JP5978156B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a sorting mechanism capable of sorting gaming balls.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a distribution mechanism that distributes the received game balls to the gaming area on the front side of the gaming board (advantageous route) or the off-side area of the gaming board (adverse route). Some are provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, three sorting devices that constitute a sorting mechanism are arranged on the game board so that the received game balls can be sorted into the game area or the off-line area. Each sorting device is provided with a disk-shaped rotating body, and the rotating body is formed with three ball housing portions, part of which is cut away from the outer peripheral surface toward the center portion. ing. One of the three ball storage portions is formed so that the game ball stored in the ball storage portion can be distributed to the disengagement area, while the remaining two ball storage portions include the The game balls accommodated in the ball accommodating portion are formed so as to be distributed in the game area.

  Then, in all of the allocating devices, if the game ball is guided to the game area as a result of the game ball entering the ball housing portion configured to be distributed to the game area, the start condition of the symbol variation game A game ball can enter the starting entrance that grants.

JP 2008-161477 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, each sorting apparatus rotates at each timing by rotation control by a motor. Therefore, the game ball is accommodated in the ball accommodating portion that is opened right above at the timing of the flow down, and it is not determined which ball accommodating portion is located directly above. Thereby, in Patent Document 1, it is theoretically possible to make a game ball enter the starting entrance with a probability of 1/9 or 1/27, but each sorting device rotates at each timing. Therefore, it was difficult to say that the game ball surely entered the starting entrance even if 9 or 27 game balls were fired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can stabilize the entrance to the starting entrance and suppress the non-uniform execution interval of the symbol variation game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that can distribute a game ball that has entered from the entrance to a specific route or a non-specific route, and launches the game ball toward the game board. A launching operation means that can be operated by a player in order to allow a player to operate, and a starting entrance that gives a starting condition for a symbol variation game triggered by entering a ball is provided on the specific route, and the distribution mechanism After the game balls that have entered the entrance are distributed to the specific route, a unit distribution operation is performed in which a predetermined number of game balls that are subsequently entered are distributed to the non-specific route. Among the symbol variation games to be executed when the starting condition is met and the winning lottery is not won, at least the variation time of the symbol variation game with the shortest variation time is a game Spheres are fired continuously In addition, when all of the continuously launched game balls enter the entrance, it is set within the time required for the game balls to be distributed to the specific route again after the game balls are distributed to the specific route. It is a summary.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the winning lottery includes a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to grant a jackpot game for which a special winning means is opened, and the non-specific route includes a special winning means that is opened during the jackpot game. It is preferable that the distribution mechanism can distribute the game ball that has entered the entrance to the special route.

In the gaming machine, it is preferable that all or almost all game balls launched by adjusting the firing strength of the launch operation means to the maximum strength can enter the entrance of the sorting mechanism .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to stabilize the entrance to the starting entrance and prevent the execution interval of the symbol variation game from becoming uneven.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows various distribution routes. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the distribution aspect of the game ball by a 1st distribution apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of a distribution apparatus. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of a distribution apparatus. The timing chart which shows the flow until the symbol variation game based on a deviation variation pattern and the next symbol variation game start. The timing chart which shows the flow from the start of the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern to the end of the small hit game. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of the distribution apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of the distribution apparatus in 3rd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. In addition, a front frame Y3 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to be openable and detachable. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 is configured by integrally molding an upper plate Y4 that can store a game ball. In addition, a lower plate Y5 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and below the front frame Y3, and on the right side of the lower plate Y5, A launch handle HD (launch operation means) for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted.

  When the player holds the launch handle HD and rotates it, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one and launched toward the game board YB. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to be strong or weak depending on the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD. Specifically, as the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD increases, the launch strength increases, and the game ball easily reaches the right region of the game board YB. On the other hand, the firing strength decreases as the turning amount of the launch handle HD decreases, and the game ball easily reaches the left region of the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, there is a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD and forms a substantially circular game area 10a that is the main body of a pachinko game. It is laid in a circular spiral. By this guide rail YR, a guide path YRa as a launch ball of a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area 10a is formed inside the guide rail YR. Is formed. Further, the outside of the game area 10a that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area 10b that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  Various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) HW with various decorations are mounted almost at the center of the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine 10. A set port HW opening in a rectangular shape in front view is formed substantially at the center of the display frame HW, and the display frame HW has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH aligned with the set port HWa. A display device 11 is mounted.

  In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit or the internal lottery (small lot lottery) whether or not the big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected according to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variable game ends. The special figure is a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize a small hit, and a special symbol that can recognize a gap. It is classified as a symbol (outlier display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game. The big hit game and the small hit game will be described in detail later.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative drawings) for each symbol row. In each symbol row, when the symbol variation game is started, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) is started in a predetermined variation direction.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit, a small hit, or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the shift symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  In addition, when the small symbol that can recognize the small hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the small hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the small winning symbol by the decorative drawing corresponds to a specific symbol combination (such as [121] or [232], which is the same symbol combination as the symbol combination of the outlier reach) among the outlier symbol combinations.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a first start winning opening 13 having a game ball entrance is formed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The first start winning opening 13 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 14 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The first start winning opening 13 is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 14 so that the game ball can easily enter, while the entrance ball is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 14. Is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter. In addition, a start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 13. The first start winning opening 13 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 13, a second starting winning opening 15 is formed as a starting entrance having a game ball entrance. The second start winning opening 15 is always open. In addition, a second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 gives a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. obtain.

  Further, on the left side of the first start winning opening 13, an upper winning opening 16 (special winning means) provided with an upper winning opening door 16a that opens by an operation of an actuator (not shown) is formed. An upper count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper large winning opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the top prize winning hole 16 with the upper count switch SW3. The upper prize winning opening 16 is opened when a lottery lottery is won.

  Also, below the upper large winning opening 16, there is formed a lower large winning opening 17 provided with a lower large winning opening door 17a that opens by an operation of an actuator (not shown). A lower count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the lower major prize opening 17. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the lower big prize opening 17 with the lower count switch SW4. Note that the lower prize winning opening 17 is opened when the big hit lottery is won.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol reservation display device Ra having a plurality of special symbol reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device Ra notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the special figure variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the special figure variation game is indicated as “the number of reserved memories”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball is detected by the start port switches SW1 and SW2, while “1” is decremented by the start of the special figure variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball is detected by the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 during the special figure variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). . The number of reserved memories indicates the number of special figure variation games that are pending execution.

  A normal symbol display device Rb is disposed below the special symbol hold display device Ra. In the normal symbol display device Rb, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a design for notification indicating the lottery result of the internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) of whether or not the normal hit. Also, the usual game is performed in order to derive the lottery result of the lottery per ordinary figure. Then, when the lottery per win is won, the opening and closing blades 14 are opened, so that it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the first start winning opening 13.

  In addition, an operation gate G is disposed on the upper right side of the first start winning opening 13. Behind the operation gate G, a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has passed is disposed. The operation gate G can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5.

  Further, on the game board YB, on the lower left side of the lower prize-winning hole 17, a game ball that does not enter the various winning holes including the start winning holes 13, 15 and the big winning holes 16, 17 is discharged to the outside. An outlet 18 is provided as an outlet.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a distribution mechanism F that distributes the game balls to the downstream side in the flow direction of the game balls is formed on the right side of the effect display device 11. The distribution mechanism F includes the mechanical first distribution device F1, the mechanical second distribution device F2, the mechanical third distribution device F3, and the mechanical fourth distribution device F4 as constituent elements. Including.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sorting apparatuses F1 to F4 that constitute the sorting mechanism F are arranged in a line along the up-down direction (substantially up-down direction) that is the flow-down direction of the game balls. Moreover, the distribution mechanism F is formed above the 1st distribution apparatus F1, and includes the entrance mouth Fa comprised so that it could always open and can enter a game ball in a component. The distribution mechanism F includes a guide member 24 that guides the game ball downstream, as a component.

  Next, according to FIG. 3, the distribution devices F1 to F4 constituting the distribution mechanism F will be described. In addition, since the distribution apparatuses F1-F4 are substantially the same structures, it demonstrates here centering on the 1st distribution apparatus F1.

  The first distribution device F1 has a cylindrical bearing 20 (rotating shaft) protruding from a substantially semicircular base plate 21 disposed along the surface of the game board YB, and the bearing 20 The shaft core 20a that protrudes from the surface of the game board YB is inserted into the interior of the game board YB, so that it is rotatably supported. In addition, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of distributing pieces 22a, 22b, and 22c are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the bearing 20 at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction, from the base plate 21 to the front of the game board YB. It is formed to extend toward. More specifically, while the sorting piece 22a is arranged on the left side of the sorting piece 22b, the sorting piece 22c is arranged on the right side of the sorting piece 22b, and between the sorting piece 22a and the sorting piece 22b, The interval and the interval between the sorting piece 22b and the sorting piece 22c are each approximately 90 degrees. In the following description, the sorting pieces 22a, 22b, and 22c may be collectively referred to as “the sorting piece 22”.

  The base plate 21 and the sorting pieces 22a and 22b define a ball receiving portion 23a that can receive a game ball on the left side of the sorting piece 22b. Similarly, a ball receiving portion 23b capable of receiving a game ball is formed on the right side of the sorting piece 22b by the base plate 21 and the sorting pieces 22b and 22c.

