big hit game state). The special game state is a game state advantageous to the player, for example, a game state in which the player easily obtains many prize balls.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special game state, the blade members 102 a and 102 b are frequently opened, and a large number of game balls can enter the center accessory 100. As a result, the player can acquire many prize balls. More specifically, the special game state is configured by a plurality of round games, and in the present embodiment, one round game is performed when the blade member is released for 30 seconds or 10 games. The process ends when one of the conditions that the ball has entered the center accessory 100 is satisfied, and proceeds to the next round game. However, the termination condition for one round game is not limited to these, and a configuration in which other termination conditions are set may be used.

  In the special game state, it is possible to set a plurality of different types such as the number of round games to be executed, the number of times of opening the blade members in the round game, and the opening time. In the present embodiment, different types of special game states are set for each of the three specific areas VZ1 to VZ3, and when the game ball passes through the first specific area VZ1, the pachinko machine 10 is in the first special game state. When the game ball passes the second specific area VZ2, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the second special game state, and when the game ball passes the third specific area VZ3, the pachinko machine 10 Shifts to the third special game state.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game state is configured by 3 round games, the second special game state is configured by 7 round games, and the third special game state is 16 times. It is composed of round games. In other words, the third special gaming state is a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the second special gaming state, and the second special game state is a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state.

  An out port 43 is provided at the bottom of the game board 30, and a game ball that has not entered the general winning port 32, the first start port 33, the second start port 34, or the center accessory 100 is an out port. 43 is discharged from the game area PA.

  In the present embodiment, a display unit 45 is provided on the upper right side of the game board 30. The display unit 45 includes a first hold display unit 45a, a second hold display unit 45b, and a round display unit 45c.

  The first hold display unit 45a is configured by a light emitting display composed of a plurality of LED lamps, and displays the number of hold of the first start port 33 according to the color and combination of the LED lamps to be lit. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have entered the first start port 33 are held. Similarly, the 2nd hold | maintenance display part 45b is comprised by the light emission display which consists of a some LED lamp, and displays the hold | maintenance number of the 2nd start port 34 with the color and combination of the LED lamp to light. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have entered the second start port 34 are put on hold.

  The round display unit 45c is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games that occur in the special game state or displays correspondingly.

  The display unit 45 is not limited to a segment display or a light-emitting display using an LED lamp, and can be realized by various display devices that can indicate the number of reserved items and the number of round games. For example, the display unit 45 may be configured by a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, a dot matrix display, or the like.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of the center accessory 100. On the center left side of the center accessory 100, a display device 91 for performing effects and notifications to be described later is provided. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is employed as the display device 91. However, the display device 91 may be configured by other display devices such as an organic EL display device.

  A guide path 106a for guiding the game ball to the entrance detection sensor 104a is provided at the lower right of the blade member 102a, and a guide for guiding the game ball to the entrance detection sensor 104b is provided at the lower left of the blade member 102b. A path 106b is provided. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered from the opening 101a while the left blade member 102a is open has a high proportion of passing through the ball detection sensor 104a provided on the left side, whereas the right blade Game balls that have entered from the opening 101b while the member 102b is being opened are likely to pass through the entrance detection sensor 104b provided on the right side. In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes the ball detection sensor 104a or the ball detection sensor 104b, ten game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls.

  Downstream of the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b, a special route SR that is a predetermined game ball route and a normal route NR that is a predetermined game ball route that is different from the special route SR. And a route distribution mechanism 110 that distributes the reached game balls to the special route SR or the normal route NR. In the present embodiment, the special route SR is composed of a first special route SR1 and a second special route SR2, and the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 join in the middle to form one special route SR. It has become. In the present embodiment, a passage detection sensor 107 that detects the passage of a game ball is provided on the joined special route SR.

  The path distribution mechanism 110 has a structure of rotating around the rotation shaft 113, and thus has a function of distributing the reached game ball to either the special path SR or the normal path NR. In the present embodiment, the path distribution mechanism 110 is set to 0. 0 after one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110 or after one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110. If another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 within 5 seconds, the one game ball and the other game balls are routed to the special route SR (first special route SR1, second special route SR2). Sort to. On the other hand, if another game ball does not reach the path distribution mechanism 110 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110, the one game ball is The route is assigned to the normal route NR. Details of the configuration of the path distribution mechanism 110 and the behavior when a game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the special route SR (the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2) is configured to be a route that is more advantageous to the player than the normal route NR. Specifically, the game balls distributed to the special route SR (the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2) are configured to reliably reach a disk-shaped rotating body 130 described later. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the normal route NR are guided to the selection mechanism 120, and only the game balls selected by the selection mechanism 120 are configured to reach the disk-shaped rotating body 130.

  In the present embodiment, the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 are merged, the path length of the first special route SR1 up to the junction, and the first length up to the junction. 2 The route length of the special route SR2 is different. For this reason, for example, even if each of the two game balls is assigned to the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 at the same time, the two game balls reach the junction. Since the timing to perform is different, it is possible to prevent the two game balls from colliding at the junction.

  The selection mechanism 120 includes a cylindrical member 121 that swings left and right, and the cylindrical member 121 is provided with a ball entrance 122 into which a game ball can enter. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the selection mechanism 120 moves the cylindrical member 121 to the reference position and starts swinging left and right with the reference position as a reference. In the present embodiment, one cycle of swinging left and right is 5 seconds. The game ball that has entered the entrance 122 passes through the selection mechanism 120 and reaches the disk-shaped rotating body 130. In the present embodiment, the proportion of game balls selected by the selection mechanism 120 and reaching the disk-shaped rotating body 130 is about 15%.

  The game balls distributed to the special route SR and the game balls that have passed through the selection mechanism 120 are guided to the disk-shaped rotating body 130. In this embodiment, the disk-shaped rotating body 130 starts rotating at a rotation speed of one rotation in 2 seconds when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  The disc-like rotator 130 is provided with a fixed entrance VH and two off-entrance entrances OH1 and OH2. The confirmed entrance VH is an entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through one of the three specific areas VZ1 to VZ3. . That is, when the game ball enters the final entrance VH, the transition to the special game state is finalized. The off-entrance entrances OH1 and OH2 are entrances on which game balls can enter, and when a game ball enters, the game ball is discharged from the in-function game area PA2 as a release ball. In the present embodiment, the disc-shaped rotator 130 is provided with one fixed entrance VH and two off-entrance entrances OH1 and OH2, so that the game balls that have reached the disc-like rotator 130 are Enter the final entrance VH with a probability of one third. A V detection sensor 108 that detects the passage of the game ball and a first privilege distribution mechanism 140 are provided downstream of the fixed entrance VH. The game ball that has entered the final entrance VH is detected by the V detection sensor 108 and guided to the first privilege distribution mechanism 140.

  The first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is provided with a first privilege entrance VH1 and a privilege promotion entrance UH. The 1st privilege distribution mechanism 140 has a function which distributes the arrived game ball to either the 1st privilege entrance VH1 or the privilege promotion entrance UH.

  A first specific area VZ1 is provided downstream of the first privilege entrance VH1. The first privilege entrance VH1 is an entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the first specific area VZ1. In the vicinity of the first specific area VZ1, a first detection sensor S1 that detects passage of the game ball through the first specific area VZ1 is provided. When the game ball is detected by the first detection sensor S1, the pachinko machine 10 determines that the game ball has passed the first specific area VZ1, and enters the first special game state (3R) consisting of three round games. Transition.

  The privilege promotion entrance UH is an entrance into which a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters, the game ball enters either the second specific area VZ2 or the third specific area VZ3. It is confirmed that it will pass. A second bonus distribution mechanism 160 is provided downstream of the bonus promotion entrance UH, and game balls that have entered the bonus promotion entrance UH are led to the second bonus distribution mechanism 160.

  The second privilege distribution mechanism 160 has a function of distributing the reached game ball to one of the two specific areas VZ2 and VZ3. In the present embodiment, the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 is provided with a second privilege entrance VH2 and a third privilege entrance VH3.

  A second specific area VZ2 is provided downstream of the second privilege entrance VH2. The second privilege entrance VH2 is an entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the second specific area VZ2. In the vicinity of the second specific area VZ2, a second detection sensor S2 that detects passage of the game ball through the second specific area VZ2 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second detection sensor S2, the pachinko machine 10 determines that the game ball has passed the second specific area VZ2, and enters the second special game state (7R) consisting of seven round games. Transition.

  A third specific area VZ3 is provided downstream of the third privilege entrance VH3. The third bonus entrance VH3 is an entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the third specific area VZ3. In the vicinity of the third specific area VZ3, a third detection sensor S3 for detecting the passage of the game ball through the third specific area VZ3 is provided. When the game ball is detected by the third detection sensor S3, the pachinko machine 10 determines that the game ball has passed the third specific area VZ3, and enters the third special game state (16R) consisting of 16 round games. Transition.

  A first delay mechanism D1 is provided between the first privilege entrance VH1 and the first detection sensor S1. The first delay mechanism D1 has a function of delaying the game ball from reaching the detection position detected by the first detection sensor S1 after entering the first privilege entrance VH1. A specific configuration of the first delay mechanism D1 will be described later.

  A second delay mechanism D2 is provided between the second privilege entrance VH2 and the second detection sensor S2. The second delay mechanism D2 has a function of delaying the game ball from reaching the detection position detected by the second detection sensor S2 after entering the second privilege entrance VH2. A specific configuration of the second delay mechanism D2 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH, and two or more different ones of the three specific areas of the first specific area VZ1, the second specific area VZ2, and the third specific area VZ3. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the specific area where the passing of the game ball is detected earliest by the detection sensor is determined to be valid, and the state shifts to a special game state corresponding to the specific area determined to be valid. .

  Here, the average time required for the game ball to be detected by the first detection sensor S1 after the game ball passes through the fixed entrance VH is defined as a first detection time T1. The average time required for the game ball to be detected by the second detection sensor S2 after the game ball passes through the fixed entrance VH is defined as a second detection time T2. In this case, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the first detection time T1 is longer than the second detection time T2 by including the first delay mechanism D1. The reason for this will be described below.

  For example, when a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance VH, one game ball is A case where a ball enters the second privilege entrance VH2 and another game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1 will be described. If the first detection time T1 is configured to be shorter than the second detection time T2, the game ball entering the second privilege entrance VH2 is likely to pass through the second specific area VZ2. Nevertheless, the game ball that has entered the first privilege entrance VH1 is first detected by the first detection sensor S1, and there is a game ball that has entered the second privilege entrance VH2. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may shift to the first special game state (3R), which is more disadvantageous than the second special game state (7R). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the first detection time T1 is configured to be longer than the second detection time T2, there is a game ball that has entered the second privilege entrance VH2. Nevertheless, the occurrence of a situation in which the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the first special gaming state (3R) can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance VH.

  Further, an average time required for the game ball to be detected by the third detection sensor S3 after the game ball passes through the fixed entrance VH is defined as a third detection time T3. In this case, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the second detection time T2 is longer than the third detection time T3 by including the second delay mechanism D2. The reason for this will be described below.

  For example, when a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance VH, one game ball is A case where a ball enters the third privilege entrance VH3 and another game ball enters the second privilege entrance VH2 will be described. If the second detection time T2 is configured to be shorter than the third detection time T3, the game ball entering the third privilege entrance VH3 is likely to pass through the third specific area VZ3. Nevertheless, the game ball that has entered the second privilege entrance VH2 is first detected by the second detection sensor S2, and there is a game ball that has entered the third privilege entrance VH3. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may shift to the second special game state (7R), which is more disadvantageous than the third special game state (16R). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the second detection time T2 is configured to be longer than the third detection time T3, there is a game ball that has entered the third privilege entrance VH3. Nevertheless, the occurrence of a situation in which the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the second special gaming state (7R) can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance VH.

  Note that the average time here is calculated by measuring the time required for each of the detection sensors S1, S2 and S3 to detect the game ball a plurality of times by allowing the game ball to enter the final entrance VH. You can ask for it.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In this description, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described using a block diagram.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 is mainly configured with the main control device 60 as a center, and includes a sound emission control device 80 and a display control device 90. The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game. The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 composed of elements having a plurality of functions.

  The MPU 62 includes a ROM 63 in which various control programs and fixed value data are recorded, and a RAM 64 that is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the program recorded in the ROM 63 is executed. In addition, the MPU 62 includes an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and a counter circuit as a random number generator. Note that another element may have a part of the functions of the MPU 62.

  The main control board 61 is provided with an input port and an output port.

  On the input side of the main control board 61, winning detection sensors 67a to 67g for detecting a game ball entering (winning) into the general winning port 32, the first starting port 33, and the second starting port 34, respectively, and a gaming ball Entry detection sensors 104a and 104b for detecting the entry of the player into the center object 100, the passage detection sensor 107 for detecting the passage of the game ball through the special route SR, and the entry of the game ball into the final entrance VH The V detection sensor 108 for detecting the game, the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 for detecting the passage of each specific area of the game ball, and the power supply device 70 are connected.

  Each of the winning detection sensors 67a to 67g is provided in the general winning port 32, the first starting port 33, and the second starting port 34 arranged in the extra-game game area PA1, and the MPU 62 is connected to these sensors. Based on the signal, it is determined whether or not the game ball flowing down the extra-game game area PA1 has won (entered) a winning opening or starting opening.

  The entrance detection sensors 104a and 104b, the passage detection sensor 107, the V detection sensor 108, and the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 are provided in the in-game game area PA2 inside the center game 100, and the MPU 62 Determines whether or not the game ball has passed a predetermined location based on signals from these sensors.

  The power supply device 70 is connected to a commercial power source as an external power source, converts external power supplied from the commercial power source into operating power required by the main control device 60, a payout control device 71 described later, and the like. Supply power to the device. Specifically, for example, the power supply device 70 supplies the MPU 62 with a DC stable 24V power supply.

  A payout control device 71 is connected to the output side of the main control board 61. The main control device 60 transmits a prize ball command based on the winning determination result to the payout control device 71.

  The payout control device 71 receives the prize ball command transmitted from the main control device 60 and controls the payout device 72 based on the received prize ball command to pay out the prize ball. A discharge control device 73 is connected to the payout control device 71. The launch control device 73 performs launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 74. The game ball launching mechanism 74 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is met, and launches the game ball onto the game board 30.

  On the output side of the main control board 61, a blade driving device 76 for opening and closing the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100, a driving device 77 for driving various devices in the center accessory 100, and a display unit 45 is connected. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 controls various driving devices through the driver circuits. Specifically, for example, when the entry of a game ball into the first start port 33 or the second start port 34 is detected, the MPU 62 causes the blade drive device 76 to open and close the blade members 102a and 102b. Execute control.

  A sound emission control device 80 is further connected to the output side of the main control board 61. The main control device 60 transmits various commands to the sound emission control device 80.

  The sound emission control device 80 includes a sound emission control board 81. The sound emission control board 81 is provided with an MPU 82 constituted by elements having a plurality of functions. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that records various control programs and fixed value data, and a RAM 84 that is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the program recorded in the ROM 83 is executed. The sound emission control device 80 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 60 and executes processing corresponding to the received various commands. For example, the sound emission control device 80 controls driving of various lamps 47 including light emitting means such as LEDs arranged on the front door frame 14 and driving control of the speaker 46 based on various commands received from the main control device 60. And the display control device 90 is controlled. In addition, the production operation button 24 is connected to the sound emission control device 80, and when the production operation button 24 is operated by a player at a predetermined timing, a game production reflecting the operation is performed. Various lamps 47, speaker 46, display control device 90, etc. are controlled.

  The display control device 90 receives various commands transmitted from the sound emission control device 80 and executes display control of the display device 91 based on the received various commands.

  Next, effects performed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the distance from the incoming ball detection sensor 104a to the path distribution mechanism 110 is the same as the distance from the incoming ball detection sensor 104b to the path distribution mechanism 110 (FIG. 3). Therefore, when the time interval between the timing when one game ball passes the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing when another game ball passes the entrance detection sensor 104b is 0.5 seconds or less, the one And the other game balls may be distributed to the special route SR by the route distribution mechanism 110.

  Therefore, in the MPU 62 of the present embodiment, the time interval between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104b is 0.5 seconds or less. If the time interval is determined to be 0.5 seconds or less, the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 as an effect execution means are advantageous to the player. A production suggesting that there is a possibility of a situation is executed. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display characters such as “attention !!”, and causes the speaker 46 to output sound corresponding to the characters. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another form.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a possibility that the game ball can be distributed to the special route SR, and to improve the player's attention to the game. Can do.

  A time interval of 0.5 seconds, which is a time interval between the timing at which one game ball passes through the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing at which another game ball passes through the entrance detection sensor 104b, is a route described later. It can be appropriately changed depending on the characteristics of the distribution mechanism 110.

  Also, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment is in a situation that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107, that is, when the game ball is distributed to the special route SR. The suggested effects are executed by the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 as the effect execution means. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display characters such as “Large Expectation!”, And causes the speaker 46 to output sound corresponding to the characters. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another form.

