JP4847895B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a stage member that is provided in a center combination arranged in a game area formed on a game board surface and guides a game ball to a winning opening similarly arranged in the game area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are known in which a center role is provided in the approximate center of a gaming area formed on a gaming board surface. An image display device for variably displaying various images is arranged inside the center accessory, and a stage on which a game ball rolls is provided below the center accessory. In addition, a winning opening such as a starting opening is arranged on the gaming area and below the stage. In addition, the stage includes a distribution unit that distributes the course of the game ball, and a part of the game balls distributed by the distribution unit is discharged from the stage located above the start port and wins the start port. It becomes possible. In addition, the game ball is dropped on the game area as it is without winning the winning opening such as the start opening due to the distribution method of the distribution means, and is eventually led to the out opening provided below the gaming area. There is also.

Here, there is a gaming machine in which the stage structure is devised to enhance the interest of the game (see Patent Document 1 below). That is, in this gaming machine, two stages are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, and among the game balls that roll on the back side (opposite side of the player side), the game balls with low momentum are placed on the curved surface portion. After the contact, the left and right swinging is repeated on the back stage. Further, the game ball exceeding a certain momentum moves to the stage on the near side (player side) when it contacts the curved surface portion of the return path, and rolls the stage on the near side to the left and right. Even if the game ball is rolling on the front stage, the player rolls the back stage through the return path, and further, from the discharge part of the back stage to the front stage. Expected to move to the discharge section and win the start opening. Thus, this gaming machine assumes that the pattern of the game balls rolling on the stage is varied and interesting, and that the player enjoys the game with interest.
JP 2001-170284 A

  By the way, since the conventional gaming machine has only two stages on which the game ball rolls, the player can easily predict that the game ball rolls on one of the two stages. . Further, if the game ball rolls only on one of the two stages, the movement pattern of the game ball becomes monotonous. For this reason, it cannot be said that the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine necessarily enhances the gaming interest.

  Further, in the above gaming machine, the game ball launched into the game area is always guided to the back stage when entering the center role. In other words, the game ball is once guided to a stage far from the player, rolls the stage on the far side as it is, and then the sorting game is started in which the game balls are sorted between the stage on the back side and the stage on the near side. Is done. For this reason, the player can naturally expect that the game ball first rolls on the back stage and then continues to roll on the back stage or moves to the near stage closer to the player. Such a method of initially guiding a game ball to a stage far from the player and then moving the game ball to a stage close to the player is a conventional technique in the game industry. The game was not surprising and did not exceed the monotonous range.

  On the other hand, it is conceivable to increase the number of stages of the game balls by increasing the number of stages provided inside the center accessory, but in this case, it is necessary to further increase the size of the center accessory itself. Increasing the size of the center character itself reduces the area other than the area occupied by the center character in the game area, which causes another problem that the gameability in the area other than the area occupied by the center character decreases. End up. That is, it becomes an important issue to give the movement pattern of the game ball on the stage to be novel or unexpected without increasing the size of the center accessory itself.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can provide a novel and unexpected movement pattern of the game ball on the stage of the center role without increasing the size of the center role, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide.

The present invention centers with a starting opening disposed in the game region formed on the game board, the disposed above the start hole in the gaming area, acceptable receiving slot game balls flowing down the game area And a stage member provided on the center accessory and rolling the game ball received by the receiving port, and whether or not to generate a big hit with the winning of the game ball at the start opening In the gaming machine that performs the lottery, the stage member is positioned on the front side of the center accessory and is provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory, and the game ball received by the receiving port is guided to the stage member. a first game ball enters region portion, the center combination with the game ball rolling on the first game ball enters the area unit becomes possible approach, is positioned on the back side of the first game ball enters the area portion Of the second game ball enters the area portion provided along the lateral direction, the second game balls entering area part game ball rolling on the becomes possible approach, the second game balls and the first game ball enters the area portion A third game ball entry area portion that is located between the entry area portion and provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory, and a game ball that rolls through the third game ball entry area portion can enter, A space provided on the front side of the third game ball entry area and below the first game ball entry area and having a size capable of changing the course of the game ball in the left-right direction; A game ball that rolls through two game ball entry areas, and is provided below the space and has a lowermost hole that allows the game balls to fall into the game area; The area portion has a play received by the receiving port. A first left region into which a ball enters; a first central region into which a game ball that has passed through the first left region; and a first right region into which a game ball that has passed through the first central region enters. The second game ball entry area includes a second right area into which a game ball that has passed through the first right area, a second central area into which a game ball that has passed through the second right area, A second left region into which the game ball that has passed through the second central region enters, and the third game ball entry region portion includes a third left region into which the game ball that has passed through the second left region enters, A third central region into which the game ball that has passed through the third left region enters, and the first left region includes a first left opening that allows the game ball to fall into the game region, and the first left opening. Or a first left distribution unit that distributes game balls to the first central region, and the first central region Has a first central opening for dropping a game ball into the game area, and a first central distribution part for distributing the game ball to the first central opening or the first right area, and the first right side The area has a first right opening for dropping the game ball into the game area, and a first right distribution part for distributing the game ball to the first right opening or the second right area, and the second The central region includes a back opening that communicates with the lowermost hole, a second central opening that allows a game ball to enter the third central region, the back opening, the second central opening, and the first A second central sorting unit that distributes the game balls to any one of the two left side regions, and the third central region is inclined downward toward the space unit and can change the course of the game balls in the left-right direction A game ball is allowed to enter the space through the first course changing section and the first course changing section. A center opening, and the space is inclined downward toward the game area and the path of the game ball can be changed in the left-right direction, and the second path change unit. A space opening for dropping a game ball into the game area, and among the lowermost hole, the space opening, the first left opening, the first center opening, and the first right opening, The first left opening and the first right opening are not positioned vertically above the starting port, and the lowermost hole, the space opening, and the first central opening are positioned vertically above the starting port. In addition, the space opening includes an opening portion positioned vertically above the start opening and an opening portion not positioned vertically above the start opening, the lowermost hole and the first central opening The width dimension in the left-right direction is the left-right direction of the space opening. Characterized in that less than the width dimension.
In this case, the third game ball entry region has a third right region in which a game ball that has passed through the third center region passes through the first course changing unit without being guided to the third center opening. Preferably, the third right region communicates with the second right region, and a game ball that has passed through the third right region can enter the second right region .

According to the present invention, the game ball that has entered the center combination is first guided to the first game ball entry area and rolls on the first game ball entry area. At this time, since the first game ball entry area is located on the foremost side (player side) among all the game ball entry areas, the game rolls on the first game ball entry area. The ball makes it easier for the player to catch the eye. When the game ball rolls on the first game ball entry area, the game ball enters the second game ball entry area and eventually rolls on the second game ball entry area. Since the second game ball entry area is located on the farthest side (opposite to the player side) among all the game ball entry areas, the game rolls on the second game ball entry area. The ball is less likely to be noticed by the player than when rolling on the first game ball entry area. And in the gaming machine industry, the movement pattern of the game ball moving from the back side to the front side is normal, so when looking at the movement pattern of the opposite game ball, the player is innovative and surprising You will feel. As a result, there is an expectation that something will happen to the player, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  When the game ball rolls on the second game ball entry area, the game ball enters the third game ball entry area and rolls on the third game ball entry area. The third game ball entry area is positioned between and sandwiched between the first game ball entry area and the second game ball entry area, and therefore rolls on the third game ball entry area. The game ball is less likely to be noticed by the player as compared to rolling on the first game ball entry area, but the player is compared to rolling on the second game ball entry area. It becomes easy to be noticed. As described above, the first movement of the game ball is most easily noticed by the player, the next movement is least noticeable by the player, and the last movement is easily noticed by the player. Looking at each game ball entry area from above, the game ball moves in a vortex from the outside to the inside, and the movement pattern of the game ball looks more innovative.