  A guide member 24 is disposed below the bearing 20. The guide member 24 has a rotation restricting portion 25 that restricts the rotation range of the first sorting device F1. The rotation restricting portion 25 is curved so that the bearing 20 can be rotated within a predetermined range. The right end surface (one end) of the rotation restricting portion 25 functions as a first restricting surface 25a that contacts the distributing piece 22c and restricts the rotation beyond the allowable range in the right direction of the first distribution device F1. . The left end surface (the other end) of the rotation restricting portion 25 is in contact with the distributing piece 22a and the second restricting surface 25b that restricts the rotation beyond the allowable range in the left direction of the first distributing device F1. Function as.

  Further, the guide member 24 has a guide piece 26 that guides the game ball downstream. The guide piece 26 defines a left rolling path L on the left side of the first sorting device F1, and a right rolling path R on the right side of the first sorting device F1.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the magnet J is embedded in the first restriction surface 25a and the sorting piece 22c that contacts the first restriction surface 25a. Similarly, the magnet J is embedded in the 2nd control surface 25b and the distribution piece 22a which contacts this 2nd control surface 25b. The magnets J embedded in the first regulating surface 25a and the sorting piece 22c are attracted to each other by mutual attractive force, so that the first regulating surface 25a and the sorting piece 22c come into contact with each other. Similarly, the magnet J embedded in the second regulating surface 25b and the sorting piece 22a attracts each other by the attractive force, so that the second regulating surface 25b and the sorting piece 22a come into contact with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the first restriction surface 25a and the second restriction surface 25b function as restriction means. Further, the magnets J embedded in the first restricting surface 25a and the sorting piece 22c are attracted by the mutual attractive force. Similarly, the magnets J embedded in the second restricting surface 25b and the sorting piece 22a are attracted by each other's attractive force. Therefore, the magnet J also functions as a regulation unit that regulates the rotation of the sorting devices F1 to F4.

  And as shown to Fig.4 (a), in the state which the distribution piece 22c contacted the 1st control surface 25a, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving part 23a. Thereafter, the first sorting device F1 rotates leftward (first direction) by the weight of the game ball Y, and the game ball Y is guided to the left rolling path L. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the state in which the first distribution device F1 is tilted to the left corresponds to the first distribution state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, in a state where the sorting piece 22a is in contact with the second restricting surface 25b, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b. Thereafter, the first sorting device F1 rotates in the right direction (second direction) according to the weight of the game ball Y, and the game ball Y is guided to the right rolling path R. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the state where the first distribution device F1 is tilted to the right corresponds to the second distribution state.

  Thus, the first sorting apparatus F1 does not rotate 360 degrees, but the rotation range is limited within one rotation. Further, the distribution state of the first distribution device F1 is not switched by electrical control by the pachinko gaming machine 10, but the distribution state is mechanically switched upon receiving “passing of game balls”.

  Then, the left rolling path L and the right rolling path R are alternately communicated with the entrance entrance Fa by the rotation of the first sorting apparatus F1 in the left-right direction. The game balls that have entered the mouth Fa are alternately distributed to the left rolling path L and the right rolling path R by the first sorting device F1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the second sorting device F2 is located at the lower right of the first sorting device F1, the third sorting device F3 is located at the lower right of the second sorting device F2, and the third A fourth sorting device F4 is disposed at the lower right of the sorting device F3. Thus, the second sorting device F2 uses the first sorting device F1 to distribute the game balls to the right rolling path R, and the third sorting device F3 uses the second sorting device F2 to play the right rolling path. The fourth distribution device F4 receives the game balls distributed to the right rolling path R by the third distribution device F3. In other words, the sorting device arranged one downstream side (downstream side in the game ball flow direction) is received from the sorting device arranged one upstream side (upstream side in the game ball flow direction). The game balls are distributed leftward or rightward.

  The game balls are finally distributed to any one of a plurality of distribution routes based on the directions distributed by the distribution devices F1 to F4. In the present embodiment, the distribution routes that can be distributed by the distribution mechanism F are the first distribution route W1, the second distribution route W2, the third distribution route W3, the fourth distribution route W4, and the fifth. A distribution route W5 is set.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 3, each distribution route W1-W5 is demonstrated.
First, the first distribution route W1 will be described.
The first distribution route W1 is set on the right side of the distribution mechanism F. An operation gate G is formed on the first distribution route W1, and a second start winning opening 15 is formed on the downstream side of the operation gate G.

Next, the second distribution route W2 will be described.
The second distribution route W2 is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 is formed on the second distribution route W2, and a lower large winning opening 17 is formed downstream of the first starting winning opening 13.

Next, the third distribution route W3 will be described.
The third distribution route W3 is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 is formed on the third distribution route W3, and a lower large winning opening 17 is formed downstream of the first starting winning opening 13.

Next, the fourth distribution route W4 will be described.
The fourth distribution route W4 is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 is formed on the fourth distribution route W4, and a lower large winning opening 17 is formed downstream of the first starting winning opening 13.

Next, the fifth distribution route W5 will be described.
The fifth distribution route W5 is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. An upper prize winning opening 16 is formed on the fifth distribution route W5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the distribution mechanism F, the first start winning port 13, the second starting winning port 15, the upper large winning port 16, the lower large winning port 17, and the operation gate G are provided on the game board YB. Arranged in the right region. Further, game nails K are planted on the left area of the game board YB and below the distribution mechanism F, but no game nails K are planted on the passage T above the game board YB. . As a result, when the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD is increased and the right side area of the game board YB is aimed, the game nail K is not planted in the passage T, so that all the launches from the guide way YRa are performed. In principle, game balls enter the entrance Fa. The game balls that have entered the entrance Fa are always distributed to the left rolling path L or the right rolling path R by the sorting devices F1 to F4. For this reason, if the game ball rolls on any of the distribution routes W1 to W5, the game ball enters any of the entry locations provided on the distributed distribution routes W1 to W5. It becomes possible.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect for the big hit game is performed on the effect display device 11. In addition, after the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the lower prize opening 17 is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. During one round game, the lower prize winning opening 17 is opened until a specified number of game balls enter (upper limit number of balls entered) or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. . In addition, during the round game, a predetermined round effect is performed on the effect display device 11. Then, after the end of the predetermined number of round games, the effect display device 11 performs an ending effect for the big hit game.

Next, the small hit game will be described.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the small hit game starts, the effect display device 11 performs an opening effect for the small hit game. In addition, after the opening effect, the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened a predetermined number of times. During the small hit game, the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened until a prescribed number (game upper limit number) of game balls enter or until a predetermined release time elapses. Then, the small hit game is ended after an ending effect for the small hit game is performed on the effect display device 11 after the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and necessary data. A main control RAM 30c capable of writing and reading is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW5 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Various display devices 12, Ra, and Rb are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a universal hit determination random number every predetermined cycle. . The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The random number for reach determination is used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery without winning a big win and a small hit lottery without winning a big win. It is a random number. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure.

The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined so as not to overlap with the big hit determination value from among the numerical values that the random number for hit determination can take. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per common figure.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into a big hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the jackpot symbol is derived through the reach effect.

  The small hit variation is a variation performed when the small hit lottery is won. In the small hit variation, the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the small hit variation, the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game using the decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the small hit symbol is derived through the reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, and finally the lost symbols are displayed in a fixed stoppage in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect.

  The loss variation is performed when none of the big win lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure changing game, the lost symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 6, the kind of variation pattern defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
Variation patterns P1 and P2 are set as the deviation variation patterns. The deviation fluctuation pattern P1 is a fluctuation pattern that specifies “normal fluctuation” as the fluctuation content and specifies “time T1” as the fluctuation time. On the other hand, the deviation variation pattern P2 is a variation pattern that specifies “shortening variation” as the variation content and “time T2” as the variation time. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. In the present embodiment, the larger the number of reserved memories, the easier it is to select the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 than the deviation fluctuation pattern P1.

  A variation pattern P3 is set as the loss reach variation pattern. The loss reach fluctuation pattern P3 is a fluctuation pattern that specifies “reach” as the fluctuation content and specifies “time T3” as the fluctuation time.

  A variation pattern P4 is set as the big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern P4 is a variation pattern that specifies “reach” as the variation content and identifies “time T4” as the variation time.

  A variation pattern P5 is set as the small hit variation pattern. The small hit fluctuation pattern P5 is a fluctuation pattern that specifies “reach” as the fluctuation content and specifies “time T5” as the fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, the variation time is set to increase in the order of time T2, time T1, time T3, time T5, and time T4.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by updating the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals and storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

  First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 15 based on whether or not detection signals are input from the start opening switches SW1 and SW2. Determine. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the upper limit number is less than 4. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device Ra so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the winning game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the number of reserved memories is “0 (zero)”, since there is no pending symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device Ra so as to represent the hold memory number after 1 subtraction when the hold memory number is subtracted by 1.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number value with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not it matches the big hit determination value. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the big hit selects the big hit fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not the small hit determination value matches the small hit determination value (small Win a lottery). When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the special hit display symbol on the special symbol display device 12 as a special symbol for final stop display. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the small hits selects the small hit variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination are negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not the big hit value or the small hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. If the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has determined that the special symbol display device 12 is to stop and display the special symbol because it has won the reach in the reach lottery. In addition, since the reach is won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a selects a loss reach fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. Further, since the reach is not won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a selects the deviation variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories, and selects a deviation variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of not winning the lottery is much higher than the probability of winning the big win lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the deviation variation patterns P1 and P2 are easily selected as compared with the big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a fixed stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the solenoid that opens and closes the lower major prize opening door 17a so as to open the lower major prize opening 17 in the opening pattern as described above when the big hit lottery is won, Grant a jackpot game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls a solenoid that opens and closes the upper prize winning opening 16a so as to open the upper prize winning opening 16 in the opening pattern as described above when the small winning lottery is won. , Give a small hit game.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. When the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [777]) that can recognize the jackpot. On the other hand, when a small hit symbol is instructed as a special figure, the effect control CPU 31a determines a small hit symbol combination (for example, [121]) that can recognize the small hit.

