JP2019042099A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine where a plurality of ball entry ports are excellently arranged to cause game balls to enter.SOLUTION: A stage 810 is provided with: a rolling surface of a center upper step stage 811A which supports game balls entering from prescribed entrances 801, 802 from below and, when they are viewed from above, rotates the game balls so that they can move within a prescribed range; and a plurality of winning holes of an upper side start winning device 831 or the like where the game balls rotating while being supported below by the rolling surface can enter and which are provided separately in a planar view. At the stage 810, it is possible to change a flow-down direction of the game balls in accordance with shapes, so that it is possible to guide the game balls to the winning hole of the upper start winning device 831 or game balls to the winning hole of a big winning device 834 without using nails. Thus, it is possible to excellently suppress that entry probability of the upper start winning device 831 or the big winning device 834 deviates from design value due to influences of nails.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

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

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball flowing down the game area enters a predetermined starting opening provided in the game area, a predetermined lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the large winning opening By opening the movable part provided at the entrance, a special gaming state in which a large number of winning balls can be acquired is generated (for example, Patent Document 1). In the game board which forms the game area, the passage which guides game balls to the entrance such as the starting opening and the big winning opening, and the passage which leads to the out opening without entering the ball into these entrances are formed There are many nails to do.

JP, 2008-161638, A

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the configuration in which a plurality of winning openings such as a starting opening and a large winning opening are suitably arranged to enable the game ball to enter.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of ball entrances can be suitably arranged to make it possible to enter a gaming ball.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game ball which enters from a predetermined entrance is supported from the lower side, and when viewed from the upper side, a rolling surface which rolls the game ball movably within a predetermined range, and the lower surface by the rolling surface A ball entry port to which game balls rolling while being supported can enter, and having a plurality of ball entry ports provided at different positions;
First detection means provided downstream of the first ball entrance which is a part of the ball entrances among the plurality of ball entrances, and capable of detecting the game ball entering the first ball entrance; ,
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when a game ball is detected by the first detection means;
Among the plurality of ball entrances, the entrance permission posture which is provided at the entrance portion of the second ball entrance different from the first ball entrance and which allows the game ball to enter the second ball entrance, A movable portion capable of switching between an entrance restricting attitude for restricting entry of the game ball into the second entrance and
Switching means for switching the movable part to the entry permitted posture when the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined first result;
And a second detection means provided downstream of the second ball entrance and capable of detecting a game ball entering the second ball entrance.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably arranging a plurality of ball entrances and enabling entry of gaming balls.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing a pachinko machine in an open state A perspective view showing a pachinko machine in another open state The perspective view which shows a pachinko machine in still another open state Front view of a pachinko machine Front view showing the front block of the pachinko machine removed Front view of the game board Back side perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of a pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing (A) is a cross-sectional view of the distributor as viewed from the front, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the distributor as viewed from the right, and (c) is a top view of two guide plates arranged in the front-rear direction , (D) is a cross-sectional view of the induction plate taken along the line A-A in FIG. (A) is a front view of the lower structure, (b) is a top view of the distribution apparatus A schematic diagram explaining the distribution result by the distribution device Front view of the game board in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment (A) is an enlarged view of a region A1 in FIG. 16, (b) is a cross-sectional view of each part shown in FIG. 17 (a) cut behind the surface of the distribution passage, (c) is a view Sectional view of the game board on line CC of 17 (a) (A) is an enlarged view of a region A2 in FIG. 16, (b) is a cross-sectional view in which each portion shown in FIG. 18 (a) is cut behind the surface portion of the ball guiding portion Perspective cross section near the ball guide (A) is an enlarged view of a region A3 in FIG. 16, (b) is a top view of a region where a protrusion is formed An enlarged view of the upper right portion of the pachinko machine 100 in the modification of the second embodiment Front view of a game board in a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment A perspective view of the game board viewed from the upper right side A perspective view of the game board viewed from the upper right side A perspective view of the game board horizontally cut at a position above the stage The schematic diagram for demonstrating the modification of a distribution apparatus

  The embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball-and-ball game machine which is a type of gaming machine, and then a variation and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes of the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in order.

<Structural configuration>
First, the configuration of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows an integral structure of the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101. 3 shows the state in which the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows the state in which the rear block 104 is open to the intermediate block 103. It shows. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. In addition, various wiring is abbreviate | omitted in each figure, and a part of structure of the game board 400 is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.3 and FIG.6.

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

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

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side (the left side plate portion 113 side) in the left-right direction of the outer frame 101. The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (connected) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main part of the pachinko machine 100 pivots one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100 The proximal end side is configured to be pivotable forward with the other end side (right side) as the pivot distal end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, the shaft portion provided on the intermediate block 103 is supported from the lower side by the shaft support portion provided on the outer frame 101, and the shaft portion provided on the shaft support portion Is configured to be pivotable by being inserted. In addition, the structure which makes the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 containing the intermediate block 103 turnable is not only the said structure, but provides an axial hole in the intermediate block 103 side, forms an axial part in the outer frame 101 side, etc. It is good also as other composition.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 have a function of releasing the connection between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is the outer frame 101. It is attached to be removable. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward by a predetermined amount. Ru. Thus, the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is removable from the outer frame 101.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100, an intermediate block locking mechanism for restricting the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism for restricting the opening and closing of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism and a front A lock operating mechanism is provided which is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operation mechanism exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  When the right rotation operation by the operation key (not shown) is performed as the predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated. Thereby, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 and the movable portion 143 provided in the outer frame 101 as a part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is allowed to open and close the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, in response to the left rotation operation by the predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 is released, and the front block 102 is allowed to open and close the intermediate block 103. Become.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism that restricts the opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. After this, the rear block 104 can be switched between the state in which opening and closing is prohibited (opening and closing prohibited state) and the state in which opening and closing is permitted (opening and closing permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is assumed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism is configured by two opening / closing restriction portions 150A, 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150C provided in the rear block 104. . The three open / close restricting portions 150A to 150C are provided with turning pieces 151A to 151C which can be rotated. The rotation pieces 151A to 151C change their engagement state with the opening portion arranged to overlap back and forth in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation, whereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And the opening / closing permissible posture corresponding to the opening / closing permissible state can be switched. When all the pivoting pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing permissible posture, the respective pivoting pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 enters the opening / closing permissible state with respect to the intermediate block 103. In addition, as the opening and closing prohibited posture and the opening and closing permitted posture, the opening and closing prohibited state and the opening and closing permitted state may be switched by changing at least one of the position and the direction of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, It may be configured to move in a fixed direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the component in each device transitions between a plurality of postures.

  Of the three pivoting pieces 151A to 151C, two pivoting pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed on the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One pivoting piece 151C, which is exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponds to the remaining part, is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103, as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the pivoting pieces 151A to 151C to the open / close allowable position only by the operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103, thereby making the security Is elevated.

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

  When the front block 102 is closed with respect to the middle block 103 (the front block 102 is closed), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is allowed to move so as to allow the game ball to flow down, specifically, it is restricted The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow-down restricting piece 161 is disposed behind the guiding passage (not shown) for guiding the gaming ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement permitting state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, movement of the gaming ball from the middle block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, when the front block 102 is open with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the open state of the front block 102), the pressing of the flow-down restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing portion 162 is released. As a result, the flow-down regulating piece 161 is in a movement prohibited state in which it projects toward the front block 102 side. The flow-down regulating piece 161 protrudes into the guiding passage in the movement inhibition state, and prevents the flow of the gaming ball to the downstream side. Thereby, movement of the gaming ball from the middle block 103 to the front block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the middle block 103 is closed to the outer frame 101 at the lower end on the rear side of the middle block 103 and on the rotating tip side An open / close detection switch 108 is provided to detect whether or not the switch is closed, and as shown in FIG. 3, for example, at the lower end portion on the front side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotating tip side (right side in front view) An open / close detection switch 109 is provided to detect whether the front block 102 is closed for 103.

  Next, each configuration of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be described in order.

  The front block 102, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100, is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. Function as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly composed of a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and has a plurality of functional parts attached to the front and back of the base frame 201. A state in which the front decoration 210 forming the front of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A formed including the front view central portion of the front block 102 on the front side of the base frame 201 Is attached. When the base frame 201 constituting the front block 102 and the front decorative body 210 are combined, the opening 210A is formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction over a wide range excluding the outer peripheral portion to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. Through this opening 210A, an intermediate block 103 including a game board 400 located behind the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player.

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

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

  The central panel 220 has a function as a cover that allows the rear side to be visible while closing the opening 210A formed through in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front face decoration 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the central panel 220 has a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201 and a light transmitting property fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221. A front plate 222 (see FIG. 1), and a light transmissive rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted on the rear side of the panel frame 221 substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap therebetween. There is.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired in accordance with the progress of the game and game balls lent out from the game arcade. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 for operating the ball removal mechanism. The reservoir 231 includes an inlet 231A for introducing game balls from the interior of the pachinko machine 100 into the reservoir 231, and an outlet (not shown) for causing the game balls to flow out of the reservoir 231 into the interior of the pachinko machine 100; An outlet (not shown) formed upstream of the outlet is provided. The game ball is released from the storage section 231 to the player without being taken into the interior of the pachinko machine 100 by opening the discharge port. The ball releasing mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  The game balls acquired according to the game progress and the game balls lent out according to the lending operation to the lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage section 231 through the inflow port 231A. In addition, the storage portion 231 is formed to open at the upper side, and through this opening portion, a game ball owned by the player is manually inserted, or a game ball to be lent out in the game arcade is supplied.

  The gaming balls having flowed into the storage section 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outlet and the outlet are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a line. When the ball pulling operation (for example, the pressing operation) on the ball pulling operation member 232 is not performed, the gaming ball is guided to the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball pulling operation is performed on the ball pulling operation member 232, the gaming ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage portion 241 having the game ball inlets 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the outlet 241B (see FIG. 1) and the outlet 241B. And a ball removing operation member 242 for operating the ball removing mechanism 243. The game balls and the like acquired in accordance with the game progress mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage section 231 is full, they flow into the storage section 241 through the inflow port 241A. Further, even in response to the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the reservoir 241 is inclined downward toward the outlet 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by the ball pulling operation (for example, pressing operation) on the ball pulling operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 242, the release state is maintained until the return operation (for example, pressing operation again) on the ball pulling operation member 242 is performed. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) is provided behind the inflow port 241A to detect whether or not the game balls are excessively stored in the storage portion 241.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 has a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front face decoration 210, and a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252, and And a release stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) for disabling the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, the game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the amount of the rotation. When the contact sensor 254 does not detect the contact between the launch handle 252 and the player, or when the launch operation is disabled by the operation of the launch stop switch 255, the launch handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launcher 330.

  Further, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are disposed on the back side of the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge portion 211 has an upper center edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on the left and right with respect to the upper center edge 211A, and an upper left edge It has left side edge 211D located lower side to 211B and right side edge 211E located lower side to upper right side edge 211C as a light emission part, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emission part Devices 271-275 are installed.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 which allows the player to perform an input operation different from the launch operation. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a pressing operation device 261 capable of pushing operation, a rotation operation device 262 capable of rotating operation, and a selection operation device 263 capable of performing up / down / left / right direction operation. With regard to the player, the effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, the device setting operation for setting the volume and the light amount of each device for executing the effects of the pachinko machine 100, or the player It is possible to execute effect setting operations and the like that can execute the effects of the pachinko machine 100 according to the previous game by inputting information, and the player or the game arcade manager can execute these operations as necessary. It is assumed. The input operation unit (for example, the annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) which the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, vertically moved, or moved by input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid. It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is configured to be executable by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation or during the input operation By operating the input part at a plurality of timings, it is possible to make various effects accompanied by the input operation such as positively prompting the input operation.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 has a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and the base frame A game board supporting mechanism for rotatably and detachably supporting the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism for fixing the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400 Based on an instruction from a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the game board 400 and integrally controlling the progression of the game, and a command from the main control device 370. And an auxiliary control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and status notification.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guiding passage portion 301A in which a guiding passage for guiding gaming balls discharged from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed; A plurality of wires (not shown) and an opening 301 B in which the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The openings 301B are shaped to penetrate in the front-rear direction below the gaming board 400, and a plurality of wirings inserted through the openings 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, upper left audio device 281 and upper right audio device 282) for electrically connecting the devices provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) The signal relay apparatus 311 includes a wire, and has a function as a relay board for relaying a part of the wire.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 has a flat base 401 having a through hole through which game balls such as the discharge port 401 can pass back and forth, and an outer rail smoothly curved from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, an inner rail 403 smoothly curved from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, a return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and an upper right end of the outer rail 402 And an anti-recoil member 405 attached. The outer rail 402 is for guiding the game ball fired from the launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball, which has been released into the game area from the firing passage 401B formed by the portion while the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face in parallel, from returning to the shooting passage 401B. The anti-recoil member 405 has a shock absorbing property that prevents the game ball from recoiling so that the game ball heading to the right side over the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side through the upper center again. For example, it is formed of a material such as damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a space between the outer rail 402 and the guiding member 335 for guiding the gaming ball from the launcher 330 toward the launch passage 401 B, and the shot launched from the launcher 330 does not exceed the return ball prevention mechanism 404 and fires. The game balls returned from the passage 401B are returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) through the return ball passage portion 163 disposed below the gap.

  The game ball advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area, and moves (flows down) while falling by its own weight in the game area. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape in which an area having a front and rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is a major part. The game area is generally divided by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is generally planarized by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is generally planar by the base 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into The various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  The launcher 330, as shown in FIG. 3, includes a ball feed mechanism 331 for sequentially delivering the gaming balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 for driving the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). (See Fig. 10), a launch mechanism 333 for launching game balls arranged at the launch position, a launch solenoid 334 (see FIG. 10) for driving the launch mechanism 333 and a game ball launched from the launch mechanism 333 of the game board 400. And a guiding member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. The launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 as described above, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, main controller 370 includes a main control substrate 920 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case 371 having a split structure for accommodating main control substrate 920. The main control substrate 920 is accommodated inside the translucent substrate case 371 sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, main controller 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of game board 400. Specifically, the mounting portion 372 is rotatably connected to and fixed on the back side of the base 401 of the game board 400, and the main control device 370 is mounted on the mounting portion 372. Thus, not only the back side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 by turning the attachment portion 372, the main control device 370 is connected to the game board 400. It can be easily checked with it attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so as not to be removable without leaving a trace, and the removal status of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub control device 390 includes a sub control substrate 940 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case 391 having a split structure for accommodating the sub control substrate 940. Similar to the main control substrate 920, for example, the sub control substrate 940 is accommodated in the translucent substrate case 391 sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, various structures disposed in the game area in the game board 400 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400. FIG. Note that FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic outline of main structures provided in the game area, such as the central structure 420 and the lower structure 421. Moreover, in FIG. 7, for reference, a part of the flow-down path of the game ball in the game board 400 is illustrated by an arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a flow change member such as a nail 411 or a windmill 412 for changing the flow direction and the flow speed of the game ball, and a central portion disposed approximately at the center of the base 401. A structure 420, a distribution device 481 disposed on the left side of the central structure 420, a lower structure 421 disposed on the lower side (downstream side) with respect to the central structure 420, and a lower structure 421 In the lower structure 421, the big winning device 434 arranged below the sorting device 782 in the lower structure 421, and the lower side of the big winning device 434 in the lower structure 421 And a first special device disposed on the lower side with respect to the upper middle starting winning device 432 in the lower structure 421, and a starting device (specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 432) according to the second special symbol arranged in A starting device (specifically, lower middle start winning device 431) according to a symbol, a general winning device 439 disposed to the right of the upper middle starting winning device 432 in the lower structure 421, and a game board 400 A general winning device 438 arranged on the left side of the lower structure 421 and to the left of the lower structure 421, a combination operating device 435 arranged on the upper right side of the game board 400 and on the right of the central structure 420, And a starting device 436 according to a normal pattern disposed on the upper right side of the board 400 and on the right side of the central structure 420. In addition, in the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, it is comprised as an apparatus with which the combination operation apparatus 435 and the starting apparatus 436 were integrated. Instead of this, the combination operating device 435 and the starting device 436 may be separately provided.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned lower middle start winning device 431 etc. (see FIG. 10), corresponding to each switch The entry of the gaming ball into the predetermined area is detected. For example, the lower middle start winning switch 441 that detects gaming balls that have entered the lower middle starting winning device 431, the upper middle starting winning switch 442 that detects gaming balls that have entered the upper middle starting winning device 432, the big winning device 434 Winning switch 444 to detect the game ball that entered the game, combination operation switch 445 to detect the game ball entered the combination operation device 435, start switch 446 to detect the game ball entered the starting device 436, general winning device General winning switches 448, 449, etc. for detecting the game balls having entered into 438, 439 are installed in the game board 400.

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors (see FIG. 10) for the purpose of fraud prevention (see FIG. 10), and it is possible to detect an abnormality that has occurred in the pachinko machine 100. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493 and the like are installed in the game board 400.

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

  Note that each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or a device in which two or more winning devices (for example, the lower middle starting winning device 431 and the upper middle starting winning device 432) are integrated. The winning device may be configured by the player, and the starting device such as the lower middle starting winning device 431 does not necessarily have to be a winning opening from which a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out when the gaming ball enters. The ball game may not be paid out, but may be a ball opening to be released again to the game area.

  Each of the lower middle starting winning device 431 according to the first special symbol, and the general winning device 438 and the general winning device 439 does not change the entry probability of the gaming ball into them, and enters the gaming ball which has entered the base 401 Guide to the back side. Further, the upper middle starting winning device 432 relating to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball only to the starting device according to the second special symbol, and instead or in addition to that, the starting device according to the first special symbol (ie It may be provided in one or more of the side middle start winning device 431) and the general winning devices 438 and 439. Further, the mechanism for changing the entry probability of the gaming ball may be constituted by a driving means such as an electrically driven solenoid or the like, and is represented by a mechanism operated by the weight of the gaming ball entering the predetermined area. It may be configured by a mechanism that operates mechanically.

  The upper middle start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol, the upper middle middle entrance control mechanism 452 to change the entry probability of the gaming ball into its inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the upper middle And an upper middle entrance restriction solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving the entrance restriction mechanism 452. The upper middle entrance restriction mechanism 452 includes a movable piece driven by the upper middle entrance restriction solenoid 462, and when the upper middle entrance restriction mechanism 452 is in the entrance prohibition posture, the movable piece is an entrance (a winning opening). The game ball can not enter the upper middle start winning device 432 by closing the), but if the upper middle entrance restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry permitted posture, the game ball is opened by the entrance of the movable piece. The upper middle start winning device 432 can be entered.

  The upper middle entering restricting mechanism 452 is the upper side when the game ball having entered the starting device 436 relating to the normal symbol is won by the lottery based on detection by the starting switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the middle approach regulating solenoid 462, the state shifts to the approach permitted attitude only for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the big winning device 434 has an entry restricting mechanism 454 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the inside by a transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the entry restricting mechanism 454. An entrance restricting solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) for changing the attitude is provided. When the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the game ball can not enter the big winning device 434 by the entry restriction mechanism 454 closing the entrance (the winning opening), but the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry permission posture If the entry restriction mechanism 454 opens the entrance, the gaming ball can enter the winning device 434.

  In addition to the entry control mechanism 454 and the entry control solenoid 464 described above, the big winning device 434 is a non-specified passage or the game ball that has entered the big winning device by the transition between the non-induction attitude and the induction attitude. A distribution mechanism (not shown) for distributing to a specific passage, and a switching solenoid that changes the attitude of the distribution mechanism to switch the guiding destination of the gaming ball may be provided. A special passage and a non-specific passage are formed in the inside, and the gaming ball entering the big winning device is guided to the non-specific passage when the sorting mechanism has a predetermined non-induction posture, When the minute mechanism is in a predetermined guiding posture, it is guided to a specific passage. The specified passage, the non-specified passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to vary the transition of the gaming state, and give the player an advantageous playing state as a bonus when the game ball enters the specified passage. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as an approach permission posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism which changes the entering probability of the game ball to the inside such as upper middle entering restriction mechanism 452 and entering restriction mechanism 454, etc., each mechanism is constituted and a prize winning opening of each device In response to the change in posture of the operating member that switches between the special state where the game ball can enter (or the ball entrance) and the normal state where the game ball can not enter, at least the position and orientation of the operation member according to each posture Any one may be different. In addition, as a mechanism to change the entry probability of the gaming ball such as the upper middle entering restriction mechanism 452 and the entry restriction mechanism 454, it is not necessary to set the state in which the gaming ball can not enter into the normal state. In the special state, the attitude of the operating member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is more easily entered than in the normal state.

  The game ball can enter the big winning device 434 when the player has won the big hit lottery. Specifically, a lottery based on the fact that the gaming ball having entered the lower middle start winning device 431 pertaining to the first special symbol is detected by the lower middle starting winning switch 441 (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery" Lottery based on the fact that the game ball entered into the upper middle start winning device 432 pertaining to the second special symbol is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442 (hereinafter referred to as “second special symbol lottery (Also referred to as “)”, the entry control solenoid 464 operates. By this operation, the entrance restricting mechanism 454 takes an entrance permitted posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times.

  The team operating device 435 is a device for setting the conditions necessary for the big winning device 434 to start operation. After winning the jackpot lottery, on the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes, the big winning device 434 starts operation. Therefore, the player can start the special game state at the timing intended by the player if the player wins the jackpot. In addition, it is not necessary to set it as the structure which the big prize device 434 starts operation on condition of passage of the game ball of the team operating device 435 necessarily, instead of or in addition to that, by progress of predetermined time The big winning device 434 may be configured to start operation.

  The distribution device 481 is a distribution device having a vertically long, substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer shape. The detailed configuration of the sorting device 481 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, but an inlet 601 communicating with the play area on the left side with respect to the central structure 420 is formed above the sorting device 481. Below the device 481, there are formed a first outlet 611 (see FIG. 13) and a second outlet 612 (see FIG. 13) to which the game balls entered from the inlet 601 are distributed.

  The gaming balls having entered the sorting device 481 from the inlet 601 are distributed to either the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 while flowing down the inside of the sorting device 481 from the upper side to the lower side, and the outlet of the distribution destination Discharged from The details of the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device 481 will be described later with reference to FIG. The game balls discharged from the first outlet 611 enter the lower structural body 421 and are guided to the distribution device 482 (arrow Q1). The game ball discharged from the second outlet 612 also enters the lower structure 421 and is guided to the distribution device 482 (arrow Q2).

  The distribution device 482 is a plate-like distribution device called a so-called "clone". The detailed configuration of the distribution device 482 will be described later with reference to FIG. 14. However, in the distribution device 482, a first outlet 671 (see FIG. 14) is formed at the center of the plate-like portion. Outside the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672 (see FIG. 14), the third outlet 673 (see FIG. 14), and the fourth outlet 674 (see FIG. 14) are dished in the order from the first outlet 671. It is formed in the circumferential direction centering on the center of the part.

  The game balls (arrows Q1 and Q2) discharged from the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 by the distribution device 481 described above, flow down the game area on the left side with respect to the central structure 420 to the left of the lower structure 421 A game ball (arrow Q3) entering from the formed entrance, and a game ball (arrow Q4) entering from the entrance formed on the upper right side of the lower structure 421 by flowing down the right play area with respect to the central structure 420 Is the gaming ball capable of entering the sorting device 482, and the gaming ball entering the sorting device 482 rolls the plate-like portion, and the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, Or, it is distributed to one of the fourth exit 674. The game balls distributed to the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, or the fourth outlet 674 are discharged on the right side of the sorting device 482, as shown in FIG.

  The distribution device 482 is configured to be rotatable around the center of the plate-like portion. The distribution device 482 includes a drive mechanism 456 (see FIG. 14) for rotating the distribution device 482 and a drive motor 466 such as a stepping motor or a DC motor as a drive source for operating the drive mechanism 456 (see FIG. 10). And are provided. The distribution device 482 is continuously rotated by the drive by the drive mechanism 456 while the pachinko machine 100 is operated by electric power. In addition, rotation of the distribution apparatus 482 may be what rotates continuously, and may be what rotates continuously by rotating intermittently, and according to the state of a game. The pivoting operation may be different, or may be controlled not to pivot in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a time saving gaming state).

  The big winning device 434 disposed below (downstream) the right side portion of the sorting device 482 is the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673 when the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted position. Or, it is possible to receive any of the gaming balls discharged from the fourth outlet 674 at the entrance (prize opening).

  The upper middle starting winning device 432 disposed below the left side portion of the big winning device 434 has the entry regulating mechanism 454 of the large winning device 434 in the entry regulating state, and the entry limiting mechanism 452 of the upper middle starting winning device 432. In the entry permitted position, either of the game balls discharged from the first exit 671 or the second exit 672 can be received at the entrance (winning opening).

  The lower middle starting winning device 431 disposed below the left side portion of the upper middle starting winning device 432 has the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 in the entry restricted state, and the entrance of the upper middle starting winning device 432. When the restricting mechanism 452 is in the entry restricted state, it is possible to receive the gaming ball discharged from the first outlet 671 into the entrance (prize opening).