Here, when the game ball rolls in the first game ball entry area, the second game ball entry area, and the third game ball entry area, each of the game balls is separated by a plurality of game ball distribution parts. It may be distributed to the opening . The game ball distributed to the opening to flow out in the vicinity of the starting opening, to win the starting opening in a high probability. When the gaming ball is finished in starting opening, lottery whether or not to generate the jackpot is executed.

As described above, the game ball rolling in the mobile pattern where there is a new and and unexpected properties, because it may be distributed to each opening by any game ball sorting unit, the winning of the player starting opening Expecting to be tense and watch over the movement of the game ball, it can greatly improve the game.

  In particular, the stage member of the center accessory is composed of three game ball entry area portions, and each game ball entry area portion is provided side by side in the front-rear direction. The moving distance and distribution opportunity of the game ball can be increased without increasing the size. As a result, the movement pattern (stage game) of the game ball on each game ball entry area can be made interesting without reducing the space of the game area other than the area occupied by the center character.

In addition , as the game balls roll in the second game ball entry area portion, the game balls enter the third game ball entry area portion, but are distributed by the second center distribution portion and the second center opening. May enter the third game ball entry area. As a result, the player is increasingly unable to predict when the game ball will move from the second game ball entry region to the third game ball entry region. As a result, the player watches the movement of the game ball with expectation and excitement, and can improve game performance.

Also, the course of the third game ball which flows out from the central opening provided in the third game ball enters region portion is changed to an arbitrary track by the second course change of the space portion. Then, the game ball whose course has been changed flows out to the vicinity of the start port through the space opening . As a result, the player watches the path of the game ball to be changed with expectation and excitement, and moves the movement pattern (stage game) of the game ball rolling in each game ball entry area. It can be interesting.

Further , since the second course changing portion and the space opening can be provided without increasing the size of the center accessory in the left-right direction, an area other than the area occupied by the center accessory in the game area is sacrificed. Can be prevented. Also, in order to provide a space below the first game ball entry area, the first game ball entry area can be raised in a three-dimensional manner by raising the first game ball entry area. . As a result, the design of the game ball entry area (stage) and the design of the entire center accessory can be given novelty.

Also, and the distance from the plurality of openings and the bottom hole for dropping the game ball into the playfield until starting opening, depending on the positional relationship between the plurality of openings and the lowermost hole and start hole, or top each opening prize probability to the starting opening of the game balls flowing out from the lower hole is changed variously. Specifically, for example, if the distance from the opening or the lowermost hole to the starting port becomes shorter, the probability of winning the starting port increases, and conversely, the distance from the opening or the lowermost hole to the starting port increases. The longer it is, the lower the probability of winning at the starting port. Also, the probability of winning the starting opening is increased in the positional relationship in which the opening or the bottom hole is positioned directly above the starting opening, conversely, a position where the opening or the bottom hole is deviated from just above the start hole In such a positional relationship, the probability of winning at the starting port is low. As a result, the player is worried about which opening or bottom hole the game ball will flow out, so expect the excitement and the excitement of the game ball moving on each game ball entry area to the end I will watch it. As a result, the movement pattern (stage game) of the game ball moving on the game ball entry area can be set to an incandescent and interesting one.

Also, depending on the respective shapes of the plurality of openings for dropping the game ball into the playfield, the winning probability is changed variously to the starting opening of the game balls flowing out of the openings. Specifically, for example, a game from the opening just above the start hole have a shape in which the opening area increases in the opening at the (same vertical axis), just above the start hole (same vertical axis on) Since the ball easily flows out and the opening is directly above the start opening (on the same vertical axis), the probability of winning the start opening increases. Conversely, if the shape of the opening area without opening just above the starting opening (on the same vertical axis) increases, the game ball flows out without opening directly above (on the same vertical axis) of the start-up hole Although it becomes easy, since the opening is not directly above the winning opening (on the same vertical axis), the probability of winning the starting opening is reduced. Further, if the shape of the opening area of Yu opening is reduced just above the starting opening (on the same vertical axis), game ball flows out from the opening just above the starting opening (on the same vertical axis) Since the possibility of flowing out from an opening that is not directly above the start opening (on the same vertical axis) increases, the probability of winning the start opening decreases accordingly. Conversely, if the shape of the opening area without opening directly above (on the same vertical axis) of the start-up hole is reduced, the game ball flows out without opening directly above (on the same vertical axis) of the start-up hole Although it becomes difficult, since the possibility of flowing out from the opening portion directly above the start port (on the same vertical axis) increases, the probability of winning the start port increases. As a result, the player is wondering from which opening the game ball flows out, so the player will watch the game ball moving on each game ball entry area with expectation and excitement to the end. . As a result, the movement pattern (stage game) of the game ball moving on the game ball entry area can be set to an incandescent and interesting one.

  In this specification, “front” refers to “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction approaching the player)”, and “back” refers to the rear with respect to the gaming machine ( That is, the direction away from the player). Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Furthermore, “above” indicates “upper” as viewed from the player, and “lower” indicates “lowerer as viewed from the player”.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 that is a gaming machine according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, An upper plate 18, a lower plate 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24 and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic, and is pivotally supported so as to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3) formed on the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 3) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 32 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 32 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 32, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the upper left side and upper right side of the front frame 16, a sound guide section for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16. 34 are provided. Each sound guide section 34 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body 32 and a plurality of slits 38 formed in the sound guide section main body 36.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The top plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3). A game board 26 (see FIG. 3) is attached to the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is defined by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. The game area 28 is mainly provided with a production symbol display device 56, a center accessory 54 having a game stage (stage member) 58, and two start ports (winning ports) 60A, 60B. A plurality of winning holes 62, a normal symbol operating gate 64, an LED display board (symbol display device) 66, a large winning device 68, a number of obstacle nails 70, a windmill 72, an out port 74, and the like. Each is arranged. The “game area” in this specification refers to an area where a game ball can flow down on the surface of the game board 26.

  Here, the center accessory 54 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 28, and a window hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the center of the center accessory 54. An effect symbol display device 56 is provided inside the center accessory 54 (part corresponding to the window hole). This effect symbol display device 56 is display-controlled based on control signals from a main control board 202 (see FIG. 4) and a sub-control board 206 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and has a substantially rectangular video screen. is doing. This video screen is visible to the player through the window hole of the center accessory 54, and a pseudo special symbol (pseudo symbol) which is a pseudo symbol of the special symbol is displayed on the video screen. Specifically, a pseudo special symbol display area is formed on the video screen of the effect symbol display device 56 to display one or a plurality of pseudo special symbols while changing them one after another in a predetermined direction and then to stop display. Yes. That is, a left pseudo special symbol display area that displays a left pseudo special symbol (left pseudo symbol), a central pseudo special symbol display region that displays a central pseudo special symbol (central pseudo symbol), and a right pseudo special symbol (right pseudo symbol) The right pseudo special symbol display area for displaying is formed side by side along the arrangement direction that is substantially in a horizontal row (not shown). In each pseudo special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of pseudo special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 56 changes each pseudo special symbol displayed in the display area of the video screen when the game ball enters one of the two start openings 60A, 60B of the start winning device 60. To stop display. Then, for example, when the pseudo special symbols are “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and are stopped and displayed (determined display), the big winning opening 156 of the big winning device 68 is opened. When a game ball enters one of the start ports 60A and 60B of the start winning device 60 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, each pseudo special symbol is changed, and the pseudo special symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol. Thus, a specific value of “big hit” is given. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, of the two start ports 60A and 60B constituting the start winning device 60, the start port 60B is configured by a normal electric accessory having a pair of blade pieces 60C. .

