JP2019187654A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a performance effect using game balls.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine is configured so that, a first performance in which game balls guided by a guide part 62 are distributed to any of three paths by a distribution part 63, is executed. The Pachinko machine is configured so that, a second performance in which game balls are rolled on a stage 80 is executed. The first performance and the second performance are executed at positions deviated in a cross direction. Since, a path of the game balls guided by the guide part 62 and a path of the game balls guided by the stage 80 are different each other, a path on which the game balls flow down, is diversified. Therefore, a performance effect using the game balls can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that guides a game ball to a distribution unit is known. For example, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a stage, guide paths provided on the left and right sides of the stage, and a distribution unit provided on the stage. All of the game balls guided by the respective guide paths are guided to the distribution unit. The game balls guided to the distribution unit are distributed to either a lost hole or a chance hole provided in the distribution unit.

JP 2014-161397 A

  In the above gaming machines, all the game balls guided by the guide path are guided to the distribution unit, so there is a possibility that the effect using the game balls becomes monotonous.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved performance effects using game balls.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a guide unit that guides a game ball that has entered a warp hole provided in the game board to a center side of the game board, and the route of the game ball guided by the guide unit. The game ball that has entered from a route different from the route through which the guide unit guides the game ball reciprocally rolls at a position on one side in the front-rear direction with respect to the distribution unit. A game ball that rolls on the stage and is guided to a position that avoids the distribution unit.

  According to the above configuration, the effect that the game balls guided by the guide unit are distributed by the distribution unit and the effect that the game balls roll on the stage are executed at positions shifted in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the player who is in front of the gaming machine seems to use the specific area for various effects using the game ball. Further, since the route of the game ball guided by the guide unit is different from the route of the game ball guided by the stage, the route of the game ball is diversified. Therefore, a gaming machine with improved performance effect using a game ball is realized.

  In the gaming machine, the stage may include a rolling surface on which the game ball reciprocally rolls, and at least a part of the rolling surface may be in a position overlapping the guide unit in front view. In this case, at least a part of the path along which the game ball rolls on the rolling surface overlaps with the path along which the game ball is guided by the guide unit in front view. Therefore, the player who is on the front side of the gaming machine seems to use the specific area for various effects using the game ball. Therefore, the gaming machine can further improve the effect of using the game ball.

  In the gaming machine, the game ball discharged from the stage may pass through a path that is vertically displaced from the guide unit. In this case, since the space at a position shifted in the vertical direction with respect to the guide portion can be effectively used, the gaming machine can be reduced in size.

  In the gaming machine, the game ball discharged from the stage may pass through a path shifted in the vertical direction from the distribution unit. In this case, the space at a position shifted in the vertical direction with respect to the distribution unit can be effectively utilized, so that the gaming machine can be reduced in size.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a game board 2. FIG. FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a production unit 60 and a stage 80. It is sectional drawing of the stage 80 in the arrow direction of the AA line of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the stage 80 in the arrow direction of the BB line of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the stage 80 in the arrow direction of the CC line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the stage 80 in the arrow direction of the DD line | wire of FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of rolling of a game ball P on a stage 80. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  A mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. A game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square shape, and its front surface is protected by a glass frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. Below the game board 2 is provided an upper plate 5 that supplies the game balls P to the launcher and receives the prize balls. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball P is provided. Speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the glass frame 13.

  A substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. A frame body 67 is attached to the game area 4. The upper portion of the frame body 67 is a guide rail 20 formed in an arc shape. The frame 67 surrounds the display device 28 that is an LCD in a front view. The display device 28 includes a display surface 28A that displays various kinds of information to the player. The display surface 28 </ b> A is exposed forward from a central opening 8 provided in the central portion of the game board 2.