  Further, when a special symbol is designated as a misplaced symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a misplaced symbol combination as a decorative diagram. At this time, when the outlier reach variation pattern is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol as a decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the deviation variation pattern is instructed, the effect-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that does not include the reach symbol as a decoration. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the flow which a game ball rolls along each distribution route W1-W5 is demonstrated with the effect | action. In the following description, a game ball that has entered the entrance Fa and distributed to the first distribution route W1 is referred to as “first ball”, and thereafter each time a game ball enters the entrance Fa. Are counted as “second ball”, “third ball”. Then, once a game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1 and then distributed again to the first distribution route W1, the game ball is counted again as “first ball”. It shall be. In the present embodiment, the game balls are distributed to the respective distribution routes W1 to W5 by the combination of the distribution to the left rolling path L or the right rolling path R in each of the sorting apparatuses F1 to F4.

First, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the first distribution route W1 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the first game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the first sorting device F1. At this time, if the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first distribution device F1, the first distribution device F1 is rotated rightward by the weight of the game ball Y (second distribution state). ), The game ball Y is distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the second sorting device F2.

  In the state in which the first sorting device F1 is rotated to the right, the sorting piece 22c and the magnet J embedded in the first regulating surface 25a are pulled by each other's attractive force. 1 The regulation surface 25a contacts. Then, due to the attractive force of the magnet J, the rotation of the first sorting device F1 in the left direction is restricted by an action other than the weight of the game ball Y. In the present embodiment, the state where the rotation of the sorting devices F1 to F4 is restricted, that is, the state where the sorting states of the sorting devices F1 to F4 are not changed is “the sorting devices F1 to F4 are maintained. Corresponds to “the state being performed”.

  Assuming that the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the second distribution device F2, the second distribution device F2 rotates to the right by the weight of the game ball Y, and the game ball Y rotates to the right. Sorted to the path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the third sorting device F3.

  At this time, if the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the third distribution device F3, the third distribution device F3 is rotated rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, and the game ball Y is moved to the right. It is distributed to the rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the fourth sorting device F4.

  At this time, if the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the fourth sorting device F4, the fourth sorting device F4 is rotated rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, and the game ball Y is moved to the right. It is distributed to the rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the first distribution route W1.

  Thus, when the game ball Y rolls each of the sorting devices F1 to F4 in the first guiding state A1 (FIG. 7A) in which each of the sorting devices F1 to F4 is inclined to the left side, The sphere Y is distributed to the first distribution route W1.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the second distribution route W2 will be described according to FIG.
In a state after the first game ball Y is distributed to the first distribution route W1, the first distribution device F1 is tilted to the right. Accordingly, the second game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the first distribution device F1, and the first distribution device F1 is rotated leftward by the weight of the game ball Y (the first distribution device F1). Minute state), the game balls Y are distributed to the left rolling path L. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2. In addition to the second game ball that has been continuously fired, the second distribution route W2 includes the fourth, sixth, eighth, tenth, 12, 14, and 16th game balls that have been continuously fired. Can be distributed.

  Thus, when the game ball Y rolls the first sorter F1 in the second guidance state A2 (FIG. 7B) in which the first sorter F1 is tilted to the right side, To the second distribution route W2.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls Y to the third distribution route W3 will be described with reference to FIG.
In a state after the second game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the first distribution device F1 is inclined leftward. Accordingly, the third game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first distribution device F1, and the first distribution device F1 rotates rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the second sorting device F2.

  In a state after the second game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the second distribution device F2 is tilted to the right. Therefore, the third game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the second distribution device F2, and the second distribution device F2 is rotated leftward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Is distributed to the left rolling path L. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the third distribution route W3. In addition to the third game ball fired continuously, the seventh, eleventh, and fifteenth game balls fired continuously are distributed to the third distribution route W3. .

  In this way, the game ball Y is placed in the distribution device F1, in the third guidance state A3 (FIG. 7C) in which the first distribution device F1 is inclined to the left and the second distribution device F2 is inclined to the right. When rolling on F2, the game balls Y are distributed to the third distribution route W3.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the fourth distribution route W4 will be described with reference to FIG.
In a state after the fourth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the first distribution device F1 is inclined leftward. Therefore, the fifth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first distribution device F1, and the first distribution device F1 rotates rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the second sorting device F2.

  In a state after the fourth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the second distribution device F2 is tilted to the left. Accordingly, the fifth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the second distribution device F2, and the second distribution device F2 is rotated rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the third sorting device F3.

  In a state after the fourth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the third distribution device F3 is tilted to the right. Therefore, the fifth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the third distribution device F3, and the third distribution device F3 rotates to the left by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Is distributed to the left rolling path L. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the fourth distribution route W4. In addition to the fifth game ball fired continuously, the thirteenth game ball fired continuously is distributed to the fourth distribution route W4.

  As described above, the game balls Y are distributed in the distribution devices F1 to F4 in the fourth guidance state A4 (FIG. 8A) in which the distribution devices F1 and F2 are inclined to the left and the third distribution device F3 is inclined to the right. When rolling on F3, the game balls Y are distributed to the fourth distribution route W4.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the fifth distribution route W5 will be described with reference to FIG.
In a state after the eighth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the first distribution device F1 is tilted to the left. Accordingly, the ninth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first distribution device F1, and the first distribution device F1 rotates rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the second sorting device F2.

  In a state after the eighth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the second distribution device F2 is tilted to the left. Accordingly, the ninth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the second distribution device F2, and the second distribution device F2 is rotated rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the third sorting device F3.

  In a state after the eighth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the third distribution device F3 is tilted to the left. Accordingly, the ninth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the third distribution device F3, and the third distribution device F3 rotates rightward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Are distributed to the right rolling path R. Then, the game ball Y is received by the fourth sorting device F4.

  In a state after the eighth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the fourth distribution device F4 is inclined rightward. Accordingly, the ninth game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the fourth distribution device F4, and the fourth distribution device F4 rotates leftward by the weight of the game ball Y, so that the game ball Y Is distributed to the left rolling path L. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the fifth distribution route W5.

  As described above, the game balls Y are distributed in the distribution devices F1 to F3 in the fifth guidance state A5 (FIG. 8B) in which the distribution devices F1 to F3 are inclined to the left and the fourth distribution device F4 is inclined to the right. When rolling on F4, the game balls Y are distributed to the fifth distribution route W5.

  The distribution mechanism F rotates the distribution devices F1 to F4 in the left direction or the right direction every time a game ball enters the entrance hole Fa after the tenth ball that has been continuously fired. The game balls are distributed to the distribution routes W1 to W5. In other words, in the distribution mechanism F, when the distribution devices F1 to F4 receive the game balls in the second distribution state (state in which the distribution is performed in the left direction), the distribution balls W2 to W5 are distributed. Sort to either. On the other hand, in the distribution mechanism F, when the distribution devices F1 to F4 receive a game ball in the first distribution state (state in which the distribution is performed in the right direction), the game ball is disposed one downstream. The assigned distribution device or the first distribution route W1 is distributed.

  When the 17th game ball that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa, the game ball is received by the first sorting device F1. By the way, when the 16th game ball is distributed to the second distribution route W2, the distribution devices F1 to F4 are each inclined leftward. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 7A, the distribution state of the distribution devices F <b> 1 to F <b> 4 at the time when the 17th game ball that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa, This is the same as the distribution state of the distribution devices F1 to F4 when the first game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1. Therefore, the 17th game ball fired continuously is distributed to the first distribution route W1 again.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the distribution mechanism F distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance Fa to the first distribution route W1, and then continues to enter the specified number (this In the example, the unit distribution operation of distributing 15 game balls to any of the other distribution routes W2 to W5 is repeated. That is, when all of the continuously launched game balls enter the entrance Fa, the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1 at a rate of 1 out of 16 balls. Further, in one unit distribution operation, the game balls that have entered the entrance Fa are distributed to the first distribution route W1, and then the specific number of balls that are subsequently entered (8th in the embodiment). A specific operation for distributing the game balls to the fifth distribution route W5 in which the upper prize winning opening 16 is arranged is included.

  In the present embodiment, the first distribution route W1 in which the second start winning opening 15 is disposed corresponds to the specific route. The distribution routes W2 to W5 correspond to non-specific routes. Further, among non-specific routes, the distribution routes W2 to W4 provided with the lower big prize opening 17 that is opened during the big hit game correspond to special routes, and the upper big prize opening that is opened during the small hit game. The fifth distribution route W5 in which 16 is arranged corresponds to a special route.

Next, according to FIGS. 7 to 9, the symbol variation game based on the deviation variation pattern and the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the respective distribution routes W <b> 1 to W <b> 5 will be described along with their actions.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the first game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, and the game ball Y is distributed to the first distribution route W1, the second start winning entrance 15 Can enter. If a game ball enters the second start winning opening 15, the symbol variation game is started. At this time, it is assumed that the loss variation pattern P2 is selected because none of the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery is won.

  As shown in FIG. 9, there is a predetermined time until the game ball rolls on the first distribution route W <b> 1 and enters the second start winning opening 15. For this reason, the timing at which the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1 deviates from the timing at which the symbol variation game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time “time T1” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation time “time T2” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 are set to the following times. That is, when the game balls are continuously fired and all of the game balls fired continuously enter the entrance Fa, the game balls are once distributed to the first distribution route W1, Again, it is set within the time required for the game balls to be distributed to the first distribution route W1. “The game balls are continuously fired” means that the game balls are fired at regular intervals by the player operating the launch handle HD. In this embodiment, by holding the turning state of the launch handle HD, for example, 100 game balls can be continuously fired per minute. In this case, the game balls are played at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Fired.

