JP2019141732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with good operation of rolling means.SOLUTION: Since a delay floor device 400 operates in such a manner that game balls start descending one by one at intervals from a chamfered part 411a, it is possible to suppress the game balls from entering a detection port 312d collectively in a short period of time. Therefore, even when a plurality of game balls are on the delay floor device 400, it is possible to suppress an overflow from occurring at the detection port 312d.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, there is a gaming machine provided with rolling means for rolling a gaming ball toward a entrance where a lottery opportunity can be obtained based on the incoming gaming ball (Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2011-156058 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the action of the rolling means. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the action of the rolling means is good.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is switched between a first state where an opportunity for a lottery is given by entering a game ball and a game ball entering in the first state. And a second state in which a lottery opportunity is not given even if a game ball enters, and a detection entrance that can be configured is provided, and after switching to the second state, a predetermined return In the gaming machine that returns to the first state after a lapse of time, the gaming ball has an optimal falling portion that is a descent start position where the gaming ball can easily enter the detection entrance, and the gaming ball has the optimal falling portion. Rolling means configured to roll on the upper surface in a passing manner is provided, and the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game ball starts to descend from the optimum dropping portion with an interval equal to or longer than the return period.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising an introduction flow path for introducing a game ball to the rolling means, wherein the rolling means has the game ball introduced from the introduction flow path. And a first floor member that guides the game ball to the optimum falling portion, and the first floor member is formed so as to be operable by the weight of the rolling game ball and arrives later by the operation. Operating in a manner that reduces the speed towards the first floor member.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the optimum drop portion is disposed on the first floor member, and the first floor member receives a game ball from the optimum drop portion. The rolling means is placed in the vicinity of the first floor member before and after the game ball drops from the optimum drop part, and the optimum means within a predetermined period. There is provided a preventing means for preventing another game ball heading to the falling part from reaching the optimum falling part.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the action of the rolling means can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the action of the rolling means can be improved by the operation of the first floor member.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 2, it is possible to prevent the balls from continuing from the rolling means to enter the entrance by the operation of the first floor member. Thereby, the effect | action of a rolling means can be made favorable.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a back exploded perspective view of a game board. It is a front view of a delay device. It is sectional drawing of the delay device in the VII-VII line of FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the delay device in the VIII-VIII line of FIG. It is a front perspective view of a slide moving member. (A) is a front view of a slide moving member, (b) is a side view of the slide moving member as viewed in the direction of arrow Xb in FIG. 10 (a), and (c) is a side view of FIG. 10 (a). It is a top view of the slide movement member in the arrow Xc direction view, (d) is a fragmentary sectional view of the slide movement member in the Xd-Xd line | wire of Fig.10 (a). It is a front perspective view of a distribution apparatus and a 2nd adjustment apparatus. (A) is a front view of a distribution device and a second adjustment device, (b) is a side view of the distribution device and the second adjustment device in the direction of arrow XIIb in FIG. 12 (a), (c) FIG. 12A is a top view of the sorting device and the second adjusting device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIIc in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12D is a diagram of the sorting device and the second adjusting device along the line XIId-XIId in FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view. It is a front view of a delay device. It is a front view of a delay device. (A) to (c) is a cross-sectional view of the second adjustment device in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. (A) to (d) are cross-sectional views of the functional disk device viewed from a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. It is a partial front view of a delay device. (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the delay device. It is a partial front perspective view of a game board. (A) is a top view of a fan-shaped member, (b) is a side view of the fan-shaped member as viewed in the direction of arrow XXIIIb in FIG. 23 (a), and (c) is XXIIIc- in FIG. 23 (a). It is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member in the XXIIIc line, (d) is a bottom view of the fan-shaped member in the arrow XXIIId direction view of FIG.23 (b). (A) is a side view of a link member, (b) is a bottom view of the link member in the arrow XXIVb direction view of FIG. 24 (a). (A) is a top view of a fan-shaped member and a link member, (b) is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member and link member in the XXVb-XXVb line | wire of Fig.25 (a). It is a top view of a fixed floor. (A) is sectional drawing of the fixed bed in the XXVIIa-XXVIIa line of FIG. 26, (b) is sectional drawing of the fixed bed in the XXVIIb-XXVIIb line of FIG. (A) is a partial top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb of FIG. 28 (a), and (c) is a portion of the delay floor device. It is a top view and (d) is sectional drawing of the delay bed device in the XXVIIId-XXVIIId line | wire of FIG.28 (c). (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXIXb-XXIXb in FIG. 29 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 29D is a sectional view of the delay bed device taken along line XXIXd-XXIXd in FIG. (A) is a top view of a delay floor device, (b) is sectional drawing of the delay floor device in the XXXb-XXXb line | wire of Fig.30 (a). (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXXIb-XXXIb in FIG. 31 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 31D is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device taken along line XXXId-XXXId in FIG. (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXXIIb-XXXIIb in FIG. 32 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 32D is a front view of the delay floor device when viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIId in FIG. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the delay bed device in the XXXIIIa-XXXIIIa line | wire of FIG.32 (c). (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the delay device in the second embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 33, as a first embodiment, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. In the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the front upper side and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is an assembly of decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes to the front side and opens the upper surface, and prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4). A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the contents of the effect of super reach. The

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has a built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects the amount of movement (rotation position) based on a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation. The resistance value of the variable resistor The ball is fired with a strength corresponding to (launch strength), and the ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the firing stop switch 51b are turned off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a number of nails and windmills (not shown) for ball guidance, rails 61 and 62, and a general prize. It is configured by assembling a mouth 63, a first winning port 64, a second winning port 640, a first variable winning device 65, a second variable winning device (not shown), a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. A peripheral part is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12 (refer FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and is formed so that the player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the rear surface side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device (not shown), and the variable display device unit 80 are formed on the base plate 60 by router processing. It is arrange | positioned by the made through-hole, and is being fixed with the tapping screw etc. from the front side of the game board 13. FIG.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the band-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is an area formed in front of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails (a winning opening is provided and fired). Area where the falling sphere flows).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated.

  First symbol display devices 37A and 37B each having a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display as light emitting means are disposed in the lower left portion of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left portion in FIG. 2). The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B display according to each control performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and mainly display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B are configured to be selectively used depending on whether the ball has won the first prize opening 64 or the second prize opening 640. Specifically, when the ball wins the first winning opening 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while when the ball wins the second winning opening 640, the first symbol display device 37A operates. The symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate, by means of LEDs, whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of changing the probability, in the short time, or in the normal state by a lighting state, or whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state. , Indicating whether the stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probable jackpot, a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, or a symbol that is out of place by a lighting state, indicating the number of held balls by a lighting state, and a 7-segment display device, Displays numbers and errors. The plurality of LEDs are configured to have different emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, a lottery is performed in response to winning of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640. In the lottery, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery), and also determines the type of the big hit if it is determined to be a big hit. As the jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot are prepared. The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B not only indicate whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the variation, but if it is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed. .

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and “4R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of four. It is a probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after. In addition, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds and hits a short time during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). is there.

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability change is in progress (probability change), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special game state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640. The “low probability state” refers to a time when the probability of jackpot change is not occurring, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change. The short time state (short time medium) of the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the second prize opening 640 is obtained. It means the state of the game where the ball is easy to win. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state is a game state (a state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased) which is neither probabilistic nor short in time.

  During probability change and time reduction, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but also the time for opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640 is changed, and the time is longer than normal. Is set. When the electric accessory 640a is in the opened state (open state), the ball wins the second winning opening 640 as compared to the case where the electric accessory 640a is in the closed state (closed state). Easy state. Therefore, during the probability change or the short time, it becomes easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 640, and the number of jackpot lotteries can be increased.

  In addition, during the probability change or during the short time, it is not necessary to change the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640, or in addition to changing the opening time, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the accessory 640a opens more than usual. In addition, the probability of winning the second symbol is not changed during the probability change or in the short time, and the electric accessory 640a is released at the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 is opened and once. It is good also as what changes at least one of the frequency | counts. In addition, during the probability change or in the short time, the time of opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 or the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a per time is not counted, and the second symbol hit Only the probability may be changed so as to increase compared to the normal rate.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is synchronized with the variable display on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B by using a winning (start winning) at the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 as a trigger. It is composed of a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that performs variable display, and an LED that displays the second symbol in a variable manner with the passage of a sphere of the through gate 67 as a trigger. A second symbol display device (not shown) is provided. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). One symbol row is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbol). These third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol column, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It is like that. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the game state is displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B in accordance with the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The decorative display according to the display of the symbol display devices 37A and 37B is performed. Instead of the display device, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel.

  Each time the sphere passes through the through gate 67, the second symbol display device alternately turns on the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) for a predetermined time. A variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if the winning symbol is a winning symbol, the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the second symbol is displayed. Further, if the winning lottery results, the symbol of “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the third symbol is displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an activated state (opened) only.

  The time required for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter during the probability change or during the shorter time than when the game state is normal. As a result, during the probability change and during the time reduction, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, the winning lottery can be performed more than during normal. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, it is possible to give the player a lot of opportunities for the electric winning component 640a of the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the ball to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time.

  It is to be noted that the probability of winning is increased during probability change or time reduction, and other methods such as increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a per hit are also used to reach the second prize opening 640 during probability change or time reduction. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to win, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time required for displaying the variation of the second symbol is set shorter than normal during probability change or short time, the winning probability may be constant regardless of the gaming state, The opening time and the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board on the right side in the lower area of the variable display device unit 80, and a part of the ball flowing down to the right side of the game board can pass through the balls launched to the game board. It is configured. When the ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After winning the lottery, the 2nd symbol display device displays a variation, and if the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variable display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result may be off For example, the symbol “x” is displayed as the stop symbol of the variable display.

  The total number of passes through the through-gate 67 of the sphere is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and at the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). Is also displayed. Four second symbol holding lamps are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching between lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B and the third symbol. A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of balls held for passing through the ball of the through gate 67 is not limited to four times, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). Further, the number of through gates 67 to be assembled is not limited to one, and may be plural (for example, two). Further, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display device unit 80, and may be the left side of the variable display device unit 80, for example. In addition, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the second symbol hold lamp may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning port 64 through which a ball can win is disposed. When a ball wins the first winning port 64, a first winning port switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the first winning port switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is made (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, a second winning port 640 through which a ball can win is disposed on the right side of the first winning port 64 in front view. When a ball wins the second prize opening 640, a second prize opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the second prize opening switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37B.

  The number of passes through the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 of the ball is each reserved up to a maximum of four times, and the number of balls held is displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above. Further, for example, as the number of reserved balls in the first winning opening 64 is larger, a shorter period is more easily selected as a variable display period on the display device. Similarly, the second winning opening 640 is also controlled.

  Each of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 is also one of winning ports from which five balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball is won. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize slot 640 are configured to be the same. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 is different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins to the second prize opening 640, for example, the ball to the first prize opening 64 The number of prize balls to be paid out when a prize is won may be three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize opening 640 may be five.

  The second winning opening 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. The electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and it is difficult for the ball to win the second winning opening 640. On the other hand, when the symbol “◯” is displayed on the second symbol display device as a result of the variation display of the second symbol that is triggered by the passage of the ball to the through gate 67, the electric accessory 640a is in an open state (enlarged) State), and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than that during normal change during the probability change and the short time, and the time required for the variation display of the second symbol is short. "Is easily displayed, and the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is opened (enlarged) is increased. Further, during the probability change and the time reduction, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a also becomes longer than during the normal time. Therefore, it is possible to create a state where the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time compared to the normal time.

  Here, the probability of winning a big hit is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state when the ball wins the first winning port 64 and when the ball wins the second winning port 640. However, the probability that a 15R probability variation jackpot is selected as the jackpot type selected when the jackpot is won is higher when the ball wins the second winning slot 640 than when the ball wins the first winning slot 64. Is set. On the other hand, the first winning port 64 does not have an electric accessory as in the second winning port 640, and is in a state where the ball can always win.

  Therefore, during normal times, the electric winnings associated with the second winning opening 640 are often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win the second winning opening 640. Then, the ball is fired so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called “left-handed”), and a lot of opportunities for lottery wins are obtained by winning at the first winning opening 64, resulting in a big hit It is advantageous for the player to aim for this.

  On the other hand, during the probability change or during the short time, passing the ball through the through gate 67 makes it easy for the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state and to easily win the second winning opening 640. Therefore, the ball is fired toward the second prize opening 640 so that the ball passes the right side of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right-handed”), and is passed through the through gate 67 to open the electric accessory. In addition, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for a 15R probability variation jackpot by winning the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment launches a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed between “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Thus, the player can be changed in the way the ball is hit, so that the game can be enjoyed.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed on the upper right side of the first winning port 64, and a specific winning port 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery performed due to the winning at the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 640 becomes a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, The first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the first variable winning device 65 includes a front-opening triangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close on the right side about the lower side of the opening / closing plate. )). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big win, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the right side, and an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a is temporarily formed. It operates so that these states are repeated alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a state. Further, the number of the specific winning opening 65a is not limited to one, and one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position is the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the first For example, the left side of the variable display unit 80 is not limited to the lower left side of the winning opening 64.

  A sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate paper, an identification label or the like is provided at the lower right corner of the gaming board 13, and the certificate paper or the like attached to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with a first out port 71. A sphere that flows down in the game area and does not win any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 640 is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the first out port 71. The first out port 71 is disposed below the first winning port 64.

  A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (acts) such as a windmill are arranged. In the present embodiment, one of the windmills (referred to as a movable member 310) is disposed on the upper left side of the game board 13 when viewed from the front, and is illustrated in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control device 110, the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device are performed by the MPU 201. Execute.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores various areas, counters, flags, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags, counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol holding lamp, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing on the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 includes a switch group (not shown), various switches 208 including a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115. Are connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on the condition that the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, and the like) 227, and fluctuating effects (variation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively. Other device 228 includes a drive motor 472.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and uses the determined display mode as a command. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super reach is performed. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the production contents at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information on the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the rear image is an image displayed on the rear surface side of the third symbol which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice corresponding to the display content from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display command received from the display control device 114, The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 can produce a variation effect of the third symbol. The display is controlled. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, thereby matching the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear exploded perspective view of the game board 13. In FIG. 5, a state in which the delay device that flows down the game area and flows down into the first winning port 64 flows down from the game board 13 is illustrated.

  The ball that has flowed into the first winning port 64 flows down through the delay device 300, is sent from the detection port 312d disposed at the lower end thereof, and passes through a detection sensor (not shown), so that a lottery is performed. That is, the lottery is not yet performed until the ball passes through the detection sensor after the ball enters the first winning port 64.

  Next, the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 is a front view of the delay device 300, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the delay device 300 taken along the line VII-VII in FIG. In FIG. 7, the game board 13 is partially illustrated for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the delay device 300 has a groove formed therein, and forms a path through which the ball that has entered the first winning opening 64 flows down between the groove and the game board 13 that contacts the surface. A speed reducing device 320 having a main body member 310, a slide moving member 321 that slides relative to the main body member 310, a first adjusting device 330 that adjusts a return operation of the speed reducing device 320, and a rotation with respect to the main body member 310 The apparatus mainly includes a distribution device 340 that operates and distributes the spheres to different flow paths, and a second adjustment device 350 that is configured coaxially with the rotation shaft of the distribution device 340 and adjusts the return operation of the distribution device 340.

  The main body member 310 is a member that constitutes a groove that is open on the side facing the game board 13, and a first groove 311 in which a ball that has entered from the first winning port 64 first flows down, and a first thereof. The second groove 312 that extends vertically downward from the lower end of the passage 311, and a path that extends laterally from the connecting portion between the first groove 311 and the second groove 312 and is longer than the extended length of the second groove 312. The third groove 313 connected to the detection port 312d and a support plate that extends in a plate shape from the front side of the bottom plate portion opening 311b to the lower side of the first groove 311 and supports the slide moving member 321 And 314 mainly.

  The first groove 311 is a ball in the depth direction center portion (the depth direction center portion of the sphere) of the bottom plate of the passage 311a and the main passage 311a for lowering the ball entered from the first winning opening 64 in a straight line obliquely downward. A bottom plate portion opening 311b which is an opening formed with a width shorter than the radius of the top plate portion, a top plate portion opening 311c which is opened with a width capable of projecting the wind turbine member 322 of the speed reducer 320 at the top plate portion, A pair of bearing portions 311d that are disposed in the depth direction across the plate portion opening 311c and that serve as bearings for the windmill member 322, and a back portion that is recessed with a size capable of rolling a ball from the main passage 311a to the back side. And a side recessed portion 311e.

  The back-side recessed portion 311e is a recessed portion connected in the vicinity of the entrance of the main passage 311a, and the bottom surface of the back-side recessed portion 311e is the same height as the bottom surface of the main passage 311a. It is comprised in the aspect which rises rather than.

  The second groove 312 is a contact wall 312a that applies a load that rebounds the sphere that has reached the lower end of the first groove 311 in the left-right direction, and a recess formed in the plate portion on the back side (the back side in FIG. 6). A recessed portion 312b that is recessed in an arc shape so that the device 340 can be disposed, a receiving wall portion 312c that receives a sphere flowing in from the third groove 313 and acts as a detent for the sorting device 340, and a sphere It mainly includes a detection port 312d and a side wall portion 312e facing the recessed portion 312b.

  The support plate portion 314 includes a pair of long holes 314a through which the guide rod portions 321c of the slide moving member 321 are inserted. The long hole 314a is configured to have the same direction as the long hole 331a of the first adjustment device 330 (configured to overlap in the front-rear direction).

  The speed reducing device 320 mainly includes a slide moving member 321 that slides as the ball passes through the first groove 311, and a windmill member 322 that is engaged with the slide moving member 321 and rotates while being in contact with the ball. Prepare for.

  The slide moving member 321 is guided by a long hole 314a of the main body member 310 and a long hole 331a of the first adjusting device 330 described later, and can be operated linearly.

  The windmill member 322 is radially supported from a shaft portion of the main body gear portion 322a, and a main body gear portion 322a having a gear portion that is supported by the bearing portion 311d and meshed with the slide moving member 321 at the end on the back side. The pair mainly includes a first extending wing portion 322b and a second extending wing portion 322c that form an angle of 90 ° with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first extending wing portion 322b and the second extending wing portion 322c are configured to extend from the top plate opening 311c toward the inside of the first groove 311a, and The first extending wing portion 322b is disposed at a position where the first extending wing portion 322b can contact the sphere in an initial state in which the slide moving member 321 is maintained at the lower end position by gravity due to contact with the sphere flowing down the one groove 311a.

  The second extending wing portion 322c includes a protruding portion 322c1 that protrudes in a tapered shape in a direction approaching the first groove 311 from the state shown in FIG. The projecting portion 322c1 acts in such a manner that the spheres are separated when the spheres flow down the first groove continuously.

  The first adjustment device 330 includes a main body plate member 331 that is a plate-like member that sandwiches the main body member 310 with the game board 13, and is supported by the main body plate member 331 and the main body gear portion 322 a of the windmill member 322. And a rotation urging device 332 having a fixed gear portion 332a to be engaged with each other. The gear ratio of the fixed gear portion 332a to the main body gear portion 322a of the windmill member 322 is about 2. That is, as the windmill member 322 rotates 90 °, the rotation urging device 332 rotates 45 °.

  The main body plate member 331 is a long hole for guiding the slide moving member 321, and includes a pair of long holes 331a. The main body plate member 331 is also formed in the support plate portion 314 in which the same shape of the long holes 314a are opposed to each other. By being guided by these long holes 314a and 331a, the slide moving member 321 is configured to be slidable in the straight direction.

  The rotation urging device 332 includes a fixed gear portion 332a that is pivotally supported by the main body plate member 331, and a functional disk device 332b that is fixed to the fixed gear portion 332a at an end portion in the axial direction and has a recessed groove inside. Prepare for.

  The sorting device 340 is a device that is pivotally supported by the main body member 310 at the center hole 345 on the right side of the second groove 312 of the main body member 310, and is a ball that flows from the second groove 312b in the initial state shown in FIG. A first wall portion 341 for receiving, a second wall portion 342 disposed above the first wall portion 341 so as to be separated and separated by one ball, and a tip of the second wall portion 342 from the distal end portion of the sorting device 340 An arc wall portion 343 formed along an arc shape centering on the rotation axis, and a concave portion 312 of the second groove 312 that is formed in a disc shape and is disposed at a surface position and on the back side of the second groove 312. It mainly includes a complementary plate portion 344 that is formed in a manner that complements a part of the plate portion, and a center hole 345 that is a through hole that is pivotally supported by the main body member 310.

  The 2nd wall part 342 is provided with the front-end | tip convex part 342a convexly provided in the radial direction by the extended front-end | tip. The tip convex portion 342a can apply a load counterclockwise in front view (counterclockwise in FIG. 6) to the sorting device 340 by the sphere that flows down in contact with the arc wall portion 343, and is intended by the action of the sphere. It is possible to prevent the sorting device 340 from returning to the initial position side.

  The initial position of the sorting device 340 is defined by a stopper portion S1 that protrudes rearward from the game board 13. That is, at the initial position, the sorting device 340 stops when the tip of the arc wall 343 is stopped by the stopper S1. A driving force for rotating the sorting device 340 clockwise in front view (clockwise in FIG. 6) is generated by the second adjusting device 350.

  The second adjustment device 350 is a device that is fixed to the complementary plate portion 344 of the sorting device 340, and has a flow path in which the pseudo centroid sphere GB that changes the center of gravity can be moved. 15 will be described later.

  FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the delay device 300 taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the slide moving member 321 is disposed in the central portion of the main passage 311a. Thereby, when the slide moving member 321 protrudes inside the main passage 311a, the protruding portion 321a1 can be reliably brought into contact with the sphere flowing down the first groove 311.

  The sphere flowing down the main passage 311a can flow into the back side recessed portion 311e due to its shape. The back side recessed portion 311e has a return wall portion 311e1 configured so as to be closer to the main passage 311a side toward the downstream side (left side in FIG. 8). Thereby, the sphere that has flowed into the recessed portion 311e on the back side cannot be returned to the main passage 311a, and the occurrence of clogging of the sphere can be suppressed.

  Next, the slide moving member 321 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9 is a front perspective view of the slide moving member 321, FIG. 10A is a front view of the slide moving member 321, and FIG. 10B is a view in the direction of arrow Xb in FIG. 10A. FIG. 10C is a side view of the slide moving member 321, and FIG. 10C is a top view of the slide moving member 321 when viewed in the direction of the arrow Xc in FIG. 10A, and FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the slide moving member 321 in the Xd-Xd line | wire.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the slide moving member 321 includes a long plate-shaped first projecting plate portion 321 a that projects in a central portion of the main passage 311 a of the delay device 300 in a plane parallel to the main passage, A second overhanging plate portion 321b that is connected to one end of the first overhanging plate portion 321a and extends downwardly with respect to the extending direction of the first overhanging plate portion 321a; A pair of round guide bar portions 321c extending in parallel at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the output plate portions 321a and 321b, and the depth direction with respect to each of the extended plate portions 321a and 321b (FIG. 10A). And a rack gear portion 321d that extends on a straight line at a position offset in the vertical direction and on which rack gear teeth are formed.

  The first overhanging plate portion 321a is a plate portion extending in a direction parallel to the extending direction of the main passage 311a in the assembled state (see FIG. 6), and is disposed at a sphere diameter interval. A projecting portion 321a1 projecting in a semicircular shape from the upper surface is provided. When the protruding portion 321a1 contacts the sphere, the speed of the sphere passing through the main path 311a (see FIG. 8) is reduced.

  The 2nd overhanging plate part 321b is provided with the convex part 321b1 which produces the effect | action similar to the convex part 321a1, and the inclined surface 321b2 (refer FIG.10 (d)) inclined downward toward the back | inner side. When the 2nd overhang | projection board part 321b has protruded inside the this channel | path 311a, it will be in the state which the ball | bowl which flows down becomes easy to go to the back side recessed part 311e by the inclined surface 321b2 (refer FIG. 8). Therefore, the passage period of the sphere can be made longer than the case where the sphere flows down along the extending direction of the main passage 311a.

  Since the extending direction of the first extending plate portion 321a and the second extending plate portion 321b is different, the first extending plate portion 321a protrudes inside the main passage 311a, while the second extending plate portion 321b is the main extension plate portion 321b. A state of being arranged outside the passage 311a can be formed. That is, the degree of deceleration of the sphere can be changed by the arrangement of the slide moving member 321, and details will be described later.

  The guide rod portion 321c is inserted through the long hole 331a of the first adjustment device 330 (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the slide moving member 321 is supported so as to be slidable along the extending direction of the long hole 331a.

  The rack gear portion 321d extends in parallel with the extending direction of the long hole 331a, and the rack gear teeth mesh with the main body gear portion 322a of the windmill member 322 (see FIG. 6). As a result, when the windmill member 322 rotates, the rack gear portion 321d is slid in the linear direction (the extending direction of the long hole 331a).

  Next, the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. 11 is a front perspective view of the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350, FIG. 12A is a front view of the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350, and FIG. 12A is a side view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjustment device 350 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIIb in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12C is the side view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjustment in the direction of the arrow XIIc in FIG. FIG. 12D is a top view of the device 350, and FIG. 12D is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjusting device 350 taken along the line XIId-XIId in FIG. FIG. 12D shows a state in which the pseudo centroid sphere GB rides on the deceleration wall 351d.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the front side of the complementary plate portion 344 is opened except for the portion occupied by the wall portions 341, 342, 343, and is used as a side wall of a passage through which a sphere flows down (see FIG. 6). .