  A first nail row 21 and a second nail row 22 are provided on the game board 2 below the central opening 8. Each of the first nail row 21 and the second nail row 22 is formed by a plurality of game nails 23 driven into the game board 2. The first nail row 21 is arranged from the upper left side to the lower right side, and the second nail row 22 is arranged from the upper right side to the lower left side. The first nail row 21 and the second nail row 22 guide the game ball P toward the center side and the lower side of the game board 2. The game ball P guided by the first nail row 21 or the second nail row 22 can flow down toward the two life nails 29. The game ball P passes between the two life nails 29 and then passes through the normal symbol starting gate 14 below the game ball P. That is, the first nail row 21 and the second nail row 22 guide the game ball P flowing down the game area 4 toward the normal symbol starting gate 14. The normal hit determination is executed when the game ball P passes through the normal symbol start gate 14. The game ball P that has passed through the normal symbol start gate 14 wins a winning opening 16 below it. An out port 19 is provided below the winning port 16. Hereinafter, the first nail row 21 and the second nail row 22 are collectively referred to as a nail guide portion 27.

  A lower portion of the frame body 67 is a restricting portion 25 formed in a substantially V shape in a front view. The front surface of the restriction portion 25 is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board 2. When viewed from the front, the shortest vertical distance between each game nail 23 constituting the nail guide portion 27 and the lower end of the restricting portion 25 is smaller than the outer diameter of the game ball P. In this embodiment, the game ball It is smaller than the radius of P. Accordingly, the game ball P guided downward by the first nail row 21 and the second nail row 22 is restricted from moving backward by the restriction portion 25. In the present embodiment, the shortest vertical distance between each game nail 23 constituting the nail guide portion 27 and the upper end of the restricting portion 25 is 1.5 times or more the outer diameter of the game ball P in front view.

  On the lower right side with respect to the central opening 8, ordinary electric accessories 31 to 33 are provided in order from the top. Opening and closing members 35 to 37 are provided in the ordinary electric accessories 31 to 33, respectively. When the normal hit comes out by the normal hit determination triggered by the passing of the game ball P through the normal symbol starting gate 14, the opening / closing member 35 is opened. Thereby, the game ball P can be awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 31. When the game ball P enters the ordinary electric accessory 31, the normal hit determination is performed, and when the normal hit comes out, the opening / closing member 36 is opened. When the opening / closing member 36 is opened, the game ball P can be awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 32. When the game ball P wins the ordinary electric accessory 32, the normal hit determination is performed, and when the normal hit is found, the opening / closing member 37 is opened. As a result, the game ball P can be awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 33.

  On the right side of the central opening 8, a normal symbol start gate 15 and a normal electric accessory 34 are provided in order from the bottom. When the game ball P passes through the normal symbol start gate 15, the normal hit determination is performed. When the normal hit comes out, the movable member 38 provided in the normal electric accessory 34 is opened. As a result, the game ball P can be awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 34.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an effect unit 60 is provided below the frame body 67. The production unit 60 includes a left guide unit 61, a guide unit 62, a distribution unit 63, and a stage member 70. The left guide portion 61 is a so-called warp path, and extends substantially from the upper left to the lower right and further downward. The left guide part 61 is formed of a transparent member. The upstream end portion of the left guide portion 61 is a warp hole 61A that faces the upper left. The downstream end portion of the left guide portion 61 is a discharge port (not shown) that faces downward. The guide 62 extends from the position directly below the discharge port of the left guide 61 toward the lower right side. The guide part 62 is formed in a concave shape that opens upward. The distribution unit 63 is a so-called crune provided on the center side of the game board 2. The distribution part 63 is formed integrally with the downstream end part (right end part) of the guide part 62. The distribution unit 63 includes a central hole 64, a left hole 65, and a right hole 66. These three holes are circular holes in plan view through which the game ball P can pass, and are below the downstream end of the guide part 62.

  The stage member 70 is a concave member provided below the distribution unit 63 and is open toward the upper side and the front side. The stage member 70 includes a left rolling surface 75, a right rolling surface 76, and a lower rolling surface 77. The left rolling surface 75 extends to the lower left from a position directly below the left hole 65 and further extends to the front lower side. The right rolling surface 76 extends right below from a position directly below the right hole 66 and further extends forward and downward. The left rolling surface 75 and the right rolling surface 76 are symmetrical to each other. The lower rolling surface 77 is a surface connected to the downstream end of the left rolling surface 75 and the downstream end of the right rolling surface 76. In the present embodiment, the left rolling surface 75, the right rolling surface 76, and the lower rolling surface 77 are formed integrally with each other, but may be formed separately from each other.