  Further, in each unit distribution operation, when game balls are distributed to the same distribution route, there is almost no difference in the time for passing through the distribution mechanism F. However, in the present embodiment, since the game nail K for changing the flow direction of the game ball is planted, the time required to enter the entry location after being distributed to the distribution routes W1 to W5. May fluctuate every time.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol variation game based on the deviation variation pattern P2 is continuously performed when the second game ball Y is received by the first distribution device F1. That is, the progress of the symbol variation game and the launch of the game ball proceed separately. Then, the second game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7C, the third game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol variation game based on the deviation variation pattern P2 is continuously performed when the third game ball Y is received by the first distribution device F1. Then, the third game ball Y is distributed to the third distribution route W3.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7B, the fourth game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 9, the symbol variation game based on the deviation variation pattern P2 ends when the fourth game ball is received by the first distribution device F1 because of the “time T2”. It shall be. Then, the fourth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8A, the fifth game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa. Then, the fifth game ball Y is distributed to the fourth distribution route W4. Thereafter, the 6th to 8th game balls Y fired continuously enter the entrance Fa, respectively, and the 6th, 7th and 8th game balls Y pass through the second distribution route W2, the third game ball Y, respectively. The distribution route is distributed to the distribution route W3 and the second distribution route W2. As described above, the distribution routes W <b> 2 to W <b> 4 are configured such that the game balls can be guided to the first start winning opening 13 or the lower large winning opening 17. However, the first start winning opening 13 is not opened unless the lottery per regular drawing is won, and the lower big winning opening 17 is opened only during the big winning game. Therefore, even if a game ball passes through the distribution routes W2 to W4, if it is not won in the lottery per game or is not in a big hit game, the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening 13 or the lower big winning opening 17. Does not enter, and the game ball is guided to the outlet 18.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the ninth game ball Y that is continuously launched enters the entrance Fa. Then, the ninth game ball Y is distributed to the fifth distribution route W5. As described above, the fifth distribution route W5 is configured to be able to guide the game ball to the upper prize winning opening 16. However, the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened only during the small hit game. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the fifth distribution route W5, if it is not in the small hit game, the game ball does not enter the upper prize winning port 16, and the game ball is guided to the out port 18.

  Thereafter, the tenth to sixteenth game balls Y continuously fired enter the entrance Fa. The tenth to sixteenth game balls Y are distributed to any one of the distribution routes W2 to W4.

  Thereafter, when the 17th game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is again distributed to the first distribution route W1. As described above, the first distribution route W1 is configured to be able to guide the game ball to the second start winning opening 15. For this reason, if the game ball that has entered the first distribution route W1 enters the second start winning opening 15 again after the completion of one unit distribution operation, the symbol variation game is started. However, as described above, the fluctuation time “time T2” set in the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 is once assigned to the first distribution route W1 and then again to the first distribution route W1. It is set within the time required to distribute the balls.

  Therefore, after the unit distribution operation is completed, when the game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1 again, the symbol started by the first game ball entering the second start winning opening 15 The floating game is over. Such a time setting makes it difficult for the game start condition to be suspended during execution of the symbol variation game, and can prevent the variation interval of the symbol variation game from being uneven. Further, the “time T1” defined in the deviation variation pattern P1 and the “time T2” defined in the deviation variation pattern P2 are much longer than the time required from the start to the end of one unit distribution operation. Short. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 15 when no start hold ball is stored or when the symbol variation game is not being executed, and during the symbol variation game, the start hold ball Is unlikely to be remembered.

  By the way, “the time required for a game ball to be distributed to the first distribution route W1 after the game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1 once” is as follows. Can be set. As described above, in this embodiment, the time required to launch one game ball is set to “0.6 seconds”. In addition, it takes a predetermined time to distribute the game balls to the respective distribution routes W1 to W5 or to the distribution device located one downstream. Therefore, it is preferable that the fluctuation time “time T1” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation time “time T2” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 are longer than 0.6 seconds × 16 = 9.6 seconds. . In addition, the fluctuation time “time T1” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation time “time T2” defined in the deviation fluctuation pattern P2 are obtained by adding “9.6 seconds” to the predetermined time described above. Is also preferably short. Note that the number “16” appearing in the calculation formula indicates the number of game balls necessary to complete one unit sorting operation.

  Next, according to FIG. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern and the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the respective distribution routes W1 to W5 will be described together with their actions.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the first game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, and the game ball Y is distributed to the first distribution route W1, the second start winning entrance 15 Can enter. If a game ball enters the second start winning opening 15, the symbol variation game is started. At this time, it is assumed that the small hit variation pattern P5 is selected by winning the small hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball has a predetermined time (indicated as “Ta” in the figure) until it rolls on the first distribution route W1 and enters the second start winning opening 15. For this reason, the timing at which the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1 deviates from the timing at which the symbol variation game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time “time T5” defined in the small hit fluctuation pattern P5 is set to the following time. That is, “time T5” is a game that is distributed to the first distribution route W1 when the game balls are continuously fired and all of the game balls that have been fired continuously enter the entrance Fa. After the ball enters the second start winning opening 15, it is shorter than the time for another game ball distributed to the fifth distribution route W 5 in the same unit distribution operation to reach the upper prize winning opening 16. In addition, the “time T5” indicates that the game ball is large until the final opening of the top prize winning hole 16 in the small hit game given with the end of the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is completed. It is set to a time at which the winning opening 16 can be reached.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is continuously performed when the second game ball Y is received by the first distribution device F1. Then, the second game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7C, the third game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is continuously performed when the third game ball Y is received by the first distribution device F1. Then, the third game ball Y is distributed to the third distribution route W3.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7B, the fourth game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is continuously performed when the fourth game ball is received by the first distribution device F1. Then, the fourth game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route W2.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8A, the fifth game ball Y that has been continuously launched enters the entrance Fa.
As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is continuously performed when the fifth game ball Y is received by the first distribution device F1. Then, the fifth game ball Y is distributed to the fourth distribution route W4. Thereafter, the 6th to 8th game balls Y fired continuously enter the entrance Fa, respectively, and the 6th, 7th and 8th game balls Y pass through the second distribution route W2, the third game ball Y, respectively. The distribution route is distributed to the distribution route W3 and the second distribution route W2.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 ends when the eighth game ball is received by the first sorting apparatus F1 because “time T5” has elapsed. It shall be.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the ninth game ball Y that is continuously launched enters the entrance Fa. Then, the ninth game ball Y is distributed to the fifth distribution route W5.
As described above, “time T5” is the period when the game balls distributed to the first distribution route W1 enter the second start winning slot 15 and then enter the fifth distribution route W5 in the same unit distribution operation. It is set to be shorter than the time required for another distributed game ball to reach the upper prize winning opening 16. Further, the “time T5” indicates that the game ball is not played until the final opening of the top prize winning hole 16 in the small hit game given at the end of the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is completed. It is set to a time at which the winning opening 16 can be reached. In the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5, the small hit game is started after the symbol variation game is finished, and the top prize winning opening 16 is opened in the small hit game. That is, the progress of the small hit game and the launch of the game ball proceed separately.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, if the game balls are continuously fired during the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5, the game balls distributed to the fifth distribution route W5 are This can be reached when the winning opening 16 is open. Thereby, an opportunity to win a prize ball can be given during the small hit game.

  “It is shorter than the time for another game ball to reach the upper major prize opening 16 after the game ball has entered the second start prize opening 15 and the last opening of the upper major prize opening 16 in the small hit game. For example, the following time can be set as “the time during which the game ball can reach the upper prize winning opening 16 before the game ends”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the time required to launch one game ball is set to “0.6 seconds”. Also, a predetermined time is required when game balls are distributed to each of the distribution routes W1 to W5 or to a distribution device located one downstream. Therefore, the variation time “time T5” defined in the small hit variation pattern P5 is preferably longer than 0.6 seconds × 9 = 5.4 seconds. In addition, the fluctuation time “time T5” defined in the small hit fluctuation pattern P5 is preferably shorter than the value obtained by adding “5.4 seconds” to the predetermined time described above. The number “9” appearing in the calculation formula indicates the number of game balls necessary for distributing the game balls to the fifth distribution route W5 after the start of the unit distribution operation.

  In other words, “time T5” is shorter than the total time of the first time, the second time, and the third time described below. The first time is the time required for the game ball to reach the second start winning opening 15 after being distributed to the first distribution route W1. The second time is a time required for another game ball to be distributed to the fifth distribution route W5 after entering the second start winning opening 15. The third time is a time required for reaching the upper prize winning opening 16 while the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened after being distributed to the fifth distribution route W5.