  The second adjustment device 350 is fixed to the back side of the complementary plate portion 344 and has a center of gravity changing device 351 in which a channel for allowing the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB to flow is recessed, and a recessed portion of the center of gravity changing device 351. And a lid member 352 that is fixed to the center-of-gravity changing device 351 in such a manner that the lid is covered.

  The center-of-gravity changing device 351 includes a disk-shaped main body member 351a having a shallow recessed portion, a recessed groove portion 351b that is recessed in the body member 351a with a width that allows the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB to flow down, and the recessed groove portion. A partition wall 351c that allows the pseudo centroid ball GB to pass only at the tip portion, and a speed reduction mechanism that extends to one side of the flow path partitioned by the partition wall 351c and decelerates the flow of the pseudo centroid sphere A speed reducing wall portion 351d having one end of the partition wall 351c is pivotally supported by one end portion (the lower end portion in FIG. 12A), and in one direction of the pseudo centroid ball GB (FIG. 12A, rightward direction). ) Is mainly provided with a directional valve 351e that allows only passage of a).

  The position of the center of gravity excluding the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB of the second adjustment device 350 is set to be the same as the center of rotation. That is, the posture in which the sorting device 340 is stable is determined depending on the position where the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged with respect to the rotation center.

  Here, the pseudo centroid sphere GB is composed of a spherical object that is equal to or less than the weight of the sphere. For example, if the weight of the sphere is 5 grams, it is desirable to select a spherical object of about 2 to 4 grams as the pseudo centroid ball GB. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where forces are balanced between the sphere that has flowed into the sorting device 340 and the pseudo centroid ball GB, and the sorting device 340 can be rotated by the weight of the sphere.

  With reference to FIG.12 (d), the deceleration mechanism of the deceleration wall part 351d is demonstrated. The deceleration wall portion 351d is a portion on which both sides of the sphere are supported from below and the sphere rolls in this state. As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the pseudo centroid sphere GB does not roll at a portion where the length from the rotation axis is the maximum diameter (radius r1) (FIG. 12 (d) the central portion in the left-right direction). The roller rolls in contact with the reduction wall portion 351d at a portion where the length from the rotating shaft is shorter than the maximum diameter (radius r′1). Therefore, when the rotational speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is the same, the speed is reduced compared to the speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB when the pseudo centroid sphere GB rolls on the partition wall 351c (rolls with the radius r1). The speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB when rolling on the wall portion 351d (rolling with the radius r′1) can be reduced.

  In other words, the translational movement distance around one rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be shortened. When the pseudo centroid sphere GB is decelerated by this method, it can be decelerated while maintaining the rotational energy of the pseudo centroid sphere GB, so that braking is too effective and the pseudo centroid sphere GB stops at an unintended position. The situation can be avoided.

  In addition, since the degree of deceleration of the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be arbitrarily set by setting the contact position between the deceleration wall 351d and the pseudo centroid sphere GB (the rolling radius of the pseudo centroid sphere GB), a special material (high friction In addition, the pseudo centroid ball GB can be sufficiently decelerated even when the formation distance of the decelerating wall portion 351d is short.

  Next, the operation of the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. 13 and 14 are front views of the delay device 300. FIG. FIG. 13 illustrates a state immediately after a sphere flows through the main body member 310 in the initial state illustrated in FIG. 6, and FIG. 14 illustrates a state immediately after the sphere flows through the main body member 310 in the state of FIG. 13. Is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the distribution device 340 changes its posture between an initial state (see FIG. 6) and a change state (see FIG. 13) due to the passage of the sphere, and the speed reduction device 320 is the number of passages of the sphere. Thus, the state (arrangement in the height direction) changes between the initial state (see FIG. 6), the intermediate state (see FIG. 13), and the raised state (see FIG. 13).

  Each state of the reduction gear 320 will be described. When the speed reduction device 320 is in the intermediate state, the slide moving member 321 moves and is disposed at a position where the protruding portion 321a protrudes from the bottom surface of the main passage 311a. Therefore, in this state, the sphere flowing into the main passage 311a comes into contact with the protruding portion 321a and flows down while being decelerated. In the intermediate state, the second overhanging plate portion 321 b is disposed outside the first groove 311.

  When the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the slide moving member 321 further projects into the main passage 311a, and the second projecting plate portion 321b is disposed above the bottom surface of the back-side recessed portion 311e. Since the second overhanging plate portion 321b has an inclined surface 321b (see FIG. 10) on its upper surface, the sphere that has flowed into the main passage 311a in this state is along the inclination of the inclined surface 321b, the recessed portion 311e on the back side. , And flows again to the lower end of the back-side recessed portion 311e, and then merges with the main passage 311a again.

  When the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the first projecting plate portion 321a projects to the inside of the main passage 311a, so that the road width (width in the height direction) of the main passage 31a is narrowed. Further, in the present embodiment, the slide moving member 321 slides in a direction inclined with respect to the extending direction of the main passage 311a, whereby the contact wall 312a of the second groove 312 and the first overhanging plate portion 321a are moved. The width with the end is narrowed. Therefore, the deceleration of the sphere can be performed by increasing the flow path resistance by narrowing the road width of the main passage 311a and narrowing the road width of the connecting portion between the first groove 311 and the second groove 312.

  Each state of the sorting device 340 will be described. When the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the sphere flowing into the sorting device 340 is received by the first wall portion 341. Then, the sorting device 340 rotates to the change state (see FIG. 13) by the weight of the sphere, and the sphere flows into the detection port 312d.

  Here, in the present embodiment, since the side wall portion 312e is configured to project upward from the first wall portion 341 (projecting at a height equal to or higher than the radius of the sphere), the sphere flows into the third groove 313 side. It is suppressed. Therefore, when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state, the sphere that has flowed into the sorting device 340 can flow down vertically with a high probability (can flow down in the shortest period).

  When the sorting device 340 is in the changed state (see FIG. 13), the sphere flowing into the sorting device 340 contacts the arc wall portion 343 and flows into the third groove 313. In addition, since the circular arc wall part 343 is formed in the circular arc shape centering on the center hole 345 of the distribution apparatus 340, since the load at the time of a sphere colliding is applied to the direction toward the rotating shaft of the distribution apparatus 340, Applying a load in the rotation direction to the sorting device 340 is suppressed.

  Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the sorting device 340 returns to the initial state unintentionally due to an impact applied to the sorting device 340 by a ball flowing into the sorting device 340 in the changed state, and the sorting device 340 changes for a predetermined period. It can be ensured that the state is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, adjustment of the posture change timing of the distribution device 340 will be described. FIGS. 15A to 15C are cross-sectional views of the second adjustment device 350 in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. 15A to 15C, the internal structure of the center-of-gravity changing device 351 is visible, and FIG. 15A shows the case where the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6). FIG. 15B illustrates the case where the distribution device 340 is in the change state (see FIG. 13). In FIG. 15C, the state immediately before the distribution device 340 returns from the change state to the initial state. Is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the second adjustment device 350, the pseudo centroid ball GB moves inside the recessed groove portion 351b with the change in posture. Thereby, the position of the center of gravity of the second adjustment device 350 fluctuates, and the second adjustment device 350 repeatedly stops and rotates.

  The operation of the second adjustment device 350 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the case where the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged on the right side of the center hole 345. A load is applied in a direction in which the second adjustment device 350 is rotated clockwise in front view (clockwise in FIG. 15). Thereby, even if the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 1) vibrates somewhat, the sorting device 340 can maintain the posture at the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the sorting device 340 is changed (see FIG. 13), the slope formed by the partition wall 351c and the direction valve 351e is inclined downward toward the left. In addition, the inclination formed by the deceleration wall portion 351d is inclined downward as it goes to the right. Therefore, the pseudo centroid ball GB rolls on the upper side of the partition wall 351c and flows to the left along the arrow L1, falls at the end to the deceleration wall 351d, rolls on the upper side of the deceleration wall 351d, and moves to the arrow L2. It moves to the right along.

  As a result, the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be sent to the left of the center hole 345, so that the second adjustment device 350 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front (counterclockwise in FIG. 15) by the weight of the pseudo centroid sphere GB. Load is applied in the direction. Thereby, the sorting apparatus 340 can be maintained in a change state for a certain period (a period until the pseudo centroid sphere GB passes to the right of the center hole 345).

  The period during which the change state is maintained can be arbitrarily changed depending on the degree of deceleration of the pseudo centroid ball GB by the deceleration wall portion 351d. For example, if the flow-down speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB is halved by the deceleration wall portion 351d, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state can be doubled.

  In addition, various aspects are illustrated as an aspect of the deceleration wall part 351d. For example, a method of decelerating the translational movement speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB by decreasing the radius of rotation at the point where the quasi centroid sphere GB contacts the deceleration wall 351d is exemplified (see FIG. 12D). That is, the rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is not received at the maximum diameter portion (center portion) but at the portion where the diameter is reduced (near the end portion), so that the translational movement distance around one rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is obtained. This is a method of shortening and decelerating the pseudo centroid ball GB without reducing the rotation speed. According to this method, the translational speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB after passing through the deceleration wall portion 351d can be increased as compared with the case where the rotational speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is decreased.

  Therefore, immediately after reaching the right end of the deceleration wall portion 351d, the pseudo centroid ball GB can be sent to the right at a high speed, and immediately after the pseudo centroid ball GB reaches the right end of the deceleration wall portion 351d, FIG. The period until the state changes to the state shown in (c) can be shortened.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, the pseudo centroid ball GB passes through the directional valve 351e before and after the sorting device 340 changes state from the changed state to the initial state. As shown in FIG. 15C, the directional valve 351e allows the pseudo centroid sphere GB to flow to the right while preventing the pseudo centroid sphere GB from flowing to the left. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pseudo centroid ball GB from bouncing back and returning to the left of the center hole 345.

  In the present embodiment, the period from when the distribution device 340 changes to the changed state to when it returns to the initial state is a variable period that is easily selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 (see FIG. 2) is four. It is set to a period longer than (the shortest fluctuation period).

  For this reason, when the ball sorting device 340 is in the initial state, a ball enters the sorting device, and the ball enters the detection port 312d (see FIG. 6), so that the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 becomes four. In addition, the balls that have entered the distribution device 340 before the change started thereafter (before the number of reserved balls in the winning hole 64 becomes empty) are all distributed to the third groove 313 (see FIG. 13). Then, while the ball passes through the third groove 313, the change of 1 of the winning opening 64 is completed, and the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is vacant, so that the winning opening 64 overflows (the number of reserved balls is maximum). Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a lottery opportunity cannot be obtained even though the ball enters the ball by entering the ball into the detection port 312d.

  Note that the degree of deceleration of the sphere in the third groove 313 can be set by various methods. For example, the ball may be decelerated by sticking a high friction sheet on the bottom wall on which the ball rolls.

  Here, as a first setting example, the period until the ball passes through the third groove 313, for example, a variation period (shortest variation period) that can be easily selected when the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is four, for example. By setting a longer period, when two balls enter the sorting device 340 in succession, the second ball enters the third groove after the first ball enters the detection port 312d. The period from passing through 313 to entering the detection port 312d can be made longer than the variation period (shortest variation period) that is likely to be selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is four. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Further, as a second setting example, a period until the ball passes through the third groove 313, for example, a change period that is easily selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is three, and the number of reserved balls is four. Even if two balls are continuously entered in the third groove 313 by setting a period longer than the total of the fluctuation periods (shortest fluctuation periods) that can be easily selected in the case of one piece Since the fluctuation of two times is digested in the period from when the eyeball enters the detection port 312d to when the second ball passes through the third groove 313 and enters the detection port 312d, Even if two balls enter the detection port 312d, the occurrence of overflow can be suppressed.

  Next, the functional disk device 332b will be described with reference to FIG. The functional disk device 332b changes the position of the center of gravity in the same manner as the second adjustment device 350 by moving the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB arranged between the main body plate member 331 (see FIG. 7) and the functional disk device. This is a device that changes the direction of the load applied to 332b.

  FIG. 16A to FIG. 16D are cross-sectional views of the functional disk device 332b as seen in a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. 16A illustrates the case where the speed reduction device 320 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), and in FIG. 16B, the state immediately after the speed reduction device 320 changes from the initial state to the intermediate state (see FIG. 13). FIG. 16C illustrates the state immediately after the speed change device 320 changes from the intermediate state to the lifted state (see FIG. 14), and FIG. 16D illustrates the speed reduction device 320 from the intermediate state to the initial state. The state immediately after the state change is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the functional disk device 332 b includes a partition groove 332 b 1 that is recessed from the back side at a depth that allows the pseudo centroid ball GB to move, and a partition that partitions the sphere through a limited portion. The wall 332b2 and the partition wall 332b2 are arranged on the lower side of the partition wall 332b2 as a plate portion capable of rolling a ball, and are formed in a manner of extending a predetermined width from the end of the partition wall 332b2, and reduce the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB. A first deceleration wall portion 332b3, a second deceleration wall portion 332b4 that is disposed on the opposite side of the partition wall 332b2 across the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 and decelerates the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB, and a pseudo centroid ball GB And a directional valve 332b5 that restricts the passage of the valve in one direction from the left side to the right side.

  For the sake of convenience, the pseudo centroid sphere GB uses the same symbol as the pseudo centroid sphere GB accommodated in the second adjustment device 350, and is limited to the pseudo centroid sphere GB having the same shape and weight. It is not the purpose.

  The functional disk device 332b can cause the pseudo centroid sphere GB to flow down through the first reduction wall portion 332b3 and pass through the direction valve 332b5, or can pass through the direction valve 332b5 down through the second reduction wall portion 332b4. . Hereinafter, the operation of the functional disk device 332b will be described in detail. In addition, FIG.6, FIG.13 and FIG.14 is referred suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the speed reducer 3420 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the partition plate 332b is inclined downward toward the right, and the pseudo centroid ball GB is a functional disk device. It is maintained on the right side of 332b. Thereby, the load which maintains the slide moving member 321 below is applied with respect to the slide moving member 321 from the rotation urging | biasing apparatus 332 (refer FIG. 6). Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 1) vibrates, the slide moving member 321 can be prevented from moving up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when the reduction gear 3420 is in the intermediate state (see FIG. 13), the partition plate 332b2 is inclined downward to the left, while the first reduction wall portion 332b3 is It is set as the aspect inclined downward to the right. Therefore, the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is simulated by rolling the upper surface of the partition plate 332b2 to the left along the arrow L3 and then rolling the upper surface of the first reduction wall portion 332b3 to the right along the arrow L4. The center of gravity sphere GB is sent to the right side of the center of rotation of the functional disk device 332b, and a load is applied in the direction of returning the functional disk device 332b to the initial state (the direction of rotating clockwise in FIG. 16).

  In the state where the pseudo centroid ball GB is disposed on the left side of the center of rotation as shown in FIG. 16 (b) in the middle of the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB, the disk device 332b is counterclockwise in FIG. 16 (b) yesterday. Since the load is applied in the direction of rotating around, the lowering of the slide moving member 321 due to gravity can be stopped. Further, it is possible to suppress the slide moving member 321 from being lowered due to the weight of the sphere (even if the sphere is lowered, it is possible to form a state in which the sphere moves up as soon as it arrives).

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when the speed reduction device 3420 is in the ascending state (see FIG. 14), the first speed reduction wall portion 332b3 is inclined downward to the left, while the second speed reduction wall The portion 332b4 is inclined downward to the right. Therefore, the pseudo centroid ball GB rolls the upper surface of the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 to the left along the arrow L5, and then rolls the upper surface of the second deceleration wall portion 332b4 to the right along the arrow L6. As a result, the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is sent to the right side of the center of rotation of the functional disk device 332b, and a load is applied in the direction of returning the functional disk device 332b to the initial state (the direction of rotating clockwise in FIG. 16).

  When the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB rolls on the upper surface of the first reduction wall portion 332b3, the ball passes through the passage 311a and the reduction device 320 moves to the raised state, and the functional disk device 332b is shown in FIG. In this case, the pseudo centroid ball GB is subsequently decelerated by the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 and further decelerated by the second deceleration wall portion 332b4, so that the reduction device 320 is in an intermediate state. Compared to the case (see FIG. 13), the period until the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged to the right of the center of rotation is lengthened. Therefore, the speed reduction device 320 can be maintained in the ascending state (see FIG. 14) longer than the period during which the intermediate state (see FIG. 13) is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 16D, when the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB disposed on the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 or the second deceleration wall portion 332b4 is disposed on the right side of the center of the functional circle device 332b, the slide moving member The speed reduction device 320 is operated by the weight of 321, the functional disk device 332 b is in the same posture as the initial state, and the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is discharged from the first speed reduction wall portion 332 b 3 or the second speed reduction wall portion 332 b 4, and the recessed groove portion Roll 332b1. The functional disk device 332b returns to the initial state (see FIG. 16A) when the pseudo centroid ball GB passes through the direction valve 332b5.

  With reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the flow pattern of the sphere flowing down inside the delay device 300 will be described. 17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a), and 18 (b) are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. 17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a), and 18 (b) illustrate a case where three balls P1 to P3 are successively entered from the winning opening 64, and FIG. FIG. 18A illustrates a state in which the balls P1 to P3 are disposed in front of the windmill member 322. In FIG. 18B, the balls P1 and P2 are separated from the second extending wing portion 322c of the windmill member 322. FIG. 18C illustrates a state where the ball P2 has pushed the second extending wing portion 322c to reach the sorting device 340. In FIG. 18D, the ball P3 is A state in which the two grooves 312 begin to enter is illustrated.

  17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a) and 18 (b), after balls P1 to P3 have entered the winning opening 64 in the lower right space of the structural drawing. A graph showing the situation is shown. In addition, the timing at which the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning opening 64 is actually slightly shifted (about 0.2 seconds). However, in order to facilitate the understanding of the graph, the balls P1 to P3 are winning. It is illustrated as having entered the mouth 64 at the same time, and the horizontal axis is configured as an elapsed time T.

  The graph shows the timing ("IN") at which the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning opening 64 and the timing ("OUT") at which the balls enter the detection port 312d. Which section flows down is indicated by a symbol. In addition, the timings in the graph indicating the states shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B, 18A, and 18B are indicated by triangular marks in the corresponding drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, until the wind turbine member 322 is reached, the balls P1 to P3 flow down the first groove 311 under the same conditions, and there is no difference in speed.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the first ball P1 pushes the first extending wing part 322b of the wind turbine member 322, and the second ball P2 is cut off by the second extending wing part 322c. Then, the preceding sphere P1 flows down without being decelerated to the protruding portion 321a1, while the protruding portion 321a1 protrudes into the main passage 311a on the downstream side of the sphere P2. Therefore, when the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 come into contact with the projecting portion 321a1, the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 are intermittently applied with a load in a direction opposite to the flow-down direction and decelerate. Thereby, since the space | interval between the ball | bowl P1 and the ball | bowl P2 can be spaced apart, for example, it is prevented that a ball | bowl is clogged and a malfunctioning by the ball | bowl entering two sorter | distribution apparatuses 340 simultaneously. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the first groove passage first period required for the ball P1 to pass through the first groove 311 is 2 seconds (T11 = 2s). The first deceleration recovery start period, which is a period from the intermediate state to the start of the return to the initial state, is set to 5 seconds, and the speed reducer is set to return to the initial state 1 second after the start of the return.

  Further, the second period T2, which is a period from when the ball P1 enters the second groove 312 to when it enters the detection port 312d, is 1.5 seconds (T2 = 1.5 s). The second period T2 is the first half of the second period T2a (T2a = 1s) which is 1 second before reaching the distribution device 340, and the second half of the second period which is 0.5 seconds after passing the distribution device 340. It is divided into T2b (T2b = 0.5 s), and the period during which the sphere passes through the second groove 312 is not changed regardless of the state of the sorting device 340.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the second ball P2 pushes forward the second extending wing 322c of the windmill member 322, the preceding ball P2 flows into the second groove, while the ball P3 is Then, it flows into the back side recessed portion 311e along the inclined surface 321b2 of the slide moving member 321. Thereby, in addition to being decelerated by the projecting portion 321a1, the flow path of the sphere P3 is extended by an amount corresponding to the depth of the recessed portion 311e, so that the space between the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 can be spaced.

  In this embodiment, the first groove passing second period T12 required for the sphere P2 to pass through the first groove 311 is set to 3 seconds (T12 = 3 s), and the sphere P3 passes through the first groove 311. The first groove passing third period T13 required for the above is 6 seconds (T13 = 6s). The second deceleration recovery start period, which is a period from when the ball P2 passes through until the speed reduction device 320 starts to return to the initial state (from the ascending state), is 7 seconds. It is set to return to the initial state.

  Further, since the sphere P2 is in contact with the arc wall 343 of the sorting device 340 and flows into the third groove 313, the path to the detection port 312d is extended compared to the sphere P1. Therefore, the space between the sphere P1 and the sphere P2 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third period T3 required for the balls P2 and P3 to pass through the third groove 313 is 3 seconds (T3 = 3s). In addition, the distribution maintaining period BT1, which is a period from when the distribution device 340 changes to the changed state to when it starts to return to the initial state, is 4 seconds, and the speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB of the second adjustment device 350 is It is set (BT1 = 4s).

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the distance between the end portion of the first overhanging plate portion 321a and the contact wall 312a is approximately the same as the diameter of the sphere. Is done. Accordingly, when the balls P2 and P3 pass between the end portion of the first projecting plate portion 321a and the contact wall 312a, a large resistance is applied, and the momentum is reduced. Thereby, the space | interval of the sphere P1 and sphere P2, P3 can be expanded.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the ball P2 flows down the third groove 313 and presses the first wall portion 341 against the receiving wall portion 312c, thereby making it easy to maintain the sorting device 340 in the changed state. it can.

  As shown in the graph, even when the ball P3 flows into the sorting device 340, the sorting device 340 is maintained in the changed state (at the timing when the distribution maintaining period BT1 has elapsed since the sorting device 340 changed to the changed state. The sphere P3 reaches the sorting device 340). Therefore, the sphere P3 flows into the third groove 313. Thereby, it can prevent that the space | interval of the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 shrinks.

  As shown in the graph, according to the present embodiment, when the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning port 64, the balls P1 and P2 enter the detection port 312d at intervals of 4 seconds, and the ball P2 And the ball P3 enter at intervals of 3 seconds. In the present embodiment, since the variation period of 1 selected after the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 becomes maximum is set to 3 seconds, in the case of FIGS. 17 and 18, an overflow occurs in the winning opening 64. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state is one variation period selected after the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is maximized when a ball flows into the detection port 312d. 18A, when the ball P2 enters the sorting device 340 during the fluctuation period, the ball P2 surely flows into the third groove 313 as shown in FIG. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an overflow from occurring when the balls continuously enter the sorting device 340.

  Therefore, even when three balls P1 to P3 enter the winning port 64 in succession, the timing at which they enter the detecting port 312d can be shifted, and the occurrence of overflow at the winning port 64 can be suppressed. Can do. Thereby, even if a player does not pay special attention, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a lottery cannot be received even though a ball has entered the winning opening 64, and the game can be performed comfortably.

  In the present embodiment, when another ball enters the winning port 64 in succession to the rear of the ball P3 (when four balls are continuously entered), the fourth ball and the ball P3 are The timing of entering the detection port 312d cannot be shifted. For this reason, it is desirable to recommend a stop hit so as not to play a game in which as many as four balls enter the winning opening 64 when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is three.

  In addition, as shown in the graph, when the balls P1 to P3 continuously enter the winning port 64, for example, the ball P3 wins with an interval of 1 second or more after entering the winning port 64 of the ball P1. When entering the mouth 64, when the ball P3 reaches the sorting device 340, the sorting device 340 is returned to the initial state, so that the ball P3 flows down the second groove 312 in the vertical direction and the detection port 312d. Enter the ball. In this case, the delay period of the ball P3 is not sufficient, and the overflow at the winning opening 64 cannot be suppressed.

  Therefore, the effect of suppressing the overflow when the third ball enters the winning opening 64 has a limited situation (the ball P1 and the ball P2 continuously enter the winning opening 64, and then the ball P1 enters the ball. Can be played only in the situation where the ball P3 enters the winning opening 64 within one second from the start, so that the player does not have to make a stop, If you forget to stop launching the ball when the number of balls is 3, you can fortunately create a situation where no overflow occurs at the winning hole 64 if the situation is complete.

  This makes it possible to form a clear difference in the number of lottery opportunities with respect to the number of balls that enter the winning slot 64 between a player who makes a stop and a player who does not make a stop. When the number of balls held in the mouth 64 is 3, in a rare situation where three balls continuously enter the winning port 64, the third ball P3 does not overflow at the winning port 64. Strict conditions (limit the pitch interval), can produce valuable when overflow did not occur.