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

  When the entry control mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry control state and the entry control mechanism 452 of the upper middle start winning device 432 is in the entry restriction state, the gaming ball discharged from the second outlet 672 is , And the lower right side of the lower middle start winning device 431 and is guided to the collection and discharge passage through the discharge port 401A. Further, when the entry control mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry restricted state, the gaming ball discharged from the third outlet 673 flows between the upper middle start winning device 432 and the general winning device 439 and is discharged. It is guided to the recovery discharge passage via the outlet 401A.

  The big winning device 434, the upper middle starting winning device 432, and the lower middle starting winning device 431 and the general winning device 439 do not necessarily have to be arranged in the vertical direction. At least one of the upper middle start winning device 432 and the general winning device 439 is disposed downstream, and the lower middle starting winning device downstream of at least one of the big winning device 434 and the upper middle start winning device 432 431 may be arranged.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the game board 400, display devices 471 to 473 for displaying variable display of symbols and lottery results and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of holding times of a game are integrated. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in the lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are divided in advance into light emitting regions corresponding to the respective devices, and the state of each device is displayed by the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in conjunction with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol according to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 according to the special symbol and the second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol is variably displayed, or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed with the stop symbol according to the lottery result Special symbol display device 472 pertaining to special symbols, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of pending unit games pertaining to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of pending unit games pertaining to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of unit game related to the second special symbol are respectively reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one game executed based on one start winning game, and a lottery based on the judgment of success or failure of the lottery carried out based on one start game winning A series of games including the start and end of the variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right to unit game relating to the first special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the game ball entering the lower middle start winning device 431 is detected by the lower middle start winning switch 441 (see FIG. 10). The right to unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right to unit game relating to the second special symbol is suspended up to the maximum number of times, the game ball entering the upper middle start winning device 432 is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10) The right to unit game related to the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 according to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is expressed by the light emission patterns (combination of light emission states (lights off, lights on and blinks) including light emission colors) of the plurality of light emitting parts. The special symbol hold display 476 pertaining to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display 477 pertaining to the second special symbol are the number of times of holding by the combination of the light emitting states (lights off, lights on and flashes) of two single color light emitting parts indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400, according to the normal symbol lottery, to change the normal symbol display, and to display the normal symbol with a stop symbol according to the lottery result, etc A normal symbol holding display device 478 is provided to display the number of holdings of the unit game right. The right to unit game related to a regular symbol is suspended up to 4 times. When the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

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

  In addition, on the game board 400, in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the decorative symbol is variably displayed or the decorative symbol is finalized so as to overlap behind the central structure 420. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variable display and finalized display of the decorative symbol are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and finalized display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control substrate 920. In the variable display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the fluctuation display and the fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the fluctuation display and the fixed display of the decorative symbol necessarily start the fluctuation at the timing completely coincided with the stop display as the fixed display. It is not necessary to set the timing so as to start fluctuation at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference to each timing, and to perform finalized display at approximately the same timing.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a board light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board light emitting device 490 is associated with the game proceeding based on control by the sub control board 940. It performs state notification by various light emission effects and light emission.

  Here, transition between various gaming states and gaming states will be described. Normal gaming state (hereinafter also abbreviated as "normal gaming state"), the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the variation display time of the normal symbol is in a long state (hereinafter also referred to as "non-shorting state") It corresponds.

  When a jackpot is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the gaming state to be shifted after the special gaming state is different corresponding to the type of the jackpot. If the type of big hit is a predetermined first type big hit (for example, a big hit called so-called "permanent change big hit"), the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol and the variation display time of the normal symbol non-short time A state shorter than the state (hereinafter also referred to as "time-saving state") and a state in which the jackpot probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability The game state (also referred to as "state") (hereinafter referred to as "probability game state") is shifted to. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is a predetermined second type jackpot different from the first jackpot (for example, a jackpot called a so-called “normal jackpot”), it is a short time condition, and Transition to the gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "time-saving gaming state") in which the jackpot probability in the special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as "low probability state") Do.

  In the case where the big winning device is configured to distribute the gaming ball having entered the big winning device to the specific passage or non-specific passage formed in the inside by the distribution mechanism, the game is performed during the special game state Depending on whether or not the ball enters a specific passage, the gaming state to be shifted after the special gaming state may be made different. In such a case, when the gaming ball does not enter the specific passage during the special gaming state, the time transition to the short time gaming state, which is a time saving state and a low probability state, is performed. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game machine shifts to the probability variation game state which is a short time state and a high probability state.

  The time saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but after that, it returns to the normal game state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games pertaining to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, it is not necessary to necessarily set it as the above-mentioned composition about transition between a game state and a game state, for example, a high probability state is good also as a structure continued until the next big win, or other contents At least one may be configured, or may be configured to further include a gaming state different from each of the gaming states described above, or the gaming state may be transitioned depending on conditions different from the above-described conditions.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described roughly in time series. In the main control board 920, a winning random number, a big hit random number, a stop pattern random number, and various variation pattern random numbers related to the special symbol (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated. In the case where the game ball entering the lower middle start winning prize device 431 pertaining to the first special symbol is detected by the lower middle start winning switch 441 (refer to FIG. 10), the first special symbol start winning winning is achieved. When the right to unit game pertaining to the first special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the first special symbol, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number pertaining to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

  The unit game by the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, nor in the unit game according to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the unit game according to the first special symbol If the rights are not reserved, they will start immediately after the storage of their random numbers. In addition, even when not in the special game state, during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol or when the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved After the unit game pertaining to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning, a unit game based on the current starting winning is started. When each random number is acquired based on the start winning combination of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game by the random number is all that was suspended prior to the current starting winning after the special gaming state. It is started after the unit game concerning a special symbol.

  Moreover, the unit game by the random number acquired based on the starting winning combination of a 1st special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games concerning a 2nd special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the starting winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily need to be configured to be executed prior to the unit game pertaining to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the order of starting winning The unit game superiority control according to the present invention may be executed, or two special symbols may not be selected and may be varied at the same time.

  When the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the starting winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit of the first special symbol lottery based on the acquired big hit symbol random number The type of jackpot symbol is determined. The type of the stop symbol corresponds to the type of the big hit, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times the entry restricting mechanism 454 takes the entry permitted posture, or the game transitions after the special game state A plurality of jackpot types are set corresponding to the type of the gaming state such as the state (whether to shift to the probability variation gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. If the first special symbol lottery has not won a big hit, a lost symbol different from the big hit symbol is set as the stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, the first special based on the current gaming state, the lottery result, the value of the stop pattern random number, the value of various variation pattern random numbers, and the number of pending unit game rights pertaining to the first special symbol The variation display time of the symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected. After that, the variation display of the first special symbol in the special symbol display device 471 according to the first special symbol and the variation display (variation effect) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 479 are started. Over the display time, the variation display with a constant pattern is continued, and in the case of the decorative pattern, the variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time. Thereafter, with the elapse of the variable display time, the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is determined and displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined and displayed as the decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined fixed time.

  If the stop symbol relating to the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the entry control mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry permitted posture a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. When the predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls are detected by the big winning switch 444 during each entry permitted posture in the entry restriction mechanism 454 or a predetermined maximum allowed entry time (for example, 29.5) When the second) has elapsed, the entrance restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entrance prohibition posture. After that, after the passage of the predetermined entry prohibition time, the entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry permitted posture again. The entry restricting operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  The entry control mechanism 454 is configured to take an entry-permitted posture during the special game state, and shifts to the first entry-permitted posture after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period). Also, after the predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the final return to the entry prohibition posture, and after the predetermined standby time has passed thereafter (after the ending period), the special gaming state ends. After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, transition to the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the upper middle start winning device 432 relating to the second special symbol is detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442, the second special symbol start winning is achieved. The control of the unit game based on the start winning game of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control relating to the first special symbol described above. That is, when the right to unit game pertaining to the second special symbol is not held to the maximum number of times at the start winning combination of the second special symbol, each random number pertaining to the special symbol is acquired, and the unit game based on this start winning is executed Be done. Also, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the execution of the variation display, the transition control of the gaming state, etc. are also executed similarly to the control according to the first special symbol Be done.

  In various gaming states, when the game ball entering the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right to unit game relating to the normal symbol is not held for the maximum number of times, the winning random number relating to the normal symbol is acquired And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if it is not in the unit game relating to the normal symbol, immediately after the storage, the unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol is started. On the other hand, if a unit game relating to a normal symbol is being performed, a unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol is started after the end of the unit game based on the right of the unit game relating to the acquired normal symbol.

  In a unit game relating to a normal symbol, it is determined whether or not it has been won based on the value of a winning random number, and if it is won, a predetermined hit symbol is set as a stop symbol. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lost symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-time-short state, the variable display by the constant pattern is continued over the predetermined variable display time, and the time is short , The fluctuation display with a constant pattern is continued over a predetermined fluctuation display time shorter than the non-short time state. With the elapse of a predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state, the stop symbol relating to the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol relating to the normal symbol is a hit symbol, after the final display of the normal symbol, the upper middle entering entry restricting mechanism 452 of the upper middle starting winning device 432 shifts to the entry permitted posture at least once. Specifically, when the player wins in the non-time saving state (the normal gaming state and the special gaming state), the upper middle start winning device 432 enters over a predetermined maximum entering allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds) In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving gaming state and probability variation gaming state), the predetermined upper limit allowable time (for example, approximately 4.) which is longer than when the upper middle starting winning device 432 is non-time saving state. Intermittently (for example, divided into 3 times) transition to the approach permitted posture over 8 seconds. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls are detected by the upper middle start winning switch 442, the upper middle entering restricting mechanism 452 takes the entry prohibiting posture without waiting for the maximum entry permitted time to elapse. The operation of the upper middle starting winning device 432 in the unit game according to the present normal symbol is ended, even if the number of transitions to the entry permitted posture has not reached the predetermined number of transitions.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, at first, the player must win in the normal symbol lottery, and further, in the entry permission state of the upper middle starting winning device 432 based on the winning, the gaming ball is in the upper middle starting winning device 432 You have to enter. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short time gaming state, but the stay time of the entry permitted state of the upper middle start winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (eg, Since approximately 0.1 second) is set extremely short compared to the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the short time state, in the normal gaming state, the second special symbol lottery can be received per unit time The opportunity is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time that can receive the first special symbol lottery. Conversely, in the time saving state such as the time saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery .

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

  Specifically, in the game board 400, a central structure 420 is provided at the central portion of the game area where the game balls flow down, and the game method (left-handed game) mainly allows the game balls to flow down from the left side of the central structure 420 Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which the game balls are made to flow mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal gaming state, the player plays a game according to the left hitting gaming method, and in the time saving gaming state and the probability changing gaming state, plays the game according to the right hitting gaming method. Further, although the details will be described later, since the game ball entered from the right side in the lower structure 421 by the right-handed game method is easy to complete distribution by the distribution device 482 early, the player is in the special game state Also play a game by the right-handed gaming method.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching another member or device to the base 501. The rear block 104 is supported openably and closably relative to the intermediate block 103 by connecting the base 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137.

  The rear block 104 rectifies the gaming balls continuously (for example, in one row) on the downstream side of the gaming ball tank 510 as the ball storage portion storing the gaming balls, and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball aligning portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding gaming balls introduced from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, payout of gaming balls on the downstream side of the case rail 530 Payout device 540 that executes lending of gaming balls, and guidance as a ball guiding portion that guides gaming balls that flowed out from the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guiding passage (not shown) formed on the base 501 A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of gaming balls by the payout device 540 and the lending of gaming balls, and external power It cooperates with the main control board 920 to control the injection of the game ball based on the function as a power supply unit that converts it into electric power of a predetermined voltage required by a device of the kind and outputs it and the firing operation for the launch operation device 250 A card unit (not shown) disposed on the side of the pachinko machine 100 with a power supply and launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560 and the gaming ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1). And a relay device 950 for relaying the signal between them.

  The base 501 is integrally molded of a resin (for example, an ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 located rearward of the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. Function as a mounting portion to be mounted.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. In addition, the protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire rear surface of the intermediate block 103, and a part of the rear surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main control device 370 It is set to the size which forms the window for exposing to. On the back surface of the protective cover portion 503, a large number of vent holes 503A having a function of improving the heat dissipation property of the main controller 370 and the sub controller 390 are formed.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container opened upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially replenished at one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side of the gaming ball tank 510 in the longitudinal direction different from the side to which the gaming ball is supplied. The bottom surface of the gaming ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the gaming ball supplied to the gaming ball tank 510 is moved to the opening side by its own weight. In addition, the bottom surface of the gaming ball tank 510 is inclined also in the direction (front and back direction) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction as compared to the longitudinal direction, leading the gaming ball to the side provided with the opening (for example, the front side) . In addition, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential to The static electricity of the gaming ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the gaming ball tank 510 is formed, and the gaming ball flows in through the opening of the gaming ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 is gradually heightened as the upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521 forming the passage forming member 521 forming the passage of the substantially bowl-shaped game ball having a width through which the game balls pass in a row. And a straightening member 522 which straightens the gaming ball flowing down the passage from the height at which the gaming balls are stacked vertically to a height of one step. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the gaming ball to the opposite side to the gaming ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is vertically formed to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and gaming balls from the tank rail 520 flow in. The case rail 530 is continuous downward while curving left and right so that the game ball does not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball breakage detection unit 539 for detecting a ball breakage is provided at an intermediate portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The ball breakage detecting unit 539 has a built-in ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10), and the ball clogging or the like occurs on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof by the ball holding switch 591 and the gaming ball is contained in the case rail 530. Detects an out-of-ball condition that has not been replenished normally.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism for delivering gaming balls, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a drive unit for driving the delivery mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the gaming balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side. The passage of the ball passage of the released game ball is detected by the payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (the payout control board 930) counts the number of payouts of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply and discharge control device 570 are mounted so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base 501 so as to be located at the lower back surface side of the rear block 104. It is done. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power / fire control device 570 is continuously available even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board due to model change or the like.

  The dispensing control device 560 includes a dispensing control substrate 930 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case for accommodating the dispensing control substrate 930. The dispensing control substrate 930, like the main control substrate 920, leaves no trace of opening. Are housed inside the substrate case sealed so as not to be opened.

  The power and emission control device 570 includes a power and emission control substrate 900 (see FIG. 10) and a substrate case for accommodating the power and emission control substrate 900. The power and emission control substrate 900 is similar to the main control substrate 920. In the inside of the sealed substrate case.

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

  The power / emission control board 900 supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launcher according to the operation of the launch operation device 250 And a signal relay unit 903 for relaying the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and the ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

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

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various kinds of power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, the power supply monitoring substrate 910 is supplied with power of internal power, driving voltage, control voltage and backup voltage. Power for the drive voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage is supplied to the main control board 920, and the power is supplied via the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Power for driving voltage and control voltage is supplied to the payout control substrate 930. Power for drive voltage and control voltage is supplied to the sub control substrate 940. Power of a drive voltage and a control voltage is supplied to the emission control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903.

  The power supply switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power supply switch 909 is in the OFF state, the taking in of the external power is stopped. Note that the pachinko machine is turned off by turning off the power switch 909 or removing a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state in which the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped or a state in which the supply of external power itself is stopped is generically referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the power of the control voltage for a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and end the control so that it can return to the current control state.

  The launch control unit 902 cooperates with the main control board 920 to control the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 330. The ball feeding solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the fact that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) is detected based on the touch sensor signal from the touch sensor 254, and the launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is The release control unit 902 outputs an on-state release permission signal to the main control board 920 on the condition that it is not operated. The main control board 920 also outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feeding solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The launch control unit 902 operates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the on-state ball feed control signal, and operates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the on-state launch solenoid control signal and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the gaming balls are sequentially fired from the launcher 330 at a strength according to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252).

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

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control substrate 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control substrate 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the on state, and the payout control substrate 930 receives the low-speed payout signal. The payout speed of the game ball from the device 540 is reduced. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 receiving the high-speed payout signal calculates the rotational speed of the payout motor 542 Speed up.

  The power supply monitoring board 910 monitors the power supply monitoring unit 911 that monitors the state of power supply from the power supply and emission control board 900, and supplies power and transfers various signals between the power supply and emission control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 to be relayed. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. If the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the power is out, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

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

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

  The payout control board 930 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for enabling information communication with other devices. For example, bi-directional information input / output communication with the main control board 920 and the relay device 950 is possible. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591 and the payout counting switch 592 are connected to allow only one-way information input communication, and the payout motor 542 is information on only one direction. Only output communication is possible. As in the RAM of the main control board 920, the RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function capable of maintaining internal data for a fixed period in a power failure state, or the RAM of the main control board 920 However, the internal data may not be maintained in the power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on an instruction from the main control substrate 920. The sub control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting information communicably to other devices, and for example, the main control board 920 can be connected only for information input communication in only one direction. The input operation device 260 is connected bi-directionally to enable information communication, and the decorative symbol display device 479 or the like is connected so as to allow only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processing>
Next, various control processes performed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be roughly divided into a main processing that is started with the recovery from the power failure state, and periodically (in this embodiment, in a 2 ms (millisecond) cycle) the main processing is interrupted and executed And timer interrupt processing.

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

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

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value in a stack pointer (a partial area of the RAM) that controls program execution, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by process S1003 is performed, which waits for a predetermined time until 930 and the sub control board 940 and the like rise.

  Determination processing S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply and emission control board 900 after the start-up waiting processing S1003, determination processing S1005 of the value of the power failure information (a part of the RAM), storage A determination process S1007 of the storage state of the information is performed, and it is determined whether or not the storage information of the RAM is to be erased based on the determination results. Here, the storage information is information necessary to restore the state of the game before the power failure, which corresponds to a partial area of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and is executed. The value of the counter related to the unit game in, the value of the counter stored by the start winning, etc. are exemplified.

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

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is saved and ended at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N) If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 is executed to erase the stored information of the RAM. Hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920 after it is determined that the stored information is held normally (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is performed Wear initialization processing S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a process S1010 of determining whether the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initializing various information including recovery of stored information and a recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (recovery command Output process S1012). The control state of the main control board 920 is restored to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state by the return of the held information in the RAM return setting process S1011.

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

  In the RAM return setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined conduction value different from the power failure value, and various error conditions such as a fraud detection error immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. All these error conditions are cleared even if there is a In addition, either the return command or the initialization command is output from both main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 receive the return command or the initialization command. A predetermined initialization process is also performed in each of the above.

  If the condition device is activated at the time of transition to the previous power failure state after the initial setting of the RAM (judgment processing S1004 to initialization command output processing S1014) according to the situation at the time of startup, Preparation for returning is performed (special game state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating state of the condition device and the continuous game operating device is determined, and the processing corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub control board 940 Ru.

  After the special game state return preparation processing S1015, it is determined whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state is determined by determining whether the time saving state flag is set (determination processing S1016), the time saving state In the case (S1016: Y), the time saving command is output (time reducing command output process S1017). On the other hand, when it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (a part of the area of the RAM) relating to the special symbol is initialized (random number initialization process S1019).

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

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. This prohibits interrupts other than this timer interrupt. Thereafter, a power failure monitoring process S1202 to an external information output process S1221 relating to substantial control such as game progression control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various types of fraud detection (S1207: Y), control signal output processing S1208 to external information output processing S1221 are not executed. Finally, the interrupt permitting process S1222 for permitting the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process is completed. In the following, various major processes are individually described.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (a part of the area of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring substrate 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed over three times, and it is determined that the power is off when the on state is detected for all three times. If it is not determined in this determination that there is a power failure state, the power failure information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that a power failure state has occurred, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM restoration setting processing S1011 or the RAM initialization processing S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Further, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the two's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as the progress of the game or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. Ru. In addition, in order to confirm the output state of a power failure signal over 3 times, after receiving a power failure signal for the first time, each process of timer interruption is performed twice.

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

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

  In the random number initial value updating process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter according to the ordinary symbol according to the special symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number initial value counter pertaining to the special symbol is a value different from the prescribed maximum value (for example, "576"), the value is changed to a value larger than the current value by "1". When the value of the winning random number initial value counter relating to the symbol is the prescribed maximum value, it is changed to the prescribed minimum value (“0”). Also for the symbol random number initial value counter pertaining to the special symbol and the win random number initial value counter pertaining to the normal symbol, except that the prescribed maximum value and the prescribed minimum value are values unique to those counters, the win random number initial condition pertaining to the special symbol It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

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

  In addition, each winning random number counter, big hit symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter concerning special symbol and normal symbol do not necessarily need to be the above-mentioned constitution, but at least a part of the above-mentioned counter is another constitution For example, it may be configured to update from a fixed initial value without using an initial value counter, or configured to be configured with a random number generation IC without using a program and to refer to a value as necessary. .

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, the game stop value is updated, and various information for stopping the game progress is set. On the other hand, when the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or is already a game stop value, each process for stopping the game progress is not executed, and the game stop determination process S1206 is ended. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection process S1211. Further, in the determination processing S1207, it is determined whether or not the game is being stopped depending on whether or not the fraud detection information is the game stop value.

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

  In switch reading processing S1209, signals from each of lower middle start winning switch 441, upper middle starting winning switch 442, large winning switch 444, combination operation switch 445, starting switch 446, and general winning switches 448 and 449. The state is read, and a change in the detection state of the gaming ball by various switches is detected.

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

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (a predetermined area of the RAM) used for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, control of each gaming state, and fraud monitoring are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, a fraudulent action is detected, such as forcing the game ball into the various winning devices or forcing the various winning devices. Specifically, the movement of the upper middle start winning device 432 and the big winning device 434 to the forced entry allowed posture, the guidance of the distribution destination of the gaming balls in the distribution devices 481 and 482 by excitation, the upper middle start by radio wave Induction of forced malfunction of winning device 432 and upper large winning device 434, induction of gaming balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, lower middle starting winning device 431, upper middle starting winning device 432 and large winning device It detects the occurrence of a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal action such as guidance of a game ball at an abnormal timing to 434 has been performed.

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

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

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control substrate 930, an intermediate block is generated for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed. Also, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. It is detected whether or not 3) is closed.

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

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various award ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and are output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the winning ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by one each time a gaming ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and is decremented by one each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. In the payout control board 930, each time the control for paying out the number (for example, three) of game balls corresponding to the winning is executed (specifically, slightly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 receives an award. In the situation where the ball command is requested and the payout of the winning balls continues, the further control of the winning ball command is outputted from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter updated corresponding to the winning (for example, 13) having a different number of winning balls from the first payout counter, and the payout control board is based on the value of the second payout counter. If 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control to pay out the game balls for the number of minutes corresponding to the winning ball command.

  In special symbol related processing S1217, hold control of the right of the unit game concerning the first special symbol and control of the unit game concerning the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game pertaining to the first special symbol, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 pertaining to the first special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game concerning the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 pertaining to the first special symbol is executed, and the big winning device 434 is won if the big win in the first special symbol lottery. Operation control is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related processing S1217, the hold control of the right of the unit game concerning the second special symbol and the control of the unit game concerning the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game according to the second special symbol, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 according to the second special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game concerning the second special symbol, when the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 concerning the second special symbol is executed and the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the big winning device 434 Operation control is further executed.

  In normal symbol related processing S1218, hold control of the right of unit game related to the normal symbol and control of unit game related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed. In addition, in control of the unit game which relates to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display 473 which relates to the normal symbol is executed, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the upper middle starting winning device 432 is executed further Ru.

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

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

<Distribution device 481>
Next, the above-described distribution device 481 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the structural configuration of the distribution device 481 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b). FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view of the distribution device 481 viewed from the front, and FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of the distribution device 481 viewed from the right. 13 (a) and 13 (b) schematically show the characteristic configuration of the distribution device 481, omitting a part of the configuration such as the attachment portion to the base 401, The lower part of the dividing device 481 makes it possible to see the cross section of the ball passage 651 communicating with the first outlet 611.

  Further, in FIG. 13A, for reference, a nail 411 disposed above the inlet 601 and a part of the lower structure 421 disposed below the distribution device 481 are illustrated. . Further, in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), a part of the gaming ball flowing down is illustrated for reference, and a part of the flowing path of the gaming ball is illustrated by the arrow.

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

  Below the inlet 601, a guide plate 622A is provided which protrudes rearward (to the side of the wall 621B) from the wall 621F disposed on the front side of the distribution device 481. Thereby, the game ball which entered into distribution device 481 from entrance 601 falls on induction board 622A. The induction plate 622A has a width across the wall portions 621L and 621R disposed on the left side and the right side of the distribution device 481, and from the back surface (surface facing the wall portion 621B side) of the wall portion 621F, the wall portion 621F and the wall It is a plate-like member which protrudes to a position substantially in the center with the portion 621B. The width across the wall portions 621L and 621R disposed on the left side and the right side is set to a width at which a plurality of gaming balls can be arranged side by side, for example, a width to which 4 gaming balls can be arranged side by side .