  Further, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment indicates that the transition to the special game state is confirmed when the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, that is, when the game ball enters the final entrance VH. The various lamps 47 as the effect execution means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are executed. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display characters and video such as “V winning!”, And causes the speaker 46 to output sound corresponding to the characters and the video. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another form.

  Next, the abnormality notification executed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the time interval between the timing at which one game ball passes the entrance detection sensor 104a (FIG. 3) and the timing at which another game ball passes the entrance detection sensor 104b is set. When the time is 0.5 seconds or less, the one game ball and the other game balls may be distributed to the special route SR and detected by the passage detection sensor 107 provided on the special route SR.

  However, when a game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 even though the time interval between one game ball and the other game ball that have passed through the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b is not less than 0.5 seconds, respectively. There is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the route distribution mechanism 110 or that a player is cheating. As a failure of the path distribution mechanism 110, for example, fixing of the rotating shaft 113 of the path distribution mechanism 110 described later can be considered.

  Therefore, in the MPU 62 of the present embodiment, the time interval between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104b is 0.5 seconds or less. And if it is determined that the time interval is 0.5 seconds or less, the condition satisfaction flag is turned ON for 2.5 seconds.

  If a game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the 2.5 seconds when the condition satisfaction flag is ON, the MPU 62 does not perform the notification described later because there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred. Is determined.

  Note that the reason for setting the condition satisfaction flag to ON is set to 2.5 seconds. In this embodiment, the game ball passes from the entrance detection sensor 104a to the passage detection sensor 107. This is because the time required is about 1.5 seconds, and the time required for the game ball to pass the passage detection sensor 107 after passing the entrance detection sensor 104b is about 2.0 seconds.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during a period when the condition satisfaction flag is not ON, that is, when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, and when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. When the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 even though the time interval with respect to the timing at which is detected is not less than 0.5 seconds, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred. The various sorts of lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 serving as notification means may have a defect in the route distribution mechanism 110 or may be cheated by the player. Notify that there is. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 blinks the various lamps 47, displays a character such as “abnormality detection” on the display device 91, and outputs a sound corresponding to the character to the speaker 46. However, the notification that the MPU 62 causes the notification unit to execute may be in another mode. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, the MPU 62 outputs a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the hall computer. The hall computer that has received the signal causes a display device, a speaker, or the like as a notification means connected to the hall computer to notify that an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, various lamps 47 and speakers indicate that there is a possibility that the route distribution mechanism 110 has a problem and that a player may be cheated. 46, since it alert | reports by the display apparatus 91 grade | etc., A sound game can be ensured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the center accessory 100 is such that the game ball is detected by any one of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 within 30 seconds after the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108. It is configured. Therefore, if no game ball is detected in any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 within 30 seconds after the V detection sensor 108 detects the game ball, There is a possibility that an abnormality in which the game ball is clogged at any point on the route from the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3.

  Therefore, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected in any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 within 30 seconds after the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, The various lamps 47 as the notification means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are notified that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 blinks the various lamps 47, displays a character such as “abnormality detection” on the display device 91, and outputs a sound corresponding to the character to the speaker 46. However, the notification that the MPU 62 causes the notification unit to execute may be in another mode. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, the MPU 62 outputs a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the hall computer. The hall computer that has received the signal causes a display device, a speaker, or the like as a notification means connected to the hall computer to notify that an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration and behavior of the path distribution mechanism 110. As shown in FIG. 5A, the path distribution mechanism 110 is configured as a line-symmetric shape (in this embodiment, an isosceles triangle), and includes a first distribution unit 111 and a second distribution unit. 112 and a rotating shaft 113 that supports the path distribution mechanism 110 in a rotatable state.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution unit 111 and another game ball PB2 arrives at the second distribution unit 112, the route distribution is performed. By suppressing the rotation of the mechanism 110 around the rotation axis 113, the first distribution unit 111 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution unit 112 Other game balls PB2 are distributed to the second special route SR2.

  Even if the timing of arrival of one game ball PB1 and another game ball PB2 is not the same, one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution unit 111, and the path distribution mechanism 110 moves the rotation shaft 113. When the other game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution unit 112 before it has rotated counterclockwise by 40 degrees or more as the center and the one game ball has dropped from the first distribution unit 111 and dropped. The rotation of 40 degrees or more around the rotation axis 113 of the path distribution mechanism 110 is suppressed. As a result, the first distribution unit 111 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution unit 112 distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special route SR2. One game ball PB1 arrives at the second distribution unit 112, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates more than 40 degrees clockwise around the rotation shaft 113, and the one game ball is transferred from the second distribution unit 112. The same applies to the case where another game ball PB2 reaches the first sorting unit 111 before falling apart.

  In the present embodiment, the time required for the path distribution mechanism 110 to rotate counterclockwise up to 40 degrees around the rotation axis 113 after one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution unit 111. Is 0.5 seconds. The time required for the path distribution mechanism 110 to rotate clockwise by 40 degrees around the rotation axis 113 after the arrival of one game ball PB1 at the second distribution unit 112 is also 0.5 seconds. It is. The time of 0.5 seconds may be changed as appropriate by changing the weight of the path distribution mechanism 110, the rotational resistance of the rotary shaft 113, the shape of the first distribution unit 111 and the second distribution unit 112, and the like. Can do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution unit 111, and the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates more than 40 degrees counterclockwise about the rotation axis 113. If no other game ball has reached the second distribution unit 112 before, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates about 40 degrees or more about the rotation axis 113 due to the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1. Then, the one game ball leaves the first distribution unit 111 and falls on the normal route NR. In other words, the first distribution unit 111 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR. Similarly, before one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution unit 112 and the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates more than 40 degrees clockwise around the rotation shaft 113, the other game balls are If the distribution unit 111 has not been reached, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates more than 40 degrees around the rotation axis 113 due to the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1, and the second distribution unit 112 One game ball leaves and falls to the normal route NR. In other words, the second distribution unit 112 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR.

  In the present embodiment, a regulating member 114 that regulates the rotation range of the path distribution mechanism 110 is provided, and the rotation of the path distribution mechanism 110 is limited to a range of 45 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise. Has been. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the path distribution mechanism 110 from rotating once, and for example, it is possible to suppress the path distribution mechanism 110 from stopping in a state where the path distribution mechanism 110 has rotated 180 degrees. However, the restriction member 114 may be omitted, and the path distribution mechanism 110 may be configured to make one rotation.

  As described above, according to the route distribution mechanism 110 of the present embodiment, the function of distributing the game balls to the special route SR or the normal route NR is realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator described later (seventh embodiment). As compared with (), it can be realized with a simple configuration.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the privilege distribution mechanism. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 from above. The first privilege distribution mechanism 140 includes a rotating body 141 divided into four regions by a partition wall 142. In the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the rotating body 141 starts rotating at a rotation speed that makes one rotation in 20 seconds. Each of the four areas has a size that allows only one game ball to enter, and two of the four areas function as the first privilege entrance VH1, and the remaining two areas are It functions as a bonus promotion entrance UH.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the game ball that has reached the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 enters either the first privilege entrance VH1 or the privilege promotion entrance UH. When a game ball enters the bonus promotion entrance UH, the game ball falls down from the opening as it is and is guided along a route that continues to the second privilege distribution mechanism 160. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1, the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 144 with the rotation of the rotating body 141, and then provided at the bottom of the first privilege entrance VH1. The ejected discharge mechanism 146 is pushed up by being raised, and is guided to a route that leads to the first specific area VZ1.

  In the present embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 is used for another game during a period from when one game ball enters the ball until the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 144 as the rotating body 141 rotates. The ball is configured not to enter. Therefore, for example, a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and two of the plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH. Thus, when the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is reached, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which both of the two game balls enter the first privilege entrance VH1. As a result, when two game balls reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, the player has a sense of expectation that both of the two game balls will enter the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high degree of advantage. Even if one game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1 while giving, the other game ball almost certainly enters the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high advantage. Such a feeling of expectation can be given to the player.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 from above. In the present embodiment, the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 has the same configuration as the first privilege distribution mechanism 140. Specifically, the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 includes a rotating body 161 divided into four regions by a partition wall 162. In the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the rotating body 161 starts rotating at a rotation speed that makes one rotation in 20 seconds. Each of the four areas has a size that allows only one game ball to enter, and two of the four areas function as the second privilege entrance VH2, and the remaining two areas are It functions as the third privilege entrance VH3.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the game ball that has reached the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 enters either the second privilege entrance VH2 or the third privilege entrance VH3. When a game ball enters the third privilege entrance VH3, the game ball falls down from the opening as it is and is guided along a route that continues to the third specific area VZ3. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second privilege entrance VH2, the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 164 as the rotating body 161 rotates, and then provided at the bottom of the second privilege entrance VH2. The ejected discharge mechanism 166 is pushed up and guided to the route that leads to the second specific area VZ2.

  In the present embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 moves to the back side of the partition wall 164 with the rotation of the rotating body 161 after one game ball enters. It is configured so that other game balls will not enter during this period. Therefore, for example, a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and two of the plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH. In addition, when the two game balls enter the privilege promotion entrance UH of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 and reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, both of the two game balls are the first. 2 It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the player enters the bonus entrance VH2. As a result, when two game balls reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, it is almost determined that at least one game ball will enter the third privilege entrance VH3. When a game ball enters the privilege promotion entrance UH, a very high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when two game balls enter the final entrance VH, it is almost determined that the game state shifts to the special game state of the second special game state (7R) or more, and three or more When the game ball enters, it is almost determined that the state will shift to the third special game state (16R). Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the player's expectation that a plurality of game balls will enter the final entrance VH.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the game ball enters the fixed entrance VH and the grant of the privilege is confirmed, the type of the privilege to be granted is determined according to the type of the entrance into which the game ball enters. Determined in stages. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the privilege type is determined step by step, and to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the delay mechanism. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first delay mechanism D1. The first delay mechanism D1 includes a cylindrical cylindrical member 171 and a drive unit 172 that rotates the cylindrical member 171. Inside the cylindrical member 171 is provided a magnetic member 173 that attracts the game ball to the cylindrical member 171. In the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the cylindrical member 171 starts rotating at a rotation speed that makes one rotation in 25 seconds.

  The game ball that has reached the cylindrical member 171 is attracted to the cylindrical member 171 by the magnetic member 173 inside the cylindrical member 171, moves with the rotation of the cylindrical member 171, and then proceeds to the next path. In the present embodiment, it takes about 20 seconds until the game ball reaches the cylindrical member 171 of the first delay mechanism D1 and proceeds to the next route.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second delay mechanism D2. The second delay mechanism D2 is configured as a meander path having a long distance. In this embodiment, it takes about 10 seconds for the game ball to reach the second delay mechanism D2 and finish passing through the meandering path and proceed to the next path.

  In this embodiment, the average time that a game ball stays in the 1st privilege distribution mechanism 140 and the 2nd privilege distribution mechanism 160 is about 5 second, respectively. Therefore, according to the delay mechanisms D1 and D2 configured as described above, the first detection time T1 is about 25 seconds, the second detection time T2 is about 20 seconds, and the third detection time T3 is about 10 seconds. The condition> T2> T3 is satisfied.

  Although an example of the configuration of the delay mechanism is shown using FIG. 7, the configuration of the delay mechanism is limited to these as long as it delays the game ball from reaching the position detected by the detection sensor. Alternatively, other configurations may be used.

  Next, an example of specific control executed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The process executed in the main control device 60 will be described first, and then the process executed in the sound emission control device 80 will be described.

  The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing. The MPU 62 executes an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a power failure signal in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, but the description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed in the MPU 62 of the main controller 60. As described above, the timer interrupt process is started periodically (in the present embodiment, at a period of 2 msec) by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60.

  In step S101, various detection sensor reading processes are executed. Specifically, the detection information of the game ball is read by reading the states of the various detection sensors 67a to 67g, 104a, 104b, 107, 108, and S1 to S3 connected to the main control device 60. Save (winning detection information). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, a winning process for the starting port associated with a ball (winning) to the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 is executed. Specifically, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 33, processing for opening the blade members 102a and 102b once is executed. In addition, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the second start port 34, processing for opening the blade members 102a and 102b twice is executed. After executing Step S102, the process proceeds to Step S103.

  In step S103, a first detection process is executed. The first detection process is a process based on detection information of the entrance detection sensors 104a and 104b and the passage detection sensor 107. Details of the first detection process will be described later. After executing Step S103, the process proceeds to Step S104.

  In step S104, a second detection process is executed. The second detection process is a process based on detection information of the V detection sensor 108 and the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3. Details of the second detection process will be described later. After executing Step S104, the process proceeds to Step S105.

  In step S105, various timer counter down-count processes are executed. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the values of the various timer counters, and the updated values of the various timer counters are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 64. After executing Step S105, the process proceeds to Step S106.

  In step S106, an incoming and outgoing ball number monitoring process is executed. Specifically, the number of game balls that have entered the center bonus 100 and the number of game balls that have exited from the center bonus 100 are counted, and the difference between these numbers is an abnormal value (for example, 10), there is a possibility that the game ball is clogged at some point inside the center accessory 100 or that the player is cheating, so the process of notifying the abnormality is performed. Run. After executing step S106, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<First detection process>
Next, the first detection process will be described. The first detection process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a timer interrupt process subroutine (FIG. 8: S103).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first detection process. Hereinafter, the process of each step performed in a 1st detection process is demonstrated.

  In step S201, it is determined whether there is detection information of the incoming ball detection sensor 104a. If it is determined that there is detection information of the entrance detection sensor 104a (S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202, and the detection A flag in the RAM 64 is turned ON. The detection A flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a. After executing Step S202, the process proceeds to Step S203.

  In step S203, 250 is set to the timer counter Ta of the RAM 64. The timer counter Ta is a counter for measuring the elapsed time after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, and is down-counted in the various timer count down-count processes in step S105 described above. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process described above is started every 2 msec, so “250” means “0.5 seconds”. After executing Step S203, the process proceeds to Step S204.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that there is no detection information of the entrance detection sensor 104a (S201: NO), the process proceeds to step S204 without executing steps S202 and S203.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the timer counter Ta is zero. When it is determined that the timer counter Ta is 0 (S204: YES), the process proceeds to step S205, and the detection A flag is turned OFF. After executing Step S205, the process proceeds to Step S206. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that the timer counter Ta is not 0 (S204: NO), the process proceeds to step S206 without executing step S205. That is, in the present embodiment, the detection A flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 104a, and that is turned off when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the detection.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not there is detection information of the incoming ball detection sensor 104b. If it is determined that there is detection information of the entrance detection sensor 104b (S206: YES), the process proceeds to step S207, and the detection B flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The detection B flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. After executing Step S207, the process proceeds to Step S208.

  In step S208, 250 is set in the timer counter Tb of the RAM 64. The timer counter Tb is a counter for measuring the elapsed time after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b, and is down-counted in the various timer count down-count processes in step S105 (FIG. 8) described above. The In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process described above is started every 2 msec, so “250” means “0.5 seconds”. After executing Step S208, the process proceeds to Step S209.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S206 that there is no detection information of the entrance detection sensor 104b (S206: NO), the process proceeds to step S209 without executing steps S207 and S208.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the timer counter Tb is zero. If it is determined that the timer counter Tb is 0 (S209: YES), the process proceeds to step S210, and the detection B flag is turned OFF. After executing Step S210, the process proceeds to Step S211. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the timer counter Tb is not 0 (S209: NO), the process proceeds to step S211 without executing step S210. That is, in the present embodiment, the detection B flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 104b and turned off when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the detection.

  In step S211, it is determined whether or not the detection A flag is ON and the detection B flag is ON. If it is determined that the detection A flag is ON and the detection B flag is ON (S211: YES), the process proceeds to step S212, and the condition satisfaction flag in the RAM 64 is turned ON. That is, the condition satisfaction flag is set when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b within 0.5 seconds after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, or when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. Is a flag that is turned ON when a game ball is detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 104a within 0.5 seconds from when the ball is detected. After executing Step S212, the process proceeds to Step S213.

  In step S213, 1250 is set in the timer counter Tx of the RAM 64. The timer counter Tx is a counter for measuring the elapsed time after the condition satisfaction flag is turned ON, and is down-counted in the various timer count down-count processes in step S105 (FIG. 8) described above. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process described above is started every 2 msec, so “1250” means “2.5 seconds”. After executing Step S213, the process proceeds to Step S214.

  In step S214, a condition satisfaction command is set. The condition fulfillment command indicates that the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b within 0.5 seconds after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, or the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. Is a command including information for causing the voice light emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the incoming ball detection sensor 104a within 0.5 seconds from the start, It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by the process command output process (FIG. 11: step S402). After executing Step S214, the process proceeds to Step S215.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that at least one of the detection A flag and the detection B flag is OFF (S211: NO), the process proceeds to step S215 without executing steps S212 to S214.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the timer counter Tx is zero. If it is determined that the timer counter Tx is 0 (S215: YES), the process proceeds to step S216, and the condition satisfaction flag is turned OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S217. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S215 that the timer counter Tx is not 0 (S215: NO), the process proceeds to step S217 without executing step S216.

