JP2020099822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a game area where games balls flow down; detection means provided in the game area for detecting the game balls; determination means for determining whether a time internal about a plurality of game balls detected by the detection means satisfies a prescribed condition; and presentation execution means for executing a prescribed presentation when the determination means determines that the prescribed condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and can be realized as the following modes.

[form]
A game area where game balls flow down,
Detecting means provided in the game area for detecting a game ball,
Determination means for determining whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means satisfy a predetermined condition,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the gaming machine of the above-described mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a center accessory typically. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of a route distribution mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of a privilege distribution mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of a delay mechanism. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st detection processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd detection processing. It is a flow chart which shows the normal processing performed in MPU of the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a sound emission control apparatus. It is a flow chart which shows command corresponding processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 4th Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 5th Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 6th Embodiment is equipped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure and behavior of the path|route distribution mechanism with which the pachinko machine of 7th Embodiment is equipped. It is a front view of the game board with which the pachinko machine of an 8th embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the game ball which entered the 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically a part of center accessory provided with the pachinko machine of 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the game ball which entered the 2nd game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of another example of a 1st game ball mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the adjustment mechanism at the time of the game ball having entered the 1st game ball mechanism of another example.

Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First embodiment:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third embodiment:
D. Fourth Embodiment:
E. Fifth embodiment:
F. Sixth embodiment:
G. Seventh embodiment:
H. Eighth embodiment:
I. Modification:
J. Inventions extracted from the above-described embodiments and modifications:

A. First embodiment:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “pachinko machine”) as an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 combined in a substantially rectangular shape. When the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island facility of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine body 12 rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by a metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by a metal hinge 16. On the back surface of the inner frame 13, control devices such as a main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device that control the pachinko machine body 12 are arranged. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 to the outer frame 11 in a non-releasable manner and a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 in a non-releasable manner. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation on the cylinder lock 17 using a dedicated key.

An open window portion 18 is formed in a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window portion 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and decorative parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. The illumination part is composed of a light emitting means including various lamps such as LEDs. The light emitting means plays a role of enhancing the effect by turning on or blinking at each game time played by the pachinko machine 10, at the time of jackpot winning, when a reach occurs, and the like. Further, on the back side of the front door frame 14, a glass unit 18a made of two sheet glasses is arranged, and the opened window portion 18 is sealed by the glass unit 18a. A game board described later is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and a player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 18a. Details of the game board will be described later.

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

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

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

Further, an operation handle 25 for a player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 in front view. When the player operates the operation handle 25, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front surface of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, a touch sensor for permitting the driving of the game ball launching mechanism, a weight button for stopping the launch of the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism by the player's pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. A variable resistor for detecting a dynamic operation amount by a change in electric resistance is provided. When the player grips the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player turns the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the turning operation amount, A game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front surface of the game board with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor.

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

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

A center accessory 100 is provided substantially in the center of the game area PA of the game board 30. The center accessory 100 has two openings 101a and 101b into which game balls can enter, and two blade members 102a and 102b as opening and closing means for opening and closing the openings 101a and 101b, respectively. There is. In the following, the game area PA outside the center role object 100 is also referred to as a non-feature game area PA1, and the game area PA inside the center role object 100 is also referred to as a game area within a role PA2. Details of the internal configuration of the center accessory 100 will be described later with reference to FIG.

A plurality of openings penetrating in the front-back direction are formed in the non-role game area PA1. A general winning opening 32, a first starting opening 33, and a second starting opening 34 are provided in each opening. In the present embodiment, one first starting opening 33 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the non-characteristics game area PA1.

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

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

The 2nd starting opening 34 is arranged in the state opened upwards, and is constituted so that a game ball can enter from the upper part. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 34, four game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls, and the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are opened. .. Specifically, when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 are opened twice. The opening time of the blade members 102a and 102b is 0.715 seconds. The number of times the blade members 102a and 102b are opened and the opening time are not limited to these. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of the blade members 102a and 102b may be determined by an internal lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting opening 34. Furthermore, the number of prize balls when the game balls enter the second starting opening 34 is not limited to four, and may be set to three or five, for example. Further, the prize ball may not be paid out even if the game ball enters the second starting opening 34.

The center accessory 100 has the two openings 101a and 101b and the two blade members 102a and 102b as described above. When the game ball enters the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34 and the blade members 102a and 102b are in an open state, the game ball flowing down near the upper part of the center accessory 100 has an opening 101a, It is possible to enter the inside of the center accessory 100 from 101b.

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

Inside the center accessory 100, there is provided a specific area (V zone) which is an area for giving a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through. In this embodiment, a first specific area VZ1, a second specific area VZ2, and a third specific area VZ3 are provided as three specific areas.

When the game ball passes through one of the three specific areas VZ1 to VZ3, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special game state (for example, a jackpot game state) to give a bonus to the player. The special game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player, and is, for example, a game state in which the player can easily obtain many prize balls.

In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special game state, the blade members 102a and 102b are frequently opened, and it becomes possible to insert many game balls into the center accessory 100. As a result, the player can obtain many prize balls. More specifically, the special game state is configured by a plurality of round games, and in the present embodiment, one round game is that the blade member is open for 30 seconds, or 10 games. When either one of the conditions that the ball has entered the inside of the center accessory 100 is satisfied, the process ends, and the process proceeds to the next round game. However, the ending conditions for one round game are not limited to these, and other ending conditions may be set.

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

In the present embodiment, the first special game state is configured by three round games, the second special game state is configured by seven round games, and the third special game state is 16 times. It is composed of round games. That is, the third special game state is a privilege more advantageous to the player than the second special game state, and the second special game state is a more advantageous privilege to the player than the first special game state.

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

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

The 1st hold|maintenance display part 45a is comprised by the light emission display which consists of several LED lamps, and displays the hold|maintenance number of the 1st starting opening 33 by the color and combination of the LED lamp to light. In this embodiment, up to four game balls that have entered the first starting opening 33 are reserved. Similarly, the 2nd hold|maintenance display part 45b is comprised by the light emission display which consists of several LED lamps, and displays the hold|maintenance number of the 2nd starting opening 34 by the color and combination of the LED lamps to light. In addition, in the present embodiment, the maximum of four game balls that have entered the second starting port 34 are reserved.

The round display unit 45c is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined mode, and displays the number of round games occurring in the special game state or a display corresponding thereto.

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

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of the center accessory 100. A display device 91 is provided on the left side of the center of the center accessory 100 to execute effects and notifications described later. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the display device 91. However, the display device 91 may be configured by another display device such as an organic EL display device.

A guide path 106a for guiding the game ball to the ball detection sensor 104a is provided on the lower right of the blade member 102a, and a guide for guiding the game ball to the ball detection sensor 104b on the lower left of the blade member 102b. A passage 106b is provided. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a large percentage of game balls that enter the opening 101a while the left blade member 102a is open pass through the entrance detection sensor 104a provided on the left side, while the right blade The game sphere entering from the opening 101b during opening of the member 102b often passes through the entry detecting sensor 104b provided on the right side. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the ball detection sensor 104a or the ball detection sensor 104b, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls.

Downstream of the ball detection sensors 104a, 104b, a special route SR which is a predetermined route of the game ball, and a normal route NR which is a route of the predetermined game ball and different from the special route SR. And a route distribution mechanism 110 for distributing the reached game balls to the special route SR or the normal route NR. In the present embodiment, the special route SR is composed of the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2, and the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 join together on the way to form one special route SR. Has become. In this embodiment, a passage detection sensor 107 that detects passage of a game ball is provided on the merged special route SR.

The route distribution mechanism 110 has a structure of rotating around the rotation shaft 113, and thus has a function of distributing the arrived game balls to either the special route SR or the normal route NR. In the present embodiment, the route distribution mechanism 110, the one at the same time the game ball arrives at the route distribution mechanism 110, or after the one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110. When the other game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 within 5 seconds, the one game ball and the other game ball are moved to the special route SR (first special route SR1, second special route SR2). Distribute to. On the other hand, if another game ball does not reach the route sorting mechanism 110 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the route sorting mechanism 110, the one game ball is played. Assign to the normal route NR. Details of the configuration of the route distribution mechanism 110 and the behavior when the game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 will be described later.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 join, and the route length of the first special route SR1 up to the joining point and the first special route SR1 up to the joining point. 2 The route length of the special route SR2 is different. For this reason, for example, even when the respective game balls of the two game balls are distributed to the first special route SR1 and the second special route SR2 at the same time, the two game balls reach the joining point. Since the timings for doing so will be different, it is possible to prevent the two game balls from colliding at the confluence.

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

The game ball distributed to the special route SR and the game ball passing through the selection mechanism 120 are guided to the disc-shaped rotating body 130. In the present embodiment, the disk-shaped rotating body 130 starts rotating at a rotation speed of 1 rotation in 2 seconds when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

The disk-shaped rotating body 130 is provided with a fixed entrance VH and two detached entrances OH1 and OH2. The confirmed ball entrance VH is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball passes through any of the three specific areas VZ1 to VZ3. .. That is, when the game ball enters the confirmed entrance VH, the transition to the special game state is confirmed. The detached ball entrances OH1 and OH2 are ball entrances into which the game balls can enter, and when the game balls enter, the game balls are ejected from the in-role game area PA2 as detached balls. In the present embodiment, the disc-shaped rotating body 130 is provided with one fixed entrance VH and two out-coming entrances OH1, 2; There is a one-third probability of entering the fixed entrance VH. A V detection sensor 108 that detects passage of a game ball and a first privilege distribution mechanism 140 are provided downstream of the confirmed entry ball opening VH. The game ball that has entered the fixed entrance VH is detected by the V detection sensor 108 and is also guided to the first privilege distribution mechanism 140.

The first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is provided with a first privilege entrance VH1 and a privilege promotion entrance UH. The first privilege distribution mechanism 140 has a function of distributing the arrived game balls to either the first privilege entrance VH1 or the privilege promotion entrance UH.

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

The privilege promotion entrance ball UH is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, the game ball enters either the second specific area VZ2 or the third specific area VZ3. Confirmed to pass. A second privilege distribution mechanism 160 is provided downstream of the privilege promotion entrance port UH, and the game balls that enter the privilege promotion entrance port UH are guided to the second privilege distribution mechanism 160.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, a plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH, and two or more different ones out of the three specific regions of the first specific region VZ1, the second specific region VZ2, and the third specific region VZ3. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the detection sensor determines that the specific area in which the passage of the game ball is detected earliest is valid and shifts to a special game state corresponding to the specific area determined to be valid. ..

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

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

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

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

The average time referred to here is calculated by averaging the time required until the game ball is detected by each of the detection sensors S1, S2, S3 by causing the game ball to enter the fixed entrance VH. Can be obtained by doing.

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

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

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

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

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

The respective winning detection sensors 67a to 67g are respectively provided in the general winning opening 32, the first starting opening 33, and the second starting opening 34 which are arranged in the non-role game area PA1, and the MPU 62 detects from these sensors. Based on the signal, it is determined whether or not the game ball flowing down the non-role game area PA1 has won (win) the respective winning openings or starting openings.

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

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

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

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

On the output side of the main control board 61, a blade drive device 76 that opens and closes the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100, a drive device 77 that drives various devices in the center accessory 100, and a display unit. 45 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes control of various driving devices through the driver circuits. Specifically, for example, when the game ball entering the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34 is detected, the MPU 62 causes the blade driving device 76 to open and close the blade members 102a and 102b. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the distance from the incoming ball detection sensor 104a to the route sorting mechanism 110 is the same as the distance from the incoming ball detection sensor 104b to the route sorting mechanism 110 (FIG. 3). Therefore, when the time interval between the timing at which one game ball passes the entry detection sensor 104a and the timing at which another game ball passes the entry detection sensor 104b is 0.5 seconds or less, the one There is a possibility that the game ball and the other game ball will be distributed to the special route SR by the route distribution mechanism 110.

Therefore, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment has a time interval of 0.5 seconds or less between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. When it is determined whether or not the time interval is 0.5 seconds or less, it is advantageous for the player to use the various lamps 47 as the effect executing means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91. A performance that suggests the possibility of a situation is executed. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display a character such as “Attention!!”, and causes the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to the character. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be another mode.

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

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

Further, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment is in an advantageous situation for the player when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107, that is, when the game ball is distributed to the special route SR. The various lamps 47 as the effect executing means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are caused to perform the suggested effect. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display a character such as “high expectations!”, and causes the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to the character. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be another mode.