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the upper surface of the induction plate 622A is inclined downward as it approaches the wall portion 621B, so the game ball dropped from the entrance 601 onto the induction plate 622A is said to be by its own weight. While rolling down on the induction plate 622A, it rolls to the rear (that is, the rear side in the drawing of FIG. 13A, the right side in FIG. 13B). The game ball drops from the guiding plate 622A by its own weight when it passes over the end of the guiding plate 622A on the rear side (that is, the side of the wall 621B).

  Below the guide plate 622A, a guide plate 623A is provided which protrudes from the wall 621B disposed on the rear side of the distribution device 481 toward the front (the side of the wall 621F). The induction plate 623A has a width extending across the wall portions 621L and 621R, and a plate that protrudes from the back surface of the wall portion 621L (surface facing the wall portion 621F) to a substantially central position between the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B. Like members. Thus, the gaming balls dropped from the induction plate 622A reach above the induction plate 623A.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the upper surface of the induction plate 623A is inclined downward as it approaches the wall portion 621F, so the gaming balls dropped from the induction plate 622A onto the induction plate 623A are by their own weight, While moving down on the induction plate 623A, it rolls forward (that is, to the front side of the sheet in FIG. 13A, to the left in FIG. 13B). The game ball drops from the guiding plate 623A by its own weight when it passes the end of the guiding plate 623A on the front side (that is, the side of the wall 621F).

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the lower part from the guiding plate 623A, a guiding plate 622B protruding backward from the wall 621F and a guiding plate 623B protruding forward from the wall 621B in order from the top , A guiding plate 622C projecting rearward from the wall 621F, a guiding plate 623C projecting forward from the wall 621B, 622D projecting rearward from the wall 621F, and front from the wall 621B And a guide plate 623D projecting toward the

  Each of the induction plates 622B, 622C, 622D has a width extending across the wall portions 621L, 621R, as with the induction plate 622A, and from the back surface of the wall portion 621F, a substantially central position between the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B. It is a plate-like member projecting to the top, and has an upper surface inclined downward as it approaches the wall 621F. On the other hand, each of the induction plates 623B, 623C, 623D has a width extending across the wall portions 621L, 621R, as with the induction plate 623A, and from the back surface of the wall portion 621F, approximately the center of the wall portion 621F and the wall portion 621B It is a plate-like member which protrudes to the position of and has an upper surface which inclines downward as it approaches the wall 621F.

  Therefore, the game ball dropped from the induction plate 623A reaches the top of the induction plate 622B and rolls backward while falling on the induction plate 622B by its own weight, and the rear end of the induction plate 622B is It falls over from the induction plate 622B. Next, the game ball dropped from the induction plate 622B reaches the top of the induction plate 623B and rolls forward while moving down on the induction plate 623B by its own weight, and the front end of the induction plate 623B To fall over.

  The game ball dropped from the induction plate 623B reaches the top of the induction plate 622C and rolls backward while moving down on the induction plate 622C by its own weight, beyond the rear end of the induction plate 622C It falls from the induction plate 622C. Next, the gaming ball dropped from the induction plate 622C reaches the top of the induction plate 623C and rolls forward while moving down on the induction plate 623C by its own weight, and the front end of the induction plate 623C To fall over.

  The game ball dropped from the induction plate 623C reaches the top of the induction plate 622D and rolls backward while moving down on the induction plate 622D by its own weight, beyond the rear end of the induction plate 622D It falls from the induction plate 622D. Next, the game ball dropped from the induction plate 622D reaches the top of the induction plate 623D and rolls forward while moving down on the induction plate 623D by its own weight, and the front end of the induction plate 623D To fall over.

  The gaming balls dropped from the guiding plate 623D are discharged from the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612 depending on where they are dropped from the guiding plate 623D. More specifically, the gaming balls discharged from the discharge portion 641A of the central guiding portion 641 described later enter the ball passage 651, flow down the ball passage 651, and are discharged from the first outlet 611 (arrow Q1 ). On the other hand, the gaming ball discharged from the discharge part 642A of the peripheral guiding part 642 described later can not enter the ball passage 651 and flows down the ball passage 661 formed around the ball passage 651, and the second outlet 662 Are discharged (arrow Q1).

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

  Although details will be described later, the game ball is discharged from the first outlet 611 as compared with the case where it is discharged from the second outlet 612, the first outlet 671 in the sorting device 482 (see FIG. 14). The first outlet 611 is an advantageous outlet (exhaust part) compared to the second outlet 612 because the probability of being distributed to the second outlet 612 is high.

  Next, the configuration of the induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, 623D will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 (c) and 13 (d). FIG. 13 (c) is a top view of the induction plate 622A and the induction plate 623A provided in the distribution device 481, and FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram of the induction plate 622A at line A-A in FIG. 13 (c). FIG. In addition, in FIG.13 (d), an example of the game ball located on induction board 622A is shown in figure for reference.

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

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the central guiding portion 631 is a recess surrounded by a substantially U-shaped outer peripheral portion 631B in a top view, the rear end of which is open as the discharging portion 631A. The central guiding portion 631 is inclined downward from the front side (the side of the wall portion 621F) which is the bottom of the U shape toward the discharging portion 631A.

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

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), in the central guiding portion 631 and the peripheral guiding portion 632 continuously connected with the outer peripheral portion 631B, the depth of each recess is relatively shallow relative to the size of the gaming ball (for example, And 1/8 to about 1/6 of the diameter of the gaming ball), the gaming ball rolling on the induction plate 622A is relatively easy between the central guiding portion 631 and the peripheral guiding portion 632. Can go back and forth. With this configuration, the gaming balls rolling on the induction plate 622A are distributed to either the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 632A according to the rolling direction, and discharged from the discharging portion of the distribution destination (falling) ).

  As shown in FIG. 13D, the recess in the central guiding portion 631 is deeper than the recess in the peripheral guiding portion 632, and the inclination from the bottom to the outer peripheral portion 631B is the same as that in the peripheral guiding portion 632. The slope is steeper than the slope, and this configuration increases the possibility that the gaming ball entering the central guiding portion 631 is discharged from the discharging portion 631A without coming out to the peripheral guiding portion 632 .

  Two track direction changing portions 633 are provided in the peripheral guiding portion 632 on the top surface of the guiding plate 622A. More specifically, of the two track direction change units 633, one track direction change unit 633 is provided on the left side of the central guiding unit 631 in the front view of the gaming machine, and the other track direction change unit 633 is a game machine It is provided on the right side of the central guiding portion 631 in a front view.

  The course direction changing portion 633 is a substantially cylindrical protrusion whose top is rounded, and as shown in FIG. 13 (d), is projected from a generally bottom portion of the recess constituting the peripheral guiding portion 632. . When the gaming ball rolling on the peripheral guiding portion 632 contacts (collides with) the course direction changing portion 633, the repulsion changes the course direction of the gaming ball. Therefore, by providing the course direction changing portion 633 in the peripheral guiding portion 632, the gaming ball rolling on the peripheral guiding portion 632 can be made to enter the central guiding portion 631.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the two track direction change parts 633 are formed at asymmetric positions on the guide plate 622A. Therefore, the behavior of the gaming ball in the peripheral guiding portion 632 can be made different between when the gaming ball rolls on the left side of the central guiding portion 631 in the front view of the gaming machine and when rolling on the right side, The distribution of gaming balls in the induction plate 622A (that is, which one of the discharge unit 631A and the discharge unit 632A is distributed) is unlikely to be uniform, and the distribution by the induction plate 622A can be made randomly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, a central guiding portion 641 is formed on the upper surface of the guiding plate 623A at a substantially central portion in the lateral direction at the end of the front side (lower side in FIG. 13C). A peripheral guiding portion 642 formed outward of the central guiding portion 641 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the central guiding portion 641 is a recess surrounded by a substantially U-shaped outer peripheral portion 641B in a top view, the front end of which is open as the discharging portion 641A. The central guiding portion 641 of the guiding plate 623A is formed at a position where the discharging portion 642A faces the discharging portion 631A of the central guiding portion 631 in the guiding plate 622A disposed one step higher than the guiding plate 623A in top view . The central guiding portion 641 is inclined downward from the rear side (the side of the wall portion 621B) which is the bottom of the U-shape toward the discharging portion 641A.

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

  The central guiding portion 641 and the peripheral guiding portion 642 continuously connected with the outer peripheral portion 641B have the same size of the gaming balls as the central guiding portion 631 and the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622A described above. Because the ball is relatively shallow, the gaming ball rolling on the guiding plate 623A can move relatively easily between the central guiding portion 641 and the peripheral guiding portion 642.

  With this configuration, the game balls rolling on the guide plate 623A are distributed to either the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 642A according to the rolling direction, and are discharged from the discharging portion of the distribution destination (falling) ).

  The concave portion in the central guiding portion 641 is deeper than the concave portion in the peripheral guiding portion 642 like the central guiding portion 631 of the guiding plate 622A, and the inclination from the bottom to the outer peripheral portion 641B is in the peripheral guiding portion 642 The inclination is configured to be steeper than the inclination, and this configuration increases the possibility that the gaming ball in the central guiding portion 641 may be discharged from the discharging portion 641A without coming out to the peripheral guiding portion 642 There is.

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

  Two track direction changing parts 643 are provided in the peripheral guiding part 642 on the upper surface of the guiding plate 623A. More specifically, one of the two track direction change portions 643 is provided on the left side of the central guiding portion 641 in the front view of the gaming machine, and the other track direction change portion 643 is a gaming machine. It is provided on the right side of the central guiding portion 641 in front view.

  The course direction changing portion 643 is a substantially cylindrical protrusion whose top is rounded in the same manner as the course direction changing portion 633. The course direction changing portion 643 is provided in a projecting manner at a portion substantially at the bottom of the recess constituting the peripheral guiding portion 642 similarly to the course direction changing portion 633. When the gaming ball rolling on the peripheral guiding portion 642 comes into contact (collision) with the course direction changing portion 643, the repulsion changes the course direction of the gaming ball. Therefore, by providing the course direction changing portion 643 in the peripheral guiding portion 642, the gaming ball rolling on the peripheral guiding portion 642 can be made to enter the central guiding portion 641.

  The two track direction change parts 643 are formed in the left-right asymmetrical position in the guide plate 623A like the track direction change part 633 formed in the guide plate 622A mentioned above. Therefore, even in the induction plate 623A, as in the case of the induction plate 622A, the distribution of gaming balls (that is, which one of the discharge portion 641A or the discharge portion 642A is distributed) is difficult to be uniform, and the distribution by the induction plate 623A is randomly made. it can.

  The two track direction change parts 643 are provided at positions not overlapping the formation position of the track direction change part 633 in the guiding plate 622A. Thereby, since the distribution behavior of the gaming balls in the induction plate 623A can be made different from the distribution behavior of the gaming balls in the induction plate 622A, the process in which the gaming balls flow down in the distribution device 481 from the upper side to the lower side It is difficult to make the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device 481 (that is, to which of the first outlet 611 or the second outlet 612) the randomization direction of the game balls is random, and distribution Allocation by the device 481 can be made random.

  Although FIG. 13C illustrates the induction plate 622A and the induction plate 623A, the upper surface of the induction plates 622B, 622C, 622D disposed on the same side as the induction plate 622A, and the same side as the induction plate 623A. The upper surfaces of the induction plates 623B, 623C, and 623D disposed in the above are also configured similarly to the induction plates 622A and 623A, respectively.

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

  Therefore, the game ball entering from the entrance 601 rolls the central guiding portion 631 or the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622A, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 632A, and the discharge of the distribution destination It is discharged (falls) from the part 631A or the discharge part 632A. Then, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 641 or the peripheral guiding portion 642 of the guiding plate 623A, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 642A, and the discharging portion 641A of the distributing destination or the discharging It is discharged from part 642A.

  Next, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 631 or the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622B and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 632A, and the discharging portion 631A of the distributing destination or It is discharged from the discharge part 632A. Next, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 641 or the peripheral guiding portion 642 of the guiding plate 623B, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 642A, and the discharging portion 641A of the distributing destination or the discharging It is discharged from part 642A.

  Next, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 631 or the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622C, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 632A, and the discharging portion 631A of the distributing destination or It is discharged from the discharge part 632A. Then, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 641 or the peripheral guiding portion 642 of the guiding plate 623C, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 642A, and the discharging portion 641A of the distributing destination or the discharging It is discharged from part 642A.

  Next, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 631 or the peripheral guiding portion 632 of the guiding plate 622D, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 632A, and the discharging portion 631A of the distributing destination or It is discharged from the discharge part 632A. Next, the gaming ball rolls the central guiding portion 641 or the peripheral guiding portion 642 of the guiding plate 623D, and is appropriately distributed to either the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 642A, and the discharging portion 641A of the distributing destination or the discharging It is discharged from part 642A.

  As described above, when the gaming ball on the predetermined guiding plate (for example, the guiding plate 622A) is discharged from the discharging portion 631A, the guiding plate on which the gaming ball is positioned one step lower (for example, Since the possibility of being discharged from the discharging portion 641A in the guiding plate 623A) is increased, the game ball is a central guiding portion 631 or a central guiding portion 641 in any of the guiding plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 631A or the central guiding portion 641, the possibility of the game balls alternately passing through the central guiding portion 631 and the central guiding portion 641 in the lower guide plate is increased.

  Therefore, in any of the induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, when the game balls are ejected from the ejection portion 631A or the ejection portion 641A, the ejection portion 641A of the induction plate 623D positioned at the lowermost stage. There is a high possibility that the game ball will be discharged from the

  Further, when the gaming ball on a predetermined guiding plate (for example, the guiding plate 622A) is discharged from the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 641A, the gaming ball is not collided with another gaming ball, The shape of the central guiding portion 631, 641 may be set so as to be always discharged from the discharging portion 641A or the discharging portion 631A in the guiding plate (for example, the guiding plate 623A) positioned one step lower.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13 (e), the game balls discharged (falled) from the lowermost guiding plate 623D via the guiding plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C and 623C. The movement route will be described. FIG. 13E is a schematic view for explaining the movement path of the gaming ball discharged (falled) from the lowermost induction plate 623D. In FIG. 13E, the outer shape of the induction plate 623D is illustrated by a dashed dotted line. Further, in FIG. 13 (e), for reference, a part of the gaming ball flowing down is illustrated, and a part of the flowing path of the gaming ball is illustrated by the arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 13E, the gaming balls discharged from the discharge portion 641A of the guiding plate 623D enter the ball passage 651 and are discharged from the first outlet 611. Therefore, in the process of being induced by the induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, 623D to induce the gaming balls from the top to the bottom, the gaming balls flow down through the central guiding portions 631, 641. If so, the gaming ball is finally discharged from the first outlet 611.

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

  More specifically, the game ball discharged from the discharge section 642A on the left side in the front view of the game machine falls to the left side portion from the ball passage 651 in the ball passage 661 and collides with the front wall portion 621F of the distribution device 481 Afterward, the left side portion is advanced along the path of arrow QA and discharged from the second outlet 662. On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the right discharge part 642A in the front view of the game machine falls to the right part from the ball passage 651 in the ball passage 661 and collides with the front wall portion 621F of the sorting device 481 and then the ball The right and rear portions of the passage 661 from the ball passage 651 follow the path of the arrow QB and are discharged from the second outlet 662.

<Distributor 482>
Next, the distribution device 482 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 (a) is a front view of the lower structural body 421, and FIG. 14 (b) is a top view of the distribution device 482. FIG. In addition, in FIG. 14A, the outline of each structure such as the lower structure 421 and the distribution device 482 provided in the lower structure 421 is schematically illustrated. Further, in FIG. 14 (a), instead of the outer shapes of the ball passages 691, 692 and 693 formed in the lower structural body 421, flow paths of the game balls are shown.

  Further, in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a part of the game ball flowing down is illustrated for reference, and a part of the flow path of the game ball is illustrated by the arrow. Further, in FIG. 14 (b), a circled number is attached as a reference for making it easy to distinguish the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 provided in the distribution device 482.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the distributing device 482 gradually reduces in diameter from the side of the upper opening edge toward the bottom side, and can be supported by the upper surface to support the lower side of the gaming ball. It is a minute device. As shown in FIG. 14 (b), in the distributing device 482, one first outlet 671 is formed to penetrate at the center of the plate-like portion, and provided at the most downstream end of the plate-like portion.

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

  Eight third outlets 673 are formed at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circumference J2 on the circumference J2 of radius R2 (radius R1 <radius R2) from the center of the dish-like portion in the distribution device 482 ing. The third outlet 673 is opened at a position higher than the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672, and provided upstream of the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672.

  Four fourth outlets 674 are formed at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the circumference J3 on the circumference J3 of radius R3 (radius R2 <radius R3) from the center of the dish-like portion in the distribution device 482 ing. The fourth outlet 674 is opened at a position higher than the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672 and the third outlet 673, and is provided upstream of the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672 and the third outlet 673. There is.

  In addition, with respect to the 1st outlet 671, the 2nd outlet 672, the 3rd outlet 673, and the 4th outlet 674, a circle number "1", "2", "3", and "4" are attached, respectively. There is.

  Here, the size of the first outlet 671 is larger than the other outlets 672, 673, 674. Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the three second outlets 672, the eight third outlets 673, and the four fourth outlets 674 are one second outlet 672 and one fourth outlet 674. Are disposed on the same line extending in the circumferential direction from the center of the plate-like portion in the distribution device 482, but the other outlets 672, 673, 674 are on different lines extending in the outer circumferential direction from the center of the plate-like portion. It is configured to be deployed. In addition, all the sizes of each outlet 671-674 may be formed in the same size, and all the outlets 672, 673, and 674 extend in the peripheral direction from the center of the plate-like portion in the distribution device 482 It may be configured to be arranged on a line.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, a plate-like discharge regulation plate 483 is provided below the distribution device 482 along the shape of the lower surface of the distribution device 482. An opening 483A substantially rectangular in top view is formed through the discharge control plate 483 from the center to the right of the discharge control plate 483. The opening 483A is configured such that the left side thereof is overlapped with the first outlet 671 in top view, and the right side thereof is overlapped with the fourth outlet 674 located in the outermost side in top view.

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

  The distribution device 482 is driven by the drive mechanism 456, and rotates at a predetermined speed (for example, one rotation in approximately 10 seconds) in a counterclockwise direction (arrow R direction) in top view. Therefore, when the game ball is distributed to the outlets 672, 673, 674 at a position where the outlets 672, 673, 674 do not overlap the opening 483A in top view, the game ball is the outlet 672, which is the distribution destination of the game ball. 673 and 674 are not discharged until they reach a position overlapping the opening 483A so as to be able to discharge the gaming ball in top view by rotation of the distribution device 482, but are discharged when the position is reached.

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

  When the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 assumes the discharge restricting attitude, the game ball distributed to the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet is the opening 673 .674 which is the distribution destination of the game ball is the opening 483A in top view Even in the case of overlapping, the movable piece of the discharge control mechanism 484 is not discharged to support the gaming ball from below.

  The discharge restricting mechanism 484 is shifted to the discharge restricting posture by moving the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 in the arrow M direction while in the short time state. Thereby, in the short time state, since the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are closed by the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484, the gaming ball having entered the distribution device 872 is the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet. It is discharged from either the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 without being discharged from the 674. Therefore, in the short time state, the movable piece of the discharge control mechanism 484 shifts to the discharge control posture, and the number of outlets that can discharge the game ball from the distribution device 872 decreases, so that the first outlet 671 Alternatively, the probability that the game ball is discharged from the second outlet 672 is increased. Note that the transition to the emission restriction posture in the time saving state does not necessarily have to be configured to be continuously performed, and the discharge allowable posture is temporarily set at a predetermined period (for example, a cycle of 3 minutes) for a predetermined time (for example, 5 You may make it transition).

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

  When the gaming ball enters the sorting device 482 through the ball passage 691, the gaming ball does not go around the sorting device 482 from the dropping point, the bottom side of the sorting device 482 (the center of the dish-like portion) Go down to). The third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are located on the opening edge side (that is, the higher side) than the drop point of the gaming ball that has entered the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 691, so the gaming ball is the third There is no entry into the outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674. Therefore, the distribution destination of the game ball entering the distribution device 482 through the ball passage 691 is either the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672, so the probability that the game ball is distributed to the first outlet 671 is The probability is high compared to when the gaming ball enters from the opening edge side of the sorting device 482.

  On the other hand, the game ball discharged from the second outlet 612 by distribution by the distribution device 481 (arrow Q2), and the game ball entered into the lower structure 421 from the game area on the left side of the central structure 420 (arrow Q3) The ball passes through a ball passage 692 formed in the lower structure 421, and from the left side at the opening edge of the distributor 482, the distributor 482 in the direction opposite to the rotational direction (arrow R direction) of the distributor 482. Are discharged along the open edge of the (arrow Q6).

  When the gaming ball enters the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 692, the gaming ball goes toward the bottom side (the center of the dish-like portion) of the sorting device 482 while circulating around the sorting device 482 clockwise. . In such a case, the traveling direction of the game ball circulating on the distribution device 482 is against the rotation direction of the distribution device 482, so the game ball entering the distribution device 482 through the ball passage 692 is relatively quick. At timing, turn in contact with the edge of the fourth outlet 674 or the third outlet 673 and turn around, and then distribute to one of the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, or the fourth outlet 674 Roll on distributor 482 with appropriate contact with the edges of each outlet 671, 672, 673, 674 until done.

  As a result, the movement time of the game ball until the game ball entering the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 692 is distributed to any of the outlets 671, 672, 673, and 674 is delayed, so the player can It is easy to keep track of which exit the ball was assigned to.

  In addition, since the game balls are appropriately turned during rolling, it is possible to increase the chances of being distributed to the respective outlets 671, 672, 673, and 674. Therefore, it can suppress that distribution of a game ball becomes monotonous. In the normal gaming state, the player aims to win the first special symbol lottery and plays a game by the left-handed gaming method. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the gaming ball can easily enter the sorting device 482 through the ball passage 692. Thereby, the player aims to win the first special symbol lottery while enjoying the distribution behavior of the game balls entered from the ball passage 692 in the normal gaming state (that is, the lower middle start winning device 431 is won) Aim) can play a game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), among the four fourth outlets 674 formed around the first outlet 671, the three fourth outlets 674 have a second outlet between them and the first outlet 671. The second outlet 672 or the third outlet 673 is not provided. According to this arrangement, the gaming ball entering the sorting device 482 through the ball passage 692 contacts the edge of any of the three fourth outlets 674, so that the first game is directed toward the first outlet 671. A situation can be generated that can be distributed to the exit 671.

  In addition, the game ball (arrow Q4) which has flowed down the right play area with respect to the central structure 420 and entered the lower structure 421 passes the ball passage 693 formed in the lower structure 421, and the sorting device From the right side of the opening edge of the opening 482 to the bottom side (the center of the plate-like portion) of the distribution device 482 from the side (lower side in FIG. 14B) from the opening 483A of the discharge regulating mechanism 484 It is discharged (arrow Q7).

  When the gaming ball enters the sorting device 482 through the ball passage 693, the gaming ball travels toward the bottom side (the center of the dish-like portion) of the sorting device 482 with almost no orbit on the sorting device 482 Roll downwards. In such a case, distribution (entry) to each of the outlets 671, 672, 673, and 674 is likely to be completed earlier because it does not go around the distribution device 482. In addition, since the distributing device 482 is distributed clockwise to the outlets 672, 673, 674 on the front side of the opening 483A of the discharge regulating mechanism 484, the distributing device 482 is distributed to the outlets 672, 673, 674 The game ball is discharged through the opening 483A at a relatively early timing.

  In the time reduction state (time reduction gaming state and probability variation gaming state), the player aims to win the second special symbol lottery and plays a game by the right-handed gaming method. Therefore, during the time saving state, the gaming ball enters the sorting device 482 through the ball passage 693. Since the gaming balls having entered the sorting device 482 via the ball passage 693 are distributed (discharged) to the outlets 671, 672, 673, 674 at relatively early timing, the player finishes the fluctuation display in a short time In the short time state, as many game balls as possible can be made to efficiently win on the upper middle start winning device 432, and the number of times of execution of the variable display per hour can be increased to provide the game characteristics having many lottery numbers.

  Also, the player can play as many games as possible during the special game state by the big winning device 434 by playing the game by the right-handed game method in the special game state. In the special game state, the game ball can be made to enter the distribution device 482 without passing through the distribution device 481 by performing the right-handed gaming method, so the special game state is also performed in that respect. As many game balls as possible can be made to be awarded to the big winning device 434 efficiently during the period of.

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

  FIG. 15 is a schematic view for explaining the distribution result by the distribution device 482. In FIG. 15, a part of the path of the game ball discharged from each of the outlets 671, 672, 673, and 674 is illustrated by an arrow for reference. Further, in the arrows, the same circled numbers as in FIG. 14B corresponding to the outlets 671, 672, 673, and 674 are given.

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

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

  On the other hand, the gaming ball (circled number "2") discharged from the second outlet 672 by the sorting device 482 passes in front of the big winning device 434 and the upper middle starting winning device 432 and starts the lower middle starting Flow down the right side of the winning device 431. In this case, the gaming balls are discharged from the discharge port 401A and guided to a collection and discharge passage (not shown).