The lower rolling surface 77 includes two curved surfaces 77A arranged side by side, an inclined surface 77B formed between the two curved surfaces 77A, and a normal symbol start port 77C. The curved surface 77A is recessed downward in an arc shape and extends in the front-rear direction. The left curved surface 77A is located at the upper left of the left life nail 29, and the right curved surface 77A is located at the upper right of the right life nail 29. The inclined surface 77B is provided directly below the central hole 64 and is above the two curved surfaces 77A. The inclined surface 77B is inclined downward and rearward. The normal symbol start port 77C is formed on the rear side of the inclined surface 77B. The inclined surface 77B and the normal symbol start port 77C are arranged at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the stage member 70.

  When the game ball P wins the normal symbol start port 77C, a normal hit determination is performed. The winning probability of the normal hit determination triggered by the winning of the game ball P at the normal symbol starting port 77C is the hit probability of the normal hit determination triggered by the passing of the game ball P of the normal symbol starting gate 14 (see FIG. 1). Higher than.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a stage 80 extending in the left-right direction is provided between the guide unit 62 and the display surface 28A (see FIG. 2). Only the game ball P that suddenly jumps up while rolling the nail guide portion 27 (see FIG. 2) can reach the stage 80. That is, a game ball P that rolls other than the nail guide portion 27 (for example, a game ball P that rolls on the guide portion 62 and the sorting portion 63) cannot reach the stage 80. The game ball P that has reached the stage 80 can roll back and forth on the stage 80 in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction. The stage 80 includes a left rolling part 88, a right rolling part 89, and a front wall part 87.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, the left rolling part 88 includes a first rolling surface 81, a second rolling surface 82, and a third rolling surface 83 in order from the left side. In the present embodiment, these three rolling surfaces are all formed in a planar shape. In plan view, the first rolling surface 81 has a substantially trapezoidal shape, and the second rolling surface 82 and the third rolling surface 83 have a substantially triangular shape. The right end of the first rolling surface 81 and the left end of the second rolling surface 82 are connected to each other, and the right end of the second rolling surface 82 and the left end of the third rolling surface 83 are connected to each other.

  The first rolling surface 81 is inclined downward toward the connection portion with the second rolling surface 82 (that is, toward the right side). The second rolling surface 82 is inclined from the rear upper side toward the front lower side. The third rolling surface 83 is inclined toward the connecting portion with the second rolling surface 82 (that is, toward the left side). In the present embodiment, the first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83 are surfaces having different gradients. Of these three rolling surfaces, the steepest rolling surface and the slowest rolling surface may be arbitrarily set.

  The right rolling part 89 is symmetrical with the left rolling part 88. The right rolling part 89 includes a first rolling surface 81, a second rolling surface 82, and a third rolling surface 83 in order from the right side. The left end of the third rolling surface 83 of the right rolling portion 89 is connected to the right end of the third rolling surface 83 of the left rolling portion 88. In order to avoid duplication of explanation, detailed explanation of the right rolling part 89 is omitted.

  In the left rolling portion 88 of the stage 80, the right rear portion of the first rolling surface 81, the rear portion of the second rolling surface 82, and the left rear portion of the third rolling surface 83 are substantially the same as the lower portion of the guide portion 62. In the height position. That is, at least a part of the first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83 of the left rolling portion 88 is in a position overlapping the guide portion 62 in front view.

  The front wall portion 87 is a wall portion constituting the front end portion of the stage 80, and has a rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The front wall portion 87 is formed in front of the two first rolling surfaces 81 of the stage 80 and in front of the two third rolling surfaces 83. The front wall portion 87 is provided with two discharge opening portions 87A that are opened in the front-rear direction. The two discharge openings 87A face the front ends of the two second rolling surfaces 82, respectively. The discharge opening 87 </ b> A is substantially at the same height as the front end of the second rolling surface 82. The discharge opening 87A can discharge the game ball P reciprocally rolled on the stage 80 toward the front. The two discharge openings 87A are provided at positions in the left-right direction that are arranged with the distribution unit 63 in between. That is, the discharge opening 87 </ b> A discharges the game ball P forward at a position shifted in the left-right direction with respect to the distribution unit 63.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a guide discharge unit 90 is provided in front of the stage 80. The guide discharge unit 90 discharges the game ball P rolling on the stage 80 toward the front. The guide discharge unit 90 is a plate-like member that is visible to the player. The guide discharge unit 90 includes two discharge channels 91 and two specific recesses 92. The discharge channel 91 and the specific recess 92 are both substantially U-shaped recesses in front view and extend in the front-rear direction. The discharge channel 91 and the specific recess 92 are visible to the player.