  In step S217, it is determined whether there is detection information of the passage detection sensor 107 or not. If it is determined that there is detection information of the passage detection sensor 107 (S217: YES), the process proceeds to step S218, and it is determined whether or not the condition satisfaction flag is ON. If it is determined that the condition satisfaction flag is ON (S218: YES), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a passage detection command is set. The passage detection command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the period in which the condition satisfaction flag is ON. Yes, and transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by a command output process (FIG. 11: step S402) of a normal process described later. After executing Step S219, the first detection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S218 that the condition satisfaction flag is not ON (S218: NO), the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, a first abnormality detection command is set. The first abnormality detection command is a command including information for causing the audio emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that an abnormality may have occurred. FIG. 11: The data is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 in step S402). After executing Step S220, the first detection process is terminated. The reason for setting the first abnormality detection command is that, as described above, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the period when the condition satisfaction flag is not ON, that is, the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104a. When a game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 even though the time interval between the detected timing and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104b is not 0.5 seconds or less This is because an abnormality may have occurred.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S217 that there is no detection information of the passage detection sensor 107 (S217: NO), the first detection process is terminated without executing steps S218 to S220.

<Second detection process>
Next, the second detection process will be described. The second detection process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a timer interrupt process subroutine (FIG. 8: S104).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second detection process. Hereinafter, the process of each step performed in a 2nd detection process is demonstrated.

  In step S301, it is determined whether there is detection information of the V detection sensor 108 or not. If it is determined that there is detection information of the V detection sensor 108 (S301: YES), the process proceeds to step S302, and the V detection flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The V detection flag is a flag that is turned ON when a game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108. After executing Step S302, the process proceeds to Step S303.

  In step S303, 15000 is set in the timer counter Tv. The timer counter Tv is a counter for measuring an elapsed time after the V detection flag is turned ON, and is down-counted in the various timer count down-count processes in step S105 (FIG. 8) described above. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process described above is started every 2 msec, so “15000” means “30.0 seconds”. After executing Step S303, the process proceeds to Step S304.

  In step S304, a V detection command is set. The V detection command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the V detection sensor 108. (FIG. 11: Step S402), it transmits to the sound emission control apparatus 80. After executing Step S304, the process proceeds to Step S305.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that there is no detection information of the V detection sensor 108 (S301: NO), the process proceeds from step S302 to step S305 without executing step S304.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the V detection flag is ON. If it is determined that the V detection flag is ON (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, where it is determined whether the timer counter Tv is 0 or not. If it is determined that the timer counter Tv is 0 (S306: YES), the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, a second abnormality detection command is set. The second abnormality detection command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 80, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred. FIG. 11: The data is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 in step S402). After executing Step S307, the process proceeds to Step S308. The reason for setting the second abnormality detection command will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S305 that the V detection flag is not ON (S305: NO) and if it is determined in step S306 that the timer counter Tv is not 0 (S306: NO), step S307 is executed. Without proceeding to step S308.

  In step S308, it is determined whether there is detection information of the first detection sensor S1. When it is determined that there is detection information of the first detection sensor S1 (S308: YES), the process proceeds to step S309, and it is determined whether any of the first to third detection flags is ON. If it is determined that all of the first to third detection flags are OFF (S309: NO), the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, the first detection flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The first detection flag is a flag that is turned ON when a game ball is detected by the first detection sensor S1. After executing Step S310, the process proceeds to Step S311.

  In step S311, a first detection command is set. The first detection command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the first detection sensor S1, and is a normal processing command to be described later. It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by the output process (FIG. 11: Step S402). After executing Step S311, the process proceeds to Step S312.

  In step S312, the V detection flag is turned OFF. That is, the V detection flag is a flag that is turned on when a game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108 and that is turned off when a game ball is detected by the first detection sensor S1. As will be described later, the V detection flag is also turned off when a game ball is detected by the second detection sensor S2 and when a game ball is detected by the third detection sensor S3. After executing step S312, the process proceeds to step S313.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S308 that there is no detection information of the first detection sensor S1 (S308: NO) and when it is determined in step S309 that any of the first to third detection flags is ON (S309). : YES), the process proceeds from step S310 to step S313 without executing step S312.

  In step S313, it is determined whether there is detection information of the second detection sensor S2. When it is determined that there is detection information of the second detection sensor S2 (S313: YES), the process proceeds to step S314, and it is determined whether any of the first to third detection flags is ON. If it is determined that all of the first to third detection flags are OFF (S314: NO), the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, the second detection flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The second detection flag is a flag that is turned ON when a game ball is detected by the second detection sensor S2. After executing Step S315, the process proceeds to Step S316.

  In step S316, a second detection command is set. The second detection command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the second detection sensor S2, and is a normal processing command described later. It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by the output process (FIG. 11: Step S402). After executing Step S316, the process proceeds to Step S317.

  In step S317, the V detection flag is turned OFF. As described above, the V detection flag is turned on when a game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, and is turned off when a game ball is detected by any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3. It is a flag to become. After executing Step S317, the process proceeds to Step S318.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S313 that there is no detection information of the second detection sensor S2 (S313: NO) and when it is determined in step S314 that any of the first to third detection flags is ON (S314). : YES), the process proceeds from step S315 to step S318 without executing step S317.

  In step S318, it is determined whether there is detection information of the third detection sensor S3. When it is determined that there is detection information of the third detection sensor S3 (S318: YES), the process proceeds to step S319, and it is determined whether any of the first to third detection flags is ON. If it is determined that all of the first to third detection flags are OFF (S319: NO), the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, the third detection flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The third detection flag is a flag that is turned ON when a game ball is detected by the third detection sensor S3. After executing Step S320, the process proceeds to Step S321.

  In step S321, a third detection command is set. The third detection command is a command including information for causing the audio light emission control device 80, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that a game ball has been detected by the third detection sensor S3. It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by the output process (FIG. 11: Step S402). After executing Step S321, the process proceeds to Step S322.

  In step S322, the V detection flag is turned OFF. As described above, the V detection flag is turned on when a game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, and is turned off when a game ball is detected by any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3. It is a flag to become. After executing step S322, the second detection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S318 that there is no detection information of the third detection sensor S3 (S318: NO) and when it is determined in step S319 that any of the first to third detection flags is ON (S319). : YES), the second detection process is terminated without executing steps S320 to S322.

  Here, the reason why the second abnormality detection command is set in step S307 of the second detection process will be described. Even if 30 seconds elapse after the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108 and the V detection flag is turned ON, the game ball is not detected by any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3, and V detection is performed. If the flag is not turned off, there is a possibility that there is an abnormality that the game ball is clogged at any point on the path from the V detection sensor 108 to the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3. It is.

<Normal processing>
Next, normal processing will be described. The normal process is a process started by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing normal processing executed in the MPU 62 of the main controller 60. Hereinafter, the process of each step performed in the normal process will be described.

  In step S401, a startup process is executed. Specifically, initial setting of each control device when the power is turned on, determination of the validity of data stored in the RAM 64, initial operation processing of various devices inside the center accessory 100, and the like are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, output data such as a command set in the timer interruption process or the normal process executed last time is transmitted to the sub-side sound emission control device 80, the payout control device 71, and the like. Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 71. Further, when a command related to an effect such as a V detection command, an abnormality detection command, or the like is set, these are transmitted to the sound emission control device 80. After executing Step S402, the process proceeds to Step S403.

  In step S403, processing for reading a prize ball counting signal and a payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 71 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, processing for opening and closing the blade members 102a and 102b is executed. Specifically, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 33, a process for opening the blade members 102a and 102b once is executed, and a game ball to the second start port 34 is executed. Is detected, a process for opening the blade members 102a and 102b twice is executed, and display control of the display unit 45 is executed. After executing Step S404, the process proceeds to Step S405.

  In step S405, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Specifically, when the first detection flag is ON, processing for shifting to the first special gaming state (3R) is executed and the first detection flag is turned OFF. When the second detection flag is ON, a process for shifting to the second special gaming state (7R) is executed, and the second detection flag is turned OFF. When the third detection flag is ON, a process for shifting to the third special gaming state (16R) is executed and the third detection flag is turned OFF. After executing Step S405, the process returns to Step S402, and each process from Step S402 to Step S405 is repeatedly executed.

<Various processes executed in the sound emission control device>
<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the MPU of the sound emission control device 80 will be described. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed in the MPU 82 of the sound emission control device 80. Hereinafter, the process of each step executed in the timer interrupt process will be described.

  In step S501, command storage processing is executed. The command storage process is a process for storing the received command in the RAM 84 of the sound emission control device 80 when a command is received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60. The RAM 84 of the sound emission control device 80 is provided with a ring buffer for enabling the storage and reading of commands received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60. The commands received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 are: The data is sequentially stored in the ring buffer and sequentially read according to the stored order. After executing Step S501, the process proceeds to Step S502.

  In step S502, a command corresponding process for performing a process corresponding to the received command is executed. Details of the command response processing will be described later. After executing Step S502, the process proceeds to Step S503.

  In step S503, a light emission control process for performing light emission control of the various lamps 47 is executed. In the light emission control process, the light emission control of the various lamps 47 is performed based on the light emission data read in the command corresponding process in step S502. After executing Step S503, the process proceeds to Step S504.

  In step S504, an audio output control process for performing audio output control of the speaker 46 is executed. In the audio output control process, the audio output control of the speaker 46 is performed based on the audio output data read in the command corresponding process in step S502. After executing step S504, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<Command processing>
Next, command response processing will be described. The command handling process is executed by the MPU 82 of the sound emission control device 80 as a subroutine of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12: S502).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing command response processing. As described above, in the command handling process, a process corresponding to the command received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 is executed. Hereinafter, processing of each step executed in the command corresponding processing will be described.

  In step S601, it is determined whether a condition satisfaction command has been received. If it is determined that the condition satisfaction command has been received (S601: YES), the process proceeds to step S602, and the condition satisfaction command response process is executed.

  In the condition fulfillment command response processing, processing for causing the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to execute an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the situation may be advantageous to the player is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for causing the display device 91 to display a character such as “attention !!” is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked, and a voice corresponding to the character “attention !!” is displayed. For the speaker 46 to output. After executing Step S602, the process proceeds to Step S603. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the condition satisfaction command has not been received (S601: NO), the process proceeds to step S603 without executing step S602.

  In step S603, it is determined whether a passage detection command is received. If it is determined that the passage detection command is received (S603: YES), the process proceeds to step S604, and the passage detection command handling process is executed.

  In the passage detection command response processing, processing for causing the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to execute an effect suggesting that the situation is advantageous to the player is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for causing the display device 91 to display a character such as “Long Expectation!” Is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked to cope with a character such as “Long Expectation!”. A process for outputting the sound to the speaker 46 is executed. After executing Step S604, the process proceeds to Step S605. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S603 that a passage detection command has not been received (S603: NO), the process proceeds to step S605 without executing step S604.

  In step S605, it is determined whether a first abnormality detection command has been received. If it is determined that the first abnormality detection command is received (S605: YES), the process proceeds to step S606, and the first abnormality detection command response process is executed.

  In the first abnormality detection command response process, there is a possibility that a failure has occurred in the path distribution mechanism 110 in the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91, and the player is cheating. Processing for informing that there is a possibility is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying a character such as “abnormality detection” on the display device 91 is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked, and a voice corresponding to the character such as “abnormality detection” is displayed on the speaker. The process for making it output to 46 is performed. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the hall computer. After executing Step S606, the process proceeds to Step S607. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S605 that the first abnormality detection command has not been received (S605: NO), the process proceeds to step S607 without executing step S606.

  In step S607, it is determined whether a V detection command is received. If it is determined that the V detection command is received (S607: YES), the process proceeds to step S608, and the V detection command handling process is executed.

  In the V detection command handling process, a process for causing the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to execute an effect suggesting that the transition to the special game state is confirmed is executed. In the present embodiment, a command such as “V winning!” Is transmitted to the display control device 90 and a character such as “V winning !!” is flashed. And processing for outputting sound corresponding to the video to the speaker 46 is executed. After executing Step S608, the process proceeds to Step S609. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S607 that the V detection command has not been received (S607: NO), the process proceeds to step S609 without executing step S608.

  In step S609, it is determined whether any of the first to third detection commands has been received. If it is determined that any one of the first to third detection commands has been received (S609: YES), the process proceeds to step S610, and the first to third detection command response processing is executed.

  In the first to third detection command handling processing, processing corresponding to the received detection command is executed. For example, when the first detection command is received, processing for causing the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to execute an effect suggesting that the transition to the special game state of three rounds has been confirmed is performed. Run. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying characters and images such as “3 round jackpots !!” on the display device 91 is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked, so that “3 round jackpots !!” Processing for causing the speaker 46 to output sound corresponding to such characters and video is executed. Similarly, when the second detection command is received, a process for executing an effect suggesting that the transition to the special game state of 7 rounds has been confirmed is executed, and when the third detection command is received. Performs a process for executing an effect suggesting that the transition to the special game state of 16 rounds has been confirmed. After executing Step S610, the process proceeds to Step S611. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S609 that none of the first to third detection commands has been received (S609: NO), the process proceeds to step S611 without executing step S610.

  In step S611, it is determined whether a second abnormality detection command has been received. If it is determined that the second abnormality detection command has been received (S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S612, and the second abnormality detection command response process is executed.

  In the second abnormality detection command response process, the game balls are clogged in various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 at any point on the path from the V detection sensor 108 to the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3. A process for notifying that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying characters such as “abnormality detection and possibility of ball clogging” on the display device 91 is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked to indicate “abnormality detection and ball clogging”. A process for causing the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to a character such as “possibility of” is executed. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the hall computer. After executing Step S612, the process proceeds to Step S613. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S611 that the second abnormality detection command has not been received (S611: NO), the process proceeds to step S613 without executing step S612.

  In step S613, other processing is executed. In other processing, for example, when the presentation operation button 24 is pressed, a presentation operation command for recognizing that the presentation operation button 24 has been pressed is transmitted to the display control device 90. After executing step S613, the command corresponding process is terminated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110 or 0.5 minutes after one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110. When another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 within 2 seconds, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR. It is possible to give not only a sense of expectation for the other game balls but also a sense of expectation for other game balls. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110 or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110, another game ball is It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation that the player wants to reach the minute mechanism 110 to the player.

  Furthermore, according to the route distribution mechanism 110 (FIG. 5) of the present embodiment, when a plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110 simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds, the plurality of game balls are specially designated. Compared to a configuration (seventh embodiment) in which the function of distributing to the route SR is realized by using a weight sensor and an actuator described later, it can be realized by a simple configuration.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 are provided inside the center accessory 100, so that a game ball enters the center accessory 100. The interest in the case can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the center accessory 100 includes a plurality of opening portions 101a and 101b, and includes a plurality of blade members 102a and 102b that open and close the plurality of opening portions 101a and 101b, respectively. It becomes easy to continuously enter the inside of the center accessory 100. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a lot of game balls will be distributed to the special route SR, and a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the openings 101 a and 101 b are provided at symmetrical positions of the center accessory 100, and the path distribution mechanism 110 is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the center accessory 100. ing. Therefore, when a game ball is inserted from the left and right openings 101a and 101b of the center accessory 100, one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110 or at the same time the path distribution mechanism 110 is reached. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route distribution mechanism 110 within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball. Therefore, a higher sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the special route SR is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the normal route NR, so that one game ball arrives at the route distribution mechanism 110 or the route distribution mechanism. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution mechanism 110 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches 110.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the time interval between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104b is 0.5 seconds or less. Causes various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to perform an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the situation may be advantageous to the player, so that the game ball may be distributed to the special route SR. This can be suggested to the player, and the player's attention to the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the time interval between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the entrance detection sensor 104b is not less than 0.5 seconds. Regardless, if a game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107, there is a possibility that the route distribution mechanism 110 is defective or that a player may be cheating. Is notified by the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, the display device 91, and the like, so that a healthy game can be secured.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the first detection time T1 is configured to be longer than the second detection time T2, there is a game ball that has entered the second privilege entrance VH2. The game ball that has entered the first privilege entrance VH1 is first detected by the first detection sensor S1, and the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the first special game state (3R). Can be suppressed. In the present embodiment, since the second detection time T2 is configured to be longer than the third detection time T3, there is a game ball that has entered the third privilege entrance VH3. The game ball that has entered the second bonus entrance VH2 is first detected by the second detection sensor S2, and the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the second special game state (7R). Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance VH.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is configured so that no other game ball enters for a predetermined period after one game ball enters. Thus, for example, when two game balls enter the final entrance VH and reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, both of the two game balls enter the first privilege entrance VH1. The occurrence of a situation such as entering a ball can be suppressed. As a result, when two game balls reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, the player has a sense of expectation that both of the two game balls will enter the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high degree of advantage. Even if one game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1 while giving, the other game ball almost certainly enters the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high advantage. Such a feeling of expectation can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 is configured so that no other game ball enters for a predetermined period after one game ball enters. Therefore, for example, when two game balls enter the privilege promotion entrance UH and reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, both of the two game balls are the second privilege entrance. Generation | occurrence | production of the situation of entering into VH2 can be suppressed. As a result, when two game balls reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, it is almost determined that at least one game ball will enter the third privilege entrance VH3. When a game ball enters the privilege promotion entrance UH, a very high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when two game balls enter the final entrance VH, it is almost determined that a transition to a special game state equal to or higher than the second special game state (7R) is made, and three or more games are made. When the ball enters, it is almost determined that the state will shift to the third special gaming state (16R). Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the player's expectation that a plurality of game balls will enter the final entrance VH.