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probability variation jackpot that is established by arranging three odd-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “7, 7, 7”. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established by arranging three digits of the same even-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “8, 8, 8”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 156 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 156, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls do not enter For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 156 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. Further, the open time extended state is a state in which the open time of the start port 60B as a normal electric accessory is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. In addition, the start port 60B as a normal electric accessory becomes an open state by winning a normal symbol.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. The variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the normal electric combination The opening extension function of the object (starting port 60B) is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 60B) is activated, the short game state is set.

  In addition, a game stage 58 is formed inside and below the center accessory 54. A game ball that has entered from a game ball entrance (accepting port) 76 formed in the side wall portion of the center accessory 54 is guided to the game stage 58.

  Here, the structure of the game stage 58, which is a main part of the present invention, will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the game stage 58 includes a first game stage portion 78 that is located closest to the player (front side) in the front view of the gaming machine. A first game ball passage surface (first game ball entry area) 80 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the first game stage portion 78. The first game ball passage surface 80 is formed across the left and right direction of the center accessory 54. The first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage 78 is set so that a game ball entering from a game ball entrance 76 formed on the side wall of the center accessory 54 is always guided. In addition, a game ball rolling on the first game ball passage surface 80 falls from the first game ball passage surface 80 at both end portions in the width direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the first game ball passage surface 80. A blocking wall portion 82 is formed across the extending direction of the first game ball passage surface 80.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, on the left side of the first game ball passage surface 80, the game ball that has entered from the game ball entrance 76 first passes and slopes downward toward the center side of the center accessory 54. A left inclined region 84 is formed. Note that a game ball that has bounced off the collision nail 70 on the game area 28 may enter the left inclined area 84. A left opening (game ball outflow portion) 86 is formed at the right end of the left inclined area 84 to allow a part of the game balls rolling on the left inclined area 84 to drop onto the game area 28. In addition, in the vicinity of the left opening 86 at the lowermost portion of the left inclined region 84, some game balls are guided to the left opening 86 according to the momentum (speed) and rolling direction of the rolling game balls. ) A left game ball distribution unit (game ball distribution unit) 88 is formed. The left game ball allocating portion 88 is configured by forming, on the bottom surface of the left inclined region 84, a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the left opening 86 (a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the near side). .

  Further, a central curved region 90 bulged so as to be curved upward is connected to the right end portion of the left inclined region 84. The central curved region 90 is formed in a so-called bridge shape and is located at the center in the left-right direction of the first game ball passage surface 80. A game ball that rolls on the left inclined region 84 and does not fall to the game region 28 side from the left opening 86 enters the central curved region 90. Note that a game ball that has bounced off the collision nail 70 on the game area 28 may enter the central curved area 90. At the uppermost portion of the central curved region 90, a central opening (game ball outflow portion) 92 is formed for dropping a part of the game balls rolling on the central curved region 90 onto the game region 28. In addition, in the vicinity of the central opening 92 at the top of the central curved region 90, some game balls are guided to the central opening 92 according to the momentum (speed) and rolling direction of the rolling game balls. ) A central game ball distribution unit (game ball distribution unit) 94 is formed. The central game ball allocating portion 94 is configured by forming a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the central opening 92 (a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the near side) on the bottom surface of the central curved region 90. .

  Further, a right inclined region 96 that is inclined downward from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine is connected to the right end portion of the central curved region 90. The right inclined region 96 is located on the right side of the first game ball passage surface 80. A right opening (game ball outflow portion) 98 that allows a part of the game balls rolling on the right tilt region 96 to fall on the game region 28 is formed at the right end of the right tilt region 96. Further, in the right inclined region 96 and in the vicinity of the right opening 98, a part of the game balls are guided to the right opening 98 according to the momentum (speed) and rolling direction of the rolling game balls. A ball distribution unit (game ball distribution unit) 100 is formed. The right game ball allocating unit 100 is configured by forming a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the right opening 98 (a concave portion that is inclined downward toward the front side) on the bottom surface of the right inclined region 96. . The left game ball sorting unit 88 and the right game ball sorting unit 100 are formed to have substantially the same shape. A game ball that rolls in the central curved region 90 and does not fall on the game region 28 from the right opening 98 enters the right inclined region 96. A game ball that has bounced off the collision nail 70 on the game area 28 may enter the right inclined area 96.

  As described above, the first game ball passage surface 80 of the first game stage portion 78 includes the left inclined region 84, the central curved region 90, and the right inclined region 96. A game ball that has entered the center accessory 54 from the game ball entrance 76 first enters the left inclined region 84 and rolls, and has not fallen onto the game region 28 from the left opening 86. Enters the central curved region 90. Then, the game balls that have entered the central curved region 90 roll on the central curved region 90, a part of which falls from the central opening 92 onto the game region 28, and the other part of the game balls is in the right inclined region. Trying to enter 96. At this time, a part of the game balls trying to enter the right inclined area 96 falls on the game area 28 from the right opening 98, and the other part of the game balls rolls on the right inclined area 96. Go. In this way, the game balls that have entered the inside of the center accessory 54 move from the left side to the right side of the first game ball passing surface 80 in the front view of the gaming machine while being distributed by each distribution unit. It will be.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the game stage 58 is a second game stage portion located on the opposite side (the farthest side) farthest from the player side (the near side) in the front view of the gaming machine. 102. A second game ball passage surface (second game ball entry area) 104 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the second game stage unit 102. The second game ball passage surface 104 is formed across the left and right direction of the center accessory 54 so as to be substantially parallel to the first game ball passage surface 102 in plan view (FIG. 11).

  On the right side of the second game ball passage surface 104, a U-turn right region 106 connected so as to be folded back 180 degrees from the right inclined region 96 constituting the first game ball passage surface 80 is formed. The U-turn right region 106 is slightly inclined downward from the right side to the left side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. For this reason, the game ball that rolls on the right inclined region 96 constituting the first game ball passage surface 80 always enters the U-turn right region 106.

  A U-turn center region 108 is connected to the left end of the U-turn right region 106. The U-turn central region 108 has a large opening (game ball special outflow portion) for guiding a part of game balls to a later-described third game ball passage surface (third game ball entry region) 126 formed on the front side. 110 (see FIG. 10) is formed. The large opening 110 is formed by cutting out a part of a partition wall 112 (described later) formed along the extending direction of the second game ball passage surface 104. Further, a back side opening (game ball outflow part) 114 is formed on the back side (opposite to the player side) of the U-turn central region 108 facing the large opening 110. Further, in the U-turn central region 108, a part of the game balls are guided (distributed) to the large opening 110 (see FIG. 10) according to the momentum (speed) and the rolling direction of the rolling game balls. 116A of game ball distribution parts (game ball special distribution part) and the 2nd center back game ball distribution part (game ball distribution part) which guides (distributes) some other game balls to the back side opening part 114 116B, respectively. 116A of 1st center back side game ball distribution parts are formed in the bottom of U-turn center field 108 by forming a crevice down (declining incline toward the near side) toward the large opening part 110, It is configured. In addition, the second center back side game ball allocating part 116B forms a concave part (a concave part inclined downward toward the back side) inclined downward toward the back side opening 114 on the bottom surface of the U-turn central region 108. It is configured. Further, on the right side of the first center back game ball sorting portion 116A in the U-turn center region 108, a center right slope portion 118 that slopes upward from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine is formed. . The central right inclined portion 118 is connected to the U-turn right region 106. Further, a central left inclined portion 120 is formed on the left side of the first central back side game ball allocating portion 116A in the U-turn central region 108. The central left inclined portion 120 is inclined upward from the right to the left in a front view of the gaming machine. .