  As a result, the player who makes a stop-attack can be made to stop more carefully (because it can be stopped at an early stage by paying attention to the number of reserved balls) The operation of the handle 51 (see FIG. 1) for acquiring more can be performed with enthusiasm, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, a case where the balls P4 and P5 enter the delay device 300 with an interval therebetween will be described. FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20 are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. FIG. 19A illustrates a state where the ball P4 has reached the windmill member 322 when the speed reduction device 320 is in the initial state, and FIG. 19B illustrates the speed reduction device 320 in the intermediate state and the distribution device 340. A case where the ball P5 enters the winning port 64 0.5 seconds after the ball P4 enters the detection port 312d (four seconds after the ball P4 enters) is shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, the state immediately before the ball P5 enters the sorting device 340 is illustrated. In FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20, the horizontal axis is a graph showing the situation after the balls P4 and P5 enter the winning opening 64 in the space on the lower right of the structural drawing. This is illustrated as elapsed time T.

  In the graph, the timing ("IN") at which the balls P4, P5 enter the winning opening 64 and the timing ("OUT") at which the balls P4, P5 enter the detection port 312d are shown, and when and when the balls P4, P5 are Whether to flow down the section is indicated by a symbol. Also, the timing shown in the graph in the state shown in FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20 is indicated by a triangle mark in the corresponding drawing.

  In the state shown in FIG. 20, the ball P5 does not enter the third groove 313, flows down the second groove 312 vertically, and enters the detection port 312d. Here, if the ball P5 enters the detection port 312d before the change immediately after the ball P4 enters the detection port 312d, the overflow may occur.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first groove passage second period T12 required for the ball P5 to pass through the intermediate speed reduction device 320 is the fluctuation period (3) when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is four. (Second) is set to be longer than (second groove passing second period T12 is 3 seconds). In this case, even when the sphere P5 does not flow into the third groove 313 (flows down the second groove 312 in the vertical direction), the variation ends until the sphere P5 passes over the slide moving member 321. Overflow can be prevented from occurring at the winning opening 64. In this case, since the ball P5 does not flow down the third groove 313, the lottery timing by the ball P5 can be advanced, and the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  In addition, since the distribution maintaining period BT1 from when the state of the distribution device 340 changes to when the distribution device 340 starts to return to the initial state is set to 4 seconds, the ball P4 enters the winning port 64 for 3 seconds (the winning port) It is possible to make sure that a ball that has entered during the period when the number of reserved balls of 64 is 4) enters the third groove 313. In addition, the ball can enter the third groove 313 until immediately after the sorting device 340 returns to the initial state, so that the ball P4 enters the winning opening 64 within less than 4 seconds. It is possible to surely make the ball that has been struck enter the third groove 313. Thereby, even when the balls P4 and P5 enter the winning opening 64 at intervals of 3 seconds or less, it is possible to prevent overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a case where a ball enters the distribution device 340 continuously will be described. In the present embodiment, for example, when the speed reduction device 320 is in the ascending state (see FIG. 14), it is a state that occurs when two additional balls enter the winning opening 64 in succession (for example, FIG. 17 ( This is a situation that occurs when balls P1 and P2 shown in a) are entered, and after the balls P2 enter the second groove 312, two balls enter the winning opening 64 in succession). FIG. 21A to FIG. 21C are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. 21A shows a state in which the sorting device 340 is in the initial state and the ball P6 enters the sorting device 340. In FIG. 21B, the sorting device 340 rotates with the weight of the ball P6, and the ball P6 rotates. FIG. 21C illustrates a state where P7 is pushed out, and FIG. 21C illustrates a state where the ball P6 has flowed down the second groove 312 and the ball P7 has flowed down the third groove 313.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the sorting device 340, a space in which only one sphere can be accommodated is provided between the first wall portion 341 and the second wall portion 342. Accordingly, when two balls reach the sorting device 340 in series, the first ball P6 is accommodated in the sorting device 340, but the second ball P7 remains without being accommodated. Accordingly, only the sphere P6 can flow down to the detection port 312d alone.

  The tip convex portion 342a disposed at the tip of the second wall portion 342 of the sorting device 340 is configured to leave the sphere P7 to the outside (see FIG. 21B), and the sphere P7 to the entrance of the third groove 313. It is formed in such a manner that it is pushed out (the inlet of the third groove 313 is formed at a position facing the tip convex portion 342a). Therefore, the sphere P7 can be pushed out to the back side of the third groove 313, and the sphere P7 can be prevented from staying near the entrance of the third groove 313. Accordingly, for example, even when the setting is made in such a manner that the sorting device 340 immediately returns to the initial state from the change state, the ball P7 is prevented from entering the sorting device 340 (not pushed into the third groove 313 well). be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, the ball P6 enters the detection port 312d with the sorting device 340 as a boundary, and the ball P7 flows into the detection port 312d after flowing down the third groove 313. Here, as described above, the third period T3, which is the period during which the ball P7 flows down the third groove 313, is set to 3 seconds, and this period is selected after the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is maximized. Since the variation period of 1 (3 seconds) or longer, the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d even if the ball P6 enters the detection port 312d when the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 is three. Around this time, one change ends. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64 when the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d.

  In this embodiment, when another ball enters the detection port 312d within 3 seconds after the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d, an overflow at the winning port 64 occurs for that ball. The As a result, it is possible to configure a flow path in which an overflow can be suppressed if the number of balls entering in a short period is up to two, while an overflow occurs when the number of balls entering in a short period becomes three. Therefore, it is possible to make the player carefully consider the launch strength of the ball and the launch frequency of the ball to acquire more opportunities for lottery at the winning entrance 64, and improve the game playability regarding the launch mode of the ball. Can be made.

  Since the sorting device 340 rotates from the initial state to the changed state only with the weight of the sphere, the sphere P6 and the sphere P7 are disposed between the side wall portion 312e and the tip convex portion 342a. Problems that occur only when the sorting device 340 is electrically operated, such as the sorting device 340 operating and causing ball clogging, can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, in the state of FIG. 21C, for example, the ball reaches the distribution device 340 at the timing when the distribution device 340 returns to the initial state within 1 second after arrival, and the next ball further distributes. If the sorting device 340 is reached 1 second after 340 returns to the initial state, the ball that has reached first and the ball that has reached later may collide at the joining position of the first groove 311 and the third groove 313. In this case, two spheres enter the detection port 312d at intervals of 3 seconds or less. Therefore, if the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 (see FIG. 20) is three while the previous ball passes through the third groove 313, overflow at the winning opening 64 cannot be avoided.

  This is greatly different from the case where two balls reach the sorting device 340 when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state. That is, when two balls arrive at the sorting device 340 at intervals of 2 seconds when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state, the subsequent balls are guided to the third groove 313, and thus enter the detection port 312d. It is possible to secure an interval of 3 seconds or more (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, when the distribution device 340 is in the change state, when the ball reaches the distribution device 340 at intervals of 2 seconds, the previous ball is guided to the third groove 313, and the subsequent ball moves down the second groove 312 vertically. There is a possibility that the ball will flow down and the interval of entering the detection port 312d may be shorter than 3 seconds.

  Thereby, when two balls enter the entrance 64 in succession, it is possible to configure a flow path that cannot always suppress overflow. Therefore, while having a mechanism capable of suppressing overflow, basically, the maximum number of lotteries can be obtained by playing a game that stops when the number of balls held in the winning opening 64 becomes three. The significance of hitting can be improved.

  Next, the delay floor device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a partial front perspective view of the game board 13. As shown in FIG. 22, in the delay bed device 400, a part of the sphere flowing down to the left of the center frame 86 flows (through a so-called “warp flow path”), and the sphere rolls in the upper part. A fan-shaped member 410 that is configured to be capable of being moved in a reciprocating manner and that drops a ball whose velocity in the left-right direction has converged to 0 to the near side, and that is formed as a pair of front and rear and capable of tilting. And a link member 420 (see FIG. 24) that matches the operations of the pair of fan-shaped members 410, and a fixed floor that supports the fan-shaped member 410 in a tiltable manner and passes through a sphere before flowing into the fan-shaped member 410. A fixed floor 430 is mainly provided.

  In the initial state (see FIG. 22), the delay floor device 400 is configured in such a manner that the sphere can be easily converged at the center position in the left-right direction (the left and right peripheral portions of the fixed floor 430 are inclined downward toward the center position. And the center position of the fan-shaped member 410 and the center position of the winning hole 64 are arranged in a vertical relationship. That is, the arrangement is such that a ball can easily enter the winning opening 64 from the delay floor device 400.

  Of the fan-shaped members 410 arranged in a pair of front and rear, the front fan-shaped member 410 tilts in a manner of tilting forward toward the front side, whereby the ball can easily enter the winning opening 64.

  The fan-shaped member 410 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since a pair of fan-shaped member 410 is comprised from the same member, description of one fan-shaped member 410 is performed and description of the other fan-shaped member 410 is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 23 (a) is a top view of the fan-shaped member 410, FIG. 23 (b) is a side view of the fan-shaped member 410 in the direction of arrow XXIIIb in FIG. 23 (a), and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member 410 in the XXIIIc-XXIIIc line | wire of Fig.23 (a), FIG.23 (d) is a bottom view of the fan-shaped member 410 in the arrow XXIIId direction view of FIG.23 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the fan-shaped member 410 includes a main body member 411 composed of a fan-shaped plate member, and an extending arm portion 412 that extends coaxially linearly from the middle position of the main body member 411. A pair of convex portions fixed from the bottom surface of the body member 411 and having a through hole into which the connecting rod 414 is inserted and fixed; and a connecting rod 414 inserted and fixed into the convex fixing portion 413. Prepare mainly.

  In the main body member 411, the tapering side (the lower side in FIG. 23A) has a width approximately equal to the diameter of the sphere. In addition, the taper side has a chamfered portion 411 a that is inclined downward, and an opening 411 b that is formed between the convex fixing portions 413.

  The connecting rod 414 is configured as a separate member from the main body member 411. When assembling, the link member 420 (see FIG. 24) is disposed between the protruding fixing portions 413, and the connection rod 414 is inserted into the adjustment long hole 422 of the link member 420, and the connection rod 414 is fixed to the protruding fixing portion 413. Thereby, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 can be connected (refer FIG. 25).

  Next, the link member 420 will be described with reference to FIG. The link member 420 is a member having a role of connecting a pair of fan-shaped members 410 and determining the operation direction to be constant.

  FIG. 24A is a side view of the link member 420, and FIG. 24B is a bottom view of the link member 420 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXIVb in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the link member 420 has a main body member 421 formed of a plate-like member having an L-shaped cross section and a constant thickness (see FIG. 24B), and a pair of front and rear in the upper part of the main body member 421. An adjustment slot 422 that is drilled in the thickness direction and extends in the front-rear direction, and a support slot 423 that is drilled in the thickness direction and extends in the vertical direction at the lower portion of the main body member 421 are mainly provided. .

  The adjustment long hole 422 is a hole through which the connecting rod 414 (see FIG. 23) of the fan-shaped member 410 is inserted. That is, the link member 420 and the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are connected via the adjustment long hole 422. The support long hole 423 is a long hole through which the support convex portion 434 (see FIG. 26) of the fixed floor 430 is inserted, and acts in such a manner that the moving direction of the link member 420 is designated as one direction (vertical direction).

  With reference to FIG. 25, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 in the front assembled state will be described. FIG. 25A is a top view of the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view of the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 along the line XXVb-XXVb of FIG. . Note that the pre-assembled state shown in FIG. 25 refers to a sub-assembly state before being assembled to the fixed floor 430. In the manufacturing process, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are assembled to the fixed floor 430 after configuring the pre-assembled state.

  In the pre-assembled state, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are connected to each other by fixing the connecting rod 414 of the fan-shaped member 410 to the protruding fixing portion 413 while being inserted into the adjustment long hole 422 of the link member 420. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 25, since the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are connected by the link member 420, the operation is transmitted to the other fan-shaped member 410 via the link member 420 when the one fan-shaped member 410 is operated. It is comprised by the aspect.

  Next, the fixed floor 430 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. 26 is a top view of the fixed floor 430, FIG. 27A is a cross-sectional view of the fixed floor 430 along the line XXVIIa-XXVIIa in FIG. 26, and FIG. 27B is a cross-sectional view of XXVIIb-XXVIIb in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the fixed floor 430 in a line. 26 and 27 show a state where the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are removed. Moreover, in FIG. 26, the support part 432 is partially viewed in cross section.

  As shown in FIGS. 26, 27 (a) and 27 (b), the fixed floor 430 is provided with a fan-shaped member 410 in the assembled state (see FIG. 22), and the upper surface of the fan-shaped member 410 and the fixed floor 430 are arranged. The portion between the rotation shafts of the fan-shaped member 410 is recessed corresponding to the thickness of the fan-shaped member 410 so as to be formed at the surface position, and the outer portion is recessed so as not to interfere with the movement of the fan-shaped member 410. The recessed floor 431 to be formed, the support portion 432 on which the extended arm portion 412 of the fan-shaped member 410 is supported when disposed on the recessed floor 431, and the central portion of the recessed floor 431 are vacated vertically. In a hollow portion 433 that is a hollow, a support convex portion 434 that protrudes in the left-right direction from the side wall that forms the hollow portion 433, and a position that the fan-shaped member 410 is shifted to the left and right from the closest position in the assembled state Sphere can flow An inlet 435 which is recessed in a size, a delay channel 436 balls flowing down communicated with from the inlet 435 mainly comprises a.

  The support portion 432 includes a support groove portion 432a configured in a groove shape that supports the extending arm portion 412 of the fan-shaped member 410, and a support lid portion 432b that covers the support groove portion 432a from above.

  The cavity portion 433 is a cavity in which the link member 420 is accommodated, and the support convex portion 434 is a projection portion that is inserted into the support long hole 423 of the link member 420. Note that when the link member 420 is assembled, the link member 420 is inserted into the gap between the cavity portion 433 and the tip of the support convex portion 434, and then the link member 420 is slid in the left-right direction to support the convex portion. The portion 434 can be inserted through the support slot 423.

  The inflow port 435 has a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the sphere. Therefore, when the member covers the inlet 435 so as to block a part of the inlet 435, the sphere cannot flow into the inlet 435.

  The delay channel 436 is a channel for delaying the ball entering the winning port 64 with respect to the ball directly entering the winning port 64 from the fan-shaped member 410. For example, by making the period of time required for the ball to pass through the delay passage 436 to be longer than the one fluctuation period that occurs when the ball enters the winning port 64, the overflow at the winning port 64 may occur. Can be suppressed.

  For example, by setting the period of time required for the ball to pass through the delay channel 436 to be longer than the variable period that is easily selected when the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is 4, the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 can be increased. Even when the second ball enters the inlet 435 immediately after the first ball dropped from the fan-shaped member 410 directly enters the winning port 64 in the three states, the two Since one change is completed by the time the eyeball enters the winning opening 64, it is possible to prevent overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64 due to the second ball entering the winning opening 64. it can.

  A method of assembling the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 (see FIG. 25) to the fixed floor 430 will be described. First, among the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 in the above-described pre-assembled state, the link member 420 is inserted into the hollow portion 433, and the support long hole 423 (see FIG. 25) is inserted into the support convex portion 434 by the above-described method. Then, the extended arm portion 412 (see FIG. 25) of the fan-shaped member 410 is placed on the support groove portion 432a, and the support lid portion 432b is put on and fitted into the support groove portion 432a. The link member 420 is supported by 432 so as to be tiltable, and is supported so as to be vertically movable (along the extending direction of the support slot 423). Thereby, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are assembled to the fixed floor 430, and the delay floor device 400 is configured.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the state change of the delay floor device 400 will be described. FIG. 28A is a partial top view of the delay bed device 400, and FIG. 28B is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device 400 taken along the line XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb of FIG. ) Is a partial top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 28 (d) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along line XXVIIId-XXVIIId in FIG. 28 (c).

  In the initial state shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are in a parallel posture, and in the tilted state shown in FIGS. 28 (c) and 28 (d), the fan-shaped members are arranged. The posture 410 is inclined by about 45 ° from the initial state.

  A major difference between the initial state and the tilted state is whether or not a sphere can enter the inlet 435 and whether or not the sphere can pass through an intermediate position between the pair of fan-shaped members 410. As for the former, in the initial state, a part of the fan-shaped member 410 is covered on the upper part of the inlet 435, so that the sphere cannot enter the inlet 435. Since the fan-shaped member 410 retracts from the upper part of the inlet 435 (because it is tilted to the retracted position), the ball can enter the inlet 435.

  As for the latter, in the initial state, the fan-shaped member 410 is in a parallel posture and is configured such that a sphere can pass through the upper part between the fan-shaped members 410. However, in the tilted state, the fan-shaped member 410 is at a position where the sphere passes. Therefore, the sphere flowing into the portion between the fan-shaped members 410 collides with the fan-shaped member 410 and is prevented from passing therethrough. In addition, in the tilted state, the inlet 435 is disposed between the fan-shaped members 410, so that a ball that has collided with the fan-shaped member 410 does not rebound (such as when vibrating in the vertical direction) and stays above the inlet 435. In this case, it is possible to drop the sphere to the inlet 435 as it is.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the operation | movement aspect of the delay floor device 400 by the difference in the position at the time of a ball | bowl falling from the fixed floor 430 to the front side is demonstrated. 29A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 29B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXIXb-XXIXb of FIG. 29A. FIG. 29D is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 29D is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXIXd-XXIXd in FIG. 29C.

  As shown in FIG. 29C and FIG. 29D, the delay floor device 400 is used to move the sphere when the sphere P11 riding on the delay floor device 400 falls to the front side of the fixed floor 430. Along the path (using the weight of the sphere), the fan-shaped member 410 operates. Therefore, a drive source such as a motor for operating the delay floor device 400 can be eliminated.

  29 (a) and 29 (b) illustrate a state in which the sphere P11 is falling from a position away from the fan-shaped member 410. In FIGS. 29 (c) and 29 (d), the sphere P11 is fan-shaped. A state in which the member 410 is falling from the center position of the member 410 to the front side of the fixed floor 430 is illustrated.

  Here, it is possible to configure the delay floor device 400 so that the delay floor device 400 moves each time the sphere passes over the delay floor device 400. In this case, the delay floor device 400 does not depend on how the sphere passes. There is a risk that the entry to the winning opening 64 will be delayed unnecessarily. In that case, the start of the fluctuation triggered by entering the winning hole 64 is delayed, which causes the player to be dissatisfied.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the ball P11 falls on the front side of the fixed floor 430 from the state in which the ball P11 is on the fan-shaped member 410 that is easy to enter the winning hole 64 as it is. When the delay floor device 400 is tilted in the leaning state, if the ball P11 falls from a position away from the fan-shaped member 410 that is unlikely to enter the winning opening 64 even if the ball P11 falls. The delay floor device 400 is configured to maintain the initial state. Therefore, the delay floor device 400 can be operated only when the falling ball P <b> 11 easily enters the winning opening 64.

  Accordingly, the delay floor device 400 operates until it is not necessary, and it is possible to avoid delaying the ball entering the winning port 64 unnecessarily, so that the ball entering the winning port 64 is triggered. Thus, it is possible to avoid delaying the start of the fluctuation and improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG.29 (d), by forming the chamfered part 411a in the front-end | tip of the fan-shaped member 410, while extending the front-end | tip of the fan-shaped member 410 from the front surface of the game board 13 in an initial state, it tilts. In the state, the game board 13 can be configured to be pulled back from the front surface. Accordingly, the ball can be dropped after being rolled to a position where it can easily fall into the winning opening 64 (front side of the front surface of the game board 13), so that the ball falling from the state of FIG. The probability of entering the winning opening 64 can be improved.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the relationship between the sphere P11 riding on the delay floor device 400 and the sphere P12 newly entered into the delay floor device 400 will be described. 30A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 30B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXb-XXXb in FIG.

  30A and 30B show a state in which the sphere P12 is inserted from the left and right directions after the sphere P11 flows down to the front side of the fan-shaped member 410 and the fan-shaped member 410 is tilted. The

  A predetermined ball reaches the center of the floor portion arranged above the winning opening 64, and another ball rolls on the floor portion from the left and right directions and collides with the predetermined ball at the timing when it is about to fall to the winning port 64. However, a predetermined ball may come off from the winning opening 64, which is a source of lowering the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, when the ball P <b> 21 rolls at the timing when the ball P <b> 11 falls from the front side of the fan-shaped member 410, the delay floor device 400 is tilted, By colliding the sphere P12 and the fan-shaped member 410, the sphere P11 can be prevented from colliding with the sphere P12.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 30A, the gap formed by the tip portions of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 tapers in the traveling direction of the sphere P12 (rightward in FIG. 30A). Therefore, even if the ball P12 rolls at a position slightly shifted in the front-rear direction from the middle part of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 and collides with the fan-shaped member 410, the speed direction of the balls P12 is changed along the taper shape of the gap. It is possible to correct in the direction toward the intermediate position of the fan-shaped member 410. Therefore, the path of rolling of the sphere P12 can be limited, and the collision of the sphere P12 and the sphere P11 can be easily avoided.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, delay ball device 400 in a state where two balls P11 and P12 enter the delay floor device 400 with an interval and the reciprocating motion is repeated and the velocity in the left-right direction converges to zero. The operation of will be described.

  FIG. 31A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, FIG. 31B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXIB-XXXIb of FIG. 31A, and FIG. FIG. 31D is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 31D is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXId-XXXId in FIG.

  31A and 31B, the delay floor device 400 is in the initial state, and the state in which the sphere P11 rides on the front fan-shaped member 410 and the sphere P12 rides on the rear fan-shaped member 410 is shown. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the sphere P11 flows down from the state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), and the delay floor device 400 is tilted. .

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (d), in the sphere P12 riding on the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side, the sphere P11 flows down from the fan-shaped member 410 on the near side, and the delay floor device 400 is tilted. As a result, it is pushed back in the back direction (right direction in FIG. 31 (b)) along the inclination of the fan-like member 410 on the back side.

  Thereafter, the ball P11 falls and the delay floor device 400 returns to the initial state, so that the ball P12 can roll over the delay floor device 400 and above the front fan-shaped member 410 again. . That is, compared to the case where the balls P11 and P12 continuously enter the winning opening 64 from the state shown in FIG. 31A, the amount of the balls P11 and P12 that have entered the ball P12 is pushed back. The interval can be separated. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the overflow at the winning opening 64 due to the balls P11 and P12 entering the winning opening 64.

  Next, referring to FIG. 32, two spheres P11 and P12 enter the delay floor device 400, and each of the spheres P11 and P12 moves in the front-rear direction in a state where the reciprocating motion is repeated and the lateral velocity converges to zero. The operation of the delay floor device 400 when arranged in series will be described.

  32A is a top view of the delay bed device 400, and FIG. 32B is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device 400 taken along the line XXXIIb-XXXIIb of FIG. 32A. FIG. 32B is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 32D is a front view of the delay floor device 400 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIId in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32A and FIG. 32B, when two balls P11 and P12 are arranged in a row, the ball P11 is on the front side of the extended arm portion 412 of the front fan-shaped member 410 ( In the state of being arranged in the left side of FIG. 32 (b), the sphere P12 is arranged near the middle position between the pair of front and rear fan-shaped members 410 (see FIG. 32 (b)).

  When the sphere P11 falls from the front side of the delay floor device 400 from this state and the delay floor device 400 is in a tilted state, the sphere P12 moves to the tip portion when the tip portion (arc portion) of the fan-like member 410 rises. Lifted. In the present embodiment, since the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410 has an arc shape, in the tilted state, the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410 that supports the sphere P12 is inclined downward as it goes outward in the left-right direction (FIG. 32D). reference). Therefore, the sphere P12 does not continue to be maintained at the left and right center of the fan-shaped member 410, but flows down to the left and right outside along the shape of the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410. Thereby, the sphere P12 flows from the fan-shaped member 410 into the inflow port 435. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball P12 from entering the winning opening 64 in a row with the ball P11.

  33 (a) and 33 (b) are cross-sectional views of the delay bed device 400 taken along line XXXIIIa-XXXIIIa in FIG. 32 (c). In FIG. 33 (a), the state in which the spheres P11 and P12 are flowing down from the state shown in FIG. 32 (c) is shown in FIG. 33 (b), and the state shown in FIG. The state where P12 flows down and the ball P11 enters the winning opening 64 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b), when the balls P11 and P12 flow down on the delay floor device 400, the ball P11 falls on the front side of the game board 13, and the ball P12 is delayed. It flows down the flow path 436. That is, the flow path of the two balls P11 and P12 is separated, and the delay floor device 400 is configured with a long flow path, so that the timing at which the two balls P11 and P12 win the winning opening 64 is shifted. Can do.

  Therefore, for example, even if it is configured in such a manner that information is acquired immediately after entering the winning opening 64 and variation is started on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), overflow occurs at the winning opening 64. Can be suppressed.

  That is, the period from the position of the ball P12 shown in FIG. 33B until the ball P12 flows down to the winning port 64 after flowing through the remaining part of the delay channel 436, the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 is 4. By setting the period longer than the fluctuation period (the shortest fluctuation period) that can be easily selected, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the case where the sorting device 340 changes the posture only by the movement of the center of gravity has been described. However, in the delay device 2300 in the second embodiment, the locking device 2315 disposed in the main body member 2310 has a long hole. 2316 is configured to be supported by 2316 and maintain the attitude of the sorting device 2340. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 34A to FIG. 34C are partial front views of the delay device 2300 in the second embodiment. FIG. 34A shows a state in which the balls P21 and P22 arrive at the sorting device 2340 in the initial state in a row, and FIG. 34B shows a state in which the sorting device 2340 is changed by the weight of the ball P21. As shown in FIG. 34C, the ball P22 is released from the locking state by the locking device 2315, and the sorting device 2340 is returned to the initial state. The state where the movement has started is shown. In the present embodiment, the second adjustment device 350 is not disposed in the sorting device 2340, and the sorting device 2340 is biased toward the initial state by a spring mechanism (not shown).