  The two discharge flow paths 91 are arranged in the left-right direction with the distribution part 63 in between. The left discharge passage 91 extends in the front-rear direction below the guide portion 62. The front end of the left discharge channel 91 is above the left rolling surface 75 of the stage member 70. The front end portion of the right discharge channel 91 is above the right rolling surface 76 of the stage member 70. The width dimension of the discharge channel 91 (that is, the inner dimension in the left-right direction) is about 1.01 to 1.10 times the outer diameter of the game ball P. The shortest distance in the vertical direction between the bottom 91A (see FIG. 3) of the left discharge channel 91 and the guide 62 is longer than the outer diameter of the game ball P. Therefore, the game ball P flowing down the left discharge channel 91 does not contact the guide portion 62.

  The two specific recesses 92 are arranged in the left-right direction with the two discharge channels 91 therebetween. The two specific recesses 92 are above the two discharge channels 91. The two specific recesses 92 are provided in front of the front wall portion 87. Therefore, the game ball P rolling on the stage 80 cannot reach the two specific recesses 92.

  The left specific recess 92 overlaps the left portion of the first rolling surface 81 of the left rolling portion 88 in front view, and the right specific recess 92 is the right portion of the first rolling surface 81 of the right rolling portion 89. And overlap in front view. The width dimension of the specific recess 92 (that is, the inner dimension in the left-right direction) is about 1.01 to 1.10 times the outer diameter of the game ball P, and is substantially the same as the width dimension of the discharge channel 91. It is. The shortest distance in the vertical direction between the bottom 92A (see FIG. 3) of the specific recess 92 on the left side and the guide 62 is shorter than the outer diameter of the game ball P.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the flow-down operation of the game ball P entering the warp hole 61A will be described. When the game ball P flowing down the left side of the game area 4 enters the warp hole 61 </ b> A, it is discharged downward from the discharge port of the left guide part 61 and falls to the guide part 62. The game ball P is guided to the lower right side along a route 151 along the guide unit 62. The game ball P reaches the distribution unit 63. Thereafter, after rolling so as to turn below the guide portion 62, the game ball P in the sorting portion 63 passes through any one of the central hole 64, the left hole 65, and the right hole 66. Fall down.

  The game ball P that has passed through the central hole 64 follows the path 101 extending in the vertical direction and falls onto the inclined surface 77B. The game ball P is easily won in the normal symbol starting port 77C by being guided rearward and downward by the inclined surface 77B. The game ball P may roll from the inclined surface 77B toward one of the two curved surfaces 77A.

  The game ball P that has passed through the left hole 65 follows the path 102 extending along the left rolling surface 75, rolls on the left rolling surface 75, and reaches the lower rolling surface 77. Thereafter, the game ball P reciprocally rolls in the left-right direction between the two curved surfaces 77A, for example. When the momentum of the game ball P in the left-right direction is weakened, the game ball P is discharged forward along the left curved surface 77A or the right curved surface 77A (paths 104 and 105). The game ball P discharged from the left curved surface 77A rolls down the first nail row 21 and flows down to the lower side of the game area 4, for example. The game ball P discharged from the left curved surface 77A may pass between the two life nails 29. The same applies to the game ball P discharged from the right curved surface 77A. The game ball P may reach the inclined surface 77B while reciprocally rolling in the left-right direction between the two curved surfaces 77A, and may be guided toward the normal symbol starting port 77C.

  The game ball P that has passed through the right hole 66 follows the path 103 along the right rolling surface 76 and reaches the lower rolling surface 77. Thereafter, the game ball P performs the same rolling operation as the game ball P that has passed through the left hole 65. Detailed description is omitted to avoid duplication of explanation.