  Further, the time T5 is shorter than the time TA required for the game ball to reach the upper prize winning port 16 after the game ball has entered the second start winning port 15. The time TA is the time Tb required from when a game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1 until another game ball is distributed to the fifth distribution route W5, and the game ball is distributed to the fifth distribution route W5. The game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1 from the value obtained by adding up the time Tc required for the game ball to reach the upper grand prize winning port 16 and then the second start winning port 15 after the game ball is distributed to the first distribution route W1. This is a value obtained by subtracting the time Ta required to enter the ball. Further, the total value of the time Tb and the time Tc is shorter than the total value of the time Ta, the time T5, and the time Td of the small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit variation pattern is used so that the game balls distributed to the fifth distribution route W5 can reach the top prize winning opening 16 at the timing when the top winning prize opening 16 is opened. It suffices if a variation time based on it is set. That is, the game balls are distributed to the fifth distribution route W5, but because the game variation game based on the small hit variation pattern is being performed, the upper prize winning opening 16 is not opened, and the game balls are awarded the upper prize. If the situation that it cannot enter the mouth 16 does not occur, it is good.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The distribution mechanism F distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance hole Fa to the first distribution route W1, and then distributes a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of game balls to enter continuously. The unit distribution operation for distributing to any one of the minute routes W2 to W5 is repeated. According to this, since it becomes possible to guide the game ball to the second start prize opening 15 for each unit number, the entry to the second start prize opening 15 is secured, and the second start prize opening 15 is entered. The game ball can be stabilized. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 15, the symbol variation game is started based on the ball. However, once the game ball is assigned to the first distribution route W1, the game ball is once again assigned to the change time of the symbol change game (in the embodiment, the symbol change game based on the change pattern P2) having the shortest change time. It was set within the time required for distribution to the first distribution route W1. This makes it difficult for the starting condition of the symbol variation game to be held during the game, and the execution interval of the symbol variation game can be suppressed from becoming uneven.

  (2) In addition, once the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1, the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1 once again after the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route W1 based on the variation patterns P1 and P2. It was set within the time required to be received. As a result, the starting condition of the symbol variation game is suspended during the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution intervals of most of the symbol variation games performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 from becoming uneven.

  (3) The distribution mechanism F is the fifth in which the game balls that have entered the entrance hole Fa are assigned to the distribution routes W2 to W4 in which the lower major prize opening 17 is arranged or the upper major prize opening 16 is arranged. Distribution to the distribution route W5 is possible. According to this, as long as a game ball enters the entrance hole Fa, it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the upper university winning opening 16 or the lower university winning opening 17. Therefore, it is possible to make a game ball enter the upper large winning opening 16 or the lower large winning opening 17 without changing the rotation amount of the launch handle HD as compared with the case where the second starting winning opening 15 is aimed. It becomes.

  (4) In the unit distribution operation, the distribution mechanism F distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance hole Fa to the first distribution route W1, and then enters a specific number (8 in the embodiment). A specific operation of distributing the (single) game balls to the fifth distribution route W5 is performed. And the variation time of the symbol variation game performed when winning the small hit lottery is set to the following time. That is, after the game ball distributed to the first distribution route W1 enters the second start winning opening 15, another game ball distributed to the fifth distribution route W5 in the same unit distribution operation is The time was set so as to be shorter than the time required to reach the big prize opening 16. In addition, the variation time of the symbol variation game that is performed when the small hit lottery is won until the last release of the top prize winning hole 16 in the small hit game given at the end of the symbol variation game ends. It is also a time during which the game ball can reach the upper prize opening 16. According to this, if the game ball is continuously fired even during the symbol variation game started when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 15, the distribution mechanism F causes the During the period when the winning opening 16 is open, the game ball can reach the upper winning opening 16. Therefore, it is possible to give an opportunity to win a prize ball during the small hit game, and the difference (base) between the game ball to be launched and the game ball to be paid out can be stabilized.

  (5) When the launching strength of the launching handle HD is adjusted to the maximum strength and a game ball is launched, all of the launched game balls can enter the entrance Fa. Therefore, it is only necessary to enter the entrance Fa, and it is possible to stabilize the entrance of the game ball to the second start winning opening 15 by a simple operation of the launch handle HD.

  (6) Distribution to various distribution routes (distribution routes W1 to W5) is possible only by combining mechanical distribution devices F1 to F4 having a relatively simple configuration for performing distribution in two directions. Can contribute to the diversification of routes.

  (7) Since excessive rotation of the sorting devices F1 to F4 is restricted by the magnet J, the turning of the sorting devices F1 to F4 due to an action other than the weight of the game ball is restricted. That is, in the allocating devices F1 to F4, the first allocating state (the state in which game balls are distributed to the right of the allocating devices F1 to F4) and the second allocating state (to the left of the allocating devices F1 to F4) A state in which balls are distributed).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a mechanical first distribution device G1 and a mechanical second distribution device G2 as constituent elements. Furthermore, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a ball entrance Fa configured to be able to enter a game ball as a component. Further, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a guide member 24 that guides the game ball downstream, as a component.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 11, the distribution devices G1 and G2 constituting the distribution mechanism F will be described. In addition, since the distribution apparatuses G1 and G2 have substantially the same configuration, the first distribution apparatus G1 will be mainly described here.

  In the distribution mechanism F, the first distribution device G1 is disposed below the entrance Fa, while the second distribution device G2 is located slightly lower left than the first distribution device G1. It is arranged like this. The entrance Fa of the present embodiment is connected to a passage T formed above the display frame HW, and receives a game ball passing through the passage T.

  A plurality of (three in this embodiment) sorting pieces 22a, 22b, and 22c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer circumferential surface of the bearing 20 that constitutes the first sorting device G1, and the base plate 21 Is formed to extend toward the front of the game board YB. More specifically, the sorting piece 22a is arranged on the left side of the sorting piece 22b, while the sorting piece 22c is arranged on the right side of the sorting piece 22b. The sorting piece 22b and the sorting piece 22c are arranged to form an obtuse angle, while the sorting piece 22a and the sorting piece 22c are arranged to form an acute angle. A ball receiving portion 23a is defined on the left side of the sorting piece 22b by the sorting pieces 22a and 22b. Similarly, a ball receiving portion 23b is formed on the right side of the sorting piece 22b by the sorting pieces 22b and 22c. Further, the sorting piece 22b is formed longer than the other sorting pieces 22a and 22c. In addition, the first distribution device G1 maintains the distribution state by attracting the rear surface of the first distribution device G1 and the surface of the game board YB facing the first distribution device G1 by mutual attraction. A magnet (not shown) is disposed.

  Further, a guiding member 24 is disposed below the sorting devices G1 and G2 and near the first sorting device G1. The guide member 24 partitions the left rolling path L on the left side of the first sorting device G1, while the right rolling path R is partitioned on the right side of the first sorting device G1. On the other hand, the left rolling path L is formed on the left side of the second sorting apparatus G2, while the right rolling path R is formed on the right side of the second sorting apparatus G2.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the two sorting devices G1 and G2 that can sort the game balls in the left direction or the right direction are used, but the sorting pieces of the first sorting device G1 are used. 22a is arrange | positioned so that it may overlap under the distribution piece 22b of the 2nd distribution apparatus G2. That is, it can be recalled that the left rolling path L of the first allocating device G1 and the right rolling path R of the second allocating device G2 are made common so that the allocating devices G1 and G2 are simply arranged in parallel. There can be no number of sorting routes. Note that “simply arranging the sorting devices G1 and G2 in parallel” means that the left rolling path L of the first sorting device G1 and the right rolling path R of the second sorting device G2 are not shared. It means to set up.

  In the present embodiment, as distribution routes that can be distributed by the distribution mechanism F, the first distribution route X1a (first route), the first distribution route X1b (second route), and the second distribution route X2 (Third route) is set. In the following description, the first distribution route X1a and the first distribution route X1b may be collectively referred to as “first distribution route X1”.

Hereinafter, each of the distribution routes X1 and X2 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the first distribution route X1a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, the first distribution route X1a is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 and a lower large winning opening 17 are formed on the first distribution route X1a. In addition, the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route X1a through the first distribution path t1 set on the left side of the second distribution device G2 in the distribution mechanism F.

Next, the first distribution route X1b will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11B, the first distribution route X1b is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 and a lower large winning opening 17 are formed on the first distribution route X1b. In the distribution mechanism F, the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route X1b via the second distribution path t2 set between the first distribution device G1 and the second distribution device G2. . In the present embodiment, the first distribution route X1a and the first distribution route X1b are the same route, while the distribution mechanism until the game balls are distributed to the first distribution route X1a or the first distribution route X1b. The distribution passages in F (distribution passages t1, t2) are different.

Next, the second distribution route X2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11C, the second distribution route X2 is set on the right side of the distribution mechanism F. A second start winning opening 15 is formed on the second distribution route X2. In the distribution mechanism F, the game balls are distributed to the second distribution route X2 via a third distribution passage t3 set on the right side of the first distribution device G1.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 11, the flow of the game balls rolling along the respective distribution routes X1 and X2 will be described together with the operation thereof. In the following description, a game ball that has entered the entrance Fa and distributed to the first distribution route X1a is referred to as “first ball”, and thereafter each time a game ball enters the entrance Fa. Are counted as “second ball”, “third ball”. Then, once a game ball is distributed to the first distribution route X1a and then distributed again to the first distribution route X1a, the game ball is counted again as “first ball”. It shall be.

First, according to FIG. 11A, a flow of distributing the game balls Y to the first distribution route X1a will be described.
When the first game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the first sorting device G1. At this time, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 overlaps below the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2. Due to this overlap, the second sorting device G2 restricts the first sorting device G1 from turning leftward. Further, the magnets are disposed on the rear surfaces of the sorting devices G1 and G2 and the surface of the game board YB facing the sorting devices G1 and G2, respectively, so that the first sorting device G1 is rotated in the left direction. Is maintained in a regulated state.

  Therefore, even if the first game ball Y rolls on the left side of the first sorting device G1, the first sorting device G1 does not rotate, so that the first sorting device G1 is in the sorting state. (The direction in which the game balls are distributed) is not switched, and the distribution state of the first distribution device G1 is maintained.