Further, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, that is, when the game ball enters the confirmed entrance VH, the transition to the special game state is confirmed. The various lamps 47 as the effect executing means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are caused to perform the effect that suggests. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 causes the various lamps 47 to blink, causes the display device 91 to display a character or video such as “V prize!!”, and causes the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to the character or the video. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be another mode.

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

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

However, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 even though the time interval between the one game ball and the other game balls that have passed through the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b is not 0.5 seconds or less, respectively. There is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the route distribution mechanism 110 or that the player has made an illegal act. The malfunction of the route distribution mechanism 110 may be, for example, sticking of the rotating shaft 113 of the route distribution mechanism 110, which will be described later.

Therefore, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment has a time interval of 0.5 seconds or less between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. If it is determined that the time interval is 0.5 seconds or less, the condition establishment flag is turned on for 2.5 seconds.

When the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the 2.5 seconds when the condition satisfaction flag is ON, it is unlikely that an abnormality has occurred, so the MPU 62 does not execute the notification described later. To determine.

The reason for setting the condition satisfaction flag to ON for 2.5 seconds is that, in the present embodiment, the game ball passes through the entry detection sensor 104a and the passage detection sensor 107. This is because the time required is about 1.5 seconds, and the time required for the game ball to pass through the entrance detection sensor 104b and the passage detection sensor 107 is about 2.0 seconds.

On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the period when the condition satisfaction flag is not ON, that is, the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a and the ball detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. When the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 even though the time interval from the timing at which is detected is not 0.5 seconds or less, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred. Indicates that there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the route sorting mechanism 110 in the various lamps 47 serving as the notification means, the speaker 46, and the display device 91, or there is a possibility that the player has made an illegal act. Let me know that there is. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 blinks the various lamps 47, causes the display device 91 to display a character such as “abnormality detection”, and causes the speaker 46 to output a sound corresponding to the character. However, the notification that the MPU 62 causes the notification means to execute may be in another mode. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, the MPU 62 outputs a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred to the hall computer. Upon receiving the signal, the hall computer causes a display device, a speaker, or the like, which is a notification unit connected to the hall computer, to notify that an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko machine 10.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, various lamps 47 and speakers may be informed that there may be a malfunction in the route distribution mechanism 110 and that the player may be illicit. 46, the display device 91, and the like, so that a healthy game can be guaranteed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the center accessory 100 detects the game ball in any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 within 30 seconds after the V detection sensor 108 detects the game ball. Is configured. For this reason, if the game ball is not detected by any of the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3 within 30 seconds after the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108, the There is a possibility that an abnormality occurs in which the game ball is clogged at any part of the route from the first to third detection sensors S1 to S3.

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

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

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

Even if the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 do not arrive at the same timing, the one game ball PB1 arrives at the first distribution unit 111 and the path distribution mechanism 110 causes the rotation axis 113 to move. When the other game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution unit 112 before the one game ball separates from the first distribution unit 111 and falls by rotating counterclockwise 40 degrees or more around the center. The rotation of the path distribution mechanism 110 about the rotation axis 113 is suppressed by 40 degrees or more. As a result, the first distribution unit 111 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution unit 112 distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special route SR2. One game ball PB1 arrives at the second distribution unit 112, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates about the rotation shaft 113 clockwise by 40 degrees or more, and the one game ball from the second distribution unit 112 The same applies to the case where the other game ball PB2 reaches the first distribution unit 111 before falling apart.

In the present embodiment, the time required for the path distribution mechanism 110 to rotate counterclockwise up to 40 degrees around the rotation shaft 113 after the one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution unit 111. Is 0.5 seconds. Similarly, the time required for the path sorting mechanism 110 to rotate clockwise up to 40 degrees around the rotation shaft 113 after one game ball PB1 reaches the second sorting unit 112 is 0.5 seconds. Is. The time of 0.5 seconds can be appropriately changed by changing the weight of the path distribution mechanism 110, the rotation resistance of the rotary shaft 113, the shapes of the first distribution unit 111 and the second distribution unit 112, and the like. You can

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution unit 111, and the route distribution mechanism 110 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 113 by 40 degrees or more. If the other game ball has not reached the second distribution unit 112 before, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates 40 degrees or more around the rotation shaft 113 due to the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1. Then, the one game ball separates from the first distribution unit 111 and falls on the normal route NR. In other words, the first distribution unit 111 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR. Similarly, before one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution unit 112 and the route distribution mechanism 110 rotates clockwise about the rotation axis 113 by 40 degrees or more, the other game balls first. If it does not reach the distribution unit 111, the path distribution mechanism 110 rotates about the rotation shaft 113 by 40 degrees or more due to the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1, and the second distribution unit 112 concerned. One game ball leaves and falls on the normal route NR. In other words, the second distribution unit 112 distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR.

In the present embodiment, the regulation member 114 that regulates the rotation range of the route distribution mechanism 110 is provided, and the rotation of the route distribution mechanism 110 is regulated within the range of 45 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively. Has been done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the path distribution mechanism 110 from rotating once, and for example, it is possible to prevent the path distribution mechanism 110 from stopping in a state of rotating 180 degrees. However, the regulation member 114 may be omitted, and the path distribution mechanism 110 may be configured to be rotatable once.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6A, the game ball that has reached the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 will enter the first privilege entrance VH1 or the privilege promotion entrance UH. When a game ball enters the privilege promotion entrance UH, the game ball falls downward from the opening as it is and is guided to the second benefit distribution mechanism 160. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1, the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 144 with the rotation of the rotating body 141, and then is provided at the bottom of the first privilege entrance VH1. The ejected mechanism 146 thus pushed up is pushed out, and is guided to a path continuing to the first specific area VZ1.

In the present embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 is the other game during a period after one game ball enters, until the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 144 as the rotating body 141 rotates. It is configured so that the ball does not enter. Therefore, for example, a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and two game balls out of the plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH. Then, when reaching the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which both of the two game balls enter the first privilege entrance VH1. As a result, when the two game balls reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, the player has an expectation that both of the two game balls enter the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high advantage. Even if one game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1 while being granted, another game ball almost certainly enters the privilege promotion entrance UH with a high advantage. It is possible to give the player such an expectation.

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

As shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball that has reached the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 enters the second privilege entrance VH2 or the third privilege entrance VH3. When the game ball enters the third privilege entrance VH3, the game ball falls downward from the opening as it is and is guided to the third specific area VZ3. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second privilege entrance VH2, the game ball moves to the back side of the partition wall 164 as the rotating body 161 rotates, and then is provided at the bottom of the second privilege entrance VH2. The ejected mechanism 166 thus lifted pushes out and is guided to a path continuing to the second specific area VZ2.

In the present embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 moves to the back side of the partition wall 164 with the rotation of the rotating body 161 after one game ball has entered. It is configured so that other game balls do not enter until the time comes. Therefore, for example, a plurality of game balls enter the center accessory 100 during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, and two game balls out of the plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH. At the same time, when the two game balls reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 after entering the privilege promotion entrance UH of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, both of the two game balls are It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the player has entered the 2 privilege entry port VH2. As a result, when two game balls reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, it is almost determined that at least one game ball will enter the third privilege ball entrance VH3, and therefore two or more game balls When a game ball enters the privilege promotion entrance UH, it is possible to give the player a very high expectation.

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

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

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

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

FIG.7(b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of the 2nd delay mechanism D2. The second delay mechanism D2 is configured as a meandering path having a long distance. In this embodiment, it takes about 10 seconds for the game ball to reach the second delay mechanism D2, finish passing through the meandering path, and proceed to the next path.

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

Although an example of the configuration of the delay mechanism is shown using FIG. 7, the configuration of the delay mechanism is not limited to these as long as it delays the arrival of the game ball at the position detected by the detection sensor. Instead, other configurations may be used.

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

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

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60. As described above, the timer interrupt process is periodically (in this embodiment, 2 msec cycle) activated by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60.

In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. Specifically, the state of each of the various detection sensors 67a to 67g, 104a, 104b, 107, 108, S1 to S3 connected to the main control device 60 is read, and the state of the sensor is determined to detect the game ball detection information. Save (winning detection information). Then, it progresses to step S102.

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

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

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

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

In step S106, the number of incoming and outgoing balls monitoring process is executed. Specifically, the number of game balls that enter the center accessory 100 and the number of game balls that exit from the center accessory 100 are counted, and the difference between these numbers is an abnormal value (for example, (10 pieces) is reached, there is a possibility that the game ball is clogged at any place inside the center accessory 100 or the player is cheating. Execute. After executing step S106, the timer interrupt process ends.

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first detection process. The processing of each step executed in the first detection processing will be described below.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not there is detection information from the ball detection sensor 104a. When it is determined that there is the detection information of the entry detection sensor 104a (S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202, and the detection A flag of the RAM 64 is turned on. The detection A flag is a flag that is turned on when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a. After executing step S202, the process proceeds to step S203.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S211, it is determined whether the detection A flag is ON and the detection B flag is ON. When it is determined that the detection A flag is ON and the detection B flag is ON (S211: YES), the process proceeds to step S212, and the condition satisfaction flag of the RAM 64 is turned ON. That is, the condition satisfaction flag is when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b within 0.5 seconds after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, or the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. It is a flag that is turned on when the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a within 0.5 seconds after the detection. After executing step S212, the process proceeds to step S213.

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

In step S214, a condition satisfaction command is set. The condition satisfaction command is that the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b within 0.5 seconds after the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a, or the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b. It is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 80, which is the control device on the sub side, to recognize that the game ball has been detected by the entry detection sensor 104a within 0.5 seconds after being played, and is a normal command described later. It is transmitted to the voice emission control device 80 by the command output process (FIG. 11: step S402) of the process. After executing step S214, the process proceeds to step S215.

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

In step S215, it is determined whether the timer counter Tx is 0. When it is determined that the timer counter Tx is 0 (S215: YES), the process proceeds to step S216 and the condition satisfaction flag is turned off. Then, it progresses to step S217. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S215 that the timer counter Tx is not 0 (S215: NO), the process proceeds to step S217 without executing step S216.

In step S217, it is determined whether there is detection information from the passage detection sensor 107. When it is determined that the detection information of the passage detection sensor 107 is present (S217: YES), the process proceeds to step S218, and it is determined whether the condition satisfaction flag is ON. When it is determined that the condition satisfaction flag is ON (S218: YES), the process proceeds to step S219.

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

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

In step S220, the first abnormality detection command is set. The first abnormality detection command is a command including information for causing the voice light emission control device 80, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that an abnormality may have occurred, and is a command output process of a normal process described later ( FIG. 11: It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by step S402). After executing step S220, the first detection process ends. The reason for setting the first abnormality detection command is, as described above, when the game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 during the period when the condition satisfaction flag is not ON, that is, the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a. In the case where the passage detection sensor 107 detects the game ball even though the time interval between the detected timing and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b is not 0.5 seconds or less. , Because there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred.

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

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second detection process. Hereinafter, the processing of each step executed in the second detection processing will be described.

In step S301, it is determined whether there is detection information from the V detection sensor 108. When it is determined that the detection information of the V detection sensor 108 is present (S301: YES), the process proceeds to step S302, and the V detection flag of the RAM 64 is turned on. The V detection flag is a flag that is turned on when the game ball is detected by the V detection sensor 108. After executing step S302, the process proceeds to step S303.

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

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

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

In step S305, it is determined whether the V detection flag is ON. When it is determined that the V detection flag is ON (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, and it is determined whether the timer counter Tv is 0. When it is determined that the timer counter Tv is 0 (S306: YES), the process proceeds to step S307.

In step S307, the second abnormality detection command is set. The second abnormality detection command is a command including information for causing the sound emission control device 80, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that an abnormality may have occurred, and is a command output process (to be described later) of a normal process. FIG. 11: It is transmitted to the sound emission control device 80 by step S402). After executing step S307, the process proceeds to step S308. The reason for setting the second abnormality detection command will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S401, start-up processing is executed. Specifically, initialization of each control device upon power-on, determination of validity of data stored and held in the RAM 64, initial operation processing of various devices inside the central accessory 100, and the like are executed. Then, it progresses to step S402.

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

In step S403, a process of reading the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 71 is executed. Then, it progresses to step S404.