  The flow of the game ball P that reaches the stage 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. The game ball P that has been rolling on the second nail row 22 of the nail guide portion 27 may jump up suddenly by hitting the head of any of the game nails 23, for example. The game ball P that jumps up at the nail guide portion 27 may be the game ball P discharged from the stage member 70. Among the splashed game balls P, the game balls P that have passed through the upper portion of the restricting portion 25 and moved backward can reach the stage 80. The possibility that the game ball P reaches the stage 80 is significantly lower than the possibility that the game ball P enters the warp hole 61A.

  When the game ball P that has reached the stage 80 falls on the first rolling surface 81 of the right rolling unit 89, the first rolling surface 81 guides the gaming ball P toward the second rolling surface 82. The game ball P rolls the second rolling surface 82, the third rolling surface 83, the third rolling surface 83, the second rolling surface 82, and the first rolling surface 81 in order, Roll to the left. Thereafter, the game ball P is guided toward the connecting portion between the first rolling surface 81 and the second rolling surface 82 by the first rolling surface 81 of the left rolling part 88. In this way, the game ball P reciprocally swings in the left-right direction on the stage 80 along the path 153 as an example. Even when the game ball P rolls forward, the game ball P is bounced back by contact with the front wall portion 87. That is, the front wall portion 87 restricts the game ball P from being discharged forward. Therefore, on the stage 80, the game ball P may roll back and forth in the front-rear direction.

  The momentum in the left-right direction of the game ball P rolling on the stage 80 will eventually weaken. In either case of the left rolling part 88 or the right rolling part 89, the game ball P is guided toward the second rolling surface 82 by the first rolling surface 81 and the third rolling surface 83, The second rolling surface 82 hardly rolls in the left-right direction. By being guided forward and downward by the second rolling surface 82, the game ball P is discharged forward from one of the two discharge openings 87A.

  The game ball P discharged from the left discharge opening 87A is discharged forward by the discharge channel 91 on the left side (path 154). That is, it passes below the guide portion 62 and is discharged forward. Thereafter, the game ball P falls to the front part of the left rolling surface 75 (see FIG. 3) and flows down toward the lower rolling surface 77 of the stage member 70. The subsequent flow of the game ball P is as described above.

  On the other hand, the game ball P discharged from the right discharge opening 87A is discharged forward by the discharge channel 91 on the right side (path 155). Thereafter, the game ball P falls to the front part of the right rolling surface 76 and flows down toward the lower rolling surface 77 of the stage member 70.

  The game ball P suddenly jumping up from the first nail row 21 of the nail guide portion 27 may reach the stage 80, but is similar to the case where the game ball P jumps up from the second nail row 22 described above. Detailed description will be omitted.

  The effect that the game ball P flows down from the guide unit 62 to the distribution unit 63 and the effect that the game ball P rolls on the stage 80 may be executed at the same timing. Since the game ball P is constantly driven into the game area 4, two effects can be performed simultaneously. In this case, it appears to the player that a plurality of game balls P flow in various ways on the center side of the game board 2. Therefore, the impact on the player is increased. Further, the game ball P discharged from the discharge flow path 91 and the game ball P falling from the distribution unit 63 may collide with each other at the stage member 70. In this case, the flow-down mode of the game ball P is further diversified.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the game ball P guided by the guide unit 62 is executed such that the sorting unit 63 distributes the game ball P to any one of the paths 101 to 103. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, an effect that the game ball P rolls on the stage 80 is executed. The game ball P that has been rolled on the stage 80 is guided to the discharge opening 87 </ b> A that is shifted in the left-right direction with respect to the sorting portion 63. An effect in which the game balls P are distributed by the distribution unit 63 and an effect in which the game balls P roll on the stage 80 are executed at positions shifted in the front-rear direction. Therefore, it seems that a player on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 uses a specific area (specific space) for various effects using the game ball P. Since the path 151 of the game ball P guided by the guide unit 62 and the path 153 of the game ball P guided by the stage 80 are different, the paths through which the game ball P flows down are diversified. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 which improved the production effect using the game ball P is realized.