  In the sorting device 2340, the first wall portion 2341 is configured to be approximately half the length of the second wall portion 342. Thereby, it can suppress that the ball | bowl P22 which flowed down from the 3rd groove | channel 313, and the 1st wall part 2341 collide, and can make the ball | bowl P22 not interfere with the reset operation | movement of the distribution apparatus 2340.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the locking device 2315 has a length that extends in the left-right direction at the lower wall portion of the side wall portion 312e on the wall portion on the back side of the main body member 2310 (the rear side in the vertical direction in FIG. 34). A flange member 2315a that is supported by the elongated hole 2316 that is slidable in the left-right direction and is rotatable, and a torsion spring 2315b that generates an elastic force that urges the flange member 2315a rightward and clockwise when viewed from the front. . In the present embodiment, the side wall portion 312e is formed with a space that is vacant in the lower end portion, and the flange member 2315a can pass through the space.

  The flange member 2315a includes a shaft portion 2315a1 supported by a long hole 2316 extending along the left-right direction in a wall portion formed between a pair of upper and lower third grooves 313, and the shaft portion 2315a1. And an abutting portion 2315a2 formed by penetrating through the side wall portion 312e and projecting to the upper right (upper right in FIG. 34) from the shaft portion 2315a1, and the shaft portion 2315a1 and the lower portion. A release portion 2315a3 configured to project inward of the third groove 313 on the side.

  The contact portion 2315a2 is disposed at a position that interferes with the movement locus of the tip convex portion 342a of the sorting device 2340. The shape of the abutting portion 2315a2 is such that the upper surface portion suddenly descends and slopes toward the right, and the lower surface portion has a shape along the left-right direction (a shape in surface contact with the tip convex portion 342a). When the state changes from the initial state to the changed state, the resistance applied to the sorting device 2340 can be suppressed and the moving speed can be improved. On the other hand, when the sorting device 2340 changes from the changed state to the initial state, The resistance applied to the sorting device 2340 can be increased, and the sorting device 2340 can be easily locked in the changed state.

  In addition, since the shaft portion 2315a1 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction along the long hole 2316, in the state immediately before the sorting device 2340 is changed (just before FIG. 34B), the flange member 2315a is moved. You can escape to the left. Thereby, compared with the case where the collar member 2315a is pivotally supported, the sorting device 2340 can be prevented from colliding with the locking device 2315 and meshing with each other to cause a malfunction.

  In the torsion spring 2315b, a torsion portion is wound around the shaft portion 2315a1, one end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 34 (a)) is locked to the main body member 2310, and the other end portion (FIG. 34 (a). ) The right end) is configured to be locked to the flange member 2315a.

  As shown in FIG. 34B, when the sorting device 2340 is changed by the weight of the sphere P21, the tip convex portion 342a is locked to the contact portion 2315a2. Thereby, the distribution device 2340 is maintained in the changed state. In this embodiment, as long as the locking device 2315 does not change its posture, the sorting device 2340 maintains the changed state.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when the sphere member 2215a changes its posture counterclockwise as viewed from the front by the ball P22 flowing down the third groove 313 coming into contact with the release portion 2315a, the sorting device 2340 by the heel member 2315a is changed. Is released (the contact portion 2315a2 is disposed outside the movement locus of the sorting device 2340), and the sorting device 2340 can be returned to the initial state.

  According to this, in the state in which the urging force in the clockwise direction in the front view is always applied to the sorting device 2340, a time delay is formed from when the sorting device 2340 is changed to the changed state until it starts moving toward the initial state. can do. Therefore, the balls P21 and P22 can be reliably distributed to separate flow paths with a simple configuration.

  In FIG. 34, the case where the balls P21 and P22 flow down in series has been described. However, in light of the fact that the release of the locking device 2315a is caused by the flow of the ball P22, the effect of the present embodiment is the effect of the balls P21 and P22. This is achieved regardless of the distance to the sorting device 2340.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a part or all of the configuration in one embodiment may be combined with or replaced with a part or all of the configuration in the other embodiments to form another embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the projecting portion 321a1 is provided on the slide moving member 321 and protrudes to the inside of the first groove 311 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the slide moving member 321 is provided with a pair of wall portions that form an S-shaped path, and an S-shaped path in which a sphere flows down inside the first groove 311 is created when the slide moving member 321 moves. You may comprise. In this case, since the path itself through which the sphere flows can be lengthened by the pair of wall portions, the deceleration effect can be maintained over a long period of time compared to the case where the protruding portion 321a1 reduces the deceleration effect due to wear. . Further, the slide moving member 321 may be configured in such a manner that a region where the protruding portion 321a1 is formed and a region where an S-shaped path is formed are connected.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the balls P1 and P2 are configured to be distributed even when the balls P1 and P2 enter the distribution device 340 in the initial state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, before the balls reach the sorting device 340, an interval load means is provided to ensure the interval between consecutive balls, and after a while after the balls enter the sorting device 340, the state of the sorting device 340 You may comprise in the aspect from which changes. In this case, since it is not necessary to strictly manage the timing of the state change of the distribution device 340, the distribution device 340 can be supported loosely, and the load required for the state change can be reduced.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the portion of the sorting device 340 that collides with the sphere is configured with an arc shape (the arc wall portion 343) is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, you may comprise from the flat plate-shaped part of the part corresponding to the circular arc wall part 343. FIG. In this case, when a ball enters the sorting device 340 while the sorting device 340 is returning to the initial state, the sorting device 340 is rotated by a load applied from the ball and returned to the changed state. Thereby, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state can be extended.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the sorting device 340 is caused to return by changing the center of gravity has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the sorting device 340 is returned using a product whose urging force changes depending on the moving direction (a moving resistance is applied only in one direction) or a cylinder product whose moving resistance is changed for each direction using an orifice. It may be operated. In this case, maintainability can be improved by using a commercially available product. In addition, by configuring the rotational resistance of the rotating shaft of the sorting device 340 in a manner that is small in the forward rotation and large in the reverse rotation, a constant biasing force is applied to the sorting device 340, so that the returning operation of the sorting device 340 takes time. Delays can occur.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the sphere that has flowed from the fan-shaped member 410 to the inflow port 435 is guided through the delay flow path 436 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, when another floor surface is formed below the inflow port 435 (by forming a floor on which the sphere can roll in two stages), the sphere that has flowed into the inflow port 435 from the fan-shaped member 410 again becomes the floor. You may comprise in the aspect which rolls a surface and enters the winning opening 64. In this case, since the period during which the ball rolls on the floor surface can be extended, it is possible to extend the period during which the player pays attention to the movement of the ball and stops the launch of the ball. Therefore, it is possible to digest the change in the winnings that have been held during that time, and to suppress the occurrence of overflow.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the fan-shaped member 410 is tilted in a state where the rotation axis is aligned in the left-right direction has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, you may make it tilt in the state which put the rotating shaft along the front-back direction. In this case, the sphere can be dropped toward the prize winning opening 64 along the inclination of the arc portion of the fan-shaped member 410 (the position in the left-right direction can be corrected).

  Although the case where the fan-shaped member 410 operates with the weight of a sphere has been described in the first embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the fan-shaped member 410 may be configured to be electrically operated in a certain repetitive operation mode. In this case, a plurality of types of combinations of operations of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 can be configured. For example, the front fan-shaped member 410 is in a raised position and the rear fan-shaped member 410 is in a lying position, and the front fan-shaped member 410 is in a raised position and a rear fan-shaped The state in which the member 410 is raised, the state in which the front fan-shaped member 410 is laid down, the state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side is laid down, and the state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the front side lies down. And a state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side is raised up can be configured, and the number of combinations of the states of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 can be increased.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are configured from the same shape has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, as compared with the fan-shaped member 410 on the front side, the fan-shaped member on the back side may be configured to have a shape in which the width in the left-right direction is increased. In this case, the action (push-back action) associated with the inclination of the fan-shaped member is also applied to the sphere disposed at a position above the fan-shaped member on the back side at a position separated from the center position in the left-right direction of the fan-shaped member 410 Can be generated.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the outlet of the delay channel 436 is displaced in the left-right direction with respect to the prize winning port 64 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the delay flow path 436 below the pair of left and right inlets 435 may merge at the center of the left and right, and the outlet thereof may be disposed directly above the winning prize opening 64. In this case, it is possible to improve the rate at which the balls discharged from the outlet of the delay channel 436 to the game area enter the winning port 64.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

<Turn the second ball or later to another route to delay and suppress overflow>
A lottery opportunity even if a game ball enters the first state in which a game ball enters and a state in which the game ball enters in the first state is switched. In a gaming machine that includes a detection entrance that can be configured to be in a second state to which no is given, and that returns to the first state when a predetermined return period elapses after being switched to the second state When a plurality of game balls are entered, a comparison is made with a period from when the first game ball, which is one of the plurality of game balls, enters to the detection entrance. And a delay means for delaying a period from when the second game ball, which is another game ball, enters the ball to be sent to the detection entrance, and a period delayed by the delay means is equal to or longer than the return period A gaming machine A1 characterized in that

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, information is acquired based on the entrance of the game ball and the game ball entered into the entrance, and the display means is based on the information. There is a game machine that dynamically displays the image (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156058). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, it is possible to store up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of information acquired based on the game ball entering the entrance, and it is impossible to store any more. Although it is configured, if a plurality of game balls continuously enter the entrance at short intervals, the upper limit of the memorable number is reached (second state), and so-called overflow may occur. There was a problem. Therefore, it is necessary for the player to reduce the number of balls to be continuously launched by self-judgment, or to play the game while always checking the number of stored information, which places a burden on the player.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, the period from the time when the first game ball enters the detection entrance to the time when the second game ball enters the detection entrance is determined from the return period by the delay means. Since the second game ball is prevented from entering the detection entrance in the second state, the detection entrance is in the second state when the first game ball enters the detection entrance. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to form a vacant space in the number that can be stored before the second game ball enters the detection entrance, and the occurrence of overflow can be suppressed.

  The period delayed by the delay means is at least longer than the period of one dynamic display mode performed by the dynamic display means such as a liquid crystal device, and is the longest in the case where the number of information storage means is the upper limit. It is desirable that the period is longer than the period of the dynamic display mode.

  The configuration of the delay means is not particularly limited, and various modes can be considered. For example, a mode in which the path through which the game ball flows down may be distributed by the movable member, or a mode in which the path through which the game ball flows down may be allocated depending on the relationship between the shape of the flow path and the collision of the ball.

  In the gaming machine A1, the delay means distributes the game balls to a plurality of paths and distributes the distribution balls from the first position to the second position by passing the game balls, and the distribution means includes the distribution means. An urging means for generating an urging force for changing the attitude from the second attitude toward the first attitude; and the first game ball that has passed through the allocating means when the allocating means is in the first attitude to guide the detection. A first guide flow path for sending a ball to the ball opening, and the detection game entrance for guiding the second game ball that has passed through the distributing means immediately before the distributing means returns from the second posture to the first posture. A second guide flow path for sending a ball to the second guide flow path, and a period during which the second game ball passes through the second guide flow path is compared with a period during which the first game ball passes through the first guide flow path. The delay period Gaming machine A2, characterized in that it is configured as a difference between these periods.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A1, the delay means includes a distribution means, a first guide flow path to which the game balls are distributed by the distribution means, a second guide flow path, and a distribution means. An urging means for returning the posture, and compared with a period until the first game ball that has previously passed through the sorting means and guided through the first guide channel reaches the detection entrance, It is possible to lengthen the period until the second game ball that passes through the sorting means and is guided through the second guiding flow path reaches the detection entrance immediately before the sorting means returns to the first posture by the biasing means. Since the delay period is configured as the difference between these periods, the period during which the game ball flows down is more reliable than when the flow path of the game ball is determined at random, such as when the game ball collides with the nail. Can be made longer and the game ball is detected It can be shifted reliably the timing of reaching the sphere outlet.

  In addition, since the posture of the distribution means is returned by the biasing means, the game balls are distributed until the game balls arrive at the distribution means at intervals (when there is no need to delay the game balls coming later). It is possible to prevent the second guide channel from being distributed by the means.

  In the gaming machine A2, the distribution means includes a first wall portion that faces the game ball in a flow-down direction when the first posture is set, and a game ball that is in contact with the first wall portion. A second wall portion disposed at a sandwiched position, and the second wall portion receives a load along a flow-down direction from the game ball, thereby causing the first posture from the second posture of the distribution means. A gaming machine A3 characterized in that a posture change in a direction toward the posture is suppressed.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A2, the second wall portion disposed at a position sandwiching the gaming ball colliding with the distributing means with the first wall portion is provided along the flow direction from the gaming ball. Since the distribution means is restrained from changing its posture in the direction from the second posture to the first posture by receiving the load, a game ball that has passed through the distribution means first passes through the distribution means later. The action of the sphere can prevent the flow from being hindered and the flow from being delayed.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the distribution unit includes a dividing unit that divides a game ball that flows down continuously and guides only one ball to the first guide channel, and changes its posture according to the weight of the game ball. A gaming machine A4 configured as described above, wherein the dividing means functions by changing the posture of the distributing means.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A2 or A3, the dividing means of the distributing means divides the balls that flow down continuously, and the plurality of balls are guided to the first guide channel. This can be prevented without adding a drive source.

  In addition, as the dividing means, a means for pushing the game balls toward the second guide flow path by projecting toward the inside of the flow path, or a series of game balls connected by projecting toward the inside of the flow path is used. Examples of the means that are inserted in between and that separate the game balls are exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A4, the distribution means includes a first wall portion that faces the game ball in a flow-down direction when the first posture is set, and a game ball that is in contact with the first wall portion. A second wall portion disposed at a sandwiched position, and the second wall portion is moved to the second game ball in the moving direction when the distribution means changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture. The gaming machine A5 is configured in such a manner that the game ball is introduced into the second guide channel by collision.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A4, when the sorting means collides with the second game ball in the moving direction during the posture change, a game is played between the sorting means and the first guide channel. It is possible to prevent the sorting means from malfunctioning due to the sphere being caught.

  Here, for example, when the sorting means is operated electrically, the sorting means operates regardless of the position of the game ball, so that the game ball is located away from the entrance of the second guide flow path and the sorting means When the sorting unit operates in a direction in which the distance between the sorting unit and the side wall of the first guide flow path is narrowed in a state where the sorting unit is arranged at a position between the side wall of the first guide channel and the first guide channel side wall, There is a possibility that a game ball is sandwiched between the guide channel and the sorting means malfunctions.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A5, since the operation of the distribution device is not electric but occurs with the weight of the game ball, the distribution unit does not operate in a state where the distribution unit causes malfunction due to the arrangement of the game balls. Thus, the positional relationship and the shape relationship can be designed in advance. As a result, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the distribution means.

  In the gaming machine A5, a position where a plurality of game balls reach the sorting means, and one game ball contacts the first wall portion, so that the other game ball contacts in the moving direction of the second wall portion. In the connected ball introduction state in which the distribution means is changed in posture until the one guide ball and the side surface forming the inlet of the second guide channel from the first guide channel, the first guide flow A gaming machine A6, which is a distance between end faces with a side surface on the downstream side of the road, and a distance along the extending direction of the first guide flow path is equal to or less than a radius of the game ball.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A5, in the connected ball introduction state, when the other gaming ball is connected to the one gaming ball and reaches the sorting means, the center of the other gaming ball is the second. Since it is arranged in a region inside the second guide channel when the guide channel is extended, the game ball can be pushed along the side surface of the second guide channel, and the game ball is inserted into the second guide channel. Can be introduced.

  In the gaming machines A4 to A6, the distribution means performs a return operation from the second posture to the first posture over a period longer than the return period.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machines A4 to A6, it is possible to reliably prevent the second gaming ball from entering the detection entrance while the entrance detection port is in the second state. be able to.

  In the case where the dynamic display mode of the display device is a mode in which a short-term one is more easily selected as the number of detected entrances is larger, the length of the predetermined dynamic display mode is at least the detection input. It is desirable that the length of the shortest dynamic display mode in the case where the number of memories stored in the bulb opening is the upper limit is set.

<Overflow suppression by making the stage operable with the weight of the ball>
A lottery opportunity even if a game ball enters the first state in which a game ball enters and a state in which the game ball enters in the first state is switched. In a gaming machine that includes a detection entrance that can be configured to be in a second state to which no is given, and that returns to the first state when a predetermined return period elapses after being switched to the second state The rolling means is configured to have an optimum drop portion that is a descent start position at which a game ball can easily enter the detection entrance and to allow the game ball to roll on the upper surface in a manner that the game ball passes through the optimum drop portion. And the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game ball starts to descend from the optimum drop part with an interval equal to or longer than the return period.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the game ball has an optimum drop portion arranged as a descending start portion that is easy to enter the detection entrance, and the game ball arranged on the upper surface has the optimum fall portion. There is a gaming machine provided with rolling means (so-called “stage”) configured to be able to roll in a passing manner (see, for example, JP 2011-1556058 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the second game ball rides on the rolling means before the first game ball that first rides on the rolling means descends from the rolling means. In some cases, the two game balls may descend from the optimal drop part in a short period of time, and there is a problem that overflow may occur at the detection entrance.

  This is different from the state where the game balls flow down while colliding with the nail, and the game balls reciprocate in the left-right direction in a manner that passes the optimum drop part (the game balls reciprocate along a specific route). Is a particular problem on rolling means that tend to collide frequently.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game balls start descending one by one with a gap from the optimum drop portion, so that the game can be played at the detection entrance in a short period of time. It is possible to prevent the balls from entering the ball together. Therefore, even when a plurality of game balls ride on the rolling means, it is possible to suppress overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  The gaming machine B1 includes an introduction flow path for introducing a game ball to the rolling means, and the rolling means is configured to introduce a game ball from the introduction flow path and guide the game ball to the optimum drop portion. 1 floor member is provided, the 1st floor member is formed so that operation is possible by the weight of the game ball which rolls, and the speed toward the 1st floor member of the game ball which arrives later by the operation is reduced. A gaming machine B2 that operates in a manner.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B1, when the game ball rides on the first floor member of the rolling means, the first floor member operates by the weight of the game ball, Since the speed of the sphere toward the first floor member can be reduced, the interval between the game ball riding on the first floor member and the game ball facing the first floor member can be increased. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  In addition, as a case where the speed toward the first floor member of the game ball is reduced, for example, when the speed of the game ball toward the first floor member is decreased (braking), or when the game ball is stopped, The case where the game ball is moved in the direction opposite to the direction toward the first floor member (reverse running) is exemplified.

  In addition, as a method of reducing the speed of the game ball toward the first floor member, for example, a method in which the first floor member is inclined to move away from the first floor member, or an upper surface of the first floor member is used. Examples include a method of projecting a speed-reducing protrusion and a method of projecting a magnet at a position where a magnetic force can act on the game ball on the first floor member.

  In the gaming machine B2, the optimal drop portion is disposed on the first floor member, and the first floor member is configured to operate when the game ball is dropped from the optimal drop portion. The moving means is placed in the vicinity of the first floor member before and after the game ball drops from the optimum drop portion, and the optimum drop of other game balls heading for the optimum drop portion within a predetermined period of time. A gaming machine B3, comprising a prevention means for preventing the player from reaching the section.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B2, the first floor member is configured to operate when the gaming ball falls from the optimum dropping portion, and the rolling means is a gaming ball from the optimum dropping portion. Before and after the ball is dropped, it is placed on the first floor member and prevents other game balls heading for the optimum drop part within a predetermined period by the prevention means. Therefore, a plurality of game balls are connected to the optimum drop part. Even in this case, after the earliest game ball has fallen from the optimum drop portion, it is possible to prevent other game balls from continuously falling from the optimum drop portion. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  In the gaming machine B3, the prevention means can be configured to be in a prevention state in which a game ball can be prevented and in a passage state in which a game ball cannot be prevented, and the optimum immediately after the game ball has dropped from the optimum drop portion As a state of the falling part, a suitable falling state in which the game ball has fallen in a manner that makes it easy to enter the gaming ball into the detection entrance, and a game ball entering the detection entrance compared to the suitable falling state A normal fall state in which the game ball has fallen in a difficult manner, and the prevention means is set to the prevention state when the preferred fall state is set, and the prevention means is set to the normal fall state. A gaming machine B4, characterized in that is in a passing state.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B3, when the optimum falling portion is in the preferred falling state, the prevention means is in the preventing state and the optimum falling portion is in the normal falling state. Since the prevention means is in a passing state, the prevention of the game ball is prevented until the game ball falling from the optimal drop portion does not enter the detection entrance. It can suppress that the timing to enter a ball is meaninglessly delayed.

  In the gaming machine B3 or B4, the gaming machine B5 is provided with a ball sending means for sending the game ball prevented by the preventing means in a direction away from the optimum dropping portion.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B3 or B4, the game ball prevented by the prevention means by the pitching means is sent in a direction away from the optimum falling part, thereby making the movement of the gaming ball intense. Since it is possible to earn a period until the game ball reaches the optimum falling portion again, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of overflow at the detection entrance while improving the interest of the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B5, an intermediate floor member that introduces a game ball to the first floor member is provided, the intermediate floor member is operable, and descends in a direction away from the first floor member by the operation A gaming machine B6 in which the intermediate floor member changes its state to an inclined state.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines B2 to B5, the intermediate floor member is inclined downward in the direction away from the first floor member, so that the game ball reaching the intermediate floor member Gravitational acceleration can be generated in a direction away from the first floor member. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the separation width between the game ball arranged on the first floor member and the game ball reaching the intermediate floor member from being reduced.

  In the gaming machine B6, the intermediate floor member is disposed in a pair on both sides of the first floor member, and the posture change of the intermediate floor member alternately occurs in the pair of intermediate floor members.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B6, a pair of intermediate floor members are arranged on both sides of the first floor member, and the posture change of the intermediate floor member occurs alternately between the pair of intermediate floor members. When game balls are directed to both the pair of intermediate floor members, the timing at which those game balls are decelerated can be shifted, and the timing at which these game balls reach the first floor member can be shifted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the game ball from being congested near the optimum falling part.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B7, in the rolling means, the reciprocating motion in the left-right direction has finished converging, and the game ball that has reached the optimum drop portion and passes through the introduction flow path to the first floor member A gaming machine B8, which is configured in a manner to prevent a collision with a game ball flowing down.

  According to the gaming machine B8, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B2 to B7, in the rolling means, the game ball that has reached the optimal drop portion after the reciprocating motion in the left-right direction has converged and passes through the introduction channel Since it is configured in such a manner as to prevent a collision with the game ball flowing down toward the first floor member, the game ball immediately before falling from the optimum drop part is collided with another game ball and is detected. It is possible to prevent the game balls from falling in a direction away from each other and from colliding with each other from passing through the detection entrance.

  A gaming machine F1 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
64 Winning entrance (part of detection entrance)
300 Delay device (delay means)
312 Second groove (a part of the first guide channel)
312d Detection port (part of detection entrance)
313 Third groove (a part of the second guide channel)
340 Sorting device (sorting means)
341 First wall (first wall)
342 Second wall (second wall)
342a Tip convex part (part of dividing means)
350 Second adjusting device (biasing means)
400 Delayed floor device (rolling means)
410 Fan-shaped member (first floor member, part of prevention means, part of ball feeding means, intermediate floor member)
411a Chamfered part (optimal drop part)
436 Delay channel (part of pitching means)
P1, P4, P6, P21 ball (first game ball)
P2, P5, P7, P22 ball (second game ball)
P11, P12 balls (game balls, other game balls)

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

In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, there is a gaming machine having a rolling means for rolling the game ball toward playing ball to ball entrance capable ball entrance port (Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-156058 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the action of the rolling means. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the action of the rolling means is good.

Gaming machine of claim 1, wherein in order to achieve the object, a first state where the game balls are capable of storing predetermined information that due to ball entrance to the predetermined number, the predetermined that definitive in its first state A second state that is switched when the stored number of information reaches a predetermined number and is configured not to be added to the stored number of the predetermined information in the first state even when a game ball enters a detection input spheres port that is configurable to a Bei obtain gaming machine, the upper surface of the can roll in a manner that game balls going out through a predetermined drop portion is easily lowered starting position and ball entrance to the detector input spheres port The rolling means includes a forming portion formed on the opposite side of the predetermined dropping portion side, and a plurality of game balls are mounted on the rolling means, The forming portion is configured to start the descent of the game ball from the predetermined falling portion. When operated in a direction to be displaced upward from the falling part side, another game ball on the forming part flows down from a predetermined position located upstream from the predetermined dropping part toward the detection entrance port side. Configured to be possible .