In step S404, processing for opening and closing the blade members 102a and 102b is executed. Specifically, when detecting the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33, a process for opening the blade members 102a and 102b once is executed, and the game ball into the second starting port 34. When the ball entering is detected, the processing for opening the blade members 102a and 102b twice is executed, and the display control of the display unit 45 is executed. After executing step S404, the process proceeds to step S405.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S504, a voice output control process for controlling the voice output of the speaker 46 is executed. In the voice output control process, the voice output control of the speaker 46 is performed based on the voice output data read in the command corresponding process of step S502. After executing step S504, the timer interrupt process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

In the passage detection command handling process, a process for causing the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 to perform an effect that suggests that the situation is advantageous for the player is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for causing the display device 91 to display a character such as “high expectations!!” is transmitted to the display control device 90, and various lamps 47 are blinked to correspond to the characters “high expectations!!”. A process for outputting the generated sound to the speaker 46 is executed. After executing step S604, the process proceeds to step S605. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S603 that the passage detection command has not been received (S603: NO), the process proceeds to step S605 without executing step S604.

In step S605, it is determined whether the first abnormality detection command is received. When it is determined that the first abnormality detection command is received (S605: YES), the process proceeds to step S606, and the first abnormality detection command handling process is executed.

In the first abnormality detection command response processing, there is a possibility that the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 may have a problem with the route distribution mechanism 110, and that the player has cheated. A process for notifying that there is a possibility is executed. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying a character such as “abnormality detection” on the display device 91 is transmitted to the display control device 90, various lamps 47 are blinked, and a voice corresponding to the character “abnormality detection” is output to the speaker. The processing for outputting to 46 is executed. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the hall computer. After executing step S606, the process proceeds to step S607. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S605 that the first abnormality detection command has not been received (S605: NO), the process proceeds to step S607 without executing step S606.

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

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

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

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

In step S611, it is determined whether the second abnormality detection command is received. When it is determined that the second abnormality detection command is received (S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S612, and the second abnormality detection command handling process is executed.

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

In step S613, other processing is executed. In other processing, for example, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed, an effect operation command for recognizing that the effect operation button 24 is pressed is transmitted to the display control device 90. After executing step S613, the processing corresponding to this command ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110, or 0.5 after one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110. When another game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110 within a second, not only the one game ball but also the other game ball is distributed to the special route SR. It is possible to provide not only the expectation for the game sphere but also the expectation for the other game sphere. Therefore, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110, or within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110, another game ball is routed. A strong sense of expectation to reach the minute mechanism 110 can be given to the player.

Furthermore, according to the route distribution mechanism 110 (FIG. 5) of the present embodiment, when a plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110 at the same time or within 0.5 seconds, the plurality of game balls are specially designated. The function of allocating to the route SR can be realized by a simpler structure than the structure (seventh embodiment) realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator described later.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the time interval between the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104a and the timing at which the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor 104b is not less than 0.5 seconds. If the passage detection sensor 107 detects a game ball regardless of the fact, there is a possibility that the route sorting mechanism 110 has a problem, or that the player may be cheating. Is notified by the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, the display device 91, etc., so that a healthy game can be guaranteed.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is configured such that, after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period. Therefore, for example, when two game balls enter the fixed entrance VH and reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, both of the two game balls are the first privilege entrance VH1. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation such as entering the ball. As a result, when the two game balls reach the first privilege distribution mechanism 140, the player has an expectation that both of the two game balls enter the privilege promotion entrance UH having a high advantage. Even if one game ball enters the first privilege entrance VH1 while being granted, another game ball almost certainly enters the privilege promotion entrance UH with a high advantage. It is possible to give the player such an expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 is configured such that, after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period. Therefore, for example, when two game balls enter the privilege promotion entrance UH and reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, both of the two game balls are the second privilege entrance. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation such as entering the VH2. As a result, when two game balls reach the second privilege distribution mechanism 160, it is almost determined that at least one game ball will enter the third privilege ball entrance VH3, and therefore two or more game balls When a game ball enters the privilege promotion entrance UH, it is possible to give the player a very high expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, when two game balls enter the confirmed entrance VH, it is almost decided that the game state will shift to the special game state of the second special game state (7R) or higher, and three or more games. When the ball enters, it is almost decided that the ball shifts to the third special game state (16R). Therefore, it is possible to preferably improve the player's expectation that a plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance VH.

B. Second embodiment:
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration and behavior of the route distribution mechanism 110b included in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. The difference from the route distribution mechanism 110 shown in FIG. 5 is that the main body of the route distribution mechanism 110b has a semicircular shape, and the regulation member that regulates the rotation range of the route distribution mechanism 110b is omitted. Is. As shown in FIG. 14A, the route allocating mechanism 110b is similar to the route allocating mechanism 110 of the first embodiment in that the first allocating unit 111b, the second allocating unit 112b, and the route allocating unit 112b. The rotation mechanism 113b includes a rotating shaft 113b that rotatably supports the minute mechanism 110b. In this embodiment, the 1st distribution part 111b and the 2nd distribution part 112b are comprised as a part of continuous arc.

As shown in FIGS. 14(b) and 14(c), the behavior when the game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110b is the route distribution mechanism shown in FIGS. 5(b) and 5(c). This is similar to the behavior of 110.

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

The main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be any other line-symmetrical shape other than an isosceles triangle or a semicircle. For example, the main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be an equilateral triangle, a rhombus, a circle, or the like.

Further, the main body shape of the path distribution mechanism may be a shape that is not line-symmetric. In this case, the route distribution is performed depending on whether the game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism via the left guide path 106a or reaches the route distribution mechanism via the right guide path 106b. Since the rotation behavior of the mechanism is different, it is possible to add strategicity to the game.

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

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

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

Even if the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 do not arrive at the same timing, the one game ball PB1 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110c, and the one game ball PB1 is acquired by the route distribution mechanism 110c. When the other game ball PB2 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110c before PB1 is distributed to the normal route NR, the route distribution mechanism 110c determines the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2. When the other end of the game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are deflected by the weight or the impact, and the other end is displaced downward, it is distributed to the right special route SR. In the present embodiment, the time required for one game ball PB1 to reach the route distribution mechanism 110c and to be distributed to the normal route NR is 0.5 seconds. The time of 0.5 seconds can be appropriately changed by changing the elastic force, the shape, etc. of the path distribution mechanism 110c.

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

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

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR when the plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110c at the same time or within 0.5 seconds will be described later. It can be realized by a simpler structure than the structure realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator (seventh embodiment).

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

As shown in FIG. 16A, the path distribution mechanism 110d of the present embodiment is provided on a rod-shaped member 111d, a rotating shaft 113d that supports the rod-shaped member 111d in a rotatable state, and a lower surface of the rod-shaped member 111d. The weight 115d is provided and two restricting members 117d that restrict the rotation range of the rod-shaped member 111d are provided, and the end portion of the rod-shaped member 111d can be displaced by rotation about the rotation shaft 113d. A weight 115d is provided on the opposite side of the rod-shaped member 111d where the game ball reaches with the rotary shaft 113d. Weight 115d, when one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, the rod-shaped member 111d does not rotate, and a plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110d at the same time or within 0.5 seconds. In this case, the weight is set so that the rod-shaped member 111d rotates.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when one game ball PB1 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d and at the same time another game ball PB2 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, the rod-shaped member 111d becomes , The one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are rotated by the weight or the impact, and the right end is displaced downward, so that the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are shaken on the right special route SR. Divide. After the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are distributed to the special route SR, the rod-shaped member 111d rotates by the weight of the weight 115d and returns to the original position.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16C, within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball PB1 reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, the other game balls have not reached the route distribution mechanism 110d. In this case, the route distribution mechanism 110d does not rotate only by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and distributes the one game ball PB1 to the left side normal route NR. The same is true when one game ball PB1 passes through the ball entrance detection sensor 104b on the right side and reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, at the same time as one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, or within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d. In addition, when the other game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, not only the one game ball but also the other game ball is distributed to the special route SR, so that one game is given to the player. Not only the sense of expectation for the ball but also the sense of expectation for other game balls can be given. Therefore, at the same time as one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, or within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110d, another game ball is routed. A strong expectation that the player may want to reach the minute mechanism 110d can be given to the player.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR when the plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110d at the same time or within 0.5 seconds will be described later. It can be realized by a simpler structure than the structure realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator (seventh embodiment).

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the path distribution mechanism 110d can be displaced by rotation about the rotation shaft 113d, so that the main body of the path distribution mechanism is deformed (flexed) by flexibility. The durability can be improved as compared with the configuration in which it is displaced.

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

As shown in FIG. 17A, the path distribution mechanism 110e of the present embodiment includes a first distribution member 111e and a second distribution member 112e. The first distribution member 111e is a rod-shaped member whose left end is fixed, and is configured by a flexible member that can be bent by the weight or impact of a game ball and whose right end can be displaced downward. The second distribution member 112e is a rod-shaped member whose right end is fixed, and is configured by a flexible member that can be bent by the weight or impact of the game ball and whose left end can be displaced downward. In the present embodiment, the first distribution member 111e and the second distribution member 112e are configured by flexible rod-shaped rubber members.

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

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

Then, the expansion member 113e at the right end of the displaced first distribution member 111e and the expansion member 114e at the left end of the displaced second distribution member 112e interfere with each other, so that the normal route NR is closed and the one game. The ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are suppressed from being distributed to the normal route NR.

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

Even if the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 do not arrive at the same timing, the other game ball PB2 receives the second distribution after the one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111e. When reaching the member 112e and the expanding member 113e at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111e interferes with the expanding member 114e at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112e, the normal route NR is closed. The first distribution member 111e distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution member 112e distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special route SR2. After one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution member 112e, the other game ball PB2 reaches the first distribution member 111e, and the enlarged member 113e at the right end of the displaced first distribution member 111e and the displacement. The same applies to the case in which the second distribution member 112e interferes with the left end enlargement member 114e.

In the present embodiment, if one gaming ball PB1 reaches the second sorting member 112e within 0.5 seconds after the first gaming ball PB1 reaches the first sorting member 111e, the second gaming ball PB1 is displaced. The expansion member 113e at the right end of the first distribution member 111e interferes with the expansion member 114e at the left end of the displaced second distribution member 112e. The time of 0.5 seconds can be appropriately changed by changing the elastic force of the first distributing member 111e and the second distributing member 112e, the shape of the expanding members 113e and 114e at the tip, and the like. For example, if the shape of the expansion members 113e and 114e is enlarged, it is possible to set the time longer than the time of 0.5 seconds.

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

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

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR when the plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110e at the same time or within 0.5 seconds will be described later. It can be realized by a simpler structure than the structure realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator (seventh embodiment).

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

As shown in FIG. 18A, the route distribution mechanism 110f of this embodiment includes a first distribution member 111f and a second distribution member 112f. The first distribution member 111f includes a first rotation shaft 113f that supports the first distribution member 111f in a rotatable state, and the right end can be displaced by rotation around the first rotation shaft 113f. A weight 115f for returning the first distributing member 111f to the original rotation position is provided on the left side of the first rotating shaft 113f of the first distributing member 111f. A regulation member 119f1 that regulates the rotation range of the first distribution member 111f is provided near the weight 115f.

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

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

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

Then, the expanding member 117f at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111f and the expanding member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112f interfere with each other, so that the normal route NR is closed and the one game. The ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are suppressed from being distributed to the normal route NR.

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

Even if the one game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 do not arrive at the same timing, the other game ball PB2 receives the second distribution after the one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111f. When reaching the member 112f and the expanding member 117f at the right end of the displaced first distributing member 111f interferes with the expanding member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distributing member 112f, the normal route NR is closed. The first distribution member 111f distributes the one game ball PB1 to the first special route SR1, and the second distribution member 112f distributes the other game ball PB2 to the second special route SR2. After the one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution member 112f, the other game ball PB2 reaches the first distribution member 111f, and the displacement member 117f at the right end of the displaced first distribution member 111f is displaced. The same applies to the case where the second distribution member 112f interferes with the left end enlargement member 118f.

In the present embodiment, if one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111f and another game ball PB2 reaches the second distribution member 112f within 0.5 seconds, it is displaced first. The expansion member 117f at the right end of the first distribution member 111f interferes with the expansion member 118f at the left end of the displaced second distribution member 112f. The time period of 0.5 seconds corresponds to the shapes of the first distributing member 111f and the second distributing member 112f, the rotational resistance of the first rotating shaft 113f and the second rotating shaft 114f, the weights of the weights 115f and 116f, and the tips. The shape can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the expansion members 117f and 118f. For example, if the shape of the expansion members 113e and 114e is enlarged, it is possible to set the time longer than the time of 0.5 seconds.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18C, within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 reaches the first distribution member 111f, another game ball reaches the second distribution member 112f. If not, the first distribution member 111f is rotated by the weight or impact of the one game ball PB1 and the right end is displaced downward. However, since the second distribution member 112f is not rotating, the expansion member 117f at the right end of the first distribution member 111f does not interfere with the expansion member 118f at the left end of the second distribution member 112f, and the normal route NR is Do not close. As a result, the first distribution member 111f distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR. The same applies when the other game balls do not reach the first distribution member 111f within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball PB1 reaches the second distribution member 112f.