  In addition, the game ball (circled number “3”) discharged from the third outlet 673 by distribution by the distribution device 482 passes in front of the big winning device 434, and the upper middle starting winning device 432 and the general winning device 439 Flow down between Also in this case, the gaming ball is discharged from the discharge port 401A and guided to the collection and discharge passage.

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

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671 become the start winning prize of the first special symbol, and the game balls discharged from the fourth outlet 674 do not receive the acceptance lottery, a certain number ( For example, five game balls will be paid as a winning ball. In addition, the game balls discharged from the second outlet 672 or the third outlet 673 are discharged without winning.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the game discharged from each of the outlets 671 to 674 so that the game balls discharged from the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 do not get confused. A ball guiding member 486 is protrusively provided to divide the flow passage of the ball.

  Next, the case of the special gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the special game state, the entry control mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry permitted attitude (that is, opening) in a predetermined pattern.

  Therefore, when the entry control mechanism 454 of the big winning device 434 is in the entry permitted posture (that is, the big winning opening is open), the game ball discharged from the first outlet 671 by distribution by the distribution device 482 (Circled number “1”), gaming ball ejected from the second outlet 672 (circled number “2”), gaming ball ejected from the third outlet 673 (circled number “3”), and The game balls (circled number “4”) discharged from the four outlets 674 all enter the big winning device 434.

  Therefore, in the special game state, the game discharged from the sorting device 482 regardless of which of the first outlet 671, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 the game ball has been discharged. The ball can be made to enter the winning device 434 (that is, the winning opening during opening) in which the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture.

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

  Therefore, when the entry control mechanism 452 of the upper middle start winning device 432 is in the entry permitted posture (that is, the start opening is open), the gaming ball discharged from the first outlet 671 by the distribution by the distribution device 482 ( The circled number “1”) and the gaming ball (circled number “2”) discharged from the second outlet 672 both enter the upper middle start winning device 432. On the other hand, in the short time state, since the movable piece of the discharge control mechanism 484 is in the discharge control posture, the gaming balls are not discharged from the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674.

  Therefore, in the time saving state, the dischargeable outlets are limited to the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672, and the game discharged from the sorting device 482 regardless of which one of the outlets 671, 672 the game ball is discharged. The ball can be made to enter the winning device 434 (that is, the winning opening during opening) in which the entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture.

  Also, in the short time state, the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are closed by the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484, so the gaming ball entering the sorting device 872 is from the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 The probability of being discharged is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and therefore, in the short time state, a state in which the game ball easily enters the upper middle starting winning device 432 is created, and the winning in the upper middle starting winning device 432 Is supported.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D provided in the sorting device 481 are alternately arranged back and forth, that is, It is arranged to be rotated by 180 ° each time it is lowered by one stage. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be inclined in the front-rear direction, one of the induction plates 622A, 622B, 622C, 622D or the induction plates 623A, 623B, 623C, 623D is an inclination of the pachinko machine 100 As a result, the game ball will flow downward at a high speed, and it will be difficult for the game unit to be discharged from the discharge unit 631A or the discharge unit 641A. On the other hand, on the other hand, since the gaming ball easily stays on the guiding plate on the contrary, the gaming ball easily enters the central guiding portion 631 or the central guiding portion 641 and is easily discharged from the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 641A. .

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

  In addition, in the distribution device 482, a second outlet 672, a third outlet 673, and a fourth outlet 674 are provided in the circumferential direction around the first outlet 671. Thus, by providing the outlets 672, 673, 674 in the circumferential direction centering on the first outlet 671, even if the pachinko machine 100 is provided in an inclined manner, the inclination is lowered, Since the order of the fourth outlet 674, the third outlet 673, the second outlet 672, and the first outlet 671 is maintained, the game is discharged from the first outlet 611 under the influence of the inclination, similarly to the sorting device 481. It can control that the probability of the sphere fluctuates.

  Further, in the distribution device 482, the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 are disposed in the circumferential direction centering on the first outlet 671 so that the first outlet 671 and the other outlets are provided. It is not arranged concentrically with 672, 673, 674. Therefore, the size of the first outlet 671 is the same as that of the other outlets 672, 673 because the size of the first outlet 671 does not have to be the same as the sizes of the other outlets 672, 673, 674. , 674 can be formed. By making the size of the first outlet 671 larger than the other outlets 672, 673, 674, it is possible to make the player expect the game ball to be distributed to the first outlet 671.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game balls distributed to the first outlet 671 in the distribution device 482 have different results according to the distribution according to the gaming state. That is, in the normal gaming state, the game ball distributed to the first outlet 671 enters the lower middle start winning device 431, and in the time saving state, the game ball allocated to the first outlet 671 is an entry restricting mechanism 452 enters the upper middle start winning device 432 in the entry permitted posture. In addition, in the special game state, the gaming ball distributed to the first outlet 671 enters the big winning device 434 in which the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture.

  Similarly, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the distribution depending on the gaming state. That is, in the normal gaming state, the game balls distributed to the second outlet 672 are discharged from the discharge port 401A (that is, discharged without acquiring the benefit), and in the time saving state, the game balls are distributed to the second outlet 672 The gaming ball enters the upper middle starting winning device 432 whose entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the entry permitted posture. In addition, in the special game state, the gaming ball distributed to the second outlet 672 enters the big winning device 434 in which the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture.

  In addition, the game balls distributed to the third outlet 673 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the distribution depending on the gaming state. That is, in the normal gaming state and the time saving state, the gaming ball distributed to the third outlet 673 is discharged from the discharge port 401A, and in the special gaming state, the gaming ball distributed to the second outlet 672 is the entry control mechanism. The player enters the big winning device 434 in which the entry permitted posture is reached.

  Similarly, the game balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 in the distribution device 482 also have different results according to the distribution depending on the gaming state. That is, in the normal gaming state, the game ball distributed to the fourth outlet 674 enters the general winning device 439, and in the time saving state, the game ball distributed to the fourth outlet 674 is entered by the entry restriction mechanism 452 The upper middle start winning device 432 which has become the allowable posture is entered. In addition, in the special game state, the gaming balls distributed to the fourth outlet 674 enter the big winning device 434 in which the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted posture.

  In this way, each outlet 671, 672, 673, 674 formed in the sorting device 482 can be obtained with or without a benefit (for example, a special symbol lottery, a prize ball, etc.) that can be obtained when being sorted. Since the type of benefit and the value of the obtainable benefit (for example, the number of winning balls etc.) are configured to be changed according to the gaming state, the sorting game of the gaming balls by the sorting device 482 is monotonous Can be suppressed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the gaming ball allocated to the first outlet 671 can enter the lower middle start winning device 431, while in the time saving state. The game ball distributed to the first outlet 671 and the second outlet 672 can enter the upper middle start winning device 432 as the entry restricting mechanism 454 shifts to the entry permitted posture.

  As described above, in the time saving state, the second outlet 672 which can not generate the right of the special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state functions as an outlet which can acquire the right of the special symbol lottery, so the sorting device 482 The ratio of the number of outlets (first outlet 671, second outlet 672) that can acquire the right of special symbol lottery to the outlets 671 to 674 provided at the same time, that is, the outlets 671 to 674 provided at the distribution device 482 The ratio of the area of the entrance area of the outlet (first exit 671, second exit 672) where the right of the special symbol lottery can be acquired to the size of the entrance area can be increased as compared to the normal gaming state. . Thereby, in the time saving state, the probability that the game balls are distributed to the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 by the distributing device 482 increases, and the right of the special symbol lottery is more likely to occur than the normal gaming state. It can create.

  In addition, since the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674 are closed by the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 in the short time state, special points for the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the distributing device 482 are also made at that point. The ratio of the number of outlets that can acquire the right of the symbol lottery can be increased as compared with the case of the normal gaming state. Therefore, also in this point, in the time saving state, it is possible to create a state in which the right of the special symbol lottery is more likely to be generated than in the normal gaming state.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20. FIG. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, the nail 411 is provided as a flow change member in the game area, whereas in the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment, the nail 411 is not provided in the game area It is supposed to be configured. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a front view of the game board 400A in the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 16, while showing the rough external shape about the main structures provided in a game area | region, such as central structure 420, it has shown in figure for reference a part of game ball which flows down.

  In the game board 400A, instead of the flat base 401 provided in the game board 400 of the first embodiment, a base 701 provided with a recess whose front side is the bottom of the game area is used. The base 701 may be constituted by a single member, for example, may be formed by injection molding, or may be constituted by combining a plurality of members, for example, a portion projecting to the front side of the recess The rear portion and the rear portion may be formed by combining other members.

  Here, although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the depth in the front-rear direction of the game area (that is, the width in the front-rear direction) It is configured to a passable depth. A discharge port 701A similar to the discharge port 401A (see FIG. 7) is provided at the most downstream side portion of the game area in the base 701.

  The game board 400A is provided with an outer rail 402 that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right in the area forming the outer edge of the game area in the base 701 (that is, the area located forward of the bottom of the recess of the base 701). There is. On the other hand, on the base 701, an inner rail portion 703 which is curved smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base 701 and functions in the same manner as the inner rail 403 (see FIG. 7) There is.

  A firing passage 701B similar to the firing passage 401B (see FIG. 7) is formed at a portion between the outer rail 402 and the inner rail portion 703 facing in parallel. The depth (that is, the width in the front-rear direction) of the launch path 701B is the depth at which the gaming balls can pass through the launch path 701B one by one (that is, they can not pass simultaneously in the front-rear direction). A return ball preventing mechanism 404 is attached to the upper left end of the inner rail portion 703, and a recoil preventing member 405 is attached to the upper right end of the outer rail 402.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the game board 400A, it is projected forward from the front of the game area as a flow change member changing to a flow change member such as the nail 411 or the windmill 412 included in the game board 400 of the first embodiment. A thin plate shaped wall portion 711 is provided in the game area. A central structure 420 is provided approximately at the center of the game area.

  A distribution passage portion 721 is provided on the left side of the central structure 420. Although the detailed structure will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, the distribution passage portion 721 is configured such that the game balls flowing down the game area on the upper left side with respect to the central structure 420 are arranged on the left side of the central structure 420 The device 481 is assigned to one of the game areas on the left side of the central structure 420 (hereinafter, also referred to as "left game area") 701C. Further, the distribution passage portion 721 is disposed near the inner rail portion 703, and specifically, is provided at a position sandwiching a passage where the gaming ball flows down to the inner rail portion 703. That is, the distribution passage portion 721 is disposed adjacent to the inner rail portion 703 with the space where the gaming balls flow downward.

  A distribution winning device 731 is provided below the central structure 420. The distribution winning device 731 is, similarly to the lower middle starting winning device 431 (see FIG. 7), a first starting winning device (not shown) which is a starting device related to the first special symbol, and an upper middle starting winning device 432. The second start winning device (not shown) which is the starting device according to the second special symbol as in the second special symbol (see FIG. 7) and the gaming ball entered from the entrance provided on the upper side of the distribution winning device 731 (1) A distribution unit (not shown) is provided for alternately distributing to the first start winning device or the second start winning device.

  Therefore, the game ball entering the distribution winning device 731 enters the first start winning device, and the game ball is on the lower side start winning switch (not shown) similar to the start winning switch 441 (see FIG. 10) If it is detected, the first special symbol lottery is performed as the start special prize of the first special symbol. On the other hand, the game ball entering the distribution winning device 731 enters the second start winning device, and the game ball is at the start winning switch (not shown) similar to the upper middle start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). When it is detected, it becomes the start winning of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol lottery is performed.

  A sorting device 782 is provided on the upper side of the sorting winning device 731. The distribution device 782 is a dish-like distribution device capable of gradually reducing in diameter from the side of the upper opening edge to the bottom side and supporting the lower side of the gaming ball by the upper surface. The distribution device 782 is formed with a plurality of discharge ports.

  The plurality of discharge parts are configured of a specific discharge port formed in the center of the plate-like portion and a plurality of non-specific discharge ports formed in each circumferential direction of a plurality of concentric circles centered on the specific discharge port. Be done. The specific discharge port is a discharge port through which the discharged gaming ball can enter the distribution winning device 731, and the non-specific discharge port is a discharge port through which the discharged gaming ball can enter the distribution winning device 731 .

  When the game balls distributed by the distribution device 481 are discharged from the first outlet 611, the game balls pass through a predetermined advantageous passage (not shown), and the non-specific discharge outlet is a plate in the distribution device 782 From the position which is not formed on the same line extending in the circumferential direction from the center of the second portion, it is dropped toward the position. In such a case, since the gaming ball descends from the dropping point toward the bottom side (the center of the plate-like portion) of the distribution device 782 with almost no orbit on the distribution device 782, it is easy to enter the specific discharge port .

  On the other hand, when the game balls distributed by the distribution device 481 are discharged from the second outlet 612, the game balls pass through a predetermined disadvantageous passage (not shown) and from the opening edge of the distribution device 482 , Discharged along the opening edge. In such a case, the gaming ball travels toward the bottom side (the center of the dish-like portion) of the distribution device 782 while circulating around the distribution device 782 clockwise. Therefore, when the gaming ball passes through the disadvantageous passage, the probability that the gaming ball is discharged from the specific outlet is lower than when the gaming ball passes through the advantageous passage.

  On the right side of the central structure 420, there is provided a starter 736 according to a common design similar to the starter 436 (see FIG. 7). When the gaming ball entering the starting device 736 is detected by a starting switch (not shown) similar to the starting switch 446 (see FIG. 10), a normal symbol lottery is performed.

  Below the starting device 736, a right side starting winning device 732 which is a starting device according to the second special symbol like the upper middle starting winning device 432 (see FIG. 7) is provided. If the game ball entering the right side start winning device 732 is detected by the same start winning switch (not shown) as the upper middle starting winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the second special symbol will be the start winning. , The second special symbol lottery is performed.

  The right start winning device 732 drives the entry restricting mechanism 752 which changes the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permitted attitude and the entry prohibited attitude, and the upper middle entry which drives the entry restricted mechanism 752 A regulation solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) and a similar approach regulation solenoid (not shown) are provided. When the entry restricting mechanism 752 is won by the normal symbol lottery based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting device 736 by the corresponding start switch, the predetermined number of times and the predetermined time according to the corresponding entry restriction solenoid Only transition to the entry permitted posture.

  Below the right side start winning device 732 is provided a big winning device 734 similar to the big winning device 434 (see FIG. 7). The big winning device 734 has an entry restricting mechanism 754 that restricts the entry of gaming balls into the inside according to a transition between an entry permitted attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and an entry restricted solenoid 464 that changes the attitude of the entry restricted mechanism 754. An entrance restriction solenoid (not shown) similar to (see FIG. 10) is provided. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special lottery is won, the special winning device 734 shifts to the entry permitted attitude only for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time in accordance with the corresponding entry control solenoid.

  On the left side of the distribution winning device 731 is provided a general winning device 739A similar to the general winning device 439. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the winning opening 739A1 of the general winning device 739A is formed through the bottom of the recess of the base 701 (that is, the game area). That is, the winning opening 739A1 opens in a substantially horizontal direction along the front-rear direction, and is provided so as to open in the front. The game ball entering from the winning opening 739A1 is detected by a general winning switch (not shown) similar to the general winning switch 449 (see FIG. 10).

  On the lower side of the winning opening 739A1, a ball guiding portion 781 for guiding the gaming ball to the winning opening 739A1 is protruded forward from the front surface of the base 701. The ball guiding portion 781 has a rolling surface 781A (see FIG. 18) on which the gaming ball can roll forward or backward and an inclined surface 781B provided continuously with the left side of the rolling surface 781A in the gaming machine front view (See FIG. 18) and an inclined surface 781C (see FIG. 18) continuously provided on the right side of the rolling surface 781A in the front view of the gaming machine.

  The rolling surface 781A inclines downward from the front side toward the winning opening 739A1. Thus, the gaming balls on the rolling surface 781A roll mainly backward (that is, toward the winning opening 739A1). The rolling surface 781A may be configured by one or more flat surfaces, or may include one or a plurality of curved surfaces having a convex shape on the upper side in which the portion that bulges upward is continuous in the front-rear direction, The downward concave portion may include one or a plurality of curved surfaces having a downward concave shape continuous in the front-rear direction, or a flat surface and a curved surface may be combined.

  The inclined surface 781B and the inclined surface 781C are both inclined downward as they move away from the rolling surface 781A. Therefore, the gaming ball rolling on the rolling surface 781A toward the winning opening 739A1 enters the winning opening 739A1 or passes through the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C before reaching the winning opening 739A1. Fall from the left or right of the The inclined surface 781B and the inclined surface 781C may also be configured by one or more flat surfaces, may include one or more curved surfaces, or may be configured by combining flat and curved surfaces.

  A ball guiding portion 722 is provided on the upstream side including the upper side with respect to the ball guiding portion 781. The detailed structure will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, but the ball guiding portion 722 is configured to be able to guide the game ball flowing down the left playing area 701C to the ball guiding portion 781.

  On the right side of the distribution winning device 731, a general winning device 739 B similar to the general winning device 439 is provided. Like the winning opening 739A1, the winning opening 739B1 of the general winning device 739B is formed through the recess (that is, the game area) of the base 701. The game ball entering from the winning opening 739B1 is detected by a general winning switch (not shown) similar to the general winning switch 449 (see FIG. 10).

  On the lower side of the winning opening 739B1, a ball guiding portion 783 similar to the ball guiding portion 781 for guiding the gaming ball to the winning opening 739B1 is protruded forward from the front surface of the base 701. Above the ball guiding portion 783, the game ball which has flowed the gaming area on the right side relative to the central structure 420 (hereinafter also referred to as "right gaming area") to the downstream side of the big winning device 734, the discharge port 701A or A ball guiding portion 723 for guiding to any of the ball guiding portions 783 is provided.

  Further, on the upper right side with respect to the central structure 420, a guide passage 701D is formed for guiding the gaming ball fired from the launch device 330 to the right gaming area. A projection 725 is provided on the front side (the side of the rear plate 223) of the guide passage 701D so that a ball passage that bends in the front-rear direction is formed on the upstream side (that is, the left) of the guide passage 701D. A projection 726 (see FIG. 20) is provided on the rear side (the side of the base 701) of the guide passage 701D. The ball passage formed by the projection 725 and the projection 726 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the above-mentioned distribution passage portion 721 will be described in detail. FIG. 17A is an enlarged view of the area A1 in FIG. FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view in which each portion shown in FIG. 17A is cut on the rear side of the surface portion 721A of the distribution passage portion 721. FIG. 17 (c) is a cross-sectional view of the game board 400A taken along the line CC in FIG. 17 (a).

  In FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the central structure 420 is not shown. Further, in FIG. 17C, hatching of the cross section is omitted, and illustration of a ball passage of the gaming ball having entered the inlet 701E or the inlet 701F is omitted. Further, in FIG. 17C, the gaming balls passing through the launch path 701B and part of the gaming balls flowing down the gaming board 400 are illustrated for reference.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the sorting passage portion 721 is a surface portion which is a plane substantially parallel to the front of the game area and which passes through the approximate center of the width in the front-rear direction of the wall portion 711A. 721A, a wall portion 711A disposed above the distribution passage portion 721, and a wall portion 711A disposed below the distribution passage portion 721, which protrudes forward from the surface portion 721A And a ball guiding portion 721B inclined to the lower left direction.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, on the rear side of the surface portion 721A in the distribution passage portion 721, a concave portion 721C opened at the upper side, and a ball guiding portion which is a sloped to the left and provided on the left side A ball guiding portion 721E formed below the ball guiding portion 721D is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the width in the front-rear direction of the inner rail portion 703 is different between the firing passage 701B side and the game area side. More specifically, the width in the front-rear direction of the firing path 701B in the inner rail portion 703 is about the diameter of the gaming ball (that is, about one game ball), while the gaming area side in the inner rail portion 703 The width in the front-rear direction of the is at least twice the diameter of the gaming ball (that is, two or more gaming balls).

  Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area is on the front side of the position of half of the width in the back and forth direction of the game area side in the inner rail portion 703 (that is, the side away from the front of the game area) In the case of flowing toward the side closer to the above, the gaming ball can reach onto the ball guiding portion 721 B of the distribution passage portion 721. When the gaming ball reaches on the ball guiding portion 721B, the gaming ball is guided to the left playing area 701C by the ball guiding portion 721B.

  On the other hand, when the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area flows backward behind the position of half of the width in the back and forth direction of the gaming area side in the inner rail portion 703 (that is, the side closer to the front of the gaming area) The game ball can enter the recess 721 C of the distribution passage portion 721 or can reach on the ball guiding portion 721 D.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, at a position behind the recess 721C in the base 701, two entrances 701E and 701F to which the game ball can enter are formed. Thus, when the gaming ball enters the recess 721C, the gaming ball enters either the entrance 701E or the entrance 701F.

  As shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, on the bottom of the recess 721C, a projection 721F protruding upward from the bottom is provided at a position between the inlet 701E and the inlet 701F. There is. The protrusion 721F is a substantially isosceles triangle having an apex on the side away from the inlets 701E and 701F in top view, and the cross section in the front view also has an apex on the side away from the bottom of the recess 721C. As it approaches 701F, it is comprised in the triangular pyramid shape which is an isosceles triangle from which the height from the bottom face of the recessed part 721C to a vertex becomes high. The projection 721F has a function of assisting the distribution of the gaming ball entering the recess 721C to either the inlet 701E or the inlet 701F.

  The gaming ball entering the inlet 701E in the recess 721C passes through a ball passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the base 701 and is guided to the inlet 601 (see FIG. 13) of the distribution device 481. On the other hand, the game ball entering the entrance 701F passes through a ball passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the base 701, and an outlet 701G formed at a position on the base 701 behind the ball guiding portion 721E. Are discharged to the ball guiding portion 721E. The gaming balls discharged to the ball guiding portion 721E are guided to the left playing area 701C by the ball guiding portion 721E.

  Thus, the gaming balls having entered the recess 721C of the sorting passage section 721 are distributed to either the sorting device 481 or the left gaming area 701C, depending on which one of the entrance 701E and the entrance 701F is entered. On the other hand, when the gaming ball reaches on the ball guiding portion 721E, the gaming ball is guided to the left playing area 701C by the ball guiding portion 721E.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the above-mentioned ball guiding portion 722 will be described in detail. FIG. 18A is an enlarged view of a region A2 in FIG. FIG. 18B is a cross-sectional view in which each portion shown in FIG. 17A is cut on the rear side of the surface portion 722A of the ball guiding portion 722. FIG. 19 is a perspective sectional view in the vicinity of the ball guiding portion 722. In FIGS. 18 (a), 18 (b) and 19, parts of the gaming balls flowing down the gaming board 400 are illustrated for reference.

  As shown in FIG. 18A and FIG. 19, the ball guiding portion 722 is a plane substantially parallel to the front of the game area, and is a plane passing substantially the center of the width of the wall 711 in the front-rear direction. A surface guiding portion 722A, a ball guiding portion 722B protruding forward from the surface portion 722A and inclined in the lower right direction, and a ball guiding opening at the upper side to guide the entering gaming ball to the rear side (back side) And a unit 722C.

  As shown in FIG. 18B and FIG. 19, on the rear side of the surface guide portion 722A in the ball guide portion 722, a ball guide portion 722D which is a slope inclined downward to the right and a ball guide which is the right side to the ball guide portion 722D A penetrating portion 722E which is provided at a position above the portion 781 and penetrates from the top to the bottom is formed.

  When the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area flows forward of the position of half of the width in the back and forth direction of the gaming area side in the inner rail portion 703 (that is, the side away from the front of the gaming area), the gaming ball is a ball It can reach on the ball guiding portion 722 B of the guiding portion 722. When the gaming ball reaches on the ball guiding portion 722B, the gaming ball is guided in the lower right direction by the ball guiding portion 722B.

  When the gaming ball guided in the lower right direction of the ball guiding portion 722B enters the opening of the ball guiding portion 722C, the gaming ball is guided to the rear side (back side) by the ball guiding portion 722C, and the ball is guided The ball guiding portion 781 provided on the rear side of the portion 722C enters from the front end side.

  On the other hand, when the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area flows backward behind the position of half of the width in the back and forth direction of the gaming area side in the inner rail portion 703 (that is, the side closer to the front of the gaming area) The gaming ball can reach on the ball guiding portion 722D of the ball guiding portion 722 or enter the opening above the penetrating portion 722E.

  When the gaming ball reaches on the ball guiding portion 722D, the gaming ball is guided by the ball guiding portion 722D in the lower right direction. When the gaming ball guided in the lower right direction of the ball guiding portion 722D enters the penetrating portion 722E from the upper opening, the gaming ball drops downward along the penetrating portion 722E, and the lower portion of the penetrating portion 722E It reaches above the ball guide 781 located below the side opening (more specifically, above the rolling surface 781A).

  When the game ball guided to the ball guiding portion 781 by the ball guiding portion 722C or the penetrating portion 722E can reach the winning opening 739A1 without falling from the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C, the general winning from the winning opening 739A1 It can enter device 739A.

  The game ball guided to the ball guiding portion 781 by the ball guiding portion 722C enters the ball guiding portion 781 from the front end side in the advancing direction toward the rear side (the back side). Therefore, in such a case, the gaming ball easily rolls along the extending direction of the rolling surface 781A, and easily reaches the winning opening 739A1 without falling from the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C.