  However, when the game ball Y rolls on the sorting piece 22a of the second sorting device G2, the second sorting device G2 rotates leftward due to the weight of the gaming ball Y, so the second sorting device. The distribution state of G2 is switched from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Then, the game ball Y passes through the first distribution path t1 and is distributed to the first distribution route X1a, and the first distribution device G1 is maintained and the second distribution device G2 is rotated. Transition to a two-guide state B2.

  As described above, the distribution devices G1 and G2 are each inclined to the right side, and the distribution piece 22a of the first distribution device G1 is overlapped below the distribution piece 22b of the second distribution device G2. When the game balls roll on the sorting devices G1 and G2 in the guidance state B1 (FIG. 11A), they are sorted to the first sorting route X1a.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls Y to the first distribution route X1b will be described according to FIG.
When the second game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the first sorting device G1. At this time, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 and the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2 do not overlap. Thereby, since the 1st distribution apparatus G1 rotates leftward with the weight of the game ball Y received by the distribution piece 22a of the 1st distribution apparatus G1, the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus G1 Switches from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. The game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the second sorting device G2, and the second sorting device G2 rotates rightward (second direction) depending on the weight of the game ball Y. The distribution state of the distribution device G2 is switched from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Then, the game ball Y passes through the second distribution path t2 and is distributed to the first distribution route X1b, and also shifts to the third guidance state B3 by the rotation of the distribution devices G1 and G2.

  As described above, the first sorting device G1 is tilted to the right side, the second sorting device G2 is tilted to the left side, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 is sorted to the second sorting device G2. When the game balls roll on the sorting devices G1 and G2 in the second guidance state B2 (FIG. 11B) that does not overlap below the piece 22b, the balls are sorted to the first sorting route X1b.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls Y to the second distribution route X2 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the third game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first sorting device G1. At this time, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 and the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2 do not overlap. Thereby, since the 1st distribution apparatus G1 rotates rightward with the weight of the game ball Y received by the distribution piece 22c of the 1st distribution apparatus G1, the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus G1 Is switched from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Since the game ball Y passes the right side of the first distribution device G1, the second distribution device G2 does not rotate, so that the distribution state of the second distribution device G2 is not switched, and the second distribution device. The distribution state of G2 is maintained. Then, the game ball Y passes through the third distribution passage t3 and is distributed to the second distribution route X2, and the first distribution device G1 is rotated and the second distribution device G2 maintains the first distribution ball X2. Transition to 1-guide state B1. That is, by the rotation of the first sorting device G1, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 comes into contact with the lower side of the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2, so that the first guiding state again. Return to B1.

  As described above, the first sorting device G1 is tilted to the left and the second sorting device G2 is tilted to the right, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 is sorted by the second sorting device G2. When the game balls roll on the sorting devices G1 and G2 in the third guidance state B3 (FIG. 11C) that does not overlap below the pieces 22b, the balls are sorted to the second sorting route X2.

  And the distribution mechanism F can raise each induction | guidance | derivation state B1-B3 with the combination of the 1st distribution apparatus G1 which distributes a game ball to two directions, and the 2nd distribution apparatus G2. In addition, since the distribution mechanism F can always cause each of the guiding states B1 to B3 at a ratio of 1 to 3 balls, it is possible to stably distribute the game balls to the distribution routes X1 and X2. it can. Specifically, the first game ball is assigned to the first distribution route X1a, the second game ball is assigned to the first distribution route X1b, and the third game ball is assigned to the second distribution route X2. Can be sorted. However, since the first distribution route X1a and the first distribution route X1b are the same route, after the game balls are distributed twice to the first distribution route X1, the game balls are allocated to the second distribution route X2. It will be distributed. Therefore, it is possible to always distribute the game balls to the second distribution route X2 at a ratio of one to three balls. Thereby, while having reproducibility about distribution of the game ball to each distribution route X1, X2, it is possible to stabilize the distribution rate of the game ball to the specific distribution route. Note that “the proportion of game balls allocated to a specific distribution route” refers to “the number of game balls distributed to a specific distribution route among all game balls that have entered the entrance Fa”. .

  And in this embodiment, since the 2nd start winning opening 15 is arrange | positioned on the 2nd distribution route X2, each guidance state B1-B3 is made into the ratio of 1 ball to 3 balls by the distribution mechanism F. By making it happen, it is possible to establish the starting condition of the symbol variation game at a certain rate and with reproducibility. In the present embodiment, the first distribution route W1 in the first embodiment can be read as the second distribution route X2, while the distribution routes W2 and W3 can be read as the first distribution routes X1a and X1b. In this case, it is difficult for the situation where the game start condition is held during execution of the symbol variation game, and it is possible to prevent the variation interval of the symbol variation game from being uneven. Can be obtained.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (3) and (5) to (7) of the first embodiment.
(8) A combination of the first sorting device G1 and the second sorting device G2 that shifts the game balls in two directions by shifting to two sorting states (a state in which the sorting device is tilted leftward or rightward) Thus, each of the induction states B1 to B3 can be caused. In addition, the distribution mechanism F can always cause each of the induction states B1 to B3 to occur at regular intervals, that is, every predetermined sphere (in the embodiment, one in three balls). Since it is possible to make them occur at regular intervals, it is possible to stably distribute game balls to a predetermined route.

  (9) Although the first sorting device G1 and the second sorting device G2 having a relatively simple configuration that only distributes game balls in two directions are used, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 is It arrange | positioned so that it might overlap under the sorting piece 22b of the 2nd sorting apparatus G2. Thereby, it is possible to switch to three states (guidance states B1 to B3) that cannot be set by simply arranging the sorting devices G1 and G2 in parallel without overlapping the sorting devices G1 and G2.

  (10) The first guiding state B1 in which the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 overlaps below the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 is the first The guidance state can be switched between the second guidance state B2 and the third guidance state B3 that do not overlap below the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2. By switching these guidance states, it is possible to make all the distribution routes of the game balls different.

  (11) By distributing the game balls to the second distribution route X2 in the third guidance state B3, the first distribution device G1 rotates and the distribution state of the first distribution device G1 is switched, The sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device G1 overlaps below the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device G2. According to this, when the game ball passes through the distribution mechanism F in the first guidance state B1, it is positioned between the distribution devices G1 and G2 by the first distribution device G1 and the second distribution device G2. Since the second distribution path t2 is blocked, it is possible to prevent the game balls from rolling in the distribution path other than the first distribution path t1 connected to the first distribution route X1a.

  (12) Further, the rotation pieces 22a of the first distribution device G1 and the distribution pieces 22b of the second distribution device G2 at the time of rotation and rotation of the first distribution device G1 and the second distribution device G2. Since the first induction state B1 can be caused by contact, it is not necessary to perform special control (for example, electrical control) in order to cause the first induction state B1.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a mechanical first distribution device H1 and a mechanical second distribution device H2 as constituent elements. Furthermore, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a ball entrance Fa configured to be able to enter a game ball as a component. Further, the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment includes a guide member 24 that guides the game ball downstream, as a component.

Hereinafter, the sorting apparatuses H1 and H2 constituting the sorting mechanism F will be described in detail. In addition, since the distribution apparatuses H1 and H2 have the same configuration, here, the description will focus on the first distribution apparatus H1.
In the distribution mechanism F, the first distribution device H1 is disposed below the entrance Fa, while the second distribution device H2 is located slightly lower left than the first distribution device H1. It is arranged like this. The entrance Fa of the present embodiment is connected to a passage T formed above the display frame HW, and receives a game ball passing through the passage T.

  A plurality (three in this embodiment) of sorting pieces 22a, 22b, and 22c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the bearing 20 constituting the first sorting device H1. More specifically, the sorting piece 22a is arranged on the left side of the sorting piece 22b, while the sorting piece 22c is arranged on the right side of the sorting piece 22b. A ball receiving portion 23a is defined on the left side of the sorting piece 22b by the sorting pieces 22a and 22b. Similarly, a ball receiving portion 23b is formed on the right side of the sorting piece 22b by the sorting pieces 22b and 22c. Further, the sorting piece 22b is formed longer than the other sorting pieces 22a and 22c. Moreover, the magnet which maintains the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus H1 by attracting to the rear surface of the distribution apparatus H1 and the surface of the game board YB which opposes this 1st distribution apparatus H1 by mutual attraction. (Not shown) is provided.

  Moreover, the guide member 24 is arrange | positioned under the bearing 20 in the 1st distribution apparatus H1. The guide member 24 has a rotation restricting portion 25 that restricts the rotation range of the first sorting device H1. The right side of the rotation restricting portion 25 functions as a first restricting surface 25a that comes into contact with the sorting piece 22c and restricts the turning of the first sorting device H1 beyond the allowable range in the right direction. Further, the left side of the rotation restricting portion 25 functions as a second restricting surface 25b that comes into contact with the distributing piece 22a and restricts the rotation exceeding the allowable range in the left direction of the first distributing device H1.

  Further, the guide member 24 has a guide piece 26 that guides the game ball downstream. The guide piece 26 defines a left rolling path L on the left side of the first sorting device H1, and a right rolling path R on the right side of the first sorting device H1.