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

Further, according to the present embodiment, a function of distributing the plurality of game balls to the special route SR when the plurality of game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110f at the same time or within 0.5 seconds will be described later. It can be realized by a simpler structure than the structure realized by using a weight sensor or an actuator (seventh embodiment).

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the first distribution member 111f and the second distribution member 112f can be displaced by rotation about the rotation shafts 113f and 114f, respectively, so that the distribution member itself is deformed. The durability can be improved as compared with the configuration in which the elastic member is bent (flexed).

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

The route distribution mechanism 110g of the present embodiment, a storage section 112g for temporarily storing the reached game ball, a weight sensor 114g for measuring the weight of the game ball temporarily stored in the storage section 112g, and storage An actuator 116g for tilting the portion 112g to the right or left is provided. Then, the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 controls the actuator 116g based on the signal from the weight sensor 114g.

MPU62, at the same time that one game ball PB1 reaches the storage section 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g, or 0.5 after one game ball PB1 reaches the storage section 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g. It is determined based on a signal from the weight sensor 114g whether or not the other game ball PB2 has reached the storage section 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110 within the second.

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

As shown in FIG. 19B, at the same time as one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g, or at the same time as one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g. If it is determined that the other game ball PB2 has reached the storage portion 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g within 0.5 seconds after the arrival, the MPU 62 drives the actuator 116g to the right of the storage portion 112g. The game ball PB1 and the other game ball PB2 are assigned to the special route SR.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19C, within 0.5 seconds after one game ball PB1 arrives at the storage section 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g, another game ball of the route distribution mechanism 110g is detected. When it is determined that the storage portion 112g has not been reached, the MPU 62 drives the actuator 116g, tilts the storage portion 112g to the left, and distributes the one game ball PB1 to the normal route NR.

According to the present embodiment, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, or within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, another When the game sphere reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, not only the one game sphere but also the other game spheres are distributed to the special route SR, so that the player has an expectation for the one game sphere. Not only that, but also a sense of expectation for other game balls can be added. Therefore, at the same time as one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, or within 0.5 seconds after one game ball reaches the route distribution mechanism 110g, another game ball is routed. It is possible to give a strong sense of expectation to the player to reach the minute mechanism 110g.

It should be noted that the MPU 62 is 0 when one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g at the same time or after one game ball PB1 reaches the storage portion 112g of the route distribution mechanism 110g. Within 5 seconds, whether or not the other game ball PB2 has reached the storage section 112g of the path distribution mechanism 110, instead of the signal from the weight sensor 114g, the signals from the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b are used. You may judge based on this. In this case, the weight sensor 114g can be omitted.

H. Eighth embodiment:
FIG. 20 is a front view of the game board 30 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is that first game ball mechanisms 200 into which game balls can enter are provided at positions upstream of the two first starting ports 33, respectively.

The first game ball mechanism 200 includes a ball entrance portion 201 into which a game ball can enter, and a ball exit portion 203 from which the entered game ball exits. In the present embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided at a position where the game ball discharged from the ball discharging portion 203 enters the first starting opening 33. An adjusting mechanism 210 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls that are discharged from the ball-out section 203 is provided between the ball-in section 201 and the ball-out section 203.

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

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the first game ball mechanism 200. The adjusting mechanism 210 of the first game ball mechanism 200 has a first guide path 211 that is a path for guiding the game ball that has entered the ball entering section 201 and a path that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entering section 201. A certain second guide path 212, a distribution mechanism 214 that distributes the game ball that has entered the ball entering portion 201 to one of the first guide path 211 and the second guide path 212, and downstream of the distribution mechanism 214. In, the first guide path 211 and the second guide path 212 are merged paths, and a merge guide path 216 that guides the game ball to the ball exit portion 203 is provided.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 22(c), when the one game ball PB1 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 214a, the rotating member 214c is rotated about the rotating shaft 214d by the spring mechanism. It rotates clockwise and returns to its original position. After the rotary member 214c is returned to the original position, when another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 214, the other one is the same as when the one game ball PB1 described above reaches the distribution mechanism 214. The game ball of is distributed to the first guide path 211.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(d), before the rotary member 214c is returned to its original position, that is, while the second piece 214b is blocking the entrance to the first guide path 211, another When the game ball PB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 214, the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 212 by the second piece 214b. After the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 212, the rotating member 214c is rotated counterclockwise about the rotating shaft 214d by the spring mechanism to return to the original position.

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

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the path length of the second guide path 212 is longer than the path length of the first guide path 211. Therefore, the average time Ta2 required for the other game ball to enter the ball entering part 201 and then to exit from the ball exiting part 203 via the second guide path 212 is equal to that of the one game ball. It is longer than the average time Ta1 required from entering the ball entering portion 201 to exiting from the ball leaving portion 203 via the first guide path 211.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, if another game ball enters the ball entering unit 201 within 0.5 seconds after the game ball enters the ball entering unit 201, the one game From the exit from the exit part 203 of the one game ball, rather than the time interval from the entrance of the ball into the entrance part 201 to the entry of the other game ball into the entrance part 201, It is adjusted so that the time interval from the ball-out section 203 of the other game ball to the ball-out is larger.

On the other hand, when one game ball enters the ball entry unit 201 and another game ball enters the ball entry unit 201 after 0.5 seconds have elapsed, the above adjustment by the adjustment mechanism 210 is performed. Absent. In other words, if another game ball enters the ball entering unit 201 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering unit 201, then the one game ball exits. The time interval from the ball output from the part 203 to the ball output from the ball output part 203 of the other game ball is from the ball input to the ball input part 201 of the one game ball to the other game ball. It is the same as the time interval until the ball enters the ball entering portion 201.

Here, the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33 is set as a trigger for opening the blade members 102a and 102b of the center accessory 100 as described above, and the entry of the game ball is suspended. An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set for the number. Even if a game ball enters the first starting opening 33 during the period when the number of reserved pieces reaches the upper limit of 4, the entered ball becomes invalid. For this reason, when the number of holding of the first starting opening 33 reaches the upper limit of 4, the player may temporarily suspend the operation of launching the game ball until the holding is exhausted. However, even if the game ball firing operation is interrupted after the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit of four, some gaming balls have already been fired on the game board 30, and the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit of four. After that, the game ball may enter the first starting opening 33, which may give the player a sense of loss.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided on the upstream side of the first starting opening 33, and the game ball that is discharged from the ball-out portion 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 is the first one. It is configured to enter the starting port 33. Hereinafter, the effect of the provision of the first game ball mechanism 200 will be described. In addition, the player of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment operates the operation handle 25 to shoot the game ball so that the game ball enters the ball entry portion 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200.

According to the present embodiment, in the case where another game ball enters the ball entering section 201 within 0.5 seconds after the first game ball enters the ball entering section 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200. For example, in the case where the one game ball that has emerged from the ball-out section 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 enters the first starting opening 33 and the number of reserved game balls reaches the upper limit of four. Even by the first game ball mechanism 200, the time interval from the one ball playing out from the ball-out section 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 until the other game ball leaving is large. Therefore, the holding is digested until the other game ball comes out and enters the first starting port 33, and the entering of the other game ball into the first starting port 33 becomes effective. More likely.

That is, according to the present embodiment, the case where one game ball that has emerged from the ball-out portion 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200 enters the first starting opening 33 and the number of reserves reaches the upper limit Also, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that another game ball, which has been discharged from the discharge part 203 of the first game ball mechanism 200, may be effectively entered into the first starting opening 33. , It is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the guide path from the ball entrance 201 to the ball exit 203 is made of transparent resin, so that the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball inside the guide path. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an expectation for the behavior of the game ball.

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

The second game ball mechanism 300 is provided with a ball entering portion 301 into which a game ball can enter, and two ball exit portions 303a and 303b from which the entered game ball exits. In the present embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 is provided at a position where the game ball entered from the openings 101a and 101b of the center accessory 100 enters the ball entry part 301. In addition, in the second game ball mechanism 300, the game balls that have been discharged from the first ball discharging unit 303a have reached the first distribution unit 111 of the route distribution mechanism 110, and have been discharged from the second ball discharging unit 303b. The sphere is provided at a position where it reaches the second distribution unit 112 of the path distribution mechanism 110. An adjusting mechanism 310 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls that are discharged from the ball-out parts 303a and 303b is provided between the ball-in part 301 and the ball-out parts 303a and 303b. In addition, the ball entering section 301 is provided with a ball detecting sensor 104c for detecting a game ball.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second game ball mechanism 300. The adjusting mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 controls the first guide path 311 that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entering portion 301 to the first ball exiting portion 303a, and the game ball that has entered the ball entering portion 301. A second guide path 312 for guiding to the second ball-out portion 303b, and a distribution mechanism 314 for distributing the game balls entering the ball-in portion 301 to either the first guide path 311 or the second guide path 312. Equipped with.

In the present embodiment, the path length of the second guide path 312 is shorter than the path length of the first guide path 311. Further, in the present embodiment, the guide path from the ball entry portion 301 to the ball exit portions 303a and 303b is set so that the player can visually recognize the behavior of the game ball inside the second game ball mechanism 300. It is made of transparent resin.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 25(c), when the one game ball PB1 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 314a, the rotating member 314c is rotated about the rotating shaft 314d by the spring mechanism. It rotates clockwise and returns to its original position. After the rotating member 314c is returned to its original position, when another game ball reaches the distribution mechanism 314, the other one is the same as when the one game ball PB1 described above reaches the distribution mechanism 314. The game ball of is distributed to the first guide path 311.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25(d), before the rotary member 314c is returned to its original position, that is, while the second piece 314b is blocking the entrance to the first guide path 311, another When the game ball PB2 reaches the distribution mechanism 314, the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 312 by the second piece 314b. After the other game ball PB2 is distributed to the second guide path 312, the rotation member 314c is rotated counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 314d by the spring mechanism to return to the original position.

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

Therefore, when another game ball enters the ball entering section 301 within 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering section 301, the one game ball is the first Along with the ball from the ball-out portion 303a, the other game ball is ball-out from the second ball-out portion 303b.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the path length of the second guide path 312 is shorter than the path length of the first guide path 311. Therefore, the average time Tb2 required from the other game ball entering the ball entering part 301 to the second ball exit part 303b via the second guide path 312 is the average time Tb2. It is shorter than the average time Tb1 required from the ball entering the ball entering part 301 to the ball leaving the first ball leaving part 303a via the first guide path 311. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when one game ball enters the ball entering portion 301 within 0.5 seconds after another game ball enters the ball entering portion 301, The first guide path 311 and the second guide path 311 and the second game ball so that the timing of the game ball from the first ball-out portion 303a and the timing of the other game ball from the second ball-out portion 303b are the same. The route length of the guideway 312 is set.

On the other hand, when another game ball enters the ball entering unit 301 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering unit 301, the one game ball and the other game The ball comes out from the first ball-out portion 303a, and the adjustment mechanism 310 does not perform the above-mentioned adjustment. In other words, if another game ball enters the ball entering section 301 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering section 301, the first of the one game ball The time interval from the ball output from the ball-out part 303a to the ball-out from the first ball-out part 303a of the other game ball is the time from when the one game ball enters the ball-in part 201. It is the same as the time interval until another game ball enters the ball entering portion 201.

Here, the effect obtained by providing the second game ball mechanism 300 will be described below in comparison with the above-described first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, when one of the game balls enters from the opening 101a on the left side and another game ball enters from the opening 101b on the right side during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b. In addition, the one game ball passes through the left entrance detection sensor 104a, and the other game ball passes through the right entrance detection sensor 104b. Then, the one game ball reaches the first distribution unit 111 of the route distribution mechanism 110, and the other game ball reaches the second distribution unit 112 of the route distribution mechanism 110. In this case, when the time interval at which the two game balls reach the route distribution mechanism 110 is within 0.5 seconds, the route distribution mechanism 110 causes the two game balls to be transferred to the player. It will be distributed to the advantageous special route SR.

However, in the above-described first embodiment, when two game balls have successively entered from the opening 101a on the left side during one opening of the blade members 102a and 102b, the two game balls concerned. Will pass through the entrance detection sensor 104a on the left side and will reach the first distribution unit 111 of the path distribution mechanism 110 continuously. In this case, due to the structure of the route distribution mechanism 110, the two game balls normally reach the route distribution mechanism 110 at a time interval of 0.5 seconds or less. It will be assigned to the route NR.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game balls entered from the left and right openings 101a and 101b are configured to enter the ball entering part 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300, so that, for example, Even when two game balls enter continuously from one opening, the two game balls enter the ball entry portion 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300.