  A U-turn left region 122 is connected to the central left-side inclined portion 120 of the U-turn center region 108. The U-turn left area 122 is slightly inclined upward from the right side to the left side as viewed from the front of the gaming machine. As described above, the second game ball passage surface 104 includes the U-turn right region 106, the U-turn center region 108, and the U-turn left region 122.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the game stage 58 includes a third game stage unit 124 positioned between the first game stage unit 78 and the second game stage unit 102. A third game ball passage surface 126 on which the game ball rolls is formed on the upper surface of the third game stage portion 124. Further, the third game ball passage surface 126 is formed across the left and right direction of the center accessory 54.

  A left side final region 128 is formed on the left side of the third game ball passage surface 126. The left end of the left final region 128 is connected to the U-turn left region 122 constituting the second game ball passage surface 104 so as to be folded back 180 degrees. The left side final area 128 is inclined downward from the left side to the right side in a front view of the gaming machine.

  A central final region 130 is connected to the right end of the left final region 128. In the central final region 130, a distribution opening (game ball outflow portion) 132 for guiding a game ball to a special game ball distribution portion (game ball course changing portion) 144 described later is formed. In the central final region 130, a final game ball distribution unit (game ball distribution unit) 134 for guiding (distributing) the game balls to the distribution opening 132 is formed. The final game ball allocating portion 134 is inclined in a downward direction toward the allocating opening 132 (toward the front side), and is formed in a concavo-convex shape in which peaks and valleys are alternately continued in the left-right direction. A game ball guided from the large opening 110 of the U-turn central region 108 also enters the central final region 130.

  A right final region 136 is formed at the right end of the central final region 130. The right side final region 136 is inclined upward from the left side to the right side in a front view of the gaming machine. As described above, the third game ball passage surface 126 includes the left final region 128, the central final region 130, and the right final region 136.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the second game ball passage surface 104 and the third game ball passage surface 126 are formed so as to be adjacent to each other in plan view. Is formed. Specifically, the partition wall 112 includes a right partition wall 112A formed from the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 to the center right inclined portion 118 of the U-turn center region 108, and the second game ball passage. And a left partition wall 112B formed from the central left inclined portion 120 of the U-turn central region 108 of the surface 104 to the U-turn left region 122. The large opening 110 is formed by cutting out the partition wall 112 located between the left partition wall 112B and the right partition wall 112A. It should be noted that at the portion where the left partition wall 112B and the right partition wall 112A are formed, the movement of the game ball from the second game ball passage surface 104 to the third game ball passage surface 126 by the partition wall 112, or the first The movement from the third game ball passage surface 126 to the second game ball passage surface 104 is prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a space 140 is formed below the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80. A special opening (game ball course changing outflow portion) 142 is formed on the front side of the space portion 140. In addition, a special game ball distribution unit 144 that guides (distributes) the game balls to an arbitrary part of the special opening 142 is formed on the bottom surface of the space 140. The special game ball allocating portion 144 is inclined in a downward direction toward the special opening 142, and is formed in an uneven shape in which peaks and valleys are alternately continued in the left-right direction. For this reason, the special opening 142 is formed to have a wave shape in a front view of the gaming machine. The game ball that has moved to the distribution opening 132 of the third game ball passage surface 126 enters the special game ball distribution unit 144. A game ball that has entered the special game ball sorting unit 144 has a special game ball sort unit 144 formed in a wave shape. Fall into. In the present embodiment, the concave portion of the final game ball sorting portion (game ball sorting portion) 134 and the convex portion of the special game ball sorting portion 144 are continuous in the front-rear direction, and the final game ball sorting portion ( The final game ball distribution unit (game ball distribution unit) 134 and the special game ball so that the convex portion of the game ball distribution unit 134 and the concave portion of the special game ball distribution unit 144 are continuous in the front-rear direction. The distribution unit 144 is connected.

  Further, a lowermost hole (game ball outflow portion) 146 is formed further below the space portion 140 formed in the first game stage portion 78. The lowermost hole 146 communicates with the rear opening 114 of the second game ball passage surface 104, and the game ball dropped from the inner opening 114 is guided to the lowermost hole 146 and exits from the lowermost hole 146. It falls on the game area 28.

  Here, the special opening 142 is located vertically above the lowermost hole 146, and the central opening 92 is located vertically above the special opening 142. Further, in the game stage 58, the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80 is formed at the highest position, and then the U-turn central region 108 of the second game ball passage surface 104 is second. It is formed at a high position. The central final region 130 of the third game ball passage surface 126 is formed at the third highest position, and then the special game ball distribution unit 144 is formed at the fourth highest position. For this reason, when the distance from each opening part to starting opening 60A (60B) is compared, the distance from the lowest hole 146 to starting opening 60A (60B) becomes the shortest. Then, the distance from the special opening 142 to the start port 60A (60B) is the second shortest. Finally, the distance from the central opening 92 to the start port 60A (60B) is the third shortest. Thereby, since the lowest hole 146, the special opening part 142, and the center opening part 92 are located on the straight line extended in the perpendicular direction of the starting port 60A (60B), a game ball falls from the lowest hole 146. Time is the easiest to win the start opening 60A (60B). Next, the case of falling from the special opening 142 is the second most likely to win, and finally the case of falling from the central opening 92 is the third most likely to win. In addition, although the left side opening part 86 and the right side opening part 98 are formed in the 1st game ball passage surface 80, respectively, the left side opening part 86 and the right side opening part 98 are located vertically above the starting port 60A (60B). If the game ball falls from the left side opening 86 or the right side opening 98, it almost wins each start opening 60A (60B) unless it collides with the obstacle nail 70 during the fall and the fall trajectory is changed. Never do.

  As described above, the game ball that has entered the second game ball passage surface 104 is the first center back game ball sorting unit 116A or the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B in the U-turn center region 108. The course is assigned. Then, a part is guided to the back opening 114 and exits from the lowest hole 146 and falls onto the game area 28. Further, the other part is led to the large opening 110 and led to the central final region 130 of the third game ball passage surface 126. Further, the path of the game ball guided to the central final region 130 is distributed by the final game ball allocating unit 134 of the central final region 130, and the special game sphere allocating unit is arranged from a part of the distribution opening 132. Enter 144. Then, the game ball that has entered the special game ball allocating unit 144 is changed (determined) to an arbitrary route, and falls onto the game area 28 from a part of the special opening 142. In addition, some of the game balls that have entered the second game ball passage surface 104 (they were not guided to the large opening 110 or the back opening 114 by the respective center back game balls sorting sections 116A and 116B). (Game ball) enters the left final region 122 of the second game ball passage surface 104. Then, the game ball enters the third game ball passage surface 126, and the course is distributed by the final game ball distribution unit 134 in the central final region 130 thereof. Thereafter, the game ball enters the special game ball distribution unit 144 from a part of the distribution opening 132, and the course thereof is changed (determined) to an arbitrary course by the bottom surface of the special game ball distribution unit 144. Then, it falls onto the game area 28 from any part of the special opening 142.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a start winning device 60 is disposed on the game area 28 and below the center combination 54. The start winning device 60 has a configuration in which two start ports 60A and 60B are integrally provided in the base member 60D. One start port 60A is provided in the upper part of base member 60D, and is formed in the box shape which always opened. The other start port 60B is provided in the lower part of the base member 60D and is formed in a box shape, but a tulip type structure in which a pair of blade pieces 60C are provided to be openable and closable, that is, a normal electric accessory. It has become. A start port switch 212 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside each start port 60A, 60B. In addition, a normal electric accessory solenoid 222 (see FIG. 4) for operating the blade piece 60C is provided inside the one start port 60B. When the pair of wing pieces 60C are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 60B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing pieces 60C is closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start port 60B is reduced, and a normal state is reached where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced. When a game ball wins one of the start openings 60A, 60B, a special symbol (big hit) lottery process is started, and the special symbol display LED 148 and the effect symbol display device 56 display a variation display of the special symbol. Began (start of special symbol game).