  On the other hand, since the gaming balls guided to the ball guiding portion 781 by the penetrating portions 722E contact the rolling surface 781A from above, the gaming balls tend to recoil against the rolling surface 781A, whereby the winning opening is achieved. Before reaching 739A1, the possibility of falling off the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C increases. Therefore, the probability of winning on the general winning device 739A changes depending on whether the game ball is guided to the ball guiding portion 781 by the ball guiding portion 722C or the penetrating portion 722E.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the gaming ball passes from the top to the bottom between the ball guiding portion 722D of the ball guiding portion 722 and the right end of the wall portion 711 located on the left side with respect to the ball guiding portion 722. A possible ball passage 724 is formed. Therefore, when the gaming ball passes behind half of the width in the front-rear direction of the wall portion 711, the gaming ball may enter the ball passage 724 and fall without reaching the ball guiding portion 722D. is there. The game ball having passed through the ball passage 724 is discharged from the discharge port 701A.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, since the ball guiding portion 722B is provided below the ball guiding portion 722D, the gaming ball guided to the ball guiding portion 722 along the wall portion 711 is the ball guiding portion 722B. Even in the case of entering the ball, the gaming ball may enter the ball passage 724 formed between the ball guiding portion 722D and the wall portion 711 and drop.

  Although illustration is omitted, the ball guiding portion 723 is formed at a position where a penetration portion similar to the penetration portion 722E of the ball guiding portion 722 is on the upper side with respect to the ball guiding portion 783. Thereby, when the gaming ball flowing down the right gaming area enters the through portion from the upper opening, the gaming ball drops downward along the through portion, and the lower opening of the through portion Reaches the top of the ball guiding portion 783 located below.

  Next, the shape of the guide passage 701D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is an enlarged view of a region A3 in FIG. FIG. 20B is a top view of a region where the protrusion 725 and the protrusion 701H are formed. In FIGS. 20A and 20B, for reference, a part of the gaming ball passing through the guide passage 701D is illustrated, and a part of the flow-down path is illustrated by an arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, on the upstream side of the anti-recoil member 405 in the guide passage 701D, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) protrusions on the front side (the rear plate 223 side) of the guide passage 701D. A part 725 is provided. The protrusion 725 has a length in the direction intersecting with the wall 711A, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), is substantially equal to the width of the guide passage 701D, and also in FIG. 20 (b). As shown in FIG. 10, in a top view, the end of the corner portion facing the rear side is formed in a substantially triangular shape.

  On the other hand, on the rear side (the side of the base 701) of the guide passage 701D, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) protrusions 726 with respect to the installation position of the protrusions 725 The guide passage 701D is provided at a position shifted in the extending direction. The projection 726 is configured such that the length in the direction intersecting the wall 711A is substantially equal to the width of the guide passage 701D, and as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the front side in top view The end of the corner that faces is configured in a substantially triangular shape.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), a ball passage that is bent in the front-rear direction is formed between the protrusion 725 and the protrusion 726. Since the distance L1 in the width direction of the guide passage 701D between the rear end of the projection 725 and the front end of the projection 726 is smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball, the gaming ball goes straight on the ball passage I can not do it.

  Therefore, since the gaming ball passing through the ball passage moves forward while contacting the protrusions 725 and 726, the mechanical energy of the gaming ball contacts the protrusions 725 and 726 while passing through the ball passage. Can be reduced by Therefore, it is possible to decelerate the game ball, which has entered the guidance passage 701D by the player playing the game by the right-handed game method, before reaching the recoil prevention member 405.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b), inlets 727 and 728 are provided in the wall 711A at positions behind the protrusions 725, respectively. The inlet 727 is an opening functioning as an inlet of a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the gaming ball to the inlet 601 of the sorting device 481. On the other hand, the entrance 728 is an entrance of a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the gaming balls to a recovery discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 701, that is, an opening functioning as a so-called "out port". It is.

  As described above, since the gaming ball having entered the guiding passage 701D is decelerated by the ball passage portion formed between the protrusions 725 and 726, the game ball can enter the inlet 727 or the inlet 728. Since the inlet 727 is provided closer to the launch passage 701B than the inlet 728, the player adjusts the amount of rotational operation of the launch handle 252 to make the sorter 481 not a so-called “out ball”. The game ball can be launched by aiming at an entrance 727 to which the game ball can enter.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the depth in the back and forth direction (that is, the width in the back and forth direction) of the gaming area is twice or more the diameter of the gaming ball, that is, the gaming balls are aligned in the back and forth direction It is configured to the depth that can pass at the same time. Therefore, it becomes possible for the game ball flowing down from the top to the bottom of the game area to move in the back and forth direction, and the game ball can move in the front and back direction near the outer edge of the game area. Since it is easy to extend the position where the flow is noted to the vicinity of the outer edge of the game area, the flow behavior of the game balls in the game area can be suitably diversified.

  For example, a game ball flowing forward from a position half the width in the front-rear direction on the gaming area side of the inner rail portion 703 can pass over the ball guiding portion 721 B of the sorting passage portion 721 while the inner rail portion A gaming ball flowing backward from a position half the width in the front-rear direction of the gaming area side in 703 can enter the recess 721 C of the sorting passage portion 721.

  When the gaming ball passes the ball guiding portion 721B, the gaming ball can not enter the distribution winning device 731 (that is, the special winning symbol of the special symbol can not be generated), but the gaming ball enters the concave portion 721C. In this case, the gaming ball can enter the distribution winning device 731 through the entrance 701E. Therefore, the presence or absence of the possibility of the start winning of the special symbol differs depending on the position in the back and forth direction of the game ball flowing down the game area, so the player flows down the game area movable in the back and forth direction You can enjoy the behavior of

  Also, the gaming ball entering the recess 721C is distributed to either the entrance 701E or the entrance 701F, and when the gaming ball enters the entrance 701F, the gaming ball is different from the case where the gaming ball enters the entrance 701E. Since it is impossible to enter the distribution winning device 731, the situation that can enter the distribution winning device 731 does not necessarily occur even when entering the recess 721 C, so the game is not monotonous. it can.

  In addition, the gaming ball flowing down from the front half position of the width in the front-rear direction on the gaming area side of the inner rail portion 703 can pass over the ball guiding portion 722 B of the ball guiding portion 722 while the inner rail portion 703 The gaming ball flowing backward from the position of half of the width in the front-rear direction of the gaming area side can pass over the ball guiding portion 722D of the ball guiding portion 722.

  The gaming ball having passed the ball guiding portion 722B passes through the ball guiding portion 722C and enters the ball guiding portion 781 from the front end side of the ball guiding portion 781 while the gaming ball having passed the ball guiding portion 722D has the ball guiding The ball guide portion 781 is reached by falling from the leading end (that is, the right end) in the traveling direction in the portion 722D through the penetrating portion 722E.

  In the former case, the gaming balls tend to roll along the extending direction of the rolling surface 781A and easily reach the winning opening 739A1 without falling from the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C. Since the ball contacts the rolling surface 781A from above, the possibility of falling from the inclined surface 781B or the inclined surface 781C is increased before reaching the winning opening 739A1. Therefore, the probability of winning on the general winning device 739A changes depending on whether the game ball is guided to the ball guiding portion 781 by the ball guiding portion 722C or the penetrating portion 722E.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the width in the front-rear direction in the launch path 701B is smaller than that on the side of the game area separated by the inner rail portion 703, so the front and back of the gaming ball passing through the launch path 701B. The movable position can be limited. For this reason, when entering the game area, it is possible to suppress the situation in which the entry position varies with a large number of pachinko machines, and reduce the variation in the performance of the gaming machine such as the winning rate to each winning device such as the general winning device 739A. it can.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the entry probability to the general winning device 739A (the winning opening 739A1) is adjusted by the shape of the ball guiding portion 781 for guiding the gaming ball to the winning opening 739A1 instead of the nail. The entry probability to the general winning device 739A can be suitably suppressed from deviating from the design value due to the influence of the nail (for example, when the nail is bent).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ball passage portion bending in the front-rear direction is formed by the projection 725 and the projection 726 in the guide passage 701D, and the gaming ball passing through the ball passage is By moving forward while in contact with the protrusions 725 and 726, the speed of the gaming ball can be decelerated before reaching the anti-recoil member 405.

  Therefore, the momentum of the gaming ball entering the guidance passage 701D can be suppressed without providing the recoil prevention member 405, so that the player enters the guidance passage 701D by playing the game by the right-handed gaming method. The behavior of the sphere can be diversified. For example, a game ball decelerated by a ball passage formed between the protrusions 725 and 726 can be made to enter the inlet 727 or the inlet 728. Thus, the player can shoot the game ball by aiming the entrance 727 or the entrance 728 by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 252, so that the playability of the game by the right-handed game method may be diversified.

  Further, as described above, the game ball entering the guide passage 701D is decelerated by the ball passage portion formed between the protrusions 725 and 726, so the recoil preventing member 405 can be omitted. . Therefore, the recoil preventing member 405 may not be provided.

  In the second embodiment described above, the ball passage portion bending in the front-rear direction is formed in the guide passage 701D to decelerate the gaming ball entering the guide passage 701D, but the ball passage bending in the vertical direction is formed. By forming the part in the guide passage 701D, the game ball entering the guide passage 701D may be decelerated.

  FIG. 21 is a view for explaining an example of the ball passage portion of the modification. More specifically, FIG. 21 is an enlarged view of the upper right portion of the pachinko machine 100 of the modification. Note that, in FIG. 21, the components constituting the guide passage 701D and the portion where the gaming ball having passed through the guide passage 701D collides are illustrated, and the other illustration is omitted. Further, in FIG. 21, for reference, a part of the gaming ball passing through the guide passage 701D is illustrated, and a part of the flow-down path is illustrated by an arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in this modification, an outer rail portion 761 made of resin is provided on the upper right side of the game area in the same manner as the outer rail 402, and the lower side of the outer rail portion 761 is provided. A downwardly projecting protrusion 762 is provided. On the other hand, in a portion which constitutes the lower side of the guide passage 701D, a concave portion 763 which is concaved downward is provided at a position opposite to the projecting portion 762.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 21, a ball passage which is bent in the vertical direction is formed between the projection 762 and the recess 763. Since the game ball passing through the ball passage advances while contacting the vertical wall in the ball passage, the mechanical energy of the game ball is reduced by the contact with the wall while passing through the ball passage. It can be done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, although the structure which does not provide the recoil preventing member 405 was illustrated, it is good also as a structure which provides the recoil preventing member 405. FIG. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the configuration in which the recoil preventing member 405 is provided is illustrated, but the configuration in which the recoil preventing member 405 is not provided may be employed.

  Further, as a configuration for decelerating the gaming ball, the game ball may be decelerated when the speed of the gaming ball is fast, and may not be decelerated very much when the speed of the gaming ball is slow. For example, the amount of protrusion of the protrusions 725 and 726 is high at the upper side where the gaming ball in contact with the outer rail portion 761 can collide, and the amount of protrusion is lower as it goes lower or does not protrude downward. You may make it the shape which has a level | step difference. As a result, when the speed of the gaming ball is slow, the function to decelerate can be reduced. In addition, as the protrusions 725 and 726 for decelerating the gaming ball, the protrusion of the right side corresponding to the downstream side may be configured to have a larger angle at which the traveling direction of the gaming ball changes, for example, The amount of protrusion to the aisle side is changed by a plurality of projections so as to project more toward the downstream side, or the inclination angle with respect to the traveling direction is increased, and the gaming ball moves to the right while moving backward or backward or move up and down greatly. You may make it progress.

  In addition, as a configuration for decelerating the gaming ball, the speed of advancing to one side (right side) of the gaming ball is decelerated and the gaming ball advances in the opposite direction (left side), that is, outside on the upper right side of the game area The game ball advancing to the lower right direction along the rail portion 761 may be configured to fly to the upper left side corresponding to the original direction side. For example, at a position where the anti-recoil member 405 is provided, instead of the anti-recoil member 405, the speed reducing portion is formed by a curved surface having a substantially semicircular shape opened on the left side in cross section viewed from the upper right side The game ball which has been formed and flying near the front of the game area makes a turn while contacting the front side of the curved surface having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape, and returns to the original direction at the back side of the game area You may configure it. In this case, at least a part of the protrusions 725 and 726 may be provided to decelerate the gaming ball and reduce the distance to return to the original direction side.

  In addition, as a deceleration portion for decelerating the gaming ball, the gaming ball may be decelerated by a change in the traveling direction of the gaming ball equal to or less than a predetermined angle, and for example, about 45 ° or less as the predetermined angle or less. The angle is preferably about 30 ° or less, and preferably about 15 ° or less. In addition, the speed reduction unit may decelerate the progressing speed gradually by the contact of the game balls a plurality of times, and may be configured to gradually expand the changing angle of the advancing direction in the plurality of contacts. As a result, it is possible to efficiently decelerate the game ball while making it easy to suppress the force of the game ball to collide with the member constituting the reduction portion to a certain level or less, and to make the launch power higher. It is possible to prevent the members from being scraped or damaged.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, each winning opening of the starting device according to the first special symbol, the starting device according to the second special symbol, the big winning device, and the general winning device supports the gaming ball from below It is characterized in that it is provided on a stage 810 which rolls while rolling. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above will be assigned the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 22 is a front view of the game board 400B in the pachinko machine 100 of the third embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 16, while showing the rough external shape about the main structures provided in a game area | region, such as central structure 420, it has shown in figure for reference a part of game ball which flows down.

  As shown in FIG. 22, on the lower side of the central structure 420, a stage 810 is provided on which gaming balls entered from the inlets 801 and 802 roll. The probability that the game ball entering the game area enters the entrance 801 or 802 is preferably set to a high probability, preferably to a probability of exceeding 50%, preferably to about 80% or more, about 95% It is preferable to set it as the above.

  Here, although details will be described later, the stage 810 includes a winning opening of the upper start winning device 831 (see FIG. 23), a winning opening of the lower start winning device 832 (see FIG. 23), and a big winning device 834 (see FIG. The winning opening of FIG. 23), the winning opening of general winning devices 839A and 839B (see FIG. 23), and a starting device 836 (see FIG. 23) are provided. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment is set as the structure which does not provide the nail 411 in a game area like the pachinko machine 100 of 2nd Embodiment.

  The configuration of the stage 810 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 23, 24 and 25. 23 and 24 are perspective views of the game board 400B as viewed from the upper left side. More specifically, FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the game board 400B as viewed from the upper left side when both the entry restricting mechanism 852 and the entry restricting mechanism 854 are in the entry prohibiting posture. On the other hand, FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the game board 400B viewed from the upper left side when both the entry restricting mechanism 852 and the entry restricting mechanism 854 are in the entry permitted posture. FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the game board 400 B horizontally cut at a position above the stage 810.

  In FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the illustration of the decorative symbol display device 479 is omitted. Further, in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, two states of the return ball preventing mechanism 404, a state of permitting passage of the game ball and a state of restricting the passage of the game ball are illustrated together. Further, hatching of the cross section is omitted in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 25, the stage 810 includes a central upper stage 811A, a central middle stage 811B, a central lower stage 811C, a left upper stage 812A, a left lower stage 812B, and a right upper stage 813A, And the right lower stage 813B.

  The central upper stage 811 A, the central middle stage 811 B, and the central lower stage 811 C are provided in a step-like manner substantially at the center of the stage 810. The central upper stage 811A is disposed at the top of the three stages 811A to 811C. The central middle stage 811B is disposed one step below the central upper stage 811A. The central lower stage 811C is disposed one step below the central middle stage 811B.

  The central upper stage 811A, the central middle stage 811B, and the central lower stage 811C are all configured to be inclined downward from the rear side toward the front side. Therefore, the gaming balls roll forward on the respective stages 811A to 811C.

  The left upper stage 812A and the left lower stage 812B are provided in a step-like manner on the left of each of the central stages 811A to 811C. The lengths of the left stages 812A and 812B in the front-rear direction are set to span the central stages 811A to 811C. The left upper stage 812A is disposed at the top among the left stages 812A and 812B, and the left lower stage 812B is disposed one stage below the left upper stage 812A. The left lower stage 812B is located above the central stages 811A to 811C.

  The left upper stage 812A and the left lower stage 812B are both configured to be inclined downward as going from the left to the right. Thus, the gaming balls roll to the right on each of the stages 812A and 812B.

  The right upper stage 813A and the lower right stage 813B are provided stepwise on the right of each of the central stages 811A to 811C. The lengths of the right side stages 813A and 813B in the front-rear direction are set to span the central stages 811A to 811C. Of the stages 813A and 813B on the right side, the upper right stage 813A is disposed at the top, and the lower right stage 813B is disposed one stage below the right upper stage 813A. The right lower stage 813B is located above the central stages 811A to 811C.

  Both the upper right stage 813A and the lower right stage 813B are configured to be inclined downward as going from the right to the left. Therefore, the gaming balls roll toward the left on each of the stages 813A and 813B.

  A winning opening of the upper start winning device 831 is provided substantially at the center of the central upper stage 811A. The upper start winning device 831 is a starting device according to the first special symbol similar to the lower middle start winning device 431 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the game ball rolling on the central upper stage 811A enters the upper start winning device 831, and the game ball is the start winning switch (not shown) similar to the lower middle start win switch 441 (see FIG. 10). If the first special symbol is detected, the first special symbol lottery is performed.

  The winning opening of the lower start winning device 832 is provided substantially at the center of the middle middle stage 811 B on the upstream side (that is, the upper central stage 811 A side). The lower start winning device 832 is a starting device according to the second special symbol similar to the upper middle start winning device 432 (see FIG. 7). Thus, the game ball rolling on the middle middle stage 811B or the middle upper stage 811A enters the lower start winning device 832, and the game ball is the same as the start middle winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). When it is detected by the switch (not shown), it becomes the start winning of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol lottery is performed.

  The lower start winning device 832 drives the entry restriction mechanism 852 which changes the entry probability of the gaming ball into the inside by the transition between the entry permission attitude and the entry prohibition attitude, and drives the entry restriction mechanism 852. An approach restriction solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) and a similar approach restriction solenoid (not shown) are provided.

  The entrance restriction mechanism 852 is provided with two movable pieces aligned in the left-right direction. The movable piece is disposed at a position covering the winning opening of the lower start winning device 832 as shown in FIG. 23 in the entry prohibition state, whereby the entry of the game ball to the lower start winning device 832 is performed. Ban. On the other hand, the movable piece opens in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 24 in the entry permitted state, whereby the winning opening of the lower start winning device 832 is opened, and the gaming ball to the lower starting winning device 832 is Entry is permitted.

  When the entry restricting mechanism 852 is won by the normal symbol lottery based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting device 836 by the corresponding start switch, the predetermined number of times and the predetermined time according to the corresponding entry restriction solenoid Only transition to the entry permitted posture.

  A winning opening of the big winning device 834 is provided substantially at the center of the lower middle stage 811C. The big winning device 834 is an entry restricting mechanism 854 for restricting the entry of gaming balls into the inside according to a transition between an entry permitted attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and an entry restricted solenoid 464 which changes the attitude of the entry restricted mechanism 854. An entrance restriction solenoid (not shown) similar to (see FIG. 10) is provided.

  The entry control mechanism 854 has a plate-like movable piece. The movable piece is disposed at a position covering the winning opening of the big winning device 834 in the entry prohibition state, as shown in FIG. 23, thereby prohibiting the game ball from entering the big winning device 834. On the other hand, the movable piece is stored under central middle stage 811B in the entry permitted state, as shown in FIG. 24, whereby the winning opening of big winning device 834 is opened, and the gaming to big winning device 834 is performed. Ball entry is allowed.

  When the entry restriction mechanism 854 wins the first special symbol lottery or the second special drawing, the entry restriction mechanism 854 shifts to the entry permitted attitude only for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time according to the corresponding entry restriction solenoid. Therefore, when the entry restricting mechanism 854 is in the entry permitted posture, the gaming balls rolling on the central lower stage 811 C or the central middle stage 811 B can enter the big winning device 834.

  A gate-like starting device 836 is provided substantially at the center on the downstream side of the left upper stage 812A (ie, on the left lower stage 812B side). The starter 836 is a starter based on a common symbol similar to the starter 436 (see FIG. 7). The game ball rolling on the left upper stage 812A enters (passes) the starter 836, and the game ball is detected by a start switch (not shown) similar to the start switch 446 (see FIG. 10). If it does, a normal symbol lottery is performed. When winning in the normal symbol lottery, the entry control mechanism 852 shifts to the entry permitted state.

  At substantially the center in the left-right lower stage 812B in the left-right direction, winning openings of two general winning devices 839A are provided. The general winning device 839A is a general winning device similar to the general winning device 439. Therefore, when a gaming ball rolling on the lower left stage 812B enters from the winning opening, the gaming ball is detected by a general winning switch (not shown) similar to the general winning switch 449 (see FIG. 10). .

  Similar to the left upper stage 812A, a gate-shaped starting device 836 is provided substantially at the center on the downstream side (that is, the lower right stage 813B side) of the right upper stage 813A. Therefore, when the gaming ball rolling on the right upper stage 813A enters (passes) the starting device 836 and the gaming ball is detected by the corresponding start switch, the normal symbol lottery is performed.

  Here, a plurality of gate-shaped starters 836 are provided separately at the left and right, and the passages of both starters 836 are disposed on a straight line in the left-right direction in top view and one of the The tilt angle or the like of the stage 810 may be set so that the game ball can enter the other starting device 836 when the game ball enters the starting device 836. In this case, the winning device (the lower side is configured such that the entry control mechanism 852 shifts to the entry permission state when the central portion of the two starting devices 836 is won by the normal symbol lottery in each starting device 836 It is preferable that a start winning device 832) is provided, and a game ball which has been set for a short period of normal symbol fluctuation time and passed through the starting device 836 and became a trigger for winning is the lower start winning device 832 of the stage 810. At the timing when the placement portion is reached, it may be already in the entry permission state, and the entry may be made into the lower start winning device 832.

  Also, the entry of the gaming ball into the starting device 836 may be detected as the entry of the gaming ball in only one direction, and after the gaming ball passes the starting device 836 from the center side of the stage 810 to the outside Alternatively, control may be added to invalidate a part of the start winnings in the case where there are a plurality of passes of the starter 836, such as when returning to the center side of the stage 810 again.

  At substantially the center in the right and left lower stage 813B in the left-right direction, winning openings of two general winning devices 839B are provided. The general winning device 839B is a general winning device similar to the general winning device 439. Therefore, when a game ball rolling on the lower right stage 813B enters from the winning opening, the game ball is detected by a general winning switch (not shown) similar to the general winning switch 449 (see FIG. 10). .

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 25, the gaming ball entering from the inlet 801 passes a predetermined ball passage (not shown) and is discharged downward from the outlet 821. The game balls discharged from the outlet 821 fall on the ball passage 823 provided below the outlet 821. The ball passage 823 is configured in a substantially L shape in a top view going to the right along the rear end of each left stage 812A, 812B after going rearward along the left end of the left upper stage 812A. It has an inclined surface which descends as it goes away from the 821 side.

  The ball passage 823 is provided with a downstream end (downstream end) 823A of the ball passage 823 and a wall portion 823C at the lower side of the outlet 821 as a part capable of discharging the game ball entering the ball passage 823. And an open portion 823B.

  The downstream end 823A of the ball passage 823 is located approximately at the center in the left-right direction of the central upper stage 811A, so when the gaming ball passing through the ball passage 823 is discharged from the downstream end 823A to the central upper stage 811A, the gaming ball is And roll forward on the stage 811A according to the inclination of the central upper stage 811A.

  When the gaming ball rolling forward on the central upper stage 811A reaches the front end of the central upper stage 811A without entering the upper start winning device 831, the gaming ball is moved from the central upper stage 811A to the central middle stage 811B. Enter The gaming ball having entered the middle middle stage 811B rolls forward on the stage 811B according to the inclination of the middle middle stage 811B.

  When the gaming ball rolling forward on the middle middle stage 811B reaches the front end of the middle middle stage 811B without entering the lower start winning device 832, the gaming ball is moved from the middle middle stage 811B to the middle lower stage. Enter stage 811C. When the gaming ball entering the middle lower stage 811C does not enter the big winning device 834, the gaming ball falls from the front end of the middle lower stage 811C to the outside of the stage 810 and is discharged from the discharge port 401A.

  In addition, since the game ball passing through the ball passage 823 is discharged in the right direction at the downstream end 823A, the game ball collides with the left end of the right lower stage 813A or the right end of the left lower stage 812A. While rolling in the left and right direction in each of the stages 811A to 811C.

  On the other hand, the open part 823B of the ball passage 823 is provided on the right side of the ball passage 823 so that the game ball can be discharged on the left side of the upper left stage 812A. Therefore, when the gaming ball discharged from the outlet 821 and reached the ball passage 823 is discharged from the opening portion 823B, the gaming ball rolls rightward on the stage 812A according to the inclination of the left upper stage 812A. Do.