Then, if one of the game balls enters the ball-in portion 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300 within 0.5 seconds after the other game ball enters the ball-in portion 301, Since the game ball and the other game ball of the ball are simultaneously discharged from the first ball-out section 303a and the second ball-out section 303b, the one game ball and the other game ball of the path sorting mechanism 110 The first distribution unit 111 and the second distribution unit 112 are reached at the same time.

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

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if a plurality of game balls enter continuously from one opening of the center accessory 100, the plurality of game balls may be distributed to the special route SR. It is possible to improve the player's expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the path from the incoming ball portion 301 to the outgoing ball portions 303a and 303b is made of transparent resin, so that the player can visually recognize the behavior of the gaming ball inside the guide path. It is possible to give the player an expectation for the behavior of the game ball.

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

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of another example of the first game ball mechanism. The first game ball mechanism 220 has a ball entry part 221 into which a game ball can enter, a ball exit part 223 from which the entered game ball exits, and a game ball entered into the ball entry part 221 as a ball exit part. By providing a guide path 224 that guides to 223 and an adjusting mechanism 230 that adjusts the time interval of the game balls that are discharged from the ball discharging unit 223, the same function as the first game ball mechanism 200 shown in FIG. 21. have. In other words, the first game ball mechanism 220, if one game ball enters the ball entering part 221 within 0.5 seconds after another game ball enters the ball entering part 221, the first one The exit from the exit part 223 of the one game ball is longer than the time interval from the entrance of the game ball into the entrance part 221 to the entry of the other game ball into the entrance part 221. Therefore, it has a function of adjusting so that the time interval from the ball-out section 223 of the other game ball to the ball-out becomes larger.

The adjusting mechanism 230 of the first game ball mechanism 220 is provided between the rotating member 233 constituted by the first piece 231 and the second piece 232, and between the first piece 231 and the second piece 232, and the rotating member 233 is provided. It includes a rotating shaft 234 rotatably supported and a wavy portion 235 attached to the second piece 232. In the present embodiment, the second piece 232 is configured to be longer than the first piece 231.

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

As shown in FIG. 27C, when the one game ball PB1 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 231, the rotating member 233 causes the second piece 232 and the wavy portion 235 to weigh themselves. Rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 234 and returns to the original position. When the other game ball reaches the first piece 231 after the rotary member 233 returns to the original position, it is the same as the case where the one game ball PB1 described above reaches the first piece 231. In the present embodiment, the time required for the rotary member 233 to return to the original position from the state where the wavy portion 235 squeezes into the guide path 224 is after the game ball reaches the first piece 231. It is configured to be longer than the time required for the corrugated portion 235 to squeeze into the inside of the guide path 224.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27D, before the rotary member 214c is returned to its original position, that is, the corrugated portion 235 squeezes into the inside of the guide passage 224, and the passage width of the guide passage 224 is narrowed. When the other game ball PB2 reaches the adjusting mechanism 230 during the period, the other game ball PB2 comes into contact with the corrugated portion 235 and falls while vibrating left and right. For this reason, the falling speed of the other game ball is reduced, and the time from the ball entering part 221 to the ball exiting part 223 becomes long. After the other game ball PB2 moves (falls) below the length of the first piece 231, the rotating member 233 is rotated about the rotation shaft 234 by the weight of the second piece 232 and the wavy portion 235. It rotates clockwise and returns to its original position.

As described above, according to the first game ball mechanism 220, another game ball enters the ball entering part 221 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball entering part 221. In this case, the exit of the one game ball is more than the time interval from the entry of the one game ball into the entry part 221 to the entry of the other game ball into the entry part 221. It is adjusted so that the time interval from the ball output from the part 223 to the ball output from the other game ball from the ball output part 223 becomes larger. The time of 0.5 seconds can be changed as appropriate by changing the shape of the rotating member 233.

On the other hand, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 221 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball entering part 221, the adjustment mechanism 230 performs the above-described adjustment. Absent. In other words, when another game ball enters the ball entering part 221 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 221, the exit of the one game ball The time interval from the ball output from the part 223 to the ball output from the ball output part 223 of the other game ball is from the ball input to the ball input part 221 of the one game ball to the other game ball. It is the same as the time interval until the ball enters the ball entering part 221.

In this way, also by the first game ball mechanism 220 which is another example of the first game ball mechanism 200, one game ball that has emerged from the ball exit portion 223 of the first game ball mechanism 220 is the first start opening 33. When the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit after entering the ball, there is a possibility that the entering of the other starting game ball into the first starting opening 33 of the other playing ball from the exit portion 223 of the first gaming ball mechanism 220 will be effective. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that there is, and improve the interest.

The wavy portion 235 may be made of a magnetic member. By doing this, when the gaming ball passes in front of the wavy portion 235 in a state where the wavy portion 235 squeezes into the guide path 224, the wavy portion 235 and the gaming ball attract each other by a magnetic force, and the wavy portion 235 becomes the original. The restoration to the position of is suppressed, and the period in which the corrugated portion 235 squeezes out into the guide path 224 becomes longer. As a result, the falling speed of the game ball can be further reduced, and the time required for the game ball to reach the ball exit portion 223 can be further lengthened. In addition, if the behavior of the movable accessory such as the wavy portion 235 changes depending on the behavior of the game ball, and the behavior of the game ball changes according to the change of the behavior of the movable accessory, another configuration is adopted. You may.

I. Modification:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention, and the following modifications are possible, for example.

I1. Modification 1:
In the above embodiment, the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 are provided inside the center accessory 100, but the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 are However, it is not limited to the inside-feature game area PA2 inside the center accessory 100, and may be provided at any part of the game area PA through which the game balls flow down. For example, the special route SR, the normal route NR, and the route distribution mechanism 110 may be mounted on a pachinko machine of a type having no center accessory. Even in this way, the interest in the game can be improved.

I2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment, the center accessory 100 includes two opening portions 101a and 101b and two blade members 102a and 102b that open and close the two opening portions 101a and 101b, respectively. The number of openings and the number of blade members may be one each, or may be three or more.

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

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

I5. Modification 5:
In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to include the first delay mechanism D1 so that the first detection time is longer than the second detection time, but the pachinko machine 10 includes a special delay mechanism. Alternatively, the first detection time may be longer than the second detection time. Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to include the second delay mechanism D2 so that the second detection time is longer than the third detection time, but a special delay mechanism is used. The second detection time may be longer than the third detection time without the above.

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

I7. Modification 7:
In the above embodiment, the first privilege entrance VH1 of the first privilege distribution mechanism 140 is configured such that, after one game ball has entered, another game ball will not enter for a predetermined period. However, the first privilege entrance VH1 may be configured so that a plurality of game balls can be continuously entered. Similarly, in the above embodiment, the second privilege entrance VH2 of the second privilege distribution mechanism 160 prevents other game balls from entering for a predetermined period after one game ball enters. Although configured, the second privilege entrance VH2 may be configured such that a plurality of game balls can enter continuously.

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

I9. Modification 9:
In the above embodiment, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting mechanism 110, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting mechanism 110, another game ball is routed. When the distribution mechanism 110 is reached, the route to which the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed is defined as a special route SR (first route), while the route distribution mechanism 110 has one game. If another game ball does not reach the route distribution mechanism 110 within a predetermined time after the ball arrives, a route to which the one game ball is distributed is defined as a normal route NR (second route). You may.

I10. Modification 10:
In the above embodiment, a partition wall may be provided between the incoming ball detection sensor 104a and the incoming ball detection sensor 104b. By doing this, the game ball entered through the left opening 101a will surely enter the left entrance detection sensor 104a, and the game ball entered through the right opening 101b will be surely on the right side. The ball comes into the ball detection sensor 104b.

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

I11. Modification 11:
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the left guide path 106a and the right guide path 106b have a symmetrical structure, but the left guide path 106a and the right guide path 106b may have different inclinations or lengths. For example, in the third and fourth embodiments described above, a configuration may be adopted in which the inclination of the guide path 106b on the right side is made large and the position of the entry detection sensor 104b is close to the path distribution mechanisms 110c and 110d. .. According to such a configuration, the left and right openings 101a and 101b can be provided with different advantages, and the interest of the game can be improved.

I12. Modification 12:
In the above-described embodiment, when one game ball reaches the first delay mechanism D1 and another game ball reaches the first delay mechanism D1 within 5 seconds, the rotation speed of the cylindrical member 171 is increased. The game ball may be configured to have a shorter delay time. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that he/she does not want the game balls to enter the first privilege entrance VH1 continuously, and to improve the interest of the game. Further, when there are two game balls that have entered the fixed entrance VH and the two game balls have entered the first privilege entrance VH1, it is possible to suppress unnecessary delay of the game ball. You can

Further, as the delay mechanism, a spherical space in which game balls temporarily stay may be provided. As the spherical space, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the size of one game ball is small and an opening is provided below the space.

When a game ball enters such a spherical space, the game ball vibrates slightly and temporarily stays in the space. When the micro vibration ends, the game ball drops from the opening and advances to the next path. If one game ball is staying in the spherical space and another game ball enters the spherical space, the remaining one game ball is pushed out by the other game ball and opened. It may be configured so that the game ball is released from the section and the delay of the game ball is released. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension and improve the interest of the game. Further, as described above, it may be possible to suppress unnecessary delay of the game ball.

I13. Modification 13:
In the above embodiment, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the time interval between the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b is less than or equal to the predetermined time, and the time interval is less than or equal to the predetermined time. In this case, the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 are caused to perform an effect. Instead, the MPU 62 determines whether the detected time intervals of the plurality of gaming balls are included in a predetermined range. The configuration may be such that the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the display device 91 execute the effect when the determination is made and the time interval is included in the predetermined range.

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the MPU 62 executes the notification of abnormality by determining whether or not the time interval of the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b is the predetermined time or less. However, instead of this, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the ball detection sensors 104a and 104b are included in a predetermined range. Therefore, it may be determined whether or not the notification is executed.

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

I15. Modification 15:
In the above-described embodiment, the MPU 62 uses the signals received from the two ball entrance detection sensors 104a and 104b and the signal received from the passage detection sensor 107 to determine whether or not to execute the abnormality notification. Instead of this, it may be possible to determine whether to perform the notification using only the signal received from the passage detection sensor 107.

Specifically, in the above embodiment, when the two game balls are normally distributed to the special route SR by the route distribution mechanism 110, the two game balls are 0.5 seconds by the passage detection sensor 107. Detected within a time interval within. Therefore, when one game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 and another game ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 107 within 0.5 seconds, the MPU 62 determines not to perform the notification. .. On the other hand, if one gaming ball is not detected by the passage detection sensor 107 within 0.5 seconds after the passage detection sensor 107 detects the passage detection sensor 107, a problem occurs in the route sorting mechanism 110. The MPU 62 determines that the notification is to be executed because there is a possibility that the player has made an illegal act. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the route distribution mechanism 110 and that there is a possibility that the player is performing fraud, A healthy game can be guaranteed.

I16. Modification 16:
In the above eighth embodiment, the first game ball mechanism 200 is provided at a position where the game ball discharged from the ball discharging portion 203 enters the first starting opening 33, but the first game ball mechanism 200 is , May be provided at another position in the game area PA.

For example, the first game ball mechanism 200 may be provided at a position where the game ball discharged from the ball discharging unit 203 enters the second starting opening 34.

Further, for example, the first game ball mechanism 200 may be provided at a position other than the position where the game ball discharged from the ball discharging portion 203 enters the first starting opening 33 or the second starting opening 34. Even in this way, when another game ball enters the ball entering unit 201 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball entering unit 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200. Since the time interval of the game ball exit can be made larger than the time interval of the game ball enter, the behavior of the game ball can be suppressed and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. In addition, when a plurality of game balls enter the ball entering portion 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200, the time interval at which the game balls are discharged is adjusted to be larger than the time interval at which the game balls are entered. Since the case where the adjustment is not performed occurs, it is possible to give an intonation to the time interval of the game balls that are discharged from the ball discharging unit 203, and to improve the interest of the game.

I17. Modification 17:
In the above eighth embodiment, the path length of the second guide path 212 of the first gaming ball mechanism 200 is configured to be longer than the path length of the first guide path 211, but the first guide path 211 and the second guide path Path 212 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the path length of the second guide path 212 is configured to be shorter than the path length of the first guide path 211, but a delay mechanism for delaying the game ball is provided in the middle of the second guide path 212. Good.