  Each start port 60A (60B) is located on a straight line extending in the vertical direction. As described above, the lowermost hole 146, the special opening 142, and the central opening 92 are located on the straight lines extending in the vertical direction of the respective start ports 60A (60B).

  Further, four winning holes 62 are arranged on the game area 28 and below the center accessory 54. Specifically, two winning ports 62 are arranged on the right side of each starting port 60A (60B), and two winning ports 62 are arranged on the left side of each starting port 60A (60B). Each winning opening 62 is formed in a box shape that is always open. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins each winning opening 62.

  In addition, a normal symbol operating gate 64 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 54 on the game area 28. A gate switch 216 (see FIG. 4) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 64. Thus, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 64, the gate switch 216 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 154 on the LED display board 66 is variably displayed.

  In addition, on the game area 28 and on the lower left side of the center accessory 54, based on a control signal from the main control board 202, this symbol (which means a special symbol and a normal symbol) is displayed. An LED display substrate (symbol display device) 66 for display control is arranged. The LED display board 66 displays a plurality of special symbol display LEDs 148 that display a special symbol main symbol, a plurality of normal symbol hold display LEDs 150, a plurality of special symbol hold display LEDs 152, and a normal symbol main symbol 2 Normal symbol display LEDs 154.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 150 and each special symbol hold display LED 152 are configured by round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the special symbol display LED 148. The normal symbol hold display LED 150 sets the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 64 as the normal symbol hold, and sequentially lights and shift-displays each pass. The special symbol hold display LED 152 also holds the special symbols for the number of game balls that have entered the start openings 60A and 60B, and sequentially lights and shifts the display for each pitch. Each time the variation display of the special symbol display LED 148 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 152 is turned off. In addition, each time the normal symbol display LED 154 starts to be changed, the normal symbol display LED 154 is exhausted, and one normal symbol hold display LED 150 is extinguished. Then, when a predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display LED 148, a big hit is generated, and a big winning opening 156 described later is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 154 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (winning symbol), a normal symbol game hit occurs, and one start port 60B of the start winning device 60 is in an open state. Become. At this time, the other start port 60A of the start winning device is always open due to its structure. The special symbol main symbol displayed on the special symbol display LED 148 and the special symbol pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 56 indicate the same game result (lottery result).

  In addition, a large winning device 68 is disposed on the game area 28 and below the start winning device 60. The big prize device 68 includes a big prize opening 156 that is opened in a band shape, an opening / closing plate 158 that opens or closes the big prize opening 156, and a big prize opening solenoid 224 that opens and closes the opening / closing plate 158 (see FIG. 4). ) And a count switch 218 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball.

  Further, an out port 69 is provided on the game area 28 and below the special winning device 68.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the electronic control device 200 includes a main control board 202, a payout control board 204, a sub control board 206, and a launch control board 208.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 202 includes a CPU 202A and a ROM 202B.

  In addition, the CPU 202A of the main control board 202 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 222 (to be described later), a big prize opening solenoid 224 (to be described later), a symbol display device 226 (to be described later), and a sub control board 206 based on the data stored in the ROM 202B. Control. In addition, the CPU 202A of the main control board 202 controls the overall game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success or failure, and controls to realize a game environment (effect mode) according to the determined game state. The control board 206 and the payout control board 204 are directly controlled. The CPU 202A of the main control board 202 indirectly controls the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264 via the sub control board 206.

  The ROM 202B of the main control board 202 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 202A.

  Further, the main control board 202 is electrically connected to the start port switch 212, the big prize port switch 214, the gate switch 216, and the count switch 218 via the relay terminal plate 210, respectively.

  Further, the main control board 202 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 222, the special prize opening solenoid 224, and the symbol display device 226 via the relay terminal plate 220, respectively. The LED display board 66 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 226.

  The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 230, the external tank switch 232, and the tank switch 234 via the relay terminal plate 228, respectively. The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the error LED 238 via the relay terminal plate 236. The payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 240. Also, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 244 and the ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 246 via the relay terminal board 242 respectively.

  In addition, the ball rental display board 244 is electrically connected to a ball rental switch 248 and a return switch 250. Further, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the payout motor 254 and the payout switch 256 via the relay terminal plate 252. Further, the payout control board 204 is electrically connected to the main control board 202 and the launch control board 208, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control board 206 is electrically connected to the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264, respectively.

  The sub-control board 206 controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control board 202. Further, the sub control board 206 includes a CPU 206A and a ROM 206B.

  The CPU 206A of the sub control board 206 receives the control signal from the main control board 202 and controls each board such as the effect display board 258, the amplifier board 260, the decoration drive board 262, and the effect button board 264.

  The ROM 206B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect display device 266 (56) and an effect display ROM 268 are electrically connected to the effect display board 258, respectively. The effect display ROM 268 stores pseudo special symbol data that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 56. The effect symbol display device 56 is an embodiment of the effect display device 266.

  The amplifier board 260 is electrically connected to various speakers 270 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 270.

  Various LEDs and lamps 272 are electrically connected to the decorative drive board 262. The decoration drive board 262 receives a command from the sub-control board 206 and performs control related to game decoration. An operation switch 274 is electrically connected to the effect button board 264.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, a firing motor 278, a firing stop switch 280, and a touch switch 282 are electrically connected to the firing control board 208 via a firing drive board 276, respectively. A ball feed solenoid 284 is electrically connected to the launch control board 208.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 202, the sub control board 206, the payout control board 204, and the launch control board 208 are supplied with power supply boards for supplying power to the boards 202, 204, 206, 208, respectively. 286 is connected.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, when the firing handle 24 is operated, a game ball is launched toward the game area 28. The game ball that has reached the game area 28 falls while colliding with the obstacle nail 70. While the game balls fall on the game area 28, some of the game balls enter the inside of the center accessory 54 from the game ball entrance 76 formed in the side wall portion of the center accessory 54.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 9, and 11, when a game ball enters the center game 54 from the game ball entrance 76 formed on the side wall of the center game 54, the first game ball must pass. It enters the left inclined region 84 of the surface 80 and rolls toward the right side in front view. The courses of the game balls rolling on the first game ball passage surface 80 are distributed by the left game ball sorting unit 88, and a part of the game balls falls onto the game area 28 from the left opening 86. Note that the game ball that has dropped from the left opening 86 onto the game area 28 is extremely less likely to win the start openings 60A and 60B, and falls on the game area 28 as it is.