  Moreover, the rotation control part 28 is formed under the 2nd distribution apparatus H2. The right side of the rotation restricting portion 28 functions as a first restricting surface 28a that contacts the distributing piece 22c and restricts the rotation of the second distributing device H2 beyond the allowable range in the right direction. Further, the left side of the rotation restricting portion 28 functions as a second restricting surface 28b that restricts the rotation beyond the allowable range in the left direction of the second sorting device H2 in contact with the sorting piece 22a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first sorting device H1 rotates, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 is located above the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2. It arrange | positions so that it may overlap. That is, it can be recalled that the left rolling path L of the first allocating device H1 and the right rolling path R of the second allocating device H2 are made common so that the allocating devices H1 and H2 are simply arranged in parallel. There can be no number of sorting routes. In the present embodiment, as distribution routes that can be distributed by the distribution mechanism F, the first distribution route Z1 (first route), the second distribution route Z2 (second route), and the third distribution route Z3. (Third route) is set.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 12, each distribution route Z1-Z3 is demonstrated.
First, the first distribution route Z1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the first distribution route Z1 is set on the left side of the distribution mechanism F. A first start winning opening 13 and a lower large winning opening 17 are formed on the first distribution route Z1.

Next, the second distribution route Z2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12B, the second distribution route Z2 is set between the first distribution device H1 and the second distribution device H2. A first start winning opening 13 and a lower large winning opening 17 are formed on the second distribution route Z2.

Next, the third distribution route Z3 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12C, the third distribution route Z3 is set on the right side of the distribution mechanism F. A second start winning opening 15 is formed on the third distribution route Z3.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 12, the flow of the game balls rolling along the respective distribution routes Z1 to Z3 will be described together with the operation thereof. In the following description, a game ball that has entered the entrance Fa and distributed to the first distribution route Z1 is referred to as “first ball”, and thereafter, every time a game ball enters the entrance Fa. Are counted as “second ball”, “third ball”. Then, once a game ball is distributed to the first distribution route Z1 and then distributed again to the first distribution route Z1, the game ball is counted again as “first ball”. It shall be.

First, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the first distribution route Z1 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the first game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the first sorting device H1. At this time, the first sorting device H1 is slightly tilted to the right, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 overlaps above the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2. Due to this overlap, the game balls Y rolling the first sorting device H1 are received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the second sorting device H2 without being sorted to the second sorting route Z2. In other words, the first sorting device H1 attempts to rotate leftward by the weight of the game ball Y received by the ball receiving portion 23a, but the second sorting device H2 that contacts the lower side of the sorting piece 22a. It is supported by the sorting piece 22b and its leftward rotation is restricted.

  Further, since the magnets are respectively disposed on the rear surfaces of the sorting devices H1 and H2 and the surface of the game board YB facing the sorting devices H1 and H2, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 is the first one. The state of being overlaid above the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2 is maintained.

  However, when the game ball Y passes through the sorting piece 22a of the second sorting device H2, the second sorting device H2 rotates leftward (first direction) due to the weight of the gaming ball Y. The distribution state of the second distribution device H2 is switched from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Further, since the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 overlaps above the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2, the second sorting device H2 is rotated by the rotation of the second sorting device H2. That is, the sorting piece 22b jumps up the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1. Thereby, since the 1st distribution apparatus H1 rotates rightward (2nd direction), the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus H1 switches from a 1st distribution state to a 2nd distribution state. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the first distribution route Z1, and is shifted to the second guidance state C2 by the rotation of the distribution devices H1 and H2.

  Thus, the first sorting device H1 is tilted to the left and the second sorting device H2 is tilted to the right, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 is sorted to the second sorting device H2. When the game balls roll on the sorting devices H1 and H2 in the first guiding state C1 (FIG. 12A) overlapping above the pieces 22b, the balls are sorted to the first sorting route Z1.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls Y to the second distribution route Z2 will be described according to FIG.
When the second game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23a of the first sorting device H1. At this time, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 and the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2 do not overlap. Thereby, since the 1st distribution apparatus H1 rotates to the left side with the weight of the game ball Y received by the distribution piece 22a of the 1st distribution apparatus H1, the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus H1 is The second distribution state is switched to the first distribution state.

  Since the sorting piece 22a of the second sorting device H2 is in contact with the second regulating surface 28b, the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 and the sorting piece 22c of the second sorting device H2 are close to each other. Will be in a state. However, although the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 and the sorting piece 22c of the second sorting device H2 are not in contact with each other, the interval is shorter than the diameter of the game ball Y, so the first sorting device. The game ball Y that has passed through the sorting piece 22a of H1 is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the second sorting device H2. And since the 2nd distribution apparatus H2 rotates rightward with the weight of the game ball Y, the distribution state of the 2nd distribution apparatus H2 switches from a 1st distribution state to a 2nd distribution state. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the second distribution route Z2, and is shifted to the third guidance state C3 by the rotation of the distribution devices H1 and H2.

  As described above, the first sorting device H1 is tilted to the right side, the second sorting device H2 is tilted to the left side, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 is sorted to the second sorting device H2. When the game balls roll on the sorting devices H1 and H2 in the second guidance state C2 (FIG. 12B) that does not overlap above the piece 22b, the balls are sorted to the second sorting route Z2.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls Y to the third distribution route Z3 will be described according to FIG.
When the third game ball Y enters the entrance Fa, the game ball Y is received by the ball receiving portion 23b of the first sorting device H1. Thereby, since the 1st distribution apparatus H1 rotates rightward with the weight of the game ball Y received by the distribution piece 22c of the 1st distribution apparatus H1, the distribution state of the 1st distribution apparatus H1 Is switched from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. At this time, the second sorting device H2 comes into contact (engagement) with the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 that the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2 is about to rotate rightward. Therefore, it is rotated in the left direction. However, the contact between the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 and the sorting piece 22c of the second sorting device H2 is released before the second sorting device H2 completely rotates to the left. The Further, the second sorting device H2 is rotated again rightward by the aforementioned attractive force of the magnet J, and as a result, the sorting state is not switched, and the sorting state of the second sorting device H2 is maintained. Then, the game ball Y is distributed to the third distribution route Z3. Moreover, after the 1st distribution apparatus H1 rotates rightward, it rotates counterclockwise by reaction and the distribution piece 22a of the 1st distribution apparatus H1 is the distribution piece 22b of the 2nd distribution apparatus H2. Is again brought into contact with the upper part of the first guiding state C1.

  In this way, the first sorting device H1 is tilted to the left and the second sorting device H2 is tilted to the right, and the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1 is the sorting piece of the second sorting device H2. When the game balls roll in the sorting devices H1 and H2 in the third guiding state C3 (FIG. 12C) that does not overlap above 22b, the balls are sorted to the third sorting route Z3.

  Also in the distribution mechanism F of the present embodiment, the respective induction states C1 to C3 can be caused by a combination of the first distribution device H1 and the second distribution device H2 that distribute game balls in two directions. In addition, since the distribution mechanism F can always cause each of the guiding states C1 to C3 to occur at a ratio of 1 to 3 balls, it is possible to stably distribute the game balls to the distribution routes Z1 to Z3. it can. Specifically, the first game ball is assigned to the first distribution route Z1, the second game ball is assigned to the second distribution route Z2, and the third game ball is assigned to the third distribution route Z3. Can be sorted. Therefore, it is possible to always distribute the game balls to the third distribution route Z3 at a ratio of one to three balls. Thereby, while having reproducibility about distribution of the game ball to each distribution route Z1-Z3, the distribution rate of the game ball to a specific distribution route can be stabilized.

  And in this embodiment, since the 2nd start winning opening 15 is arrange | positioned on the 3rd distribution route Z3, each guidance state C1-C3 is made into the ratio of one ball to three balls by the distribution mechanism F. By making it happen, it is possible to establish the starting condition of the symbol variation game at a certain rate and with reproducibility. In the present embodiment, the first distribution route W1 in the first embodiment can be replaced with the third distribution route Z3, while the distribution routes W2 and W3 can be replaced with the distribution routes Z1 and Z2. In this case, it is difficult for the situation where the game start condition is held during execution of the symbol variation game, and it is possible to prevent the variation interval of the symbol variation game from being uneven. Can be obtained.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (3) and (5) to (12) of the first and second embodiments.
(13) As the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device H2 jumps up the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device H1, the sorting devices H1 and H2 rotate to shift to the second guiding state C2. . In other words, since the first sorting device H1 can be turned using the turning of the second sorting device H2, special control (for example, electrical control) is required to cause the second guiding state C2. Control).

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In the first embodiment, all of the game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD do not have to enter the entrance hole Fa. In the case of such a configuration, the location of the distribution mechanism F is not limited to the right region of the game board YB. When the distribution mechanism F is arranged in the center area of the game board YB, the flow path of the game balls may be changed by the game nail K or the like, so that all the game balls that have been launched enter the entrance Fa. It will not always be the case.

  In the first embodiment, the number of times that the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened during the small hit game may be any number. For example, if the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened a plurality of times, the game ball that rolls on the fifth distribution route W5 during the first opening in the small hit game may enter the upper prize winning opening 16 A variation time based on the hit variation pattern P5 may be set. Also, a variation time based on the small hit variation pattern P5 is set so that the game ball that has rolled the fifth distribution route W5 during the final opening in the small hit game can enter the upper large winning opening 16. Also good. In other words, the variation time determined in the small hit variation pattern P5 is any length as long as the game ball can enter the upper large winning opening 16 at the timing when the upper large winning opening 16 is open. It doesn't matter.

  -In 1st Embodiment, you may vary the various entrance locations arrange | positioned in distribution route W1-W5. For example, the second start winning opening 15 may be provided on the first distribution route W1, while the upper prize winning opening 16 may be provided on the second distribution route W2. And you may arrange | position the 1st start winning opening 13 and the lower large winning opening 17 on distribution route W3-W5. In such a case, after the game ball enters the second start winning opening 15, the second distribution route W2 in which the upper large winning opening 16 that is opened when another game ball is selected in the small lottery win is arranged. Since the interval until the game balls are distributed becomes shorter than the interval in the embodiment, it is necessary to change the variation time specified by the small hit variation pattern P5. However, for a distribution route in which only one type of associated entry location is set in each distribution route, such as the distribution routes W1 and W5 in the embodiment, the distribution route arranged in the distribution route It is preferable to make the portions different. Further, one specific route and one non-specific route may be used, or a plurality of specific routes may be set.