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the action of the rolling means can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a back exploded perspective view of a game board. It is a front view of a delay device. It is sectional drawing of the delay device in the VII-VII line of FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the delay device in the VIII-VIII line of FIG. It is a front perspective view of a slide moving member. (A) is a front view of a slide moving member, (b) is a side view of the slide moving member as viewed in the direction of arrow Xb in FIG. 10 (a), and (c) is a side view of FIG. 10 (a). It is a top view of the slide movement member in the arrow Xc direction view, (d) is a fragmentary sectional view of the slide movement member in the Xd-Xd line | wire of Fig.10 (a). It is a front perspective view of a distribution apparatus and a 2nd adjustment apparatus. (A) is a front view of a distribution device and a second adjustment device, (b) is a side view of the distribution device and the second adjustment device in the direction of arrow XIIb in FIG. 12 (a), (c) FIG. 12A is a top view of the sorting device and the second adjusting device as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIIc in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12D is a diagram of the sorting device and the second adjusting device along the line XIId-XIId in FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view. It is a front view of a delay device. It is a front view of a delay device. (A) to (c) is a cross-sectional view of the second adjustment device in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. (A) to (d) are cross-sectional views of the functional disk device viewed from a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. (A) And (b) is the partial front view of a delay device. It is a partial front view of a delay device. (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the delay device. It is a partial front perspective view of a game board. (A) is a top view of a fan-shaped member, (b) is a side view of the fan-shaped member as viewed in the direction of arrow XXIIIb in FIG. 23 (a), and (c) is XXIIIc- in FIG. 23 (a). It is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member in the XXIIIc line, (d) is a bottom view of the fan-shaped member in the arrow XXIIId direction view of FIG.23 (b). (A) is a side view of a link member, (b) is a bottom view of the link member in the arrow XXIVb direction view of FIG. 24 (a). (A) is a top view of a fan-shaped member and a link member, (b) is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member and link member in the XXVb-XXVb line | wire of Fig.25 (a). It is a top view of a fixed floor. (A) is sectional drawing of the fixed bed in the XXVIIa-XXVIIa line of FIG. 26, (b) is sectional drawing of the fixed bed in the XXVIIb-XXVIIb line of FIG. (A) is a partial top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb of FIG. 28 (a), and (c) is a portion of the delay floor device. It is a top view and (d) is sectional drawing of the delay bed device in the XXVIIId-XXVIIId line | wire of FIG.28 (c). (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXIXb-XXIXb in FIG. 29 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 29D is a sectional view of the delay bed device taken along line XXIXd-XXIXd in FIG. (A) is a top view of a delay floor device, (b) is sectional drawing of the delay floor device in the XXXb-XXXb line | wire of Fig.30 (a). (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXXIb-XXXIb in FIG. 31 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 31D is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device taken along line XXXId-XXXId in FIG. (A) is a top view of the delay floor device, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device along the line XXXIIb-XXXIIb in FIG. 32 (a), and (c) is a top view of the delay floor device. FIG. 32D is a front view of the delay floor device when viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIId in FIG. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the delay bed device in the XXXIIIa-XXXIIIa line | wire of FIG.32 (c). (A) to (c) is a partial front view of the delay device in the second embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 33, as a first embodiment, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. In the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the front upper side and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is an assembly of decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes to the front side and opens the upper surface, and prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4). A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the contents of the effect of super reach. The

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has a built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects the amount of movement (rotation position) based on a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation. The resistance value of the variable resistor The ball is fired with a strength corresponding to (launch strength), and the ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the firing stop switch 51b are turned off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a number of nails and windmills (not shown) for ball guidance, rails 61 and 62, and a general prize. It is configured by assembling a mouth 63, a first winning port 64, a second winning port 640, a first variable winning device 65, a second variable winning device (not shown), a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. A peripheral part is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12 (refer FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and is formed so that the player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the rear surface side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device (not shown), and the variable display device unit 80 are formed on the base plate 60 by router processing. It is arrange | positioned by the made through-hole, and is being fixed with the tapping screw etc. from the front side of the game board 13. FIG.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the band-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is an area formed in front of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails (a winning opening is provided and fired). Area where the falling sphere flows).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated.

  First symbol display devices 37A and 37B each having a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display as light emitting means are disposed in the lower left portion of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left portion in FIG. 2). The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B display according to each control performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and mainly display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B are configured to be selectively used depending on whether the ball has won the first prize opening 64 or the second prize opening 640. Specifically, when the ball wins the first winning opening 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while when the ball wins the second winning opening 640, the first symbol display device 37A operates. The symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate, by means of LEDs, whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of changing the probability, in the short time, or in the normal state by a lighting state, or whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state. , Indicating whether the stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probable jackpot, a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, or a symbol that is out of place by a lighting state, indicating the number of held balls by a lighting state, and a 7-segment display device, Displays numbers and errors. The plurality of LEDs are configured to have different emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, a lottery is performed in response to winning of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640. In the lottery, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery), and also determines the type of the big hit if it is determined to be a big hit. As the jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot are prepared. The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B not only indicate whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the variation, but if it is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed. .

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and “4R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of four. It is a probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after. In addition, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds and hits a short time during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). is there.

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability change is in progress (probability change), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special game state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640. The “low probability state” refers to a time when the probability of jackpot change is not occurring, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change. The short time state (short time medium) of the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the second prize opening 640 is obtained. It means the state of the game where the ball is easy to win. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state is a game state (a state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased) which is neither probabilistic nor short in time.

  During probability change and time reduction, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but also the time for opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640 is changed, and the time is longer than normal. Is set. When the electric accessory 640a is in the opened state (open state), the ball wins the second winning opening 640 as compared to the case where the electric accessory 640a is in the closed state (closed state). Easy state. Therefore, during the probability change or the short time, it becomes easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 640, and the number of jackpot lotteries can be increased.

  In addition, during the probability change or during the short time, it is not necessary to change the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640, or in addition to changing the opening time, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the accessory 640a opens more than usual. In addition, the probability of winning the second symbol is not changed during the probability change or in the short time, and the electric accessory 640a is released at the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 is opened and once. It is good also as what changes at least one of the frequency | counts. In addition, during the probability change or in the short time, the time of opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 or the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a per time is not counted, and the second symbol hit Only the probability may be changed so as to increase compared to the normal rate.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is synchronized with the variable display on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B by using a winning (start winning) at the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 as a trigger. It is composed of a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that performs variable display, and an LED that displays the second symbol in a variable manner with the passage of a sphere of the through gate 67 as a trigger. A second symbol display device (not shown) is provided. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). One symbol row is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbol). These third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol column, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It is like that. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the game state is displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B in accordance with the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The decorative display according to the display of the symbol display devices 37A and 37B is performed. Instead of the display device, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel.

  Each time the sphere passes through the through gate 67, the second symbol display device alternately turns on the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) for a predetermined time. A variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if the winning symbol is a winning symbol, the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the second symbol is displayed. Further, if the winning lottery results, the symbol of “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the third symbol is displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an activated state (opened) only.

  The time required for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter during the probability change or during the shorter time than when the game state is normal. As a result, during the probability change and during the time reduction, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, the winning lottery can be performed more than during normal. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, it is possible to give the player a lot of opportunities for the electric winning component 640a of the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the ball to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time.

  It is to be noted that the probability of winning is increased during probability change or time reduction, and other methods such as increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a per hit are also used to reach the second prize opening 640 during probability change or time reduction. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to win, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time required for displaying the variation of the second symbol is set shorter than normal during probability change or short time, the winning probability may be constant regardless of the gaming state, The opening time and the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board on the right side in the lower area of the variable display device unit 80, and a part of the ball flowing down to the right side of the game board can pass through the balls launched to the game board. It is configured. When the ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After winning the lottery, the 2nd symbol display device displays a variation, and if the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variable display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result may be off For example, the symbol “x” is displayed as the stop symbol of the variable display.

  The total number of passes through the through-gate 67 of the sphere is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and at the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). Is also displayed. Four second symbol holding lamps are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching between lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B and the third symbol. A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of balls held for passing through the ball of the through gate 67 is not limited to four times, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). Further, the number of through gates 67 to be assembled is not limited to one, and may be plural (for example, two). Further, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display device unit 80, and may be the left side of the variable display device unit 80, for example. In addition, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the second symbol hold lamp may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning port 64 through which a ball can win is disposed. When a ball wins the first winning port 64, a first winning port switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the first winning port switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is made (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, a second winning port 640 through which a ball can win is disposed on the right side of the first winning port 64 in front view. When a ball wins the second prize opening 640, a second prize opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the second prize opening switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37B.

  The number of passes through the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 of the ball is each reserved up to a maximum of four times, and the number of balls held is displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above. Further, for example, as the number of reserved balls in the first winning opening 64 is larger, a shorter period is more easily selected as a variable display period on the display device. Similarly, the second winning opening 640 is also controlled.

  Each of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 is also one of winning ports from which five balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball is won. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize slot 640 are configured to be the same. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 is different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins to the second prize opening 640, for example, the ball to the first prize opening 64 The number of prize balls to be paid out when a prize is won may be three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize opening 640 may be five.

  The second winning opening 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. The electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and it is difficult for the ball to win the second winning opening 640. On the other hand, when the symbol “◯” is displayed on the second symbol display device as a result of the variation display of the second symbol that is triggered by the passage of the ball to the through gate 67, the electric accessory 640a is in an open state (enlarged) State), and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than that during normal change during the probability change and the short time, and the time required for the variation display of the second symbol is short. "Is easily displayed, and the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is opened (enlarged) is increased. Further, during the probability change and the time reduction, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a also becomes longer than during the normal time. Therefore, it is possible to create a state where the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time compared to the normal time.

  Here, the probability of winning a big hit is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state when the ball wins the first winning port 64 and when the ball wins the second winning port 640. However, the probability that a 15R probability variation jackpot is selected as the jackpot type selected when the jackpot is won is higher when the ball wins the second winning slot 640 than when the ball wins the first winning slot 64. Is set. On the other hand, the first winning port 64 does not have an electric accessory as in the second winning port 640, and is in a state where the ball can always win.

  Therefore, during normal times, the electric winnings associated with the second winning opening 640 are often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win the second winning opening 640. Then, the ball is fired so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called “left-handed”), and a lot of opportunities for lottery wins are obtained by winning at the first winning opening 64, resulting in a big hit It is advantageous for the player to aim for this.

  On the other hand, during the probability change or during the short time, passing the ball through the through gate 67 makes it easy for the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state and to easily win the second winning opening 640. Therefore, the ball is fired toward the second prize opening 640 so that the ball passes the right side of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right-handed”), and is passed through the through gate 67 to open the electric accessory. In addition, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for a 15R probability variation jackpot by winning the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment launches a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed between “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Thus, the player can be changed in the way the ball is hit, so that the game can be enjoyed.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed on the upper right side of the first winning port 64, and a specific winning port 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery performed due to the winning at the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 640 becomes a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, The first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the first variable winning device 65 includes a front-opening triangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close on the right side about the lower side of the opening / closing plate. )). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big win, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the right side, and an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a is temporarily formed. It operates so that these states are repeated alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a state. Further, the number of the specific winning opening 65a is not limited to one, and one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position is the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the first For example, the left side of the variable display unit 80 is not limited to the lower left side of the winning opening 64.

  A sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate paper, an identification label or the like is provided at the lower right corner of the gaming board 13, and the certificate paper or the like attached to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with a first out port 71. A sphere that flows down in the game area and does not win any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 640 is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the first out port 71. The first out port 71 is disposed below the first winning port 64.

  A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (acts) such as a windmill are arranged. In the present embodiment, one of the windmills (referred to as a movable member 310) is disposed on the upper left side of the game board 13 when viewed from the front, and is illustrated in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control device 110, the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device are performed by the MPU 201. Execute.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores various areas, counters, flags, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags, counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol holding lamp, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing on the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 includes a switch group (not shown), various switches 208 including a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115. Are connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on the condition that the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, and the like) 227, and fluctuating effects (variation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively. Other device 228 includes a drive motor 472.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and uses the determined display mode as a command. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super reach is performed. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the production contents at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information on the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the rear image is an image displayed on the rear surface side of the third symbol which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice corresponding to the display content from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display command received from the display control device 114, The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 can produce a variation effect of the third symbol. The display is controlled. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, thereby matching the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear exploded perspective view of the game board 13. In FIG. 5, a state in which the delay device that flows down the game area and flows down into the first winning port 64 flows down from the game board 13 is illustrated.

  The ball that has flowed into the first winning port 64 flows down through the delay device 300, is sent from the detection port 312d disposed at the lower end thereof, and passes through a detection sensor (not shown), so that a lottery is performed. That is, the lottery is not yet performed until the ball passes through the detection sensor after the ball enters the first winning port 64.

  Next, the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 is a front view of the delay device 300, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the delay device 300 taken along the line VII-VII in FIG. In FIG. 7, the game board 13 is partially illustrated for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the delay device 300 has a groove formed therein, and forms a path through which the ball that has entered the first winning opening 64 flows down between the groove and the game board 13 that contacts the surface. A speed reducing device 320 having a main body member 310, a slide moving member 321 that slides relative to the main body member 310, a first adjusting device 330 that adjusts a return operation of the speed reducing device 320, and a rotation with respect to the main body member 310 The apparatus mainly includes a distribution device 340 that operates and distributes the spheres to different flow paths, and a second adjustment device 350 that is configured coaxially with the rotation shaft of the distribution device 340 and adjusts the return operation of the distribution device 340.

  The main body member 310 is a member that constitutes a groove that is open on the side facing the game board 13, and a first groove 311 in which a ball that has entered from the first winning port 64 first flows down, and a first thereof. The second groove 312 that extends vertically downward from the lower end of the passage 311, and a path that extends laterally from the connecting portion between the first groove 311 and the second groove 312 and is longer than the extended length of the second groove 312. The third groove 313 connected to the detection port 312d and a support plate that extends in a plate shape from the front side of the bottom plate portion opening 311b to the lower side of the first groove 311 and supports the slide moving member 321 And 314 mainly.

  The first groove 311 is a ball in the depth direction center portion (the depth direction center portion of the sphere) of the bottom plate of the passage 311a and the main passage 311a for lowering the ball entered from the first winning opening 64 in a straight line obliquely downward. A bottom plate portion opening 311b which is an opening formed with a width shorter than the radius of the top plate portion, a top plate portion opening 311c which is opened with a width capable of projecting the wind turbine member 322 of the speed reducer 320 at the top plate portion, A pair of bearing portions 311d that are disposed in the depth direction across the plate portion opening 311c and that serve as bearings for the windmill member 322, and a back portion that is recessed with a size capable of rolling a ball from the main passage 311a to the back side. And a side recessed portion 311e.

  The back-side recessed portion 311e is a recessed portion connected in the vicinity of the entrance of the main passage 311a, and the bottom surface of the back-side recessed portion 311e is the same height as the bottom surface of the main passage 311a. It is comprised in the aspect which rises rather than.

  The second groove 312 is a contact wall 312a that applies a load that rebounds the sphere that has reached the lower end of the first groove 311 in the left-right direction, and a recess formed in the plate portion on the back side (the back side in FIG. 6). A recessed portion 312b that is recessed in an arc shape so that the device 340 can be disposed, a receiving wall portion 312c that receives a sphere flowing in from the third groove 313 and acts as a detent for the sorting device 340, and a sphere It mainly includes a detection port 312d and a side wall portion 312e facing the recessed portion 312b.

  The support plate portion 314 includes a pair of long holes 314a through which the guide rod portions 321c of the slide moving member 321 are inserted. The long hole 314a is configured to have the same direction as the long hole 331a of the first adjustment device 330 (configured to overlap in the front-rear direction).

  The speed reducing device 320 mainly includes a slide moving member 321 that slides as the ball passes through the first groove 311, and a windmill member 322 that is engaged with the slide moving member 321 and rotates while being in contact with the ball. Prepare for.

  The slide moving member 321 is guided by a long hole 314a of the main body member 310 and a long hole 331a of the first adjusting device 330 described later, and can be operated linearly.

  The windmill member 322 is radially supported from a shaft portion of the main body gear portion 322a, and a main body gear portion 322a having a gear portion that is supported by the bearing portion 311d and meshed with the slide moving member 321 at the end on the back side. The pair mainly includes a first extending wing portion 322b and a second extending wing portion 322c that form an angle of 90 ° with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first extending wing portion 322b and the second extending wing portion 322c are configured to extend from the top plate opening 311c toward the inside of the first groove 311a, and The first extending wing portion 322b is disposed at a position where the first extending wing portion 322b can contact the sphere in an initial state in which the slide moving member 321 is maintained at the lower end position by gravity due to contact with the sphere flowing down the one groove 311a.

  The second extending wing portion 322c includes a protruding portion 322c1 that protrudes in a tapered shape in a direction approaching the first groove 311 from the state shown in FIG. The projecting portion 322c1 acts in such a manner that the spheres are separated when the spheres flow down the first groove continuously.

  The first adjustment device 330 includes a main body plate member 331 that is a plate-like member that sandwiches the main body member 310 with the game board 13, and is supported by the main body plate member 331 and the main body gear portion 322 a of the windmill member 322. And a rotation urging device 332 having a fixed gear portion 332a to be engaged with each other. The gear ratio of the fixed gear portion 332a to the main body gear portion 322a of the windmill member 322 is about 2. That is, as the windmill member 322 rotates 90 °, the rotation urging device 332 rotates 45 °.

  The main body plate member 331 is a long hole for guiding the slide moving member 321, and includes a pair of long holes 331a. The main body plate member 331 is also formed in the support plate portion 314 in which the same shape of the long holes 314a are opposed to each other. By being guided by these long holes 314a and 331a, the slide moving member 321 is configured to be slidable in the straight direction.

  The rotation urging device 332 includes a fixed gear portion 332a that is pivotally supported by the main body plate member 331, and a functional disk device 332b that is fixed to the fixed gear portion 332a at an end portion in the axial direction and has a recessed groove inside. Prepare for.

  The sorting device 340 is a device that is pivotally supported by the main body member 310 at the center hole 345 on the right side of the second groove 312 of the main body member 310, and is a ball that flows from the second groove 312b in the initial state shown in FIG. A first wall portion 341 for receiving, a second wall portion 342 disposed above the first wall portion 341 so as to be separated and separated by one ball, and a tip of the second wall portion 342 from the distal end portion of the sorting device 340 An arc wall portion 343 formed along an arc shape centering on the rotation axis, and a concave portion 312 of the second groove 312 that is formed in a disc shape and is disposed at a surface position and on the back side of the second groove 312. It mainly includes a complementary plate portion 344 that is formed in a manner that complements a part of the plate portion, and a center hole 345 that is a through hole that is pivotally supported by the main body member 310.

  The 2nd wall part 342 is provided with the front-end | tip convex part 342a convexly provided in the radial direction by the extended front-end | tip. The tip convex portion 342a can apply a load counterclockwise in front view (counterclockwise in FIG. 6) to the sorting device 340 by the sphere that flows down in contact with the arc wall portion 343, and is intended by the action of the sphere. It is possible to prevent the sorting device 340 from returning to the initial position side.

  The initial position of the sorting device 340 is defined by a stopper portion S1 that protrudes rearward from the game board 13. That is, at the initial position, the sorting device 340 stops when the tip of the arc wall 343 is stopped by the stopper S1. A driving force for rotating the sorting device 340 clockwise in front view (clockwise in FIG. 6) is generated by the second adjusting device 350.

  The second adjustment device 350 is a device that is fixed to the complementary plate portion 344 of the sorting device 340, and has a flow path in which the pseudo centroid sphere GB that changes the center of gravity can be moved. 15 will be described later.

  FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the delay device 300 taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the slide moving member 321 is disposed in the central portion of the main passage 311a. Thereby, when the slide moving member 321 protrudes inside the main passage 311a, the protruding portion 321a1 can be reliably brought into contact with the sphere flowing down the first groove 311.

  The sphere flowing down the main passage 311a can flow into the back side recessed portion 311e due to its shape. The back side recessed portion 311e has a return wall portion 311e1 configured so as to be closer to the main passage 311a side toward the downstream side (left side in FIG. 8). Thereby, the sphere that has flowed into the recessed portion 311e on the back side cannot be returned to the main passage 311a, and the occurrence of clogging of the sphere can be suppressed.

  Next, the slide moving member 321 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9 is a front perspective view of the slide moving member 321, FIG. 10A is a front view of the slide moving member 321, and FIG. 10B is a view in the direction of arrow Xb in FIG. 10A. FIG. 10C is a side view of the slide moving member 321, and FIG. 10C is a top view of the slide moving member 321 when viewed in the direction of the arrow Xc in FIG. 10A, and FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the slide moving member 321 in the Xd-Xd line | wire.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the slide moving member 321 includes a long plate-shaped first projecting plate portion 321 a that projects in a central portion of the main passage 311 a of the delay device 300 in a plane parallel to the main passage, A second overhanging plate portion 321b that is connected to one end of the first overhanging plate portion 321a and extends downwardly with respect to the extending direction of the first overhanging plate portion 321a; A pair of round guide bar portions 321c extending in parallel at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the output plate portions 321a and 321b, and the depth direction with respect to each of the extended plate portions 321a and 321b (FIG. 10A). And a rack gear portion 321d that extends on a straight line at a position offset in the vertical direction and on which rack gear teeth are formed.

  The first overhanging plate portion 321a is a plate portion extending in a direction parallel to the extending direction of the main passage 311a in the assembled state (see FIG. 6), and is disposed at a sphere diameter interval. A projecting portion 321a1 projecting in a semicircular shape from the upper surface is provided. When the protruding portion 321a1 contacts the sphere, the speed of the sphere passing through the main path 311a (see FIG. 8) is reduced.

  The 2nd overhanging plate part 321b is provided with the convex part 321b1 which produces the effect | action similar to the convex part 321a1, and the inclined surface 321b2 (refer FIG.10 (d)) inclined downward toward the back | inner side. When the 2nd overhang | projection board part 321b has protruded inside the this channel | path 311a, it will be in the state which the ball | bowl which flows down becomes easy to go to the back side recessed part 311e by the inclined surface 321b2 (refer FIG. 8). Therefore, the passage period of the sphere can be made longer than the case where the sphere flows down along the extending direction of the main passage 311a.

  Since the extending direction of the first extending plate portion 321a and the second extending plate portion 321b is different, the first extending plate portion 321a protrudes inside the main passage 311a, while the second extending plate portion 321b is the main extension plate portion 321b. A state of being arranged outside the passage 311a can be formed. That is, the degree of deceleration of the sphere can be changed by the arrangement of the slide moving member 321, and details will be described later.

  The guide rod portion 321c is inserted through the long hole 331a of the first adjustment device 330 (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the slide moving member 321 is supported so as to be slidable along the extending direction of the long hole 331a.

  The rack gear portion 321d extends in parallel with the extending direction of the long hole 331a, and the rack gear teeth mesh with the main body gear portion 322a of the windmill member 322 (see FIG. 6). As a result, when the windmill member 322 rotates, the rack gear portion 321d is slid in the linear direction (the extending direction of the long hole 331a).

  Next, the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. 11 is a front perspective view of the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350, FIG. 12A is a front view of the distribution device 340 and the second adjustment device 350, and FIG. 12A is a side view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjustment device 350 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIIb in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12C is the side view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjustment in the direction of the arrow XIIc in FIG. FIG. 12D is a top view of the device 350, and FIG. 12D is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting device 340 and the second adjusting device 350 taken along the line XIId-XIId in FIG. FIG. 12D shows a state in which the pseudo centroid sphere GB rides on the deceleration wall 351d.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the front side of the complementary plate portion 344 is opened except for the portion occupied by the wall portions 341, 342, 343, and is used as a side wall of a passage through which a sphere flows down (see FIG. 6). .

  The second adjustment device 350 is fixed to the back side of the complementary plate portion 344 and has a center of gravity changing device 351 in which a channel for allowing the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB to flow is recessed, and a recessed portion of the center of gravity changing device 351. And a lid member 352 that is fixed to the center-of-gravity changing device 351 in such a manner that the lid is covered.

  The center-of-gravity changing device 351 includes a disk-shaped main body member 351a having a shallow recessed portion, a recessed groove portion 351b that is recessed in the body member 351a with a width that allows the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB to flow down, and the recessed groove portion. A partition wall 351c that allows the pseudo centroid ball GB to pass only at the tip portion, and a speed reduction mechanism that extends to one side of the flow path partitioned by the partition wall 351c and decelerates the flow of the pseudo centroid sphere A speed reducing wall portion 351d having one end of the partition wall 351c is pivotally supported by one end portion (the lower end portion in FIG. 12A), and in one direction of the pseudo centroid ball GB (FIG. 12A, rightward direction). ) Is mainly provided with a directional valve 351e that allows only passage of a).

  The position of the center of gravity excluding the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB of the second adjustment device 350 is set to be the same as the center of rotation. That is, the posture in which the sorting device 340 is stable is determined depending on the position where the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged with respect to the rotation center.

  Here, the pseudo centroid sphere GB is composed of a spherical object that is equal to or less than the weight of the sphere. For example, if the weight of the sphere is 5 grams, it is desirable to select a spherical object of about 2 to 4 grams as the pseudo centroid ball GB. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where forces are balanced between the sphere that has flowed into the sorting device 340 and the pseudo centroid ball GB, and the sorting device 340 can be rotated by the weight of the sphere.

  With reference to FIG.12 (d), the deceleration mechanism of the deceleration wall part 351d is demonstrated. The deceleration wall portion 351d is a portion on which both sides of the sphere are supported from below and the sphere rolls in this state. As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the pseudo centroid sphere GB does not roll at a portion where the length from the rotation axis is the maximum diameter (radius r1) (FIG. 12 (d) the central portion in the left-right direction). The roller rolls in contact with the reduction wall portion 351d at a portion where the length from the rotating shaft is shorter than the maximum diameter (radius r′1). Therefore, when the rotational speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is the same, the speed is reduced compared to the speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB when the pseudo centroid sphere GB rolls on the partition wall 351c (rolls with the radius r1). The speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB when rolling on the wall portion 351d (rolling with the radius r′1) can be reduced.