  In addition, a game ball that has not dropped onto the game area 28 from the left opening 86 enters the central curved area 90. Then, the game ball that has entered the central curved region 90 rolls from the left side to the right side of the central curved region 90 when viewed from the front, and the course is distributed by the central game ball sorting unit 94. A part of the game balls distributed by the central game ball distributing unit 94 falls from the central opening 92 onto the game area 28. A game ball that has dropped onto the game area 28 from the central opening 92 is relatively easy to win the starting opening 60A (60B) because the central opening 92 is positioned vertically above each starting opening 60A (60B) ( The probability of winning is the third highest).

  In addition, the game ball that has not dropped from the central opening 92 onto the game area 28 attempts to enter the right inclined area 96. At this time, the path of the game ball that has attempted to enter the right inclined region 96 is distributed by the right game ball distribution unit 100. A part of the game balls distributed by the right game ball sorting unit 100 falls from the right opening 98 onto the game area 28. In addition, the possibility that the game ball that has dropped onto the game area 28 from the right opening 86 will win the start opening 60A (60B) becomes extremely small.

  In addition, the game ball that has not dropped from the right side opening 98 onto the game area 28 rolls toward the right side in the right inclined area 96 in front view. In this way, the game ball that has entered the center accessory 54 first moves from the left side to the right side on the first game ball passage surface 80 in the front view of the gaming machine.

  As the game ball rolls on the right inclined region 96, the game ball turns back 180 degrees and enters the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 and moves from the right to the left in front view. Rolling. Then, the game ball enters the U-turn central area 108.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the game ball enters the U-turn central region 108, it rolls on the central right inclined portion 118 of the U-turn central region 108. The course of the game ball that has passed through the central right inclined portion 118 is distributed by each of the two central back side game ball sorting units 116A and 116B. Among the game balls distributed by the first central back game ball sorting unit 116A, some of the game balls are guided to the large opening 110 and moved to the central final region 130 of the third game ball passing surface 126. . In addition, among the game balls distributed by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116 </ b> B, some other game balls are guided to the back opening 114. The game ball guided to the back side opening 114 falls from the back side opening 114 and moves to the lowermost hole 146 and also drops onto the game area 28 through the lowermost hole 146. A game ball that has fallen onto the game area 28 from the lowermost hole 146 has the lowermost hole 146 positioned vertically above each starting port 60A (60B) and the distance between the lowermost hole 146 and each starting port 60A (60B). Becomes the closest to the starting port 60A (60B), so that the winning is most easily (the probability of winning is the highest (first)). Furthermore, among the game balls distributed by the respective central back side game ball sorting units 116A and 116B, some other game balls pass through the central left inclined portion 120 and enter the U-turn left region 122. . Thus, the game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 moves from the right side to the left side on the second game ball passage surface 104 in a front view of the gaming machine.

  When the game ball rolls in the U-turn left region 122, the game ball turns back 180 degrees and enters the left final region 128 of the third game ball passage surface 126. Then, when the game ball rolls in the left final region 128, the game ball enters the central final region 130.

  Here, the central final region 130 of the third game ball passage surface 126 is distributed from the U-turn central region 108 of the second game ball passage surface 104 in addition to the case of entering from the left final region 128, and the large opening portion. There is a case of entering from 110. This makes it difficult for the player to predict when the game ball moves from the second game ball passage surface 104 to the third game ball passage surface 126 (central final region 130). As a result, the player watches the movement of the game ball with expectation and excitement, and can improve game performance.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, when a game ball enters the central final area 130, the course of the entered game ball is distributed by the final game ball sorting unit 134. When the game balls are sorted by the final game ball sorting unit 134, some of the game balls enter the space unit 140 through the sorting opening 132. When a game ball enters the space 140, the path of the game ball is further distributed by the special game ball sorting unit 144 and changed to an arbitrary path. Then, the game ball finally falls on the game area 28 from any part of the special opening 142. At this time, when the game ball falls on the game area 28 from the central part of the special opening 142, the central part of the special opening 142 is positioned vertically above each start port 60A (60B). It becomes relatively easy to win the start opening 60A (60B) (the probability of winning is the second highest). In addition, when the game ball falls on the game area 28 from a portion other than the central portion of the special opening 142, the fall portion is not located on a straight line extending vertically above the start port 60A (60B). The probability that the game ball wins the start opening 60A (60B) is considerably reduced.

  Thus, the possibility (probability) that the game ball wins the start winning device 60 is changed by the distribution of the game ball (change of the course of the game ball) by the final game ball distribution unit 134 or the special game ball distribution unit 144. Therefore, the player watches with expectation and excitement which course of the game ball will be changed, and the movement pattern of the game ball rolling on each game ball passage surface 80, 104, 126 ( (Stage game) can be made more interesting.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the central final area 130 as it is, it enters the right final area 136. However, since the right final region 136 is inclined upward from the left to the right in the front view of the gaming machine and the partition wall 112 is provided, the game ball that has passed through the central final region 130 is divided into the partition wall 112. Is returned to the central final area 130 and distributed by the special game ball distribution unit 144. In this way, the game ball finally falls onto the game area 28 from any part of the special opening 142.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the center accessory 54, it is first guided to the first game ball passage surface 80 located closest to the player and moves from the left side to the right side. At this time, the game ball moves in a state that is visible to the player. Next, the game ball that has passed through the first game ball passage surface 80 enters the second game ball passage surface 104 located on the farthest side (opposite to the player side) by folding back 180 degrees, and from the right side. Move to the left. At this time, the game ball moves in a state where it is difficult or invisible to the player. Finally, the game ball that has passed through the second game ball passage surface 104 is folded back 180 degrees to the third game ball passage surface 126 located between the first game ball passage surface 80 and the second game ball passage surface 104. And move from left to right. At this time, the game ball moves while being slightly visible to the player. In this way, the game balls that roll in a novel and unexpected movement pattern are sequentially distributed by any of the sorting units, so the player wins the start opening 60A (60B). As a result, he will be nervous and watch over the movement of the game ball.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 3, 8 and 9, the probability of winning each starting port 60 </ b> A (60 </ b> B) in the game stage 58 is when the game ball falls from the central opening 92 onto the game area 28 ( When the winning probability is the third highest), when the game ball falls from the special opening 142 onto the gaming area 28 (when the winning probability is the second highest), and when the gaming ball passes through the lowest hole 146, the gaming area 28 When falling down (when the winning probability is the first highest), when falling onto the game area 28 from the other openings 86, 98 (the winning probability is almost no, the winning probability is fourth), There are four types. Since the distance and the positional relationship from each opening to the starting port 60A (60B) are different, the probability that a game ball that has flowed out from each opening will win the starting port 60A (60B) can be varied. For example, if the opening is close to the start port 60A (60B), the probability of winning is the highest. Conversely, if the opening is shifted to the left and right from directly above the start port 60A (60B) and is at a far position, the probability of winning is the lowest. As a result, the player is concerned about which opening the game ball will flow out from, so the player can expect the game ball moving on each of the game ball passing surfaces 80, 104, 126 with excitement and excitement. I will watch the movement of to the end. As a result, the movement pattern (stage game) of the game balls moving on the game ball passage surfaces 80, 104, 126 can be set to an intriguing and interesting one.

  It should be noted that each opening 86, 92, 98, 142 (or the lowermost hole 146) to the starting port 60A (60B) and the opening 86A (60B) are not only different from each other to change the winning probability. As a result, the winning probability may be changed by setting the opening areas (or opening shapes) of 92, 98, 142 (or lowermost hole 146) to be different.