  The game ball rolling right on the upper left stage 812A enters the lower left stage 812B regardless of whether the game ball enters the starter 836 or not. The gaming ball having entered the lower left stage 812B rolls right on the stage 812B in accordance with the inclination of the lower left stage 812B.

  When the gaming ball rolling right on the lower left stage 812B reaches the right end of the lower left stage 812B without entering the general winning device 839A, the gaming ball is selected from the central stages 811A to 811C. , It falls on the stage according to the position of the game ball in the front-rear direction in the left lower stage 812B. The game balls dropped to any of the central stages 811A to 811C roll forward on the stages according to the inclination of the dropped stage.

  Since the starting device 836 higher than the surface of the left upper stage 812A is provided on the left upper stage 812A, the gaming balls rolling rightward on the left upper stage 812A are the starting devices 836. The rolling direction changes randomly due to the collision with. Thereby, the gaming balls collide with the wall portions located on the left side and the front and back sides of the left upper stage stage 812A or the wall portions located on the front and rear sides of the left lower stage 812B, so that the left side stages 812A and 812B It rolls to the right while rocking in the back and forth direction.

  On the other hand, the game ball entering from the inlet 802 passes a predetermined ball passage (not shown) and is discharged downward from the outlet 822. The game balls discharged from the outlet 822 fall onto the ball passage 824 provided below the outlet 822. The ball passage 824 is configured in a substantially L shape in a top view going to the left along the rear end of each of the right side stages 813A and 813B after going rearward along the right end of the right upper stage 813A. It has an inclined surface which descends as it goes away from the 822 side.

  The ball passage 824 is provided with a downstream end (downstream end) 824 A of the ball passage 824 and a wall portion 824 C at the lower side of the outlet 822 as a part capable of discharging the game ball entering the ball passage 824. There is no open part similar to the open part 823B.

  The downstream end 824A of the ball passage 824 is located approximately at the center in the left-right direction of the central upper stage 811A, so when the gaming ball passing through the ball passage 824 is discharged from the downstream end 824A to the central upper stage 811A, the gaming ball is In the same manner as when the gaming balls are discharged from the downstream end 823A of the ball passage 823, the game balls roll on the central stages 811A to 811C toward the front side.

  In addition, since the game ball passing through the ball passage 824 is discharged in the left direction at the downstream end 824A, the game ball collides with the right end of the lower left stage 812A or the left end of the lower right stage 813A. While rolling in the left and right direction in each of the stages 811A to 811C.

  On the other hand, the open part of the ball passage 824 is provided on the right side of the ball passage 824 so that the game ball can be discharged on the right side of the right upper stage 813A. Therefore, when the game ball discharged from the outlet 822 and reached the ball passage 824 is discharged from the open portion of the ball passage 824, the game ball moves left on the stage 813A according to the inclination of the right upper stage 813A. Roll towards.

  The game ball rolling leftward on the upper right stage 813A enters the lower right stage 813B regardless of whether the game ball enters the starter 836 or not. The gaming ball having entered the lower right stage 813B rolls left on the stage 813B in accordance with the inclination of the lower right stage 813B.

  When the gaming ball rolling leftward on the lower right stage 813B reaches the left end of the lower right stage 813B without entering the general winning device 839B, the gaming ball is selected from the central stages 811A to 811C. , It falls on the stage according to the position of the game ball in the front-rear direction in the lower right stage 813B. The game balls dropped to any of the central stages 811A to 811C roll forward on the stages according to the inclination of the dropped stage.

  Since the starting device 836 higher than the surface of the right upper stage 813A is provided on the right upper stage 813A, the gaming ball rolling leftward on the right upper stage 813A is the starting device 836. The rolling direction changes randomly due to the collision with. Thereby, the gaming ball collides with the wall portions positioned on the right side and the front and back sides of the right upper stage 813A or the wall portions positioned on the front and rear sides of the right lower stage 812B, so that the respective stages 813A and 813B on the right side It rolls toward the left while rocking in the front and back direction.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the upper start winning device 831, the lower start winning device 832, the big winning device 834, and the winning openings of the general winning devices 839A and 839B and the gate-like starting device 836 Since it is provided on the stage 810 which supports rolling from the lower side while rolling, it is possible to guide the game ball to enter the winning opening of the winning device or the starting device without placing a nail. . Therefore, the entry probability of the game ball to each winning opening can be suitably suppressed from deviating from the design value due to the influence of the nail (for example, when the nail is bent).

  In addition, the entrance of the game ball to the winning opening of the upper starting winning device 831, the lower starting winning device 832, the big winning device 834, the general winning devices 839A, 839B, and the starting device 836, these winning openings were provided Stages 810 (each stage 811A, 811B, 811C, 812A, 812B, 813A, 813B) can be visually recognized and confirmed. Therefore, the player can easily visually recognize a predetermined range extending at substantially the same height position by visually recognizing the stage 810 from the upper front obliquely upper side, and arranges each winning opening in the gaming machine front view Can provide a playability in which the game ball operates in a wide range while reducing the area for playing. In addition, with regard to the entrance of the game ball to the winning opening of upper starting winning device 831, lower starting winning device 832, big winning device 834, general winning devices 839A, 839B, and starting device 836, the lower side is not supported, etc. The game ball can be made to enter each winning opening at a low speed as compared with the game ball flowing down between, so that it is possible to easily recognize the entry situation of the game ball.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and may be modified and implemented as described below, for example. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

(1) Modified Example of Distribution Device 481 FIG. 26 is a schematic view for explaining a modified example of the distribution device 481. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 26 (b), an example of the game ball located on the induction plate 625A is shown for reference.

  In the above embodiment, the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D provided in the distribution device 481 are alternately arranged back and forth, that is, every time it is lowered by one stage. Although it is configured to be arranged to be rotated by 180 °, the amount of rotation of the induction plate per step down need not necessarily be 180 °.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, a plurality of induction plates 625 having the same function as the induction plate 622A etc. may be arranged to be rotated by 90 ° each time it is lowered by one stage. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which rotates each predetermined angle within the range of 0 degree or more and 180 degrees or less, and is provided with several induction boards, whenever it descend | falls 1 step | paragraph.

  By arranging the plurality of induction plates by rotating them by a predetermined angle each time it is lowered, as in the above embodiment, among the plurality of induction plates, some of the induction plates are affected by the tilt of the pachinko machine 100. Since some induction plates have an induction plate whose discharge part 635 is directed in the direction to offset the influence of the inclination, the influence of the inclination causes the game balls to be ejected from the first outlet 611. It is possible to suppress the fluctuation of the probability. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 is not limited to the case where the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be inclined in the front-rear direction by being rotated by a predetermined angle each time the guide plates are lowered by one stage. It is possible to cope with it.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment, the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D provided in the sorting device 481 are alternately arranged back and forth, that is, It is arranged to be rotated by 180 ° each time it is lowered by one stage. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 100 is provided to be inclined in the front-rear direction, one of the induction plates 622A, 622B, 622C, 622D or the induction plates 623A, 623B, 623C, 623D is an inclination of the pachinko machine 100 As a result, the game ball will flow downward at a high speed, and it will be difficult for the game unit to be discharged from the discharge unit 631A or the discharge unit 641A. On the other hand, on the other hand, since the gaming ball easily stays on the guiding plate on the contrary, the gaming ball easily enters the central guiding portion 631 or the central guiding portion 641 and is easily discharged from the discharging portion 631A or the discharging portion 641A. .

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

  In the above embodiment, the plurality of guide plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, 623D are configured in a substantially rectangular shape in top view, but the shape of the plurality of guide plates in top view is not necessarily required. It is not necessary to be substantially rectangular, and various shapes can be adopted according to the shape of the distribution device 481, the angle by which it is rotated each time it is lowered, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the plurality of induction plates 625 are provided by being rotated by 90 ° each time the induction plates 625 descend by one step in the substantially rectangular parallelepiped distribution device 48, the induction plates in top view The shape of 625 becomes a substantially triangle.

  In the above embodiment, since the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 623C, 622D, and 623D are arranged to be rotated by 180 ° each time it is lowered by one stage, the central induction portion 631 is formed. , 641 are formed substantially at the center of the discharge side of each of the induction plates, but as described above, the plurality of induction plates are rotated by a predetermined angle each time they are lowered by one stage, and arranged In this case, the central guiding portion of each guiding plate does not necessarily have to be a substantially central portion of the discharge side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26B, in the case where the substantially triangular guide plate 625 is disposed by being rotated by 90 ° each time it is lowered by one stage in top view, the guide plate 625 (625A, 625B, 625C) The central guiding portion can be provided at a position offset from the center at the end of the discharge side of each guiding plate 625. In such a case, the game balls discharged from the guiding portion leading to the discharge portion 635 of the upper-stage guiding plate 625 (for example, the guiding plate 625A located at the top) are the guiding plates 625 one step below (for example, the guiding plate 625A) Each of the plurality of induction plates 625 is provided with a guiding portion leading to the discharge portion 635 so that the guiding portion leading to the discharge portion 635 of the lower guiding plate 625 B can receive, as in the above embodiment. The gaming balls can be made to flow down along a path (that is, a path in which the traveling direction changes by 90 ° each time it is lowered) passing through the discharge portion 635 of the plate 625.

  In the above embodiment, the central guiding portions 631, 641 of the plurality of guiding plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D are configured as concave portions with bottoms, but the invention is not limited thereto. As in the upper guide plate 625 in FIG. 26 (a), it may be in the form of a bottomless notch.

  In the above embodiment, the upper surfaces of the peripheral guiding portions 632, 642 of the plurality of guiding plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D are flat except that the course direction changing portions 633, 643 are formed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the upper surface may have an undulating shape, such as the upper guide plate 625 in FIG. 26 (a).

  In the above-described embodiment, the discharge-side end sides of the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D are all configured such that the discharge-side end sides are linear in top view However, the shape of the discharge side of each guide plate does not necessarily have to be linear in top view. For example, as in the upper guide plate 625 in FIG. 26A, the end on the discharge side may have a curved shape in top view.

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

  In the above embodiment, two track direction changing portions 633 and 643 formed on the upper surfaces of the plurality of induction plates 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622D and 623D are provided two for each induction plate. Although it was set as a structure, it is good also as a structure provided three or more. Moreover, the number of the track direction change parts 633 and 64 provided in each guide plate does not necessarily have to be the same number, and may be different from one guide plate to another.

  In the said embodiment, although the arrangement | positioning of the track direction change part 633 in several induction board 622A, 622B, 622C, 622D set it as the structure same, you may be an arrangement | positioning different for every induction board. Similarly, the arrangement of the track direction changing portion 643 in the plurality of guide plates 623A, 623B, 623C, 623D may also be different for each guide plate.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls discharged from the first outlet 611 and the second outlet 622 of the sorting device 481 are configured to enter the sorting device 482, but the first outlet 611 of the sorting device 481 A configuration in which the game balls discharged from the second entrance 612 enter the lower middle start winning device 432 or the general winning device 439 while the game balls discharged from the second head enter the lower middle starting winning device 431 or It may be configured to be discharged from the discharge port 401A.

(2) Modification of distribution device 482 In the above embodiment, by rotating the distribution device 481, the timing at which gaming balls are discharged from the second outlet 672, the third outlet 673, and the fourth outlet 674 is determined. It was set to change. Instead of this, the discharge regulation plate 483 may be rotated without changing the distribution device 481 to change the timing at which the game balls are discharged from the outlets 672, 673, and 674.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 shifts to the discharge restricting posture while in the time saving state, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, the movable piece of the discharge restricting mechanism 484 is the upper side It may be configured to shift to the discharge restricting attitude in synchronization with the movable piece of the middle approach restricting mechanism 452 shifting to the entry prohibiting attitude (that is, the start opening is opened).

  In the above embodiment, the game ball is divided by the distribution device 482 into the first outlet 671 or the second outlet 672 by closing a part of the opening 483A of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 with the movable piece of the discharge restriction mechanism 484 as the discharge restriction posture. However, the outlets 673 and 674 may be provided with a closing member capable of taking a posture to close the inlet or the outlet of the third outlet 673 and the fourth outlet 674.

  In the above embodiment, in the time saving state, the second outlet 672 which can not generate the right of the special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state causes the sorting device 482 to function as an outlet that can acquire the right of the special symbol lottery. The ratio of the number of outlets (first outlet 671, second outlet 672) that can acquire the right of the special symbol lottery to the provided outlets 671 to 674, ie, the inlets of the outlets 671 to 674 provided in the distribution device 482 The ratio of the area of the entrance area of the outlets (the first exit 671 and the second exit 672) where the right of the special symbol lottery can be acquired to the area of the area is increased. Instead of this, an outlet having the same function as that of the first outlet 671 may be separately provided, and the outlet may be closed in the normal gaming state, and the outlet may be opened in the short time state.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball distributed to the first outlet 671 is not the lower middle start winning device 431, as the movable piece of the upper middle entrance restriction mechanism 452 becomes the entrance prohibition posture in the time saving state. The upper middle start winning device 432 can enter. Instead of this, or in addition to this, the first passage for guiding the gaming ball from the first outlet 671 to the lower middle starting winning prize device 431, and a branch from the corresponding passage to start the gaming ball upward middle winning A second passage for guiding the device 432 is provided, and a first posture for guiding the gaming ball discharged from the first outlet 671 to the first passage, and a game ball discharged from the first outlet 671 for the second passage The movable portion may be switchable from the second posture to be guided, and the movable portion may be set to the first posture in the normal gaming state and the second posture in the time saving state.

(3) Modification of Pachinko Machine 100 According to Second Embodiment In the second embodiment, the ball guiding portion 722D for dropping the game ball onto the ball guiding portion 781 and the game from the front end side of the ball guiding portion 781 The ball guiding portion 722 is provided with a ball guiding portion 722C for entering the ball, but the ball guiding portion for dropping the gaming ball is provided on the ball guiding portion 781 but the game is performed from the front end side of the ball guiding portion 781 It is good also as composition provided with a ball guiding part which does not have a ball guidance part which makes a ball enter. In addition, although the ball guiding unit is provided to allow the game ball to enter from the front end side of the ball guiding unit 781, the ball guiding unit may be provided with no ball guiding unit for dropping the gaming ball on the ball guiding unit 781.

  In the second embodiment, in the front of the ball guiding portion 781, while the game ball dropped from the right end of the ball guiding portion 722B located above the opening of the ball guiding portion 722C is lowered, the back of the ball guiding portion 781 is The ball guiding portion 722C is provided to guide the game ball from the front end side of the ball guiding portion 781 by guiding it to the side. However, the ball guiding portion 721C while rolling in the lateral direction of the game ball guides the ball A stage for allowing game balls to enter from the front end side of the guide portion 781 may be provided in front of the ball guide portion 781.

  In the second embodiment, the game ball is dropped onto the ball guiding portion 781 from the ball guiding portion 722D extending in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction in which the ball guiding portion 781 extends, but the ball guiding The game ball may be dropped onto the ball guiding portion 781 from a ball guiding portion extending in a direction along the longitudinal direction in which the portion 781 extends. For example, the game balls discharged from the rear side to the front side may be dropped onto the ball guiding portion 781 through the opening penetrating in the front-rear direction to the central structure 420.

  In the second embodiment, the inlet 727 and the inlet 728 are provided in the range of the ball passage formed between the projection 725 and the projection 726. It is good also as composition provided after passage of a ball passage part formed between these and projection part 726. In addition, after passing through the ball passage portion formed between the projection 725 and the projection 726, two or more passages along the surface of the game area may be branched.

(4) Modification of Pachinko Machine 100 According to Third Embodiment In the third embodiment, the surface of each stage 811A, 811B, 811C, 812A, 812B, 813A, 813B is smooth. It is good also as composition which provides a projection in the surface of these. As a result, the game ball rolling on the stage randomly changes its rolling direction due to the collision with the projection. Also, a nail may be provided upright on the stage.

  (5) The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the jackpot expected value can be increased until the jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, twice, three times) including the jackpot once. In addition, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine to be in a special gaming state, as a prerequisite that the ball be won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement to the enclosed type pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Furthermore, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine and a ball ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are integrated. For example, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, the sorting devices 481 and 482 in the above embodiment are provided as at least one of lottery devices for performing a lottery for determining the gaming value to be given to the player. Control may be performed to change the pushing order for generating a winning, and the number of times of suggesting the stop position, corresponding to the distribution destination.

<Inventions Extracted from the Above Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described by showing problems, effects, and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of the terms described in the respective features may be applied as the meanings and examples of the terms described in the other features described in the same word.

<Feature 10>
Distribution means (distribution device 481, distribution device 482) capable of distributing gaming balls entered from a predetermined inlet to a plurality of discharge units including a predetermined first discharge unit;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other discharge unit is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit of the is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or the value is lower than when the game detector detects the game ball by the first detection unit. A gaming machine provided with awarding benefit control means (main control board 920) for applying the above-mentioned predetermined benefit;
The distribution means changes the probability of the game ball being discharged from the first discharge section due to the difference in angle when the game machine is attached at a plurality of angles along at least a predetermined direction. Emission probability fluctuation suppressing structure (introduction plate 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D, arrangement of outlets 672 to 674 arranged circumferentially with respect to the first outlet 671) A game machine characterized by comprising:

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, when entering the starting opening provided in the game area, a lottery is performed according to the entering ball, and when winning a big hit in the lottery, it becomes a special gaming state It is known that a number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  In such a conventional pachinko machine, a sorting device which discharges (falls) game balls rolling in a predetermined area from any of a plurality of discharging units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. There are some which are provided (for example, JP, 2016-96945, A). Generally, a plurality of discharge units provided in such a distribution device is a discharge unit at least one of which is connected to the start opening, and a discharge unit at least one of which is not connected to the start opening (e.g. A discharge part communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a part or a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, there is a problem that the above-mentioned distribution device which performs distribution using rolling of game balls is easily influenced by inclination. For example, the probability of being distributed to the discharge part communicating with the starting port fluctuates due to the difference in inclination of the pachinko machine, and there is a possibility that an advantageous / unfavorable difference may occur between the pachinko machines depending on the attachment state of the pachinko machine. In addition, the said subject is a subject also common to the gaming machine as described in the following feature 11.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a sorting apparatus which is less susceptible to the influence of inclination. That is, the game balls entered from the predetermined entrance are distributed by the distribution means to any one of the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit. On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided.

  When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the other discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is provided by the provided benefit control means. The predetermined benefit of low value is provided as compared with the case where the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to other discharge units, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to other discharge units. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to a predetermined benefit as compared to other discharge units.

  The sorting means is a game ball discharged from the first discharge part due to the difference in angle when the gaming machine having the sorting means is attached at a plurality of angles along at least a predetermined direction. An emission probability fluctuation suppression structure capable of suppressing fluctuation of probability is provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the probability of the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit, which is a distribution destination more advantageous than the other discharge units, fluctuates according to the tilt of the game machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 10, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 10, the sorting means is in contact with the lower side of the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows downward by its own weight with the movement to the lateral direction side viewed from the player side The shape may be a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls, or may be in contact with the lower side of the game balls, or as a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls by supporting the lower side of the game balls. Preferably, the game ball may be supported movably in the oblique direction side or the horizontal direction side different from the vertically downward direction, and the game ball may be distributed.

<Feature 11>
Sorting means (sorting device 481, sorting device 482) capable of distributing gaming balls entered from a predetermined inlet to a plurality of discharging portions including a predetermined first discharging portion and a predetermined second discharging portion;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
A second detection unit (main control board 920) provided downstream of the second discharge unit, capable of detecting the gaming balls discharged from the second discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution unit;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined benefit is given, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or And a bonus game control means (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined bonus of lower value as compared with the case where the first detection unit detects a game ball,
The distribution means changes the probability of the game ball being discharged from the first discharge section due to the difference in angle when the game machine is attached at a plurality of angles along at least a predetermined direction. Emission probability fluctuation suppressing structure (introduction plate 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D, arrangement of outlets 672 to 674 arranged circumferentially with respect to the first outlet 671) A game machine characterized by comprising:

  If it is a game machine of the feature 11 to the above-mentioned subject, a game machine provided with a distribution device which is hard to receive influence of inclination can be provided. That is, the game balls entered from the predetermined entrance are distributed by the distribution means to any one of the plurality of discharge units including the predetermined first discharge unit or the predetermined second discharge unit. On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by distribution by the distribution unit is provided.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to the predetermined benefit as compared with the second discharge unit.

  The sorting means is a game ball discharged from the first discharge part due to the difference in angle when the gaming machine having the sorting means is attached at a plurality of angles along at least a predetermined direction. An emission probability fluctuation suppression structure capable of suppressing fluctuation of probability is provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the probability of the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit, which is an advantageous distribution destination by the second discharge unit, fluctuates according to the tilt of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to feature 11, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be constituted by a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 12>
It is a game machine according to feature 10,
A plurality of plate-like members (guide plate 622A) having a plate surface on which the game ball can roll and a plurality of discharge positions on which the game ball rolling on the plate surface can fall by its own weight , 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622C, 622D, 623D) are the plate-like members of which the game balls are dropped by their own weight from the plate-like members located in the upper row, A plurality of the plate surfaces are provided side by side upward in the direction of gravity above the plurality of discharge units so as to reach the upper side, and the plate shape positioned at the uppermost position is the gaming ball entered from the predetermined inlet The game ball is distributed to one of the plurality of discharge units by rolling it down with its own weight while rolling the game ball on the plate member one step at a time from the member to the plate member located at the lowermost position Distribution A location 481),
The discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure is characterized in that the plurality of plate-like members are arranged such that the plurality of discharge positions rotate by a predetermined angle each time the plurality of plate-like members move down by one step. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 12, as the ejection probability fluctuation suppressing structure, the plurality of ejection positions provided in the plate-like member is rotated by a predetermined angle each time the plurality of plate-like members descend by one step. It has a structure in which a plurality of plate members are disposed. Therefore, even when the gaming machine is attached in an inclined manner, there is a plate-like member whose discharge position is directed in a direction to offset the influence of the inclination among the plurality of plate-like members. It is suppressed that the probability of the game ball discharged | emitted from a 1st discharge | emission part is fluctuate | varied under the influence of these.

<Feature 13>
It is a game machine according to feature 10,
In the sorting means, the gaming ball entering from the predetermined inlet rolls down while rolling left or right as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and the self-weighting from any one of the plurality of discharging units The game ball is distributed to any of the plurality of discharge units (sorting device 482) by being discharged by falling due to
A game machine characterized in that the discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure has a structure in which the other discharge portion is disposed in the circumferential direction centering on the first discharge portion.

  The gaming machine according to the feature 13 has a structure in which another discharge unit is disposed in the circumferential direction centering on the first discharge unit as a discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure. Therefore, even when the gaming machine is attached in an inclined manner, the other ejection portion, the first ejection portion, and the other ejection portion are arranged in the order of decreasing inclination, so the inclination It is suppressed that the probability of the game ball discharged | emitted from a 1st discharge | emission part is fluctuate | varied under the influence of these.

<Feature 14>
It is a game machine according to feature 10,
The sorting means has a plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharge portions are formed, and one of the plurality of discharge portions formed in the plate-like portion is the gaming ball which has entered from the predetermined inlet. The game ball can be distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit due to its own weight from the discharge unit (sorting device 482).
A game machine characterized in that the discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure has a structure in which the other discharge portion is disposed in the circumferential direction centering on the first discharge portion.

  The gaming machine according to the feature 14 has, as a discharge probability fluctuation suppressing structure, a structure in which another discharging portion is disposed in the circumferential direction centering on the first discharging portion. Therefore, even when the gaming machine is attached in an inclined manner, the order of the other discharge units and the first discharge unit is maintained in the direction in which the inclination is lowered, so the first inclination is affected by the inclination. It is suppressed that the probability of the game ball discharged | emitted from a discharge part is fluctuate | varied.

<Feature 20>
It is a distribution means which can distribute the game ball entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part, and the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is a front face of the gaming machine. Distribution means (sorting unit (sorting unit) that is distributed to the discharge units by flowing down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the side, and discharging from any one of the plurality of discharge units by falling by its own weight Device 482),
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other discharge unit is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit of the is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or the value is lower than when the game detector detects the game ball by the first detection unit. A grant privilege control unit (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege of
A movable portion (sorting device 482) capable of switching between a first position that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second position that restricts the game ball from passing the other discharge portion )When,
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, when entering the starting opening provided in the game area, a lottery is performed according to the entering ball, and when winning a big hit in the lottery, it becomes a special gaming state It is known that a number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  In such a conventional pachinko machine, a sorting device which discharges (falls) game balls rolling in a predetermined area from any of a plurality of discharging units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. There are some which are provided (for example, JP, 2016-96945, A). Generally, a plurality of discharge units provided in such a distribution device is a discharge unit at least one of which is connected to the start opening, and a discharge unit at least one of which is not connected to the start opening (e.g. A discharge part communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a part or a general winning opening).

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

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 20, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the gaming balls having entered from the predetermined entrance roll down while rolling left or right as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge sections including the predetermined first discharge section It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from one of the discharge parts.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the other discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is provided by the provided benefit control means. The predetermined benefit of low value is provided as compared with the case where the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to other discharge units, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to other discharge units. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to a predetermined benefit as compared to other discharge units.