  The stage 80 includes two first rolling surfaces 81, second rolling surfaces 82, and third rolling surfaces 83. The game ball P reciprocally rolls in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction by rolling these rolling surfaces in order. The first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83 of the left rolling portion 88 are in positions that overlap the guide portion 62 in a front view, respectively. At least a part of the path 153 along which the game ball P rolls on the rolling surface of the stage 80 overlaps with the path 151 along which the game ball P is guided by the guide unit 62 in a front view. Therefore, it seems that a player on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 uses a specific area (specific space) for various effects using the game ball P. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can further improve the effect of using the game ball P.

  The left discharge channel 91 is below the guide part 62. That is, a part of the stage 80 is in a position overlapping the guide portion 62 in plan view. As a result, the game ball P discharged from the discharge opening 87A on the left side of the stage 80 passes through a path 154 that is shifted in the vertical direction from the guide 62. Therefore, since the space in the position shifted in the vertical direction with respect to the guide portion 62 can be effectively used, the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced in size.

  Only the game ball P that suddenly jumps up rearward with the contact with the nail guide portion 27 can reach the stage 80. The pachinko machine 1 can generate an effect in which the game ball P is guided by the stage 80 with a relatively low probability. More specifically, the probability that the game ball P reaches the stage 80 is significantly lower than the probability that the game ball P enters the warp hole 61A. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can make the effect that the game ball P rolls on the stage 80 stand out. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 which improved the production effect using the game ball P is realized.

  The game ball P can roll while reciprocating in the left-right direction on the stage 80. The game ball P that has suddenly jumped upward then reciprocates in the left-right direction on the stage 80, so that the flow of the game ball P appears to change greatly. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the effect of using the game ball P.

  The restricting portion 25 restricts the game ball P guided by the nail guide portion 27 from moving backward. Only the game ball P that has jumped upward from the nail guide portion 27 by contact with the nail guide portion 27 can reach the stage 80. Thereby, since the possibility that the game ball P reaches the stage 80 is further reduced, the pachinko machine 1 can further emphasize the effect that the game ball P rolls on the stage 80. In the present embodiment, the shortest vertical distance between each game nail 23 constituting the nail guide portion 27 and the upper end of the restricting portion 25 is 1.5 times or more the outer diameter of the game ball P in front view. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball P goes to the rear side beyond the restricting portion 25 is reduced. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can further emphasize the effect that the game ball P rolls on the stage 80.

  Only the game balls P that have suddenly jumped up in either the first nail row 21 or the second nail row 22 can reach the stage 80. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can diversify the path of the game ball P that reaches the first nail row 21.

  Both the game balls P distributed by the distribution unit 63 and the game balls P rolled on the stage 80 flow down to the stage member 70. That is, the game balls P that follow two different paths that are shifted in the front-rear direction (that is, the paths 151 and 153) reach the stage 80. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can give a sense of unity to the flow of the game balls P while diversifying the paths of the game balls P.

  The 1st rolling surface 81, the 2nd rolling surface 82, and the 3rd rolling surface 83 are mutually different gradients. Further, both the first rolling surface 81 and the third rolling surface 83 are inclined downward toward the second rolling surface 82, and the second rolling surface 82 is inclined toward the front lower side. Yes. Thereby, the momentum, the direction, and the speed of the game ball P rolling on the stage 80 are easily changed irregularly. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the effect of the game ball P that rolls the stage 80.

  Moreover, all of the 1st rolling surface 81, the 2nd rolling surface 82, and the 3rd rolling surface 83 incline with respect to a horizontal direction. Thereby, since the pachinko machine 1 can suppress the retention (stop) of the game ball P on the stage 80, it can suppress the generation of so-called grape spheres.

  The specific recess 92 and the discharge channel 91 are arranged in the left-right direction at a position that is visible to the player. Further, the internal dimensions of the specific recess 92 and the discharge flow path 91 are both reverse U-shaped in a front view larger than the diameter of the game ball P. That is, the specific recess 92 and the discharge channel 91 are similar to each other. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can make both the specific recess 92 and the discharge flow path 91 look like a decorative member, and it is difficult for the player to recognize that the discharge flow path 91 is the path of the game ball P. Therefore, the impact on the player when the game ball P is discharged from the discharge flow path 91 is increased.