  Specifically, among the openings formed in the first game ball passage surface 80, the left opening 86 and the right opening 98 that are not directly above the start opening 60A (60B) (on the vertical axis) The shape is set such that the area is larger than the opening area of the central opening 92. Therefore, the game ball easily flows out from the left opening 86 or the right opening 98, but even if it flows out from the left opening 86 or the right opening 98, the left opening 86 and the right opening 98 Is not directly above the start port 60A (60B) (on the vertical axis), the winning probability is low.

  Of the openings formed in the first game ball passage surface 80, the central opening 92 directly above the start port 60A (60B) (on the vertical axis) has an opening area of the left opening 86 and the right side. The shape is set to be smaller than the opening area of the opening 98. For this reason, it is difficult for the game ball to flow out from the central opening 92, but as long as the game ball flows out from the central opening 92, the central opening 92 is directly above the start port 60A (60B) ( Since it is located on the vertical axis), the winning probability is increased.

  Of the openings formed in the second game ball passage surface 104, the back opening 114 that guides the game ball to the lowermost hole 146 has a smaller opening area than the opening area of the large opening 110. It is set to such a shape. For this reason, it is difficult for the game ball to flow out from the back side opening 114, but as long as the game ball flows out from the back side opening 114, the lowermost hole 146 becomes the true part of the start port 60A (60B). Since it is located on the upper side (on the vertical axis) and at a short distance, the winning probability is remarkably increased.

  Of the openings formed in the second game ball passage surface 104, the large opening 110 that guides the game ball to the central final region 130 of the third game ball passage surface 126 has an opening area of the back opening 114. The shape is set so as to be larger than the opening area. Therefore, the game balls easily flow out of the large opening 110, but when the game balls flow out of the large opening 110, the game balls are further distributed by the final game ball sorting unit 134 and the special game ball sorting unit 144. . For this reason, the possibility of flowing out from the central portion of the special opening 142 located just above the start port 60A (60B) (on the vertical axis) is reduced by the increase in the number of times the game balls are distributed. As a result, the winning probability of the game ball is lowered.

  In addition, the width dimension in the left-right direction of the left game ball sorting unit 88 that guides the game ball to the left opening 86 and the right game ball sorting unit 100 that guides the game ball to the right opening 98 is set in the center opening 92. It is preferable to set the central game ball allocating portion 94 for guiding the sphere to be wider than the width dimension in the left-right direction. Thereby, the rolling game ball is easily captured by the left game ball sorting unit 88 or the right game ball sorting unit 100, and the possibility of being guided to the left opening 86 or the right opening 98 increases. As a result, there is a high possibility that a game ball will flow out from the left opening 86 or the right opening 98 onto the game area 28, but as described above, the winning probability of the game ball is low.

  In addition, the downward inclination angle of the left game ball distribution unit 88 and the right game ball distribution unit 100 may be set to be looser than the downward inclination angle of the central game ball distribution unit 94. Thereby, even when the rolling game ball is easily captured by the left game ball sorting unit 88 or the right game ball sorting unit 100, the possibility of being guided to the left opening 86 or the right opening 98 is reduced. Can do. As a result, even in the game ball captured by the left game ball sorting unit 88 or the right game ball sorting unit 100, the game ball is moved from the central opening 92 to the game area 28 instead of the left opening 86 or the right opening 98. It is possible to leave the game ball flowing out or to allow the game ball to enter the second game ball passage surface 104. In addition, the same effect can be obtained by setting the depth of the grooves of the left game ball sorting unit 88 and the right game ball sorting unit 100 to be shallower than the depth of the central game ball sorting unit 94. .

  In addition, the width dimension in the left-right direction of the central game ball sorting unit 94 is set to be narrower than the width dimension in the left-right direction of the left game ball sorting unit 88 and the right game ball sorting unit 100. Is preferred. This makes it difficult for the rolling game ball to be captured by the central game ball allocating portion 94, but once captured by the central game ball allocating portion 94, the game sphere is almost certainly guided to the central opening 92, As described above, the winning probability of the game ball is increased. On the other hand, when the rolling game ball becomes difficult to be captured by the central game ball sorting unit 94, the possibility that the game ball will be caught by the left game ball sorting unit 88 or the right game ball sorting unit 100 increases accordingly. In this case, the winning probability of the game ball is low.

  Further, the downward inclination angle of the central game ball allocating unit 94 may be set to be steeper than the downward inclination angle of the left game ball allocating unit 88 and the right game ball allocating unit 100. As a result, even if the rolling game ball is difficult to be captured by the central game ball sorting unit 94, the game ball is almost certainly guided to the central opening 92 once it is captured by the central game ball sorting unit 94. As described above, the winning probability of the game ball is increased. Further, the same effect can be obtained by setting the depth of the groove of the central game ball sorting portion 94 to be deeper than the depth of the grooves of the left game ball sorting portion 88 and the right game ball sorting portion 100. .

  Further, the width of the second central back side game ball sorting unit 116B that guides the game ball to the back side opening 114 in the left-right direction is set to the first center back side game ball sorting that guides the game ball to the large opening 110. It is preferable that the width is set narrower than the width dimension of the portion 116A in the left-right direction. This makes it difficult for the rolling game ball to be captured by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B, but once it is caught by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B, it is ensured that Guided to the pilot hole 146, the winning probability of the game ball is increased as described above. On the other hand, if the rolling game ball becomes difficult to be captured by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B, the possibility that the game ball will be caught by the first center back game ball sorting unit 116A increases accordingly. In this case, since the number of times the game ball is distributed increases, the winning probability of the game ball is lowered.

  Further, the downward inclination angle of the second center back side game ball sorting unit 116B may be set to be steeper than the down inclination angle of the first center back side game ball sorting unit 116A. Thus, even when the rolling game ball is difficult to be captured by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B, the game ball is surely captured once captured by the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B. Guided to the lowest hole 146, the winning probability of the game ball is increased as described above. Moreover, the same effect can be acquired by setting the depth of the groove | channel of 2nd center back | inner side game ball distribution part 116B deeper than the depth of the groove | channel of 1st center back | inner game ball distribution part 116A. .

  In addition, the width dimension in the left-right direction of the first center back game ball sorting unit 116A is set to be wider than the width dimension in the left-right direction of the second center back game ball sorting unit 116B. Is preferred. This makes it easier for the rolling game ball to be captured by the first center back side game ball sorting unit 116A and is more likely to be guided to the large opening 110, but as described above, the number of times the game ball is sorted Since this increases, the winning probability of the game ball is lowered.

  In addition, the downward inclination angle of the first center back side game ball sorting unit 116A may be set to be looser than the down inclination angle of the second center back side game ball sorting unit 116B. Thereby, although it becomes easy for a game ball to be caught by the first center back side game ball sorting part 116A, the possibility of being guided to the large opening 110 can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to leave a possibility that the game ball captured by the first center back side game ball sorting unit 116 </ b> A flows out from the back side opening 114. In addition, the same effect can be obtained by setting the depth of the groove of the first center back side game ball sorting portion 116A to be shallower than the depth of the groove of the second center back side game ball sorting portion 116B. .

  As described above, it is possible to change the winning probability of the game ball by setting the shapes of the openings and the distributing portions to be appropriately different. Thereby, the winning probability can be adjusted as appropriate by changing the shapes of the openings and the distributing portions. As a result, further excitement, expectation and unexpectedness can be given to the player who watches the game ball rolling on the game stage 58, and the game performance can be greatly improved.

  The game stage 58 of the center accessory 54 includes three game ball passage surfaces 80, 104, and 126. The game ball passage surfaces 80, 104, and 126 are provided side by side in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the rolling distance and distribution opportunity of the game ball can be increased without increasing the width direction dimension and the height dimension of the center accessory 54. As a result, the movement pattern (stage game) of the game balls on each game ball passage surface 80, 104, 126 can be made interesting without cutting the space of the game area 28 other than the area occupied by the center accessory 54.