  There is provided a movable portion capable of switching between a first attitude that allows the game ball to pass through the other ejection portion and a second attitude that restricts the game ball from passing the other ejection portion. The movable part is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the passage of the game ball in the other discharging portion is restricted by the movable portion being in the second posture, and therefore, among the plurality of discharging portions included in the sorting means, the game ball The number of dischargeable units can be reduced compared to the normal gaming state. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 20, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 20, the sorting means is in contact with the lower side of the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows downward by its own weight with the movement to the lateral direction side viewed from the player side The shape may be a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls, or may be in contact with the lower side of the game balls, or as a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls by supporting the lower side of the game balls. Preferably, the game ball may be supported movably in the oblique direction side or the horizontal direction side different from the vertically downward direction, and the game ball may be distributed.

<Feature 21>
It has a plate-like part in which a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part are formed, and any one of the plurality of discharge parts formed in the dish-like part is a game ball which has entered from a predetermined entrance Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit by drop due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other discharge unit is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit of the is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or the value is lower than when the game detector detects the game ball by the first detection unit. A grant privilege control unit (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege of
A movable portion (sorting device 482) capable of switching between a first position that allows the game ball to pass through the other discharge portion and a second position that restricts the game ball from passing the other discharge portion )When,
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  With respect to the above problem, with the gaming machine according to the feature 21, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is divided into a plurality of discharge portions formed in the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from any discharge part among these.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit.

  On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the other discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is provided by the provided benefit control means. The predetermined benefit of low value is provided as compared with the case where the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to other discharge units, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to other discharge units. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to a predetermined benefit as compared to other discharge units.

  There is provided a movable portion capable of switching between a first attitude that allows the game ball to pass through the other ejection portion and a second attitude that restricts the game ball from passing the other ejection portion. The movable part is set to the first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to the second posture in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the passage of the game ball in the other discharging portion is restricted by the movable portion being in the second posture, and therefore, among the plurality of discharging portions included in the sorting means, the game ball The number of dischargeable units can be reduced compared to the normal gaming state. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 21, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 22>
A sorting means capable of distributing game balls entering from a predetermined inlet to any of a plurality of discharging units including a predetermined first discharging unit and a predetermined second discharging unit, and entering from the predetermined inlet The gaming ball flows down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and is discharged from one of the plurality of discharging units by its own weight and discharged to the discharging unit. A sorting means (sorting device 482) to be sorted;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the second discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution unit;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
A movable portion (sorting device 482) capable of switching between a first position that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second position that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion )When,
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  With respect to the above problem, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 22, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the gaming ball entering from the predetermined entrance rolls down while being left or right viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means and flows downward, and the predetermined first discharge portion or the predetermined second discharge portion It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from the discharge part in any one of several discharge parts containing D.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by distribution by the distribution unit is provided.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to the predetermined benefit as compared with the second discharge unit.

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

  Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the passage of the game ball in the second discharging unit is restricted by the movable unit being in the second posture, and therefore, among the plurality of discharging units provided in the sorting means, the game ball The number of dischargeable units can be reduced compared to the normal gaming state. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 22, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be constituted by a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 23>
A plurality of dish-shaped portions having a plurality of discharging portions including a predetermined first discharging portion and a predetermined second discharging portion, and a plurality of gaming balls entering from a predetermined inlet being formed on the dish-shaped portion Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from one of the discharge units by drop by its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the second discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution unit;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
A movable portion (sorting device 482) capable of switching between a first position that allows the game ball to pass through the second discharge portion and a second position that restricts the game ball from passing through the second discharge portion )When,
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  With regard to the above problem, with the gaming machine according to the feature 23, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the game ball which has entered from the predetermined inlet is distributed to the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharging portions including the predetermined first discharging portion or the predetermined second discharging portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling with dead weight from one of the discharge parts formed among several discharge parts.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by distribution by the distribution unit is provided.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to the predetermined benefit as compared with the second discharge unit.

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

  Thereby, in the predetermined gaming state, the passage of the game ball in the second discharging unit is restricted by the movable unit being in the second posture, and therefore, among the plurality of discharging units provided in the sorting means, the game ball The number of dischargeable units can be reduced compared to the normal gaming state. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 23, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be constituted by a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 30>
It is a distribution means which can distribute the game ball entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part, and the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is a front face of the gaming machine. Distribution means (sorting unit (sorting unit) that is distributed to the discharge units by flowing down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the side, and discharging from any one of the plurality of discharge units by falling by its own weight Device 482),
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other discharge unit is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit of the is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or the value is lower than when the game detector detects the game ball by the first detection unit. A grant privilege control unit (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege of
The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge unit to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge units in a predetermined game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state is larger than the ratio in the normal game state A game changer (entrance restricting mechanism 452).

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, when entering the starting opening provided in the game area, a lottery is performed according to the entering ball, and when winning a big hit in the lottery, it becomes a special gaming state It is known that a number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  In such a conventional pachinko machine, a sorting device which discharges (falls) game balls rolling in a predetermined area from any of a plurality of discharging units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. There are some which are provided (for example, JP, 2016-96945, A). Generally, a plurality of discharge units provided in such a distribution device is a discharge unit at least one of which is connected to the start opening, and a discharge unit at least one of which is not connected to the start opening (e.g. A discharge part communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a part or a general winning opening).

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

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 30, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the gaming balls having entered from the predetermined entrance roll down while rolling left or right as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge sections including the predetermined first discharge section It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from one of the discharge parts.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the other discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is provided by the provided benefit control means. The predetermined benefit of low value is provided as compared with the case where the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to other discharge units, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to other discharge units. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to a predetermined benefit as compared to other discharge units.

  The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge part to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge parts in a predetermined game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state is changed by the ratio from the ratio in the normal game state Be enlarged. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 30, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be a combination of a plurality of benefits, and the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 30, the sorting means is in contact with the lower side of the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows downward by its own weight with the movement to the lateral direction side viewed from the player side The shape may be a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls, or may be in contact with the lower side of the game balls, or as a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls by supporting the lower side of the game balls. Preferably, the game ball may be supported movably in the oblique direction side or the horizontal direction side different from the vertically downward direction, and the game ball may be distributed.

<Feature 31>
It has a plate-like part in which a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part are formed, and any one of the plurality of discharge parts formed in the dish-like part is a game ball which has entered from a predetermined entrance Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit by drop due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is given, while the other discharge unit is different from the first discharge unit. When the game ball discharged from the discharge unit of the is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not given, or the value is lower than when the game detector detects the game ball by the first detection unit. A grant privilege control unit (main control board 920) for granting the predetermined privilege of
The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge unit to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge units in a predetermined game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state is larger than the ratio in the normal game state A game changer (entrance restricting mechanism 452).

  If it is a game machine of the feature 31, with respect to the said subject, the game machine which can fluctuate the probability that a game ball will be distributed to the discharge part used as an advantageous distribution destination according to a game state can be provided. That is, the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is divided into a plurality of discharge portions formed in the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from any discharge part among these.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the other discharge unit different from the first discharge unit among the plurality of discharge units is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is provided by the provided benefit control means. The predetermined benefit of low value is provided as compared with the case where the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to other discharge units, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to other discharge units. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to a predetermined benefit as compared to other discharge units.

  The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge part to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge parts in a predetermined game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state is changed by the ratio from the ratio in the normal game state Be enlarged. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 31, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 32>
A sorting means capable of distributing game balls entering from a predetermined inlet to any of a plurality of discharging units including a predetermined first discharging unit and a predetermined second discharging unit, and entering from the predetermined inlet The gaming ball flows down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, and is discharged from one of the plurality of discharging units by its own weight and discharged to the discharging unit. A sorting means (sorting device 482) to be sorted;
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
A second detection unit (general winning switch 449) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the second discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution unit;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge unit to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge units in a predetermined game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state is larger than the ratio in the normal game state A game changer (entrance restricting mechanism 452).

  With respect to the above problem, with the gaming machine according to the feature 32, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability that the gaming ball can be distributed to the discharge part serving as an advantageous distribution destination according to the gaming state. That is, the gaming ball entering from the predetermined entrance rolls down while being left or right viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means and flows downward, and the predetermined first discharge portion or the predetermined second discharge portion It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from the discharge part in any one of several discharge parts containing D.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by distribution by the distribution unit is provided.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to the predetermined benefit as compared with the second discharge unit.

  The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge part to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge parts in a predetermined game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state is changed by the ratio from the ratio in the normal game state Be enlarged. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 32, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 33>
A plurality of dish-shaped portions having a plurality of discharging portions including a predetermined first discharging portion and a predetermined second discharging portion, and a plurality of gaming balls entering from a predetermined inlet being formed on the dish-shaped portion Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from one of the discharge units by drop by its own weight;
A first detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
A second detection unit (general winning switch 449) provided downstream of the second discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the second discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution unit;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge unit to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge units in a predetermined game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state is larger than the ratio in the normal game state A game changer (entrance restricting mechanism 452).

  If it is a game machine of feature 33 to the above-mentioned subject, a game machine which can change a probability that a game ball will be distributed to a discharge part used as an advantageous distribution place according to a game state can be provided. That is, the game ball which has entered from the predetermined inlet is distributed to the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharging portions including the predetermined first discharging portion or the predetermined second discharging portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling with dead weight from one of the discharge parts formed among several discharge parts.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. On the downstream side of the second discharge unit, a second detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the second discharge unit by distribution by the distribution unit is provided.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

  Therefore, in the case of being distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means, it is possible to obtain a benefit that can not be acquired in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit, or a benefit with higher value than in the case of being distributed to the second discharge unit. Therefore, the first discharge unit is an advantageous distribution destination with respect to the predetermined benefit as compared with the second discharge unit.

  The ratio of the size of the entrance area of the first discharge part to the size of the entrance area of the plurality of discharge parts in a predetermined game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state is changed by the ratio from the ratio in the normal game state Be enlarged. As a result, in the predetermined gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball is ejected from the first ejection portion, which is an advantageous distribution destination by another ejection portion, can be made higher than the probability in the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to feature 33, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or may be constituted by a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

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

  With the gaming machine according to the feature 34, in the predetermined gaming state, the ratio can be increased by changing the number of first discharge units by changing means as compared to the normal gaming state. .

<Feature 35>
34. A gaming machine according to any of features 32 to 34, wherein
A game machine characterized in that the change means increases the ratio by reducing the number of the second discharge parts in the predetermined gaming state as compared with the case of the normal gaming state.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 35, the ratio may be increased by changing the number of second discharge parts by the changing means in the predetermined gaming state as compared to the case of the normal gaming state. it can.

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

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

<Feature 40>
It is a distribution means which can distribute the game ball entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part, and the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is a front face of the gaming machine. Distribution means (sorting unit (sorting unit) that is distributed to the discharge units by flowing down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the side, and discharging from any one of the plurality of discharge units by falling by its own weight Device 482),
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is subjected to the first detection while the predetermined bonus is given. If it is not detected by the unit, the given benefit control means (not offering the given benefit or giving the given benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit) Control substrate 920),
A first passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the middle start winning switch Passage to guide game balls to 441),
A second passage (not from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and not guiding the gaming ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion Passage to guide gaming balls),
A first attitude capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion A movable portion (ingress control mechanism 452) capable of switching between
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In a typical typical pachinko machine, when entering the starting opening provided in the game area, a lottery is performed according to the entering ball, and when winning a big hit in the lottery, it becomes a special gaming state It is known that a number of game balls can enter a winning opening.

  In such a conventional pachinko machine, a sorting device which discharges (falls) game balls rolling in a predetermined area from any of a plurality of discharging units provided in the predetermined area by its own weight. There are some which are provided (for example, JP, 2016-96945, A). Generally, a plurality of discharge units provided in such a distribution device is a discharge unit at least one of which is connected to the start opening, and a discharge unit at least one of which is not connected to the start opening (e.g. A discharge part communicating with a winning opening different from the starting opening such as a part or a general winning opening).

  However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine provided with the above-described distribution device. For example, in the general distribution apparatus described above, the player can obtain only a predetermined result for each discharge unit even when the game ball is discharged from any of the discharge units. There is a possibility that the game of distributing game balls by the distribution device may feel monotonous. In addition, the said subject is a subject also common to the game machine as described in the following characteristics 41-33.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 40, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a sorting apparatus in which a game for distributing gaming balls is unlikely to be monotonous. That is, the gaming balls having entered from the predetermined entrance roll down while rolling left or right as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge sections including the predetermined first discharge section It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from one of the discharge parts.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not provided by the provision privilege control means, or the game ball is displayed by the first detection unit. The predetermined benefit of lower value is provided as compared to the case where it is detected.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage portion capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and the first detection of the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit There is provided a second passage portion which does not guide the portion. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means passes through the first passage portion, a benefit that can not be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage portion, or the game ball It is possible to obtain a valuable reward as compared to the case where the vehicle passes through the second aisle.

  It is possible to switch between a first posture capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the second passage part and a second posture capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the first passage part A movable portion is provided, and the movable portion is set to a first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to a second posture in a predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Therefore, the presence or absence of a benefit that can be acquired when the game ball is distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the magnitude of the value of the obtainable benefit changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state Since it can be made to do, it can control that the game which distributes a game ball becomes monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 40, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the feature 40, the sorting means is in contact with the lower side of the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows downward by its own weight with the movement to the lateral direction side viewed from the player side The shape may be a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls, or may be in contact with the lower side of the game balls, or as a means configured to be able to distribute the game balls by supporting the lower side of the game balls. Preferably, the game ball may be supported movably in the oblique direction side or the horizontal direction side different from the vertically downward direction, and the game ball may be distributed.

<Feature 41>
It has a plate-like part in which a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part are formed, and any one of the plurality of discharge parts formed in the dish-like part is a game ball which has entered from a predetermined entrance Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit by drop due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) provided downstream of the first discharge unit and capable of detecting gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means;
When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is subjected to the first detection while the predetermined bonus is given. If it is not detected by the unit, the given benefit control means (not offering the given benefit or giving the given benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit) Control substrate 920),
A first passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the middle start winning switch Passage to guide game balls to 441),
A second passage (not from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442) provided downstream of the first discharge portion and not guiding the gaming ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion Passage to guide gaming balls),
A first attitude capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion A movable portion (ingress control mechanism 452) capable of switching between
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  If it is a game machine of the feature 41 to the above-mentioned subject, a game machine provided with a distribution device which a game which distributes a game ball does not become monotonous easily can be provided. That is, the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is divided into a plurality of discharge portions formed in the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from any discharge part among these.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first detection unit capable of detecting the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit by the distribution by the distribution means is provided. When the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is detected by the first detection unit, the given benefit control means adds a predetermined benefit. On the other hand, when the game ball discharged from the first discharge unit is not detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined benefit is not provided by the provision privilege control means, or the game ball is displayed by the first detection unit. The predetermined benefit of lower value is provided as compared to the case where it is detected.

  On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage portion capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and the first detection of the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit There is provided a second passage portion which does not guide the portion. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means passes through the first passage portion, a benefit that can not be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage portion, or the game ball It is possible to obtain a valuable reward as compared to the case where the vehicle passes through the second aisle.

  It is possible to switch between a first posture capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the second passage part and a second posture capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge part to the first passage part A movable portion is provided, and the movable portion is set to a first posture in the normal gaming state by the posture control means, and is set to a second posture in a predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Therefore, the presence or absence of a benefit that can be acquired when the game ball is distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the magnitude of the value of the obtainable benefit changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state Since it can be made to do, it can control that the game which distributes a game ball becomes monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 41, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 42>
It is a distribution means which can distribute the game ball entered from a predetermined entrance to any of a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part, and the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is a front face of the gaming machine. Distribution means (sorting unit (sorting unit) that is distributed to the discharge units by flowing down while rolling in the left or right direction as viewed from the side, and discharging from any one of the plurality of discharge units by falling by its own weight Device 482),
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) capable of detecting a game ball;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) different from the first detection unit capable of detecting a game ball;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
A first passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the middle start winning switch Passage to guide game balls to 441),
A second passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the second detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442 Aisle to guide the game ball to the
A first attitude capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion A movable portion (ingress control mechanism 452) capable of switching between
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 42, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a sorting apparatus in which a game for distributing gaming balls is unlikely to be monotonous. That is, the gaming balls having entered from the predetermined entrance roll down while rolling left or right as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine by the sorting means, and the plurality of discharge sections including the predetermined first discharge section It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from one of the discharge parts.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage unit capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and a second detection unit for the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit A second passage portion is provided which can be guided to. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means passes through the first passage portion, a benefit that can not be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage portion, or the game ball The player can obtain a high-value benefit as compared to the case where the game passes through the second passage, and the game machine discharged from the first discharger can be guided to the second passage, and the first discharger discharges the game ball. There is provided a movable portion capable of switching between the second attitude in which the game ball can be guided to the first passage portion, and the movable portion is set to the first attitude in the normal gaming state by the attitude control means. In the predetermined gaming state which is more advantageous than the gaming state of the second posture. Therefore, the presence or absence of a benefit that can be acquired when the game ball is distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the magnitude of the value of the obtainable benefit changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state Since it can be made to do, it can control that the game which distributes a game ball becomes monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 42, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 43>
It has a plate-like part in which a plurality of discharge parts including a predetermined first discharge part are formed, and any one of the plurality of discharge parts formed in the dish-like part is a game ball which has entered from a predetermined entrance Distribution means (sorting device 482) distributed to the discharge unit by being discharged from the discharge unit by drop due to its own weight;
A first detection unit (lower middle start winning switch 441) capable of detecting a game ball;
A second detection unit (upper middle start winning switch 442) different from the first detection unit capable of detecting a game ball;
When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, the predetermined first benefit is awarded, while when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the first benefit is not awarded. Or, an assigned benefit control means (main control board 920) for imparting the first benefit of lower value than when the gaming ball is detected by the first detection unit;
A first passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game ball discharged from the first discharge portion to the first detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the middle start winning switch Passage to guide game balls to 441),
A second passage portion provided downstream of the first discharge portion and capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the second detection portion (from the first outlet 671 to the upper middle start winning switch 442 Aisle to guide the game ball to the
A first attitude capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the second passage portion, and a second posture capable of guiding gaming balls discharged from the first discharge portion to the first passage portion A movable portion (ingress control mechanism 452) capable of switching between
And attitude control means (main control board 920) for setting the movable portion in the first attitude in the normal gaming state and the second attitude in the predetermined gaming state more advantageous than the ordinary gaming state. A gaming machine to be.

  If it is a game machine of the feature 41 to the above-mentioned subject, a game machine provided with a distribution device which a game which distributes a game ball does not become monotonous easily can be provided. That is, the game ball entered from the predetermined entrance is divided into a plurality of discharge portions formed in the plate-like portion by the sorting means having the plate-like portion in which the plurality of discharge portions including the predetermined first discharge portion are formed. It is distributed to the said discharge part by falling by dead weight from any discharge part among these.

  When the game ball is detected by the first detection unit, a predetermined privilege is attached by the provision privilege control means. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second detection unit, the given benefit control means does not grant the predetermined benefit or the first detection unit detects the game ball. The predetermined benefits of low value are provided.

On the downstream side of the first discharge unit, a first passage unit capable of guiding the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit to the first detection unit, and a second detection unit for the game balls discharged from the first discharge unit A second passage portion is provided which can be guided to. Therefore, when the game ball distributed to the first discharge unit by the distribution means passes through the first passage portion, a benefit that can not be obtained when the game ball passes through the second passage portion, or the game ball The player can obtain a high-value benefit as compared to the case where the game passes through the second passage, and the game machine discharged from the first discharger can be guided to the second passage, and the first discharger discharges the game ball. There is provided a movable portion capable of switching between the second attitude in which the game ball can be guided to the first passage portion, and the movable portion is set to the first attitude in the normal gaming state by the attitude control means. In the predetermined gaming state which is more advantageous than the gaming state of the second posture. Therefore, the presence or absence of a benefit that can be acquired when the game ball is distributed to the first discharging unit by the distribution means, or the magnitude of the value of the obtainable benefit changes between the normal gaming state and the predetermined gaming state Since it can be made to do, it can control that the game which distributes a game ball becomes monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 43, the "predetermined benefit" provided by the benefit applying control means may be one benefit or a combination of a plurality of benefits, the first detection It may be part or all of the benefit provided for detection by the unit or the second detection unit. The benefits included in the “predetermined benefit” are, for example, lottery conditions, lottery probabilities, special gaming states that occur when winning a lottery, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.

<Feature 50>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (recessed portion of the base 701) where the game ball discharged from the launch passage flows down;
A partition (inner rail section 703) disposed between the launch passage and the game area and partitioning the launch passage and the game area, and the width in the front-rear direction of the game area in the partition section Is a gaming machine characterized in that it is wider than the width of the region in the front-rear direction on the side of the launch passage in the partition section.

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball flowing down the game area enters a predetermined starting opening provided in the game area, a predetermined lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the large winning opening By opening the movable part provided at the entrance, a special gaming state in which a large number of award balls can be acquired is generated (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-161638).

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the configuration for optimizing the flow-down behavior of the gaming ball.

  For example, between the gaming board forming the gaming area and a light transmitting board (for example, an acrylic board) disposed in front of the gaming area to make the gaming area visible from the front side, from top to bottom Although the game ball that flows down can move in the left and right direction in front view, the separation distance between the game board and the light transmitting board is generally configured to be shorter than twice the diameter of the game ball The movement of the gaming ball in the back and forth direction is restricted, and the flow-down behavior of the gaming ball is limited accordingly. In addition, the said subject is a subject also common to the gaming machine as described in the following feature 51.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine according to the feature 50, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably diversifying the flow-down behavior of the gaming ball. That is, between the launch passage through which the gaming ball launched from the launcher passes and the gaming area where the gaming ball discharged from the launch passage flows down, a partition that divides the launch passage and the gaming area is disposed. ing. The width in the front-rear direction of the game area side in the partition section is wider than the width of the area in the front-rear direction of the launch path side in the partition section. Therefore, it becomes possible for the game ball flowing down from the top to the bottom of the game area to move in the back and forth direction, and the game ball can move in the front and back direction near the outer edge of the game area. It is possible to make it easy to extend the position where the flow is noted to the vicinity of the outer edge of the game area, and the flow behavior of the game ball in the game area can be suitably diversified.

  Further, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 50, since the width in the front-rear direction in the launch passage is smaller than the game area side separated by the partition part, the game ball can move forward and backward through the launch passage. Position can be limited. For this reason, when entering the game area, it is possible to suppress the situation in which the entering position varies among a large number of gaming machines, and to reduce the variation in the performance of the gaming machine such as the winning ratio to the winning device.

<Feature 51>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (recessed portion of the base 701) where the game ball discharged from the launch passage flows down;
A partition (inner rail section 703) disposed between the launch passage and the game area and partitioning the launch passage and the game area, and the width in the front-rear direction of the game area in the partition section Is a gaming machine characterized in that it is more than twice the diameter of the gaming ball.

  If it is a game machine according to the feature 51 to the above-mentioned subject, a game machine which can make the flow-down behavior of a game ball suitably diversify can be provided. That is, between the launch passage through which the gaming ball launched from the launcher passes and the gaming area where the gaming ball discharged from the launch passage flows down, a partition that divides the launch passage and the gaming area is disposed. ing. The width in the front-rear direction of the gaming area side in the partition section is twice or more the diameter of the gaming ball. Therefore, it becomes possible for the game ball flowing down from the top to the bottom of the game area to move in the back and forth direction, and the game ball can move in the front and back direction near the outer edge of the game area. Since it is easy to extend the position where the flow is noted to the vicinity of the outer edge of the game area, the flow behavior of the game balls in the game area can be suitably diversified.

<Feature 52>
A gaming machine according to feature 50 or 51,
A first ball passage portion into which game balls flowing down the game area can enter, and into which a game ball passing behind the approximate center of the width in the front-rear direction of the game region can enter Ball passage of the game ball which entered from entrance 701E,
A second ball passage portion provided on the front side with respect to the first ball passage portion and into which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and which passes on the front side from the approximate center of the width of the game region in the front and rear direction A second ball passage portion (ball guiding portion 721B) to which the game ball to be
A position where gaming balls having passed through one of the first ball passage portion or the second ball passage portion can enter, and a position where gaming balls having passed the other ball passage portion can not enter Ball entrance (sorting winning device 731) provided in
Detection means (prize switch) provided downstream of the ball entrance and capable of detecting a game ball entering the ball entrance;
And a bonus giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined bonus based on the detection of the game ball by the detecting means.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 52, gaming balls passing behind the substantial center of the width in the front-rear direction of the gaming area can enter the first ball passage portion, and the front with respect to the first ball passage portion In the second ball passage portion provided on the side, game balls passing on the front side from the approximate center of the width in the front-rear direction of the game area can enter.

  A position where gaming balls that have passed through one of the first ball passage portion or the second ball passage portion can enter, but a position where game balls that have passed the other ball passage portion can not enter. There is a ball entry port. Based on the fact that the game ball having entered the ball entrance is detected by the detection means provided downstream of the ball entrance, the privilege giving means grants a predetermined benefit.