  In other words, the translational movement distance around one rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be shortened. When the pseudo centroid sphere GB is decelerated by this method, it can be decelerated while maintaining the rotational energy of the pseudo centroid sphere GB, so that braking is too effective and the pseudo centroid sphere GB stops at an unintended position. The situation can be avoided.

  In addition, since the degree of deceleration of the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be arbitrarily set by setting the contact position between the deceleration wall 351d and the pseudo centroid sphere GB (the rolling radius of the pseudo centroid sphere GB), a special material (high friction In addition, the pseudo centroid ball GB can be sufficiently decelerated even when the formation distance of the decelerating wall portion 351d is short.

  Next, the operation of the delay device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. 13 and 14 are front views of the delay device 300. FIG. FIG. 13 illustrates a state immediately after a sphere flows through the main body member 310 in the initial state illustrated in FIG. 6, and FIG. 14 illustrates a state immediately after the sphere flows through the main body member 310 in the state of FIG. 13. Is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the distribution device 340 changes its posture between an initial state (see FIG. 6) and a change state (see FIG. 13) due to the passage of the sphere, and the speed reduction device 320 is the number of passages of the sphere. Thus, the state (arrangement in the height direction) changes between the initial state (see FIG. 6), the intermediate state (see FIG. 13), and the raised state (see FIG. 13).

  Each state of the reduction gear 320 will be described. When the speed reduction device 320 is in the intermediate state, the slide moving member 321 moves and is disposed at a position where the protruding portion 321a protrudes from the bottom surface of the main passage 311a. Therefore, in this state, the sphere flowing into the main passage 311a comes into contact with the protruding portion 321a and flows down while being decelerated. In the intermediate state, the second overhanging plate portion 321 b is disposed outside the first groove 311.

  When the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the slide moving member 321 further projects into the main passage 311a, and the second projecting plate portion 321b is disposed above the bottom surface of the back-side recessed portion 311e. Since the second overhanging plate portion 321b has an inclined surface 321b (see FIG. 10) on its upper surface, the sphere that has flowed into the main passage 311a in this state is along the inclination of the inclined surface 321b, the recessed portion 311e on the back side. , And flows again to the lower end of the back-side recessed portion 311e, and then merges with the main passage 311a again.

  When the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the first projecting plate portion 321a projects to the inside of the main passage 311a, so that the road width (width in the height direction) of the main passage 31a is narrowed. Further, in the present embodiment, the slide moving member 321 slides in a direction inclined with respect to the extending direction of the main passage 311a, whereby the contact wall 312a of the second groove 312 and the first overhanging plate portion 321a are moved. The width with the end is narrowed. Therefore, the deceleration of the sphere can be performed by increasing the flow path resistance by narrowing the road width of the main passage 311a and narrowing the road width of the connecting portion between the first groove 311 and the second groove 312.

  Each state of the sorting device 340 will be described. When the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the sphere flowing into the sorting device 340 is received by the first wall portion 341. Then, the sorting device 340 rotates to the change state (see FIG. 13) by the weight of the sphere, and the sphere flows into the detection port 312d.

  Here, in the present embodiment, since the side wall portion 312e is configured to project upward from the first wall portion 341 (projecting at a height equal to or higher than the radius of the sphere), the sphere flows into the third groove 313 side. It is suppressed. Therefore, when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state, the sphere that has flowed into the sorting device 340 can flow down vertically with a high probability (can flow down in the shortest period).

  When the sorting device 340 is in the changed state (see FIG. 13), the sphere flowing into the sorting device 340 contacts the arc wall portion 343 and flows into the third groove 313. In addition, since the circular arc wall part 343 is formed in the circular arc shape centering on the center hole 345 of the distribution apparatus 340, since the load at the time of a sphere colliding is applied to the direction toward the rotating shaft of the distribution apparatus 340, Applying a load in the rotation direction to the sorting device 340 is suppressed.

  Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the sorting device 340 returns to the initial state unintentionally due to an impact applied to the sorting device 340 by a ball flowing into the sorting device 340 in the changed state, and the sorting device 340 changes for a predetermined period. It can be ensured that the state is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, adjustment of the posture change timing of the distribution device 340 will be described. FIGS. 15A to 15C are cross-sectional views of the second adjustment device 350 in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. 15A to 15C, the internal structure of the center-of-gravity changing device 351 is visible, and FIG. 15A shows the case where the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6). FIG. 15B illustrates the case where the distribution device 340 is in the change state (see FIG. 13). In FIG. 15C, the state immediately before the distribution device 340 returns from the change state to the initial state. Is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the second adjustment device 350, the pseudo centroid ball GB moves inside the recessed groove portion 351b with the change in posture. Thereby, the position of the center of gravity of the second adjustment device 350 fluctuates, and the second adjustment device 350 repeatedly stops and rotates.

  The operation of the second adjustment device 350 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the case where the sorting device 340 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged on the right side of the center hole 345. A load is applied in a direction in which the second adjustment device 350 is rotated clockwise in front view (clockwise in FIG. 15). Thereby, even if the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 1) vibrates somewhat, the sorting device 340 can maintain the posture at the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the sorting device 340 is changed (see FIG. 13), the slope formed by the partition wall 351c and the direction valve 351e is inclined downward toward the left. In addition, the inclination formed by the deceleration wall portion 351d is inclined downward as it goes to the right. Therefore, the pseudo centroid ball GB rolls on the upper side of the partition wall 351c and flows to the left along the arrow L1, falls at the end to the deceleration wall 351d, rolls on the upper side of the deceleration wall 351d, and moves to the arrow L2. It moves to the right along.

  As a result, the pseudo centroid sphere GB can be sent to the left of the center hole 345, so that the second adjustment device 350 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front (counterclockwise in FIG. 15) by the weight of the pseudo centroid sphere GB. Load is applied in the direction. Thereby, the sorting apparatus 340 can be maintained in a change state for a certain period (a period until the pseudo centroid sphere GB passes to the right of the center hole 345).

  The period during which the change state is maintained can be arbitrarily changed depending on the degree of deceleration of the pseudo centroid ball GB by the deceleration wall portion 351d. For example, if the flow-down speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB is halved by the deceleration wall portion 351d, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state can be doubled.

  In addition, various aspects are illustrated as an aspect of the deceleration wall part 351d. For example, a method of decelerating the translational movement speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB by decreasing the radius of rotation at the point where the quasi centroid sphere GB contacts the deceleration wall 351d is exemplified (see FIG. 12D). That is, the rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is not received at the maximum diameter portion (center portion) but at the portion where the diameter is reduced (near the end portion), so that the translational movement distance around one rotation of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is obtained. This is a method of shortening and decelerating the pseudo centroid ball GB without reducing the rotation speed. According to this method, the translational speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB after passing through the deceleration wall portion 351d can be increased as compared with the case where the rotational speed of the pseudo centroid sphere GB is decreased.

  Therefore, immediately after reaching the right end of the deceleration wall portion 351d, the pseudo centroid ball GB can be sent to the right at a high speed, and immediately after the pseudo centroid ball GB reaches the right end of the deceleration wall portion 351d, FIG. The period until the state changes to the state shown in (c) can be shortened.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, the pseudo centroid ball GB passes through the directional valve 351e before and after the sorting device 340 changes state from the changed state to the initial state. As shown in FIG. 15C, the directional valve 351e allows the pseudo centroid sphere GB to flow to the right while preventing the pseudo centroid sphere GB from flowing to the left. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pseudo centroid ball GB from bouncing back and returning to the left of the center hole 345.

  In the present embodiment, the period from when the distribution device 340 changes to the changed state to when it returns to the initial state is a variable period that is easily selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 (see FIG. 2) is four. It is set to a period longer than (the shortest fluctuation period).

  For this reason, when the ball sorting device 340 is in the initial state, a ball enters the sorting device, and the ball enters the detection port 312d (see FIG. 6), so that the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 becomes four. In addition, the balls that have entered the distribution device 340 before the change started thereafter (before the number of reserved balls in the winning hole 64 becomes empty) are all distributed to the third groove 313 (see FIG. 13). Then, while the ball passes through the third groove 313, the change of 1 of the winning opening 64 is completed, and the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is vacant, so that the winning opening 64 overflows (the number of reserved balls is maximum). Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a lottery opportunity cannot be obtained even though the ball enters the ball by entering the ball into the detection port 312d.

  Note that the degree of deceleration of the sphere in the third groove 313 can be set by various methods. For example, the ball may be decelerated by sticking a high friction sheet on the bottom wall on which the ball rolls.

  Here, as a first setting example, the period until the ball passes through the third groove 313, for example, a variation period (shortest variation period) that can be easily selected when the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is four, for example. By setting a longer period, when two balls enter the sorting device 340 in succession, the second ball enters the third groove after the first ball enters the detection port 312d. The period from passing through 313 to entering the detection port 312d can be made longer than the variation period (shortest variation period) that is likely to be selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is four. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Further, as a second setting example, a period until the ball passes through the third groove 313, for example, a change period that is easily selected when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is three, and the number of reserved balls is four. Even if two balls are continuously entered in the third groove 313 by setting a period longer than the total of the fluctuation periods (shortest fluctuation periods) that can be easily selected in the case of one piece Since the fluctuation of two times is digested in the period from when the eyeball enters the detection port 312d to when the second ball passes through the third groove 313 and enters the detection port 312d, Even if two balls enter the detection port 312d, the occurrence of overflow can be suppressed.

  Next, the functional disk device 332b will be described with reference to FIG. The functional disk device 332b changes the position of the center of gravity in the same manner as the second adjustment device 350 by moving the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB arranged between the main body plate member 331 (see FIG. 7) and the functional disk device. This is a device that changes the direction of the load applied to 332b.

  FIG. 16A to FIG. 16D are cross-sectional views of the functional disk device 332b as seen in a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. 16A illustrates the case where the speed reduction device 320 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), and in FIG. 16B, the state immediately after the speed reduction device 320 changes from the initial state to the intermediate state (see FIG. 13). FIG. 16C illustrates the state immediately after the speed change device 320 changes from the intermediate state to the lifted state (see FIG. 14), and FIG. 16D illustrates the speed reduction device 320 from the intermediate state to the initial state. The state immediately after the state change is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the functional disk device 332 b includes a partition groove 332 b 1 that is recessed from the back side at a depth that allows the pseudo centroid ball GB to move, and a partition that partitions the sphere through a limited portion. The wall 332b2 and the partition wall 332b2 are arranged on the lower side of the partition wall 332b2 as a plate portion capable of rolling a ball, and are formed in a manner of extending a predetermined width from the end of the partition wall 332b2, and reduce the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB. A first deceleration wall portion 332b3, a second deceleration wall portion 332b4 that is disposed on the opposite side of the partition wall 332b2 across the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 and decelerates the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB, and a pseudo centroid ball GB And a directional valve 332b5 that restricts the passage of the valve in one direction from the left side to the right side.

  For the sake of convenience, the pseudo centroid sphere GB uses the same symbol as the pseudo centroid sphere GB accommodated in the second adjustment device 350, and is limited to the pseudo centroid sphere GB having the same shape and weight. It is not the purpose.

  The functional disk device 332b can cause the pseudo centroid sphere GB to flow down through the first reduction wall portion 332b3 and pass through the direction valve 332b5, or can pass through the direction valve 332b5 down through the second reduction wall portion 332b4. . Hereinafter, the operation of the functional disk device 332b will be described in detail. In addition, FIG.6, FIG.13 and FIG.14 is referred suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the speed reducer 3420 is in the initial state (see FIG. 6), the partition plate 332b is inclined downward toward the right, and the pseudo centroid ball GB is a functional disk device. It is maintained on the right side of 332b. Thereby, the load which maintains the slide moving member 321 below is applied with respect to the slide moving member 321 from the rotation urging | biasing apparatus 332 (refer FIG. 6). Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 1) vibrates, the slide moving member 321 can be prevented from moving up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when the reduction gear 3420 is in the intermediate state (see FIG. 13), the partition plate 332b2 is inclined downward to the left, while the first reduction wall portion 332b3 is It is set as the aspect inclined downward to the right. Therefore, the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is simulated by rolling the upper surface of the partition plate 332b2 to the left along the arrow L3 and then rolling the upper surface of the first reduction wall portion 332b3 to the right along the arrow L4. The center of gravity sphere GB is sent to the right side of the center of rotation of the functional disk device 332b, and a load is applied in the direction of returning the functional disk device 332b to the initial state (the direction of rotating clockwise in FIG. 16).

  In the state where the pseudo centroid ball GB is disposed on the left side of the center of rotation as shown in FIG. 16 (b) in the middle of the flow of the pseudo centroid ball GB, the disk device 332b is counterclockwise in FIG. 16 (b) yesterday. Since the load is applied in the direction of rotating around, the lowering of the slide moving member 321 due to gravity can be stopped. Further, it is possible to suppress the slide moving member 321 from being lowered due to the weight of the sphere (even if the sphere is lowered, it is possible to form a state in which the sphere moves up as soon as it arrives).

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when the speed reduction device 3420 is in the ascending state (see FIG. 14), the first speed reduction wall portion 332b3 is inclined downward to the left, while the second speed reduction wall The portion 332b4 is inclined downward to the right. Therefore, the pseudo centroid ball GB rolls the upper surface of the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 to the left along the arrow L5, and then rolls the upper surface of the second deceleration wall portion 332b4 to the right along the arrow L6. As a result, the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is sent to the right side of the center of rotation of the functional disk device 332b, and a load is applied in the direction of returning the functional disk device 332b to the initial state (the direction of rotating clockwise in FIG. 16).

  When the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB rolls on the upper surface of the first reduction wall portion 332b3, the ball passes through the passage 311a and the reduction device 320 moves to the raised state, and the functional disk device 332b is shown in FIG. In this case, the pseudo centroid ball GB is subsequently decelerated by the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 and further decelerated by the second deceleration wall portion 332b4, so that the reduction device 320 is in an intermediate state. Compared to the case (see FIG. 13), the period until the pseudo centroid ball GB is arranged to the right of the center of rotation is lengthened. Therefore, the speed reduction device 320 can be maintained in the ascending state (see FIG. 14) longer than the period during which the intermediate state (see FIG. 13) is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 16D, when the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB disposed on the first deceleration wall portion 332b3 or the second deceleration wall portion 332b4 is disposed on the right side of the center of the functional circle device 332b, the slide moving member The speed reduction device 320 is operated by the weight of 321, the functional disk device 332 b is in the same posture as the initial state, and the pseudo center of gravity sphere GB is discharged from the first speed reduction wall portion 332 b 3 or the second speed reduction wall portion 332 b 4, and the recessed groove portion Roll 332b1. The functional disk device 332b returns to the initial state (see FIG. 16A) when the pseudo centroid ball GB passes through the direction valve 332b5.

  With reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the flow pattern of the sphere flowing down inside the delay device 300 will be described. 17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a), and 18 (b) are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. 17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a), and 18 (b) illustrate a case where three balls P1 to P3 are successively entered from the winning opening 64, and FIG. FIG. 18A illustrates a state in which the balls P1 to P3 are disposed in front of the windmill member 322. In FIG. 18B, the balls P1 and P2 are separated from the second extending wing portion 322c of the windmill member 322. FIG. 18C illustrates a state where the ball P2 has pushed the second extending wing portion 322c to reach the sorting device 340. In FIG. 18D, the ball P3 is A state in which the two grooves 312 begin to enter is illustrated.

  17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a) and 18 (b), after balls P1 to P3 have entered the winning opening 64 in the lower right space of the structural drawing. A graph showing the situation is shown. In addition, the timing at which the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning opening 64 is actually slightly shifted (about 0.2 seconds). However, in order to facilitate the understanding of the graph, the balls P1 to P3 are winning. It is illustrated as having entered the mouth 64 at the same time, and the horizontal axis is configured as an elapsed time T.

  The graph shows the timing ("IN") at which the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning opening 64 and the timing ("OUT") at which the balls enter the detection port 312d. Which section flows down is indicated by a symbol. In addition, the timings in the graph indicating the states shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B, 18A, and 18B are indicated by triangular marks in the corresponding drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, until the wind turbine member 322 is reached, the balls P1 to P3 flow down the first groove 311 under the same conditions, and there is no difference in speed.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the first ball P1 pushes the first extending wing part 322b of the wind turbine member 322, and the second ball P2 is cut off by the second extending wing part 322c. Then, the preceding sphere P1 flows down without being decelerated to the protruding portion 321a1, while the protruding portion 321a1 protrudes into the main passage 311a on the downstream side of the sphere P2. Therefore, when the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 come into contact with the projecting portion 321a1, the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 are intermittently applied with a load in a direction opposite to the flow-down direction and decelerate. Thereby, since the space | interval between the ball | bowl P1 and the ball | bowl P2 can be spaced apart, for example, it is prevented that a ball | bowl is clogged and a malfunctioning by the ball | bowl entering two sorter | distribution apparatuses 340 simultaneously. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the first groove passage first period required for the ball P1 to pass through the first groove 311 is 2 seconds (T11 = 2s). The first deceleration recovery start period, which is a period from the intermediate state to the start of the return to the initial state, is set to 5 seconds, and the speed reducer is set to return to the initial state 1 second after the start of the return.

  Further, the second period T2, which is a period from when the ball P1 enters the second groove 312 to when it enters the detection port 312d, is 1.5 seconds (T2 = 1.5 s). The second period T2 is the first half of the second period T2a (T2a = 1s) which is 1 second before reaching the distribution device 340, and the second half of the second period which is 0.5 seconds after passing the distribution device 340. It is divided into T2b (T2b = 0.5 s), and the period during which the sphere passes through the second groove 312 is not changed regardless of the state of the sorting device 340.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the second ball P2 pushes forward the second extending wing 322c of the windmill member 322, the preceding ball P2 flows into the second groove, while the ball P3 is Then, it flows into the back side recessed portion 311e along the inclined surface 321b2 of the slide moving member 321. Thereby, in addition to being decelerated by the projecting portion 321a1, the flow path of the sphere P3 is extended by an amount corresponding to the depth of the recessed portion 311e, so that the space between the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 can be spaced.

  In this embodiment, the first groove passing second period T12 required for the sphere P2 to pass through the first groove 311 is set to 3 seconds (T12 = 3 s), and the sphere P3 passes through the first groove 311. The first groove passing third period T13 required for the above is 6 seconds (T13 = 6s). The second deceleration recovery start period, which is a period from when the ball P2 passes through until the speed reduction device 320 starts to return to the initial state (from the ascending state), is 7 seconds. It is set to return to the initial state.

  Further, since the sphere P2 is in contact with the arc wall 343 of the sorting device 340 and flows into the third groove 313, the path to the detection port 312d is extended compared to the sphere P1. Therefore, the space between the sphere P1 and the sphere P2 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the third period T3 required for the balls P2 and P3 to pass through the third groove 313 is 3 seconds (T3 = 3s). In addition, the distribution maintaining period BT1, which is a period from when the distribution device 340 changes to the changed state to when it starts to return to the initial state, is 4 seconds, and the speed of the pseudo centroid ball GB of the second adjustment device 350 is It is set (BT1 = 4s).

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when the speed reducer 320 is in the raised state, the distance between the end portion of the first overhanging plate portion 321a and the contact wall 312a is approximately the same as the diameter of the sphere. Is done. Accordingly, when the balls P2 and P3 pass between the end portion of the first projecting plate portion 321a and the contact wall 312a, a large resistance is applied, and the momentum is reduced. Thereby, the space | interval of the sphere P1 and sphere P2, P3 can be expanded.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the ball P2 flows down the third groove 313 and presses the first wall portion 341 against the receiving wall portion 312c, thereby making it easy to maintain the sorting device 340 in the changed state. it can.

  As shown in the graph, even when the ball P3 flows into the sorting device 340, the sorting device 340 is maintained in the changed state (at the timing when the distribution maintaining period BT1 has elapsed since the sorting device 340 changed to the changed state. The sphere P3 reaches the sorting device 340). Therefore, the sphere P3 flows into the third groove 313. Thereby, it can prevent that the space | interval of the sphere P2 and the sphere P3 shrinks.

  As shown in the graph, according to the present embodiment, when the balls P1 to P3 enter the winning port 64, the balls P1 and P2 enter the detection port 312d at intervals of 4 seconds, and the ball P2 And the ball P3 enter at intervals of 3 seconds. In the present embodiment, since the variation period of 1 selected after the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 becomes maximum is set to 3 seconds, in the case of FIGS. 17 and 18, an overflow occurs in the winning opening 64. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state is one variation period selected after the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is maximized when a ball flows into the detection port 312d. 18A, when the ball P2 enters the sorting device 340 during the fluctuation period, the ball P2 surely flows into the third groove 313 as shown in FIG. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an overflow from occurring when the balls continuously enter the sorting device 340.

  Therefore, even when three balls P1 to P3 enter the winning port 64 in succession, the timing at which they enter the detecting port 312d can be shifted, and the occurrence of overflow at the winning port 64 can be suppressed. Can do. Thereby, even if a player does not pay special attention, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a lottery cannot be received even though a ball has entered the winning opening 64, and the game can be performed comfortably.

  In the present embodiment, when another ball enters the winning port 64 in succession to the rear of the ball P3 (when four balls are continuously entered), the fourth ball and the ball P3 are The timing of entering the detection port 312d cannot be shifted. For this reason, it is desirable to recommend a stop hit so as not to play a game in which as many as four balls enter the winning opening 64 when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is three.

  In addition, as shown in the graph, when the balls P1 to P3 continuously enter the winning port 64, for example, the ball P3 wins with an interval of 1 second or more after entering the winning port 64 of the ball P1. When entering the mouth 64, when the ball P3 reaches the sorting device 340, the sorting device 340 is returned to the initial state, so that the ball P3 flows down the second groove 312 in the vertical direction and the detection port 312d. Enter the ball. In this case, the delay period of the ball P3 is not sufficient, and the overflow at the winning opening 64 cannot be suppressed.

  Therefore, the effect of suppressing the overflow when the third ball enters the winning opening 64 has a limited situation (the ball P1 and the ball P2 continuously enter the winning opening 64, and then the ball P1 enters the ball. Can be played only in the situation where the ball P3 enters the winning opening 64 within one second from the start, so that the player does not have to make a stop, If you forget to stop launching the ball when the number of balls is 3, you can fortunately create a situation where no overflow occurs at the winning hole 64 if the situation is complete.

  This makes it possible to form a clear difference in the number of lottery opportunities with respect to the number of balls that enter the winning slot 64 between a player who makes a stop and a player who does not make a stop. When the number of balls held in the mouth 64 is 3, in a rare situation where three balls continuously enter the winning port 64, the third ball P3 does not overflow at the winning port 64. Strict conditions (limit the pitch interval), can produce valuable when overflow did not occur.

  As a result, the player who makes a stop-attack can be made to stop more carefully (because it can be stopped at an early stage by paying attention to the number of reserved balls) The operation of the handle 51 (see FIG. 1) for acquiring more can be performed with enthusiasm, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, a case where the balls P4 and P5 enter the delay device 300 with an interval therebetween will be described. FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20 are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. FIG. 19A illustrates a state where the ball P4 has reached the windmill member 322 when the speed reduction device 320 is in the initial state, and FIG. 19B illustrates the speed reduction device 320 in the intermediate state and the distribution device 340. A case where the ball P5 enters the winning port 64 0.5 seconds after the ball P4 enters the detection port 312d (four seconds after the ball P4 enters) is shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, the state immediately before the ball P5 enters the sorting device 340 is illustrated. In FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20, the horizontal axis is a graph showing the situation after the balls P4 and P5 enter the winning opening 64 in the space on the lower right of the structural drawing. This is illustrated as elapsed time T.

  In the graph, the timing ("IN") at which the balls P4, P5 enter the winning opening 64 and the timing ("OUT") at which the balls P4, P5 enter the detection port 312d are shown, and when and when the balls P4, P5 are Whether to flow down the section is indicated by a symbol. Also, the timing shown in the graph in the state shown in FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 20 is indicated by a triangle mark in the corresponding drawing.