Even in this way, it is necessary for the game ball to enter the ball entry part 201 of the first game ball mechanism 200 and to exit from the ball exit part 203 via the second guide path 212. The average time Ta2 is set to be longer than the average time Ta1 required for the game ball to exit from the ball exiting part 203 via the first guide path 211 after the game ball enters the ball entering part 201. You can

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

I18. Modification 18:
In the above eighth embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 is provided at a position where the game balls discharged from the ball discharge parts 303a and 303b reach the route distribution mechanism 110, but the second game ball mechanism 300. May be provided at other positions in the game area PA.

Further, in the eighth embodiment, the adjusting mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 causes the other game balls to enter within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball entering portion 301. When the player enters the part 301, the timing at which the one game ball exits from the first exit part 303a and the timing at which the other game ball exits from the second exit part 303b coincide with each other. However, the timings of the one game ball and the other game balls may not be the same.

For example, when the adjustment mechanism 310 of the second game ball mechanism 300 has another game ball entered the ball entry part 301 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball entered the ball entry part 301. Is the first exit ball of the one game ball, rather than the time interval from the entry of the one game ball into the entry part 301 to the entry of the other game ball into the entry part 301. It suffices to have a function of adjusting the time interval from the ball from the portion 303a to the ball from the second ball portion 303b of the other game ball to be smaller. Even with such a configuration, the behavior of the game ball can be imparted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the adjusting mechanism 310 performs the above-mentioned adjustment when another game ball enters the ball entering part 301 0.5 seconds after the one game ball enters the ball entering part 301. Since it is not performed, there are a case where the time interval at the time of exiting the game ball is adjusted to be smaller than a time interval at the time of entering the ball, and a case where the adjustment is not made. Therefore, the exit part 303a, It is possible to give an intonation to the time interval of the game balls that are released from 303b, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, for example, on the downstream side of the second game ball mechanism 300, a ball entry part, an accessory, or the like that is likely to have a more advantageous result for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that arrive is smaller is arranged. In this case, the second game ball mechanism 300 reduces the time interval between the game balls, so that it is possible to give the player an expectation that an advantageous result may be obtained. it can.

I19. Modification 19:
In the above eighth embodiment, the second game ball mechanism 300 includes two ball exit parts 303a and 303b, but it may be configured to include one ball exit part. Even with such a configuration, another game ball enters the ball-in part 301 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball-in part 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300. In this case, since the time interval of the game balls that reach the character can be made smaller than the time interval of the game balls that have entered the second game ball mechanism 300, the behavior of the game balls is suppressed. It is possible to improve the interest.

However, according to the configuration including the two ball-out portions 303a and 303b as in the eighth embodiment, another game is played within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball-in portion 301. When the ball enters the ball entering portion 301, the one game ball and the other game ball can be discharged from the separate ball discharging parts 303a and 303b, so the second game ball mechanism 300. It is possible to disperse the game balls that entered into. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the behavior of the dispersed game balls, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, there are cases where the other game ball comes out from the first ball-out portion 303a and cases where the other game ball comes out from the second ball-out portion 303b, so that the behavior of the game ball is suppressed. It can be given and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

I20. Modification 20:
In the above eighth embodiment, the route distribution mechanism 110 is provided at a position where the game balls discharged from the discharge parts 303a and 303b of the second game ball mechanism 300 reach. Instead, the path distribution mechanism in the other embodiments described above may be provided.

In addition, the positions of the game balls that have emerged from the ball exit portions 303a and 303b of the second game ball mechanism 300 arrive at the positions of the plurality of game balls that have arrived in accordance with the time intervals of the plurality of game balls that arrive. There may be provided other accessories that change the.

Even with such a configuration, another game ball enters the ball-in part 301 within 0.5 seconds after one game ball enters the ball-in part 301 of the second game ball mechanism 300. In this case, since the time interval of the game balls that reach the character can be made smaller than the time interval of the game balls that have entered the second game ball mechanism 300, the behavior of the game balls received from the character. It can be used as an inflection to improve the interest.

I21. Modification 21:
In the eighth embodiment, the guide paths in the first game ball mechanism 200 and the second game ball mechanism 300 are made of transparent resin, but these guide paths are made of a non-transparent member. Good.

I22. Modification 22:
Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine that performs a jackpot lottery based on the fact that a game ball has entered the starting opening, or a game ball that enters a specific area of a special device is entitled. Pachinko machines that generate jackpots, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, game machines such as sparrow balls, and other pachinko machines equipped with payout means for paying out game balls as game media. The invention can be applied.

Further, in the above embodiment, some of the functions implemented by software may be implemented by hardware, or some of the functions implemented by hardware may be implemented by software.

J. Inventions extracted from the above-described embodiments and modifications:
The features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary.

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Feature A1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route, which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area,
A second type route which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area and which is a route different from the first type route,
Route distribution means that is provided in the game area and distributes the game balls to the first type route or the second type route,
A gaming machine comprising:
At the same time when one game ball reaches the route distributing means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distributing means, the other game balls are distributed to the route distributing means. The game machine is characterized in that when one reaches the route distributing means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.

According to the characteristic A1, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball is routed. When reaching the dividing means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.

Here, when the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the route sorting means, or at the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Further, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball reaches the route sorting means. In this case, not only the one game ball but also the other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has an expectation for the one game ball but also another game ball. Expectation can also be added.

On the other hand, when the first type route is a more disadvantageous route for the player than the second type route, another game ball is routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that he wants the player not to reach the sorting means.

As described above, according to the characteristic A1, it is possible to give the player various expectations and tensions, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A2]
A gaming machine according to feature A1,
If the other game ball does not reach the route distributing means within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distributing means, the route distributing means determines the one game. A game machine characterized by distributing a ball to the second type route.

According to the characteristic A2, if one of the game balls does not reach the route sorting means within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, the one game ball is said It is distributed to the second type route.

Here, when the second type route is a route that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first type route, one route is assigned to the route sorting means so that one game ball is not assigned to the second type route. At the same time that the game ball arrives, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, the expectation that another game ball will reach the route sorting means, It can be given to the player.

On the other hand, if the second type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the first type route, one game ball is assigned to the route sorting means so that one game ball is assigned to the second type route. It is possible to give the player a feeling of tension that he or she wants another game ball not to reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival.

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

[Feature A3]
A gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2,
The first type route includes a first type 1 route and a second type 1 route,
The path distribution unit includes a first distribution unit, a second distribution unit, and a rotation shaft that rotatably supports the path distribution unit,
At the same time that one game ball reaches the first distribution unit, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the first distribution unit, the other game balls are When the distribution part of 2 is reached,
By suppressing the rotation around the rotation axis of the path distributing means,
The first sorting unit sorts the one game ball into the first type 1 route,
The second distribution unit distributes the other game balls to the second type 1 path,
If one of the game balls does not reach the second distribution unit within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the first distribution unit,
By rotating the path distributing means about the rotation axis,
The first distribution unit is for distributing the one game ball to the second type route.

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

[Feature A4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism into which a game ball can enter.
The game machine characterized in that the first type route, the second type route, and the route distributing means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

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

[Feature A5]
A gaming machine described in Feature A4,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings in which the game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism,
A plurality of opening and closing means for respectively opening and closing the plurality of openings,
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the characteristic A5, since the accessory mechanism is provided with the plurality of opening portions and the opening/closing means, it becomes easy to continuously insert the plurality of game balls into the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a large number of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature A6]
A gaming machine described in Feature A5,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine characterized in that the route distributing means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

According to the characteristic A6, when a game ball is entered from each of the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, at the same time that one game ball arrives at the route sorting means, or at the same time in the route sorting means. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route sorting means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

According to the characteristic A7, the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route. Therefore, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

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

According to the feature B1, the first detection time is configured to be longer than the second detection time, so when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism, one game ball Is likely to pass through the second specific area, other game balls will pass through the first specific area first, so that the player is given a first benefit that is more disadvantageous than the second benefit. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which it is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism.

[Feature B2]
A gaming machine described in Feature B1,
The first detection time is configured to be longer than the second detection time by including a delay unit that delays the game ball from reaching the detection position detected by the first detection unit. A gaming machine characterized by being.

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

[Feature B3]
The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2,
Inside the accessory mechanism, there is a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, it is determined that the game ball will pass through any specific area. There is a ball entrance,
A game machine characterized in that the reference position is a position of the fixed entrance.

According to the feature B3, since the position of the fixed entrance is used as the reference position, one gaming ball is likely to pass through the second specific region when a plurality of gaming balls enter the fixed entrance. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which another game ball is first detected by the first detection means and the player is given the first privilege, which is more disadvantageous than the second privilege. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the fixed entrance.

[Feature B4]
A gaming machine described in Feature B3,
Inside the accessory mechanism, a game ball can enter the downstream of the fixed entrance, and when the game ball enters, the game ball is the first identification. There is a first privilege entrance that is confirmed to pass through the area,
A game machine characterized in that the first privilege entrance is configured such that, after one game ball enters, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period.

According to feature B4, after one game ball enters the first privilege entrance, other game balls do not enter for a predetermined period, so a plurality of game balls enter the confirmed entrance. It is possible to provide the player with an expectation that the second privilege, which is more advantageous than the first privilege, will be granted in the case of a ball, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B5]
A gaming machine according to feature B3 or feature B4,
Inside the accessory mechanism,
A third specific area which is an area for giving the player a third privilege more advantageous than the second privilege when the game ball passes through;
Third detection means for detecting passage of the game ball through the third specific area,
Is provided,
A first privilege distribution mechanism that distributes a privilege to be given to a player by distributing a game ball is provided in the inside of the accessory mechanism downstream of the fixed entrance.
At least the first privilege distribution mechanism,
It is determined that the game ball distributed by the first privilege distribution mechanism is a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, the game ball passes through the first specific area. The first privilege entrance to do,
A game ball distributed by the first privilege distribution mechanism is a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, a privilege more advantageous than the first privilege can be given. With the privilege promotion entrance to be confirmed,
Is provided,
A second privilege distribution mechanism that distributes a privilege to be given to a player by distributing a game ball is provided downstream of the privilege promotion entrance.
At least the second privilege distribution mechanism,
It is determined that the game ball distributed by the second privilege distribution mechanism is a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters, the game ball passes through the second specific area. Second bonus entrance to do,
It is determined that the game ball distributed by the second privilege distribution mechanism is a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter, and when the game ball enters the game ball, the game ball passes through the third specific area. And a third privilege entrance
Is provided,
The third detection time, which is the average time required for the game ball to be detected by the third detecting means after the game ball has passed through the fixed entrance, is the first detection time and the first detection time. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be shorter than the detection time of 2.

According to feature B5, the third detection time is configured to be shorter than the first detection time and the second detection time, so that a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism. In, although one game ball is likely to pass the third specific region, the other game ball has passed the first specific region or the second specific region first, and the third privilege It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the player is given a more disadvantageous first benefit or second benefit. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a plurality of game balls enter the inside of the accessory mechanism.

Further, according to the feature B5, after the game ball enters the fixed entrance and the grant of the benefit is confirmed, the type of the benefit granted is determined according to the type of the entrance into which the game ball enters. It is decided in stages. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the type of privilege is determined in stages, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

According to feature B6, after one game ball enters the second privilege entrance, another game ball does not enter for a predetermined period of time, so a plurality of game balls become privilege promotion entrances. It is possible to give the player an expectation that the third privilege, which is more advantageous than the second privilege, will be granted when the player enters the ball, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Characteristic C1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route, which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area,
A second type route which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area and which is a route different from the first type route,
Route distribution means that is provided in the game area and distributes the game balls to the first type route or the second type route,
A gaming machine comprising:
The route distribution means,
It is possible to displace by the weight or impact of the game ball,
At the same time that one game ball arrives at the route distributing means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distributing means, another game ball becomes the route distributing means. In the first case reached, the one game ball and the other game ball are displaced to the first type route by being displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball and the other game ball.
In the second case where the other game ball does not reach the route distributing means within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distributing means, in the case of the displacement in the first case, Also, by displacing only a small amount or not displacing, the one game ball is distributed to the second type route.

According to the characteristic C1, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball is routed. When reaching the dividing means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.

Here, when the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the route sorting means, or at the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Further, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball reaches the route sorting means. In this case, not only the one game ball but also the other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has an expectation for the one game ball but also another game ball. Expectation can also be added.

On the other hand, when the first type route is a more disadvantageous route for the player than the second type route, another game ball is routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that he wants the player not to reach the sorting means.