B. Second embodiment:
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration and behavior of the path distribution mechanism 110b included in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. The difference from the path distribution mechanism 110 shown in FIG. 5 is that the shape of the main body of the path distribution mechanism 110b is a semicircular shape, and the restriction member that restricts the rotation range of the path distribution mechanism 110b is omitted. It is. As illustrated in FIG. 14A, the path distribution mechanism 110b includes a first distribution unit 111b, a second distribution unit 112b, and the path distribution, similar to the path distribution mechanism 110 of the first embodiment. And a rotating shaft 113b that supports the minute mechanism 110b in a rotatable state. In this embodiment, the 1st distribution part 111b and the 2nd distribution part 112b are comprised as a part of continuous arc.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 14 (c), the behavior when the game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110b is the same as the route distribution mechanism shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c). The behavior is the same as 110.

  As described above, according to the path distribution mechanism 110b of the present embodiment, the function of distributing the game ball to the special path SR or the normal path NR is realized using a weight sensor or an actuator described later (seventh embodiment). As compared with (), it can be realized with a simple configuration.

  In addition, the main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be other line-symmetric shapes other than an isosceles triangle or a semicircle. For example, the main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be a regular triangle, a rhombus, a circle, or the like.

  Further, the main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be a shape that is not line symmetric. In this case, when the game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism via the left guide path 106a, and when the game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism via the right guide path 106b, Since the behavior of the mechanism is different, it is possible to give a strategy to the game.

C. Third embodiment:
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration and behavior of the path distribution mechanism 110c included in the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the special route SR is provided on the right side of the route distribution mechanism 110b, and the normal route NR is provided on the left side of the route distribution mechanism 110b.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the path distribution mechanism 110c of this embodiment is a rod-shaped member with one end fixed, which is bent by the weight or impact of the game ball, and the other end is displaced downward. It is comprised by the flexible member which can do. In the present embodiment, the path distribution mechanism 110c is configured by a flexible rod-shaped rubber member.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when one game ball PB1 arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110c and another game ball PB2 arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110c, the path distribution mechanism 110c is bent by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2, and the other end is displaced downward, so that the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are moved to the right special path SR. Sort to. After the one game ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the special route SR, the route distribution mechanism 110c returns to its original shape by the elastic force.

  Even if the timing at which one game ball PB1 and another game ball PB2 arrive at the same time, one game ball PB1 arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110c, and the one game ball by the path distribution mechanism 110c. If another game ball PB2 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110c before the PB1 is distributed to the normal route NR, the route distribution mechanism 110c causes the one game ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 to be distributed. The one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are distributed to the right special route SR by being bent by the weight or impact and moving the other end downward. In the present embodiment, the time required for one game ball PB1 to reach the route distribution mechanism 110c and the one game ball PB1 to be distributed to the normal route NR is 0.5 seconds. This time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the elastic force, shape, and the like of the path distribution mechanism 110c.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15C, the other game balls did not reach the route distribution mechanism 110c within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball PB1 at the route distribution mechanism 110c. In this case, the other end of the path distribution mechanism 110c is displaced downward by an amount smaller than the displacement shown in FIG. 15B, and distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal path NR on the left side. . After the one game ball PB1 is distributed to the normal route NR, the route distribution mechanism 110c returns to the original shape by the elastic force. The same applies to the case where one game ball PB1 passes through the right entrance detection sensor 104b and reaches the path distribution mechanism 110c. The path distribution mechanism 110c may be configured by a member whose other end is not displaced downward only by the arrival of one game ball PB1.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, at the same time that one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110c, or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110c. In addition, when another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110c, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR. Not only a sense of expectation for the ball, but also a sense of expectation for other game balls can be given. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110c, or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110c, the other game balls It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110c.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a function of distributing a plurality of game balls to the special route SR when a plurality of game balls arrive at the route distribution mechanism 110c simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds will be described later. Compared to a configuration (seventh embodiment) realized using a weight sensor or an actuator, it can be realized with a simple configuration.

D. Fourth embodiment:
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration and behavior of a path distribution mechanism 110d included in the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the special route SR is provided on the right side of the route distribution mechanism 110b, and the normal route NR is provided on the left side of the route distribution mechanism 110b.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the path distribution mechanism 110d of the present embodiment is provided on a bar-shaped member 111d, a rotary shaft 113d that supports the bar-shaped member 111d in a rotatable state, and a lower surface of the bar-shaped member 111d. 115d and two restricting members 117d for restricting the rotation range of the rod-shaped member 111d, and the end of the rod-shaped member 111d can be displaced by rotation about the rotation shaft 113d. A weight 115d is provided on the opposite side of the rotating shaft 113d from the portion of the rod-shaped member 111d where the game ball reaches. When one game ball reaches the path sorting mechanism 110d, the weight 115d does not rotate the rod-shaped member 111d, and a plurality of game balls reach the path sorting mechanism 110d simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds. In this case, the weight is set such that the rod-shaped member 111d rotates.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when one game ball PB1 reaches the path distribution mechanism 110d and another game ball PB2 reaches the path distribution mechanism 110d, the rod-shaped member 111d is The one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are rotated by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2. Divide. After the one game ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the special route SR, the rod-shaped member 111d rotates by the weight of the weight 115d and returns to the original position.

  Even if the timing of arrival of one game ball PB1 and another game ball PB2 is not the same, before the one game ball PB1 is distributed to the normal route NR by the route distribution mechanism 110d, When the game ball PB2 reaches the path distribution mechanism 110d, the rod-shaped member 111d is rotated by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2, and the right end is displaced downward. The one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are distributed to the right special route SR. In the present embodiment, the time required for one game ball PB1 to reach the route distribution mechanism 110d and for the one game ball PB1 to be distributed to the normal route NR is 0.5 seconds. The time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the path distribution mechanism 110d, the weight of the weight 115d, and the like.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16C, the other game balls did not reach the route distribution mechanism 110d within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball PB1 at the route distribution mechanism 110d. In this case, the path distribution mechanism 110d does not rotate only by the weight or impact of one game ball PB1, and distributes the one game ball PB1 to the left normal path NR. The same applies to the case where one game ball PB1 passes through the right entrance detection sensor 104b and reaches the path distribution mechanism 110d.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d. In addition, when another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR. Not only a sense of expectation for the ball, but also a sense of expectation for other game balls can be given. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110d, or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110d, It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110d.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when a plurality of game balls arrive at the route distribution mechanism 110d simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR will be described later. Compared to a configuration (seventh embodiment) realized using a weight sensor or an actuator, it can be realized with a simple configuration.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the path distribution mechanism 110d can be displaced by rotation around the rotation shaft 113d, so that the main body of the path distribution mechanism is deformed (flexed) by flexibility. Durability can be improved as compared with a displacement configuration.

E. Fifth embodiment:
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration and behavior of the path distribution mechanism 110e included in the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the special route SR is configured by a first special route SR1 and a second special route SR2 as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the path distribution mechanism 110e of this embodiment includes a first distribution member 111e and a second distribution member 112e. The first sorting member 111e is a rod-like member having a fixed left end, and is configured by a flexible member that can be bent by the weight or impact of the game ball and that the right end can be displaced downward. The second distribution member 112e is a rod-like member with a fixed right end, and is configured by a flexible member that can be bent by the weight or impact of the game ball and the left end can be displaced downward. In this embodiment, the 1st distribution member 111e and the 2nd distribution member 112e are comprised by the rod-shaped rubber member which has flexibility.

  In the present embodiment, an enlargement member 113e is provided at the right end of the first distribution member 111e, and an enlargement member 114e is provided at the left end of the second distribution member 112e. The expansion member 113e may be configured as a part of the first distribution member 111e or may be omitted. Similarly, the expansion member 114e may be configured as a part of the second distribution member 112e, or may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution member 111e and at the same time another game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution member 112e, The distribution member 111e is bent by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the right end is displaced downward, and the second distribution member 112e is bent by the weight or impact of the other game ball PB2 and the left end is downward. It is displaced to.

  Then, the normal path NR is closed by the interference of the expanded member 113e at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111e and the expanded member 114e at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112e, so that the one game The distribution of the ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 to the normal route NR is suppressed.

  The first distribution member 111e distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special path SR1, and the second distribution member 112e distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special path SR2. After the one game ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2, respectively, the first distribution member 111e and the second distribution member 112e are Return to the original shape.

  Even if the timing at which one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 arrive is not the same, the other game ball PB2 has the second distribution after the one game ball PB1 reaches the first sorting member 111e. When the enlarged member 113e at the right end of the displaced first allocating member 111e reaches the member 112e and the enlarged member 114e at the left end of the displaced second allocating member 112e interferes, the normal path NR is closed. Then, the first distribution member 111e distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution member 112e distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special route SR2. After one game ball PB1 arrives at the second distribution member 112e, the other game ball PB2 reaches the first distribution member 111e, and the displacement member 113e at the right end of the displaced first distribution member 111e is displaced. The same applies to the case where the enlarged member 114e at the left end of the second distributing member 112e interferes.

  In the present embodiment, if one game ball PB1 reaches the first sorting member 111e and another game ball PB2 reaches the second sorting member 112e within 0.5 seconds, the displaced first ball The expansion member 113e at the right end of the first distribution member 111e interferes with the expansion member 114e at the left end of the displaced second distribution member 112e. This time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the elastic force of the first distribution member 111e and the second distribution member 112e, the shape of the enlarged members 113e, 114e at the tip, and the like. For example, if the shape of the expansion members 113e and 114e is increased, the time can be set longer than the time of 0.5 seconds.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17C, within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution member 111e, another game ball reaches the second distribution member 112e. If not, the first sorting member 111e is bent by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1, and the right end is displaced downward. However, since the second distribution member 112e is not bent, the right-side enlarged member 113e of the first distribution member 111e does not interfere with the left-side enlarged member 114e of the second distribution member 112e, and the normal path NR is closed. do not do. As a result, the first distribution member 111e distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR. The same applies to the case where another game ball does not reach the first sorting member 111e within 0.5 seconds after one gaming ball PB1 reaches the second sorting member 112e.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110e or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110e. In addition, when another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110e, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR. Not only a sense of expectation for the ball, but also a sense of expectation for other game balls can be given. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110e, or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110e, another game ball It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110e.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of game balls arrive at the route distribution mechanism 110e simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR will be described later. Compared to a configuration (seventh embodiment) realized using a weight sensor or an actuator, it can be realized with a simple configuration.

F. Sixth embodiment:
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration and behavior of the path distribution mechanism 110f included in the pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the special route SR is configured by a first special route SR1 and a second special route SR2 as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the path distribution mechanism 110f of the present embodiment includes a first distribution member 111f and a second distribution member 112f. The first distribution member 111f includes a first rotation shaft 113f that supports the first distribution member 111f in a rotatable state, and the right end can be displaced by rotation about the first rotation shaft 113f. A weight 115f for returning the first sorting member 111f to its original rotational position is provided on the left side of the first sorting shaft 111f of the first sorting member 111f. In the vicinity of the weight 115f, a regulating member 119f1 that regulates the rotation range of the first distributing member 111f is provided.

  The second distribution member 112f includes a second rotation shaft 114f that supports the second distribution member 112f in a rotatable state, and the left end can be displaced by rotation about the second rotation shaft 114f. A weight 116f for returning the second distribution member 112f to the original rotation position is provided on the right side of the second rotation shaft 114f of the second distribution member 112f. In the vicinity of the weight 116f, a regulating member 119f2 that regulates the rotation range of the second sorting member 112f is provided.

  In the present embodiment, an enlargement member 117f is provided at the right end of the first distribution member 111f, and an enlargement member 118f is provided at the left end of the second distribution member 112e. The expansion member 117f may be configured as a member integrated with the first distribution member 111f, or may be omitted. Similarly, the expansion member 118f may be configured as a member integrated with the second distribution member 112f, or may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution member 111f and at the same time another game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution member 112f, The distribution member 111f is rotated by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the right end is displaced downward, and the second distribution member 112f is rotated by the weight or impact of the other game ball PB2 and is moved to the left end. Is displaced downward.

  Then, the normal path NR is closed by the interference of the expanded member 117f at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111f and the expanded member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112f, and the one game The distribution of the ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 to the normal route NR is suppressed.

  The first distribution member 111f distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special path SR1, and the second distribution member 112f distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special path SR2. After the one game ball PB1 and the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2, respectively, the first distribution member 111f and the second distribution member 112f have weights 115f and The weight 116f returns to the original rotational position.

  Even if the timing at which one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 arrive is not the same, the other game ball PB2 has the second distribution after the one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111f. When reaching the member 112f and the expanding member 117f at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111f interferes with the expanding member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112f, the normal path NR is closed. Then, the first distribution member 111f distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special path SR1, and the second distribution member 112f distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special path SR2. After one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution member 112f, the other game ball PB2 reaches the first distribution member 111f, and the right-side enlarged member 117f of the displaced first distribution member 111f is displaced. The same applies to the case in which the left-hand enlarged member 118f of the second distributing member 112f interferes.

  In the present embodiment, if one game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution member 112f within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111f, the displaced first The enlarged member 117f at the right end of the first distributing member 111f interferes with the enlarged member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112f. The time of 0.5 seconds is the shape of the first distributing member 111f and the second distributing member 112f, the rotational resistance of the first rotating shaft 113f and the second rotating shaft 114f, the weight of the weight 115f and the weight 116f, the tip It can change suitably by changing the shape etc. of these expansion members 117f and 118f. For example, if the shape of the expansion members 113e and 114e is increased, the time can be set longer than the time of 0.5 seconds.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18C, within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution member 111f, another game ball reaches the second distribution member 112f. If not, the first sorting member 111f is rotated by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1, and the right end is displaced downward. However, since the second distribution member 112f does not rotate, the right-side enlarged member 117f of the first distribution member 111f does not interfere with the left-side enlarged member 118f of the second distribution member 112f, and the normal path NR is not affected. Do not close. As a result, the first distribution member 111f distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR. The same applies to the case where no other game ball reaches the first distribution member 111f within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball PB1 at the second distribution member 112f.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, at the same time that one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110f, or within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110f. In addition, when another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110f, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR. Not only a sense of expectation for the ball, but also a sense of expectation for other game balls can be given. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110f, or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110f, another game ball It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110f.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when a plurality of game balls arrive at the route distribution mechanism 110f simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR will be described later. Compared to a configuration (seventh embodiment) realized using a weight sensor or an actuator, it can be realized with a simple configuration.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the first distribution member 111f and the second distribution member 112f can be displaced by rotation about the rotation shafts 113f and 114f, respectively, so that the distribution member itself is deformed. The durability can be improved as compared with a structure that is displaced by bending.

G. Seventh embodiment:
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration and behavior of a path distribution mechanism 110g included in the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the special route SR is provided on the right side of the route distribution mechanism 110g, and the normal route NR is provided on the left side of the route distribution mechanism 110g.

  The path distribution mechanism 110g of the present embodiment includes a storage unit 112g that temporarily stores a game ball that has reached, a weight sensor 114g that measures the weight of the game ball temporarily stored in the storage unit 112g, and a storage An actuator 116g that tilts the portion 112g to the right or left. Then, the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 controls the actuator 116g based on the signal from the weight sensor 114g.

  At the same time that one game ball PB1 arrives at the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g or the MPU 62 reaches 0.5% after one game ball PB1 reaches the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g. It is determined based on the signal from the weight sensor 114g whether another game ball PB2 has reached the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110 within a second.

  More specifically, the MPU 62 recognizes that one game ball PB1 has reached the storage part 112g based on a signal from the weight sensor 114g and starts a timer. Then, when the value of the weight acquired from the weight sensor 114g after the elapse of 0.5 seconds is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the MPU 62 is assumed that one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g. At the same time or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 reaches the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g, another game ball PB2 reaches the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110. judge. On the other hand, when the value of the weight acquired from the weight sensor 114g after 0.5 seconds is less than the predetermined value, 0.5% after one game ball PB1 arrives at the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g. It is determined that the other game balls have not reached the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g within seconds. In the present embodiment, the predetermined value serving as the threshold is set to the weight of 1.5 game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, one game ball PB1 arrives at the storage portion 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g, or one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g. If it is determined that another game ball PB2 has reached the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g within 0.5 seconds after reaching the MPU 62, the MPU 62 drives the actuator 116g to move the storage part 112g to the right side. The one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are distributed to the special route SR.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 arrives at the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g, the other game balls are stored in the path distribution mechanism 110g. If it is determined that the reservoir 112g has not been reached, the MPU 62 drives the actuator 116g to tilt the reservoir 112g to the left, and distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR.