  In the state shown in FIG. 20, the ball P5 does not enter the third groove 313, flows down the second groove 312 vertically, and enters the detection port 312d. Here, if the ball P5 enters the detection port 312d before the change immediately after the ball P4 enters the detection port 312d, the overflow may occur.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first groove passage second period T12 required for the ball P5 to pass through the intermediate speed reduction device 320 is the fluctuation period (3) when the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 is four. (Second) is set to be longer than (second groove passing second period T12 is 3 seconds). In this case, even when the sphere P5 does not flow into the third groove 313 (flows down the second groove 312 in the vertical direction), the variation ends until the sphere P5 passes over the slide moving member 321. Overflow can be prevented from occurring at the winning opening 64. In this case, since the ball P5 does not flow down the third groove 313, the lottery timing by the ball P5 can be advanced, and the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  In addition, since the distribution maintaining period BT1 from when the state of the distribution device 340 changes to when the distribution device 340 starts to return to the initial state is set to 4 seconds, the ball P4 enters the winning port 64 for 3 seconds (the winning port) It is possible to make sure that a ball that has entered during the period when the number of reserved balls of 64 is 4) enters the third groove 313. In addition, the ball can enter the third groove 313 until immediately after the sorting device 340 returns to the initial state, so that the ball P4 enters the winning opening 64 within less than 4 seconds. It is possible to surely make the ball that has been struck enter the third groove 313. Thereby, even when the balls P4 and P5 enter the winning opening 64 at intervals of 3 seconds or less, it is possible to prevent overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a case where a ball enters the distribution device 340 continuously will be described. In the present embodiment, for example, when the speed reduction device 320 is in the ascending state (see FIG. 14), it is a state that occurs when two additional balls enter the winning opening 64 in succession (for example, FIG. 17 ( This is a situation that occurs when balls P1 and P2 shown in a) are entered, and after the balls P2 enter the second groove 312, two balls enter the winning opening 64 in succession). FIG. 21A to FIG. 21C are partial front views of the delay device 300. FIG. 21A shows a state in which the sorting device 340 is in the initial state and the ball P6 enters the sorting device 340. In FIG. 21B, the sorting device 340 rotates with the weight of the ball P6, and the ball P6 rotates. FIG. 21C illustrates a state where P7 is pushed out, and FIG. 21C illustrates a state where the ball P6 has flowed down the second groove 312 and the ball P7 has flowed down the third groove 313.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the sorting device 340, a space in which only one sphere can be accommodated is provided between the first wall portion 341 and the second wall portion 342. Accordingly, when two balls reach the sorting device 340 in series, the first ball P6 is accommodated in the sorting device 340, but the second ball P7 remains without being accommodated. Accordingly, only the sphere P6 can flow down to the detection port 312d alone.

  The tip convex portion 342a disposed at the tip of the second wall portion 342 of the sorting device 340 is configured to leave the sphere P7 to the outside (see FIG. 21B), and the sphere P7 to the entrance of the third groove 313. It is formed in such a manner that it is pushed out (the inlet of the third groove 313 is formed at a position facing the tip convex portion 342a). Therefore, the sphere P7 can be pushed out to the back side of the third groove 313, and the sphere P7 can be prevented from staying near the entrance of the third groove 313. Accordingly, for example, even when the setting is made in such a manner that the sorting device 340 immediately returns to the initial state from the change state, the ball P7 is prevented from entering the sorting device 340 (not pushed into the third groove 313 well). be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, the ball P6 enters the detection port 312d with the sorting device 340 as a boundary, and the ball P7 flows into the detection port 312d after flowing down the third groove 313. Here, as described above, the third period T3, which is the period during which the ball P7 flows down the third groove 313, is set to 3 seconds, and this period is selected after the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is maximized. Since the variation period of 1 (3 seconds) or longer, the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d even if the ball P6 enters the detection port 312d when the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 is three. Around this time, one change ends. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64 when the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d.

  In this embodiment, when another ball enters the detection port 312d within 3 seconds after the ball P7 enters the detection port 312d, an overflow at the winning port 64 occurs for that ball. The As a result, it is possible to configure a flow path in which an overflow can be suppressed if the number of balls entering in a short period is up to two, while an overflow occurs when the number of balls entering in a short period becomes three. Therefore, it is possible to make the player carefully consider the launch strength of the ball and the launch frequency of the ball to acquire more opportunities for lottery at the winning entrance 64, and improve the game playability regarding the launch mode of the ball. Can be made.

  Since the sorting device 340 rotates from the initial state to the changed state only with the weight of the sphere, the sphere P6 and the sphere P7 are disposed between the side wall portion 312e and the tip convex portion 342a. Problems that occur only when the sorting device 340 is electrically operated, such as the sorting device 340 operating and causing ball clogging, can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, in the state of FIG. 21C, for example, the ball reaches the distribution device 340 at the timing when the distribution device 340 returns to the initial state within 1 second after arrival, and the next ball further distributes. If the sorting device 340 is reached 1 second after 340 returns to the initial state, the ball that has reached first and the ball that has reached later may collide at the joining position of the first groove 311 and the third groove 313. In this case, two spheres enter the detection port 312d at intervals of 3 seconds or less. Therefore, if the number of reserved balls in the winning opening 64 (see FIG. 20) is three while the previous ball passes through the third groove 313, overflow at the winning opening 64 cannot be avoided.

  This is greatly different from the case where two balls reach the sorting device 340 when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state. That is, when two balls arrive at the sorting device 340 at intervals of 2 seconds when the sorting device 340 is in the initial state, the subsequent balls are guided to the third groove 313, and thus enter the detection port 312d. It is possible to secure an interval of 3 seconds or more (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, when the distribution device 340 is in the change state, when the ball reaches the distribution device 340 at intervals of 2 seconds, the previous ball is guided to the third groove 313, and the subsequent ball moves down the second groove 312 vertically. There is a possibility that the ball will flow down and the interval of entering the detection port 312d may be shorter than 3 seconds.

  Thereby, when two balls enter the entrance 64 in succession, it is possible to configure a flow path that cannot always suppress overflow. Therefore, while having a mechanism capable of suppressing overflow, basically, the maximum number of lotteries can be obtained by playing a game that stops when the number of balls held in the winning opening 64 becomes three. The significance of hitting can be improved.

  Next, the delay floor device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a partial front perspective view of the game board 13. As shown in FIG. 22, in the delay bed device 400, a part of the sphere flowing down to the left of the center frame 86 flows (through a so-called “warp flow path”), and the sphere rolls in the upper part. A fan-shaped member 410 that is configured to be capable of being moved in a reciprocating manner and that drops a ball whose velocity in the left-right direction has converged to 0 to the near side, and that is formed as a pair of front and rear and capable of tilting. And a link member 420 (see FIG. 24) that matches the operations of the pair of fan-shaped members 410, and a fixed floor that supports the fan-shaped member 410 in a tiltable manner and passes through a sphere before flowing into the fan-shaped member 410. A fixed floor 430 is mainly provided.

  In the initial state (see FIG. 22), the delay floor device 400 is configured in such a manner that the sphere can be easily converged at the center position in the left-right direction (the left and right peripheral portions of the fixed floor 430 are inclined downward toward the center position. And the center position of the fan-shaped member 410 and the center position of the winning hole 64 are arranged in a vertical relationship. That is, the arrangement is such that a ball can easily enter the winning opening 64 from the delay floor device 400.

  Of the fan-shaped members 410 arranged in a pair of front and rear, the front fan-shaped member 410 tilts in a manner of tilting forward toward the front side, whereby the ball can easily enter the winning opening 64.

  The fan-shaped member 410 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since a pair of fan-shaped member 410 is comprised from the same member, description of one fan-shaped member 410 is performed and description of the other fan-shaped member 410 is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 23 (a) is a top view of the fan-shaped member 410, FIG. 23 (b) is a side view of the fan-shaped member 410 in the direction of arrow XXIIIb in FIG. 23 (a), and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the fan-shaped member 410 in the XXIIIc-XXIIIc line | wire of Fig.23 (a), FIG.23 (d) is a bottom view of the fan-shaped member 410 in the arrow XXIIId direction view of FIG.23 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the fan-shaped member 410 includes a main body member 411 composed of a fan-shaped plate member, and an extending arm portion 412 that extends coaxially linearly from the middle position of the main body member 411. A pair of convex portions fixed from the bottom surface of the body member 411 and having a through hole into which the connecting rod 414 is inserted and fixed; and a connecting rod 414 inserted and fixed into the convex fixing portion 413. Prepare mainly.

  In the main body member 411, the tapering side (the lower side in FIG. 23A) has a width approximately equal to the diameter of the sphere. In addition, the taper side has a chamfered portion 411 a that is inclined downward, and an opening 411 b that is formed between the convex fixing portions 413.

  The connecting rod 414 is configured as a separate member from the main body member 411. When assembling, the link member 420 (see FIG. 24) is disposed between the protruding fixing portions 413, and the connection rod 414 is inserted into the adjustment long hole 422 of the link member 420, and the connection rod 414 is fixed to the protruding fixing portion 413. Thereby, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 can be connected (refer FIG. 25).

  Next, the link member 420 will be described with reference to FIG. The link member 420 is a member having a role of connecting a pair of fan-shaped members 410 and determining the operation direction to be constant.

  FIG. 24A is a side view of the link member 420, and FIG. 24B is a bottom view of the link member 420 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXIVb in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the link member 420 has a main body member 421 formed of a plate-like member having an L-shaped cross section and a constant thickness (see FIG. 24B), and a pair of front and rear in the upper part of the main body member 421. An adjustment slot 422 that is drilled in the thickness direction and extends in the front-rear direction, and a support slot 423 that is drilled in the thickness direction and extends in the vertical direction at the lower portion of the main body member 421 are mainly provided. .

  The adjustment long hole 422 is a hole through which the connecting rod 414 (see FIG. 23) of the fan-shaped member 410 is inserted. That is, the link member 420 and the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are connected via the adjustment long hole 422. The support long hole 423 is a long hole through which the support convex portion 434 (see FIG. 26) of the fixed floor 430 is inserted, and acts in such a manner that the moving direction of the link member 420 is designated as one direction (vertical direction).

  With reference to FIG. 25, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 in the front assembled state will be described. FIG. 25A is a top view of the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view of the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 along the line XXVb-XXVb of FIG. . Note that the pre-assembled state shown in FIG. 25 refers to a sub-assembly state before being assembled to the fixed floor 430. In the manufacturing process, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are assembled to the fixed floor 430 after configuring the pre-assembled state.

  In the pre-assembled state, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are connected to each other by fixing the connecting rod 414 of the fan-shaped member 410 to the protruding fixing portion 413 while being inserted into the adjustment long hole 422 of the link member 420. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 25, since the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are connected by the link member 420, the operation is transmitted to the other fan-shaped member 410 via the link member 420 when the one fan-shaped member 410 is operated. It is comprised by the aspect.

  Next, the fixed floor 430 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. 26 is a top view of the fixed floor 430, FIG. 27A is a cross-sectional view of the fixed floor 430 along the line XXVIIa-XXVIIa in FIG. 26, and FIG. 27B is a cross-sectional view of XXVIIb-XXVIIb in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the fixed floor 430 in a line. 26 and 27 show a state where the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are removed. Moreover, in FIG. 26, the support part 432 is partially viewed in cross section.

  As shown in FIGS. 26, 27 (a) and 27 (b), the fixed floor 430 is provided with a fan-shaped member 410 in the assembled state (see FIG. 22), and the upper surface of the fan-shaped member 410 and the fixed floor 430 are arranged. The portion between the rotation shafts of the fan-shaped member 410 is recessed corresponding to the thickness of the fan-shaped member 410 so as to be formed at the surface position, and the outer portion is recessed so as not to interfere with the movement of the fan-shaped member 410. The recessed floor 431 to be formed, the support portion 432 on which the extended arm portion 412 of the fan-shaped member 410 is supported when disposed on the recessed floor 431, and the central portion of the recessed floor 431 are vacated vertically. In a hollow portion 433 that is a hollow, a support convex portion 434 that protrudes in the left-right direction from the side wall that forms the hollow portion 433, and a position that the fan-shaped member 410 is shifted to the left and right from the closest position in the assembled state Sphere can flow An inlet 435 which is recessed in a size, a delay channel 436 balls flowing down communicated with from the inlet 435 mainly comprises a.

  The support portion 432 includes a support groove portion 432a configured in a groove shape that supports the extending arm portion 412 of the fan-shaped member 410, and a support lid portion 432b that covers the support groove portion 432a from above.

  The cavity portion 433 is a cavity in which the link member 420 is accommodated, and the support convex portion 434 is a projection portion that is inserted into the support long hole 423 of the link member 420. Note that when the link member 420 is assembled, the link member 420 is inserted into the gap between the cavity portion 433 and the tip of the support convex portion 434, and then the link member 420 is slid in the left-right direction to support the convex portion. The portion 434 can be inserted through the support slot 423.

  The inflow port 435 has a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the sphere. Therefore, when the member covers the inlet 435 so as to block a part of the inlet 435, the sphere cannot flow into the inlet 435.

  The delay channel 436 is a channel for delaying the ball entering the winning port 64 with respect to the ball directly entering the winning port 64 from the fan-shaped member 410. For example, by making the period of time required for the ball to pass through the delay passage 436 to be longer than the one fluctuation period that occurs when the ball enters the winning port 64, the overflow at the winning port 64 may occur. Can be suppressed.

  For example, by setting the period of time required for the ball to pass through the delay channel 436 to be longer than the variable period that is easily selected when the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 is 4, the number of retained balls in the winning opening 64 can be increased. Even when the second ball enters the inlet 435 immediately after the first ball dropped from the fan-shaped member 410 directly enters the winning port 64 in the three states, the two Since one change is completed by the time the eyeball enters the winning opening 64, it is possible to prevent overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64 due to the second ball entering the winning opening 64. it can.

  A method of assembling the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 (see FIG. 25) to the fixed floor 430 will be described. First, among the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 in the above-described pre-assembled state, the link member 420 is inserted into the hollow portion 433, and the support long hole 423 (see FIG. 25) is inserted into the support convex portion 434 by the above-described method. Then, the extended arm portion 412 (see FIG. 25) of the fan-shaped member 410 is placed on the support groove portion 432a, and the support lid portion 432b is put on and fitted into the support groove portion 432a. The link member 420 is supported by 432 so as to be tiltable, and is supported so as to be vertically movable (along the extending direction of the support slot 423). Thereby, the fan-shaped member 410 and the link member 420 are assembled to the fixed floor 430, and the delay floor device 400 is configured.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the state change of the delay floor device 400 will be described. FIG. 28A is a partial top view of the delay bed device 400, and FIG. 28B is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device 400 taken along the line XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb of FIG. ) Is a partial top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 28 (d) is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along line XXVIIId-XXVIIId in FIG. 28 (c).

  In the initial state shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are in a parallel posture, and in the tilted state shown in FIGS. 28 (c) and 28 (d), the fan-shaped members are arranged. The posture 410 is inclined by about 45 ° from the initial state.

  A major difference between the initial state and the tilted state is whether or not a sphere can enter the inlet 435 and whether or not the sphere can pass through an intermediate position between the pair of fan-shaped members 410. As for the former, in the initial state, a part of the fan-shaped member 410 is covered on the upper part of the inlet 435, so that the sphere cannot enter the inlet 435. Since the fan-shaped member 410 retracts from the upper part of the inlet 435 (because it is tilted to the retracted position), the ball can enter the inlet 435.

  As for the latter, in the initial state, the fan-shaped member 410 is in a parallel posture and is configured such that a sphere can pass through the upper part between the fan-shaped members 410. However, in the tilted state, the fan-shaped member 410 is at a position where the sphere passes. Therefore, the sphere flowing into the portion between the fan-shaped members 410 collides with the fan-shaped member 410 and is prevented from passing therethrough. In addition, in the tilted state, the inlet 435 is disposed between the fan-shaped members 410, so that a ball that has collided with the fan-shaped member 410 does not rebound (such as when vibrating in the vertical direction) and stays above the inlet 435. In this case, it is possible to drop the sphere to the inlet 435 as it is.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the operation | movement aspect of the delay floor device 400 by the difference in the position at the time of a ball | bowl falling from the fixed floor 430 to the front side is demonstrated. 29A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 29B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXIXb-XXIXb of FIG. 29A. FIG. 29D is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 29D is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXIXd-XXIXd in FIG. 29C.

  As shown in FIG. 29C and FIG. 29D, the delay floor device 400 is used to move the sphere when the sphere P11 riding on the delay floor device 400 falls to the front side of the fixed floor 430. Along the path (using the weight of the sphere), the fan-shaped member 410 operates. Therefore, a drive source such as a motor for operating the delay floor device 400 can be eliminated.

  29 (a) and 29 (b) illustrate a state in which the sphere P11 is falling from a position away from the fan-shaped member 410. In FIGS. 29 (c) and 29 (d), the sphere P11 is fan-shaped. A state in which the member 410 is falling from the center position of the member 410 to the front side of the fixed floor 430 is illustrated.

  Here, it is possible to configure the delay floor device 400 so that the delay floor device 400 moves each time the sphere passes over the delay floor device 400. In this case, the delay floor device 400 does not depend on how the sphere passes. There is a risk that the entry to the winning opening 64 will be delayed unnecessarily. In that case, the start of the fluctuation triggered by entering the winning hole 64 is delayed, which causes the player to be dissatisfied.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the ball P11 falls on the front side of the fixed floor 430 from the state in which the ball P11 is on the fan-shaped member 410 that is easy to enter the winning hole 64 as it is. When the delay floor device 400 is tilted in the leaning state, if the ball P11 falls from a position away from the fan-shaped member 410 that is unlikely to enter the winning opening 64 even if the ball P11 falls. The delay floor device 400 is configured to maintain the initial state. Therefore, the delay floor device 400 can be operated only when the falling ball P <b> 11 easily enters the winning opening 64.

  Accordingly, the delay floor device 400 operates until it is not necessary, and it is possible to avoid delaying the ball entering the winning port 64 unnecessarily, so that the ball entering the winning port 64 is triggered. Thus, it is possible to avoid delaying the start of the fluctuation and improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG.29 (d), by forming the chamfered part 411a in the front-end | tip of the fan-shaped member 410, while extending the front-end | tip of the fan-shaped member 410 from the front surface of the game board 13 in an initial state, it tilts. In the state, the game board 13 can be configured to be pulled back from the front surface. Accordingly, the ball can be dropped after being rolled to a position where it can easily fall into the winning opening 64 (front side of the front surface of the game board 13), so that the ball falling from the state of FIG. The probability of entering the winning opening 64 can be improved.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the relationship between the sphere P11 riding on the delay floor device 400 and the sphere P12 newly entered into the delay floor device 400 will be described. 30A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 30B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXb-XXXb in FIG.

  30A and 30B show a state in which the sphere P12 is inserted from the left and right directions after the sphere P11 flows down to the front side of the fan-shaped member 410 and the fan-shaped member 410 is tilted. The

  A predetermined ball reaches the center of the floor portion arranged above the winning opening 64, and another ball rolls on the floor portion from the left and right directions and collides with the predetermined ball at the timing when it is about to fall to the winning port 64. However, a predetermined ball may come off from the winning opening 64, which is a source of lowering the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, when the ball P <b> 21 rolls at the timing when the ball P <b> 11 falls from the front side of the fan-shaped member 410, the delay floor device 400 is tilted, By colliding the sphere P12 and the fan-shaped member 410, the sphere P11 can be prevented from colliding with the sphere P12.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 30A, the gap formed by the tip portions of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 tapers in the traveling direction of the sphere P12 (rightward in FIG. 30A). Therefore, even if the ball P12 rolls at a position slightly shifted in the front-rear direction from the middle part of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 and collides with the fan-shaped member 410, the speed direction of the balls P12 is changed along the taper shape of the gap. It is possible to correct in the direction toward the intermediate position of the fan-shaped member 410. Therefore, the path of rolling of the sphere P12 can be limited, and the collision of the sphere P12 and the sphere P11 can be easily avoided.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, delay ball device 400 in a state where two balls P11 and P12 enter the delay floor device 400 with an interval and the reciprocating motion is repeated and the velocity in the left-right direction converges to zero. The operation of will be described.

  FIG. 31A is a top view of the delay floor device 400, FIG. 31B is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXIB-XXXIb of FIG. 31A, and FIG. FIG. 31D is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 31D is a cross-sectional view of the delay floor device 400 taken along the line XXXId-XXXId in FIG.

  31A and 31B, the delay floor device 400 is in the initial state, and the state in which the sphere P11 rides on the front fan-shaped member 410 and the sphere P12 rides on the rear fan-shaped member 410 is shown. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the sphere P11 flows down from the state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), and the delay floor device 400 is tilted. .

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (d), in the sphere P12 riding on the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side, the sphere P11 flows down from the fan-shaped member 410 on the near side, and the delay floor device 400 is tilted. As a result, it is pushed back in the back direction (right direction in FIG. 31 (b)) along the inclination of the fan-like member 410 on the back side.

  Thereafter, the ball P11 falls and the delay floor device 400 returns to the initial state, so that the ball P12 can roll over the delay floor device 400 and above the front fan-shaped member 410 again. . That is, compared to the case where the balls P11 and P12 continuously enter the winning opening 64 from the state shown in FIG. 31A, the amount of the balls P11 and P12 that have entered the ball P12 is pushed back. The interval can be separated. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the overflow at the winning opening 64 due to the balls P11 and P12 entering the winning opening 64.

  Next, referring to FIG. 32, two spheres P11 and P12 enter the delay floor device 400, and each of the spheres P11 and P12 moves in the front-rear direction in a state where the reciprocating motion is repeated and the lateral velocity converges to zero. The operation of the delay floor device 400 when arranged in series will be described.

  32A is a top view of the delay bed device 400, and FIG. 32B is a cross-sectional view of the delay bed device 400 taken along the line XXXIIb-XXXIIb of FIG. 32A. FIG. 32B is a top view of the delay floor device 400, and FIG. 32D is a front view of the delay floor device 400 as viewed in the direction of arrow XXXIId in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32A and FIG. 32B, when two balls P11 and P12 are arranged in a row, the ball P11 is on the front side of the extended arm portion 412 of the front fan-shaped member 410 ( In the state of being arranged in the left side of FIG. 32 (b), the sphere P12 is arranged near the middle position between the pair of front and rear fan-shaped members 410 (see FIG. 32 (b)).

  When the sphere P11 falls from the front side of the delay floor device 400 from this state and the delay floor device 400 is in a tilted state, the sphere P12 moves to the tip portion when the tip portion (arc portion) of the fan-like member 410 rises. Lifted. In the present embodiment, since the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410 has an arc shape, in the tilted state, the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410 that supports the sphere P12 is inclined downward as it goes outward in the left-right direction (FIG. 32D). reference). Therefore, the sphere P12 does not continue to be maintained at the left and right center of the fan-shaped member 410, but flows down to the left and right outside along the shape of the tip portion of the fan-shaped member 410. Thereby, the sphere P12 flows from the fan-shaped member 410 into the inflow port 435. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball P12 from entering the winning opening 64 in a row with the ball P11.

  33 (a) and 33 (b) are cross-sectional views of the delay bed device 400 taken along line XXXIIIa-XXXIIIa in FIG. 32 (c). In FIG. 33 (a), the state in which the spheres P11 and P12 are flowing down from the state shown in FIG. 32 (c) is shown in FIG. 33 (b), and the state shown in FIG. The state where P12 flows down and the ball P11 enters the winning opening 64 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b), when the balls P11 and P12 flow down on the delay floor device 400, the ball P11 falls on the front side of the game board 13, and the ball P12 is delayed. It flows down the flow path 436. That is, the flow path of the two balls P11 and P12 is separated, and the delay floor device 400 is configured with a long flow path, so that the timing at which the two balls P11 and P12 win the winning opening 64 is shifted. Can do.

  Therefore, for example, even if it is configured in such a manner that information is acquired immediately after entering the winning opening 64 and variation is started on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), overflow occurs at the winning opening 64. Can be suppressed.

  That is, the period from the position of the ball P12 shown in FIG. 33B until the ball P12 flows down to the winning port 64 after flowing through the remaining part of the delay channel 436, the number of reserved balls in the winning port 64 is 4. By setting the period longer than the fluctuation period (the shortest fluctuation period) that can be easily selected, it is possible to suppress the overflow from occurring at the winning opening 64.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the case where the sorting device 340 changes the posture only by the movement of the center of gravity has been described. However, in the delay device 2300 in the second embodiment, the locking device 2315 disposed in the main body member 2310 has a long hole. 2316 is configured to be supported by 2316 and maintain the attitude of the sorting device 2340. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 34A to FIG. 34C are partial front views of the delay device 2300 in the second embodiment. FIG. 34A shows a state in which the balls P21 and P22 arrive at the sorting device 2340 in the initial state in a row, and FIG. 34B shows a state in which the sorting device 2340 is changed by the weight of the ball P21. As shown in FIG. 34C, the ball P22 is released from the locking state by the locking device 2315, and the sorting device 2340 is returned to the initial state. The state where the movement has started is shown. In the present embodiment, the second adjustment device 350 is not disposed in the sorting device 2340, and the sorting device 2340 is biased toward the initial state by a spring mechanism (not shown).

  In the sorting device 2340, the first wall portion 2341 is configured to be approximately half the length of the second wall portion 342. Thereby, it can suppress that the ball | bowl P22 which flowed down from the 3rd groove | channel 313, and the 1st wall part 2341 collide, and can make the ball | bowl P22 not interfere with the reset operation | movement of the distribution apparatus 2340.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the locking device 2315 has a length that extends in the left-right direction at the lower wall portion of the side wall portion 312e on the wall portion on the back side of the main body member 2310 (the rear side in the vertical direction in FIG. 34). A flange member 2315a that is supported by the elongated hole 2316 that is slidable in the left-right direction and is rotatable, and a torsion spring 2315b that generates an elastic force that urges the flange member 2315a rightward and clockwise when viewed from the front. . In the present embodiment, the side wall portion 312e is formed with a space that is vacant in the lower end portion, and the flange member 2315a can pass through the space.

  The flange member 2315a includes a shaft portion 2315a1 supported by a long hole 2316 extending along the left-right direction in a wall portion formed between a pair of upper and lower third grooves 313, and the shaft portion 2315a1. And an abutting portion 2315a2 formed by penetrating through the side wall portion 312e and projecting to the upper right (upper right in FIG. 34) from the shaft portion 2315a1, and the shaft portion 2315a1 and the lower portion. A release portion 2315a3 configured to project inward of the third groove 313 on the side.