  In the first embodiment, the number of sorting devices that constitute the sorting mechanism F may be changed. In this case, the number of distribution devices may be one, but a plurality of distribution devices increases the number of distribution route variations, so a plurality of distribution devices is preferable.

  -The distribution apparatus F1-F4 of 1st Embodiment is good also as a distribution apparatus which can distribute a game ball to three or more directions with one distribution apparatus. In addition, it is not necessary that all the distribution devices F1 to F4 have the same configuration, and a combination of a distribution device that can distribute game balls in two directions and a distribution device that can distribute game balls in three directions. The distribution mechanism F may be configured.

  In each embodiment, the shape of the sorting piece may be changed. For example, in the sorting device located downstream, any one of the sorting pieces may be a sorting piece having a shape that does not easily fall to the right side and an angle that does not easily fall to the right side.

In the second embodiment, the distribution path may be different for each distribution route as in the third embodiment.
In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the distribution paths are different from each other, but two distribution routes may be shared.

  In the second and third embodiments, the game balls that have rolled the first distribution device in the first guidance state are distributed to the distribution route located between the first distribution device and the second distribution device. The contact state of the sorting piece 22a of the first sorting device and the sorting piece 22b of the second sorting device is not limited as long as it can be prevented.

In the second and third embodiments, the number of distribution devices that configure the distribution mechanism F may be changed.
In the second and third embodiments, the first distribution device and the second distribution device that constitute the distribution mechanism F are set as one set, and the first distribution device and the second distribution device that form the one set. May be arranged one by one on the downstream side. In this way, with respect to one set of the first distribution device and the second distribution device arranged on the downstream side, the distribution of the game balls to each distribution route has reproducibility and is specified. The distribution ratio of game balls to the distribution route of can be stabilized.

  In the second and third embodiments, the top prize winning opening 16 may be arranged on any distribution route. In such a case, by setting a distribution route corresponding to the fifth distribution route W5 in the first embodiment, the game ball is continuously fired even during the symbol variation game based on the small hit variation pattern P5. If so, the game balls distributed to the fifth distribution route W5 can reach the timing when the upper prize winning opening 16 is opened. In addition, during the small hit game, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained that an opportunity to acquire a prize ball can be given.

  In the first embodiment, among the sorting devices F1 to F4 that constitute the sorting mechanism F, any two sorting devices that are continuously arranged are used as the sorting device in the second embodiment. You may change into G1, G2. In this way, the variation of the distribution route can be increased.

  In the first embodiment, among the sorting devices F1 to F4 that constitute the sorting mechanism F, any two sorting devices that are continuously arranged are used as the sorting device in the third embodiment. You may change into H1 and H2. In this way, the variation of the distribution route can be increased.

  In each embodiment, the fluctuation time set in the outlier reach fluctuation pattern P3 is expressed as “From once a game ball is assigned to the first distribution route to again being distributed to the first distribution route. May be set to “within the time required for”. In other words, a fluctuation time that is within the above time is set for at least the fluctuation pattern that is defined as the outlier reach fluctuation pattern, or the fluctuation pattern that is defined as the outlier reach fluctuation pattern, which has the shortest fluctuation time. Also good.

  In each embodiment, the fluctuation times defined in the deviation fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 and the deviation reach fluctuation pattern P3 are expressed as follows: “Once the game balls are assigned to the specific route, the game balls are assigned to the specific route again. It may be set to “within the time required until”. In other words, among all the variation patterns that can be selected when the winning lottery is not won, or among the changing patterns that can be selected when the winning lottery is not won, at least the variation pattern with the shortest variation time is within the above time. It is also possible to set a variable time.

  In each embodiment, the fluctuation time set in the deviation fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 is “within the time required for the game ball to be assigned to the specific route again after the game ball is assigned to the specific route once”. It may be set to. In other words, the variation time that is within the above time may be set for at least the variation pattern that is defined as the outlier variation pattern or the variation pattern that is defined as the outlier variation pattern with the shortest variation time. .

  In each embodiment, the fluctuation time set in the deviation fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 is set to “specific time” after “game balls are once assigned to a specific route and then assigned to the specific route again”. You may set so that it may become time shorter than the time which added the "time until the game ball distributed to the route enters the 2nd start winning opening 15".

-In each embodiment, you may combine the big prize opening opened at the time of a lottery lottery winning, and the big prize opening opened at the time of a lottery lottery winning.
In each embodiment, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed simultaneously. That is, instead of executing the small hit determination when the big hit determination is not determined to be the big hit determination, it may be determined whether the big hit is determined to be the big hit or the small hit.

-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a lottery lottery.
-In each embodiment, you may change the number of the start prize opening always open | released. That is, you may change the number of distribution routes which can enter a game ball in a start winning opening.

  -As a restricting means in each embodiment, it is not necessary to use a magnet or a rotation restricting portion. For example, a recess that fits the sorting piece is provided and the sorting piece is fitted into the recess. And you may make it maintain the distribution state in a distribution apparatus.

In each embodiment, the sorting state in the sorting device may be maintained by the repulsive force of the magnet J.
-Each embodiment may be adopted for a pachinko gaming machine equipped with an entrance rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function of providing an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance probability of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 per unit time after the big hit game is finished. The improved entrance rate state is advantageous to the player because the probability of entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 per unit time is increased, making it easier to acquire the right to win the big hit. obtain. In such a case, the distribution route capable of distributing the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 also functions as the specific route.

  -In each embodiment, you may form the starting winning opening always open different from the 2nd starting winning opening 15 below the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. And, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the game ball is launched aiming at the start winning opening formed below the effect display device 11, while when the entrance rate improvement state is given, It is good also as the game nature which launches a game ball aiming at the 1 start winning opening 13 or the 2nd starting winning opening 15.

In each embodiment, the operation gate G may be omitted. In addition, with the omission of the operation gate G, the lottery per ordinary drawing may not be executed.
In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED display or a mechanical display such as a drum.

Each embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special drawing and a decoration diagram, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special drawing.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from each embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) In the above gaming machine, it is preferable that all or substantially all of the game balls launched by adjusting the firing strength of the firing operation means to the maximum strength can enter the entrance.
(B) In the gaming machine, the distribution mechanism is configured by a plurality of mechanical distribution devices that can distribute the game balls, and the plurality of distribution devices are arranged in parallel along the flow-down direction of the game balls In addition, one distribution device is in a first distribution state in which game balls received from a distribution device disposed one upstream are distributed in the first direction or in a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed in the second direction. Each distribution device accepts a game ball in the first distribution state, and distributes the game ball to the specific route or the non-specific route, while the second distribution state. When the game ball is received at, it is preferable to distribute the game ball to a sorting device arranged one downstream.

  A1, B1, C1 ... first induction state, A2, B2, C2 ... second induction state, A3, B3, C3 ... third induction state, F ... distribution mechanism, Fa ... entrance, F1-F4, G1 ~ G3, H1 ~ H3 ... sorting device, HD ... launching handle (launching operation means), J ... magnet (regulating means), W1-W5, X1-X3, Z1-Z3 ... sorting route, Y ... game ball, YB: Game board, 10: Pachinko machine, 11: Production display device, 15: Second starting prize opening (starting ball opening), 16: Upper prize opening (special prize means), 20 ... Bearing (rotating shaft) ), 20a ... Axis core, 22a-22c ... Distributing piece, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that can distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance to a specific route or a non-specific route,
A launch operation means operable by a player to launch a game ball toward the game board;
On the specific route, a starting entrance is provided to give a starting condition of the symbol variation game triggered by entering,
The allocating mechanism repeatedly performs a unit allocating operation of allocating a specified number of game balls to be subsequently entered to the non-specific route after allocating the game balls having entered the entrance to the specific route. And
The variation time of the symbol variation game with the shortest variation time among the symbol variation games that are performed when the winning lottery is determined based on whether or not the start condition is satisfied is at least the variation time of the symbol variation game. In the case where all of the continuously launched game balls have entered the entrance, after the game balls are distributed to the specific route, the game balls are distributed again to the specific route. Set within the time required ,
The winning lottery includes a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to grant a jackpot game in which a special winning means is opened,
The non-specific route includes a special route provided with special winning means that is opened during the jackpot game,
The distribution mechanism is a gaming machine that can distribute game balls that have entered the entrance to the special route . In a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that can distribute game balls that have entered from the entrance to specific routes or non-specific routes,
A launch operation means operable by a player to launch a game ball toward the game board;
On the specific route, a starting entrance is provided to give a starting condition of the symbol variation game triggered by entering,
The allocating mechanism repeatedly performs a unit allocating operation of allocating a specified number of game balls to be subsequently entered to the non-specific route after allocating the game balls having entered the entrance to the specific route. And
The variation time of the symbol variation game with the shortest variation time among the symbol variation games that are performed when the winning lottery is determined based on whether or not the start condition is satisfied is at least the variation time of the symbol variation game. In the case where all of the continuously launched game balls have entered the entrance, after the game balls are distributed to the specific route, the game balls are distributed again to the specific route. Set within the time required,
It said firing all firing intensity of the operating means laid out to adjust to the maximum intensity or substantially all of the game ball, ball entrance can der Ru Yu technique machine before entry ball outlet of the sorting mechanism.