  Therefore, since the width in the front-rear direction of the upstream-side ball passage portion is configured to be twice or more the diameter of the gaming ball, the game ball is the front-back direction depending on the position of the game ball passing through the upstream-side ball passage portion. It is possible to change whether to enter the first ball passage or the second ball passage. That is, since the presence or absence of the possibility of acquiring a predetermined benefit based on the approach to the entrance is different depending on the position in the back and forth direction of the game ball flowing down the game area, the player can move in the back and forth direction It is possible to enjoy the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the area.

<Feature 53>
A game machine according to feature 52, wherein
Of the first ball passage portion or the second ball passage portion, the game ball enters the ball passage portion which can enter the ball entry portion, of the front side or the rear side of the front or rear of the width of the game area. It is a third ball passage portion where a game ball passing through one possible side can enter, and a third ball passage portion (a game which has entered from the entrance 701F) in which the passing game ball can not enter the ball entrance Ball passage of the ball),
The first ball passage portion is provided at a position where a game ball passing through the one side can be entered among the front side or the rear side of the approximate center of the width in the front and rear direction of the game area. Alternatively, a ball passage portion capable of entering the ball entering portion of the second ball passage portion, or a distributing portion (recessed portion 721C, projection portion 721F) distributed to any of the third ball passages with a predetermined probability, A game machine characterized by comprising:

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 53, of the first ball passage portion or the second ball passage portion of the front side or the rear side of the substantial center of the width in the front-rear direction of the game area A game ball passing through one side where the game ball can enter the passage part can enter the ball entry part of the first ball passage part or the second ball passage part with a predetermined probability by the distribution part It is distributed to either the passage portion or the third ball passage portion. While game balls distributed to the first ball passage portion or the second ball passage portion can enter the ball entrance, game balls distributed to the third ball passage portion can not enter the ball entrance Since there is a front side or a rear side from the approximate center of the width in the front-rear direction of the game area, one side where the game ball can enter the first ball passage part or the second ball passage part that can enter the ball entry part Even if it passes, the situation which can enter a ball entrance does not necessarily occur, and it can control that a game becomes monotonous.

<Feature 60>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (recessed portion of the base 701) where the game ball discharged from the launch passage flows down;
A ball entry port provided in the game area, into which game balls for flowing down the game area can enter, and which opens in a direction crossing the vertical direction (or a substantially horizontal direction) 739A1),
A detection means (general winning switch) provided downstream of the ball entrance and capable of detecting the game ball entering the ball entrance;
Privilege giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
It is a ball guiding portion which is provided in front of the ball entrance and can guide the game ball to the ball entrance, and the game ball can roll in a predetermined direction in which the game ball approaches the ball entrance A game ball rolling down on the rolling surface (rolling surface 781A) and the direction which intersects the predetermined direction from the rolling surface and rolling on the rolling surface enters the ball entrance. A ball guiding portion (ball guiding portion 781) having an inclined surface (inclined surface 781B, inclined surface 781C) which can be dropped without falling
A ball passage portion disposed in the game area, through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass, and the game ball having reached a predetermined passage end can drop from the passage end toward the rolling surface A ball passage portion (ball guide portion 722D).

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball flowing down the game area enters a predetermined starting opening provided in the game area, a predetermined lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the large winning opening By opening the movable part provided at the entrance, a special gaming state in which a large number of award balls can be acquired is generated (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-161638). In a general pachinko machine, a pair of left and right nails, which are also called so-called "live nails", are provided above the starting opening and the winning opening, and function as an entrance to the winning opening.

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the configuration for allowing the gaming ball to preferably enter the predetermined entrance. For example, when the pair of left and right nails that function as the starting opening and the entrance of the winning opening are not in the designed state (for example, when bent) due to manufacturing errors or cheating, predetermined entrances such as the starting opening and the winning opening There is a risk that the entry probability may deviate from the design value. The subject is also a subject common to the gaming machines described in the following features 61 and 62.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 60, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably entering the gaming ball into a predetermined ball entrance. That is, the game ball fired from the launch device passes through the launch passage, is discharged from the launch passage to the game area, and flows down the game area. In the game area, there is provided a ball entry opening which can be entered by the game ball flowing down the game area and which opens in a direction crossing in the vertical direction. Based on the fact that the game ball which has entered the ball entrance is detected by the detection means provided downstream of the ball entry hole, a predetermined privilege is awarded by the privilege giving means.

  In front of the ball entrance, a ball guiding portion capable of guiding the game ball to the ball entrance is provided. The ball guiding portion has a rolling surface on which the gaming ball can roll in a predetermined direction approaching the ball entering portion. On the other hand, the game area is provided with a ball passage portion through which the game ball flowing down the game region can pass, and the ball passage portion guides the ball from the passage end to the game passage having reached the predetermined passage end. It is configured to be able to fall toward the rolling surface of the part.

  Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area can reach the rolling surface of the ball guiding portion and roll on the rolling surface by passing through the ball passage portion. At this time, when the gaming ball rolls on the rolling surface in a predetermined direction and is guided to the ball entrance, the gaming ball can enter the ball entrance.

  In addition to the above rolling surface, the ball guiding portion is inclined downward in the direction intersecting with the rolling direction of the game balls on the rolling surface from the rolling surface and rolls on the rolling surface. Since it has a slope that allows the game ball to fall, the game ball rolling in a predetermined direction on the rolling surface is guided to the ball entry port and enters or enters the ball entry port. It falls through a slope before being guided by the ball mouth. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the feature 60, by providing the ball guiding portion in front of the ball entrance, it is preferable to prevent the entry probability to the predetermined ball entrance from deviating from the design value due to the influence of the nail. It can.

<Feature 61>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (recessed portion of the base 701) where the game ball discharged from the launch passage flows down;
A ball entry port provided in the game area, into which game balls for flowing down the game area can enter, and which opens in a direction crossing the vertical direction (or a substantially horizontal direction) 739A1),
A detection means (general winning switch) provided downstream of the ball entrance and capable of detecting the game ball entering the ball entrance;
Privilege giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
A ball guiding portion capable of guiding a game ball to the ball entry port, and a rolling surface (rolling surface 781A) on which the game ball can roll in a predetermined direction approaching the ball entry port; Inclined surface (inclined surface 781 B, inclined surface 781 C) which allows the gaming balls rolling down on the rolling surface to fall away from the ball entry port, in a downward inclination from the surface in the direction intersecting the predetermined direction. A first ball guiding portion (ball guiding portion 781)
The game ball is provided on the rolling surface when the game ball, which is provided on the side opposite to the predetermined direction with respect to the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion, enters the gaming area. A second ball guiding portion (ball guiding portion 722C) which can be guided to the end portion on the opposite direction side.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 61 for the above problem, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing the probability of entering a predetermined entrance such as a starting opening or a winning opening from deviating from a design value. it can. That is, the game ball fired from the launch device passes through the launch passage, is discharged from the launch passage to the game area, and flows down the game area. In the game area, there is provided a ball entry opening which can be entered by the game ball flowing down the game area and which opens in a direction crossing in the vertical direction. Based on the fact that the game ball which has entered the ball entrance is detected by the detection means provided downstream of the ball entry hole, a predetermined privilege is awarded by the privilege giving means.

  In front of the ball entrance, a first ball guiding portion capable of guiding the gaming ball to the ball entrance is provided. The first ball guiding portion has a rolling surface on which the gaming ball can roll in a predetermined direction approaching the ball entering portion. On the side opposite to the predetermined direction with respect to the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion, a second ball guiding portion capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area is provided. The game ball having entered the ball guiding portion is configured to be able to be guided to the end in the opposite direction on the rolling surface.

  Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area is guided to the front end side of the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion by passing through the second ball guiding portion, and can enter the rolling surface from the front end side.

  In addition to the above-described rolling surface, the first ball guiding portion is inclined downward from the rolling surface in a direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming balls on the rolling surface, and rolls on the rolling surface. Does the game ball which rolls on the rolling surface in a predetermined direction be guided to the ball entrance and enter the ball entrance because it has the inclined surface which allows the moving game ball to fall? Drops through the slope before being guided to the entrance. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the feature 61, by providing the ball guiding portion in front of the ball entrance, it is preferable to prevent the probability of entering the predetermined ball entrance from deviating from the design value due to the influence of nails. It can.

<Feature 62>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (base 701) in which game balls discharged from the launch passage flow down;
A ball entry port provided in the game area, into which game balls for flowing down the game area can enter, and which opens in a direction intersecting the vertical direction (prize port 739 A1);
Detection means (prize switch) provided downstream of the ball entrance and capable of detecting a game ball entering the ball entrance;
Privilege giving means (main control board 920) for giving a predetermined privilege based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
A ball guiding portion capable of guiding a game ball to the ball entry port, and a rolling surface (rolling surface 781A) on which the game ball can roll in a predetermined direction approaching the ball entry port; Inclined surface (inclined surface 781 B, inclined surface 781 C) which allows the gaming balls rolling down on the rolling surface to fall away from the ball entry port, in a downward inclination from the surface in the direction intersecting the predetermined direction. A first ball guiding portion (ball guiding portion 781)
The game ball is provided on the rolling surface when the game ball, which is provided on the side opposite to the predetermined direction with respect to the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion, enters the gaming area. A second ball guiding portion (ball guiding portion 722C) which can be guided to the end in the opposite direction;
A first ball passage portion disposed in the game area, through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass, and the game ball having reached a predetermined passage end is passed from the passage end to the first rolling surface A first ball passage portion (ball guide portion 722D) that can be dropped toward the
A second ball passage portion disposed forward of the first ball passage portion and through which gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can pass, and a second ball capable of guiding the gaming balls to the second ball guiding portion A passage unit (ball guide unit 722B).

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 62 for the above problem, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing that the entry probability to a predetermined entrance such as a starting opening or a winning opening deviates from a design value. it can. That is, the game ball fired from the launch device passes through the launch passage, is discharged from the launch passage to the game area, and flows down the game area. In the game area, there is provided a ball entry opening which can be entered by the game ball flowing down the game area and which opens in a direction crossing in the vertical direction. Based on the fact that the game ball which has entered the ball entrance is detected by the detection means provided downstream of the ball entry hole, a predetermined privilege is awarded by the privilege giving means.

  In front of the ball entrance, a first ball guiding portion capable of guiding the gaming ball to the ball entrance is provided. The ball guiding portion has a rolling surface in which the gaming ball can roll in a predetermined direction in which the gaming ball can be guided to the ball entering portion or in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction. On the other hand, in the game area, a first ball passage portion through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass is provided, and in the first ball passage portion, the game ball having reached a predetermined passage end is the passage It is configured to be capable of falling from the end toward the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area can reach the rolling surface of the ball guiding portion and roll on the rolling surface by passing through the first ball passage portion.

  In front of the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion, a second ball guiding portion capable of guiding the gaming ball to the front end side of the rolling surface is provided when the game ball enters. On the other hand, in front of the first ball passage portion, a second ball passage portion through which gaming balls flowing down the game area can pass is provided, and the second ball passage portion is a second ball guiding portion It is configured to be able to guide. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the game area is guided from the second ball guiding portion to the front end side of the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion by passing through the second ball passage portion, and rolling from the front end side It can enter the surface and roll on the rolling surface.

  Therefore, the game ball dropped from the first ball passage toward the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion or the gaming ball guided to the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion by the second ball guiding portion is When the ball is rolled in a predetermined direction on the rolling surface and guided to the ball entry port, the gaming ball can enter the ball entry port.

  In addition to the above-described rolling surface, the first ball guiding portion is inclined downward from the rolling surface in a direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming balls on the rolling surface, and rolls on the rolling surface. Does the game ball which rolls on the rolling surface in a predetermined direction be guided to the ball entrance and enter the ball entrance because it has the inclined surface which allows the moving game ball to fall? Drops through the slope before being guided to the entrance. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the feature 62, by providing the ball guiding portion in front of the ball entrance, it is preferable to prevent the probability of entering the predetermined ball entrance from deviating from the design value due to the influence of the nail. It can.

  In addition, the second ball guiding portion descends as it approaches the front end side of the rolling surface from the side away from the front end side of the rolling surface in the first ball guiding portion, and approximately in the predetermined direction (that is, the first ball). Since the game ball is guided in the direction in which the game ball can be guided to the ball entry portion on the rolling surface of the guide portion, the game ball passing through the second ball guide portion has an inclination of the second ball guide portion. By going down, the rolling surface is approached from the front end side of the rolling surface in the first ball guiding portion approximately in the predetermined direction. Therefore, the game ball which has entered the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion through the second ball guiding portion is easy to move smoothly on the rolling surface in the predetermined direction, and is guided to the ball entrance. Can be suppressed from falling through the inclined surface.

  On the other hand, when the game ball dropped from the predetermined passage end in the first ball passage portion reaches the rolling surface of the first ball guiding portion, it recoils by the repulsive force against the rolling surface, thereby, There is a possibility of falling from the slope. Thus, the degree of ease of entry into the predetermined entrance can be made different depending on whether the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first ball passage part or the second ball passage part. It can suppress that the game which makes a game ball enter a predetermined ball entrance becomes monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature 62, it is preferable that the second ball guiding portion is configured to be inclined downward in a predetermined direction as compared with the rolling surface to allow the gaming ball to flow down in a predetermined direction.

<Feature 70>
A rolling surface (each stage 811A, 811B, 811C, 811A, 811C, 811C, 811A, 811C, 811C that allows the game ball to move movably within a predetermined range when the game ball entering from the predetermined entrance is supported from the lower side and viewed from the upper side 812A, 812B, 812C, 812C), and a plurality of ball inlets provided at different positions, into which ball balls supported by the rolling surface can roll while being supported on the lower side A rolling unit (stage 810) having an upper start winning device 831, a lower start winning device 832, a big winning device 834, general winning devices 839A, 839B, and each winning opening of the starting device 836);
It is provided downstream from the first ball entry port (the winning opening of the upper start winning device 831, the winning hole of the starting device 836) which is a part of the plurality of ball entrances, and the first ball opening First detection means (start winning switch, start switch) capable of detecting a game ball entering a ball entrance;
Lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when game balls are detected by the first detection means;
The second ball entry port different from the first ball entry port among the plurality of ball entry ports (the winning opening of the big winning device 834, the winning opening of the lower start winning device 832) (2) A movable part capable of switching between an entry permission position which allows entry of the game ball into the ball entry port and an entry restricted position which restricts entry of the game ball into the second entry port (entry control mechanism 854, entry Regulatory mechanism 852),
Switching means (main control board 920) for switching the movable part to the entry permitted posture when the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined first result;
A game machine comprising: second detection means (starting winning switch) provided downstream of the second ball entrance and capable of detecting a game ball entering the second ball entrance .

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball flowing down the game area enters a predetermined starting opening provided in the game area, a predetermined lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the large winning opening By opening the movable part provided at the entrance, a special gaming state in which a large number of award balls can be acquired is generated (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-161638). In the game board which forms the game area, the passage which guides game balls to the entrance such as the starting opening and the big winning opening, and the passage which leads to the out opening without entering the ball into these entrances are formed There are many nails to do.

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the configuration in which a plurality of winning openings such as a starting opening and a large winning opening are suitably arranged to enable the game ball to enter. For example, in a conventional pachinko machine, when the nail is not in the designed state (for example, when it is bent) due to a manufacturing error or a wrongdoing, the entry probability to a predetermined entrance such as a starting opening or a big winning opening is There is a risk of deviation from design values.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 70, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately arranging a plurality of ball entrances and enabling entry of gaming balls. That is, the rolling portion supports the gaming ball entering from the predetermined entrance from the lower side, and when viewed from the upper side, the rolling surface causes the gaming ball to roll movably within the predetermined range. A ball entry port into which game balls rolling while being supported by the rolling surface on the lower side can enter, and provided with a plurality of ball entrances provided separately.

  A part of the plurality of ball entrances constitutes a first ball entrance. Thus, the gaming ball rolling on the rolling surface can enter the first ball entrance. When the game ball having entered the first ball entrance is detected by the first detection means provided downstream of the first ball entrance, a predetermined lottery is performed by the lottery means.

  In the case where the lottery result by the lottery is a predetermined first result, among the plurality of ball entrances provided in the rolling portion, the ball is provided at the entrance portion of the second ball entrance different from the first ball entrance. The movable portion is switched to the entrance permitted posture by the switching means. When the movable part is switched to the entry permission posture, entry of the gaming ball into the second ball entry is permitted, and therefore it is possible for the game ball rolling on the rolling surface to enter the second entry hole Become. A second detection means is provided downstream of the second ball entry port, and the game ball entering the second ball entry port is detected by the second detection means.

  Therefore, in the rolling surface which rolls while supporting the gaming ball from the lower side, it is possible to change the flow-down direction of the gaming ball according to the shape, so the first ball entrance without using nails Alternatively, it is possible to guide the gaming ball to the second entrance. Thereby, it can be suitably suppressed that the entry probability to the first ball entrance or the second ball entrance deviates from the design value due to the influence of the nail.

  Moreover, the approach of the game ball to a 1st ball entrance and a 2nd ball entrance can visually confirm the rolling surface in which these some ball entrances are provided, and can confirm it. For this reason, the player can easily visually recognize a predetermined range extending at substantially the same height position by visually recognizing the rolling surface from the upper front obliquely upper side, and a plurality of ball entry in the gaming machine front view While reducing the area for arranging the mouth, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the game ball operates in a wide range. In addition, with regard to the entry of gaming balls into a plurality of ball entrances, it is possible to play at a lower speed to the first ball entrance and the second ball entrance as compared with the game balls flowing down between nails etc. Since a ball can be made to enter, it can be made easy to recognize the approach situation of a game ball.

<Feature 71>
70. The gaming machine according to feature 70, wherein
The rolling surface is a first rolling surface (center stages 811A, 811B, 811C) on which the gaming ball can roll from the rear side to the front side by its own weight and the self-weight of the gaming ball. A second rolling surface (each left or right stage 812A, 812B, 812C, 812C) on which the gaming ball can roll in a direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming ball by one rolling surface,
The downstream end of the second rolling surface is positioned above the first rolling surface, and is connected stepwise to the end of the first rolling surface in the direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming balls. A game machine characterized by

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 71, the rolling unit includes, as the rolling surface, a first rolling surface on which the gaming ball can roll from the rear side to the front side by its own weight and the gaming ball Since the game ball can roll in a direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming ball by the first rolling surface by its own weight, the rolling direction of the gaming ball in the rolling portion is It can suppress becoming monotonous.

  Further, the downstream end of the second rolling surface located above the first rolling surface is connected in a step-like manner to the end of the first rolling surface in the direction intersecting the rolling direction of the gaming balls, The rolling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the first rolling surface toward the front side can be randomly changed by the contact with the step portion with the downstream end of the second rolling surface. Therefore, also at this point, it can be suppressed that the rolling direction of the gaming ball in the rolling portion becomes monotonous.

<Feature 80>
A launch passage (launch passage 701B) through which the game ball launched from the launcher passes;
A game area (recessed portion of the base 701) where the game ball discharged from the launch passage flows down;
A deceleration portion (protrusion 725, projection 726, projection 762, recess 763) for decelerating the game ball during a period in which the game ball discharged from the launch path is in contact with the upper outer edge of the game area; A game machine characterized by comprising:

  There is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a game machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball flowing down the game area enters a predetermined starting opening provided in the game area, a predetermined lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the large winning opening By opening the movable part provided at the entrance, a special gaming state in which a large number of award balls can be acquired is generated (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-161638).

  In recent years, a game state where it is preferable to launch game balls in the game area on the left side relative to a structure provided substantially in the center of the game area and a game state where it is preferred to launch the game state in the game area on the right side Game machines are provided. In a gaming machine having such a configuration, generally, a return member such as rubber is provided at a predetermined position on the upper right side of the game area, and the game ball hit in the right game area is brought into contact with the return member. We are trying to absorb the energy of the game ball.

  However, there is still room for improvement in a gaming machine capable of launching a game ball in the right play area (that is, a right-handed gaming method is possible). For example, in the conventional gaming machine, when the game ball contacts the return member, the behavior of the game ball after the contact needs to be controlled by nails or other units, so the game after contact with the return member The behavior of the ball is limited, and there is a problem that it is difficult to widen the range of game play.

  On the other hand, in the case of the gaming machine according to the feature 80, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably launching a gaming ball in the gaming area. That is, the game ball fired from the launch device passes through the launch passage, is discharged from the launch passage to the game area, and flows down the game area. While the gaming ball discharged from the launch path is in contact with the upper outer edge of the gaming area, the speed reduction portion slows down the speed of the gaming ball. Therefore, the momentum of the game ball can be suppressed without providing a return member such as a return rubber, so that the behavior of the game ball passing through the upper side of the game area and moving to the side opposite to the launch path is diversified. This makes it possible to diversify the playability of the game in which the game ball is hit in the game area opposite to the launch path.

  The "deceleration unit" described in the feature 80 may decelerate the gaming ball by a change in the traveling direction of the gaming ball equal to or less than a predetermined angle, and the "prescribed angle or less" may be, for example, about 45 ° or less It is preferable to set the angle to about 30 ° or less, and preferably about 15 ° or less. Further, the "deceleration portion" may decelerate the advancing speed gradually by the contact of the game balls a plurality of times, and it is assumed that the angle in which the advancing direction changes gradually increases in the plurality of contacts. It is also good. As a result, it is possible to efficiently decelerate the game ball while making it easy to suppress the force of the game ball to collide with the member constituting the reduction portion to a certain level or less, and to make the launch power higher. It is possible to prevent the members from being scraped or damaged.

<Feature 81>
A gaming machine according to feature 80, wherein
A first ball passage portion (a ball passage having an inlet 727 as an inlet) through which game balls can pass;
A second ball passage portion through which game balls can pass, and when passing, a second ball passage portion (a ball passage having an inlet 728 as an inlet) which can obtain different results from passing through the first ball passage portion And
Each of the inlets of the first ball passage portion and the second ball passage portion is provided at a position where game balls after being decelerated by the decelerating unit can enter during a period during which the decelerating unit decelerates. A game machine characterized by having

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 81, each entrance of the first ball passage portion and the second ball passage portion having a different result from passing through the first ball passage portion is obtained by decelerating It is provided at a position where the game ball after being decelerated by the decelerating unit can enter during a period when the unit is decelerated. Therefore, since it is possible to make the game ball whose momentum is weakened by the speed reduction part enter the first ball passage part or the second ball passage part, the game characteristic in the game of launching the game ball in the game area opposite to the launch passage Can be diversified.

  Note that at least one of the features described in the features 10 to 81 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of features. The following shows the basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied.

  Pachinko machine: Launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching game balls based on the operation of the launch operation means, and a passage section for leading the launched game balls to a predetermined game area A gaming machine comprising: game components arranged in a game area, and providing a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of the game components.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: Start rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the start operation means, stop rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop A gaming machine that grants benefits.

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

  100: game machine, 431: lower middle start winning device, 432: upper middle start winning device, 434: large winning device, 439: general winning device, 441: lower middle start winning switch, 442: upper middle start winning switch 452 ... entry control mechanism, 481 ... distribution device, 482 ... distribution device, 622A, 623A, 622B, 623B, 622C, 622D, 623D ... induction plate, 671 ... first outlet, 672 ... second outlet, 673 ... 3rd exit, 674 ... 4th exit, 920 ... Main control board, 701 ... Base body, 701 B ... Launching path, 703 ... Inner rail section, 739 A1 ... Prize opening, 781 ... Ball guiding section, 781 A ... Rolling surface, 781 B, 781 C: Inclined surface, 722 B, 722 C, 722 D: ball guiding portion, 725, 726, 762: projection portion, 763: recess portion, 810: stage, 811 A Middle upper stage stage 811B middle middle stage stage 811C middle lower stage 812A left upper stage 812B left lower stage 813A right upper stage 813B lower right stage 831 upper start winning device 832 lower Side start winning device, 834 ... big winning device, 836 ... starting device, 839A, 839 B ... general winning device, 852, 854 ... entry restriction mechanism

Claims (2)

A game ball which enters from a predetermined entrance is supported from the lower side, and when viewed from the upper side, a rolling surface which rolls the game ball movably within a predetermined range, and the lower surface by the rolling surface A ball entry port to which game balls rolling while being supported can enter, and having a plurality of ball entry ports provided at different positions;
First detection means provided downstream of the first ball entrance which is a part of the ball entrances among the plurality of ball entrances, and capable of detecting the game ball entering the first ball entrance; ,
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when a game ball is detected by the first detection means;
Among the plurality of ball entrances, the entrance permission posture which is provided at the entrance portion of the second ball entrance different from the first ball entrance and which allows the game ball to enter the second ball entrance, A movable portion capable of switching between an entrance restricting attitude for restricting entry of the game ball into the second entrance and
Switching means for switching the movable part to the entry permitted posture when the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined first result;
A game machine comprising: second detection means provided downstream of the second ball entry port and capable of detecting a game ball entering the second ball entry port.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.