  According to the present embodiment, at the same time that one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110g or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110g, When the game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the special route SR, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the one game ball. In addition, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to other game balls. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the path distribution mechanism 110g or within 0.5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the path distribution mechanism 110g, It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110g.

  Note that the MPU 62 receives 0 when one game ball PB1 reaches the storage unit 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g or at the same time when one game ball PB1 reaches the storage unit 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110g. Within 5 seconds, whether or not another game ball PB2 has reached the storage part 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110 is indicated in the signals from the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b in place of the signal from the weight sensor 114g. You may determine based on. In this case, the weight sensor 114g can be omitted.

H. Eighth embodiment:
FIG. 20 is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. A difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is that a first game ball mechanism 200 capable of entering a game ball is provided at a position upstream of the two first start ports 33.

  The first game ball mechanism 200 includes a ball entrance part 201 into which a game ball can enter and a ball exit part 203 from which the game ball entered enters. In the present embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided at a position where a game ball that has exited from the exit unit 203 enters the first start port 33. An adjustment mechanism 210 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls exiting from the exit ball unit 203 is provided between the entrance ball unit 201 and the exit ball unit 203.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and behavior of the first game ball mechanism 200 provided on the upstream side of the first start port 33 on the left side will be described, and the first game ball mechanism provided on the upstream side of the first start port 33 on the right side will be described. The description of the configuration and behavior of the first game ball mechanism 200 provided on the upstream side of the first start port 33 on the right side is omitted except that the left and right sides are reversed. This is the same as the configuration and behavior of the first game ball mechanism 200 provided on the upstream side of the first start port 33.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the first game ball mechanism 200. The adjustment mechanism 210 of the first game ball mechanism 200 includes a first guide path 211 that is a path for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball entering section 201 and a path that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entering section 201. A certain second guide path 212, a distribution mechanism 214 that distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance section 201 to one of the first guide path 211 and the second guide path 212, and downstream of the distribution mechanism 214 , The first guide path 211 and the second guide path 212 are joined together, and a joining guide path 216 for guiding the game ball to the outgoing ball section 203 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the path length of the second guide path 212 is longer than the path length of the first guide path 211. In the present embodiment, the guide path from the entrance part 201 to the exit part 203 is transparent so that the behavior of the game ball inside the first game ball mechanism 200 can be visually recognized by the player. It is made of resin.

  The distribution mechanism 214 includes a rotating member 214c in which a first piece 214a and a second piece 214b are configured in an L shape, a rotating shaft 214d that supports the rotating member 214c in a rotatable state, and a rotated rotating member And a spring mechanism (not shown) for returning 214c to its original position.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of a game ball that has entered the first game ball mechanism 200. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when one game ball PB1 enters the ball entering portion 201 and the one game ball PB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 214, the first piece 214a becomes the one game ball. Pushed downward by PB1, the rotating member 214c rotates about 90 degrees clockwise about the rotating shaft 214d as shown in FIG. 22B. As a result, the one game ball PB1 is distributed to the first guide path 211. In a state where the distribution mechanism 214 is rotated about 90 degrees clockwise, the second piece 214b is in a state of blocking the entrance to the first guide path 211.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (c), when the one game ball PB1 moves (drops) below the length of the first piece 214a, the rotating member 214c is counteracted about the rotating shaft 214d by a spring mechanism. Rotate clockwise and return to original position. When another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 214 after the rotating member 214c is restored to the original position, the other game ball PB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 214 as described above. The game balls are distributed to the first guide path 211.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22D, before the rotating member 214c is restored to the original position, that is, during the period when the second piece 214b blocks the entrance to the first guide path 211, When the game ball PB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 214, the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 212 by the second piece 214b. After the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the second guide path 212, the rotating member 214c rotates counterclockwise around the rotating shaft 214d by the spring mechanism and returns to the original position.

  The distribution mechanism 214 of the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, so that one game ball that has reached the distribution mechanism 214 is distributed to the first guide path 211, and the one game ball has arrived. If another game ball arrives at the sorting mechanism 214 within 0.5 seconds from that time, the other game ball is sorted to the second guide path 212. On the other hand, when another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 214 after 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the arrival of one game ball, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path 211. Become. The time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the rotating member 214c and the elastic force of the spring of the spring mechanism.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the path length of the second guide path 212 is longer than the path length of the first guide path 211. For this reason, the average time Ta2 required for the other game balls to enter the entrance part 201 and exit from the exit part 203 via the second guide path 212 is the same as the one game ball. The time is longer than the average time Ta1 required for entering the entrance part 201 and exiting the exit part 203 via the first guide path 211.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 201 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 201, the one game More than the time interval from the entry of the sphere into the entry part 201 to the entry of the other game sphere into the entry part 201, from the exit from the exit part 203 of the one game sphere, Adjustment is made so that the time interval from the exit portion 203 of the other game balls to the exit is larger.

  On the other hand, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 201 after 0.5 second has elapsed since one game ball entered the ball entering part 201, the above-described adjustment by the adjusting mechanism 210 is performed. Absent. In other words, if another game ball enters the ball entry unit 201 after 0.5 seconds have passed since the one game ball entered the ball entry unit 201, the ball of the one game ball exits. The time interval from the exit from the part 203 to the exit from the exit part 203 of the other game sphere is from the entrance to the entrance part 201 of the one game sphere to the other game sphere. This is the same as the time interval until the player enters the entrance part 201.

  Here, as described above, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is set as an opportunity to open the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100, and the game ball is put on hold. An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set for the number. Even if a game ball enters the first start port 33 during a period in which the number of reserves reaches the upper limit of 4, the ball is invalidated. For this reason, when the number of reserves in the first start port 33 reaches the upper limit of 4, the player may temporarily interrupt the operation of launching the game ball until the hold is consumed. However, even if the game ball launching operation is interrupted after the number of reserves reaches the upper limit of four, some game balls have already been launched on the game board 30 and the number of reserves reaches the upper limit of four. After that, the game ball may enter the first start port 33, which may give the player a feeling of loss.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided on the upstream side of the first start port 33, and the game ball that has come out from the exit ball portion 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 is the first game ball mechanism 200. The ball is configured to enter the starting port 33. Hereinafter, the effect by providing the 1st game ball mechanism 200 is demonstrated. Note that the player of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment operates the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the ball entry portion 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200 to fire the game ball.

  According to the present embodiment, when one game ball enters the ball entering part 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200 and another game ball enters the ball entering part 201 within 0.5 seconds. For example, this is the case where the one game ball that has been launched from the launch unit 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 enters the first start port 33 and the number of game balls held reaches the upper limit of four. Even so, the first game ball mechanism 200 increases the time interval from when the one game ball is launched from the exit part 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 until the other game ball is launched. Therefore, the hold is digested before the other game ball comes out and enters the first start port 33, and the entry of the other game ball into the first start port 33 becomes effective. The possibility increases.

  In other words, according to the present embodiment, when one game ball that has been launched from the launching unit 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 enters the first start port 33 and the number of reserves reaches the upper limit, However, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it is possible that another game ball that has exited from the exit unit 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 may be effective in entering the first start port 33. , You can improve your interest.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the guide path from the entrance part 201 to the exit part 203 is formed of a transparent resin, the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball inside the guide path. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the behavior of the game ball.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a part of the center accessory 100 included in the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is that a second game ball mechanism 300 into which a game ball can enter is provided at a position upstream of the path distribution mechanism 110.

  The second game ball mechanism 300 includes a ball entry portion 301 into which a game ball can be entered, and two ball exit portions 303a and 303b from which the entered game ball exits. In the present embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 is provided at a position where a game ball that has entered from the openings 101 a and 101 b of the center accessory 100 enters the entrance 301. In addition, the second game ball mechanism 300 is a game in which the game ball that has exited from the first launching part 303a reaches the first sorting part 111 of the path sorting mechanism 110 and has exited from the second launching part 303b. The sphere is provided at a position where it reaches the second sorting unit 112 of the path sorting mechanism 110. An adjusting mechanism 310 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls exiting from the exit ball portions 303a and 303b is provided between the entrance ball portion 301 and the exit ball portions 303a and 303b. In addition, the entrance portion 301 is provided with an entrance detection sensor 104c that detects a game ball.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second game ball mechanism 300. The adjustment mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 includes a first guide path 311 that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entrance unit 301 to the first ball exit unit 303a, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance unit 301. A second guide path 312 for guiding to the second exit section 303b, and a distribution mechanism 314 for distributing the game balls that have entered the entrance section 301 to one of the first guide path 311 and the second guide path 312; It has.

  In the present embodiment, the path length of the second guide path 312 is shorter than the path length of the first guide path 311. Further, in the present embodiment, the guide path from the incoming ball portion 301 to the outgoing ball portions 303a and 303b is such that the behavior of the game ball inside the second game ball mechanism 300 is visible to the player. It is formed of a transparent resin.

  The distribution mechanism 314 includes a rotating member 314c in which a first piece 314a and a second piece 314b are configured in an L shape, a rotating shaft 314d that supports the rotating member 314c in a rotatable state, and a rotated rotating member A spring mechanism (not shown) for returning 314c to its original position.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of a game ball that has entered the second game ball mechanism 300. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), when one game ball PB1 enters the ball entering portion 301 and the one game ball PB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 314, the first piece 314a becomes the one game ball. Pushed downward by PB1, the rotating member 314c rotates about 90 degrees clockwise about the rotating shaft 314d as shown in FIG. 25 (b). As a result, the one game ball PB1 is distributed to the first guide path 311. In a state where the distribution mechanism 314 is rotated about 90 degrees clockwise, the second piece 314b is in a state of blocking the entrance to the first guide path 311.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (c), when the one game ball PB1 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 314a, the rotating member 314c is turned around the rotating shaft 314d by the spring mechanism. Rotate clockwise and return to original position. When another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 314 after the rotating member 314c is restored to the original position, the other game ball PB1 reaches the distribution mechanism 314 as described above. The game balls are distributed to the first guide path 311.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), before the rotating member 314c is restored to the original position, that is, during the period when the second piece 314b blocks the entrance to the first guide path 311, When the game ball PB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 314, the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 312 by the second piece 314b. After the other game balls PB2 are distributed to the second guide path 312, the rotating member 314c rotates counterclockwise around the rotating shaft 314d by the spring mechanism and returns to the original position.

  The distribution mechanism 314 of the present embodiment is provided with the above-described configuration, so that one game ball that has reached the distribution mechanism 314 is distributed to the first guide path 311 and the one game ball has arrived. If another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 314 within 0.5 seconds from the start, the other game ball is distributed to the second guide path 312. On the other hand, when another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 314 after 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the arrival of one game ball, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path 311. Become. The time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the rotating member 314c and the elastic force of the spring of the spring mechanism.

  Therefore, if another game ball enters the ball entry unit 301 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entry unit 301, the one game ball is the first game ball. The other game balls go out from the second outgoing part 303b while going out from the outgoing part 303a.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the path length of the second guide path 312 is shorter than the path length of the first guide path 311. For this reason, the average time Tb2 required for the other game balls to enter the entrance portion 301 and to exit from the second exit portion 303b via the second guide path 312 is the one game. It is shorter than the average time Tb1 required for the ball to enter the entrance portion 301 and exit from the first exit portion 303a via the first guide path 311. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when one game ball enters the ball entrance unit 301 and another game ball enters the ball entrance unit 301 within 0.5 seconds, the one game ball enters the ball entrance unit 301. The first guide path 311 and the second guide ball 311 and the second game ball so that the timing at which the game ball exits from the first ball exit portion 303a and the timing at which the other game ball exits from the second ball exit portion 303b are simultaneous. The route length of the guide route 312 is set.

  On the other hand, when another game ball enters the ball entry unit 301 after 0.5 second has elapsed since the one game ball entered the ball entry unit 301, the one game ball and the other game ball The ball goes out from the first outgoing part 303a, and the above-described adjustment by the adjustment mechanism 310 is not performed. In other words, when another game ball enters the ball entry unit 301 after 0.5 seconds have passed since the one game ball entered the ball entry unit 301, the first game ball of the one game ball The time interval from the outgoing ball from the outgoing ball portion 303a to the outgoing ball from the first outgoing ball portion 303a of the other game ball is determined from the incoming ball to the incoming ball portion 201 of the one game ball. This is the same as the time interval until the other game balls enter the entrance part 201.

  Here, the effect by providing the 2nd game ball mechanism 300 is demonstrated below compared with 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the first embodiment, when one of the game balls enters from the left opening 101a and the other game ball enters from the right opening 101b while the blade members 102a and 102b are opened once. The one game ball passes through the left entrance detection sensor 104a, and the other game ball passes through the right entrance detection sensor 104b. Then, the one game ball reaches the first distribution unit 111 of the path distribution mechanism 110, and the other game ball reaches the second distribution unit 112 of the path distribution mechanism 110. In this case, when the time interval at which the two game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110 is within 0.5 seconds, the two game balls are transferred to the player by the route distribution mechanism 110. The route is distributed to an advantageous special route SR.

  However, in the first embodiment, for example, when two game balls enter continuously from the opening 101a on the left side during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, the two game balls Passes through the left entrance detection sensor 104a and continuously reaches the first distribution unit 111 of the path distribution mechanism 110. In this case, the two game balls normally reach the path distribution mechanism 110 at a time interval within 0.5 seconds, but the structure of the path distribution mechanism 110 is normal. It will be distributed to the route NR.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game balls entering from the left and right openings 101a and 101b are configured to enter the entrance 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300. Even if two game balls enter continuously from one opening, the two game balls enter the entrance 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300.

  Then, if another game ball enters the ball entering part 301 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300, the one game ball Since the game balls and the other game balls of the first ball and the other game balls are simultaneously launched from the first ball portion 303a and the second ball portion 303b, the one game ball and the other game balls The first distribution unit 111 and the second distribution unit 112 are reached at the same time.

  As described above, when one game ball arrives at the first distribution unit 111 of the path distribution mechanism 110 and another game ball reaches the second distribution unit 112, the one game ball and The other game balls are distributed to a special route SR that is advantageous to the player.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when a plurality of game balls enter successively from one opening of the center accessory 100, the plurality of game balls may be distributed to the special route SR. Can be improved and the player's expectation can be improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the path from the entrance part 301 to the exit part 303a, 303b is formed of a transparent resin, the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball inside the guide path. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the behavior of the game ball.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the time interval between the plurality of game balls detected by the entrance detection sensor 104c is 0.5 seconds or less, the MPU 62 displays the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91. Then, an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the situation may be advantageous to the player is executed. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player that the game ball may be distributed to the special route SR, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of another example of the first game ball mechanism. The first game ball mechanism 220 includes a ball entrance part 221 into which a game ball can enter, a ball exit part 223 from which the game ball that has entered the ball exits, and a game ball that enters the ball entrance part 221 The same function as that of the first game ball mechanism 200 shown in FIG. 21 is provided by including the guide path 224 that guides to 223 and the adjustment mechanism 230 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls that exit from the exit ball unit 223. have. In other words, the first game ball mechanism 220, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 221 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 221, More than the time interval from the entry of the game ball into the entrance 221 to the entry of the other game ball into the entrance 221, the exit from the exit 223 of the one game ball The time interval from the exiting part 223 of the other game balls to the exiting ball is adjusted so as to be larger.

  The adjusting mechanism 230 of the first game ball mechanism 220 is provided between the rotating member 233 constituted by the first piece 231 and the second piece 232, and the first piece 231 and the second piece 232, and the rotating member 233 is A rotating shaft 234 that is supported in a rotatable state and a wave-like wave-like portion 235 attached to the second piece 232 are provided. In the present embodiment, the second piece 232 is configured to be longer than the first piece 231.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the adjustment mechanism 230 when a game ball enters the first game ball mechanism 220. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), when one game ball PB1 enters the ball entrance 221 and the one game ball PB1 reaches the first piece 231 of the rotating member 233, the first piece 231 is Pushed downward by one game ball PB1, the rotating member 233 rotates about 15 degrees clockwise about the rotating shaft 234 as shown in FIG. 27 (b). As a result, the wavy portion 235 attached to the second piece 232 protrudes into the guide path 224, and the passage width of the guide path 224 is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (c), when the one game ball PB1 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 231, the rotating member 233 has its own weight of the second piece 232 and the wavy portion 235. To rotate counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 234 and return to the original position. When another game ball reaches the first piece 231 after the rotating member 233 has been restored to the original position, the situation is the same as when one game ball PB1 reaches the first piece 231 described above. In the present embodiment, the time required for the rotating member 233 to return to the original position from the state in which the wavy portion 235 protrudes into the guide path 224 is from the time when the game ball reaches the first piece 231. It is configured to be longer than the time required for the wave-like portion 235 to reach the inside of the guide path 224.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), before the rotating member 214c is restored to its original position, that is, in a state in which the wavy portion 235 protrudes into the guide path 224 and the width of the guide path 224 is narrowed. When another game ball PB2 reaches the adjusting mechanism 230 during the period, the other game ball PB2 comes into contact with the waved portion 235 and falls while vibrating left and right. For this reason, the falling speed of the other game balls decreases, and the time from the entrance part 221 to the exit part 223 becomes longer. After the other game ball PB2 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 231, the rotating member 233 is caused to react with the second piece 232 and the wavy portion 235 as a center around the rotating shaft 234. Rotate clockwise and return to original position.