  The contact portion 2315a2 is disposed at a position that interferes with the movement locus of the tip convex portion 342a of the sorting device 2340. The shape of the abutting portion 2315a2 is such that the upper surface portion suddenly descends and slopes toward the right, and the lower surface portion has a shape along the left-right direction (a shape in surface contact with the tip convex portion 342a). When the state changes from the initial state to the changed state, the resistance applied to the sorting device 2340 can be suppressed and the moving speed can be improved. On the other hand, when the sorting device 2340 changes from the changed state to the initial state, The resistance applied to the sorting device 2340 can be increased, and the sorting device 2340 can be easily locked in the changed state.

  In addition, since the shaft portion 2315a1 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction along the long hole 2316, in the state immediately before the sorting device 2340 is changed (just before FIG. 34B), the flange member 2315a is moved. You can escape to the left. Thereby, compared with the case where the collar member 2315a is pivotally supported, the sorting device 2340 can be prevented from colliding with the locking device 2315 and meshing with each other to cause a malfunction.

  In the torsion spring 2315b, a torsion portion is wound around the shaft portion 2315a1, one end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 34 (a)) is locked to the main body member 2310, and the other end portion (FIG. 34 (a). ) The right end) is configured to be locked to the flange member 2315a.

  As shown in FIG. 34B, when the sorting device 2340 is changed by the weight of the sphere P21, the tip convex portion 342a is locked to the contact portion 2315a2. Thereby, the distribution device 2340 is maintained in the changed state. In this embodiment, as long as the locking device 2315 does not change its posture, the sorting device 2340 maintains the changed state.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when the sphere member 2215a changes its posture counterclockwise as viewed from the front by the ball P22 flowing down the third groove 313 coming into contact with the release portion 2315a, the sorting device 2340 by the heel member 2315a is changed. Is released (the contact portion 2315a2 is disposed outside the movement locus of the sorting device 2340), and the sorting device 2340 can be returned to the initial state.

  According to this, in the state in which the urging force in the clockwise direction in the front view is always applied to the sorting device 2340, a time delay is formed from when the sorting device 2340 is changed to the changed state until it starts moving toward the initial state. can do. Therefore, the balls P21 and P22 can be reliably distributed to separate flow paths with a simple configuration.

  In FIG. 34, the case where the balls P21 and P22 flow down in series has been described. However, in light of the fact that the release of the locking device 2315a is caused by the flow of the ball P22, the effect of the present embodiment is the effect of the balls P21 and P22. This is achieved regardless of the distance to the sorting device 2340.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a part or all of the configuration in one embodiment may be combined with or replaced with a part or all of the configuration in the other embodiments to form another embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the projecting portion 321a1 is provided on the slide moving member 321 and protrudes to the inside of the first groove 311 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the slide moving member 321 is provided with a pair of wall portions that form an S-shaped path, and an S-shaped path in which a sphere flows down inside the first groove 311 is created when the slide moving member 321 moves. You may comprise. In this case, since the path itself through which the sphere flows can be lengthened by the pair of wall portions, the deceleration effect can be maintained over a long period of time compared to the case where the protruding portion 321a1 reduces the deceleration effect due to wear. . Further, the slide moving member 321 may be configured in such a manner that a region where the protruding portion 321a1 is formed and a region where an S-shaped path is formed are connected.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the balls P1 and P2 are configured to be distributed even when the balls P1 and P2 enter the distribution device 340 in the initial state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, before the balls reach the sorting device 340, an interval load means is provided to ensure the interval between consecutive balls, and after a while after the balls enter the sorting device 340, the state of the sorting device 340 You may comprise in the aspect from which changes. In this case, since it is not necessary to strictly manage the timing of the state change of the distribution device 340, the distribution device 340 can be supported loosely, and the load required for the state change can be reduced.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the portion of the sorting device 340 that collides with the sphere is configured with an arc shape (the arc wall portion 343) is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, you may comprise from the flat plate-shaped part of the part corresponding to the circular arc wall part 343. FIG. In this case, when a ball enters the sorting device 340 while the sorting device 340 is returning to the initial state, the sorting device 340 is rotated by a load applied from the ball and returned to the changed state. Thereby, the period during which the sorting device 340 is maintained in the change state can be extended.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the sorting device 340 is caused to return by changing the center of gravity has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the sorting device 340 is returned using a product whose urging force changes depending on the moving direction (a moving resistance is applied only in one direction) or a cylinder product whose moving resistance is changed for each direction using an orifice. It may be operated. In this case, maintainability can be improved by using a commercially available product. In addition, by configuring the rotational resistance of the rotating shaft of the sorting device 340 in a manner that is small in the forward rotation and large in the reverse rotation, a constant biasing force is applied to the sorting device 340, so that the returning operation of the sorting device 340 takes time. Delays can occur.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the sphere that has flowed from the fan-shaped member 410 to the inflow port 435 is guided through the delay flow path 436 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, when another floor surface is formed below the inflow port 435 (by forming a floor on which the sphere can roll in two stages), the sphere that has flowed into the inflow port 435 from the fan-shaped member 410 again becomes the floor. You may comprise in the aspect which rolls a surface and enters the winning opening 64. In this case, since the period during which the ball rolls on the floor surface can be extended, it is possible to extend the period during which the player pays attention to the movement of the ball and stops the launch of the ball. Therefore, it is possible to digest the change in the winnings that have been held during that time, and to suppress the occurrence of overflow.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the fan-shaped member 410 is tilted in a state where the rotation axis is aligned in the left-right direction has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, you may make it tilt in the state which put the rotating shaft along the front-back direction. In this case, the sphere can be dropped toward the prize winning opening 64 along the inclination of the arc portion of the fan-shaped member 410 (the position in the left-right direction can be corrected).

  Although the case where the fan-shaped member 410 operates with the weight of a sphere has been described in the first embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the fan-shaped member 410 may be configured to be electrically operated in a certain repetitive operation mode. In this case, a plurality of types of combinations of operations of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 can be configured. For example, the front fan-shaped member 410 is in a raised position and the rear fan-shaped member 410 is in a lying position, and the front fan-shaped member 410 is in a raised position and a rear fan-shaped The state in which the member 410 is raised, the state in which the front fan-shaped member 410 is laid down, the state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side is laid down, and the state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the front side lies down. And a state in which the fan-shaped member 410 on the back side is raised up can be configured, and the number of combinations of the states of the pair of fan-shaped members 410 can be increased.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the pair of fan-shaped members 410 are configured from the same shape has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, as compared with the fan-shaped member 410 on the front side, the fan-shaped member on the back side may be configured to have a shape in which the width in the left-right direction is increased. In this case, the action (push-back action) associated with the inclination of the fan-shaped member is also applied to the sphere disposed at a position above the fan-shaped member on the back side at a position separated from the center position in the left-right direction of the fan-shaped member 410 Can be generated.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the outlet of the delay channel 436 is displaced in the left-right direction with respect to the prize winning port 64 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the delay flow path 436 below the pair of left and right inlets 435 may merge at the center of the left and right, and the outlet thereof may be disposed directly above the winning prize opening 64. In this case, it is possible to improve the rate at which the balls discharged from the outlet of the delay channel 436 to the game area enter the winning port 64.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

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A lottery opportunity even if a game ball enters the first state in which a game ball enters and a state in which the game ball enters in the first state is switched. In a gaming machine that includes a detection entrance that can be configured to be in a second state to which no is given, and that returns to the first state when a predetermined return period elapses after being switched to the second state When a plurality of game balls are entered, a comparison is made with a period from when the first game ball, which is one of the plurality of game balls, enters to the detection entrance. And a delay means for delaying a period from when the second game ball, which is another game ball, enters the ball to be sent to the detection entrance, and a period delayed by the delay means is equal to or longer than the return period A gaming machine A1 characterized in that

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, information is acquired based on the entrance of the game ball and the game ball entered into the entrance, and the display means is based on the information. There is a game machine that dynamically displays the image (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156058). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, it is possible to store up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of information acquired based on the game ball entering the entrance, and it is impossible to store any more. Although it is configured, if a plurality of game balls continuously enter the entrance at short intervals, the upper limit of the memorable number is reached (second state), and so-called overflow may occur. There was a problem. Therefore, it is necessary for the player to reduce the number of balls to be continuously launched by self-judgment, or to play the game while always checking the number of stored information, which places a burden on the player.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, the period from the time when the first game ball enters the detection entrance to the time when the second game ball enters the detection entrance is determined from the return period by the delay means. Since the second game ball is prevented from entering the detection entrance in the second state, the detection entrance is in the second state when the first game ball enters the detection entrance. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to form a vacant space in the number that can be stored before the second game ball enters the detection entrance, and the occurrence of overflow can be suppressed.

  The period delayed by the delay means is at least longer than the period of one dynamic display mode performed by the dynamic display means such as a liquid crystal device, and is the longest in the case where the number of information storage means is the upper limit. It is desirable that the period is longer than the period of the dynamic display mode.

  The configuration of the delay means is not particularly limited, and various modes can be considered. For example, a mode in which the path through which the game ball flows down may be distributed by the movable member, or a mode in which the path through which the game ball flows down may be allocated depending on the relationship between the shape of the flow path and the collision of the ball.

  In the gaming machine A1, the delay means distributes the game balls to a plurality of paths and distributes the distribution balls from the first position to the second position by passing the game balls, and the distribution means includes the distribution means. An urging means for generating an urging force for changing the attitude from the second attitude toward the first attitude; and the first game ball that has passed through the allocating means when the allocating means is in the first attitude to guide the detection. A first guide flow path for sending a ball to the ball opening, and the detection game entrance for guiding the second game ball that has passed through the distributing means immediately before the distributing means returns from the second posture to the first posture. A second guide flow path for sending a ball to the second guide flow path, and a period during which the second game ball passes through the second guide flow path is compared with a period during which the first game ball passes through the first guide flow path. The delay period Gaming machine A2, characterized in that it is configured as a difference between these periods.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A1, the delay means includes a distribution means, a first guide flow path to which the game balls are distributed by the distribution means, a second guide flow path, and a distribution means. An urging means for returning the posture, and compared with a period until the first game ball that has previously passed through the sorting means and guided through the first guide channel reaches the detection entrance, It is possible to lengthen the period until the second game ball that passes through the sorting means and is guided through the second guiding flow path reaches the detection entrance immediately before the sorting means returns to the first posture by the biasing means. Since the delay period is configured as the difference between these periods, the period during which the game ball flows down is more reliable than when the flow path of the game ball is determined at random, such as when the game ball collides with the nail. Can be made longer and the game ball is detected It can be shifted reliably the timing of reaching the sphere outlet.

  In addition, since the posture of the distribution means is returned by the biasing means, the game balls are distributed until the game balls arrive at the distribution means at intervals (when there is no need to delay the game balls coming later). It is possible to prevent the second guide channel from being distributed by the means.

  In the gaming machine A2, the distribution means includes a first wall portion that faces the game ball in a flow-down direction when the first posture is set, and a game ball that is in contact with the first wall portion. A second wall portion disposed at a sandwiched position, and the second wall portion receives a load along a flow-down direction from the game ball, thereby causing the first posture from the second posture of the distribution means. A gaming machine A3 characterized in that a posture change in a direction toward the posture is suppressed.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A2, the second wall portion disposed at a position sandwiching the gaming ball colliding with the distributing means with the first wall portion is provided along the flow direction from the gaming ball. Since the distribution means is restrained from changing its posture in the direction from the second posture to the first posture by receiving the load, a game ball that has passed through the distribution means first passes through the distribution means later. The action of the sphere can prevent the flow from being hindered and the flow from being delayed.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the distribution unit includes a dividing unit that divides a game ball that flows down continuously and guides only one ball to the first guide channel, and changes its posture according to the weight of the game ball. A gaming machine A4 configured as described above, wherein the dividing means functions by changing the posture of the distributing means.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A2 or A3, the dividing means of the distributing means divides the balls that flow down continuously, and the plurality of balls are guided to the first guide channel. This can be prevented without adding a drive source.

  In addition, as the dividing means, a means for pushing the game balls toward the second guide flow path by projecting toward the inside of the flow path, or a series of game balls connected by projecting toward the inside of the flow path is used. Examples of the means that are inserted in between and that separate the game balls are exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A4, the distribution means includes a first wall portion that faces the game ball in a flow-down direction when the first posture is set, and a game ball that is in contact with the first wall portion. A second wall portion disposed at a sandwiched position, and the second wall portion is moved to the second game ball in the moving direction when the distribution means changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture. The gaming machine A5 is configured in such a manner that the game ball is introduced into the second guide channel by collision.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A4, when the sorting means collides with the second game ball in the moving direction during the posture change, a game is played between the sorting means and the first guide channel. It is possible to prevent the sorting means from malfunctioning due to the sphere being caught.

  Here, for example, when the sorting means is operated electrically, the sorting means operates regardless of the position of the game ball, so that the game ball is located away from the entrance of the second guide flow path and the sorting means When the sorting unit operates in a direction in which the distance between the sorting unit and the side wall of the first guide flow path is narrowed in a state where the sorting unit is arranged at a position between the side wall of the first guide channel and the first guide channel side wall, There is a possibility that a game ball is sandwiched between the guide channel and the sorting means malfunctions.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A5, since the operation of the distribution device is not electric but occurs with the weight of the game ball, the distribution unit does not operate in a state where the distribution unit causes malfunction due to the arrangement of the game balls. Thus, the positional relationship and the shape relationship can be designed in advance. As a result, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the distribution means.

  In the gaming machine A5, a position where a plurality of game balls reach the sorting means, and one game ball contacts the first wall portion, so that the other game ball contacts in the moving direction of the second wall portion. In the connected ball introduction state in which the distribution means is changed in posture until the one guide ball and the side surface forming the inlet of the second guide channel from the first guide channel, the first guide flow A gaming machine A6, which is a distance between end faces with a side surface on the downstream side of the road, and a distance along the extending direction of the first guide flow path is equal to or less than a radius of the game ball.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A5, in the connected ball introduction state, when the other gaming ball is connected to the one gaming ball and reaches the sorting means, the center of the other gaming ball is the second. Since it is arranged in a region inside the second guide channel when the guide channel is extended, the game ball can be pushed along the side surface of the second guide channel, and the game ball is inserted into the second guide channel. Can be introduced.

  In the gaming machines A4 to A6, the distribution means performs a return operation from the second posture to the first posture over a period longer than the return period.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machines A4 to A6, it is possible to reliably prevent the second gaming ball from entering the detection entrance while the entrance detection port is in the second state. be able to.

  In the case where the dynamic display mode of the display device is a mode in which a short-term one is more easily selected as the number of detected entrances is larger, the length of the predetermined dynamic display mode is at least the detection input. It is desirable that the length of the shortest dynamic display mode in the case where the number of memories stored in the bulb opening is the upper limit is set.

<Overflow suppression by making the stage operable with the weight of the ball>
A lottery opportunity even if a game ball enters the first state in which a game ball enters and a state in which the game ball enters in the first state is switched. In a gaming machine that includes a detection entrance that can be configured to be in a second state to which no is given, and that returns to the first state when a predetermined return period elapses after being switched to the second state The rolling means is configured to have an optimum drop portion that is a descent start position at which a game ball can easily enter the detection entrance and to allow the game ball to roll on the upper surface in a manner that the game ball passes through the optimum drop portion. And the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game ball starts to descend from the optimum drop part with an interval equal to or longer than the return period.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the game ball has an optimum drop portion arranged as a descending start portion that is easy to enter the detection entrance, and the game ball arranged on the upper surface has the optimum fall portion. There is a gaming machine provided with rolling means (so-called “stage”) configured to be able to roll in a passing manner (see, for example, JP 2011-1556058 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the second game ball rides on the rolling means before the first game ball that first rides on the rolling means descends from the rolling means. In some cases, the two game balls may descend from the optimal drop part in a short period of time, and there is a problem that overflow may occur at the detection entrance.

  This is different from the state where the game balls flow down while colliding with the nail, and the game balls reciprocate in the left-right direction in a manner that passes the optimum drop part (the game balls reciprocate along a specific route). Is a particular problem on rolling means that tend to collide frequently.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game balls start descending one by one with a gap from the optimum drop portion, so that the game can be played at the detection entrance in a short period of time. It is possible to prevent the balls from entering the ball together. Therefore, even when a plurality of game balls ride on the rolling means, it is possible to suppress overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  The gaming machine B1 includes an introduction flow path for introducing a game ball to the rolling means, and the rolling means is configured to introduce a game ball from the introduction flow path and guide the game ball to the optimum drop portion. 1 floor member is provided, the 1st floor member is formed so that operation is possible by the weight of the game ball which rolls, and the speed toward the 1st floor member of the game ball which arrives later by the operation is reduced. A gaming machine B2 that operates in a manner.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B1, when the game ball rides on the first floor member of the rolling means, the first floor member operates by the weight of the game ball, Since the speed of the sphere toward the first floor member can be reduced, the interval between the game ball riding on the first floor member and the game ball facing the first floor member can be increased. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  In addition, as a case where the speed toward the first floor member of the game ball is reduced, for example, when the speed of the game ball toward the first floor member is decreased (braking), or when the game ball is stopped, The case where the game ball is moved in the direction opposite to the direction toward the first floor member (reverse running) is exemplified.

  In addition, as a method of reducing the speed of the game ball toward the first floor member, for example, a method in which the first floor member is inclined to move away from the first floor member, or an upper surface of the first floor member is used. Examples include a method of projecting a speed-reducing protrusion and a method of projecting a magnet at a position where a magnetic force can act on the game ball on the first floor member.

  In the gaming machine B2, the optimal drop portion is disposed on the first floor member, and the first floor member is configured to operate when the game ball is dropped from the optimal drop portion. The moving means is placed in the vicinity of the first floor member before and after the game ball drops from the optimum drop portion, and the optimum drop of other game balls heading for the optimum drop portion within a predetermined period of time. A gaming machine B3, comprising a prevention means for preventing the player from reaching the section.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B2, the first floor member is configured to operate when the gaming ball falls from the optimum dropping portion, and the rolling means is a gaming ball from the optimum dropping portion. Before and after the ball is dropped, it is placed on the first floor member and prevents other game balls heading for the optimum drop part within a predetermined period by the prevention means. Therefore, a plurality of game balls are connected to the optimum drop part. Even in this case, after the earliest game ball has fallen from the optimum drop portion, it is possible to prevent other game balls from continuously falling from the optimum drop portion. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an overflow from occurring at the detection entrance.

  In the gaming machine B3, the prevention means can be configured to be in a prevention state in which a game ball can be prevented and in a passage state in which a game ball cannot be prevented, and the optimum immediately after the game ball has dropped from the optimum drop portion As a state of the falling part, a suitable falling state in which the game ball has fallen in a manner that makes it easy to enter the gaming ball into the detection entrance, and a game ball entering the detection entrance compared to the suitable falling state A normal fall state in which the game ball has fallen in a difficult manner, and the prevention means is set to the prevention state when the preferred fall state is set, and the prevention means is set to the normal fall state. A gaming machine B4, characterized in that is in a passing state.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B3, when the optimum falling portion is in the preferred falling state, the prevention means is in the preventing state and the optimum falling portion is in the normal falling state. Since the prevention means is in a passing state, the prevention of the game ball is prevented until the game ball falling from the optimal drop portion does not enter the detection entrance. It can suppress that the timing to enter a ball is meaninglessly delayed.

  In the gaming machine B3 or B4, the gaming machine B5 is provided with a ball sending means for sending the game ball prevented by the preventing means in a direction away from the optimum dropping portion.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B3 or B4, the game ball prevented by the prevention means by the pitching means is sent in a direction away from the optimum falling part, thereby making the movement of the gaming ball intense. Since it is possible to earn a period until the game ball reaches the optimum falling portion again, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of overflow at the detection entrance while improving the interest of the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B5, an intermediate floor member that introduces a game ball to the first floor member is provided, the intermediate floor member is operable, and descends in a direction away from the first floor member by the operation A gaming machine B6 in which the intermediate floor member changes its state to an inclined state.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines B2 to B5, the intermediate floor member is inclined downward in the direction away from the first floor member, so that the game ball reaching the intermediate floor member Gravitational acceleration can be generated in a direction away from the first floor member. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the separation width between the game ball arranged on the first floor member and the game ball reaching the intermediate floor member from being reduced.

  In the gaming machine B6, the intermediate floor member is disposed in a pair on both sides of the first floor member, and the posture change of the intermediate floor member alternately occurs in the pair of intermediate floor members.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B6, a pair of intermediate floor members are arranged on both sides of the first floor member, and the posture change of the intermediate floor member occurs alternately between the pair of intermediate floor members. When game balls are directed to both the pair of intermediate floor members, the timing at which those game balls are decelerated can be shifted, and the timing at which these game balls reach the first floor member can be shifted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the game ball from being congested near the optimum falling part.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B7, in the rolling means, the reciprocating motion in the left-right direction has finished converging, and the game ball that has reached the optimum drop portion and passes through the introduction flow path to the first floor member A gaming machine B8, which is configured in a manner to prevent a collision with a game ball flowing down.

  According to the gaming machine B8, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B2 to B7, in the rolling means, the game ball that has reached the optimal drop portion after the reciprocating motion in the left-right direction has converged and passes through the introduction channel Since it is configured in such a manner as to prevent a collision with the game ball flowing down toward the first floor member, the game ball immediately before falling from the optimum drop part is collided with another game ball and is detected. It is possible to prevent the game balls from falling in a direction away from each other and from colliding with each other from passing through the detection entrance.

  A gaming machine F1 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

One of the gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine provided with rolling means that rolls a gaming ball toward a entrance where a lottery opportunity can be obtained based on the incoming game ball (for example, patents) Literature 1: JP 2011-156058 A).
However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the action of the rolling means. This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the action of the rolling means is good.
<Means>
In order to achieve this purpose, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 is switched between the first state in which a game ball enters and a game ball enters in the first state. And a second state in which a lottery opportunity is not given even if a game ball enters, and a detection entrance that can be configured is provided, and after switching to the second state, a predetermined return In the gaming machine that returns to the first state after a lapse of time, the gaming ball has an optimal falling portion that is a descent start position where the gaming ball can easily enter the detection entrance, and the gaming ball has the optimal falling portion. Rolling means configured to roll on the upper surface in a passing manner is provided, and the rolling means operates in such a manner that the game ball starts to descend from the optimum dropping portion with an interval equal to or longer than the return period.
The gaming machine of technical idea 2 is the gaming machine of technical idea 1, comprising an introduction flow path for introducing a game ball to the rolling means, wherein the rolling means introduces a game ball from the introduction flow path And a first floor member that guides the game ball to the optimum drop portion, and the first floor member is formed so as to be operable by the weight of the rolling game ball, and the game reaches later by the operation. Operate in a manner that reduces the speed of the sphere toward the first floor member.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 2, wherein the optimum falling portion is disposed on the first floor member, and the first floor member is moved from the optimum falling portion to a game ball. The rolling means is placed in the vicinity of the first floor member before and after the game ball is dropped from the optimum drop portion, and within a predetermined period of time. There is provided a preventing means for preventing another game ball heading for the optimum drop part from reaching the optimum drop part.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the action of the rolling means can be improved.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the action of the rolling means can be improved by the operation of the first floor member.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, it is possible that the balls from the rolling means continuously enter the entrance by the operation of the first floor member. By preventing it, the effect | action of a rolling means can be made favorable.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
64 Winning entrance (part of detection entrance)
300 Delay device (delay means)
312 Second groove (a part of the first guide channel)
312d Detection port (part of detection entrance)
313 Third groove (a part of the second guide channel)
340 Sorting device (sorting means)
341 First wall (first wall)
342 Second wall (second wall)
342a Tip convex part (part of dividing means)
350 Second adjusting device (biasing means)
400 Delayed floor device (rolling means)
410 Fan-shaped member (first floor member, part of prevention means, part of ball feeding means, intermediate floor member)
411a Chamfered part (optimal drop part)
436 Delay channel (part of pitching means)
P1, P4, P6, P21 ball (first game ball)
P2, P5, P7, P22 ball (second game ball)
P11, P12 balls (game balls, other game balls)

Claims (3)

A lottery opportunity even if a game ball enters the first state in which a game ball enters and a state in which the game ball enters in the first state is switched. In a gaming machine that includes a detection entrance that can be configured to be in a second state to which no is given, and that returns to the first state when a predetermined return period elapses after being switched to the second state ,
Rolling means configured to have an optimal drop portion that is a descent start position at which a game ball can easily enter the detection entrance, and to allow the game ball to roll on the upper surface in a manner that the game ball passes through the optimal drop portion. Prepared,
The rolling means operates in such a manner that the game ball starts to descend from the optimum drop part with an interval equal to or longer than the return period. An introduction flow path for introducing a game ball into the rolling means;
The rolling means includes a first floor member that introduces a game ball from the introduction flow path and guides the game ball to the optimum drop portion,
The first floor member is formed so as to be operable by the weight of the rolling game ball, and operates in a manner to reduce the speed of the game ball that reaches later by the operation toward the first floor member. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optimal drop portion is disposed on the first floor member,
The first floor member is configured in an aspect that operates when dropping a game ball from the optimum drop part,
The rolling means is placed in the vicinity of the first floor member before and after the game ball falls from the optimal drop part, and the other game balls heading for the optimal drop part within a predetermined period of time, The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising prevention means for preventing the optimum falling portion from being reached.

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