As described above, according to the characteristic C1, it is possible to give various expectations and tensions to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, according to the feature C1, it is possible to realize the route distribution means for distributing the game balls with a simple configuration.

[Characteristic C2]
A gaming machine described in Feature C1,
The route distribution means,
A rotary shaft for supporting the route distributing means in a rotatable state,
A game machine characterized by being displaceable by rotation about the rotation axis.

According to the characteristic C2, since the route distributing means can be displaced by the rotation around the rotation axis, the durability can be improved as compared with the configuration in which the route distributing means itself is deformed and displaced. You can

[Characteristic C3]
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism into which a game ball can enter.
The game machine characterized in that the first type route, the second type route, and the route distributing means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

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

[Characteristic C4]
A gaming machine described in Feature C3,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings in which the game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism,
A plurality of opening and closing means for respectively opening and closing the plurality of openings,
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the characteristic C4, since the accessory mechanism is provided with the plurality of openings and the opening/closing means, it becomes easy to continuously insert the plurality of game balls into the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a large number of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic C5]
A gaming machine described in Feature C4,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine characterized in that the route distributing means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

According to the characteristic C5, when a game ball is entered from each of the left and right openings of the accessory mechanism, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route distributing means, or one is distributed to the route distributing means. There is a high possibility that another game ball will reach the route sorting means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Therefore, a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

According to the characteristic C6, since the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature D group>
The following feature groups D are extracted from the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof. And at least one copy of the following subjects can be solved.

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Feature D1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route, which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area,
A second type route which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area and which is a route different from the first type route,
Route distribution means that is provided in the game area and distributes the game balls to the first type route or the second type route,
A gaming machine comprising:
The first type route includes a first type 1 route and a second type 1 route,
The path distribution unit includes a first distribution member and a second distribution member,
At the same time that one game ball reaches the first distributing member, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the first distributing member, another game ball is When the distribution member of 2 is reached,
The first distribution member is displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball,
The second distribution member is displaced by the weight or impact of the other game ball,
Interference between the displaced first distributing member and the displaced second distributing member prevents the one game ball and the other game ball from being distributed to the second type route. ,
The first sorting member sorts the one game ball into the first type 1 path,
The second distribution member distributes the other game balls to the second type 1 path,
If one of the game balls does not reach the second distributing member within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the first distributing member,
The first distribution member is displaced by the weight or impact of the one game ball, and distributes the one game ball to the second type path.

According to the feature D1, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball is routed. When reaching the dividing means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.

Here, when the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the route sorting means, or at the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Further, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball reaches the route sorting means. In this case, not only the one game ball but also the other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has an expectation for the one game ball but also another game ball. Expectation can also be added.

On the other hand, when the first type route is a more disadvantageous route for the player than the second type route, another game ball is routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that he wants the player not to reach the sorting means.

As described above, according to the feature D1, various expectations and tensions can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, according to the feature D1, it is possible to realize the route distribution means for distributing the game balls with a simple configuration.

[Feature D2]
A gaming machine described in Feature D1,
The first distribution member,
A first rotation shaft that rotatably supports the first distribution member,
Is displaceable by rotation about the first rotation axis,
The second distribution member,
A second rotation shaft that supports the second distribution member in a rotatable state,
A game machine characterized by being displaceable by rotation about the second rotation axis.

According to the characteristic D2, the first distributing member and the second distributing member can be displaced by the rotation about the rotation axis, so that the distributing member itself is deformed and displaced. Therefore, durability can be improved.

[Feature D3]
The gaming machine described in the feature D1 or the feature D2,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism into which a game ball can enter.
The game machine characterized in that the first type route, the second type route, and the route distributing means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

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

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

According to the characteristic D4, since the accessory mechanism is provided with the plurality of openings and the opening/closing means, it becomes easy to continuously insert the plurality of game balls into the accessory mechanism. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a large number of game balls will be distributed to the first type route, a higher expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D5]
A gaming machine described in Feature D4,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine characterized in that the route distributing means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

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

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

According to the characteristic D6, the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, so that one game ball reaches the route sorting means at the same time, or the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature E group>
The following characteristic E groups are extracted from the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof. And at least one copy of the following subjects can be solved.

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

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

According to the feature E1, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball is routed. When reaching the dividing means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.

Here, when the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball arrives at the route sorting means, or at the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the game ball arrives. Further, at the same time that one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route sorting means, another game ball reaches the route sorting means. In this case, not only the one game ball but also the other game balls are distributed to the first type route, so that not only the player has an expectation for the one game ball but also another game ball. Expectation can also be added.

On the other hand, when the first type route is a more disadvantageous route for the player than the second type route, another game ball is routed within a predetermined time after one game ball reaches the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that he wants the player not to reach the sorting means.

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

[Feature E2]
A gaming machine described in Feature E1,
The game area is provided with an accessory mechanism into which a game ball can enter.
The game machine characterized in that the first type route, the second type route, and the route distributing means are provided inside the accessory mechanism.

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

[Feature E3]
A gaming machine described in Feature E2,
The accessory mechanism is
A plurality of openings in which the game ball can enter the inside of the accessory mechanism,
A plurality of opening and closing means for respectively opening and closing the plurality of openings,
A gaming machine comprising:

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

[Feature E4]
A gaming machine described in Feature E3,
The openings are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the accessory mechanism,
The game machine characterized in that the route distributing means is provided at a substantially central position on the left and right of the accessory mechanism.

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

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

According to the characteristic E5, since the first type route is a route more advantageous to the player than the second type route, at the same time when one game ball reaches the route sorting means, or the route sorting means. It is possible to give the player an expectation that another game ball will reach the route distribution means within a predetermined time after the arrival of one game ball.

<Feature F group>
The following characteristic F groups are extracted from the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof. And at least one copy of the following subjects can be solved.

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Feature F1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A game ball mechanism provided in the game area, into which game balls can enter,
A gaming machine comprising:
The game ball mechanism,
With a ball entering part where game balls can enter,
A ball-out portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball-in part exits from the game ball mechanism,
In the case where another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the ball entering unit within a predetermined time after the game ball enters the ball entering unit, From the exit of the one game ball from the exit part, rather than the time interval from the entry of the game ball to the entrance part to the entry of the other game ball to the entry part Adjusting means for adjusting so that the time interval from the ball-out portion to the ball-out of the other game ball becomes larger,
A gaming machine comprising:

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

In addition, for example, in the case where a ball-in portion, an accessory, or the like that is likely to have a disadvantageous result to the player if the time intervals of the plurality of game balls that arrive is small are arranged on the downstream side of the game ball mechanism. In addition, the game ball mechanism of the characteristic F1 increases the time interval between the game balls, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the disadvantageous result can be avoided. it can.

[Feature F2]
A gaming machine according to feature F1,
The adjusting means,
If the other game ball enters the ball entering part after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball entered the ball entering part, the adjustment is not performed. A gaming machine to do.

According to the characteristic F2, there are a case where the adjustment is made such that the time interval at the time of the game ball exiting is larger than the time interval at the time of entering the game ball, and a case where the adjustment is not executed occurs. It is possible to add intonation to the time interval of the game balls that are thrown from, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature F3]
A gaming machine according to feature F1 or feature F2,
The adjusting means,
A first guide path which is a route for guiding the game ball entering the ball entering portion,
A second guide path different from the first guide path, which is a path for guiding the game ball entering the ball entering portion,
Sorting means for sorting the one game ball and the other game ball, which have entered the ball entering portion, into one of the first guide path and the second guide path,
A path where the first guide path and the second guide path join downstream of the sorting means, and a join guide path that guides the game ball to the ball exit portion,
Equipped with
The distribution means,
While allocating the one game ball reaching the allocating means to the first guide path,
When the other game ball reaches the distribution means within a predetermined time after the one game ball arrives, the other game ball is distributed to the second guide path,
When the other game ball reaches the distribution means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball arrived, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path,
The first guideway and the second guideway are
The average time required for the game ball to leave the ball exiting part via the second guide path after the game ball enters the ball entering part is A gaming machine configured to be longer than an average time required for the game ball to leave the ball exiting portion via the first guide path after entering the ball.

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

[Feature F4]
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3,
The game area is provided with a starting ball entering portion into which a game ball can enter.
The entry of the game ball into the starting entry ball unit is set as a trigger for the opening of the other accessory, and the upper limit is set for the number of the game ball entry to be held,
A game machine characterized in that the game ball mechanism is provided at a position where a game ball discharged from the ball discharging part enters the starting ball entering part.

According to the feature F4, it is possible to enter the game ball, which has been discharged from the ball discharging section, into the starting ball entering section.

According to the feature F4, when one game ball enters the ball entrance portion of the game ball mechanism within a predetermined time after another game ball enters the ball entrance portion, for example, the game ball mechanism Even if the one game ball from the ball exiting part of the game enters the starting ball entering part, and the number of pending game balls is reached to the upper limit, Since the time interval from the game ball of the other game ball to the other game ball is large, until the other game ball starts to play and enters the starting entrance part The hold is exhausted, and there is a high possibility that the entry of the other game balls into the starting entry part will be effective.

Therefore, even if one of the game balls that has emerged from the ball-exiting part of the game ball mechanism enters the starting ball-in part and the number of reserves reaches the upper limit, it will emerge from the ball-out part of the game ball mechanism. It is possible to give the player the expectation that the entry of the other game ball into the starting entry part of the game ball may be effective, and the interest of the player can be improved.

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

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

<Feature G group>
The following feature groups G are extracted from the above-described embodiments, modified examples, or a combination thereof. And at least one copy of the following subjects can be solved.

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Characteristic G1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A game ball mechanism provided in the game area, into which game balls can enter,
A gaming machine comprising:
The game ball mechanism,
With a ball entering part where game balls can enter,
A ball-out portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball-in part exits from the game ball mechanism,
In the case where another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the ball entering unit within a predetermined time after the game ball enters the ball entering unit, From the exit of the one game ball from the exit part, rather than the time interval from the entry of the game ball to the entrance part to the entry of the other game ball to the entry part Adjusting means for adjusting so that the time interval from the exit portion of the other game ball to the exit is smaller,
A gaming machine comprising:

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

In addition, for example, in the case where a ball entry part, an accessory, or the like is arranged on the downstream side of the game ball mechanism, which may have a more advantageous result for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that reach the game ball is smaller. In addition, since the time interval between the exits of the game balls is shortened by the game ball mechanism of the feature G1, it is possible to give the player an expectation that an advantageous result may be obtained.

[Characteristic G2]
The gaming machine described in the feature G1,
The adjusting means,
If the other game ball enters the ball entering part after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball entered the ball entering part, the adjustment is not performed. A gaming machine to do.

According to the characteristic G2, there are a case where an adjustment is made in which the time interval at the time of a game ball exiting is smaller than a time interval at the time of entering a ball, and a case where the adjustment is not carried out. It is possible to add intonation to the time interval of the game balls that are thrown from, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Characteristic G3]
The gaming machine described in the feature G1 or the feature G2,
The game ball mechanism,
As the ball-out portion, at least two ball-out portions including a first ball-out portion and a second ball-out portion are provided,
The adjusting means,
When the other game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering part,
While letting the one game ball from the first ball-out portion, the other game ball from the second ball-out portion,
The first exit portion of the one game ball is longer than the time interval from the entry of the one game ball into the entry part to the entry of the other game ball into the entry part. The game machine is characterized in that the time interval from the ball from the ball to the ball from the second ball portion of the other game ball is adjusted to be smaller.

According to the characteristic G3, when another game ball enters the ball entering section within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering section, the one game ball and the other game Since the ball and the ball can be ejected from different exit portions, the game balls that have entered the game ball mechanism can be dispersed. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the behavior of the dispersed game balls, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Characteristic G4]
A gaming machine described in Feature G3,
The adjusting means,
In the case where the other game ball enters the ball entering part after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball entered the ball entering part,
A game machine characterized in that the one game ball and the other game ball are caused to be discharged from the first discharge part and the adjustment is not performed.

According to the characteristic G4, there is a case where the other game ball exits from the first ball exit part and a case where the other game ball exits from the second ball exit part. Inflection can be given, and interest in the game can be improved.

[Characteristic G5]
A gaming machine described in Feature G3 or Feature G4,
The adjusting means,
When the other game ball enters the ball entering part within a predetermined time after the one game ball enters the ball entering part,
It is adjusted so that the timing at which the one game ball exits from the first ball-out unit and the timing at which the other game ball leaves the second ball-out unit are simultaneous. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature G5, when one game ball enters the ball entering portion and another game ball enters the ball entering portion within a predetermined time after the ball enters, the one game ball and the other game ball It is possible to simultaneously eject and from different exit portions.