  As described above, according to the first game ball mechanism 220, another game ball enters the ball entering part 221 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball entering part 221. In this case, the outgoing ball of the one game ball is longer than the time interval from the entrance of the one game ball into the entrance portion 221 to the entrance of the other game ball into the entrance portion 221. The time interval from the exit from the part 223 to the exit from the exit part 223 of the other game balls is adjusted to be larger. The time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the rotating member 233 and the like.

  On the other hand, when another game ball enters the ball entry unit 221 after 0.5 seconds have elapsed since one game ball entered the ball entry unit 221, the adjustment described above by the adjustment mechanism 230 is performed. Absent. In other words, when another game ball enters the ball entry unit 221 after 0.5 seconds have passed since the one game ball entered the ball entry unit 221, the one game ball exits. The time interval from the exit from the part 223 to the exit from the exit part 223 of the other game ball is from the entrance to the entrance part 221 of the one game ball to the other game ball This is the same as the time interval until the ball enters the ball entry part 221.

  In this way, even with the first game ball mechanism 220 which is another example of the first game ball mechanism 200, one game ball that has come out from the ball exit portion 223 of the first game ball mechanism 220 is the first start port 33. When the number of held balls reaches the upper limit after entering the ball, there is a possibility that the ball entering the first start port 33 of another game ball that has started from the ball exit unit 223 of the first game ball mechanism 220 becomes effective. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and to improve interest.

  In addition, the wave-shaped part 235 may be comprised with the member tinged with magnetism. In this way, when the game ball passes in front of the wave-like portion 235 in a state where the wave-like portion 235 protrudes into the guide path 224, the wave-like portion 235 and the game ball are attracted by the magnetic force, and the original of the wave-like portion 235 is obtained. The return to the position is suppressed, and the period in which the wavy portion 235 is pushed out into the guide path 224 becomes longer. As a result, the falling speed of the game ball can be further reduced, and the time required for the game ball to reach the outgoing ball part 223 can be further increased. In addition, if the behavior of the movable accessory such as the waved portion 235 changes depending on the behavior of the gaming ball, and the behavior of the gaming ball changes depending on the behavior of the movable accessory, another configuration is adopted. May be.

I. Variation:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are possible.

I1. Modification 1:
In the above embodiment, the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 are provided in the center object 100, but the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 are provided. Not only in the in-game game area PA2 inside the center game 100, it may be provided in any part of the game area PA where the game balls flow down. For example, the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 may be mounted on a pachinko machine of a type that does not have a center accessory. Even in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

I2. Modification 2:
In the above embodiment, the center accessory 100 includes two openings 101a and 101b, and includes two blade members 102a and 102b that open and close the two openings 101a and 101b, respectively. There may be one opening and one blade member, or three or more.

I3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, the openings 101 a and 101 b of the center accessory 100 are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the center accessory 100, and the path distribution mechanism 110 is located at substantially the left and right center positions of the center accessory 100. However, the openings 101a and 101b of the center accessory 100 and the path distribution mechanism 110 are not limited to these positions, and may be provided at other positions.

I4. Modification 4:
In the above embodiment, the special route SR is set as a route that is more advantageous to the player than the normal route NR, but the special route SR may be set as a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal route NR. Good. In this case, the player feels a sense of tension that other game balls should not reach the path distribution mechanism 110 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches the path distribution mechanism 110. Can be granted. Thus, according to the pachinko machine 10 including the path distribution mechanism 110, various expectations and tensions can be imparted to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

I5. Modification 5:
In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that the first detection time is longer than the second detection time by including the first delay mechanism D1, but includes a special delay mechanism. Alternatively, the first detection time may be longer than the second detection time. Similarly, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to include the second delay mechanism D2 such that the second detection time is longer than the third detection time. Without being provided, the second detection time may be longer than the third detection time.

I6. Modification 6:
In the above embodiment, the position of the final entrance VH is adopted as the reference position when calculating the first detection time, the second detection time, and the third detection time. Another position in the game area PA to be played may be adopted as the reference position. For example, the positions of the openings 101a and 101b of the center accessory 100 may be adopted as the reference position.

I7. Modification 7:
In the above embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is configured so that no other game ball enters for a predetermined period after one game ball enters. However, the first privilege entrance VH1 may be configured such that a plurality of game balls can enter continuously. Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 is configured such that after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period. Although configured, the second privilege entrance VH2 may be configured such that a plurality of game balls can enter continuously.

I8. Modification 8:
In the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which one privilege distribution mechanism is provided with three privilege entrances corresponding to three specific regions. Further, the number (type) of the bonus entrance and specific area is not limited to three, and may be one or two, for example, or four or more. In addition, a configuration in which only one specific area is provided may be adopted, and a configuration may be adopted in which the type of special gaming state to be transferred is determined by internal lottery when the game ball has passed the specific area. Good.

I9. Modification 9:
In the above embodiment, another game ball is routed at the same time that one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 or within a predetermined time after one game ball arrives at the route distribution mechanism 110. When the distribution mechanism 110 is reached, a route through which the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed is defined as a special route SR (first route), while one game is stored in the route distribution mechanism 110. A path through which one game ball is distributed when another game ball does not reach the route distribution mechanism 110 within a predetermined time after the ball arrives is defined as a normal route NR (second route). May be.

I10. Modification 10:
In the above embodiment, a partition may be provided between the entrance detection sensor 104a and the entrance detection sensor 104b. In this way, the game ball entering from the left opening 101a surely enters the left entrance detection sensor 104a, and the game ball entering from the right opening 101b is surely right To enter the incoming detection sensor 104b.

  In addition, if the partition wall has a shape extending to the path distribution mechanism 110 side, the game ball that has entered from the ball detection sensor 104a reliably reaches the first distribution unit 111 of the path distribution mechanism 110 and enters the The game ball that has entered from the ball detection sensor 104 b surely reaches the second distribution unit 112 of the path distribution mechanism 110. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the possibility that the game ball is distributed to the special route SR, and it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the game.

I11. Modification 11:
In the above embodiment, the left guide path 106a and the right guide path 106b have a bilaterally symmetric structure, but the left guide path 106a and the right guide path 106b may have different inclinations and lengths. For example, in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above, a configuration may be adopted in which the inclination of the right guide path 106b is increased and the position of the incoming ball detection sensor 104b is closer to the path distribution mechanisms 110c and 110d. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a difference in the advantages of the left and right openings 101a and 101b, and to improve the interest of the game.

I12. Modification 12:
In the above embodiment, when another game ball reaches the first delay mechanism D1 within 5 seconds after the arrival of one game ball at the first delay mechanism D1, the rotational speed of the cylindrical member 171 is increased. The configuration may be such that the delay time of the game ball is shortened. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game ball does not want to continuously enter the first privilege entrance VH1, and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when two game balls have entered the final entrance VH and the two game balls enter the first privilege entrance VH1, unnecessary delay of the game ball is suppressed. Can do.

  In addition, a spherical space in which game balls temporarily stay may be provided as a delay mechanism. As the spherical space, for example, a size that can accommodate one game ball and an opening is provided below the space can be adopted.

  When a game ball enters such a spherical space, the game ball vibrates slightly and stays in the space temporarily. When the minute vibration ends, the game ball falls from the opening and proceeds to the next path. When one game ball stays in the spherical space and another game ball enters the spherical space, the one game ball that is staying is pushed out by the other game ball and opened. The configuration may be such that the delay of the game ball is released by dropping from the part. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, as described above, unnecessary delay of the game ball may be suppressed.

I13. Modification 13:
In the above embodiment, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b are equal to or less than a predetermined time, and the time intervals are equal to or less than the predetermined time. In this case, the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 execute effects. Instead, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the detected time intervals of the plurality of game balls are included in the predetermined range. When the determination is made and the time interval falls within a predetermined range, the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 may be configured to produce effects.

  Further, the MPU 62 may be configured to select the type of effect to be executed according to the detected time interval of the game balls.

I14. Modification 14:
In the above embodiment, the passage detection sensor 107 is provided in a special route where the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 merge, but the passage detection sensor 107 includes the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR1. It may be provided on at least one of the routes SR2. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a failure has occurred in the route distribution mechanism 110 and that there is a possibility that the player is cheating. A healthy game can be secured.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, MPU62 performs abnormality alert | report by determining whether the time interval of the some game ball detected by the entrance detection sensors 104a and 104b is below predetermined time. However, instead of this, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b are within a predetermined range. Thus, it may be determined whether or not notification is executed.

  Further, the passage detection sensor 107 may be provided on the normal route NR instead of the special route SR. In this case, the MPU 62 uses the passage detection sensor 107 provided on the normal route NR even though the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b are not less than the predetermined time. Any configuration may be employed as long as various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are notified of an abnormality when a game ball is not detected.

I15. Modification 15:
In the above embodiment, the MPU 62 determines whether or not to perform abnormality notification using the signals received from the two entrance detection sensors 104a and 104b and the signal received from the passage detection sensor 107. Instead of this, it may be determined whether or not the notification is executed using only the signal received from the passage detection sensor 107.

  Specifically, in the above embodiment, when two game balls are normally distributed to the special route SR by the route distribution mechanism 110, the two game balls are detected by the passage detection sensor 107 for 0.5 seconds. Detected at time intervals within Therefore, the MPU 62 determines not to execute the notification when another game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107. . On the other hand, if no other game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 within 0.5 seconds after the detection of one game ball by the passage detection sensor 107, a problem occurs in the path distribution mechanism 110. The MPU 62 determines that the notification is to be executed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a failure has occurred in the route distribution mechanism 110 and that there is a possibility that the player is cheating. A healthy game can be secured.

I16. Modification 16:
In the eighth embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided at a position where the game ball that has exited from the exit ball unit 203 enters the first start port 33. The game area PA may be provided at another position.

  For example, the first game ball mechanism 200 may be provided at a position where a game ball that has exited from the exit unit 203 enters the second start port 34.

  In addition, for example, the first game ball mechanism 200 may be provided at a location other than the position where the game ball that has exited from the exit unit 203 enters the first start port 33 or the second start port 34. Even if it does in this way, when another game ball enters into the entrance part 201 within 0.5 second after the entrance of one game ball into the entrance part 201 of the 1st game ball mechanism 200, Since the time interval of the game ball exit can be made larger than the time interval of the game ball entering, the behavior of the game ball can be inflected, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. In addition, when a plurality of game balls enter the entrance portion 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200, an adjustment is made such that the time interval when the game ball exits is larger than the time interval at the time of entry. Then, there is a case where the adjustment is not performed, so that it is possible to give an inflection to the time interval of the game balls that exit from the exit unit 203, and to improve the interest of the game.

I17. Modification 17:
In the eighth embodiment, the path length of the second guide path 212 of the first game ball mechanism 200 is configured to be longer than the path length of the first guide path 211, but the first guide path 211 and the second guide The path 212 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the path length of the second guide path 212 is configured to be shorter than the path length of the first guide path 211, but a delay mechanism that delays the game ball is provided in the middle of the second guide path 212. Also good.

  Even if it does in this way, it takes from the game ball entering the ball entrance part 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200 until the game ball exits the ball exit part 203 via the second guide path 212. The average time Ta <b> 2 is set to be longer than the average time Ta <b> 1 required for a game ball to enter the ball exit unit 203 via the first guide path 211 after the game ball enters the ball entrance unit 201. Can do.

  As a result, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 201 within 0.5 seconds after the first game ball enters the ball entering part 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200, the one game ball More than the time interval from the entrance of the game ball into the entrance portion 201 to the entrance of the other game ball into the entrance portion 201, the exit from the exit portion 203 of the one game ball It is possible to increase the time interval from another game ball to the ball exit unit 203.

I18. Modification 18:
In the eighth embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 is provided at a position where the game balls that have exited from the exit ball portions 303 a and 303 b reach the path distribution mechanism 110. May be provided at other positions in the game area PA.

  In the eighth embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 has the other game balls entered within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the entrance 301. When entering the part 301, the timing at which the one game ball exits from the first exit part 303a and the timing at which the other game ball exits from the second exit part 303b are simultaneous. However, the timings at which the one game ball and the other game ball exit may not be the same.

  For example, the adjustment mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 may cause the other game ball to enter the ball entering part 301 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 301. The first outgoing ball of the one game ball is longer than the time interval from the entrance of the one game ball into the entrance portion 301 to the entrance of the other game ball into the entrance portion 301. What is necessary is just to have the function to adjust so that the time interval from the exit from the part 303a to the exit from the second exit part 303b of the other game balls is smaller. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give an inflection to the behavior of the game ball and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the adjustment mechanism 310 adjusts the above-described adjustment when another game ball enters the ball entry unit 301 after 0.5 second has elapsed since one game ball entered the ball entry unit 301. Since no adjustment is made, there are cases where the adjustment is made such that the time interval when the game ball goes out is smaller than the time interval at the time of entry, and the case where the adjustment is not made. An inflection can be given to the time interval of the game balls exiting from 303b, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, for example, on the downstream side of the second game ball mechanism 300, a ball-entry part, an accessory, or the like that may have a more advantageous result for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that arrive is smaller. In such a case, the second game ball mechanism 300 reduces the time interval between the game balls, so that the player can be given a sense of expectation that an advantageous result will be obtained. it can.

I19. Modification 19
In the eighth embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 includes the two exit ball portions 303a and 303b, but may be configured to include one exit ball portion. Even in such a configuration, another game ball enters the entrance portion 301 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the entrance portion 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300. In this case, the time interval of the game balls that reach the accessory can be made smaller than the time interval of the game balls that have entered the second game ball mechanism 300, so that the behavior of the game balls is suppressed. Can improve interest.

  However, according to the configuration including the two outgoing ball portions 303a and 303b as in the eighth embodiment, another game is played within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the incoming ball portion 301. When a ball enters the entrance portion 301, the one game ball and the other game balls can be exited from separate exit portions 303a and 303b, so that the second game ball mechanism 300 The game balls that have entered the ball can be dispersed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the behavior of the distributed game balls, and to improve the interest of the game. Moreover, since the case where the said other game ball goes out from the 1st ball part 303a and the case where the said other game ball comes out from the 2nd ball part 303b occur, it suppresses the behavior of the game ball. It can be given and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the second game ball mechanism 300 may be configured to include three or more ball exit portions. In this case, the game balls that have entered the second game ball mechanism 300 can be further dispersed.

I20. Modification 20:
In the eighth embodiment, the path distribution mechanism 110 is provided at a position where the game balls that have exited from the exit ball portions 303a and 303b of the second game ball mechanism 300 arrive. Instead, the path distribution mechanism in the other embodiment described above may be provided.

  In addition, the behavior of the plurality of game balls that have arrived at the position where the game balls that have exited from the exit ball portions 303a and 303b of the second game ball mechanism 300 arrive according to the time intervals of the plurality of game balls that arrive. There may be provided other objects that give changes.

  Even in such a configuration, another game ball enters the entrance portion 301 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the entrance portion 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300. In this case, since the time interval of the game balls reaching the accessory can be made smaller than the time interval of the game balls entering the second game ball mechanism 300, the behavior of the game ball received from the accessory Can give an inflection to the change of the project and improve the interest.

I21. Modification 21:
In the said 8th Embodiment, although the guide path in the 1st game ball mechanism 200 and the 2nd game ball mechanism 300 is formed with transparent resin, these guide paths are formed with the member which is not transparent. Also good.

I22. Variation 22:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, such as a pachinko machine that makes a lottery lottery based on the game ball entering the start opening, and the right to enter the game ball in a specific area of the special device This is also a pachinko machine equipped with a payout means for paying out a game ball as a game medium, such as a pachinko machine that generates a big hit, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, etc. The invention can be applied.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, a part of the function realized by software may be realized by hardware, or a part of the function realized by hardware may be realized by software.

J. et al. About the invention group extracted from the said embodiment and modification:
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

<Feature A group>
The following feature A group is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature A1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The route allocating means may receive another game ball at the same time that one game ball reaches the route allocating means or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route allocating means. When the game reaches the route distribution means, the game machine is configured to distribute the one game ball and the other game balls to the first type route.

  According to the feature A1, when one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution unit, the other game balls When the minute means is reached, the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed to the first type route.

  Here, when the first type route is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or one time at the route distribution means. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that other game balls want to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game balls arrive. Also, another game ball reaches the route distribution means at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means. In such a case, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has a sense of expectation for one game ball but also other game balls. A sense of expectation can also be imparted.

  On the other hand, when the first type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second type route, the other game balls are routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route distribution means. It is possible to give a player a sense of tension that he / she does not want to reach the distribution means.

  Thus, according to the feature A1, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature A2]
A gaming machine according to feature A1,
The route allocating means determines that the one game is played when another game ball does not reach the route allocating means within a predetermined time after the one game sphere reaches the route allocating means. A gaming machine characterized in that a ball is distributed to the second type route.

  According to the feature A2, when another game ball does not reach the route distribution unit within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distribution unit, the one game ball is It is distributed to the second type route.