  In particular, the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80 is provided so as to protrude upward so that the space portion 140 is formed below, and the special game ball distribution portion 144 and the special opening portion 142 are provided in the space. Part 140 is formed. In other words, the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80, the special game ball distribution unit 144, and the special opening 142 are configured in a three-dimensional positional relationship. For this reason, the space part 140 produced when the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80 is provided can be used effectively. As a result, in order to provide the special game ball allocating portion 144 and the special opening 142, it is not necessary to increase the size of the center accessory 54 in the left-right direction. It is possible to prevent sacrificing other areas. In addition, the first game ball passage surface 80 is three-dimensionally provided by providing the special game ball distribution portion 144 and the special opening 142 in the space 140 below the central curved region 90 of the first game ball passage surface 80. Thus, the design of the game stage 58, the design of the center accessory 54, and eventually the design of the gaming machine can be given novelty.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure which overlaps with the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  The gaming machine according to the second embodiment is obtained by partially changing the structure of the gaming stage of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming stage of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is formed between the right final region 136 of the third game ball passage surface 126 and the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104. A part of the partition wall 112 (the right partition wall 112A) is removed so that both communicate with each other. In addition, the communication portion between the right final region 136 of the third game ball passage surface 126 and the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 is inclined upward from the right final region 136 toward the U-turn right region 106. An inclined portion 101 (upwardly inclined from the near side toward the far side) is formed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the left final region 128 of the third game ball passage surface 126 from the U-turn left region 122 of the second game ball passage surface 104 is the third game ball passage surface 126. In the central final region 130 of the first game ball, the game balls are distributed by the final game ball allocating unit 134. Enter the U-turn right area 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104. At this time, the communication portion between the right final region 136 of the third game ball passage surface 126 and the U turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 rises from the right final region 136 toward the U turn right region 106. Since the inclined portion 101 is inclined, the momentum of the game ball that has entered the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 is weakened.

  The game ball that has entered the U-turn right region 106 of the second game ball passage surface 104 enters the U-turn center region 108 of the second game ball passage surface 104, but the momentum of rolling is weakened. In the turn center region 108, the balls are distributed by the center back side game ball sorting units 116 </ b> A and 116 </ b> B and are easily guided to either the large opening 110 or the back side opening 114. Note that the game balls that have not been led to either the back opening 114 or the large opening 110 by the respective central back game balls allocating portions 116A, 116B are again left-side final regions of the third game ball passage surface 126. Enter 128. Then, the game balls are distributed again by the final game ball sorting unit 134 in the central final region 130 of the third game ball passage surface 126.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the rolling distance of the game ball is increased and the number of times of distribution by the game ball distribution unit is increased, so that the player's expectation and excitement increase. As a result, the game at the game stage 58 can be made more interesting.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the supply of the electric power in the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game stage used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view seen from the front diagonally upward direction of the game stage used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view seen from the back diagonally upward direction of the game stage used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the game stage used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the game stage used for the game machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
28 Game area 54 Center actor 58 Game stage (stage member)
60A start opening (winning entrance)
60B Start entrance (winning entrance)
62 Winning entrance 76 Game ball entrance (reception entrance)
80 First game ball passage surface (first game ball entry area)
86 Left side opening (game ball outflow part)
88 Left game ball distribution part (game ball distribution part)
92 Central opening (game ball outflow part)
94 Central game ball distribution part (game ball distribution part)
98 Right side opening (game ball outflow part)
100 Right game ball distribution part (game ball distribution part)
104 Second game ball passage surface (second game ball entry area)
110 large opening (game ball special outflow part)
114 Back side opening (game ball outflow part)
116A 1st center back side game ball distribution part (game ball special distribution part)
116B 2nd center back side game ball distribution part (game ball distribution part)
126 Third game ball passage surface (third game ball entry area)
132 Distribution opening (game ball outflow part)
134 Final Game Ball Distribution (Game Ball Distribution)
140 space 142 special opening (game ball course change outflow part)
144 Special game ball distribution part (game ball course change part)
146 Bottom hole (game ball outflow part)

Claims (2)

A start port arranged in a game area formed on the game board;
Said disposed above the start hole in the gaming area, center combination product having an acceptable receiving slot game balls flowing down the gaming area,
A stage member provided on the center accessory and rolling a game ball received by the receiving port ;
In a gaming machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit triggered by winning a game ball at the start opening ,
The stage member is
A first game ball entry region portion that is located on the front side of the center accessory and is provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory and into which a game ball received by the receiving port is guided;
A game ball that rolls in the first game ball entry area is allowed to enter, and is located on the back side of the first game ball entry area and is provided along the left-right direction of the center accessory. A ball approach area,
A game ball that rolls in the second game ball entry area is allowed to enter, and is positioned between the first game ball entry area and the second game ball entry area, and the lateral direction of the center accessory A third game ball entry area provided along the line,
A game ball that rolls in the third game ball entry area can enter, and is located on the near side of the third game ball entry area and below the first game ball entry area, and A space provided in a size that can change the course in the left-right direction;
A game ball that rolls in the second game ball entry region portion is allowed to enter, and has a lowermost hole provided below the space portion and allowing the game ball to fall into the game region;
The first game ball entry area includes a first left area into which a game ball received by the receiving entrance enters, a first central area into which a game ball that has passed through the first left area, and the first And a first right region into which a game ball that has passed through the central region enters,
The second game ball entry area includes a second right area into which a game ball that has passed through the first right area, a second central area into which a game ball that has passed through the second right area enters, 2 having a second left area where a game ball that has passed through the central area enters,
The third game ball entry area has a third left area in which a game ball that has passed through the second left area enters, and a third central area in which a game ball that has passed through the third left area enters. ,
The first left area has a first left opening for dropping a game ball into the game area, and a first left distribution part for distributing the game ball to the first left opening or the first central area. ,
The first central area includes a first central opening for dropping a game ball to the gaming area, and a first central distribution section for distributing the game ball to the first central opening or the first right area. ,
The first right area has a first right opening for dropping a game ball to the game area, and a first right distribution part for distributing the game ball to the first right opening or the second right area. ,
The second central region includes a back side opening that communicates with the bottom hole, a second central opening that allows a game ball to enter the third central region, the back side opening, and the second central opening. And a second central distribution unit that distributes the game balls to any of the second left side regions ,
The third central region is inclined downward toward the space portion and can change the course of the game ball in the left-right direction, and the game ball is moved to the space portion through the first course change portion. A third central opening for entry,
The space portion inclines downward toward the game area and can change the course of the game ball in the left-right direction, and the game ball is dropped into the game area via the second course change section. A space opening,
Of the lowermost hole, the space opening, the first left opening, the first center opening, and the first right opening, the first left opening and the first right opening are the starting ports. The lowermost hole, the space opening, and the first central opening are located vertically above the start port,
The space opening portion includes an opening portion positioned vertically above the starting port and an opening portion not positioned vertically above the starting port, and the left and right directions of the lowermost hole and the first central opening portion A gaming machine , wherein a width dimension is smaller than a width dimension of the space opening in the left-right direction . The third game ball entry region has a third right region into which a game ball that has passed through the third center region through the first course changing unit without being guided to the third center opening enters.
The third right region communicates with the second right area, the gaming machine according to claim 1, a game ball that has passed through the third right area is characterized by comprising enabling entering the second right area.

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