  In addition, the internal dimensions of the specific recess 92 and the discharge channel 91 are both larger than the diameter of the game ball P. Therefore, if the player can recognize that the discharge flow path 91 is a discharge flow path for the game ball P, the player expects the game ball P to be discharged from the specific recess 92. Therefore, even if the player sees the game ball P discharged from the discharge flow path 91 a plurality of times, the player expects other ways of discharging. Therefore, the rolling of the game ball P on the stage 80 is difficult for the player to get bored.

  In the above description, the pachinko machine 1 is an example of the “game machine” of the present invention. The first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83 are examples of the “rolling surface” in the present invention. The rear side is an example of “one side in the front-rear direction” of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The distribution unit 63 may include holes other than the central hole 64, the left hole 65, and the right hole 66. The distribution unit 63 may be a separate body from the guide unit 62. In this case, the distribution unit 63 may be rotatable with the vertical direction as an axial direction, for example. The distribution unit 63 is rotated by a driving force such as a motor. The stage 80 may be provided in front of the distribution unit 63 instead of being provided behind the distribution unit 63.

  The first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83 may all be curved surfaces. The stage 80 may include a rolling surface other than the first rolling surface 81, the second rolling surface 82, and the third rolling surface 83. The stage 80 may include only the left rolling part 88 without the right rolling part 89. In this case, the right discharge opening 87 </ b> A and the right discharge channel 91 are not provided in the pachinko machine 1. The discharge flow path 91 and the specific recess 92 are only required to allow the game ball P to flow down, and may be, for example, a circular shape in front view instead of an inverted U shape in front view.

  The discharge channel 91 may be provided above the guide unit 62 instead of being provided below the guide unit 62. In this case, the game ball P discharged by the discharge flow path 91 passes through a position that is above the guide portion 62. Further, the specific recess 92 may be able to guide the game ball P. In this case, a guide member through which the game ball P can flow down is provided between the specific recess 92 and the stage 80 in place of the front wall portion 87. The restricting portion 25 may be formed integrally with the game board 2 instead of being formed separately from the game board 2. That is, the game board 2 may exhibit the same function as the restriction unit 25.

  The left-right direction positions of the discharge opening 87A and the discharge flow path 91 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the discharge opening 87A and the discharge flow path 91 may be provided in front of a connection portion between the third rolling surface 83 of the left rolling portion 88 and the first rolling surface 81 of the right rolling portion 89. . In this case, the game ball P that is discharged from the discharge opening 87 </ b> A and guided by the discharge flow path 91 passes, for example, below the distribution unit 63. Thereby, since the space in the position shifted in the vertical direction with respect to the effect section 60 can be used effectively, the pachinko machine 1 can be miniaturized.

  In addition, all elements described in the claims, the description, and the drawings (for example, a prize opening, a normal symbol start gate, etc.) are physically single unless otherwise explicitly stated. There may be more than one, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. Further, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and there is no particular awareness that a special meaning is caused thereby. Therefore, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “distribution means” may be hardware alone or may include software.

  Furthermore, it is easy for a person skilled in the art to determine whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements should be integrally configured as appropriate, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements. Since it is clear that all patterns are within the expected range even if not all the patterns are described in the description etc., the statement that they are clearly excluded in the claims etc. Needless to say, all of these are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the difference in configuration within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 61A Warp hole 62 Guide part 63 Distribution part 80 Stage 81 1st rolling surface 82 2nd rolling surface 83 3rd rolling surface P Game ball P

Claims (4)

A guide unit for guiding a game ball that has entered a warp hole provided in the game board to the center side of the game board;
A distribution unit that distributes the game balls guided by the guide unit to any of the routes;
A stage in which the game ball that has entered from a route different from the route through which the guide unit guides the game ball reciprocally rolls at a position that is one side in the front-rear direction with respect to the distribution unit;
The gaming machine that rolls on the stage is guided to a position that avoids the sorting portion. The stage includes a rolling surface on which the game ball rolls back and forth,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the rolling surface is in a position overlapping with the guide portion in front view.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game ball discharged from the stage passes through a path shifted in the vertical direction from the guide portion.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball discharged from the stage passes through a path that is shifted in a vertical direction from the distribution unit. 5.

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