  Here, when the second type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first type route, the route distribution means is configured to prevent one game ball from being distributed to the second type route. The expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution means at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means at the same time as the game balls arrive, It can be given to players.

  On the other hand, when the second type route is more advantageous to the player than the first type route, one game ball is placed in the route distribution means so that one game ball is distributed to the second type route. It is possible to give the player a feeling of tension that other game balls do not want to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival.

  As described above, according to the feature A2, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature A3]
A gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2,
The first type route includes a first type I route and a second type I route,
The path distribution unit includes a first distribution unit, a second distribution unit, and a rotation shaft that supports the path distribution unit in a rotatable state.
Simultaneously with the arrival of one game ball at the first distribution unit or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the first distribution unit, the other game balls If you reach the distribution part of 2,
By suppressing the rotation of the path distribution means around the rotation axis,
The first distribution unit distributes the one game ball to the first type 1 route,
The second distribution unit distributes the other game balls to the second type 1 route,
When another game ball does not reach the second distribution unit within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the first distribution unit,
When the path distribution means rotates around the rotation axis,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first distribution unit distributes the one game ball to the second type route.

  According to the feature A3, the route distribution means for distributing the game balls can be realized with a simple configuration.

[Feature A4]
A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism that allows a game ball to enter inside,
The gaming machine, wherein the first type route, the second type route, and the route distribution means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature A4, it is possible to improve interest when a game ball enters the inside of the accessory mechanism.

[Feature A5]
A gaming machine according to feature A4,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings through which a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism;
A plurality of opening and closing means for opening and closing the plurality of openings, respectively;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature A5, since the accessory mechanism includes a plurality of openings and opening / closing means, it is easy to continuously enter a plurality of game balls inside the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a lot of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, and a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature A6]
A gaming machine according to feature A5,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the route distribution means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature A6, when a game ball is inserted from the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, one game ball arrives at the path distribution unit or one at the path distribution unit. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature A7]
A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route.

  According to the feature A7, the first type route is more advantageous for the player than the second type route, and therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route distribution unit, or the route distribution unit. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature B group>
The following feature group B is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature B1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
An accessory mechanism provided in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter inside;
A first specific area which is provided in the inside of the accessory mechanism and which gives the player a first privilege when a game ball passes;
First detection means for detecting passage of the game ball through the first specific area;
A second specific area that is provided inside the accessory mechanism and is an area that gives a player a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege when a game ball passes;
Second detection means for detecting passage of the game ball through the second specific area;
A gaming machine comprising
The first detection time, which is the average time required for the game ball to be detected by the first detection means after the game ball passes through a predetermined reference position inside the accessory mechanism, is the reference position. A game that is longer than a second detection time that is an average time required for the game ball to be detected by the second detection means after the game ball has passed through Machine.

  According to the feature B1, since the first detection time is longer than the second detection time, when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism, one game ball Although the game ball is likely to pass through the second specific area, other game balls pass through the first specific area first, and the first privilege that is disadvantageous to the second privilege is given to the player. Generation | occurrence | production of the situation which will be provided can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism.

[Feature B2]
A gaming machine according to feature B1,
The first detection time is configured to be longer than the second detection time by providing delay means for delaying the game ball from reaching the detection position detected by the first detection means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature B2, since the gaming machine includes the delay unit, the first detection time can be made longer than the second detection time.

[Feature B3]
A gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2,
Inside the above-mentioned accessory mechanism, there is a entrance where a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through any specific area. There is a ball opening,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reference position is a position of the final entrance.

  According to the feature B3, since the position of the final entrance is set as the reference position, when a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance, one game ball is likely to pass through the second specific area. Nevertheless, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which another game ball is detected by the first detection unit first and the first privilege that is disadvantageous to the second privilege is given to the player. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance.

[Feature B4]
A gaming machine according to Feature B3,
In the inside of the accessory mechanism, downstream of the fixed entrance, there is an entrance where a game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, the game ball is the first specified There is a first bonus entrance that is determined to pass the area,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first bonus entrance is configured such that after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period.

  According to feature B4, after one game ball has entered the first privilege entrance, other game balls do not enter for a predetermined period of time, so a plurality of game balls enter the final entrance entrance. In the case of a ball, the player can be given a sense of expectation that a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege will be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B5]
A gaming machine according to Feature B3 or Feature B4,
In the inside of the accessory mechanism,
A third specific area that is an area for giving a player a third privilege that is more advantageous than the second privilege when the game ball passes;
Third detection means for detecting passage of the game ball through the third specific area;
Is provided,
A first privilege distribution mechanism that distributes a privilege to be given to a player by distributing a game ball is provided downstream of the final entrance in the inside of the accessory mechanism,
The first privilege distribution mechanism includes at least:
A game entrance into which the game balls distributed by the first privilege distribution mechanism can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the first specific area. The first bonus entrance to do,
A game entrance into which the game balls distributed by the first privilege distribution mechanism can enter, and when a game ball enters, a privilege more advantageous than the first privilege may be given. Bonus promotion entrance to be confirmed,
Is provided,
A second privilege distribution mechanism is provided downstream of the privilege promotion entrance to distribute the privilege to be given to the player by distributing the game ball,
The second privilege distribution mechanism includes at least:
A game entrance into which the game balls distributed by the second privilege distribution mechanism can enter, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the second specific area. A second bonus entry gate,
A game entrance into which the game balls distributed by the second privilege distribution mechanism can enter is confirmed, and when a game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through the third specific area. A third bonus entry gate,
Is provided,
The third detection time, which is the average time required for the game ball to be detected by the third detection means after the game ball has passed through the fixed entrance, is the first detection time and the first detection time. A gaming machine configured to be shorter than the detection time of 2.

  According to the feature B5, since the third detection time is configured to be shorter than the first detection time and the second detection time, when a plurality of game balls enter the accessory mechanism In this case, although one game ball is likely to pass through the third specific area, another game ball passes through the first specific area or the second specific area first, and the third privilege The occurrence of a situation in which the first privilege or the second privilege that is more disadvantageous than the player is given to the player can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism.

  Further, according to the feature B5, after the game ball enters the fixed entrance and the grant of the privilege is confirmed, the type of the privilege to be given is determined according to the type of the entrance into which the game ball enters. Determined in stages. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the privilege type is determined step by step, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature B6]
A gaming machine according to Feature B5,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second privilege entrance is configured such that after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period.

  According to feature B6, after one game ball enters the second bonus entrance, other game balls do not enter for a predetermined period of time, so a plurality of game balls enter the bonus promotion entrance. In the case of entering a ball, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a third privilege that is more advantageous than the second privilege will be given, and to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature C group>
The following feature C group is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature C1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The route distribution means includes
It can be displaced by the weight or impact of the game ball,
At the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means, or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means, another game ball reaches the route distribution means. In the first case, the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed to the first type path by being displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball and the other game balls,
In the second case where another game ball has not reached the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means, the displacement in the first case A gaming machine characterized by allocating the one game ball to the second type path by displacing by a small amount or not displacing.

  According to the feature C1, when one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution unit, the other game balls When the minute means is reached, the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed to the first type route.

  Here, when the first type route is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or one time at the route distribution means. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that other game balls want to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game balls arrive. Also, another game ball reaches the route distribution means at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means. In such a case, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has a sense of expectation for one game ball but also other game balls. A sense of expectation can also be imparted.

  On the other hand, when the first type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second type route, the other game balls are routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route distribution means. It is possible to give a player a sense of tension that he / she does not want to reach the distribution means.

  Thus, according to the feature C1, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature C1, it is possible to realize the route distribution means for distributing the game balls with a simple configuration.

[Feature C2]
A gaming machine according to feature C1,
The route distribution means includes
A rotation shaft for supporting the path distribution means in a rotatable state;
A gaming machine that can be displaced by rotation about the rotation axis.

  According to the feature C2, since the path distribution unit can be displaced by rotation about the rotation axis, the durability is improved as compared with the configuration in which the path distribution unit itself is deformed and displaced. Can do.

[Feature C3]
A gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism that allows a game ball to enter inside,
The gaming machine, wherein the first type route, the second type route, and the route distribution means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature C3, it is possible to improve interest when a game ball enters the accessory mechanism.

[Feature C4]
A gaming machine according to Feature C3,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings through which a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism;
A plurality of opening and closing means for opening and closing the plurality of openings, respectively;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature C4, since the accessory mechanism includes a plurality of openings and opening / closing means, it is easy to continuously enter a plurality of game balls inside the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a lot of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, and a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature C5]
A gaming machine according to Feature C4,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the route distribution means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature C5, when a game ball is made to enter from the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, one game ball arrives at the path distribution unit or one at the path distribution unit. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature C6]
A gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route.

  According to the feature C6, the first type route is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, and therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route distribution unit or the route distribution unit. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature D group>
The following feature group D is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature D1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The first type route includes a first type I route and a second type I route,
The path distribution means includes a first distribution member and a second distribution member,
At the same time that one game ball arrives at the first distribution member or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the first distribution member, the other game balls When the distribution member of 2 is reached,
The first distribution member is displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball,
The second sorting member is displaced by the weight or impact of the other game ball,
While the displaced first distributing member and the displaced second distributing member interfere with each other, the one game ball and the other game ball are prevented from being distributed to the second type path. ,
The first distribution member distributes the one game ball to the first type 1 path,
The second distribution member distributes the other game balls to the second type 1 path,
When another game ball does not reach the second sorting member within a predetermined time after the one gaming ball reaches the first sorting member,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first distributing member is displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball and distributes the one game ball to the second type path.

  According to the feature D1, when one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution unit, the other game balls When the minute means is reached, the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed to the first type route.

  Here, when the first type route is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or one time at the route distribution means. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that other game balls want to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game balls arrive. Also, another game ball reaches the route distribution means at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means. In such a case, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has a sense of expectation for one game ball but also other game balls. A sense of expectation can also be imparted.

  On the other hand, when the first type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second type route, the other game balls are routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route distribution means. It is possible to give a player a sense of tension that he / she does not want to reach the distribution means.

  Thus, according to the feature D1, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature D1, the route distribution means for distributing the game balls can be realized with a simple configuration.

[Feature D2]
A gaming machine according to feature D1,
The first sorting member is
A first rotating shaft that supports the first distributing member in a rotatable state;
Displaceable by rotation about the first axis of rotation;
The second sorting member is
A second rotating shaft for supporting the second distributing member in a rotatable state;
A gaming machine characterized by being displaceable by rotation about the second rotation axis.

  According to the feature D2, since the first distribution member and the second distribution member can be displaced by rotation around the rotation axis, the distribution member itself is deformed and displaced. Thus, durability can be improved.

[Feature D3]
A gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism that allows a game ball to enter inside,
The gaming machine, wherein the first type route, the second type route, and the route distribution means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature D3, it is possible to improve interest when a game ball enters the accessory mechanism.

[Feature D4]
A gaming machine according to Feature D3,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings through which a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism;
A plurality of opening and closing means for opening and closing the plurality of openings, respectively;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature D4, since the accessory mechanism includes a plurality of openings and opening / closing means, it is easy to continuously enter a plurality of game balls inside the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a lot of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, and a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D5]
A gaming machine according to Feature D4,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the route distribution means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

  According to feature D5, when a game ball is inserted from the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, one game ball arrives at the path distribution unit or one at the path distribution unit. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D5,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route.

  According to the feature D6, the first type route is a more advantageous route for the player than the second type route, so that one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit or the route distribution unit. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature E group>
The following feature group E is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature E1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The route distribution means includes
At the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means, or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means, another game ball reaches the route distribution means. A determination means for determining whether or not it has arrived,
At the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means, or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means, another game ball reaches the route distribution means. If it is determined by the determination means that it has arrived, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route,
If the determination means determines that another game ball has not reached the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distribution means, the one game A gaming machine characterized by allocating a ball to the second type route.

  According to the feature E1, when one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit, or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution unit, another game ball When the minute means is reached, the one game ball and the other game balls are distributed to the first type route.

  Here, when the first type route is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or one time at the route distribution means. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that other game balls want to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game balls arrive. Also, another game ball reaches the route distribution means at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distribution means or within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball at the route distribution means. In such a case, not only the one game ball but also other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has a sense of expectation for one game ball but also other game balls. A sense of expectation can also be imparted.

  On the other hand, when the first type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second type route, the other game balls are routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route distribution means. It is possible to give a player a sense of tension that he / she does not want to reach the distribution means.

  Thus, according to the feature E1, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature E2]
A gaming machine according to feature E1,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism that allows a game ball to enter inside,
The gaming machine, wherein the first type route, the second type route, and the route distribution means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

  According to the feature E2, it is possible to improve interest when a game ball enters the inside of the accessory mechanism.

[Feature E3]
A gaming machine according to feature E2,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings through which a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism;
A plurality of opening and closing means for opening and closing the plurality of openings, respectively;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature E3, since the accessory mechanism includes a plurality of openings and opening / closing means, it is easy to continuously enter a plurality of game balls inside the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a lot of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, and a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature E4]
A gaming machine according to feature E3,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the route distribution means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

  According to feature E4, when a game ball is inserted from the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, one game ball arrives at the path distribution unit or one at the path distribution unit. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature E5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route.

  According to the feature E5, since the first type route is more advantageous to the player than the second type route, the one game ball arrives at the route distribution unit or the route distribution unit. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball wants to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature F group>
The following feature F group is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature F1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A gaming ball mechanism provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
A gaming machine comprising
The game ball mechanism is
The entrance part where game balls can enter,
A ball exiting portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball entrance portion exits from the game ball mechanism;
If another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the entrance portion within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the entrance portion, More than the time interval from the entrance of the game ball to the entrance part to the entrance of the other game ball to the entrance part, from the exit from the exit part of the one game ball Adjusting means for adjusting the time interval from the exit part of the other game balls to the exit to be greater;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature F1, when one game ball enters the entrance part of the game ball mechanism and another game ball enters the entrance part within a predetermined time, Since the time interval between the game balls can be made larger than the time interval, the behavior of the game ball can be inflated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, for example, when a pitching portion or an accessory that may have a disadvantageous result for the player if the time interval between a plurality of reaching game balls is small is arranged downstream of the game ball mechanism The game ball mechanism of feature F1 increases the time interval between the game balls, so that the player can be given a sense of expectation that an adverse result can be avoided. it can.

[Feature F2]
The gaming machine according to Feature F1,
The adjusting means includes
The adjustment is not performed when the other game ball enters the entrance portion after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball entered the entrance portion. To play.

  According to the feature F2, there is a case where an adjustment is performed in which the time interval when the game ball is launched is larger than the time interval when the game ball is entered, and a case where the adjustment is not performed. An inflection can be given to the time interval of the game balls coming out of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature F3]
A gaming machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2,
The adjusting means includes
A first guideway that is a route for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance part;
A route for guiding a game ball that has entered the entrance, and a second guide route different from the first guide route;
A distribution unit that distributes the one game ball and the other game ball that have entered the ball entrance section to either the first guide path or the second guide path;
A path where the first guide path and the second guide path are merged downstream of the allocating means, and a merge guide path for guiding the game ball to the outgoing ball part;
With
The distribution means includes
While distributing the one game ball that has reached the distribution means to the first guide path,
If the other game ball reaches the distribution means within a predetermined time after the one game ball arrives, the other game ball is distributed to the second guide path;
If the other game ball reaches the distribution means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball arrived, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path,
The first guide path and the second guide path are:
The average time required for the game ball to exit from the exiting part via the second guide path after the game ball enters the entrance part is the game ball in the entrance part. A gaming machine configured to be longer than an average time required for a game ball to exit from the exiting portion via the first guide path after entering the ball.

  According to the feature F3, when another game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering part, the one game ball enters the ball entering part. More than the time interval from the entry to the entry of the other game ball to the entry of the other game ball, the exit from the exit of the other game ball is the exit from the exit of the other game ball. The time interval to the sphere can be increased.

[Feature F4]
A gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3,
The game area is provided with a starting ball entrance where a game ball can enter,
Entering the game ball into the starting ball entering part is set as an opportunity to release other actors, and an upper limit is set for the number of game balls to be held,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming ball mechanism is provided at a position where a gaming ball that has been launched from the exiting part enters the starting entrance part.

  According to the feature F4, it is possible to enter a game ball that has been launched from the launching part into the starting entrance part.

  Further, according to the feature F4, when another game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after one game ball enters the ball entering part of the game ball mechanism, for example, the game ball mechanism Even if one game ball that has started to enter the starting ball part enters the starting ball entry part and the number of reserved game balls reaches the upper limit, Since the time interval from the start of another game ball to the start of another game ball is increased, the time between the start of another game ball and the start entrance part The hold is digested, and there is a high possibility that another game ball will enter the starting entrance part.

  Therefore, even when one game ball that has started from the game ball mechanism has entered the start ball game part and the number of reserves has reached the upper limit, Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that entering the starting entrance part of other game balls may become effective, and it is possible to improve the interest.