In addition, for example, in the case where a ball entry part, an accessory, or the like is arranged on the downstream side of the game ball mechanism, which may have a more advantageous result for the player as the time interval between the plurality of game balls that reach the game ball is smaller. In addition, since the game balls are simultaneously discharged from the separate ball-out parts by the game ball mechanism of the characteristic G5, a strong expectation that an advantageous result may be obtained can be given to the player. it can.

[Characteristic G6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G3 to G5,
The adjusting means,
A first guide path that is a route for guiding the game ball entering the ball entering portion to the first ball leaving portion,
A second guide path which is a route for guiding the game ball entering the ball entering part to the second ball leaving part,
Sorting means for sorting the one game ball and the other game ball, which have entered the ball entering portion, into one of the first guide path and the second guide path,
Equipped with
The distribution means,
While allocating the one game ball reaching the allocating means to the first guide path,
When the other game ball reaches the distribution means within a predetermined time after the one game ball arrives, the other game ball is distributed to the second guide path,
When the other game ball reaches the distribution means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one game ball arrived, the other game ball is distributed to the first guide path,
The first guideway and the second guideway are
The average time required for the game ball to exit the second ball exiting part via the second guide path after the game ball enters the ball entering part is It is configured to be shorter than the average time required for the game ball to exit from the first ball exit portion via the first guide path after the game ball enters the ball. Characteristic gaming machine.

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

[Characteristic G7]
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G6,
The game board is provided with an accessory that changes the behavior of the plurality of reached game balls according to the time interval of the plurality of reached game balls.
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming ball mechanism is provided at a position where a gaming ball that has come out of the ball delivering section reaches the accessory.

According to the feature G7, it is possible to make the game ball that has been discharged from the ball discharging portion reach the accessory.

Further, according to the characteristic G7, when one game ball enters the ball entrance part of the game ball mechanism within a predetermined time after another game ball enters the ball entrance part, the character object is reached. Since the time interval of the game ball to be played can be made smaller than the time interval of the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism, it is possible to inflate the change in the behavior of the game ball received from the accessory, and It is possible to improve.

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

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Feature H1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
A game ball mechanism provided in the game area, into which game balls can enter,
A gaming machine comprising:
The game ball mechanism,
With a ball entering part where game balls can enter,
A ball-out portion from which the game ball that has entered the game ball mechanism from the ball-in part exits from the game ball mechanism,
In the case where another game ball that enters next to the one game ball enters the ball entering unit within a predetermined time after the game ball enters the ball entering unit, The time interval from the ball from the ball-out part of the game ball to the ball from the ball-out part of the other game ball is from the ball entering the ball-in part of the one game ball Adjustment means for adjusting so as to be different from the time interval until the ball enters the ball entering portion of another game ball,
A gaming machine comprising:

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is necessary to preferably improve the interest of the game in order to further increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Characteristic I1]
A game area where game balls flow down,
Detecting means provided in the game area for detecting a game ball,
Determination means for determining whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means satisfy a predetermined condition,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising:

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

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

According to the characteristic I2, for example, in the gaming machine in which the situation may be advantageous for the player when the time intervals of the plurality of gaming balls detected by the detecting means are equal to or less than the predetermined time, the player's game The degree of attention to can be improved.

[Characteristic I3]
A gaming machine according to feature I1 or feature I2,
A plurality of the detection means,
The determination means is the time between the timing when the game ball is detected by one of the plurality of detection means and the timing when the game ball is detected by the other detection means of the plurality of detection means. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not a target interval satisfies the predetermined condition.

According to the feature I3, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of detecting means, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be improved.

[Feature I4]
A gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I3,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined effect is an effect that suggests that there may be an advantageous situation for the player.

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, in order to improve the soundness of the game, it is preferable to be able to promptly detect an abnormality, a defect or the like occurring in the gaming machine. In addition, such a problem similarly occurs in all gaming machines using gaming balls.

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

According to the feature J1, for example, when there is a possibility that a malfunction occurs in a movable accessory provided in the game area of the gaming machine, or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating. Informing that there is a possibility of occurrence of the problem and a possibility that the injustice is being performed in the gaming machine in which the time intervals of the plurality of gaming balls detected by the detecting means change. be able to.

[Characteristic J2]
A game machine according to feature J1,
The detection means is
First detection means provided in the game area for detecting a game ball,
Second detection means for detecting a game ball downstream of the first detection means,
Including,
The gaming machine further comprises
First determining means for determining whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of gaming balls detected by the first detecting means satisfy a predetermined condition,
Second determining means for determining whether or not a notification condition is satisfied based on the result of the determination by the first determining means and the result of detecting the game ball by the second detecting means,
Equipped with
A gaming machine, wherein the notification means gives notification when the second determination means determines that the notification condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

[Characteristic J4]
A gaming machine according to feature J2 or feature J3,
The second determination means informs the player when the game ball is detected by the second detection means even though the first determination means has not determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by determining that a condition is satisfied.

In the gaming machine in which the game balls may be detected by the second detection means when the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detection means satisfy a predetermined condition, the first detection is performed. When the game balls are detected by the second detecting means even though the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the means do not satisfy the predetermined condition, the game balls are provided in the game area of the game machine. There is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the movable accessory that is present, or there is a possibility that the player is cheating.

According to the feature J4, when the game balls are detected by the second detecting means while the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the first detecting means do not satisfy the predetermined condition, It is possible to notify that a movable accessory provided in the game area of the gaming machine may have a problem or that the player may be cheating. .. As a result, a healthy game can be guaranteed.

[Characteristic J5]
The gaming machine according to any one of features J2 to J4,
A plurality of the first detection means,
The first determination means is a timing when a game ball is detected by one detection means of the plurality of first detection means, and a game is performed by another detection means of the plurality of first detection means. A gaming machine, which determines whether or not a time interval with a timing at which a ball is detected satisfies a predetermined condition.

According to the feature J5, in a gaming machine including a plurality of first detecting means, a malfunction may occur in a movable accessory provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine, or a player. Can inform that there is a possibility that fraud is being performed. As a result, a healthy game can be guaranteed.

[Characteristic J6]
The game machine according to feature J1, further comprising:
A determination means for determining whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means satisfy a predetermined condition,
A gaming machine, wherein the notification means gives notification when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

According to the feature J6, for example, when there is a possibility that a movable accessory provided in the game area of the gaming machine has a problem, or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating. In the gaming machine in which the time intervals of the plurality of gaming balls detected by the detecting means do not satisfy the predetermined condition, there is a possibility of occurrence of the malfunction, and possibility of the fraud. Can be notified.

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

According to the feature J7, when there is a possibility that a malfunction occurs in the movable accessory provided in the game area of the gaming machine, or when there is a possibility that the player is cheating. , The possibility of occurrence of the malfunction or the fraud is being performed based on whether or not the other game ball is detected within a predetermined time after the one game ball is detected by the detection means. It is possible to notify that there is a possibility. As a result, a healthy game can be guaranteed.

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

Pachinko machine (feather type):
Based on the launch operation by the player, a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area,
A starting ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An accessory mechanism having an opening and allowing a game ball to enter the inside from the opening,
Opening means for opening the opening of the accessory mechanism on the basis of the game ball entering the starting ball entering part,
Detecting means for detecting passage of a game ball in a specific area provided inside the accessory mechanism,
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player when the detecting unit detects passage of a game ball,
A gaming machine comprising:

Pachinko machine (digital pachi type):
Based on the launch operation by the player, a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area,
A starting ball entering portion provided in the game area, into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Special information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entering section,
Special information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Determination means for determining whether or not to give a privilege to the player, based on the special information stored in the special information storage means,
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege to the player when the determining unit determines to grant the privilege,
A gaming machine comprising:

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modified examples, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, the technical features in the embodiments and modified examples corresponding to the technical features in each mode described in the section of the summary of the invention are to solve some or all of the above problems, or In order to achieve some or all of the effects, it is possible to appropriately replace or combine them. In addition, if the technical features are not described as essential in this specification, they can be appropriately deleted.

10...Pachinko machine 11...Outer frame 12...Pachinko machine main body 13...Inner frame 14...Front door frame 15...Hinge 16...Hinge 17...Cylinder lock 18. .. window 18a... glass unit 19... upper plate 20... lower plate 23... lever 24... production operation button 25... operation handle 30... game board 31... Guide rail 31a...Inner rail portion 31b...Outer rail portion 32...General winning opening 33...First starting opening 34...Second starting opening 42...Nail 43...Out opening 45... Display unit 45a... 1st hold|maintenance display part 45b... 2nd hold|maintenance display part 45c... Round display part 46... Speaker 47... Various lamps 60... Main control unit 61 ...Main control board 62...MPU
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67a-67g... prize detection sensor 70... power supply device 71... payout control device 72... payout device 73... launch control device 74... game ball launch mechanism 80... audio emission control Device 81... Audio emission control board 82... MPU
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84...RAM
90... Display control device 91... Display device 100... Center accessory 101a... Opening 101b... Opening 102a... Blade member 102b... Blade member 104a... Ball Detection sensor 104b... Entrance detection sensor 104c... Entrance detection sensor 106a... Guideway 106b... Guideway 107... Passage detection sensor 108... V detection sensor 110... Path swing Distribution mechanism 110b...path distribution mechanism 110c...path distribution mechanism 110d...path distribution mechanism 110e...path distribution mechanism 110f...path distribution mechanism 110g...path distribution mechanism 120... Selection mechanism 121... Cylindrical member 122... Ball entrance 130... Disk-shaped rotating body 140... First privilege distribution mechanism 141... Rotating body 142... Partition wall 144. .. Partition 146... Ejection mechanism 160... Second privilege distribution mechanism 161... Rotating body 162... Partition 164... Partition 166... Ejection mechanism 171... Cylindrical member 172.. Drive unit 173... Magnetic member 200... First game ball mechanism 201... Incoming ball portion 203... Outgoing ball portion 203... First outgoing ball portion 210... Adjusting mechanism 211. First guide path 212... Second guide path 214... Distribution mechanism 214a... First piece 214b... Second piece 214c... Rotating member 214d... Rotating shaft 216... Confluence guideway 220... First game ball mechanism 221... Incoming ball portion 223... Outgoing ball portion 224... Guideway 230... Adjusting mechanism 231... First piece 232... Second Two pieces 233... Rotating member 234... Rotating shaft 235... Wavy portion 300... Second game ball mechanism 301... Incoming ball portion 303a... First exiting ball portion 303a... Outgoing Ball portion 303b...Second ball portion 310...Adjustment mechanism 311...First guide path 312...Second guide path 314...Distribution mechanism 314a...First piece 314b.. .2nd piece 314c...rotating member 314d...rotating shaft D1...first delay mechanism D2...second delay mechanism S1...first detection sensor S2...second detection sensor S3. .. 3rd detection sensor T1... 1st detection time T2... 2nd detection time T3... 3rd detection time PA... Gaming area PA1... Gaming area outside role-playing area PA2.. . Game area in role SR... Special route SR1... First special route SR2... Second special route NR... Normal route VH... Confirmed entrance UH... Special promotion promotion Mouth OH1...Outgoing entrance VH1...First award entrance VH2...Second award entrance VH3...Third award entrance VZ1...First specific area VZ2.. 2nd specific area VZ3... 3rd specific area

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A game area where game balls flow down,
A first type route, which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area,
A second type route which is a route of a predetermined game ball provided in the game area and which is a route different from the first type route,
Route distribution means which is provided in the game area and distributes the game balls to the first type route or the second type route,
A gaming machine comprising:
At the same time when one game ball reaches the route distributing means, or within a predetermined time after the one game ball reaches the route distributing means, the other game balls are distributed to the route distributing means. When reaches the route distribution means, the one game ball and the other game ball are distributed to the first type route.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

Claims (4)

A game area where game balls flow down,
Detecting means provided in the game area for detecting a game ball,
Determination means for determining whether or not the time intervals of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means satisfy a predetermined condition,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The determination means determines that the time interval satisfies the predetermined condition when the time interval of the plurality of game balls detected by the detection means is a predetermined time or less. A gaming machine to do. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A plurality of the detection means,
The determination means is the time between the timing when the game ball is detected by one of the plurality of detection means and the timing when the game ball is detected by the other detection means of the plurality of detection means. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not a target interval satisfies the predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined effect is an effect that suggests that there may be an advantageous situation for the player.

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