[Feature F5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F4,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming ball mechanism is configured so that a player can visually recognize the behavior of the gaming ball in the gaming ball mechanism.

  According to the feature F5, since the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball in the game ball mechanism, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the behavior of the game ball and to improve the interest.

<Feature G group>
The following feature G group is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature G1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A gaming ball mechanism provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
A gaming machine comprising
The game ball mechanism is
The entrance part where game balls can enter,
A ball exiting portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball entrance portion exits from the game ball mechanism;
If another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the entrance portion within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the entrance portion, More than the time interval from the entrance of the game ball to the entrance part to the entrance of the other game ball to the entrance part, from the exit from the exit part of the one game ball Adjusting means for adjusting the time interval from the exiting part of the other game balls to the exiting ball to be smaller;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature G1, when one game ball enters the entrance portion of the game ball mechanism and another game ball enters the entrance portion within a predetermined time after the entrance, Since the time interval between the game balls can be made smaller than the time interval, the behavior of the game ball can be inflated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, for example, when a pitching portion or an accessory that may have a result that is more advantageous for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that arrive is smaller, is arranged downstream of the game ball mechanism. The game ball mechanism of the feature G1 reduces the time interval between the game balls, so that a player can be given a sense of expectation that an advantageous result will be obtained.

[Feature G2]
A gaming machine according to feature G1,
The adjusting means includes
The adjustment is not performed when the other game ball enters the entrance portion after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball entered the entrance portion. To play.

  According to the feature G2, there is a case where an adjustment is made in which the time interval when the game ball is launched is smaller than the time interval at the time of entry, and a case where the adjustment is not performed. An inflection can be given to the time interval of the game balls coming out of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature G3]
A gaming machine according to Feature G1 or Feature G2,
The game ball mechanism is
As the exiting part, it has at least two exiting parts including a first exiting part and a second exiting part,
The adjusting means includes
If the other game ball enters the entrance part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the entrance part,
Causing the one game ball to exit from the first exit portion, and causing the other game ball to exit from the second exit portion,
The first outgoing part of the one game ball is longer than the time interval from the entrance of the one game ball into the entrance part to the entrance of the other game ball into the entrance part. The game machine is characterized in that the time interval from the first ball to the second ball of the other game ball is adjusted to be smaller.

  According to the feature G3, when another game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering part, the one game ball and the other game Since the balls can be made to come out from different exit parts, the game balls that have entered the game ball mechanism can be dispersed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the behavior of the distributed game balls, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G4]
A gaming machine described in feature G3,
The adjusting means includes
When the other game ball enters the entrance portion after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball enters the entrance portion,
A gaming machine characterized in that the one game ball and the other game ball are made to exit from the first exit part and the adjustment is not performed.

  According to the feature G4, a case where another game ball comes out from the first ball part and a case where another game ball comes out from the second ball part occur. Inflection can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature G5]
A gaming machine according to Feature G3 or Feature G4,
The adjusting means includes
If the other game ball enters the entrance part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the entrance part,
The timing at which the one game ball exits from the first exit part and the timing at which the other game ball exits from the second exit part are adjusted so as to be simultaneous. A gaming machine.

  According to the feature G5, when one game ball enters the ball entrance part and another game ball enters the ball entrance part within a predetermined time, the one game ball and the other game ball Can be launched simultaneously from different launching parts.

  In addition, for example, when a pitching portion or an accessory that may have a result that is more advantageous for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that arrive is smaller, is arranged downstream of the game ball mechanism. The game ball mechanism of feature G5 allows game balls to be launched simultaneously from different launching units, so that a strong expectation that an advantageous result may be obtained can be given to the player. it can.

[Feature G6]
A gaming machine according to any one of features G3 to G5,
The adjusting means includes
A first guide path that is a path for guiding the game ball that has entered the entrance part to the first exit part;
A second guide path that is a route for guiding the game ball that has entered the entrance part to the second exit part;
A distribution unit that distributes the one game ball and the other game ball that have entered the ball entrance section to either the first guide path or the second guide path;
With
The distribution means includes
While distributing the one game ball that has reached the distribution means to the first guide path,
If the other game ball reaches the distribution means within a predetermined time after the one game ball arrives, the other game ball is distributed to the second guide path;
If the other game ball reaches the distribution means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball arrived, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path,
The first guide path and the second guide path are:
The average time required for the game ball to exit from the second exit portion via the second guide path after the game ball enters the entrance portion is It is configured to be shorter than the average time required for a game ball to enter the first ball exit section via the first guide path after the game ball enters the ball. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the feature G6, when another game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering part, the one game ball enters the ball entering part. More than the time interval from the entry to the entry of the other game ball to the entry of the other game ball, the exit from the exit of the other game ball is the exit from the exit of the other game ball. The time interval to the sphere can be reduced.

[Feature G7]
A gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G6,
The game board is provided with an accessory that changes the behavior of the reached plurality of game balls according to the time interval of the reached plurality of game balls,
The game machine is characterized in that the game ball mechanism is provided at a position where a game ball that has come out from the exit part reaches the accessory.

  According to the feature G7, it is possible to cause the game ball that has been launched from the launching section to reach the accessory.

  Further, according to the feature G7, when one game ball enters the entrance portion of the game ball mechanism and another game ball enters the entrance portion within a predetermined time, the game object is reached. Since the time interval of the game balls to be played can be made smaller than the time interval of the game balls that have entered the game ball mechanism, the change in the behavior of the game balls received from the actors can be given an inflection. Improvements can be made.

[Feature G8]
A gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G7,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming ball mechanism is configured so that a player can visually recognize the behavior of the gaming ball in the gaming ball mechanism.

  According to the feature G8, since the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball in the game ball mechanism, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the behavior of the game ball and to improve interest.

<Feature H group>
The following feature group H is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature H1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A gaming ball mechanism provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
A gaming machine comprising
The game ball mechanism is
The entrance part where game balls can enter,
A ball exiting portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball entrance portion exits from the game ball mechanism;
If another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the entrance portion within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the entrance portion, The time interval from the exit from the exit part of the game ball to the exit from the exit part of the other game ball is from the entrance of the one game ball to the entrance part. Adjusting means for adjusting different game balls so as to be different from the time interval until the entrance to the entrance part;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature H1, when one game ball enters the entrance part of the game ball mechanism and another game ball enters the entrance part within a predetermined time, Since the time interval can be different from the time interval for entering the game sphere, the behavior of the game sphere can be given an inflection, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Feature I group>
The following feature group I is extracted from the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or combinations thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to appropriately improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature I1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A detecting means provided in the gaming area for detecting a gaming ball;
Determining means for determining whether time intervals of a plurality of game balls detected by the detecting means satisfy a predetermined condition;
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature I1, since the predetermined effect is executed when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection unit satisfy a predetermined condition, for example, the plurality of game balls detected by the detection unit In a gaming machine that may be in an advantageous situation for the player when the time interval satisfies a predetermined condition, it is suggested to the player through a predetermined performance that the situation may be advantageous. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be improved.

[Feature I2]
A gaming machine according to feature I1,
The determination means determines that the time interval satisfies the predetermined condition when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means are equal to or less than a predetermined time. To play.

  According to the feature I2, for example, in a gaming machine that may be advantageous to the player when the time interval between the plurality of game balls detected by the detecting means is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time, the player's game The degree of attention to can be improved.

[Feature I3]
A gaming machine according to Feature I1 or Feature I2,
A plurality of the detection means;
The determination means is a time between a timing at which a game ball is detected by one of the plurality of detection means and a timing at which a game ball is detected by another detection means of the plurality of detection means. A game machine characterized by determining whether a target interval satisfies the predetermined condition.

  According to the feature I3, in a gaming machine including a plurality of detection means, it is possible to improve a player's attention to the game.

[Feature I4]
A gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined effect is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the situation is advantageous for a player.

  According to the characteristic I4, in a gaming machine that may be advantageous for the player when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection unit satisfy a predetermined condition, the advantageous situation is obtained. It is possible to suggest to the player that there is a possibility, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game.

<Feature J group>
The following feature J group is extracted from the above-described embodiment, modification, or a combination thereof. And at least one part of the following subjects can be solved.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a game result is known. Among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those that determine a gaming result based on a specific area through which a game ball injected into the gaming area has passed.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to improve the soundness of the game, it is preferable that an abnormality or a malfunction occurring in the gaming machine can be quickly detected. Note that such a problem also occurs in general gaming machines using game balls.

[Feature J1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A detecting means provided in the gaming area for detecting a gaming ball;
Informing means for informing based on time intervals of a plurality of game balls detected by the detecting means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature J1, for example, when there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating In a gaming machine in which the time interval of a plurality of game balls detected by the detecting means changes, there is a possibility that the malfunction may occur or that the fraud may be performed. be able to.

[Feature J2]
A gaming machine according to feature J1,
The detection means includes
First detection means provided in the game area for detecting a game ball;
Second detection means for detecting a game ball downstream from the first detection means;
Including
The gaming machine further includes:
First determination means for determining whether time intervals of a plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means satisfy a predetermined condition;
Second determination means for determining whether the notification condition is satisfied based on the result of the determination by the first determination means and the detection result of the game ball by the second detection means;
With
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies when the second determination means determines that the notification condition is satisfied.

  According to the feature J2, the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area can be detected by the first detection means and the second detection means, and the first determination means and the second determination means allow the gaming machine It is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the game area, and that there is a possibility that the player is cheating.

  For example, based on a combination of a result of determination as to whether or not a time interval between a plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means satisfies a predetermined condition and a result of detection of the game balls by the second detection means Whether or not there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine, and whether or not there is a possibility that the player is cheating. It can be detected and notified.

[Feature J3]
A gaming machine according to feature J2,
The first determination means determines that the time interval satisfies the predetermined condition when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means are less than or equal to a predetermined time. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the feature J3, when there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine, or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating Based on the combination of the result of determination as to whether or not the time interval of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means is equal to or less than a predetermined time and the result of detection of the game ball by the second detection means It is possible to notify that there is a possibility of the occurrence of the malfunction and that the fraud may be performed. As a result, a healthy game can be secured.

[Feature J4]
A gaming machine according to feature J2 or feature J3,
The second determination unit is configured to notify the notification when a game ball is detected by the second detection unit even though it is not determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the first determination unit. A gaming machine characterized by determining that a condition is satisfied.

  In a gaming machine in which a game ball may be detected by the second detection means when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means satisfy a predetermined condition, the first detection is performed. If a game ball is detected by the second detection means even though the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the means do not satisfy a predetermined condition, the game balls are provided in the game area of the gaming machine. There is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable object that is being held, and that there is a possibility that the player has been cheating.

  According to the feature J4, when the game balls are detected by the second detection means even though the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means do not satisfy the predetermined condition, It is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in a movable accessory provided in the game area of the gaming machine, and that there is a possibility that the player is cheating. . As a result, a healthy game can be secured.

[Feature J5]
A gaming machine according to any one of features J2 to J4,
A plurality of the first detection means;
The first determination means includes a timing at which a game ball is detected by one of the plurality of first detection means and a game by another detection means of the plurality of first detection means. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether a time interval from a timing at which a ball is detected satisfies a predetermined condition.

  According to feature J5, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of first detection means, there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in a movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine, Can inform that there is a possibility of fraud. As a result, a healthy game can be secured.

[Feature J6]
A gaming machine according to feature J1, further comprising:
Determining means for determining whether time intervals of a plurality of game balls detected by the detecting means satisfy a predetermined condition;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  According to the feature J6, for example, when there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine or when there is a possibility that the player has been cheating In a gaming machine in which the time intervals of a plurality of gaming balls detected by the detecting means do not satisfy a predetermined condition, there is a possibility that the malfunction may occur or that the fraud may be performed. It can be notified that there is.

[Feature J7]
A gaming machine according to feature J6,
The determination means determines that the time interval satisfies the predetermined condition when another game ball is detected within a predetermined time after the detection means detects one game ball. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature J7, when there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine, or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating Based on whether or not another game ball is detected within a predetermined time after the detection means detects one game ball, there is a possibility of occurrence of the malfunction or fraud. It can be notified that there is a possibility. As a result, a healthy game can be secured.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature is shown below.

Pachinko machine (feather type):
A launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a launch operation by a player;
A starting pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
An accessory mechanism that has an opening, and from which the game ball can enter,
An opening means for opening the opening of the accessory mechanism based on the fact that a game ball has entered the starting entrance portion;
Detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a specific area provided inside the accessory mechanism;
When the detection means detects the passage of a game ball, a privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the player;
A gaming machine comprising:

Pachinko machines (Digipachi type):
A launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a launch operation by a player;
A starting pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area;
Special information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting entrance part,
Special information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for determining whether or not to give a privilege to a player based on the special information stored in the special information storage means;
A privilege granting means for granting the privilege to the player when the determination means determines that the privilege is granted;
A gaming machine comprising:

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the technical features in the embodiments and the modifications corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the summary section of the invention are to solve some or all of the above-described problems, or In order to achieve part or all of the effects, replacement or combination can be performed as appropriate. Further, if the technical feature is not described as essential in the present specification, it can be deleted as appropriate.

10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. .. Window part 18a ... Glass unit 19 ... Upper plate 20 ... Lower plate 23 ... Lever 24 ... Production operation button 25 ... Operation handle 30 ... Game board 31 ... Guide rail 31a ... Inner rail portion 31b ... Outer rail portion 32 ... General prize opening 33 ... First starting port 34 ... Second starting port 42 ... Nail 43 ... Out port 45 ... Display unit 45a ... First hold display section 45b ... Second hold display section 45c ... Round display section 46 ... Speaker 47 ... Various lamps 60 ... Main controller 61 ... Main control board 62 ... MPU
63 ... ROM
64 ... RAM
67a-67g ... winning detection sensor 70 ... power supply device 71 ... payout control device 72 ... payout device 73 ... launch control device 74 ... game ball launch mechanism 80 ... voice light emission control Equipment 81 ... Sound emission control board 82 ... MPU
83 ... ROM
84 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 90 ... Display control apparatus 91 ... Display apparatus 100 ... Center object 101a ... Opening part 101b ... Opening part 102a ... Blade member 102b ... Blade member 104a ... Entering ball Detection sensor 104b ... Entrance detection sensor 104c ... Entrance detection sensor 106a ... Guide path 106b ... Guide path 107 ... Pass detection sensor 108 ... V detection sensor 110 ... Path swing 110c ... Path distribution mechanism 110d ... Path distribution mechanism 110e ... Path distribution mechanism 110f ... Path distribution mechanism 110g ... Path distribution mechanism 120 ... selection mechanism 121 ... cylindrical member 122 ... entrance 130 ... disc-like rotating body 140 ... first privilege distribution mechanism 141 ... rotating body 142 ... partition wall 144. .. Bulkhead 146 ... Discharge mechanism 160 ... Second privilege distribution mechanism 161 ... Rotating body 162 ... Bulkhead 164 ... Bulkhead 166 ... Discharge Ejection mechanism 171 ... Cylinder member 172 ... Drive unit 173 ... Magnetic member 200 ... First game ball mechanism 201 ... Entrance part 203 ... Ejection part 203 ... First exit Ball part 210 ... Adjusting mechanism 211 ... First guide path 212 ... Second guide path 214 ... Distributing mechanism 214a ... First piece 214b ... Second piece 214c ... Rotation Member 214d ... Rotating shaft 216 ... Junction guide path 220 ... First game ball mechanism 221 ... Entrance part 223 ... Exit part 224 ... Guide path 230 ... Adjustment mechanism 231 ... 1st piece 232 ... 2nd piece 233 ... Rotating member 234 ... Rotating shaft 235 ... Wave-like part 300 ... 2nd game ball mechanism 301 ... Entry part 303a .. ... First exit portion 303a ... outlet portion 303b ... second exit portion 310 ... adjustment mechanism 311 ... first guideway 312 ... second guideway 314 ... allocation Mechanism 314a ... first piece 314b ... second piece 314c ... rotating member 314 ... rotating shaft D1 ... first delay mechanism D2 ... second delay mechanism S1 ... first detection sensor S2 ... second detection sensor S3 ... third detection sensor T1 ... first 1 detection time T2 ... 2nd detection time T3 ... 3rd detection time PA ... game area PA1 ... game outside game area PA2 ... game area inside game SR ... special route SR1 ... First special route SR2 ... Second special route NR ... Normal route VH ... Final entry UH ... Special promotion entrance OH1 ... Exit entry VH1 ... 1st privilege entrance VH2 ... 2nd privilege entrance VH3 ... 3rd privilege entrance VZ1 ... 1st specific area VZ2 ... 2nd specific area VZ3 ... 3rd specific area

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route that is provided in the game area and is a predetermined game ball route;
A path of a game ball provided in the gaming area and predetermined, a second type path that is different from the first type path;
Route distribution means provided in the game area, for distributing game balls to the first type route or the second type route;
A gaming machine comprising
The route allocating means may receive another game ball at the same time that one game ball reaches the route allocating means or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route allocating means. When the game reaches the route distribution means, the game machine is configured to distribute the one game ball and the other game balls to the first type route.

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